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Open Cloze Sentences
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1 The first bridge across the river Thames was built by the Romans.
2 Life must have been really difficult before washing machines and other appliances were invented.
3 My decision to go to university proved to be the best move I ever made.
4 I have never spent more than £80 on a pair of shoes.
5 Visitors to the theatre are required to switch off their mobile phones during performances.
6 Young children tend to get hyperactive when they eat too much sugar.
7 The housing problem following the earthquake was not solved by erecting tents in the local park.
8 In the beginning I wasn’t very keen on going camping, but I soon changed my mind.
9 My best friend Dan is very sensitive to the needs of others - he always puts other people before himself.
10 When I was out shopping I not only bought myself a new dress, but also a new skirt as well.
11 I was always good at languages when I was at school.
12 The Johnson sisters look so alike that it is almost impossible to tell them apart.
13 Teachers need to be able to get on with lots of different people during a working day.
14 My friend Penny claims to have seen a ghost, but I don’t believe her.
15 My friend Karen is a good influence on me. She is always encouraging me to do my best.
16 Living with my parents while at university allowed me to save money.
17 Crime and Punishment is one of the most popular Russian classics.
18 My sister said she would lend me her laptop as long as I was careful with it.
19 I was feeling really ill yesterday but today I am a little bit better.
20 Everyone thought Ian was crazy when he took on the task of renovating the old farmhouse.
21 My mother has a way of making all of my friends feel at home when they visit our house.
22 It is a good idea to take up a new sport every once in a while.
23 In order to entice as many people as possible to the new restaurant, a large advertisement was placed in the local newspaper.
24 Sixty-five million years ago dinosaurs still lived on Earth.
25 The neighbour, whose dog dug a huge hole in our garden, is moving to another town.
26 This tin opener is designed for left- handed people.
27 My mother was very pleased to see that I had made it back home from my trip to Australia in one piece.
28 The teacher said it was up to us to decide who should be class president.
29 I value my independence above all things.
30 I think we should go camping tomorrow even if it rains.
31 If I had known in advance how expensive the holiday was going to be, I wouldn’t have gone.
32 Many people choose to take a gap year before continuing their studies in order to do things like travelling and charity work.
33 A: “Did you have a nice relaxing holiday?”
B: “On the contrary, I was busy the whole time.”
34 We should take advantage of the nice weather and go to the beach this afternoon.
35 Hockey is the second most popular team sport in the UK.
36 I will be in Spain for the first part of the summer and for the rest of the time I will be at home.
37 My grandma always refers to the past as ‘the good old days.’
38 When on holiday I always make full use of all the facilities at the hotel.
39 Fewer people came to the party than we expected.
40 In almost every part of the world, you can find access to the Internet.
41 We arrived at the cinema early so that we would be sure to get tickets for the film.
42 I am not tall enough to reach the cups in the cupboard.
43 It usually takes twenty minutes to walk into the town centre from our house.
44 On a Sunday afternoon, I like to play in the park with my nephews.
45 Tennis didn’t become popular in Europe until the 19th century.
46 The first cinemas were places where people could watch newsreels.
47 Demand for gold is steadily growing around the world.
48 On our farm, harvesting is done by hand.
49 Mr Green owns at least one sports car.
50 Most teenagers are not interested in classical music.
51 I was a long way from home but I didn’t feel homesick.
52 On their way home they picked up Stella from school.
53 She has a very special relationship with her parents.
54 The Prime Minister will return from his trip earlier than expected.
55 The theatre is open every day except for Sunday.
56 Even though he was tired, he insisted on driving us to the airport.
57 She is doing research on the relationship between children and their pets.
58 My journey to work takes about 20 minutes.
59 The creative writing course, which was established only two years ago, remains the most popular course in the university.
60 She promised to help us with the preparations as long as we didn’t stay up until late.
61 She grew very fond of her step-sister as the years went by.
62 My grandfather took part in many car racing events when he was young.
63 There are many more theatres and cinemas in London than in any other European capital.
64 Many educational programmes have been set up by the government.
65 She put in long hours so as to finish the project well before the deadline.
66 Some of my old school friends have succeeded in realising their childhood dreams.
67 Sophie’s parents run a very successful theatre company in Barcelona.
68 After her graduation, she took on the task of setting up her own business.
69 We are never short of work at summer camp.
70 Vienna is famous for its magnificent opera house.
71 Throughout the summer, temperatures remain close to freezing in the Arctic Circle.
72 Tsunamis are created as a result of earthquakes.
73 Apart from a couple of students, the majority passed their final exams.
74 The Smiths liked Amsterdam so much that they decided to buy a house there.
75 Surprisingly, Andrew has never been to the British Museum, even though he lives nearby.
76 In 2007, while on a flight to America, I met a famous author.
77 How is it that the Oscars have become the most important event in the world of film?
78 They managed to install the computer programme without any help.
79 While still at university, Fiona was offered a contract with a big publishing house.
80 The charity representatives collected something between sixty and a hundred thousand pounds yesterday.
81 Jackie Kay is famous as a novelist and a poet.
82 By the time John had turned twenty-five he had become one of the most famous violinists in the country.
83 I cannot describe in words just how moving the concert was.
84 I managed to download both programmes at the same time.
85 The family we stayed with in Italy was very nice.
86 The committee has not come to an agreement about the rules of the writing competition yet.
87 As people become more aware of environmental issues, it is hoped that they will do more to save the planet.
88 He spent a lot of time in Paris when he was young.
89 The performance was a great success and it was hailed by the critics as ‘an outstanding spectacle.’
90 A recent survey of people working at home revealed that they face just as many problems as those working in an office.
91 They have not seen him in so long; he might just as well have moved to another country.
92 Well-researched articles have made the periodical very popular among academics.
93 There is no reason why you shouldn’t come to the party with us.
94 She waited by the dock until the ship was out of sight.
95 He gave her a book about flowers for her birthday.
96 Ben travels so much that he practically lives out of a suitcase.
97 Some people enjoy nothing more than travelling from place to place.
98 She has faced many problems in her career but they have not affected her love of what she calls ‘the artistic experience”.
99 He set out on a musical career in Vienna in 1894.
100 Tim tried to persuade his dad to buy him a car.
101 Sound engineering technicians, cameramen and lighting technicians all had their part to play in the success of the show.
102 The cars raced at a safe distance from one another.
103 Travelling by air is fast and convenient.
104 She followed a strict diet so as to lose weight.
105 On a recent flight we encountered heavy turbulence, and some people got very frightened.
106 She got better quite quickly with the help of a physiotherapist.
107 It’s natural to be scared at first, but soon you will get used to flying.
108 If you are worried about losing your suitcase, you should get travel insurance.
109 You have nothing to fear if you take my advice.
110 The machine is incredibly sensitive to temperature changes.
111 She is excellent at her job.
112 Can you tell the difference between the twins?
113 Four people were arrested in connection with the incident.
114 The guide showed us the house in which Mozart composed his most famous opera.
115 John was so tired that as soon as he went to bed he fell soundly asleep.
116 There are a few things I would like to talk to you about.
117 This morning, on my way to work, I bumped into Alexis.
118 I bought this amazing cactus plant that never needs watering.
119 The documentary was neither informative nor entertaining.
120 The first car went on sale in 1893.
121 It’s been two years since Kylie’s last concert in London.
122 Most people think he lives in London but in actual fact he moved to the USA years ago.
123 Beethoven is regarded as one of the most important composers of all time.
124 They’ve been supporting the society for at least thirty years.
125 This plant cannot grow at an altitude of less than 2,000 metres.
126 The potato belongs to the same family as the tomato.
127 She likes reading from her favourite book before going on stage to calm her nerves.
128 We were mesmerised by the word she said.
129 I have given your offer a great deal of thought but I have not made up my mind yet.
130 As soon as he started jogging, he got short of breath.
131 My grandmother always takes care of her appearance.
132 The two brothers couldn’t be more different from one another.
133 We are more interested in quality than quantity.
134 They promised not to let this happen again.
135 Flying to Patagonia for the first time is an unforgettable experience.
136 The weather in Los Angeles is mild no matter what time of the year you visit.
137 If you are planning to visit England, make sure you stay in London at least two or three days.
138 Africa is larger in size than America.
139 As far as music is concerned, Vienna is the ideal destination.
140 There is a high chance of storms later today.
141 The story takes place in Amsterdam at the turn of the 18th century.
142 Paris has more restaurants per head of population than any other city in Europe.
143 A recent survey showed that although most people are worried about the environment, they do little to protect it.
