C2 Proficiency - Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 31

1. His disorganised speech indicated that he was quite ___________ in his thinking.

    discerning

    muddled

    profound

    jumbled

2. I'm not sure of this painting's value, so I would like to have it ___________.

    assessed

    evaluated

    appraised

    counted

3. The kidnappers demanded a ___________ for the safe return of the manager's wife.

    bribe

    reward

    price

    ransom

4. Her speech was a(n) ___________ plea for justice, stirring the hearts of all who heard it.

    dispassionate

    lackadaisical

    indifferent

    impassioned

5. In conflict zones, ___________ are common as they help maintain order and monitor the movement of goods and people.

    checkpoints

    barricades

    customs

    road-blocks

6. He knew in his ___________ that choosing to pursue his dream, though risky, was the right decision.

    head

    mind

    heart

    nerve

7. After hours of negotiation, they refused to ___________ to the unreasonable demands.

    give on

    give in

    let in

    let on

8. She was ___________ multiple responsibilities at work, making her days extremely busy.

    juggling

    bouncing

    straining

    sifting