The Putrajaya International Fireworks Competition 2013 is expected

to be a bigger and more spectacular show with the participation of

pyrotechnics pro Blastmaster and participants from a few foreign
countries. The event (1) highlight state-of-the-art choreography
with the longest blazing fireworks display from a floating 400m long barge
in the centre of the Maritime Putrajaya Lake. ___(2)____the long barge,
there are three smaller barges set up behind it. The long barge is for low
and medium volume calibres while the ___(3)____ones are for high volume
calibres. The lower and higher volumes are separated because when the
calibres are shot, they will create a ____(4)____ design in the sky. The
choreography includes music synchronisation. It is a very ____(5)____ job
as certain pyrotechnics must accompany particular beats in a song. There
will be ample space for visitors to watch the fireworks even from the
distance.
Having the fireworks on the lake is an advantage as the show will be
reflected on the water's ____(6)____ like a mirror image. More than 8 000
pyrotechnics will be used at each firework show and spectators will be
____(7)____by more than 6 000 effects. Some of the effects visitors will see
are gold twinkling waterfalls and glittering stars to a height of 15ft. For a
unique experience, visitors can book a Lake Cruise package to enjoy the
fireworks.

1 A will 5 A sure
B may B exact
C must C precise
D ought D uncertain

2 A In addition to 6 A front
B In consequence B edge
C As a result of C surface
D Together D bottom

3 A small 7 A dazzle
B smaller B dazzles
C smallest C dazzled
D most smallest D dazzling

4 A scary
B pleasant
C spectacular
D heart-rending
 One of the most daring yet touching acts I witnessed was in a
Cambodian jungle. Sudden heavy rains had ____(1)_____a nearby river to
swell up. As soon as it stopped raining, I took a walk ____(2)____ the river
bank eager to see how fast the water ____(3)____rising. I was suddenly
alarmed ____(4)______the trumpeting of a frightened elephant, and her two-
month-old calf trapped in the fast rising torrent. The mother elephant was
able to ____(5)____ in the water but the poor calf was struggling for her life.
The strong current was ____(6)_____away the calf. The mother elephant
immediately dragged the calf using her trunk _____(7)_____the bank. I was
astounded and speechless seeing the bravery of the elephant.

1 A causes 5 A standing
B caused B stood
C causing C stand
D cause D stands

2 A on 6 A washes
B in B washing
C at C washed
D along D wash

3 A was 7 A for
B is B to
C been C along
D were D beside

4 A of
B by
C with
D a