CAE Reading and Use of English 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).
The attraction of Ferris wheels
When did you last see a Ferris wheel? Sometimes called observation wheels, they’re becoming fixtures in our cityscapes. It seems that any city that wants to ensure 0 its attractions are on show to the world must have a beautifully designed Ferris wheel. 9 these wheels are usually intended to be temporary structures, more often than not they end 10 staying for a number of reasons, not least because they become so highly thought 11 by residents and visitors.
So why do cities want them? There’s very 12 doubt that they create a novel focus, but there are several other reasons. They may be used 13 symbols of resurgence or a modern complement to the usual historic attractions tourists visit. They’re also cheaper and quicker to build than most other major landmarks. Finally, seeing the success they’ve 14 in many places, cities may feel 15 sense of competition and be driven 16 build bigger and better versions.
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