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CAE Reading and Use of English Part 1
For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (А, В, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
The Unlikely Racing Driver
Lilian Bryner’s 0 path to professional motorsport was a very unusual one. A highly qualified pilot from Switzerland, she only began her racing career at the 1 _____ age of 37. Despite her late start, she quickly 2 _____ a reputation for remarkable skill and cool-headedness under pressure. Bryner did not see her background as a 3 _____; in fact, she believed her piloting training gave her a unique edge, fostering a steady hand and intense powers of 4 _____ that were invaluable on the track.
Her career is best 5 _____ for her success in endurance racing. She competed in prestigious events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, often 6 _____ as the only female driver in a top-tier team. Bryner never sought the spotlight, preferring to let her performance speak 7 _____ itself. She gained the respect of her peers not through words, but by consistently delivering fast, reliable stints behind the wheel. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that passion and talent can flourish at any 8 _____ of life, defying all conventional expectations.
| 0 | A way | B path | C route | D passage |
| 1 | A ancient | B advanced | C mature | D grown |
| 2 | A earned | B won | C achieved | D deserved |
| 3 | A drawback | В handicap | C obstacle | D difficulty |
| 4 | A fixation | В attention | C concentration | D commitment |
| 5 | A remembered | В recognized | C known | D regarded |
| 6 | A performing | В functioning | C operating | D working |
| 7 | A about | В of | C for | D with |
| 8 | A part | B phase | C half | D stage |
CAE Reading and Use of English Part 2
For questions 9-16, read the text below and think o f the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
Example: (0) THERE
The Moving Rocks of Death Valley
In the heart of Death Valley, 0 _____ exists one of the world’s most intriguing geological mysteries: sailing stones. These are large rocks, some weighing 9 _____ much as 300 kilograms, that leave long, meandering tracks behind them on the flat, dry surface of the Racetrack Playa. For decades, 10 _____ these rocks moved without any human or animal intervention baffled scientists.
Various theories were proposed, 11 _____ from powerful dust devils to slippery algal coatings. It wasn’t until the early 21st century 12 _____ a team of researchers managed to solve the puzzle. They discovered that the movement occurs under very specific winter conditions. 13 _____ overnight rain freezes, it forms thin sheets of ice around the rocks. Then, 14 _____ sunny days, this ice begins to melt and break up. A light wind is all 15 _____ takes to push the ice sheets, which then nudge the rocks along the slick mud, leaving 16 _____ those characteristic trails in their wake.
CAE Reading and Use of English Part 3
For questions 17-24, 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).
Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
Example: (0) ENDURING
The Farmer’s Market
| Today, when consumers opt for the supermarket convenience and online grocery deliveries, the 0 ________ popularity of the farmer’s market is a curious phenomenon. These bustling hubs of 17 ________ activity offer more than just fresh produce; they give a sense of community and a tangible connection to the origins of our food. Shoppers have the 18 ________ to meet the people who grow their vegetables, bake their bread, or make their cheese, reaching a level of trust that is often 19 ________ in the anonymous aisles of a large supermarket. Furthermore, there is a growing 20 ________ that locally sourced food has a lower carbon footprint, making it the more 21 ________ choice for the environmentally conscious. The produce itself is often of 22 ________ quality, having been harvested at its peak rather than for its ability to withstand long-distance transportation. While the prices may sometimes be higher, many customers find the experience 23 ________ rewarding, citing the vibrant atmosphere and the pleasure of supporting local 24 ________ as justification for the extra cost. | 0 ENDURE 17 COMMERCE 18 ABLE 19 ATTAIN 20 AWARE 21 SUSTAIN 22 EXCEED 23 IMMENSE 24 PRODUCE |
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