II. Choose the best options to complete the following passage by circling (A, B, C or D) that best fit each of the blank spaces below. With a (1) _____ of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest City in Western Canada. Vancouver is in the Southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of driving away from the American border. Vancouver is popular (2) _______ it combines so many things. It is a huge, modern City. On the other hand, it is also one of North America’s most beautiful areas. The natural beauty (3)______ Vancouver is famous all around the world. Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is a (4) place for skiing and snowboarding. Those aren’t the only winter sports you can do there. If you can name a winter sport, then you probably do that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter Olympics were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking, jogging, and skateboarding. It even has beaches. The beaches aren’t the (5) in the world, but they are clean and pretty. Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no wonder that people think it is one of the world’s best cities. 1. A. number B. exist C. control D. population 2. A. so B. because C. however D. though 3. A. around B. over C. on D. upon 4. A. wonderfully B. wonder C. wonderful D. wonderfulness 5. A. good B. best C. better D. well