YOU COULDN'T HAVE MADE A VERY GOOD IMPRESSION ON THEM. A. SOMETHI...

45. You couldn't have made a very good impression on them. A. Something appears to have made them think you are unsuitable. B. It is impossible that the effect you made on them was particularly positive. C. You should have tried harder to make them think well of you. D. You seem to have impressed them very unfavourably. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks. The Netherlands Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south, and 264 km east to west - (46)_______ the land area increases slightly each year as a result of continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, 'Holland,' as it is (47)_______ known to most of us abroad - a name stemming from its once most prominent provinces - has more going on per kilometer than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You'll be impressed by its (48)_______ cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From the exciting variety on offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide tourist office, which is on hand to give you information and help you (49)_______ reservations. You'll have (50)_______ language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here almost universally.