Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 1

1. This house is so old now. When it rains, the windows leak and the roof needs to be replaced soon. , we love it and would never move to another.
a. nevertheless
b. although
c. though
d. despite

2. You can't ignore this problem any longer. You have to with it so we can go on with the plan.
a. deal
b. do
c. solve
d. beat

3. I don't like watching soap operas and films on TV. I prefer documentaries with people talking about their lives.
a. reality
b. real
c. authentic
d. genuine

4. Has someone moved the drinks the table while I was gone? I'm sure that glass in front of Peter was mine.
a. off
b. along
c. around
d. on

5. We couldn't find the hotel and it was getting dark we got out a map and studied it carefully.
a. so
b. and
c. but
d. if

6. Well, according to the timetable, a bus should be along in two minutes. But I wouldn't be surprised if we had to wait another half an hour!
a. less
b. below
c. about
d. round

7. Martin Jones, as the Gentle Bank Robber during his three-year reign, was jailed for 25 years today at the Central Court.
a. named
b. reputed
c. called
d. known

8. I was born about 30km Rome but have always lived in Great Britain.
a. from
b. to
c. far
d. near