Use of English: Ten more practice tests

for the Cambridge C1 Advanced

Cambridge C1 Advanced | Parts 1–4

10 exam-styled practice tests

40 texts | 300 individual assessments

Answers included

ISBN: 9781916129771

Publication: 2020

These sample tests have been written to closely replicate the Cambridge C1 exam
experience and so each one follows the same structure and wording as official test
papers.

Each print-ready test comprises:

Part 1: Multiple choice cloze

Part 2: Open cloze
Part 3: Word formation
Part 4: Key word transformations

Write-in answer sheets, answer keys and a markscheme complete this large bank of
high-quality practice material for students preparing for the Cambridge C1 Advanced
(CAE).

About the author

Billie Jago is an ELT writer, consultant and teacher trainer who creates digital learning
materials and assessment resources for National Geographic and Pearson Education.
Having previously taught internationally, she now delivers online training seminars to
global teaching audiences.

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 Cambridge C1 Advanced Use of English
Part 1 Multiple choice Test 1

For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each
gap. In the separate answer sheet, mark the appropriate answer (A, B, C or D).

The world’s happiest country

For the past three years, Norway has been (1)_____________ number one in the
UN’s World Happiness Report – the list of the happiest countries in the world.

In 2017, Norway (2)_____________ Denmark because of its sense of community,

education system, work–life balance and the personal freedoms its citizens enjoy.
(3)_____________ some parts of the country not getting any sunlight for a large part
of the year, the Norwegians suggest that their ‘hygge’ lifestyle – a feeling of
contentment and well-being through the simple things in life – is one of the reasons
for their success. Their generous parental leave and flexibility at work gives them
time to (4)_____________ their personal interests, and the country is also
(5)_____________ considered one of the best in the world in which to be a mother
and a working woman. There is (6)_____________ no gender pay gap, and there are
free childcare places for all children over the age of one.

So, what other countries made the Top 10? Denmark, Norway and Finland were
next, followed by The Netherlands and Switzerland. Further (7)_____________, New
Zealand, Canada and Australia took spots 8, 9 and 10. In fact, each of these
countries has something in common, and analysts believe this might have
something to do with the level of happiness displayed among their citizens. Each
country has a relatively small population compared to its size, and lots of tranquil,
almost untouched outdoor spaces that provide enough room for people to
(8)_____________ and find their own corner of paradise.

1 A ranked B numbered C placed D put

2 A kicked out B knocked C displaced D removed
3 A Although B However C But D Despite
4 A pursue B chase C undertake D follow
5 A highly B widely C slightly D nearly
6 A only B almost C still D yet
7 A ahead B distance C ashore D afield
8 A stock up B make room C spread out D lay out

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 Cambridge C1 Advanced Use of English
Part 2 Open cloze Test 1

For questions 9–16, read the text below and decide which word best fits each
gap. Use only one word for each gap. In the separate answer sheet, write your
answers in capital letters, using one box per letter.

Las Fallas

Las Fallas is the one of the biggest street festivals in Europe and is held annually in
Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city.

The festivities occur throughout the month of March and include daily firework
displays known (9)_____________ La Mascleta, and traditional Valencian costumes
(10)_____________ display, worn by local falleras (females) and falleros (males). One
of the best things about the festival is the unveiling of the cartoon-like installations,
(11)_____________ every barrio, or area, has designed and made. Some depict
satirical scenes, political figures or even romantic stories. On March 19th each year,
(12)_____________ installation is set on fire, except one – the 14-metre- high Virgin
Mary statue in one of Valencia’s main squares. Here, flowers are offered to her
(13)_____________ what is called La Ofrenda. This flowery figure remains in one
piece for two–three weeks after Las Fallas ends.

The origins of the festival are uncertain, but it’s thought to (14)_____________ come
from the ancient tradition of starting fires to celebrate the change of seasons. The
first written record to mention Fallas is from the second half of the 18th century,
(15)_____________ the Valencian government made laws governing where fires could
be set.

By the morning after La Crema, the final night of the Las Fallas celebration,
everything will have (16)_____________ meticulously cleaned up, leaving no trace of
the festival ever happening … until the next year.

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 Cambridge C1 Advanced Use of English
Part 3 Word formation Test 1

For questions 17–24, use the stem word on the right to form the correct word
that fills each gap. In the separate answer sheet, write your answers in capital
letters, using one box per letter.

Mudlarking

An unusual hobby for some, mudlarking – looking for

rare objects next to a tidal river – is becoming
(17)____________________ popular. The number of INCREASE
people requesting (18)____________________ from PERMIT
the Port Authority of London to do this reached new
highs last year. A recent survey has shown that
(19)____________________ are seeing their hobby as ENTHUSE
a way to (20)____________________ and recycle old USE
treasures, but, recently, many mudlarkers have seen a
(21)____________________ number of plastic bottles, WORRY
wet wipes, and plastic bags on the river banks; the
(22)____________________ signature of today’s MISTAKE
throwaway society.

When the tide goes out, the top layer of shingle

appears through a patch of mud. Often, a variety of
washed-up artefacts are revealed. Some may be of
historical (23)____________________, but most are SIGNIFY
simply bits of unused, old junk. However, some of the
more valuable items recently discovered on the banks
of the River Thames include Victorian china, 16th-
century clay pipe bowls, Medieval pots and Roman roof
tiles. From these items, mudlarkers believe they can
find out more about their city and raise
(24)____________________ of the issues that many of AWARE
our rivers are facing – waste and plastic pollution.

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 Cambridge C1 Advanced Use of English
Part 4 Key word transformation Test 1

For questions 25–30, complete the second sentence, using the word given, so
that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word
provided and use between three and six words in total. In the separate answer
sheet, write your answers in capital letters, using one box per letter.

25 The letter said we didn’t have to reply.

OBLIGATION
We were __________________________ reply to the letter.

26 My house in London is much smaller than my house in Paris.

NEARLY
My house in London is __________________________ my house in Paris.

27 They’ll blame the failure of the experiment on the lack of research.

DOWN
The failure of the experiment __________________________ the lack of
research.

28 If I hadn’t had your help, I would’ve failed my driving test.

FOR
Had it __________________________, I would’ve failed my driving test.

29 It’s impossible you saw Max last night, because he was with me!
HAVE
You __________________________ last night, because he was with me!

30 I tried so hard to stop him interfering in our lives, but I couldn’t.

PREVENT
I couldn’t __________________________ in our lives.

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Answer sheet: Cambridge C1 Advanced Test No.
Use of English

Mark out of 36

Name ______________________________________ Date __________________________

Part 1: Multiple choice 8 marks

Mark the appropriate answer (A, B, C or D).

Part 2: Open cloze 8 marks

Write your answers in capital letters, using one box per letter.

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Part 3: Word formation 8 marks
Write your answers in capital letters, using one box per letter.

Part 4: Key word transformation 12 marks

Write your answers in capital letters, using one box per letter.

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Answers Cambridge C1 Advanced Use of English Test 1

Part 1: Multiple choice

1 A ranked 5 B widely

2 C displaced 6 B almost

3 D despite 7 D afield

4 A pursue 8 C spread out

Part 2: Open cloze

9 as 13 in

10 on 14 have

11 which / that 15 when

12 each 16 been

Part 3: Word formation

17 increasingly 21 worrying

18 permission / permits 22 unmistakable

19 enthusiasts 23 significance

20 reuse 24 awareness

Part 4: Key word transformation

25 under no obligation to

26 not nearly as big as / as large as

27 will be put down to

28 not been for your help

29 can’t have seen Max

30 prevent him from interfering

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