B2 Use of English Test 2 – multiple choice gaps

For questions 1-9, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

Child’s play?

Imagine a restaurant, but with a (1)…………… . The restaurant is run (2)…………… by children aged under 11; they cook and serve the food, and then wash up. The children even bring the bill at the end of the meal, all with a little help from the (3)…………… staff of course. There are always four adults on hand to (4)…………… the youngsters. There’s a set menu with a main course and dessert, and everything is made from fresh (5)…………… . The food is healthy and prices are (6)…………… and so, not surprisingly, the restaurant is very popular. This means that a reservation is usually necessary to be (7)…………… of getting a table. The (8)…………… idea is to help parents by providing childcare, and to help children learn to be responsible. This is done by giving them independence in a fun and child-friendly (9)…………… . Is this the stuff of dreams? No, it’s the new reality of the 21st century.

1   A   change         B   difference               C   variation            D   contrast

2   A   entirely         B   all                             C   substantially      D   thoroughly

3   A   rising             B   increased                C   grown-up           D   expanding

4   A   command    B   order                        C   demand              D   supervise

5   A   flavours        B   ingredients              C   courses              D   components

6   A   low                B   small                        C   little                    D   minor

7   A   sure               B   definite                    C   truthful               D   known

8   A   easy              B   elementary             C   introductory      D   basic

9   A   position        B   neighbourhood      C   environment     D   region