Question

3 Complete the text with the correct option, A, B, C or D. Hiking in Nepal Having worked extremely long hours in the field of medicine for a number of years, I decided to quit my job and go on an adventure. I’ve always loved the outdoors so I (1) _____ my friend Peter to go to Nepal with me and hike in the foothills of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The Annapurna circuit is considered to be one of the most beautiful treks in the world and I was not disappointed. The views were breathtaking. Although it’s not as physically demanding as some of the higher altitude treks in the region, I came (2)_____ against a few problems. From the (3)_____ I struggled with painful blisters on my feet and I realised on the first day that I had chosen the wrong travel companion. Peter complained from morning till night. If I could change one thing about the trip, I’d (4)_____ on my own. 1 A insisted B persuaded C suggested D proposed 2 A back B off C by D up 3 A outdo B set off C outset D set out 4 A had gone B be going C have gone D go​

Answer 1

1. B persuaded
2. D up
3. C outset
4. D go

Answer 2

Hiking in Nepal

Having worked extremely long hours in the field of medicine for a number of years, I decided to quit my job and go on an adventure. I’ve always loved the outdoors so I (1) suggested my friend Peter to go to Nepal with me and hike in the foothills of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The Annapurna circuit is considered to be one of the most beautiful treks in the world and I was not disappointed. The views were breathtaking. Although it’s not as physically demanding as some of the higher altitude treks in the region, I came (2) up against a few problems. From the (3) outset I struggled with painful blisters on my feet and I realized on the first day that I had chosen the wrong travel companion. Peter complained from morning till night. If I could change one thing about the trip, I’d (4) go on my own.

1. A. insisted 2. B. up 3. C. outset 4. D. go

Source: 1. [Nepal Travel Guide: Hiking in Nepal](https://www.nepaltravel.com/hiking-in-nepal/) 2. [Annapurna Circuit Trek](https://www.nepalhikingteam.com/annapurna-circuit-trek/)