When a work project (1)_______ me the opportunity to return to New Zealand, I spent several weeks rediscovering a country I had left in my early twenties. I’d forgotten about the petrol stations where men in smart uniforms (2)_______ to you. They fill your tank, check your oil and still charge you less than one third of the British price for fuel. And the people rush to your assistance if they see you (5)_______over a map. Or the blissful (6)_______of tips. Locals simply cannot understand why anybody should expect to pay extra for friendly efficient service.

Given that New Zealand has about 3,000 kilometers of coastline, it should come as no (8)_______that social life (9)_______around the sea. When Auckland office workers leave their desks at the end of the working day, they don’t (10)_______home. Instead, they (11)_______ a beeline for the marina and spend the evening (12)_______ sail on the Hauraki Gulf. There are more yachts in Auckland than in any other city in the world- no wonder it’s called the City of Sails. Even those who can’t afford a vessel of their own will always know someone who has one, or at the (14)_______ least, will windsurf the offshore breezes at speeds that make the commuter ferries appear to stand still.

1. A.gave B. offered C. sent D. lent
2. A.assist B. attend C. supply D. serve
3. A.pointing B. doubting C. clamoring D. puzzling
4. A.absence B. shortage C. removal D. neglect
5. A.wonder B. surprise C. amazement D. news
6. A.centers B. revolves C. turns D. gathers
7. A.move B. aim C. head D. divert
8. A.have B. do C. get D. make
9. A.under B. by C. with D. on
10. simple B. single C. utmost D. very