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C2 Proficiency · Word Formation · Ready for C2 Proficiency Workbook, Macmillan

For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning.

IMMERSE

NEED

PRICE

QUESTION

OTHER

NOVEL

LIKE

RESIST

Virtual tourism offers you the opportunity to explore the world's most (0) ___ and exhilarating locations from the comfort of your own home, thanks to (1) ___ virtual reality technology. Simply don your headset and explore to your heart's content. (2) ___ to say, the main benefit is cost: there's obviously no need to shell out for an (3) ___ plane ticket or hotel room. Virtual tourism is also (4) ___ less harmful to the environment: not only do you avoid greenhouse gas emissions during your journey, but you also steer clear of delicate landscapes that might (5) ___ be harmed by your presence. Of course, unlike real tourism, the (6) ___ of relaxing on a virtual sunny beach will wear off quickly, and 3D technology is still far from enabling you to experience the tastes, smells and emotions of being there in person. So the (7) ___ of virtual tourism replacing the real thing any time soon remains low. In fact, many tourist boards are hoping it may even entice more visitors: having experienced the location virtually, you'll have the (8) ___ urge to visit again in real life.

Virtual tourism

PICTURE

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