Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words of phrases marked with A, B, C and
D. Fill in each blank with a word that best fits the context.
Dear Mom and Dad,
I enjoy working as an account in Chicago. Living in a city is really much 1. _____ for my career than living
in a small town. 2. _____ rent is high here, I have already saved more than a few pence, and it feels wonderful
to be no longer dependent on allowance.
Living in the city is also great because of all the entertainment. I am always going somewhere 3. _____ fun-
to weekend brunch buffets, theaters or parties. This weekend, I will even play hostess at my own party.
Today, I bought the latest edition of American Living, 4. _____ had an article about the population mobility
boom. The headline was 'Population Mobility in the USA' and included many quotations. Younger people spoke
about wanting excitement and job opportunities, and elderly people said they were looking for communities of
older people. For some, it seems that there is 5. _____ trend for many retired people to move to warm places.
For some, it seems that the move is permanent, but for 6. _____ it is just seasonal. However, all of them feel
very comfortable living in Florida 7. _____ many adaptations have been made for older people. Perhaps you
two should move there when you retire.
I just wanted you to know that I am happy and 8. _____ my job is going very well. I will write you again
next week.
Yours love,
Jessie
