Cambridge C1 Advanced Use of English Part 1 Multiple choice Test 1 For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap. In the separate answer sheet, mark the appropriate answer (A, B, C or D). The world’s happiest country For the past three years, Norway has been (1) _____________ number one in the UN’s World Happiness Report – the list of the happiest countries in the world. In 2017, Norway (2) _____________ Denmark because of its sense of community, education system, work–life balance and the personal freedoms its citizens enjoy.
(3) _____________ some parts of the country not getting any sunlight for a large part of the year, the Norwegians suggest that their ‘hygge’ lifestyle – a feeling of contentment and well-being through the simple things in life – is one of the reasons for their success. Their generous parental leave and flexibility at work gives them time to (4) _____________ their personal interests, and the country is also (5) _____________ considered one of the best in the world in which to be a mother and a working woman. There is (6) _____________ no gender pay gap, and there are free childcare places for all children over the age of one. So, what other countries made the Top 10?
Denmark, Norway and Finland were next, followed by The Netherlands and Switzerland. Further (7) _____________ , New Zealand, Canada and Australia took spots 8, 9 and 10. In fact, each of these countries has something in common, and analysts believe this might have something to do with the level of happiness displayed among their citizens. Each country has a relatively small population compared to its size, and lots of tranquil, almost untouched outdoor spaces that provide enough room for people to (8) _____________ and find their own corner of paradise.
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