Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. THE GREAT BRITISH SEASIDE What does the phrase ‘the great British seaside’ bring to mind? Most people, if asked off the top of their heads, (18) ________ to places such as Blackpool or Torquay with poor weather, old, faded attractions and a low standard of accommodation. These days, (19) _______ to go abroad to see the sights, traditional British seaside towns are suffering from an image ...

THE GREAT BRITISH SEASIDE

What does the phrase ‘the great British seaside’ bring to mind? Most people, if asked off the top of their heads, (18) ________ to places such as Blackpool or Torquay with poor weather, old, faded attractions and a low standard of accommodation. These days, (19) _______ to go abroad to see the sights, traditional British seaside towns are suffering from an image problem. Now, finally, some of the resorts have decided to bring their images up to date in the hope (20) ________ the tourists. Many will need a lot of convincing, but those that do come will find that today’s Blackpool (21) ________ the picture postcard past.

After years of neglect, Blackpool has to work hard to catch up with foreign destinations but that’s (22) ________. It’s the first time so much has happened to improve the place in such a short time. A massive building project, including a new casino and indoor entertainment centre, (Q23) ________. And it appears to be working. As the tourists start to make for the bright lights of Blackpool once again, it seems that the great British seaside has a bright future ahead.