Part 2

For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). In the exam, write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Example: BY

Pet shelter

Like any other large city, ours has a serious problem of pets getting abandoned 0 _____ their owners. My friend Francis and I decided to take the matter in our own 9 and open a pet shelter. What we do 10 we give these pets a place to stay, food, medical care such as vaccines, and ultimately, try to help them find a new home. The latter is what we strive for, and it usually takes about a month for a pet to 11 adopted.

We largely rely 12 generousity of others in the form of various donations, as 13 as any kind of help. Our entire staff is made up of volunteers who dedicate their free time to help keep the place going. Thankfully, there is never any shortage 14 people willing to help us out. Their duties 15 feeding the animals, cleaning their cages and trays, and even letting them stay at their own places.

The entire project wouldn’t even exist if it wasn’t for a thing of chance. Our mutual friend was looking to rent out her rather large basement on the outskirts of the city. She was really struggling to find somebody who would want it, as it would need renovating to turn it into a commercial property. She was about to 16 up when we offered to use it for a good cause. Thankfully, she was more than happy to agree.

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