Решение: Beauty of the Cayman Islands
Read the text and complete gaps A–F with the parts of sentences numbered 1–7. One part is extra.
Beauty of the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are some of the most naturally beautiful locations in the Caribbean. The Cayman Islands are three islands made up of Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac.
The ocean at sunrise and sunset is the most popular scene with photographers on the Cayman Islands. But these islands are committed to conservation A __________, both above and below the water’s surface. There are many protected coral reefs around these tropical islands to explore and enjoy. Some reefs have small holes and cave-like structures B __________, like silverside fish that hide in the shadows. In addition to the coral reefs around the islands, the shipwrecks in the nearby waters deserve special attention. The Kittiwake shipwreck is the most unusual one C __________, about 76 m long and attracts many tropical fish.
The colourful and colonial architecture of George Town on Grand Cayman is interesting as well. The small duty-free shops and waterfront restaurants along the harbour showcase the life in the village, D __________ on the other side of the island.
The Cayman Crystal Caves provide a glimpse into the amazing life on the islands millions of years ago. Water erosion E __________ of the islands resulted in spectacular crystal formations. There are three wonderful caves to visit, each with delicate stalactite and stalagmite formations, F __________.
Решение по шагам
7 шаговВ пропуске A говорится о причине, по которой острова заботятся о сохранении природы: there is rare beauty to keep.
После structures в пропуске B нужна часть, описывающая назначение этих структур: they serve as protection for sea life.
В пропуске C после the most unusual one нужна причина, объясняющая необычность кораблекрушения: it covers a very large area.
В пропуске D говорится о расположении другой части острова, контрастирующей с природным пейзажем: which is a contrast to the natural scenery.
В пропуске E после Water erosion требуется однородное продолжение: and environmental changes to the landscape.
В пропуске F после formations нужна часть, описывающая их происхождение: which were created one drop at a time.
Часть 5 остаётся лишней, так как ни один из пропусков не требует продолжения and other attractions of the Cayman Islands.
Где здесь ошибаются
Путать части 1 и 2: в A нужна причина сохранения природной красоты, а в C — характеристика большой площади кораблекрушения.
Выбирать часть 5 для пропуска F, хотя после formations требуется придаточное с which.
Не учитывать согласование числа: structures that serve, formations which were created.