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Free Exercises: Cambridge ESOL Exercises

For questions 1-12, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet below.

Example

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A visit to (0)  toy shop will show you (1)  full extent of the toy industry aimed at children. However, increasingly, (2)  is adults who are targeted by games manufacturers, particularly where computer-based games (3)  concerned. Is it a good thing (4)  adults to continue to play?

The short answer is yes. Playing games is a great way to train (5)  brain, improve your memory and (6)  helps you relax. It doesn't have to cost a fortune and can build stronger social bonds (7)  family members and friends. (8)  to mention that it is fun.

Until, that is, we enter the world of interent gaming, in (9)  many adults seem willing and able to lose themselves for hours (10)  end to the exclusion of all else, including family and friends. Some internet games are so extensive, they go on for days or (11)  weeks and those who play take on new identities to do (12)  you can choose to be a hero in a world of your own making, why would you choose t live a boring routine life instead?

Your answers

 

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