Complete the text with the appropriate words from the options provided.

Okay, let's complete the text with the appropriate words. Here's the completed text with explanations: I was born and live in the city of Orenburg, the capital of the Orenburg Region, Russia. My native city is very old, it was **(16) founded** in 1743. It was started as a **(17) fortress**; it protected the territories near the Ural River. Today Orenburg is an important economic and cultural city that is **(18) known** in interesting sights. There are theatres, concert halls, museums, buildings of the 18th and 19th centuries and **(19) monuments** to historical events and people who contributed **(20) to** the development of the region. Orenburg is famous **(21) by** wonderful Christian churches and Muslim mosques. My city is beautiful, comfortable, and friendly, it **(22) deserves** our love and care. Here's the reasoning behind each choice: * **(16) founded:** Cities are often 'founded' meaning established or created. The context of the sentence refers to the city's establishment. * **(17) fortress:** A fortress is a defensive structure. Protecting territories aligns with the function of a fortress. * **(18) known:** The city is known *for* its interesting sights. 'Known' fits the context of being recognized for something. * **(19) monuments:** Theatres, concert halls, museums, and monuments are all types of landmarks. Monuments is the best choice to fit alongside them. * **(20) to:** The phrase "contributed to" means helped or added to. * **(21) by:** The city is identified *by* having wonderful churches and mosques. * **(22) deserves:** If a city is beautiful, comfortable, and friendly, it 'deserves' love and care. **Therefore, the answers are:** * 16 - 2) founded * 17 - 1) fortress * 18 - 3) known * 19 - 3) monuments * 20 - 1) to * 21 - 3) by * 22 - 3) deserves