English 'Cloze' Test Flashcards

In a Gaokao cloze passage, the blank reads: 'She had always been _____ of her younger brother, often helping him with his homework.' Which word best fits the blank?

Answer: protective

'Protective' fits the context: she helped her younger brother with homework, indicating a caring, protective attitude. The other options contradict the helping behavior described.

Choose the word that best completes this cloze sentence: 'The scientist's discovery was so _____ that it completely changed our understanding of the universe.'

Answer: groundbreaking

'Groundbreaking' means pioneering or revolutionary, perfectly matching the consequence of completely changing our understanding. The sentence requires a strongly positive, transformative word.

Fill in the blank: 'After years of practicing, the young musician finally _____ the confidence to perform on stage.'

Answer: gained

'Gained' means obtained or developed, which logically follows years of practice leading to increased confidence for performing.

In the cloze passage, which transition word best fits: 'She studied hard for the exam; _____, she still did not pass.'

Answer: however

'However' introduces a contrast — studying hard is expected to lead to passing, but the outcome was the opposite. This is a concessive/adversative relationship.

Choose the correct preposition: 'The new policy will have a significant impact _____ the local economy.'

Answer: on

The correct collocation is 'impact on' — 'have an impact on something' is standard English usage.

Which word correctly completes the cloze: 'The charity relies entirely on _____ from the public to fund its programs.'

Answer: donations

'Donations' are voluntary financial contributions from the public, which charities depend on. The context ('relies entirely on... from the public') clearly indicates funding through giving.