A. ONCE B. REST C. PERIOD D. WHILEIV. (QUESTIONS 64-68)

68. A. once B. rest C. period D. while

IV. (Questions 64-68): Read and circle A, B, C or D before the correct answer to fill

each gap in the passage (1 pt).

THE ROCKIES

The Rocky Mountains run almost the length of North America. They start in the

North-west, but lie only a (69) _______ hundred miles from the the centre in more

sourthern areas. Although the Rockies are smaller (70) _______ the Alps, they are no less

wonderfull.

There are many roads across the Rockies, but the best way to see them is to pass by

train. You start from Vancouver, (71) _______ most attractive of Canada’s big cities.

Standing with its feet in water and its head in the mountains, this city allows its residents

to ski on slopes just 15 minutes by car from the city (72) _______ .

Thirty passenger trains a day used to set off from Vancouver on the cross-continent

railway. Now there are just three a week, but the ride is still a great adventure. You sleep

on board, which is fun, but travel through some of the best (73) _______

at night.