II. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.

I was born in one of the most interesting cities in Malaysia. It has a rich, colourful history and many parts of the city have hardly changed at (56)_____ during the last five centuries. However, nowadays, it is (57)____ longer the trade centre that it once (58)______. It is difficult to imagine that at one time its harbour (59)_____ to be visited by over 2,000 ships a week, and that the huge warehouses along the quayside would have (60)_____ full of spices and silks, jewels and tea.

The old city centre is small, which (61)_____ it very easy to explore (62)_____foot. A river neatly divides the town (63)_____ only physically but in spirit, too. On one side, you find many grand houses, but on crossing the river, you find yourself in ancient Chinatown, where you really take a step back into the past.

It is great fun to wander through the colourful, noisy backstreets. As well as having shops that sell a wide range of clothes and shoes, some of these streets are also famous (64)______ high quality antiques. Unfortunately, most of the bargains disappeared many years ago. However, (65)______you look around carefully, you can still come across an interesting souvenir.

I was born in one of the most interesting cities in Malaysia. It has a rich, colourful history and many parts of the city have hardly changed at (56)_____ during the last five centuries.