Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the blanks

For the Japanese, Mount Fuji has long been the ultimate symbol of beauty. It is incredibly beautiful when seen from any (46) __________ at all times of day and in any season. But the mountain does not only play a major part in the landscape - it has also inspired poets and artists for centuries and has come to be (47) ________ with Japan itself. From the top, the sides of the mountain slope away, then flatten out before reaching the ground Here, at ground level the foot of the mountain forms an almost perfect circle.

To the north of Mount Fuji lie the famous 'Five Lakes'. The lakeside area is a sea of colour in spring when the first trees are flowering, and it is a stunning sight in autumn when the leaves turn first brilliant red, then many shades of brown. (48) _________, many of the best views of Mount Fuji are from these lakes, (49) _________ still waters reflect the mountain's beautifully symmetrical outline like a mirror. Both Mount Fuji and its lakes are volcanic (50) _____________ origin, and that is probably why traditional stories say that Mount Fuji appeared overnight; and, for the same reason, it may one day vanish just as suddenly.

(Adapted from FCE 4, Cambridge University Press)