Swimming in the Wild

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.

even

still

yet

just

gets

causes

makes

turns

gives

takes

brings

puts

long

far

well

soon

thought

idea

opinion

view

prior

ahead

before

until

look

glance

stare

spot

raise

grow

lift

rise

Fans of outdoor swimming say there is (0) ___ quite like it. Instead of counting lengths in a crowded indoor pool, they swim in rivers, lakes and the sea, (1) ___ in the middle of winter. Many say it (2) ___ them feel more alive than any other form of exercise. The cold water certainly (3) ___ some getting used to. Experienced swimmers advise beginners to get in slowly, to stay in for just a few minutes at first, and to get out as (4) ___ as they start to shiver. A warm drink and plenty of dry clothes are essential afterwards. Safety is also important. It is never a good (5) ___ to swim alone, and swimmers should always check the weather and the state of the water (6) ___ they set off. Brightly coloured hats make swimmers easier to (7) ___ from the shore, too. Despite the risks, outdoor swimming is on the (8) ___ , and on summer weekends the most popular lakes can be as busy as any beach.

Swimming in the Wild

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