Angling - Module 8
B2 First · Open Cloze · First Expert Coursebook, Pearson Education
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.
Angling (fishing with worms or artificial flies, using a rod, line and hook) is (0) ___ of the most popular outdoor pursuits in the UK, with between two and four million people taking part (1) ___ a regular basis. For a father, (2) ___ able to spend some 'quality' time with his son must be a big attraction but (3) ___ else would anyone want to spend hours in the wind and rain, standing waist-high in water in the hope of catching a fish? If they (4) ___ , they would probably throw it back anyway! Until recently, 98 percent (5) ___ all anglers have been male. (6) ___ , a few years ago the Environmental Agency made a decision to try and attract more female participants to the sport. They appear to have succeeded (7) ___ their aim, since more and more women are now using angling (8) ___ an effective way of relaxing.
Angling
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