C1_Experience_Unit_1

We need a f__d______l shift in how we think about the

value of a holiday. Everyone thinks it’s purely a luxury but

that’s not the case. (Write the missing word)

To keep your mind active and e_g___d , you should

read actively and try to learn new things such as a foreign

language.

Treat a m_n___e task such as drafting a report as a

chance to practise mindfulness rather than feeling bored

and burdened.

I was told that the movie was very unique and

w__t_ , but I was disappointed by the lack of

originality and humour in the plot.

I love the quote by Maya Angelou that ‘you can only become

truly ac_________d at something you love’.

When she answered the door it took her a minute before

she recognised me. Once inside we had a lot to catch up

on – everything that (go on) over the

years.

• had been going on

• had gone on

• was going on

• went on

Today, I went to the village where I grew

up as a child. I got really excited when I saw the

sign that (read) ‘Midsummer 6 miles’.

• reads

• read

• was read

• was reading

The cyclist was probably going to the leisure centre

because I could see his tennis bag which

(firmly, tie down) to his bike

• was firmly tied down

• had been firmly tied down

• was being firmly tied down

• would be firmly tied down

Hopefully this contract will _______ the way for

future collaborations between the two companies.

• pray

• prey

• pave

• paw

Having a ________ memory helps me to forget the

negative and focus on the positive. That’s how I prefer it.

• seductive

• seclusive

• selective

• serpentine