Comprehension Passages

319-The main advantage of launching satellites from the equator is that…………. .

***A)it is easier to put larger satellites into orbit from there

B)it does not cause political problems in the countries concerned

C)there are a number of oil-drilling platforms available in the area

D)the weather is more reliable there

E)life is cheaper for the mission control and rocket assembly staff

320-The passage states that an international consortium………….. .

***A)is planning to launch satellites from the equator

B)has had problems as to the use of the oil-drilling platform in the equator

C)is negotiating with the equatorial countries for a launching pad

D)is ignoring the political problems having arisen in the area

E)is temporarily launching satellites from an oil-drilling platform