1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. What is scuba diving?
A) Swimming underwater for a long time using a tank filled with compressed air
B) Swimming on the surface of the water using a snorkel and fins
C) Swimming in the ocean without any equipment
D) Swimming in a pool with specialized diving equipment

Question 2. What is the purpose of a BCD in scuba diving?
A) To control the depth of the diver
B) To control the buoyancy of the diver
C) To provide oxygen to the diver
D) To keep the diver warm underwater

Question 3. What is the purpose of a regulator in scuba diving?
A) To provide oxygen to the diver
B) To control the buoyancy of the diver
C) To reduce the pressure of the air coming from the tank
D) To know how deep the diver is

Question 4. What is the purpose of a depth gauge in scuba diving?
A) To control the buoyancy of the diver
B) To know how deep the diver is
C) To provide oxygen to the diver
D) To know how much air is left in the tank

Question 5. What is the purpose of snorkeling equipment in scuba diving?
A) To help the diver swim better and keep warm under water
B) To help the diver see underwater and breathe near the surface
C) To measure the depth of the dive
D) To control the buoyancy of the diver