Grammar: Open Gap Fill - 2024 tavaszi

THE WINTER CYCLING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Oulu is covered in snow for five months of the year and temperatures (0) _____ drop as low as -30ºC, with just four hours of daylight. Despite these harsh conditions, 12% of winter journeys are made by bicycle in Oulu. At first sight, the beautiful wintry surroundings look like they have something to (9) _____ with it. But without proper cycling infrastructure, the attraction wouldn't be enough. The city encourages cycling (10) _____ clearing the paths every day during winter. One of (11) _____ most effective changes is also one of the simplest: clear the cycle paths first and then the roads. Three to four centimetres of fresh snow is no issue for cars, but it might be a problem for cyclists and prevent elderly people from going outside (12) _____ all. The cleared cycle paths also provide access around the city for people (13) _____ use mobility scooters. One key challenge for winter cycling is safety. The paths (14) _____ well-lit during the dark winter months, and there are 320 underpasses so that children, (15) _____ particular, don't have to cross roads. The mental and physical health benefits are another reason for the city's cycling encouragement. It wants to (16) _____ sure that all citizens are able to go outside during the winter months.