Provide the most suitable form of the given word in brackets to complete each space in the passage below. Write no more than ONE word for each space.
It is commonly believed that a break from everyday routine can only do you good. Every summer, you can spot prospective
1.
Correct Answer: holidaymakers
After the adjective prospective, we need a noun for people. Holidaymakers refers to people on holiday.
(HOLIDAY)
at airports and waiting for car ferries. They are
2.
Correct Answer: unmistakable
After the verb are, we need an adjective. Unmistakable means very easy to recognize.
(MISTAKE)
– you can tell them a mile away by their sun hats and hopeful expressions.
For all their optimism, what often actually happens can be a rude
3.
Correct Answer: awakening
After the adjective rude, we need a noun. Awakening in this context means realizing the truth of a situation.
(WAKE)
from the blissful holiday dreams of the rest of the year. Sunburn, mosquitoes and
4.
Correct Answer: unforeseen
Before the noun expenses, we need an adjective. Unforeseen means not expected or predicted.
(FORESEE)
expenses can make you think twice about how
5.
Correct Answer: beneficial
After the verb is, we need an adjective. Beneficial means helpful or having a good effect.
(BENEFIT)
getting away from it all really is.
The fact is, the
6.
Correct Answer: likelihood
After the article the, we need a noun. Likelihood means the chance that something will happen.
(LIKELY)
of something going wrong is maximised when you are abroad and,
7.
Correct Answer: unfortunately
We need an adverb to modify the whole clause. Unfortunately is used to say that something is sad or unlucky.
(FORTUNE)
, your ability to deal with crisis and catastrophe is often minimised. This could be because of language problems,
8.
Correct Answer: unfamiliarity
We need a noun to match problems and climate. Unfamiliarity means not knowing or recognizing something.
(FAMILIAR)
with the culture, or simply a different climate, all of which make everything seem different and unreal.
So, what is the answer?
9.
Correct Answer: undoubtedly
We need an adverb at the start of the sentence for emphasis. Undoubtedly means without any doubt.
(DOUBT)
, an annual escape from normal working life is a very positive thing. However, the
10.
Correct Answer: wisdom
After the article the, we need a noun. Wisdom is the quality of being wise or having good judgment.
(WISE)
of seeking an exotic location is questionable when you think of all the things that can go wrong.
