RK SPM Revision Cloze Passage Amsterdam

Places to Visit in Amsterdam

With elegant canal houses, largely traffic-free roads and a relaxed ambience, Amsterdam has the feel of a large cosmopolitan village rather than a bustling European capital. Around every corner is a picturesque view

rich in history that is bound to (9) ............. students.

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For students interested in art and design, a visit to Amsterdam presents an opportunity to visit some world-renowned museums (11) ........... the paintings of Rembrandt, Vermeer, and of course, Van Gogh.

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The Rijksmuseum is arguably the most prominent and popular one which was built in 1809 and contains over 80 galleries. There is also a huge library with an extensive (12) .......... of over 35,000 books and manuscripts.

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Business and economics students, on the other hand, may be interested in visiting the Damrak which (13) .......... to be the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, the same way that Wall Street is now synonymous with the New York Stock Exchange.

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Interactive guided tours are (14) ............. for those interested in learning more about the history of the area.

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The (15) ........... of World War II is well-preserved in the memorials scattered across Amsterdam.

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History buffs would be pleased to know that the Anne Frank House allows visitors to explore the secret annex (16) ........... Holocaust survivor, Anne had hidden as she

completed her famous diary.

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At the end of the day, no visitor should miss out on a tour of the splendid canals of Amsterdam. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010, they were (17) ........... to the city's defence and transport in the 17th century.

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Weaving through the city by boat, you will (18) ........... a wonderful view of photogenic buildings from Amsterdam's Golden Age.

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