The Joy of Homemade Bread

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.

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There is nothing quite (0) ___ the smell of fresh bread coming out of the oven. Many people who first tried baking at home as a hobby now (1) ___ it a regular part of their week. The basic ingredients are flour, water, yeast and salt, all of which are easy to (2) ___ hold of. The most important thing is patience, because the dough needs time to (3) ___ . Kneading, which (4) ___ pressing and folding the dough with your hands, can be surprisingly relaxing after a long day. Your first loaf may not (5) ___ out perfectly. It might be flat, or hard on the outside and still a little wet in the middle. But don't let that (6) ___ you off. Every baker has made mistakes, and with a little practice you will soon get the (7) ___ of it. Homemade bread is cheaper than most bread from the shops, and you know exactly what has gone into it. It also (8) ___ a lovely present for friends and neighbours.

The Joy of Homemade Bread

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