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Open cloze – Oxbridge

HSG / Chuyên Anh, Learning activities, Tuyển sinh 10

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💡 Adapted from Close-up (C2) Student’s Book.

Supply each blank with one suitable word to make a meaningful passage.

On the (1)

Explanation

Correct Answer: face

We need to complete the idiomatic expression on the face of it, which means superficially or based on the initial appearance of something, before looking deeper.

of it, Oxford and Cambridge are virtually the (2)

Explanation

Correct Answer: same

The word same is used with the definite article the to function as a pronoun meaning identical or not different.

. In fact, they are so alike that they are referred to with a single word: Oxbridge. (3)

Explanation

Correct Answer: What

We need to complete the idiomatic expression What with…, used to list the various reasons for something.

with their world-class universities, ideal locations on charming rivers and stunning architecture, you would expect the obvious similarities between them to reflect a deep underlying unity. You would, however, be wrong.

In the world of academia, (4)

Explanation

Correct Answer: no

The sentence uses a negative comparative construction (no [comparative adjective]… exists than…) to express a superlative idea, meaning this is the absolute fiercest rivalry in academia.

fiercer rivalry exists than that between Oxford and Cambridge. This (5)

Explanation

Correct Answer: state

We need to complete the idiom state of affairs, which refers to a particular situation or set of circumstances.

of affairs has existed since the early 13th century, when scholars fleeing hostile townsfolk in Oxford settled in Cambridge. There they established a new university that, (6)

Explanation

Correct Answer: for

We need to complete the phrase for the most part, which acts as an adverbial modifier meaning mostly, mainly, or usually.

the most part, was exactly the same as the one they had just left.

While Oxford (7)

Explanation

Correct Answer: has

The auxiliary verb has is required to complete the present perfect tense (has produced) following the singular subject Oxford, indicating achievements that span from the past up until the present day.

produced countless heads of government, Cambridge prides itself on being a world leader (8)

Explanation

Correct Answer: in

We need to complete the phrase in the field of [academic discipline], used to define a specific area of study or professional focus.

the field of science. Its illustrious alumni include authorities (9)

Explanation

Correct Answer: on

When authority means an expert, it is commonly followed by the preposition on to specify the subject matter (e.g., an authority on physics).

physics and biology such as Newton and Darwin. But the rivalry holds (10)

Explanation

Correct Answer: just

The sentence uses the comparative structure just as [adjective/adverb] as…. Here, the second as is omitted at the end of the clause, meaning the rivalry holds just as strongly in sport [as it does in academia].

as strongly in sport where the annual boat race and rugby match are major events.

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