II. Read the passage and choose the correct answers. Once upon a time, in an underwater kingdom, there was a mermaid princess. On her 18th birthday, the mermaid was allowed to come up to the surface. While she was enjoying the new view, she saw and rescued a handsome prince from drowning. The little mermaid returned to her kingdom but she still longed for the surface. Desperately, she sought out the Sea Witch who gave her a human form in exchange for her voice. She must also win the prince’s love, otherwise she would die.When the mermaid met the prince, he didn’t recognise her at all. Unfortunately, the prince didn’t know that she onced saved him and was in love with someone else. The only way to stay alive now was to kill the prince. Not able to do such a cruel act, the mermaid returned to the sea and waited for her death. However, thanks to her selflessness, she was returned into an immortal spirit. 1. What happened on the mermaid princess’s birthday? A. She first came up to the surface. B. She first met the prince. C. A and B are correct. D. A and B are incorrect. 2. What can be inferred from the fact that the mermaid still longed for the surface? A. She missed the prince. B. She wanted to enjoy the view of the surface again. C. She preferred leaving her underwater kingdom. D. She waited for her next birthday. 3. What did the little mermaid do to meet the prince? A. She gave up her voice to receive a human form. B. She accepted the risk of death. C. A and B are correct. D. A and B are incorrect. 4. Why does the writer say the mermaid princess was selfless? A. Because she exchanged her voice for the human body. B. Because she loved the prince. C. Because she finally returned to the sea. D. Because she didn’t kill the prince. 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. The mermaid first saw the surface on her 18th birthday. B. The mermaid couldn’t live another life after her death. C. The Sea Witch helped the princess become human. D. The prince didn’t realise the mermaid when they met again.