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).

World Book Day

This year’s World Book Day (WBD), which is taking 0 PLACE on March 2, hopes to encourage everyone, and especially children, to discover the joy of reading.

Schools and libraries are getting involved, with a packed schedule of events designed 9 bring books to life. There will be writers popping 10 schools to read from their books and answer questions, and story-telling events. Children will also be able to take part in readings 11 that they really have a chance to engage with the books.

As 12 as hoping to encourage children to catch the reading bug, WBD also hopes to 13 reluctant adults hooked on books. So, 14 the first time, World Book Day will also have an adult focus, with the launch of Quick Reads, 15 selection of short, fast-paced stories by well-known authors. The first set of Quick Reads will be published on World Book Day, 16 a further collection of books being released later in the summer.

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