8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Question 2. Six sentences have been removed from the following text. Read the text and choose
from the sentences A–H the one which fits each gap (1– 6). There is one extra sentence which you
do not need to use. Write your answer in the numbered box below. 0 is an example.
A. Industries have polluted the water, fishing has destroyed sea life and divers have damaged
large parts of the coral.
B. The crew were helpful and pleasant and the price was also very reasonable.
C. Altogether, it was a wonderful trip.
D. I’m not sure I would go again.
E. It stretches for 2000 kilometres and is up to 800 metres wide.
F. However, I didn’t think I could take part in a dive cruise and not dive.
G. At no point were we permitted to swim away on our own.
H. I was right it was an incredible sight.
A NATURAL WONDER
When I was asked to visit and write about the Great Barrier Reef, I was thrilled. I had heard reports
of damage done by tourism and other industries, but felt that the Reef would still be a wonderful
place to see. (0)____
From the air, the Great Barrier Reef seems huge. (1)____ I wasn’t sure how best to explore such a
giant place, so after I had landed, I made enquiries and was told the best way to see the Reef is to take
a dive cruise. I booked a place on a three-day cruise, and, despite warnings about the state of some of
these boats, the boat I was on was comfortable and clean. (2)____ I was entitled to eight dives plus
use of wet suit, flippers and other equipment, three meals a day and two nights’ accommodation.
Although I have been diving before, I am not an experienced diver. (3)____ I was nervous to begin
with, but soon felt completely safe. We were divided into groups according to our ability and each
group was given an instructor. They had very strict rules. (4)____ With our guides, we saw some
amazing sea life including small sharks, crabs and thousands of colourful tropical fish swimming
around in the coral. The other divers were friendly and the evenings on board were very pleasant.
(5)____
While I was at the Great Barrier Reef, it became perfectly clear from the conservation programmes I
came across, that the damage I had heard about had been done.
(6)____ Environmental groups have done much to stop this damage, but sadly it continues.
Despite this, the Great Barrier Reef is a wonderful place to visit. For me at least it is one of the most
significant natural wonders our earth has to offer.
Write your answers here. You can write only the letter A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H.0. H 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Question 3. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE word in each space. Write your answer in the numbered box below. 0 is an example.
THE BOY’S A GENIUS
Mikhail Ali is just four years old and is the youngest (0)____ member of Mensa, qualifying
(1)____ the age of three with an IQ of 137. (This is five points more than former US President
Bill Clinton). His parents, Shamsun and Tahir, (2)____ run an Internet marketing company in
Leeds, say they don’t know who Mikhail gets his talents (3)____, although they would like to
think it was them.
Mikhail has an extraordinary gift for maths. While most children of his age are still learning
numbers up to ten, he can add and subtract in the thousands as (4)____ as multiply and square
numbers. His parents realized they had a bright child (5)____ Mikhail was at nursery, and came
home using words that children of his age would not know.
Mikhail’s parents (6)____ constantly buying him new games for his computer to keep him
entertained. “He likes educational games (7)____ once he’s mastered them he wants something
more challenging.” said Shamsun. “He is just not happy unless he is reading, spelling or
counting numbers. However, even (8)____ he loves learning he still likes to play with other
children.” At the moment, Mikhail’s parents just want (9)____ to learn at his own pace and do
not have (10)____ plans for him for the future.
Write your answers here. 0. ever 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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