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Level C2

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For questions 1-8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap.

Regular Exercise

Few habits contribute as much to long-term well-being (0) AS regular exercise. Its benefits extend far beyond appearance, affecting everything from mood to memory. People who exercise consistently tend to sleep better and are less prone (1) .......... periods of stress or low energy. This is partly because physical activity helps the body deal more effectively (2) .......... tension, while also encouraging the release of chemicals associated with pleasure and calm. Regular movement is valuable not only for adults but also for children, (3) .......... concentration at school often improves after active play. Another advantage lies in prevention: those who stay active are less likely to suffer (4) .......... conditions linked to a sedentary lifestyle. Even moderate activity, carried (5) .......... on a routine basis, can strengthen the heart and improve circulation. What matters most is not intensity but consistency. People frequently give (6) .......... after a few weeks because they expect immediate results, whereas the greatest gains appear over time. For this reason, experts recommend choosing an activity you genuinely enjoy, so that you are more likely to stick (7) .......... it. In the long run, exercise is one of the simplest ways to invest (8) .......... your health.

What to do

This part consists of a short text with a series of gaps. There are no words from which to choose the answers, candidates have to think of a word which fits the gap correctly.

Errors in punctuation are ignored, although spelling must be correct.

Contractions (e.g. don’t, we’ve, won’t) count as two words. However, can’t is a contraction of cannot, which is one word.

Sometimes, there is more than one correct answer. Cambridge will always account for this and all options will be accepted. However, you should not write more than one answer.

Don't spend time in a word you don't know. Wasting time on this activity might cost you points later in the exam because you won’t have enough time to do other tasks well.

Strategy

  1. Read the title and the whole text so that you understand what it is about.
  2. Read the whole sentence in which the gap occurs, to look for clues as to what kind of word you need.
  3. Check the words before and after each gap and look for grammatical collocations.
  4. Remember you must write only one word.
  5. You are never required to write a contraction. If you think the answer is a contraction, it must be wrong, so think again.
  6. Read the whole text through once you have completed it to make sure you have not missed any connectors, plurals or negatives.

Instructions

For questions 1-8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap.

Exercise Details

Author

Sayuni Walpitagamage

@sayuni-walpitagamage

User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the benefits of regular exercise"

Tone: Standard
Level: C2

Created on:

Sep 22, 2026

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