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: WITHIN

Surfing

Did you know that almost half of Earth’s population lives 0 _____ kilometers from the sea? If you are one of those lucky 9 , then you are likely to have at some point in your life considered taking 10 surfing. But what exactly is surfing, anyway?

To put it simply, surfing involves riding on a special board along with a wave that carries you forward. The main idea is to stay on the board, which is pushed 11 the force of the wave, without losing balance and falling off. People usually do this as a fun activity rather than a competitive one; however, nowadays it is even recognized 12 an Olympic sport. There are many competitions 13 worldwide, both for amateurs and seasoned surfers. Interestingly, surfing is likely to be the 14 sport to ever exist, with scientific evidence suggesting that it dates back several thousand years.

The surfing community is very friendly and welcoming to newcomers. Moreover, all you need to get 15 surfing is the board itself, which can be bought second-hand for as little as $10. So if you haven’t tried it 16 yet, I’d definitely recommend doing so.

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