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The mountains were formed as a result of the Indian subcontinent pushing into southern Asia. There are many fault lines that run through the region, and although it is a rare ________, the region sometimes has very large earthquakes. (OCCUR)

The name Altai means ‘golden mountain’ in the ________ language. The tallest peak is Belukha mountain, which actually has two peaks. (MONGOLIA)

One of the peaks reaches a height of 4,440 metres, and the other reaches 4,506 metres. The mountains are home to several glaciers, lakes and rivers, and many ________ types of plants and animals are found in its range of habitats. (DIFFER)

Many species in the region have existed since the last ice age. This is because the Altai mountain range is one of the few places in the world whose climate has remained largely ________ since that period. (CHANGE)

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30. Learning to ride a horse can be a thrilling, yet challenging experience, as Laura learnt during her early lessons. She would never have ________ (30) up for the course if it hadn’t been for her boyfriend urging her to try it, but she’d decided to face her fears and give it a go.

31. Her first lesson went fairly well, although it took her half an hour just to ________ (31) the horse, who could obviously sense her fear and wasn’t keen on helping her out.

32. The instructor told her, ‘Don’t be frightened. Just try to ________ (32) him that you’re in control. He won’t throw you.’ She eventually managed it and rode for a full hour, so it was a successful day after all.

33. Her next few lessons went fairly smoothly. The area where she practised was an open meadow surrounded by trees and a river. It was a safe place to learn, but still, she had to be mindful ________ (33) hazards such as rocks and the occasional wild animal.

34. On one particular day, her horse came ________ (34) a snake in the woods. The horse took fright and threw Laura to the ground, just as her instructor had said it wouldn’t. ‘I’m terribly sorry about that,’ he said.

35. Laura was a good ________ (35) about it. ‘If I came across a snake, I’d throw someone off my back, too!’