Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
London is a big city, but many of the people who live there regard it as a number of small towns put together. Each district has its ___(1)___ identity and atmosphere. And some parts are even described by their ___(2)___ as villages. Much of the centre of the city consists of shops and businesses and the majority of people live in the suburbs. Many of them travel to work in the city every day ___(3)___ train, bus, tube or car. The ___(4)___ of living in London is higher than most other parts of Britain, and many people are paid extra money on top of their salaries because of this.
Millions of visitors come to London every year from all over the world to see the famous sights, ___(5)___ Buckingham Palace, and many other historic buildings. London is also very famous for its theatres, red buses, and black taxis. London has ___(6)___ attractions, both for people from overseas and for people from other parts of Britain.