Why do the “Dutch ” wear wooden shoes ?

1) The Netherlands is one of the Low Countries, so named because much of its (1)
__________ is below sea (2) __________ or is comprised of wetlands. (They say the
Netherlands is so flat, that if you stand on a chair, you can see clear across the (3)
__________ country!) The Netherlanders have reclaimed much land from the sea through
the (4) __________ of dikes and windmills. Their famous windmills have been (5)
__________ since the early sixteenth century to pump water out of the wet areas into
canals and (6) __________ more land for agriculture. Dikes were built to (7) __________
the sea at bay and prevent flooding.
Since much of the Netherlands’ coastal land was soggy, special shoes were (8)
__________ to work the fields. Rubber boots weren’t (9) __________ , so the Dutch took
to wearing “sabots” or wooden shoes. Such shoes, (10) __________ from beech or
chestnut wood, are water resistant and perfect for walking in the wetlands.
(11) __________ wooden shoes and windmills are not used much anymore, they will
always be a (12) __________ of the Netherlands’ battle with the sea and are great tourist
attractions.

  treated
  used
  exercised
  consumed

2) Why do the “Dutch ” wear wooden shoes ?

The Netherlands is one of the Low Countries, so named because much of its (1) __________ is
below sea (2) __________ or is comprised of wetlands. (They say the Netherlands is so flat, that
if you stand on a chair, you can see clear across the (3) __________ country!) The Netherlanders
have reclaimed much land from the sea through the (4) __________ of dikes and windmills.
Their famous windmills have been (5) __________ since the early sixteenth century to pump
water out of the wet areas into canals and (6) __________ more land for agriculture. Dikes were
built to (7) __________ the sea at bay and prevent flooding.
Since much of the Netherlands’ coastal land was soggy, special shoes were (8) __________ to
work the fields. Rubber boots weren’t (9) __________ , so the Dutch took to wearing “sabots” or
wooden shoes. Such shoes, (10) __________ from beech or chestnut wood, are water resistant
and perfect for walking in the wetlands.
(11) __________ wooden shoes and windmills are not used much anymore, they will always be
a (12) __________ of the Netherlands’ battle with the sea and are great tourist attractions.

  keep
  protect
  support
  preserve
1
3.

Why do the “Dutch ” wear wooden shoes ?

The Netherlands is one of the Low Countries, so named because much of its (1) __________ is
below sea (2) __________ or is comprised of wetlands. (They say the Netherlands is so flat, that
if you stand on a chair, you can see clear across the (3) __________ country!) The Netherlanders
have reclaimed much land from the sea through the (4) __________ of dikes and windmills.
Their famous windmills have been (5) __________ since the early sixteenth century to pump
water out of the wet areas into canals and (6) __________ more land for agriculture. Dikes were
built to (7) __________ the sea at bay and prevent flooding.
Since much of the Netherlands’ coastal land was soggy, special shoes were (8) __________ to
work the fields. Rubber boots weren’t (9) __________ , so the Dutch took to wearing “sabots” or
wooden shoes. Such shoes, (10) __________ from beech or chestnut wood, are water resistant
and perfect for walking in the wetlands.
(11) __________ wooden shoes and windmills are not used much anymore, they will always be
a (12) __________ of the Netherlands’ battle with the sea and are great tourist attractions.

  ready
  convenient
  done
  available

4.

Why do the “Dutch ” wear wooden shoes ?

The Netherlands is one of the Low Countries, so named because much of its (1) __________ is
below sea (2) __________ or is comprised of wetlands. (They say the Netherlands is so flat, that
if you stand on a chair, you can see clear across the (3) __________ country!) The Netherlanders
have reclaimed much land from the sea through the (4) __________ of dikes and windmills.
Their famous windmills have been (5) __________ since the early sixteenth century to pump
water out of the wet areas into canals and (6) __________ more land for agriculture. Dikes were
built to (7) __________ the sea at bay and prevent flooding.
Since much of the Netherlands’ coastal land was soggy, special shoes were (8) __________ to
work the fields. Rubber boots weren’t (9) __________ , so the Dutch took to wearing “sabots” or
wooden shoes. Such shoes, (10) __________ from beech or chestnut wood, are water resistant
and perfect for walking in the wetlands.
(11) __________ wooden shoes and windmills are not used much anymore, they will always be
a (12) __________ of the Netherlands’ battle with the sea and are great tourist attractions.

  make
  invent
  create
  discover
2
5.

Why do the “Dutch ” wear wooden shoes ?

The Netherlands is one of the Low Countries, so named because much of its (1) __________ is
below sea (2) __________ or is comprised of wetlands. (They say the Netherlands is so flat, that
if you stand on a chair, you can see clear across the (3) __________ country!) The Netherlanders
have reclaimed much land from the sea through the (4) __________ of dikes and windmills.
Their famous windmills have been (5) __________ since the early sixteenth century to pump
water out of the wet areas into canals and (6) __________ more land for agriculture. Dikes were
built to (7) __________ the sea at bay and prevent flooding.
Since much of the Netherlands’ coastal land was soggy, special shoes were (8) __________ to
work the fields. Rubber boots weren’t (9) __________ , so the Dutch took to wearing “sabots” or
wooden shoes. Such shoes, (10) __________ from beech or chestnut wood, are water resistant
and perfect for walking in the wetlands.
(11) __________ wooden shoes and windmills are not used much anymore, they will always be
a (12) __________ of the Netherlands’ battle with the sea and are great tourist attractions.

  total
  whole
  all
  full

6.

Why do the “Dutch ” wear wooden shoes ?

The Netherlands is one of the Low Countries, so named because much of its (1) __________ is
below sea (2) __________ or is comprised of wetlands. (They say the Netherlands is so flat, that
if you stand on a chair, you can see clear across the (3) __________ country!) The Netherlanders
have reclaimed much land from the sea through the (4) __________ of dikes and windmills.
Their famous windmills have been (5) __________ since the early sixteenth century to pump
water out of the wet areas into canals and (6) __________ more land for agriculture. Dikes were
built to (7) __________ the sea at bay and prevent flooding.
Since much of the Netherlands’ coastal land was soggy, special shoes were (8) __________ to
work the fields. Rubber boots weren’t (9) __________ , so the Dutch took to wearing “sabots” or
wooden shoes. Such shoes, (10) __________ from beech or chestnut wood, are water resistant
and perfect for walking in the wetlands.
(11) __________ wooden shoes and windmills are not used much anymore, they will always be
a (12) __________ of the Netherlands’ battle with the sea and are great tourist attractions.

  Until
  If
  While
  For

3
7.

Why do the “Dutch ” wear wooden shoes ?

The Netherlands is one of the Low Countries, so named because much of its (1) __________ is
below sea (2) __________ or is comprised of wetlands. (They say the Netherlands is so flat, that
if you stand on a chair, you can see clear across the (3) __________ country!) The Netherlanders
have reclaimed much land from the sea through the (4) __________ of dikes and windmills.
Their famous windmills have been (5) __________ since the early sixteenth century to pump
water out of the wet areas into canals and (6) __________ more land for agriculture. Dikes were
built to (7) __________ the sea at bay and prevent flooding.
Since much of the Netherlands’ coastal land was soggy, special shoes were (8) __________ to
work the fields. Rubber boots weren’t (9) __________ , so the Dutch took to wearing “sabots” or
wooden shoes. Such shoes, (10) __________ from beech or chestnut wood, are water resistant
and perfect for walking in the wetlands.
(11) __________ wooden shoes and windmills are not used much anymore, they will always be
a (12) __________ of the Netherlands’ battle with the sea and are great tourist attractions.

  soil
  earth
  land
  district

8.

Why do the “Dutch ” wear wooden shoes ?

The Netherlands is one of the Low Countries, so named because much of its (1) __________ is
below sea (2) __________ or is comprised of wetlands. (They say the Netherlands is so flat, that
if you stand on a chair, you can see clear across the (3) __________ country!) The Netherlanders
have reclaimed much land from the sea through the (4) __________ of dikes and windmills.
Their famous windmills have been (5) __________ since the early sixteenth century to pump
water out of the wet areas into canals and (6) __________ more land for agriculture. Dikes were
built to (7) __________ the sea at bay and prevent flooding.
Since much of the Netherlands’ coastal land was soggy, special shoes were (8) __________ to
work the fields. Rubber boots weren’t (9) __________ , so the Dutch took to wearing “sabots” or
wooden shoes. Such shoes, (10) __________ from beech or chestnut wood, are water resistant
and perfect for walking in the wetlands.
(11) __________ wooden shoes and windmills are not used much anymore, they will always be
a (12) __________ of the Netherlands’ battle with the sea and are great tourist attractions.

  symbol
  sign
  character
  logo

4
9.

Why do the “Dutch ” wear wooden shoes ?

The Netherlands is one of the Low Countries, so named because much of its (1) __________ is
below sea (2) __________ or is comprised of wetlands. (They say the Netherlands is so flat, that
if you stand on a chair, you can see clear across the (3) __________ country!) The Netherlanders
have reclaimed much land from the sea through the (4) __________ of dikes and windmills.
Their famous windmills have been (5) __________ since the early sixteenth century to pump
water out of the wet areas into canals and (6) __________ more land for agriculture. Dikes were
built to (7) __________ the sea at bay and prevent flooding.
Since much of the Netherlands’ coastal land was soggy, special shoes were (8) __________ to
work the fields. Rubber boots weren’t (9) __________ , so the Dutch took to wearing “sabots” or
wooden shoes. Such shoes, (10) __________ from beech or chestnut wood, are water resistant
and perfect for walking in the wetlands.
(11) __________ wooden shoes and windmills are not used much anymore, they will always be
a (12) __________ of the Netherlands’ battle with the sea and are great tourist attractions.

  executed
  made
  done
  fulfilled

10.

Why do the “Dutch ” wear wooden shoes ?

The Netherlands is one of the Low Countries, so named because much of its (1) __________ is
below sea (2) __________ or is comprised of wetlands. (They say the Netherlands is so flat, that
if you stand on a chair, you can see clear across the (3) __________ country!) The Netherlanders
have reclaimed much land from the sea through the (4) __________ of dikes and windmills.
Their famous windmills have been (5) __________ since the early sixteenth century to pump
water out of the wet areas into canals and (6) __________ more land for agriculture. Dikes were
built to (7) __________ the sea at bay and prevent flooding.
Since much of the Netherlands’ coastal land was soggy, special shoes were (8) __________ to
work the fields. Rubber boots weren’t (9) __________ , so the Dutch took to wearing “sabots” or
wooden shoes. Such shoes, (10) __________ from beech or chestnut wood, are water resistant
and perfect for walking in the wetlands.
(11) __________ wooden shoes and windmills are not used much anymore, they will always be
a (12) __________ of the Netherlands’ battle with the sea and are great tourist attractions.

  called
  needed
  missed

5
  lacked

11.

Why do the “Dutch ” wear wooden shoes ?

The Netherlands is one of the Low Countries, so named because much of its (1) __________ is
below sea (2) __________ or is comprised of wetlands. (They say the Netherlands is so flat, that
if you stand on a chair, you can see clear across the (3) __________ country!) The Netherlanders
have reclaimed much land from the sea through the (4) __________ of dikes and windmills.
Their famous windmills have been (5) __________ since the early sixteenth century to pump
water out of the wet areas into canals and (6) __________ more land for agriculture. Dikes were
built to (7) __________ the sea at bay and prevent flooding.
Since much of the Netherlands’ coastal land was soggy, special shoes were (8) __________ to
work the fields. Rubber boots weren’t (9) __________ , so the Dutch took to wearing “sabots” or
wooden shoes. Such shoes, (10) __________ from beech or chestnut wood, are water resistant
and perfect for walking in the wetlands.
(11) __________ wooden shoes and windmills are not used much anymore, they will always be
a (12) __________ of the Netherlands’ battle with the sea and are great tourist attractions.

  altitude
  horizon
  level
  height

12.

Why do the “Dutch ” wear wooden shoes ?

The Netherlands is one of the Low Countries, so named because much of its (1) __________ is
below sea (2) __________ or is comprised of wetlands. (They say the Netherlands is so flat, that
if you stand on a chair, you can see clear across the (3) __________ country!) The Netherlanders
have reclaimed much land from the sea through the (4) __________ of dikes and windmills.
Their famous windmills have been (5) __________ since the early sixteenth century to pump
water out of the wet areas into canals and (6) __________ more land for agriculture. Dikes were
built to (7) __________ the sea at bay and prevent flooding.
Since much of the Netherlands’ coastal land was soggy, special shoes were (8) __________ to
work the fields. Rubber boots weren’t (9) __________ , so the Dutch took to wearing “sabots” or
wooden shoes. Such shoes, (10) __________ from beech or chestnut wood, are water resistant
and perfect for walking in the wetlands.
(11) __________ wooden shoes and windmills are not used much anymore, they will always be
a (12) __________ of the Netherlands’ battle with the sea and are great tourist attractions.

  fabrication
  construction
  composition
  constitution