A)     Read the text and fill in the word which best fits
each space. Use only one word in each space.

New York City is one of 1) ………
largest cities 2) ……… the world. It is also one of the most densely populated,
with an estimated 7.400.000 inhabitants. Manhattan is the 3) ……… popular area
of the city with tourists and has 4) ……… interesting sights. There is also 5)
……… a large number of businesses in this area of the city, including the head
offices of some of the world’s leading companies. New York’s subway system
provides transport for more 6) ……… 33% of the city’s work force.

New York is also regarded 7) ……… a
centre of entertainment. Broadway is the scene of many box-office hits,
Carnegie Hall is one of the 8) ……… famous concert halls in the world and the
city is also the home of several opera and ballet companies.

With 9) ……… choice of food,
entertainment and social life than any other city, it is 10) ……… wonder that
people flock to New York to experience life in the Big Apple.

 

B)    
Fill
in the correct preposition.

I was quite
impressed when I visited Hollywood, California last year. My favourite part of
the trip was a visit to a studio where a film was being made. I saw the actor
who was starring 1) ……… the film
and I even got to shake hands 2) ……… him! I
couldn’t believe that I was so close 3) ……… such a big star. He was dressed in expensive
clothes and looked fabulous. It was an experience that I’ll never forget.