Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
A new cruise ship
One of the biggest passenger ships in history, (76) …………………….Island Princess, carries people on cruises around the Caribbean. More than double the weight of the Titanic (the large passenger ship which sank in 1912), it was (77) …………………….large to be built in one piece. Instead, 48 sections in total (78) …………………….made in different places. The ship was then put together at a shipbuilding yard in Italy.
The huge weight of the Island Princessis partly due to her enormous height, (79) …………………….is an incredible 41 metres. When compared with the Titanic, she is also a much broader ship. As (80) …………………….as length is concerned, there’s little difference - the Island Princess is over 250 metres (81) ……………………., similar to the length of the Titanic.
The Island Princesscan carry up to 2,600 passengers (82) …………………….has 1,321 cabins, including 25 specially designed for use by disabled passengers. There is entertainment on board to suit (83) …………………….age and interest, from dancing to good drama. The Island Princess seems very likely to be a popular holiday choice for many years to come even though most people will (84) …………………….to save up in order to be (85) …………………….to afford the trip.
One of the biggest passenger ships in history, (76)
…………………….Island Princess, carries people on cruises around the Caribbean
