Caretakers wanted! - Unit 11

C1 Advanced · Open Cloze · Complete Advanced, 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.

Are you the kind of person who'd prefer to live as far as (0) ___ from the hustle and bustle of city life? (1) ___ indeed you feel you fit that description and want to get (2) ___ from it all, then look no further than the many adverts in the media for a highly unusual job opportunity. There are plenty (3) ___ seek caretakers to look after remote islands. The jobs can cover a huge range of possibilities – anything from the most luxurious living conditions to a more back-to-basics situation, with very (4) ___ of the facilities we might nowadays (5) ___ for granted, such as mains electricity. However, the upsides can (6) ___ than make up for these. There could be free accommodation and food, (7) ___ to mention the spectacular views from wherever you're located. Indeed, some of those who've undertaken these jobs may wish their stay had been extended well (8) ___ the end of their contract, and often describe them as a once-in-a-lifetime experience on their return.

Caretakers wanted!

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