A Summer Job by the Water

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.

for

of

to

with

alarmed

awoken

alert

warned

what

which

who

where

sat

put

set

laid

problem

difficulty

worry

matter

holding

putting

keeping

staying

treating

handling

caring

dealing

toes

legs

heels

feet

Working as a lifeguard might sound like an easy way to (0) ___ money in the summer, but it is a serious job. Lifeguards are responsible (1) ___ the safety of everyone in the water, so they must stay (2) ___ at all times. Before they can start work, they have to pass a demanding test, (3) ___ includes swimming a long distance in a (4) ___ time and showing that they can bring someone who is in (5) ___ safely back to the side. Most days, nothing dramatic happens. Lifeguards spend their time (6) ___ an eye on the swimmers, reminding children not to run near the water and (7) ___ with minor injuries such as cuts and bruises. But when something does go wrong, they need to stay calm and think on their (8) ___ . Many lifeguards say that the job has taught them a great deal. They have learned to concentrate for long periods, to speak clearly and confidently to strangers, and to make quick decisions, all of which are useful in almost any career.

A Summer Job by the Water

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