C1 Gap fill 1

Question 1

The newspaper ____ a story about man-eating alligators.

Accepted Answer

featured

Question 2

The exhibition will surely ___ to lovers of modern art.

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appeal

Question 3

It's ____ pointless sitting the exam if you haven't done any revision.

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absolutely

Question 4

Early stimulation undoubtedly plays a ____ in a child's future development.

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role

Question 5

There has been a ____ rise in fuel prices.

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sharp

Question 6

Opera music isn't to Derek's ____; he prefers jazz.

Accepted Answer

taste

Question 7

The serious accident put Martha off horse-riding for ____.

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good

Question 8

What was considered the likely ____ of the wildfire?

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cause

Question 9

The architect makes a ____ of listening to his clients' needs.

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point

Question 10

The increase in stress-related illnesses is ____ due to our frenetic pace of life.

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largely

Question 11

When Jim fell silent, Hannah siezed the ____ to give her opinion.

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opportunity

Question 12

Reaching the summit, the view took my ___ away.

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breath

Question 13

Last but not ____, the earphones come with a stylish carrying case.

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least

Question 14

____ the effort to organise your notes after each class is always worthwhile.

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Making

Question 15

Despite his tight budget, Eric ____ out on an expensive designer sofa.

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splashed

Question 16

As a ____ of fact, I am in favour of investing in the project.

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matter

Question 17

Sam makes a ____ as a children's entertainer.

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living

Question 18

Ben and Mark only met last summer but they have become ___ friends.

Accepted Answer

close

Questions 18