Learning to Juggle
B2 First · Open Cloze · Cambridge Ready original exercise
For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning.
Most people think of juggling as a circus trick, but it is actually one of the easiest skills to pick (0) ___ at home. All you need to begin with is three soft balls and a little patience. Beginners usually start with just one ball, throwing it from one hand to the other (1) ___ the movement feels completely natural. Experts say the secret is not to watch your hands (2) ___ to keep your eyes on the highest point of each throw. Most learners drop the balls hundreds of times, so it is a good idea to practise next (3) ___ a bed or a sofa. Juggling is not only fun; it is also good (4) ___ you. Scientists have discovered that people (5) ___ learn to juggle develop better concentration. In one experiment, a group of volunteers (6) ___ average age was over sixty learned almost (7) ___ quickly as university students. And once you have mastered three balls, there is no limit to (8) ___ you can try next.
Learning to Juggle
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