Galapagos: The islands that changed the world

Part 1.- For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

 

0.- A) fulfill  B) accomplish  C) manage   D) profit

 

Book Review

Galapagos: The islands that changed the world

 

I was lucky enough to (0) (A) fulfill an ambition and visit the Galapagos Islands two years ago. (1)______ no substitute for a visit, this superbly attractive book provides a fascinating commentary and scientific background to the Galapagos experience. BBC books have (2)______ their usual high-quality job in producing the volume that will accompany their TV series of the same name.

 

Nothing can compare to exploring the strange landscapes, (3)_______ up close and personal with the unique wildlife and witnessing the rich biological and environmental 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 is punctuated by his iconic photography. This book (6)_______ in celebrating the weird and wonderful sights but 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

4.- A) run         B) come        C) go           D) pass

5.- A) spot        B) point         C) mark      D) tip

6.- A) attains   B) succeeds   C) achieves D) obtains

7.- A) barely   B) hardly       C) merely   D) scarcely

8.- A) base       B) cause        C) origin    D) source