Spectacular and (1)________ Niagara Falls has always been especially popular with two kinds of visitors: thrill-seekers and honeymooners. It's easy to see why the thrill-seekers have visited Niagara. In 1859, Frenchman Jean Francois Gravelet, known as "the Great Blondin," became the first person (2)________ the falls on a tightrope. Not satisfied with this achievement, he made the trip again, this time with his manager on his back! In 1901, a school-teacher, Mrs. Annie Edson Taylor, became the first person to cross over the falls in a barrel. It's less easy to see why so many newlyweds feel they have to begin married life (3)________ the falls. We do, however, know when and how this tradition got started: In 1803, Jerome Bonaparte, a nephew of Napoleon, visited Niagara Falls with his bride. You don't, of course, have to be a newlywed to visit Niagara (and you shouldn't be a thrill-seeker (4)________ stunts are now illegal). Each year many people visit from either the American side or the Canadian side. A boat (5)________ Maid, of the Mist will take you right out to the falls!

1.

A. beautify

B. beautiful

C. beautifully

D. beauty

2.

A. cross

B. crossing

C. to cross

D. crossed

3.

A. on

B. in

C. at

D. with

4.

A. why

B. since

C. so

D. when

5.

A. is

B. names

C. called

D. name