B2 Use of English Test 13 – Writing the missing word in gaps

For questions 1-9, read the text below and think of the word which best fits the gap. Use only one word in each gap.

Swimming with seals

The UK is home to half the world’s population of grey seals and there (1)…………… many local boat trips offering sightseeing tours out to the islands and sandbanks (2)…………… the animals are most regularly found.

But if you really want to get close (3)…………… the seals and understand something about their way of life, then you need to go on an underwater seal-watching trip. On these trips, you have the chance to go over the side of the boat and, equipped (4)…………… a wetsuit, mask and snorkel, spend time in the water alongside the animals.

Seals are extremely inquisitive creatures and, once you’re in the water, they will swim past you trying to work (5)…………… who you are and (6)…………… you’re doing there. (7)…………… they can appear shy at first, seals soon (8)…………… used to you being in the water, and will come and play around you. Young pups especially like to (9)…………… contact with divers, and often use their teeth, gently biting masks, fins and cameras out of curiosity. It can be a thrilling experience.