Paragraph completion exercise (Part 1)

Paragraph completion exercise (Part 1)

Multiple-choice quiz

Select the correct answer from the choices presented.

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Every year 100 million holiday-makers go to the Mediterranean. With one third of the world's tourist trade it is the most popular of all the holiday areas: yet, it is also the most polluted. _____
1. However, the great civilizations of the past are no longer tourist attractions.
2. The average tourist prefers guest houses to hotels.
3. The housing problem has increased over the years.
4. Several European countries have changed their economic policies.
5. Therefore, the tourist industry here is in great danger.
Veronica Moss is a small British firm which makes wedding dresses. It is now expanding into European markets. _____ This will only be possible if sufficient, highly skilled workers can be recruited.
1. Then management has the full support of all its workers.
2. However, to be successful, it needs to increase its production.
3. The new designs are well illustrated in the catalogue.
4. Many governments have raised the tax on luxury goods.
5. An advertising campaign has already proved successful.
When people are ill they frequently seek medical help. _____ When they feel they are not well, they either go to a quiet place and rest or look for the kind of herbs and plants they feel will do them good.
1. In the case of animals, medical care is even more essential.
2. Unfortunately, it is children who suffer most in this respect.
3. People suffer from certain incurable diseases.
4. The majority of medicines are not very expensive.
5. Animals, on the other hand, are their own doctors.

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