CAE Use of English

Multiple Choice Cloze

For Questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best
fits each space.
How to Have Perfect Posture
Next time you take a look in the mirror, try standing sideways on. Do you see a long elegant
back or are your shoulders as rounded as the hump of a camel?
Bad posture normally starts in our teenage years when we slouch around with our
(0) ..................... trying to look cool. But (1) ............ up those who now while away their days
sitting in front of a computer where its (2) ............... too easy to neglect something as
essential as good posture.
As we grow older these poor (3) .................. are exacerbated, but by taking (4) .........
immediately we can not only look and feel better but protect our body for the future. Make
sure you sleep on a firm mattress at night. (5) .......... lying flat on your back; instead try
sleeping in a curled position on your side. The (6) .............. revival in platform shoes doesnt
help and wearing shoes with heels more than (7) .............. centimetres high is just asking for
(8) ............... Dont load everything into a bag that you wear on one shoulder or youll end up
lopsided. (9) ............... the weight evenly by wearing a rucksack or even a bag around your
waist. When you get home from a days studying or work its all too (10) .................. to slump
on the sofa in front of the telly. Sitting in this way (11).............. feel comfortable but it
prevents you from breathing properly. Try to sit (12) ................ with the stomach pulled
firmly in.
1 A
2 A
3 A
4 A
5 A
6 A
7 A
8 A
9 A
10 A
11 A
12 A
(0)

head
B feet
C eyes
so
B quite
C all
customs
B habits
C rituals
course
B something
C moves
evade
B prevent
C avoid
existing
B topical
C contemporary
various
B several
C considerable
concern
B problem
C trouble
scatter
B circulate
C disseminate
enticing
B attractive
C irresistible
may
B could
C will
level
B erect
C vertical
A series B ISSUE C programme D release

D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D

hands
rather
practices
action
restrain
current
numerous
fuss
distribute
tempting
should
upright

Sound Advice for Language Learners

A recent (0) ......... of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the
(1) ........ of second language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those (2) ........
a language course. One suggestion is that you (3) ........... whether you are likely to be

successful at learning a language. Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example?
Do you have enough time to learn a language? The major (4) ........ will be your own time and
effort. Therefore you must make sure that the course on offer leads to a (5) ........
qualification. Also, be realistic in your (6) ...... . If you don't set achievable aims you are
more likely to give up. Do not be deceived (7) ........... thinking that the most expensive
courses are the best. (8) ........... around to get the best possible value for money. You should
also bear in mind that the quicker you learn a language the more quickly you forget it.
Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by enrolling on a (9) ..........
course. Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching
methodology her chances of (10) ............ progress were high. Three years (11) ........ she
remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow (12) ............ her first
experience. "I should have consolidated what I'd learn by continuing to study, even if it
were by myself."
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A

domain
wondering
assess
charge
recognised
sights
by
Nose
rapid
achieving
on
up

B branch
B thinking
B review
B cost
B understood
B ends
B about
B Push
B crash
B doing
B forward
B on

C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

field
looking
balance
price
valued
objects
into
Run
quick
gaining
from
through

D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D

area
considering
survey
valuation
regarded
goals
in
Shop
fast
making
onward
out

0) A reason B POINT C fact D logic

Phobias
The (0) ... of Phobia Awareness Week is to highlight the difficulties that many people (1) ...
in everyday situations. It is important to (2) ... between a fear and a phobia. It's (3) ... usual
for all of us to have our own peculiar fears, for example being anxious around snakes or
nervous about flying. However, only a very small proportion of us actually have a phobia of
these things. When these fears begin to (4) ... you embarrassment or you feel that your life
is being disrupted then you would be wise to (5) ... treatment for what could potentially be a
phobia. By far the most (6) ... phobia and potentially the most disruptive is agoraphobia. The
word derives from Greek and (7) ... means 'fear of the marketplace' but we apply it today to
describe a distressing (8) ... in which people (9) ... going outside because of the awful
feelings of anxiety that arise. Treatment of phobias usually consists of the patient (10) ...
behavioural therapy during which they gradually get used to being near the object or the
situation that causes them fear. Drugs may be (11) ... to treat anxiety and many people opt
for alternative therapy such as acupuncture or hypnosis to help them come to (12) ... with
their fear and conquer it.

1 A
2 A
3 A
4 A
5 A
6 A
7 A
8 A
9 A
10 A
11 A
12 A
Open

face
choose
very
cause
explore
standard
precisely
illness
dodge
undergoing
released
acceptance
Cloze

B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B

confront
distinguish
absolutely
make
hunt
average
specifically
condition
avoid
taking
issued
terms

C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C

meet
select
quite
create
search
normal
literally
disease
miss
experiencing
certified
realisation

D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D

join
pick
truly
give
seek
common
exactly
injury
slip
doing
prescribed
comfort

For questions 1-15, Complete the following article by writing each missing word in the
space. Use only one word in each space.
Thai Food
No other national cuisine has enjoyed quite the degree
of popularity that Thai food (1) .......... Ten years ago it was a rarity in
Europe and the United States and (2) .......... that it was virtually
unknown. Now Thai cooking has (3) .......... one of the Wests favourite
exotic styles of cooking. As well as the growing (4) .......... of Thai
restaurants throughout the world, there has been an increase little
(5) .......... little in the availability of ingredients on supermarket shelves.
(6) .......... Western cooks it is becoming quite practical to try authentic
versions of Thai dishes at home. One of the things that makes Thai
cooking (7) .......... a challenge is the sheer variety of types of dish.
Thai food lies between Chinese and Indian cuisine, with influences
(8) .......... Burma, Cambodia and Malaysia, each of (9) .......... has had an
effect on Thailand at different stages of (10) .......... history. Some of
the ingredients come from (11) .......... afield. Chillies, to give (12) ..........
one example, are originally from Central and South America but
were incorporated quickly (13) .......... the national diet. Taken all
(14) .........., these influences from abroad have (15) .......... Thai cooking
a strongly regional set of cuisines.
Pre-History
That fragment of pottery, that little piece of bone or the remains of an early human tool
are (1) ... often the only evidence we have of our early history. However, (2) ... a consequence
of the work of archaeologists and others in this field, we have (3) ... the years built (4) ... an
extremely good understanding of early human development. This is the case (5) ... the fact
that there is no written evidence of the period we term Pre-History. (6) ... is startling to
note is that this period, which predates the invention of writing, accounts (7) ... 99% of

human existence. It was (8) ... this time that discoveries that shaped the human race were
made, early settlements created that (9) ... to become our major cities and (10) ... general
was the time when the very foundations of human civilisation were laid. The evidence of our
pre-history can be found everywhere, from remnants of human existence buried deep in the
ground (11) ... ancient pathways and burial grounds. The first and easiest place to start your
exploration of prehistory is of (12) ... your local museum, particularly (13) ... you are
interested in discovering more about the area where you live. You may (14) ... have a local
archaeological group that would be prepared to let you work (15) ... a volunteer.
(0) is
Stress
Stress (0) ... often called a 21st century illness but it has always been with us if perhaps
(1) ... different names. These days we regard stress (2) ... a necessary evil of modern living.
Yet stress is not negative and without (3) ... we would not enjoy some of the highpoints in
life (4) ... as the anticipation before a date or the tension leading (5) ... to an important
match. All these situations produce stress but (6) ... you can control it and not the other
way (7) ... you will feel stimulated, not worn (8) ... Unlike these situations, which are
generally positive and easier to deal with, sitting in a train (9) ... is late, (10) ... stuck in a
traffic jam, working to a tight deadline are (11) ... harder to manage and control. Stress is
now recognised as a medical problem and as a signficant factor (12) ... causing coronary
heart disease, high blood pressure and a high cholesterol count. Patients are often unwilling
to admit to stress problems (13) ... they feel they are a form of social failure and it is
important that symptoms (14) ... identified in order to avoid unnecessary suffering. So what
should we be looking out for as danger signals? Common signs of stress are increased
tiredness, irritability and (15) ... inability to cope with certain situations.
Word Formation
Read the text and then write the correct form of the word on the right:

Read the text and then write the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete
the gaps. There is an example at the beginning:
(0) knowledge
21st Century Workplace
The economy of the 21st century will be based on
skills and (0) ... according to a recent report.
The study shows that throughout this century there
will be more jobs in the workplace for those with (1) ...

KNOW
QUALIFY

and the right skills, and fewer jobs for those with none.
The best (2) ... will be one that can demonstrate a level
of academic or (3) ... achievement that can enable the
individual to support their CV with evidence of
desirable personal qualities. As (4) ... and
technological advances make typical working
practices redundant (5) ... employees will need
to show various personal attributes.
As well as wanting people who are flexible,
companies are also looking for evidence of (6) ...
It is also (7)............ necessary to be an excellent
communicator as the majority of (8) ..... make their
profits from the skills of people selling their goods as
much as from the producers themselves.
The new economy is here to stay and unless
businesses show the (9) ... to adapt they may find they
are (10) ... according to the authors of the report.

EMPLOY
VOCATION
GLOBE
PROSPECT

ADAPT
INCREASE
ORGANISE

WILL
SUSTAIN

Read the text and then write the correct form of the word on the right:
People of the Forest
This TV (0) ... documentary follows a family of chimpanzees
who live in the forest of Tanzania. Set in (1) ...
scenery the programme gives us a fascinating insight into
the life and social (2) ... of these creatures.

DOCUMENT
SPECTACLE

(3) ... we humans share 98% of our genes with

chimpanzees; indeed, they are our closest relative in the
animal (4) ... and scenes in the documentary offer clear
evidence of our (5) ... . The focus of the film is on Fifi and
we first see her as a (6) ... five-year-old who spends all her
time annoying her younger brother. Meanwhile, the older male
chimps seem to be involved in an endless fight for (7) ... . And it
is no suprise to learn that while all this is taking place the
females are left to deal with the day-to-day (8) ... matters.

APPEAR

ACTION

KING
SIMILAR
PLAY
SUPREME
ORGANISE

Make sure you set aside an hour to watch this. The (9) ...
GEOGRAPHY
splendour of the location makes this programme worthwhile
viewing, although our (10) ... to these animals will make you
LIKE
think.
Gapped Sentences
Think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences. Here is
an example:

Could you do me a ........and hold the door open while I bring in the shopping?
All those in ........ of the proposal please raise your hand.
After being out of fashion for years the painter is now in ........ with the critics.
Example: FAVOUR
Q1
The local council have commissioned a local artist to create a statue in ........ of the late
Prime Minister.
This computer is so much faster since we added extra .........
I have difficulty remembering things from way back and have no ........ whatsoever of much
before the age of five.
Q2
The police have sealed of the crime ........ whilst forensic tests are carried out.
In the opening ........ of the play we see the two lovers making plans for their wedding.
Our reporter is at the ........ now and we can speak to her live now.
Q3
Tom has his own legal ........ in the centre of town.
I haven't ridden a bike for years so I'm probably a bit out of .........
He was telling me how much he's looking forward to leaving college and putting the things
he's learnt into .........
Q4
You're ........ to choose which module to study as long as there are no timetable clashes.
The service is entirely ........ of charge although they are always happy to receive donations.
I've been completely ........ from pain since I had that tooth out last week.

Q5
Can you keep an ........ on my bags while I pay for the tickets?

Her eyesight was failing and she was having real problems threading the cotton through
the ........ of the needle.
We are looking for someone who has an ........ for design and who will be able to contribute
creatively to the team.

Q6
John has just taken up the ........ of Marketing Manager at a local college.
He put me in a really difficult ........ asking for money when he knows I'm not very well off.
The yoga teacher told everyone to remain in a standing ........ for 30 seconds.
Q7
Apparently, the police are going to ........ the man with assault following that fight the other
week.
I couldn't get the car to start this morning and finally had to ........ the battery as it had
gone flat.
The company have been asked to submit a proposal outlining how much they will ........ for the
consultancy work.
Q8
During the tutorial I was asked to give my........ of the portrayal of the main character in the
film.
There was a wonderful ........ from the hotel window, which looked out over beautiful
countryside.
Our son couldn't see the game as his ........ was blocked by the people in front.
Q9
I had a real ........ of achievement when I passed the exams and got my degree.
I don't see the ........ of going all the way into town when we can buy the dress locally.
Paul has a great ........ of humour and always has everyone in the office in fits of laughter.
Q10
It wasn't my ........ - the vase just fell off the table.
There was a ........ with the computer and we had to take it back to the shop to get it
repaired.

The manager is always finding ........ with people and complaining about the quality of their
work.
Q11
In the not too ........ future many of the diseases we suffer from today will be eradicated.
I'm a little worried about Steve lately as he seems so ........ and in a world of his own.
The story follows the hero as he travels to ........ galaxies in search of other life forms.
Q12
I am writing with ........ to our recent meeting on 21st May.
I think students in other countries seem to have more ........ for teachers than they do here.
The match has been cancelled out of ........ for the death of our previous Manager.
Q13
They are planning to postpone their house-warming ........ till the spring when the weather is
nicer.
There is little support within the ........ for a change of leadership and most politicians seem
happy to support the Prime Minister.
The restaurant got very busy when a coach ........ arrived full of people travelling to the
coast.
Q14
OK, I have time to answer one more ........ and then I'll move onto the next item.
The press are calling into ........ Government claims that the crime rate has fallen and point to
latest research figures as evidence that this isn't true.
The company claim there is absolutely no ........ of making anybody redundant as business has
never been better.
Q15
I'm driving into town and can ........ you off at the station if you need a lift.
Can we just ........ the subject and talk about something else, please.
Gardeners be warned that temperatures are likely to ........ to below freezing tonight.
Q16
The local council have commissioned a local artist to create a statue in ........ of the late
Prime Minister.

This computer is so much faster since we added extra .........

I have difficulty remembering things from way back and have no ........ whatsoever of much
before the age of five.
Q17
The police have sealed of the crime ........ whilst forensic tests are carried out.
In the opening ........ of the play we see the two lovers making plans for their wedding.
Our reporter is at the ........ now and we can speak to her live now.
Q18
Tom has his own legal ........ in the centre of town.
I haven't ridden a bike for years so I'm probably a bit out of .........
He was telling me how much he's looking forward to leaving college and putting the things
he's learnt into .........
Q19
Can you keep an ........ on my bags while I pay for the tickets?
Her eyesight was failing and she was having real problems threading the cotton through
the ........ of the needle.
We are looking for someone who has an ........ for design and who will be able to contribute
creatively to the team.
Q20
You're ........ to choose which module to study as long as there are no timetable clashes.
The service is entirely ........ of charge although they are always happy to receive donations.
I've been completely ........ from pain since I had that tooth out last week.

1. Apparently, the restaurant in town has been bought out by someone else.
UNDER
I hear the restaurant in town .........................................
2. Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she'd failed her driving test.
BROKE
Sarah ........................................ soon as she heard she'd failed her driving test.

3. The Government recently said our problems are the fault of the worldwide economic
slowdown.
PLACED
The Government have ........................................ the worldwide economic slowdown for our
problems.
4. You led me to believe the job was mine if I wanted it.
IMPRESSION
I ........................................ that the job was mine if I wanted it.
5. He would never have guessed that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country.
LITTLE
........................................ that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country.
6. Feel free to telephone if you have any further problems.
CALL
Do not ........................................ if you have any further problems.
7. When you do decide what you want to do, please let us know.
MIND
When ........................................ what you want to do please let us know.
8. Do you mind if I come over to see you later?
OBJECTION
Do you ........................................ coming over to see you later?
1. How can I make him understand that I don't want to see him any more?
ACROSS
How can I ......................................... that I don't want to see him any more?
2. Parents predict chaos in schools unless the strike is called off.
RESULT
Parents claim it ........................................ the teacher's strike goes ahead.
3. Police are warning people to check for forged notes which are currently in circulation.
LOOKOUT
Police are warning people to be ....................................... forged notes which are currently in
circulation.
4. If you must be noisy could you go outside and play.
INSIST
If you ........................................ noise could you go outside to play.
5. It's possible that they got the wrong idea and thought the party was next week.
REACHED
They might ........................................ conclusion and thought the party was next week.

6. It was a mistake not to write the telephone number down.

POINT
I should ........................................ writing down the telephone number.
7. Apparently, they're planning on rerouting the traffic to reduce congestion.
DRAWN
Plans ........................................ reroute the traffic to reduce congestion.
8. Can you possibly get me the work as soon as possible.
APPRECIATE
I ........................................ you could get the work to me as soon as possible.
1. You could have been seriously injured not wearing a seat belt.
THINK
You should ......................................... seriously injured not wearing a seat belt.
2. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible.
CONVENIENCE
Please respond .........................................
3. The hotel was further away from the beach than was claimed in the brochure.
NOWHERE
The hotel ......................................... the beach as they'd claimed in the brochure.
4. I wasn't expecting my colleagues to organise a farewell party on my last day at the
company.
TAKEN
I ......................................... when my colleagues organised a farewell party on my last day.
5. It's not likely to happen but if you're not satisfied with the product we'll refund your
money.
EVENT
........................................ that you are not satisfied with the product your money will be
refunded.
6. It's one thing to think there's a demand for your product and another to actually make a
sale.
WORLD
There's ........................................ between thinking there's a demand for your product and
actually making a sale.
7. I'm sure we went the wrong way at the last junction.
TAKEN
We must ........................................ at the last junction.

8. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late.

TRACK
Sorry, I ........................................ time.