Question
Book Review
Galapagos: The islands that changed the world
I was lucky enough to (0) ..
.... an ambition and visit the Galapagos Islands two
years ago. (1).
..... no substitute for a visit, this superbly attractive book provide
a fascinating commentary and scientific background to the Galapagos experienc
. BBC books have (2)
.. their usual high-quality job in producing the volume th
will accompany their TV series of the same name.
Nothing can compare to exploring the strange landscapes, (3) .
... up close an
personal with the unique wildlife and witnessing the rich biological and environme
history that is so very apparent on the islands. However, this book does (4) ......
close. The superb descriptive prose of award-winning cameraman Paul Stewart
is another plus (5) ...as is the fact that this is punctuated by his iconic
photography. This book (6) ........ in celebrating the weird and wonderful sights bi
don't (7) .... read this book as an alternative to actually going, use it as the
(8) ..
... of inspiration for your own trip, a useful guide once you're there and a
stunning reminder on your return.
1 A Despite
B However
C Whilst
D Whereas
2 A set
B done
C made
D given
3 A getting
B reaching
C arriving
D gaining
1 A run
B come
C go
D pass
A spot
B point
C mark
D tip
A attains
B succeeds
C achieves
D obtains
A barely
B hardly
C merely
D scarcely
A base
B cause
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Answer
C Whilst, Done, Getting, Go, Point, Achieves, Hardly, Read, Origin