Variant – 1 Choose the best answer

33. From the passage, we understand that the Sahara is ...

A) being explored by scientists for its marvelous scenery.

B) likely to solve energy problems of the European continent.

C) desert which is smaller than the country of Portugal.

D) supplying both sides of the Mediterranean Sea with power.
34. The author discusses this issue in order to explain ...

A) extremely hot weather of the Sahara desert.

B) the amount of electricity Europe gets from the Sahara,

C) what a huge power base the Sahara desert is.

D) the work of solar plants existing in the Sahara.
35. According to the text, which of the following is not true?

A) There're three companies all together which form The

Sahara Forest Project.

B) Pawlyn had been doubtful about the Sahara till he

worked on it personally

C) The Sahara has been considered to be insignificant for

many Europeans

D) Connecticut is a solar plant which supplies 500 mln

people with electricity.

36. The word 'incredible' means …

A) valuable B) unknown C) astonishing D) natural