Up the Wall

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.

lean

stand

depend

sit

have

make

do

take

possible

likely

available

easy

able

suitable

capable

likely

makes

does

gives

takes

at

by

on

in

cheer

shout

clap

call

succeeds

manages

achieves

affords

Indoor climbing has (0) ___ off in recent years, and new climbing centres are opening in towns everywhere. Unlike climbing on real rock, it does not (1) ___ on the weather, and beginners can (2) ___ a go without buying any equipment of their own. Shoes and harnesses are (3) ___ for hire at the centre, and staff are on hand to show newcomers the basics. The routes up the walls are marked with coloured holds, so climbers can always find one that is (4) ___ for their level. Climbing (5) ___ your whole body a workout, especially your arms, legs and fingers. But it is a mental challenge too, because you need to plan each move in (6) ___ and stay calm when you are high above the floor. Many climbers say the best thing about the sport is the friendly atmosphere. People share tips with complete strangers, and they (7) ___ each other on from below. When someone finally (8) ___ to reach the top of a difficult route, the whole room often breaks into applause.

Up the Wall

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