English 11 - Test 134
Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D: The leaning tower of Pisa is one of the most famous (1)_____ in the world. It is famous not because of its beauty or size, but (2)_____ it leans dangerously to one side. Each year the tower attracts thousands of (3)_____ from all around the world. (4)_____ the tower leans to the south and also curves towards the north. It is said that the tower has leaned more than 17 feet. Over the past years, various proposals (5)_____ been made to stop the tower from leaning (6)_____ and to prevent its collapse. Some people would like to pull it down and rebuild it (7)_____ stronger foundations. Others have suggested pouring (8)_____ around the base of the tower to stop it from leaning further. If nothing (9)_____ done, the tower might collapse very soon. But until it is rebuilt or straightened, it will remain as one of the most fascinating (10)_____ mistakes in the world.
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