First Certificate in English (FCE) 2 Open Cloze Practice Test

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• Not only did she win the race, she ______ break the record.
• The Emperor Napolean got by on four hours of sleep a night, and the scientist Thomas Edison claimed it was ________ waste of time.
• The company might lose ______ client and it would be her fault.
• The tune reminded me ______ my childhood.
• I have been __ the computer since this morning.
• I'm really keen ___ going to the park with my daughter.
• He couldn't decide ______ to buy the red or the blue jacket.
• He finally became tired of running _____ her.
• Which word completes the sentence: By 1935 most were being bought for use ____ home?
• Disappointingly, there were only as _____ as three students in the class.
• These days, over 75% of the cups of tea drunk in Britain _________ made with tea bags.
• In ________ words, it seems...
• Complete the sentence: My cousin rang her boss and told _____ that she thought it would make a great slogan.
• Men fought over gold more than a century ________.
• Complete the sentence: It was an American, in 1919. At _________ time, the bags were mainly used by tea companies to allow customers to try the tea before buying it.
• This problem is more ______ than I expected.
• Complete the sentence: I'm very fond ___ my grandmother.
• My cousin had a terrible experience _____ she was working for a big advertising agency.
• In the USA, for example, ________ men fought over gold before, families can now spend a happy and enjoyable day searching for the precious metal.
• Which conjunction best contrasts the idea in the final remark about gold?
• Which word completes: The answer ________ that no one knows?
• It seems that ________ is no set amount of time that everyone needs to sleep each night.
• There is absolutely ___ possibilty of failure!
• Throughout history, people have searched for gold. ________ this precious metal has not always been...
• Many acts are performing at Sonar, ____ as the Pet Shop Boys and Modeselektor.
• Real Madrid's Pepe is famous ____ kicking people.
• My mother provides me ______ tupper boxes of food.
• It seems that ________ is no set amount of time that everyone needs to sleep each night.
• Some believe that sleep gives the body a chance to recover ________ the day's activities.
• The museum is known ______ its ancient artifacts.
• They will finish the project ______ time if they work harder.
• In the sentence about filling the teapot, which pronoun refers to the teapot?
• They arrived ___ time to catch the last train.
• In a glossary, people list the key ______.
• Which word completes the sentence: The Emperor Napolean got by on four hours of sleep a night, and the scientist Thomas Edison claimed it was ________ waste of time?
• The song reminded me ______ my childhood.
• We will wait ______ the signal becomes clear.
• I can't ____ used to the lifestyle here - everyone is so busy!
• Lack of sleep has serious effects ________ our brain's ability to function.
• Her boss had ordered _____ to think up a new slogan for a very important client.
• Gold is used in space travel due to its presence in instruments that enable astronauts to travel.
• In reality, the energy saved by sleeping for eight hours is minimal - about ________ same as that obtained from eating a piece of toast.
• The contract was signed __ the terms agreed.
• So why is gold so desirable? ________ from its market value, it has many different uses.
• The manager insisted that the project would proceed ___ schedule.
• She needs to improve her ______ of English.
• The lecture is aimed __ beginners rather than experts.
• Complete the sentence: It was __ hot to go out in the middle of the day.
• The concert was cancelled because of the ______ weather.
• ...nowadays things _________ changed.
• Complete the sentence: Not only did she win the race, she ______ break the record.
• She saw a lot of flats, but there weren't ___ that she liked.
• Which statement best describes gold's usefulness as described in the text?
• She is not only witty but also ______.
• The first aircraft were small, noisy __ very uncomfortable.
• Complete the sentence: We had __ chance to win.
• My plane stopped __ Barcelona
• She managed to finish the race ______ her injury.
• I'm keen _____playing with my daugther in the park.
• She has lived there ______ ten years.
• Complete the sentence: The restaurant is famous ______ its seafood.
• Complete the sentence: ______ you are ready, you can start.
• The boss insisted that the report be completed ______ Wednesday.
• It seems we must all sleep in ________ to maintain normal levels of skills.
• It also has some _______ practical uses than this.
• They discussed changing the schedule ____ last week.
• It's not ____ cheap, but high quality too.
• The pot was then left _________ five minutes before the tea was poured into cups, and milk and sugar were added last.
• We will meet you ____ the corner.
• Nothing seemed very inspiring ______ then she heard a song called 'Simply the best'.
• They moved the meeting to the room __ the large windows.
• I will call the police ______ you pay me for what you have taken!
• The team will be ready ______ the start of the match.
• Kilian Jornet is very talented ____ running on mountains.
• Normal levels of skills ________ speaking.
• They've got me working ___ a slave! It's not fair!
• Two cars ran ________ each other this morning.
• Complete the sentence: ____ of the reasons I joined the club was to meet new people.
• He ______ to finish the report by Friday.
• We will discuss the matter ___ a later date.
• I can't stand ______ late again.
• I think you're totally wrong _____ her - she's nice!
• There was a strict procedure which involved warming the teapot, putting one spoonful of tea for each person into the pot and then filling _________ with boiling water.
• We'll have to postpone the meeting ______ new information.
• Complete the sentence: These days, in millions of homes around the world, people make cups of tea _________ tea bags.
• Complete the sentence: She should try listening _____ some of her favourite records for inspiration.
• The teacher told us to submit the assignment ______ Friday.
• When you're driving, concentrate __ the road!
• They have been living there ______ 2005.
• Complete the sentence: They couldn't decide which film to watch, so they watched the trailer and then chose ______.
• If you heat ice, it ______.
• Which word completes: So why ________ we need to sleep?
• I'm so excited ____ my brother. He just got a new job!
• Complete the sentence: They would rather go by train ______ fly.
• He showed me the way to the station ______ a map.
• The route was shown to us ______ a map.
• Many people are allergic ______ peanuts.
• Complete the sentence: It was ____ a terrible day that we stayed indoors.
• Which word completes the phrase indicating the place of use: 'use ____ home'?
• ___ you're late, I will be angry.
• She needs to improve her ______.
• Teachers spend a large part of ___ working day preparing lessons.
• She has lived here ______ five years.
• Which word best completes the sentence to express a preference: They would rather go by train ______ fly?
• ...enable astronauts to travel ________ space.
• I’m not sure ______ she will come to the party.
• Which sector has developed around gold due to its desirability?
• The companies profits fell ___ a new record low of 2%.
• The teacher asked the students to hand in their essays ______ Friday.
• She ____ great difficulty getting her new passport because the office was shut.
• Which word indicates a time relation in the sentence about when tea bags started to become popular outside America?
• Complete the sentence: We will start the meeting __ all the members are here.
• Complete the sentence: But the idea of the tea bag took _________.
• Which word completes: Some believe that sleep gives the body a chance to recover ________ the day's activities?
• We walked ______ the park to enjoy the spring weather.
• The new policy is intended to reduce ______ emissions.
• Vilanova's been working ___ a coach for many years.
• The man ______ is always late.
• She arrived ____ the station just in time.
• The report must be completed ______ Wednesday.
• Complete the sentence: The charity run helped to raise ______ for the cause.
• After one night without sleep, concentration becomes difficult. If sleeplessness continues, the part of the brain ________ controls language, memory, planning and our sense of time is affected.
• One way to understand the role of sleep is to look at ________ happens if we don't get it.
• Complete the sentence: Nothing seemed very inspiring _____ then she heard a song called 'Simply the best'.
• He spoke to the audience __ confidence.
• I ran __________ my boss yesterday at the market.
• She's been waiting ___ the train for over an hour.
• The charity run helped to raise ______ for the cause.
• He bought ______ books.
• She went to her boss and apologised ______ being so slow.
• I ran __________ my boss yesterday at the market.
• Complete the sentence: There is ___ little time before the exam!
• Complete the sentence: It was an American, in 1919. At _________ time, the bags were mainly used by tea companies to allow customers to try the tea before buying it.
• They are looking forward to ______ you again.
• So why ________ we need to sleep?
• The teacher explained the rule in simple ______.
• If it rains, the picnic will be postponed ______ a day.
• It's very difficult to concentrate ___ prepositions!
• He suggested ______ to the cinema.
• I was impressed____subways my first time in Europe.
• I don't like driving long distances - I prefer to go __ air.
• After a week, my cousin had not _____ able to think of any good slogans.
• The town ______ a new library last year.
• The committee reached a decision ___ consensus.
• Complete the sentence: She should try listening _____ some of her favourite records for inspiration.
• I don't work at home, ___ a rule.
• He will have finished the project ______ the deadline.
• Complete the sentence: Michael Taylor came up ___ the idea of walking around the world after a trekking holiday in the Himalaya.
• I have a feeling this band will take ___ after their first real concert.
• He has been living in Paris ______ 2010.
• However, _________ this tradition...
• The policy targets cutting ______ emissions from industry.
• Complete the sentence: Three weeks ___ I returned from my holiday, I received something interesting in the post.
• The evidence supports the conclusion that the experiment was ______ controlled.
• She is very good ______ languages.
• For example, ________ the 1840s, thousands of people died in the USA looking for gold.
• Televisions and video players have gold components inside, and it is even used in the instruments ________ enable astronauts to travel...
• The children were excited ______ their trip to the zoo.
• The company might lose ______ client and it would be her fault.
• Meet me ______ the lobby door after the meeting.
• Which word correctly completes the sentence: My cousin had a terrible experience _____ she was working for a big advertising agency.
• I have a meeting __ Edinburgh
• My research career is taking ____ because my professor asked me to write a paper for an international journal.
• She has been working here ______ five years.
• Complete the sentence: He remembered to turn off the stove before leaving ______.
• Complete the sentence: But _________ first thought of putting tea leaves into small bags?
• Which word correctly completes the sentence: After a week, my cousin had not _____ able to think of any good slogans.
• Complete the sentence: The company plans to expand its operations ______ Asia next year.
• Complete the sentence: He accused her _____ having copied another very famous advertising campaign in which the same slogan had been used.
• It seems that for most people, gold still has ________ power to excite and thrill.
• Complete the sentence: _____ first, nothing seemed very inspiring.
• Where in the USA did thousands of people historically search for gold according to the example?
• The film was directed by a man ______ is not well-known.
• Which word best completes the sentence: It wasn't long ______ tea bags started to become popular in countries outside America?
• The museum is known ______ its ancient artifacts.
• The movie was ______ than the book.
• Which word could replace 'for example' when introducing a typical instance?
• But ________ we spend a third of our lives sleeping, it seems that...
• Which word completes: In ________ words, it seems...
• A large number of people gathered __ protest.
• My cousin stayed awake _____ night trying to think of a catchy slogan.
• She is not used to ______ in the morning.
• There wasn't very much interest ____ the idea.
• Complete the sentence: The box comes __ instructions.
• What trend is described regarding gold prices and desirability?
• Complete the sentence: These days, in millions of homes around the world, people make cups of tea _________ tea bags.
• The weather was so cold that I decided to wear ______ coats.
• The rain stopped, so we decided to go for a walk ______ the park.
• Complete the sentence: There were as _____ as 200 people at a poorly attended match.
• But now the focus has changed and ________ huge leisure industry has developed around it.
• As ____ as pasta dishes, they offer a wide range of pizzas.
• He paid attention ___ the instructions given.
• Two cars ran ________ each other this morning.
• I would rather you ______ quiet during the lesson.
• Modern people live busy lives, and making the perfect cup of tea properly is _________ important than making it easily and conveniently.
• Do not apply for the job at the zoo unless you are good _____ animals!
• And, of course, it can be used almost anywhere ________ of money.
• The police ran _______ the thief.
• For these reasons, gold remains ________ desirable now as it ever was.
• The answer ________ that no one knows.
• She would have helped if she ______ asked.
• Complete the sentence: He was fond __ his sister.
• Complete the sentence: She was about to phone her boss and admit that she ______ not thought of anything.
• The restaurant is famous ______ its seafood.
• Complete the sentence: My cousin rang her boss and told _____ that she thought it would make a great slogan.
• I am very puzzled ____ this Use of English question.
• In Britain, for _________, people held very strong views on how to make a good cup of tea.
• Complete the sentence: _____ of the reasons I came to the UK was to learn English.
• Neil is providing us ________ a lot of practice.
• He warned her _______ if she didn't think of something in the next twenty-four hours, there would be trouble.
• The film was so ______ that I fell asleep.
• He is famous ____ playing the guitar.
• This precious metal has not always been associated ______ happiness.
• Complete the sentence: He could hardly believe his luck when he found the wallet ______.
• Complete the sentence: She has a degree in engineering, and ______ in mathematics as well.
• She felt ______ about the decision to move abroad.
• The report was written by a scientist ______ studies climate change.
• The committee will vote on the proposal to see ______ it should be approved.
• Complete the sentence: I was never very good __ skiing as a child.
• Many people are allergic ______ nuts.
• She placed the book __ the shelf.
• The hotel was full, so we had to look for another ______.
• He asked me to meet him ______ the station.
• Complete the sentence: The evidence supports the conclusion that the experiment was ______ controlled.
• My cousin stayed awake _____ night trying to think of a catchy slogan.