Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

London is famous for its parks and gardens. Some of them belong to the Crown but they are all open to the public and the entrance is (23) ​. In St James's Park you can watch and feed swans, ducks, geese and other water birds. Hyde Park used to be ahunting ground and is still popular (24)

​horse riders. 

Those who like a good argument should go to the Speaker's Cornerto listen to individuals (25)

​their speeches on various subjects. Regent's Park now houses London Zoo and open-air theatre where Shakespeare's plays arestaged in summer. Not all the parks are in the city centre. Greenwichand 

Richmond are located (26) ​the suburbs. All these areas of green give the (27)​ ​​an excellent chance to enjoy some peace and quiet away from traffic and crowded streets.

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Question 23.

A. free of charge​B. produced​C. kept​D. contributed

Question 24.

A. to​B. on​C. with​D. by

Question 25.

A. gave​B. giving​C. give​D. given

Question 26.

A. on​B. by​C. with​D. in

Question 27.

A. workers​B. city-dwellers​C. countrymen​D. farmers