The Joys of Horse Riding - Test 4
B2 First · Open Cloze · Cambridge English First 3, Cambridge University Press
For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning.
For me, riding a horse is a delightful combination (0) ___ adventure, excitement and relaxation. You can proceed at a slow, peaceful trot (9) ___ choose to go at full speed, (10) ___ you prefer that. (11) ___ I love most about being on a horse is that you get a different view of the world, seeing things you would not normally see, totally surrounded by nature. Each ride has (12) ___ own appeal. I especially cherish cold, crisp days in winter when the ground sparkles with snow. Even riding in the rain has a certain appeal – splashing through puddles and galloping home quickly so (13) ___ to escape the next downpour. (14) ___ paths you ride along may be familiar, you can never quite predict the surprises beyond the next corner. Riding alone can be fabulous, but going out on horses with a friend is best of (15) ___ . Even the horses seem to enjoy the company of each (16) ___ .
The joys of horse riding
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