Paragraph completion exercise (Part 17)

Paragraph completion exercise (Part 17)

Multiple-choice quiz

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Select the correct answer from the choices presented.

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Have you ever noticed how beautiful the web of a spider is? _____ This awe inspiring work of beauty is however, a deadly trap for unsuspecting insects.
1. People have never really wanted to give any value to this natural masterpiece.
2. Some spiders can spin webs that are many times their own size.
3. The intricate details of their web are so fine and so well crafted that even today no artist can reproduce it.
4. There are many horror stories about people and animals who have been trapped in giant webs.
5. No matter how beautiful it can be, when seen in sunlight, one must not forget it is not really of any value to people.
The audience at the concert hall viewed the performance with pleasure. _____ He slowly crossed to the grand piano, bowed towards the audience, gracefully sat down and began to play.
1. Everyone watched with expressions of wonder on their faces.
2. The look of pleasure on their faces persisted during the whole performance.
3. The entrance of the long awaited pianist brought the audience to
  their feet.
4. It is very important for solo performers to make an attractive entrance onto the stage.
5. The applause in the concert hall could be heard outside.
It was once said that one of the values of TV films, even old reruns, was that they gave a person a deeper understanding of life. _____ Today however, as many people do not really have the time to read, good films on TV seem to be the only alternative.
1. I prefer to spend my free time reading a good book.
2. Life is probably one of the most difficult things to understand.
3. Wasting time watching TV is an alternative to thinking about reality.
4. Before these times, good books were said to do the same thing.
5. TV films are many times better than discussing feelings and thoughts with neighbors.

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