The joy of ice-skating - Module 4
B2 First · Open Cloze · First Expert Student's Resource Book, Pearson Education
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 many people, ice-skating is remembered as a skill (0) ___ they tried but failed to master in childhood. Very (1) ___ ever go back and attempt to take (2) ___ the sport again. This is a shame because once you've built (3) ___ a bit of confidence, ice-skating is great exercise as (4) ___ as being enjoyable and fun. Most major cities in the UK now have ice-skating rinks and most rinks have an introductory package for new ice-skaters, which includes either group (5) ___ individual lessons. There are various types of ice-skating but many newcomers choose ice-dance (6) ___ it is the most sociable activity on ice. Skaters find that the thrill of moving around so gracefully is like (7) ___ else they've ever experienced. Of course, such grace doesn't come overnight. A couple of hours' individual tuition with a teacher, plus five hours' practice each week is roughly the level (8) ___ commitment needed to make progress.
The joy of ice-skating
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