C1 Advanced - Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 23

1. I watched in horror as the thief ___________ the window of the car and stole the purse inside.

    fractured

    cracked

    crushed

    smashed

2. The pristine landscape was ___________ by the destructive force of the hurricane.

    ravaged

    preserved

    safeguarded

    beaten

3. The mediator helped the disputing neighbours ___________ the boundary issue.

    prolong

    settle

    address

    postpone

4. They needed to study ___________ management in order to make better decisions with their investments.

    funding

    cash

    finance

    costs

5. The former leader decided to ___________ control of the organisation to focus on other ventures.

    secure

    retire

    relinquish

    leave

6. The teacher ___________ that all students complete their homework before the next class.

    discouraged

    deterred

    detained

    urged

7. The company decided to ___________ the production of their outdated product line.

    extinguish

    discontinue

    abolish

    ostracise

8. The athlete ___________ his pace during the race, eventually finishing in first place.

    maintained

    kept

    preserved

    persevered