The Big Green Gathering (BGG) is a festival that (1) ... on ecology and the environment. It is a five-day camping event that takes place every summer in Somerset, in southern England. Since it was first (2) ... up in 1994, the BGG has become one of the most significant environmental events in Europe with around 20,000 people taking part. It is a popular (3) ... for tourists and anyone who wants to address the problem of global warming and the weather. The organisers say their (4) ... is to show that ordinary people can have a positive (5) ... on the climate. For example, before their departure, many visitors arrange shared transport when (6) ... their way to the Gathering. Most people take public transportation or share cars and taxis. Also, at the Gathering itself, energy sources such as sunshine and wind are used as a (7) ... of providing the power; other sources — gas or electricity — are banned.
The BGG (8) ... not only to environmentalists, but also to many visitors who come simply to enjoy themselves.

1. a. concerns b. devotes c. focuses d. stands
2. a. founded b. got c. turned d. set
3. a. attraction b. reservation c. resort d. scenery
4. a. factor b. cause c. excuse d. aim
5. a. impression b. impact c. force d. power
6. a. making b. getting c. leading d. going
7. a. tool b. means c. course d. manner
8. a. interests b. devotes c. appeals d. attracts