National parks - Worksheet 3

C1 Advanced · Open Cloze · Cambridge Exam Booster for Advanced, Cambridge University Press

For questions 1–8, 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.

You realise ___ truly incredible the natural environment is when you take a trip to one of the world's national parks. To be eligible for national park status, a place must possess a unique natural, cultural or recreational resource and be considered in need ___ protection. Fortunately, a considerable number of natural gems have been designated as national parks and ___ are also World Heritage sites. From hot springs ___ snowy peaks, these postcard-worthy destinations ___ definitely be on your list of places to visit. Many are also home to some pretty amazing flora and fauna. The parks are extremely popular ___ outdoor enthusiasts, who can indulge in their favourite activities like hiking or rafting, surrounded ___ nature. The largest national park in the world isn't easily accessible, being in a remote area of Greenland and boasting a permanent population of zero. It's also ___ used to receiving visitors (around 500 a year). This is a long way from the estimated 11 million tourists ___ flock to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee in the United States.

National parks

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