Never Too Late to Play

B2 First · Word Formation · Cambridge Ready original exercise

For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

MOTIVATE

ADVANTAGE

ANXIOUS

OCCASION

GENUINE

HELP

MUSIC

CONFIDENT

Many adults regret giving up music lessons when they were young, but there is no reason why they cannot start again. In fact, adult learners often make (0) ___ progress, because they have chosen to learn rather than being sent to lessons by their parents. As a result, their (1) ___ tends to be much stronger. However, starting later in life is not without its (2) ___ . Adults usually have busy lives, and finding time to practise can be hard. Many also suffer from (3) ___ about playing in front of other people, even their own teacher. Teachers recommend short, regular sessions rather than (4) ___ long ones, which are harder to fit into a working week. They also suggest choosing pieces that you (5) ___ enjoy, as this keeps you interested when progress seems slow. Joining a group, such as a community band, can be particularly (6) ___ , since playing alongside other (7) ___ builds (8) ___ more quickly than practising alone at home.

Never Too Late to Play

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