Part 2 Open cloze

Open cloze · Test 3

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Задание в формате Reading and Use of English, Part 2: текст с 8 пропусками, в каждый нужно вписать одно слово. Вариантов нет — проверяются предлоги, союзы, местоимения и устойчивые выражения.

The secret life of trees

It has long been assumed that trees compete (0) with one another for light and water. Recent research, however, suggests that (1) reality they often cooperate. In forests, trees are connected (2) a vast underground network of fungi, through which they can share nutrients.

Older trees, sometimes referred to (3) ‘mother trees’, appear to pass sugars to younger ones growing in their shade. Some scientists even claim that trees can warn (4) another of danger: when one is attacked by insects, it releases chemicals that prompt its neighbours to strengthen (5) defences.

Not all experts are convinced. Some argue that the evidence has been exaggerated, and that much more research is needed (6) any firm conclusions can be drawn. (7) the debate turns out, one thing is clear: a forest is far more than (8) a collection of individual trees.

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Open cloze: Part 2 экзамена C1 Advanced

Open cloze — вторая часть Reading and Use of English в Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE). В тексте 8 пропусков, в каждый нужно вписать одно слово, вариантов ответа нет. За каждый верный ответ — 1 балл, орфография должна быть точной.

Что проверяет задание

  • грамматические слова: предлоги, артикли, местоимения, вспомогательные глаголы;
  • союзы и связки: although, which, what is more;
  • части устойчивых выражений: for one thing, make all the difference, according to.

Как тренироваться

  • Сначала определите, какая часть речи нужна в пропуске.
  • Читайте предложение целиком: часто подсказка стоит после пропуска.
  • Выписывайте устойчивые выражения из объяснений — они повторяются на экзамене.

Open cloze: C1 Advanced Part 2

Open cloze is Part 2 of the Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) Reading and Use of English paper. A text has 8 gaps, and you write one word in each, with no options. Each correct answer gets 1 mark, and spelling must be correct.

What it tests

  • grammar words: prepositions, articles, pronouns, auxiliaries;
  • linking words: although, which, what is more;
  • parts of fixed phrases: for one thing, make all the difference, according to.

How to practise

  • Decide which part of speech the gap needs.
  • Read the whole sentence: the clue is often after the gap.
  • Note down the fixed phrases from the explanations.