Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 

Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.

SAFE CAMPING

          Camping in the country is usually great fun, but sometimes things can go wrong. Accidents can happen, so it is essential to think about safety both before you go (76) _{…………………..………} while you are there. This will prevent your fun camping trip turning (77) _{…………………..………} something less pleasant.

          Firstly, you need to plan ahead. Check out the weather (78) _{…………………..………} a few days in advance and watch out for any reports of fires in the area you are thinking of going to. Bring an emergency kit in (79) _{…………………..………} you or anyone with you has an accident or illness while you are there.

          Choose your camp (80) _{…………………..………} carefully, avoiding any places where there is risk of flooding before you put up your tent, make (81) _{…………………..………} there are no sharp objects on the ground, or ants’ or wasps’ nests nearby.

          In order to keep insects out of the tent, close it whenever you go in or out. If you need a camp (82) _{…………………..………} for cooking, be careful  not to build it anywhere near your tent, and before you go to bed, remember to put it (83) _{…………………..………} completely, preferably with lots of water.

          After meals, pick up any bits of food that may (84) _{…………………..………} left on the ground, as these can attract insects – or larger creatures. It also makes senses, for the same reason, to keep unused food in closed containers away from the camp. You don’t want a hungry bear or another (85) _{…………………..………} suddenly appearing in your tent!

Accidents can happen, so it is essential to think about safety both before you go (76) _{…………………..………} while you are there.