For questions 26-31, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences. Here is an example (0).

Example:

0 Some of the tourists are hoping to get compensation for the poor state of the hotel, and I think they have a very....................................case.
There's no point in trying to wade across the river, the current is far too.....................................
If you're asking me which of the candidates should get the job, I'm afraid I don't have any ....................................views either way.

Write only the missing word in CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

26 The prize-winning sculpture is on....................................at the National Gallery this week. As we rounded the bend, the first few houses came into..................................... There is a widespread....................................that too much sugar is bad for you.

27 We need to give some....................................consideration to the downturn in our sales, and come up with a new marketing strategy. The economic situation is so....................................that the government has been forced to raise taxes. He seems a real joker, but there's a more....................................side to him, you know.

28 Francesca and Kate both....................................a strong resemblance to their brother. Life is too short to....................................a grudge against your critics. Once you reach the crossroads.....................................left, and after that it's the second turning on the right.

29 The police officer warned the boys to keep....................................of trouble. Sophie isn't at all....................................about her plans for the future. From this viewpoint you can see the Rif Mountains on a....................................day.

30 Jane left the engine....................................while she delivered the parcel. I'm surprised to hear the Governor of California is....................................for President. I've had that tune....................................through my head ever since I heard it last week.

31 The team did so....................................in the heats that they did not even reach the quarter-finals. Some of our trees were....................................damaged in the storm. Their roof has been leaking for some time and is....................................in need of repair.