Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.

CYCLING IN LONDON

Up until recently the British were not exactly keen on cycling. In fact, only a quarter of the twenty million bicycles in the country were thought to be in (34) ______ use. Over the last year, though, the number of cyclists in urban areas, particularly in London, has grown by 83 per cent. This has turned the capital into a cleaner, less noisy city compared to (35) ______ others in Europe.

How was this possible? It is all thanks to the National Cycle Network project (36) ______, in the last few years, has managed to encourage many people to use their bicycles either to travel to work or for fun. (37) ______ , the provision of bicycle parking in the streets, at railway and underground stations, in schools and in the workplace has contributed significantly to the rise in the number of cyclists. It is estimated that nearly 75 per cent of the population live within two miles of a route and more cycling (38) ______ are made than ever before.

(Adapted from FCE Use of English by Virginia Evans)

Question 34. A. proper               B. suitable                   C. normal                                                       D. regular

Question 35. A. much                 B. each                        C. many                                                       D. a little

Question 36. A. what                  B. when                       C. which                                                       D. who

Question 37. A. Moreover          B. However                C. Therefore                                                       D. Because

Question 38. A. travels               B. tours                       C. journeys                                                       D. trips