The power of art galleries - Unit 7

C1 Advanced · Multiple Choice Cloze · Complete Advanced, Cambridge University Press

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

round

back

over

through

includes

arrives

involves

comes

reluctant

opposed

hostile

regretful

regarding

according to

concerning

depending on

prestige

capacity

status

grade

clear

lighten

refresh

calm

As it happens

In turn

As a consequence

In any event

appeal

passion

attraction

commitment

Would you like to find out about someone’s (0) ___ on art? Then send them an invitation to a gallery and see how long they take to get (1) ___ to you. Many people claim to enjoy looking at art, yet when it (2) ___ to actually visiting a gallery, they may appear (3) ___ to do so. But why? Admittedly, entering large galleries can seem intimidating. Yet, (4) ___ which ones you visit, you might get to see some of the finest art ever created. In smaller galleries, you can also purchase the work of new artists, before they achieve celebrity (5) ___ and their work increases in price. What’s more, the atmosphere there can really (6) ___ your head as you quietly contemplate the artworks on display. (7) ___ , however we choose to engage with art, the important thing is what we take away from it – the sense of being part of something much larger than ourselves, for example. Moreover, there’s nothing quite like being among a crowd of gallery-goers who completely share your (8) ___ for art.

The power of art galleries

insight

perspective

approach

overview

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