More review exercises for the River

Since the exam is approaching, I decided to add more review exercises for the River. Do not worry! They are easy and simple.

Do you still remember the whole poem, everyone? Let us see whether you remember it all or not. Read the poem below and fill in the blanks with ONE suitable word.

The river’s a __________, a nomad, a tramp.
He doesn't choose any one place to set up his camp.

The river’s a _________, through valley and hill.
He twists and he turns, he just cannot be still.

The river’s a _________ and he buries down deep
Those little treasures that he wants to keep.

The river’s a __________, he gurgles and hums
And sounds like he’s happily sucking his thumbs.

The river’s a _________, as he dances along
The countryside echoes the notes of his song.

The river’s a __________, hungry and vexed
He’s gobbled up trees and he’ll swallow you next.

Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks with ONE suitable word.

The river is given human qualities in the poem. As a wanderer, it ________ (1) from place to place. Sometimes it can be a _________ (2) and has to beg to pay for its expenses. As it does not stay long in the same place, it does not set its __________ (3) anywhere. While flowing, it twists and __________ (4) through hills and valleys. Like any hoarder, it _________ (5) whatever treasures it comes across. It sometimes gurgles like a baby. When it does this, it makes _________ (6) sounds. However, the river can be a _________ (7) too for it _________ (8) people who fall into it.