Questions 26–35
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question,
mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Example:
(0) A one B some C any D many
Answer: (0) A B C D
Sharks
Sharks are (0) _______________ of the most frightening creatures in our oceans. They are well prepared for feeding under water because they can (26) ___________
very well, and they can also (27) ________________ movement through special lines
on the sides of their bodies. These make sharks very (28) ________________ for
smaller sea creatures that become their food. Although sharks are similar (29)
______________ other fish in a number of ways, their bodies are different. For
example, unlike other fish, most sharks (30) ______________ to swim all the time in
order to breathe and stay alive, (31) _________________ they hardly sleep at all. Also, if sharks are turned over on their backs, they can stop moving (32)_____________ . This is a very useful technique for researchers (33)___________ are often required to (34) ______________ sharks. It allows them to (35) _______________ out more about these fascinating creatures.