Open Cloze

Read the text below and think of the Word which best fit each gap. Use onlyone Word in each gap.

Getting fit

People seemto be getting less fit and, 1-……………………………a result, less healthy. What about you? Are you happy with
your fitness? 2-……………………………..not, what can you do to get yourself back into condition? Whatever activity you
decide to take 3-……………………………., it is essential to start slowly and build up gradually. Don’t rush 4-…………………………..
things, otherwise you could do a lot of damage to your body. If you are ever 5-…………………………pain or feel dizzy or
unwell, stop immediately.

Start by thinking about your daily routine. Must you always use your car even for the short journey 6-………………………the
local shops? Try walking there instead or get yourself a bicycle. If you travel by bus, get off before your usual stop and go
the rest of the way on 7-…………………………. . Walking, it must be emphasised, means brisk walking, not just a leisurely
stroll.

Find out what fitness and sporting facilities 8-…………………………….. are in the local area. Swimming, for example, is ideal
9-…………………………….. people of all ages and is especially good for those who are overweight and for anybody with
arthritis and pains in their joints.

Look for suitable classes, 10-……………………………..as those for keep fit or aerobics. Maybe you could take up a new sport
that will keep you supple and improve your coordination. You never know – you might make new friends as well.

In addition to making you feel better, regular exercise will make you look better as it will help you to 11-………………………
weight as you burn up the calories. You will also sleep more soundly and 12-………………………….longer have those
unsightly bags under your eyes

So do yourself a favour. Get active. You won’t regret it.

Read the text and decide which answer best fits each space

Credit Cards
In most Western countries, few people use cash any more to pay for large purchases. 1-……………………. they either write
cheques or pay by credit card. Whereas cheques are decreasing in 2-…………………… each year, the credit card has
become increasingly indispensable. Many people now have several credit cards at any one time.
Paying by credit card offers 3-…………………….several majors advantages. Firstly you don’t have to carry around large
amounts of 4-………………………(which could be stolen and is 5-…………………..to have in your pocket or wallet) or a large
cheque book. Secondly, unlike cheques, you usually have several weeks in which to 6-……………… pay. This is because of
the way the system 7-………………… . With a credit card, you receive a 8-………………..from the credit card company or bank
at the end of each month. If you 9-……………..your purchase at the beginning of the month, you will have had several
weeks of interest-free credit. You can then decide to pay the amount in 10-…………….. and thus not be charged any
interest at all, or to only pay a 11-……………………amount, delaying the remainder of the payment, at a high 12-
……………….of interest, to subsequent months.
1-A Likewise B Rather C However D Moreover
2-A fame B reputation C regard D popularity
3-A shoplifters B regulars C consumers D clients
4 –A cash B currency C exchange D coinage
5- A annoying B bothering C disturbing D disrupting
6-A actually B really C truly D rightly
7-A happens B acts C works D manages
8-A fee B bill C charge D receipt
9-A took B did C created D made
10-A total B complete C whole D full
11-A clear B sure C certain D firm
12-A grade B worth C value D rate

Transformation

For each of the sentences below, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between 3 and 8 words, including the word given.

1- Despite the great success of the programme, it is no longer being broadcast. although
……………………………………………………………………………………………, it is no longer being broadcast.
2- They didn’t let her stay up to see the programme. allowed
She ……………………………………………………………………stay up to see the programme.
3- We’re going ahead with the programme, even if the Government doesn’t like it. Whether
We’re going ahead with the programme,……………………………………………….....not.
4- The Prime Minister said the Foreign Secretary was working very well. Job
The Prime Minister said the Foreign Secretary was …………………………………………..
5- The medicine won’t hurt you. do
The medicine won’t ……………………………………………………………………………………..
6- The contestant deserves a round of applause even though she failed to answer the last question. Failure
……………………………………………..……to answer the last question, the contestant deserves a round of applause.
7- Audience participation is the secret of the programme’s success. part
The programme is so successful because ………………………………………………………………………………..

B) You are Billy’s mother , you wrote a letter before dying .This should be opened when the boy is 18 years old.
Write the letter in 150-180 words.