Keeping Three Balls in the Air

B2 First · Multiple Choice Cloze · Cambridge Ready original exercise

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.

provided

unless

although

despite

usual

used

common

normal

put

move

take

bring

falling

bending

lying

sitting

made

done

taken

given

measurable

considerable

massive

huge

looking

watching

seeing

noticing

make

take

have

give

Most people think of juggling as a skill that takes years to (0) ___ . In fact, almost anyone can learn the basics in a few weeks, (1) ___ they are prepared to practise for ten minutes a day. Beginners usually start with two soft balls, throwing one up and then the other, until they get (2) ___ to the rhythm. Only when this feels comfortable do they (3) ___ on to a third ball. Teachers say the biggest mistake is looking at your hands instead of the top of each throw. Another tip is to stand in front of a bed, so you don't have to keep (4) ___ down to pick up the balls you drop. Scientists have also (5) ___ an interest in juggling. One study found that after several weeks of practice, learners' brains showed small but (6) ___ changes in the areas that control movement. So, if you are (7) ___ for a hobby that is cheap, fun and good for your brain, why not (8) ___ juggling a try?

Keeping Three Balls in the Air

govern

master

command

rule

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