Free Exercises: Cambridge ESOL Exercises
Exam: FCE CAE CPE
Exercise: Multiple Choice Cloze Open Cloze Word Formation Keyword Transformation
FCE Open Cloze: Mountain Hiking
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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For me, (0) of life's greatest pleasures has always been hiking in the mountains. From Monday to Friday, I work in a busy office where I often (1) arguments with complete strangers and where many of my colleagues drive (2) completely crazy. But one thing that I (3) very strange is that many of my colleagues like to spend their weekend evenings drinking until they pass (4) . I admit that I like to drink (5) moderation but for me, having to spend my spare time in the same city environment that I work in would make my life (6) misery.
In contrast, my idea of heaven (7) not seeing another person for two or more days and if I do happen to run (8) a stranger on a mountain trail, exchanging a brief greeting and then continuing on our separate ways. It's not that I have a strong dislike (9) other people. It's just that in my crowded office setting, I feel completely (10) of control whereas, on my own, up on a mountain top, I can be my own boss and set my own pace.
Occasionally, people ask me what I would do if I (11) myself into a difficult situation so far away from civilisation. But for me, this seems a very small danger compared to (12) increased risk of heart problems and high blood pressure that I would face by remaining in the city.
In contrast, my idea of heaven (7) not seeing another person for two or more days and if I do happen to run (8) a stranger on a mountain trail, exchanging a brief greeting and then continuing on our separate ways. It's not that I have a strong dislike (9) other people. It's just that in my crowded office setting, I feel completely (10) of control whereas, on my own, up on a mountain top, I can be my own boss and set my own pace.
Occasionally, people ask me what I would do if I (11) myself into a difficult situation so far away from civilisation. But for me, this seems a very small danger compared to (12) increased risk of heart problems and high blood pressure that I would face by remaining in the city.