Use of English (Exam First Part 1)

Part 1

Read the text below and decide which answer is the best for each gap.

St Lucia

The island of St Lucia, which ______(0) between St Vincent and Martinique, is said to be one of the most attractive in the Caribbean. Measuring 44 kilometres long and 22 kilometres in width, it has a central mountain ______ (1) which runs the length of the island. There are white sandy beaches with wonderful ______(2) of the two tall volcanoes called the Pitons, ______ (3) of which are covered - like most of the island - in dense forest.
The climate is hot and tropical ______ (4) the year, with average daily temperatures of about 27ºC. Showers can occur in any month, although they are usually ______(5) fairly quickly.
Not surprisingly, St Lucia is extremely ______(6) with tourists. There is a wide range of ______(7), from camping to luxury hotels, and it is very well ______ (8) by sea and air with the rest of the world. ______ (9) this, the island remains largely unspoilt and there are many quite places to visit.
Not far from the coastal areas there are beautiful waterfalls in spectacular green valleys, often with ______(10) anybody else about. The roads are narrow and winding, so it is not ______(11) to travel any distance by car. A much better way to _____(12) to know the countryside of this lovely island is on horseback.

0:  A. stands     B. goes     C. stays     D. lies
1:  A. queue      B.range      C.row      D. series
2:  A.views     B. scenes     C. looks     D. sights
3:  A. either     B. all     C. both     D. each
4:  A. around     B. while     C. throughout    D. over
5:  A. past     B. over     C. through     D. beyond
6:  A. liked     B. favourite     C. enjoyed     D. popular
7:  A.housing     B. shelter     C. sleeping     D. accommodation
8:  A. connected     B. joined     C. related     D. united
9:  A. Since      B. Although     C. Despite     D. However
10: A. nearly     B. hardly     C. almost     D. just
11:  A. suitable     B. favourable     C. acceptable     D. advisable
12:  A. want     B. have     C. get     D. need 



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