A summer clean for the mountains - Test 1

C1 Advanced · Word Formation · Cambridge English Advanced 4, Cambridge University Press

For questions 17–24, 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.

COVER

OFFENCE

PESSIMIST

NUMBER

SUCCEED

POPULAR

ABLE

DISPOSE

On a summer hike in some winter ski areas there is more (0) ___ of spotting drink cans and other litter discarded by skiers than mountain flora and fauna. Huge quantities of rubbish are slowly (17) ___ as the snow melts. Because much of the litter is non-biodegradable, the amount is increasing. Plastic bags, bottles and cans, dropped by anonymous (18) ___ , are just some of the examples found on the mountain sides. It's hard to view the task of cleaning it up with anything other than (19) ___ . In an attempt to counter this, (20) ___ resorts are now appealing to skiers to return in the summer and participate in mountain-cleaning days. These have been (21) ___ introduced at weekends, when organisers can capitalise on the (22) ___ of mountain areas with hikers and mountain-bikers, who will boost the turnout. These days are sociable and fun, (23) ___ those who take part to do something worthwhile. In some cases, up to 5 kilograms of litter can be gathered by each volunteer leaving the organisers with a ton of rubbish to be prepared for (24) ___ . In return for their help, litter-pickers are often treated to a barbecue at the end of the day.

A summer clean for the mountains

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