Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
Naval architects never claim that a ship is unsinkable, but the sinking of the passenger-and-car ferry Estonia (1) ____ the Baltic surely
(2) ______ never have happened. It was well designed and (3) ______ maintained. It carried the proper number of lifeboats. It
(4)______ thoroughly inspected on the day of its fatal voyage. Yet hours later, the Estonia rolled over and (5) _______ in a cold and
stormy night. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
