Earplugs for Rockers - Unit 6

C2 Proficiency · Multiple Choice Cloze · Objective Proficiency 2nd Edition Workbook, Cambridge University Press

For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

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command

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exposure

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acquire

comprise

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relate

cover

exceeds

overtakes

passes

transcends

utilise

address

apply

spread

Rock legends Phil Collins, Sting and Ozzy Osbourne all (0) ___ years of ear-blasting rock music have (1) ___ their toll on their hearing. But a new European Union (2) ___ introduced today means the likes of Morissey, Marilyn Manson and Madonna could all be sporting earplugs onstage as they churn (3) ___ their greatest hits. While the image perhaps isn't very rock and roll, musicians have welcomed the new rules. A spokesperson for the Musicians' Union said many artists, from orchestra players to rock stars, suffer hearing problems due to frequent (4) ___ to loud music. 'We welcome the new legislation and are calling on all musicians to (5) ___ in custom-made earplugs.' The rules (6) ___ pubs, nightclubs, restaurants and concert arenas, all of whose management must now ensure the hearing of their staff is protected if music in the venue regularly (7) ___ 85 decibels. The regulations do not, however, (8) ___ to members of the public.

Earplugs for Rockers

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