CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH / ADVANCED / CAE / USE OF ENGLISH / Multiple Choice Cloze
For questions 1- 8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
the history of Cosmetics
Cosmetics are becoming of more importance in ... [regularly/*daily/routine/customary] life; they are used regularly by increasing numbers of people and very large quantities are consumed each year. When were cosmetics first used by people? Even ... [when/*if/so/as] we examine the history of cosmetics, it is extremely difficult to say when cosmetics were first used. Archaeological excavations confirm that they were used in the early stone ... [*age/stage/time/generation] and we can safely assume that cosmetics have a very long history.
Why did early societies use cosmetics? If we examine the purpose of cosmetics, the most ... [visible/conclusive/exposed/*obvious] is protection of the body from the elements of nature, such as heat and sunlight. Early people painted themselves ... [by/in/*with/on] oils or mixtures of oils, clays and plant materials to ... [cover/care/*protect/look] themselves against dryness from cold, burns from strong sunlight, and irritation from insect bites. [*Additionally/Apart/Although/Despite] ..., cosmetics were used for religious purposes. Fragrant woods for example were burnt to produce smoke and incense that would ward ... [back/out/on/*off] evil spirits.
[answer-table]
ANSWER KEYS
COLLOCATION | DAILY LIFE |
The ordinary things that you usually do or experience: There were events affecting the daily lives of millions of people. |
IDIOM | EVEN IF |
Despite the fact or belief that; no matter whether: I'll get there, even if I have to walk. |
COLLOCATION | STONE AGE |
A very early time in human history, when only stone was used for making tools etc: The Stone Age is usually divided into three separate periods--Paleolithic Period, Mesolithic Period, and Neolithic Period. |
ADJECTIVE | OBVIOUS |
Easy to see or understand: The obvious way of reducing pollution is to use cars less. |
VERB + PREPOSITION | PAINT STH WITH STH |
To cover a surface or object with paint: Paint the shed with weather-resistant paint. |
VERB + PREPOSITION | PROTECT AGAINST |
To make sure that somebody/something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc: Physical exercise can protect you against heart disease. |
ADVERB | ADDITIONALLY |
ADDITIONALLY => IN ADDITION Additionally, the bus service will run on Sundays, every two hours. |
PHRASAL VERB | WARD OFF |
To protect or defend yourself against danger, illness, attack, etc: Don't forget insect repellent to ward off the mosquitoes. |