Read the following passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.
When we were on holiday in the USA last summer, and visiting Cookeville, Tennessee, some friends arranged (66)…………..us to visit the nearby Cummins Falls.
The waterfall itself (67)…………..be reached by road - you must park near a small visitor centre then hike down into a wooded gorge. (68)…………..walking a few kilometres down a beautiful trail, you suddenly (69)…………..to a halt as you catch your first glimpse of the spectacular falls. These tumble down a series of steps, which are (70)…………..perfectly flat and parallel that they appear to have been deliberately cut, (71)…………..they are completely natural.
The falls are a popular picnicking and swimming spot for locals, but you’d (72) …………..be prepared for a shock if you decide to swim. Even in the height of summer, the cold water is likely to take your (73) ………….. away at first. (74)…………..you are an experienced and hardy local, you will probably be unable to stay in the water for very long. I soon decided that I was better (75)…………..sitting on a rock and enjoying the sun!
When we were on holiday in the USA last summer, and visiting Cookeville, Tennessee, some friends arranged (66)…………..us to visit the nearby Cummins Falls.