C2 Proficiency (CPE) >> Open Cloze Worksheets >> The second part of the 'Reading and Use of English' paper in the C2 Proficiency Examination is open cloze, in which students must use only one word to fill each space in a short text. The required words are usually grammatical, such as pronouns, articles, relative pronouns, prepositions, auxiliary verbs and so on.
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Open Cloze Worksheet 13
For each question, fill the space with only ONE word.
1. Open a window. It's hot ________ in here to melt a candle.
2. Despite ________ somewhat damaged reputation, lawyers still play a crucial role.
3. I used to work so hard. ________ days, I take things easier and feel better for it.
4. I know a local farmer who ________ me supplied with fresh eggs every week.
5. It's sad to read about famous Hollywood names who end ________ being penniless when they get older.
6. After all your travels, you must ________ seen so many amazing sights.
7. My teacher said she's amazed at the lengths people go ________ to avoid doing homework.
8. I don't know what they decided to do because I wasn't party ________ negotiations.
