Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 30. London London lies on the River Thames, which moves through the city. Its many bridges are a famous sight. The most typical are Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. The Tower of London was built (25) _______ the 11th century. Then, London grew rapidly in size and importance. In 1666 many buildings in London were ...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 30.

London

London lies on the River Thames, which moves through the city. Its many bridges are a famous sight. The most typical are Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.

The Tower of London was built (25) _______ the 11th century. Then, London grew rapidly in size and importance. In 1666 many buildings in London were destroyed in a fire. Afterwards, the city was rebuilt. As its (26) _______ increased, new streets, parks and many public buildings were added.

London is a busy commercial and cultural centre. Many important organizations are located here. In east London there is a business centre. In west London, there are theatres, cinemas, museums and shops. Many people (27) _______ work in London commute by train or bus from the suburbs because buying a city-centre house or flat is expensive. Different parts of London are linked (28) _______ famous red London buses, black taxis and the Underground.

People from all over the world are attracted to London (29) _______ it is now an international, multicultural city. Many go there only for the theatres or the shops. Others take their children to see the Royal palace and the clock tower. Young people are attracted to the bars, clubs, live music concerts, and (30) _______ things.

(Adapted from OALD, 8th edition, Oxford University Press)