Use of English

Level C1

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

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For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap.

A Descent into Crime

The television series Breaking Bad has become a modern classic in (0) TERMS of both storytelling and character development. At first glance, it may seem to be simply a crime drama, but what sets it (1) .......... is the way it traces Walter White’s transformation from an ordinary teacher into a ruthless criminal. The plot unfolds gradually, allowing viewers to (2) .......... into the moral complexity of his decisions rather than judging him too quickly. Much of the show’s power lies in the tension between appearance and reality. Walter initially claims that he has turned to crime for the (3) .......... of his family, yet as the story progresses, it becomes clear that pride plays an equally important role. The writers are particularly skilled at building suspense, often leaving the audience (4) .......... on every word and gesture. Even minor characters are given convincing motives, which adds (5) .......... to the narrative. Another reason for the show’s success is its visual style. The desert setting, unusual camera angles and careful use of colour all contribute to an atmosphere that is both striking and unsettling. As a result, Breaking Bad does not merely entertain; it also (6) .......... viewers to reflect on ambition, morality and consequence. Few series manage to maintain such a high standard throughout, and fewer still (7) .......... in creating a finale that feels both surprising and inevitable. It is little (8) .......... that the series continues to attract new audiences.

What to do

In this part, you read a text with eight gaps and choose the best word from four options to fit each gap.

Nothing prepares you for this test better than reading.

Read a lot. Candidates who often read in English (for work, for fun) find this part of the test manageable, while those who never read tend to find it very hard.

If you are 100% sure that two of the 4 choices are completely identical, then neither can be the answer. There is always only one word that fits grammatically and has the right meaning.

Usually the correct option will be part of a fixed phrase or collocation, a phrasal verb, a connector or the only word that fits grammatically in the gap.

Strategy

  1. Read the title and the whole text quickly to understand its general meaning before you attempt the task.
  2. Check the words before and after the gap.
  3. Choose the best option.
  4. When you have finished, read the text again with the words inserted to check that it makes sense.

Instructions

For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap.

Exercise Details

Author

Guillermo Villaverde

@guiilleeermo

User Prompt

"An interesting topic about the series Breaking Bad"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

Apr 23, 2026

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