A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is someone who, in autumn, is on the ___ (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees have changed colour. In New England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating millions of dollars annually. The first report that leaves are changing colour sets off an ___ (2. INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious obstruction on some roads. Thousands of people log on to websites in their __ (3. EAGER) to find the location of the trees that have foliage in the most ___ (4. GLORY)colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism' is well established in New England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual __ (5. TALK) point. The colours vary from year to year since the __ (6. INTENSE) of the colour is __(7. DEPEND) on the chemical composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn bright red, while cloudy autumn days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate change leads to __ (8. INCREASE) hot, dry summers in the northern hemisphere, then countries in Europe can expect summers not __ (9. LIKE) those across the Atlantic. They will then enjoy a kaleidoscope of ___ (10. SEASON)colour to rival the deep reds and blazing oranges seen in New England.
A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is someone who, in autumn, is on the ___ (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees have changed colour.
