C2 Proficiency - Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 22

1. The difference between roads and rivers is not very ___________ defined on this map. That could be a problem.

    solidly

    markedly

    distinctly

    clearly

2. Out upon the cloud covered hills, we only caught the occasional glimpse of the town lights ___________ far below in the valley.

    glimmering

    sparkling

    flashing

    beaming

3. After a month, I will ___________ the ropes and won't keep bothering you for help.

    learn

    show

    get

    finish

4. Here's something that will give you ___________ for thought. Every year, there are 90 million more people on the Earth than the year before!

    stop

    break

    pause

    reason

5. And also among our guests tonight we are fortunate enough to have the ___________ environmentalist, Kathy Wong.

    notorious

    prestigious

    monumental

    eminent

6. When I ___________ my fingers, I want you to stop playing but continue to tap your feet to the rhythm.

    break

    click

    crack

    bang

7. ___________ retrospect, we should have noticed how unhappy Carla had become in her marriage. I partly blame myself.

    with

    at

    under

    in

8. Haiti is by far and ___________ the most beautiful place I have ever been to.

    above

    over

    away

    along