Civil Service
Reading Comprehension
Practice Test

Question 1 of 3

Balluta Bay is a bay on the northeast coast of Malta within St. Julian`s. It is a popular recreation spot used for swimming, diving, and water sports, with a triangular pjazza surrounded by cafes and shaded by Judas trees.

Its skyline is dominated by the neo-gothic Carmelite Parish Church and the stunning art nouveau Balluta Buildings, which are apartment buildings on the eastern shore, as well as a cluster of terraced townhouses in the local variant of Georgian-style architecture.

The south shore of Balluta Bay features Le Meridien St. Julian`s Hotel, built on the grounds surrounding the 18th century Villa Cassar Torregiani.


In what type of publication would you be most likely to find the above passage?

In a travel guide to Malta.
In a magazine devoted to water sports.
In a book about historic buildings in Malta.
In a newspaper real estate ad.