Select a word from the box which has a similar meaning to the word / phrase given within
brackets and write it in the space provided. The first one is done for you. There are three extra
words.
luxurious, shallow, momentous,
affordable, amenitites, destinations,
tranquil, approximately, fringed
Sri Lanka offers one of the most beautiful beach (1) ........................................... (journeys'
ends) in the world, with miles of powdery golden beaches that are (2) ......................................
(edged) with coconut palms. The southern beaches are sandier than the western ones and do
not shelve deeply into the sea. The eastern and northern coastal beaches stretch from Arugam
Bay up to Kuchchaveli (3) ........................................... (just about) 275km long. Pristine
beaches, wide stretches of sand, miles of clear and (4) ........................................... (of little
depth) water, and underwater coral gardens will always take one's breath away. The southern
section of the east coast includes the (5) ........................................... (calm) and beautiful
beaches of Passikudah and Kalkudah. Spending some time is (6) ...........................................
(unforgettable) on such peaceful beaches.