Lunch on the Grass

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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except

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leave

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miss

forget

sight

view

scene

look

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versus

contrary

against

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Over

After

Beyond

spins

turns

twists

rolls

When the sun comes out, there are few (0) ___ pleasures than a picnic. The best picnic food is easy to carry and can be eaten (1) ___ plates or knives and forks. Sandwiches, pies and fresh fruit are all (2) ___ favourites, but it is best to (3) ___ anything that might melt in the heat, such as chocolate. Keep drinks cool by packing them in a bag with some ice, and don't (4) ___ to bring a blanket to sit on. Look for a spot in the shade, ideally with a good (5) ___ of the hills or the sea. Some parks have rules (6) ___ barbecues, so check before you light one. And of course, always take your rubbish home with you. (7) ___ all, the next visitors will want to enjoy the place as much as you did. Finally, have a plan for bad weather. If the weather (8) ___ , there is no need to cancel. You can always spread your blanket on the living-room floor and have your picnic indoors.

Lunch on the Grass

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