VI. Read the text below and select the best option for each blank.
PLANNING AN ADVENTURE TRIP

Knowing what to expect from your destination will make all aspects of planning an adventure trip easier,
as well as helping you to (1) _________ the most out of the experience. Research will help you pick the best
places to go but you'll also learn what you need to pack, what health and safety (2) _________ to take, and what
cultural (and sometimes political) issues you should be (3) _________ of.
Climate and seasonal pricing are important (4) _________ in your decision about when to go. (5)
_________ for adventure travel, bad weather, or weather you're not expected for can ruin the trip. While you
can't predict the (6) _________ weather in advance, you can learn about climate (7) _________ ahead of time
when doing your destination research. Seasonal popularity and pricing should also be considered if you intend
to (8) _________ peak-season crowds and prices.
While some research is absolutely (9) _________, don't plan every moment of your trip in advance. Over-
planning tends to make us less (10) _________ to take part in the unpredictable and spontaneous events that
are part of any sort of adventure travel. It's really important to keep a big reserve of excitement and energy
ready for the unexpected.
1. A. take B. get C. find D. set
2. A. insurance B. precautions C. warning D. information
3. A. aware B. familiar C. informed D. knowledgeable
4. A. points B. reasons C. factors D. details
5. A. Especially B. Exceptionally C. Definitely D. Necessarily
6. A. accurate B. correct C. true D. exact
7. A. probabilities B. trends C. assessements D. estimations
8. A. keep away from B. keep out C. keep off D. keep up
9. A. needed B. essential C. ideal D. useful
10. A. curious B. interested C. appreciative D. willing