Passage 2
The tourist industry is considered to be (1) ______ largest industry. Before 1950, one million people traveled abroad each year but by 1990s, the figure had risen to 400 million every year. Such large (2) ______ of tourists; however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, on the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (3) ______ old tins, tents and foods that have been thrown away. But at a time (4) ______ we have greater freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays without (5) ______ problems by spoiling the countryside. Now there is a new holiday guide called “Holidays that don’t cost the earth”. It tells you how you can help the tourist industry by (6) ______ your travel agent the right before you go on holiday.
1. A. the | B. a | C. an | D. x |
2. A. number | B. many | C. numbers | D. a lot |
3. A. on | B. in | C. with | D. by |
4. A.that | B. which | C. where | D. when |
5. A. caused | B. causing | C. to cause | D. by causing |
6. A.asking B. asks C. ask D.asked
Passage 3
Our arrival in New York was spectacular. It’s skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty make a beautiful sight. New York has a (1) ______ of over seven million and it is probably the world’s most famous city. The inhabitants of the “Big Apple” come (2) ______ many different countries. There are more nationalities in New York (3) ______ in any other places on the earth. It is also has more tourists than any other city except London, especially in the summer. (4) ______ come from all over the world and have a wonderful time. There are so many (5) ______ for them to get enthusiastic about – whether it’s some of the (6) ______ museums in the world or the charming little streets of Greenwich Village.
1. A. attraction B. impression C. population D. people
2. A. from B. by C. for D. in
3. A. than B. rather C. of D. to
4. A. Visit B. Visitors C. Workers D. Goers
5. A. attraction B. place C. area D. sights
6. A. best B. better Cgood D.well
Passage 2
The tourist industry is considered to be (1) ______ largest industry. Before 1950, one million people traveled abroad each year but by 1990s, the figure had risen to 400 million every year. Such large (2) ______ of tourists; however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, on the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (3) ______ old tins, tents and foods that have been thrown away. But at a time (4) ______ we have greater freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays without (5) ______ problems by spoiling the countryside. Now there is a new holiday guide called “Holidays that don’t cost the earth”. It tells you how you can help the tourist industry by (6) ______ your travel agent the right before you go on holiday.
1. A. the | B. a | C. an | D. x |
2. A. number | B. many | C. numbers | D. a lot |
3. A. on | B. in | C. with | D. by |
4. A.that | B. which | C. where | D. when |
5. A. caused | B. causing | C. to cause | D. by causing |
6. A.asking B. asks C. ask D.asked
Passage 3
Our arrival in New York was spectacular. It’s skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty make a beautiful sight. New York has a (1) ______ of over seven million and it is probably the world’s most famous city. The inhabitants of the “Big Apple” come (2) ______ many different countries. There are more nationalities in New York (3) ______ in any other places on the earth. It is also has more tourists than any other city except London, especially in the summer. (4) ______ come from all over the world and have a wonderful time. There are so many (5) ______ for them to get enthusiastic about – whether it’s some of the (6) ______ museums in the world or the charming little streets of Greenwich Village.
1. A. attraction B. impression C. population D. people
2. A. from B. by C. for D. in
3. A. than B. rather C. of D. to
4. A. Visit B. Visitors C. Workers D. Goers
5. A. attraction B. place C. area D. sights
6. A. best B. better Cgood D.well