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C1 Plus Test 5

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  • … studies have discovered its benefits. (NUMBER)
    innumerable / numerous
  • Unfortunately, I don’t have enough time to visit the gym regularly. ABLE = If I had more time, … more regular visits to the gym.
    I would be able to make
  • She didn’t mind where she sat. DIFFERENCE = … where she sat.
    It made no difference to her
  • The dances were used to celebrate … events. (SIGNIFY)
    significant
  • Dancing is a socialising event, … us to be physically close to people. (ABLE)
    enabling
  • I finally … an ambition. (FULFILLED / ACCOMPLISHED)
    fulfilled
  • Their books have … their usual high-quality job.
    done
  • This door must never be locked. ACCOUNT = On … be locked.
    no account must this door ever
  • His friend recommended the website where he bought the equipment. ON = He bought the equipment from that website … a friend.
    on the recommendation of
  • It was becoming more complex, … it was still seen by many as an amusement … than a sport.
    although – rather
  • … the early 20th century, the game had already acquired some of its present-day complexities.
    By
  • We never imagined it might happen. OCCURRED = It … it might happen.
    never occurred to us (that)
  • You shouldn’t … read it as an alternative to actually going. (HARDLY / BARELY / MERELY / SCARCELY)
    merely
  • It can improve interpersonal … (RELATE)
    relationships
  • Use the book as a … of inspiration for your own trip.
    source
  • Its superb descriptive prose is another plus … .
    point
  • The game soon … something of a craze.
    became
  • … no substitute for a visit, this book provides a fascinating commentary to the Galapagos experience. (DESPITE / WHILST / WHEREAS)
    whilst
  • They warned players … the wearing of evening dress.
    against
  • Although nothing compares to the real-life experience, this book does … close.
    come
  • Nothing compares to exploring those landscapes, … up close with their unique wildlife.
    getting
  • The book … in celebrating the weird sights of the islands. (= manages)
    succeeds
  • There are many illustrations of the game … played.
    being
  • The shop is now being managed by a supermarket chain. TAKEN = A supermarket chain … of the shop.
    has taken over the management
  • They used the name Ping-Pong, … sought to imitate the sound … by the ball striking the table.
    which – made