SOSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. One of the most beautiful parts of Britain is the Lake District. The Lake District is situated in the north-west of England and consists of high hills, mountains, and, of course, lakes. In all there are sixteen lakes of(23)the largest is LakeWindermere. Over the years many writers have been associated with this(24)but there can be no doubt that the most famous of all was William Words worth(1770-1850), who was born and lived almost the whole of his life there. He had close connections with the village of Grasmere, where he lived for (25)thirteen years. He loved this particular of England and many of his poems speak of the joy he felt when surrounded by beautiful countryside. Every year more than fourteen million people from Britain and abroad visit the Lake District to enjoy the fresh air and the scenery. Some go to walk in the mountains(26) others sail boats on the lakes or simply sit admiring the magnificent views. Unfortunately the region is becoming a victim of its own success inattracting visitors. So many people come to the Lake District that they threaten to destroy the peace and quiet which many are searching for there. 23. A. all B. them C. which D. those 24. A. region B. regious C. religion D. religious 25. A. so B. more C. some D. much 26. A. but B. and C. when D. while