Part 2 Open cloze

Open cloze · Test 4

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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 art of saying no

Many of us find it surprisingly difficult to turn down requests, (0) even when we know we do not have time to help. We agree to extra work, social events and favours, partly because we are afraid (1) disappointing others and partly because saying yes feels easier (2) the moment.

The problem is that every yes to someone else is, in effect, a no to something (3) . Over time, people (4) constantly put others’ needs first can end up exhausted and resentful.

Learning to refuse politely is a skill like any (5) . It helps to be honest and brief: there is no need to give a long explanation, (6) to apologise again and again. Some people find it useful to buy time by saying they will think (7) the request before replying.

Above (8) , remember that saying no to a request is not the same as rejecting the person who made it.

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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.