4. Fill in: customs, gradually, independent, accents, uncountable, rugged.

1. We travelled through a rugged landscape of rocks, cliffs and high mountains. 2. As he got to know his new neighbourhood, he gradually began to like it more and more. 3. Even though the island is small, it has its own independent government. 4. People in the village still follow the customs of their grandparents and great grandparents. 5. They speak English with such different accents that they can't understand each other. 6. Uncountable people have benefited from his discovery.