Read the text and complete the gaps (1-9) logically with one of the words (a-i). write nine combinations of numbers and letters with a comma 1a, 2b, 3c, 4d, 5e, 6f, 7g, 8h, 9i a. canals b. canoe c. outdoors d. mountain e. nature f. hunting g. sleeping h. compass i. equipment camping in nature camping is a very popular form of living (1) it gives people the opportunity of spending their free time in (2) some campers stay in one place for days, a week or even longer. from there they go fishing or (3) play games and do active sports like (4) biking or just simply relax. others prefer to tour areas and spend every night in a different place. most people drive to a campsite and set up a tent there. this is easy because you can take everything you need for your camping holiday in your car with you. boat campers travel with a(n) (5) kayak or even a small houseboat. they spend days on lakes or rivers and usually camp on the shore every night. in western europe, especially holland, belgium or ireland you can rent a boat and travel on one of the hundreds of (6) and smaller rivers. backpackers are hikers who carry their things on their backs. they usually go to places that you cannot reach by car. special (7) is usually extremely light and can be carried on longer trips. if you go camping and want to spend the night in a tent you will need certain items: a tent itself; a(n) (8) bag; clothes that will protect you from the sun, rain, and insects; warm shirts or a jacket for cold evenings; everyday items such as a toothbrush, toothpaste and soap. take along sunglasses, maps, and a(n) (9) or maybe even a gps device. prepare yourself for a wonderful time in the open air, for admiring the stars in the clear sky and, of course, for fun!