OF CHARLES DICKENS’ MANY NOVELS, GREAT EXPECTATION IS PERHAPS ____...

10. Of Charles Dickens’ many novels, Great Expectation is perhaps ______ to many readers.

A. the most satisfying one C. the most satisfied one

B. as satisfying one as D. the more satisfying one

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PART 2. Read the following passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each

gap. (1.0 point)

HOLIDAYS AT HOME

Official figures show that the number of people taking international flights is decreasing, and

that this is (1)_____ in significant changes to holidaying habits.

As the cost of air tickets increases, it appears that more and more families are choosing to (2)

_____their summer holidays at home. People are also becoming more (3)_____ of the harm

that flying does to the environment, and see it as a way of helping to (4)_____ the planet, too.

For many parents a summer with no airport queues or overcrowded resorts may seem

attractive, but the idea might well be less (5) _____ with their teenage children, who are

probably (6) _____ to flying off to the Mediterranean or Miami as soon as school breaks up.

So, the question is, how can young people (7) _____ lots of fun when so much will be closed

for the holidays, and so many of their friends are (8) _____ to be away?

The answer may lie at the local sports center. Nowadays, many centers organize summer

activities aimed at young people (9)_____either on indoor or outdoor sports. These might

range, for instance, from playing table tennis to going mountain-biking. As well as being

healthy and enjoyable, taking part in activities like these is also an excellent way to

(10)_____new friends. For the most popular activities, though, it is advisable to apply early

for a place - perhaps two or three months in advance.