PART 5 Questions 26–35 • Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. • For each...

1. D leave
2. B of
3. B never
4. A growing
5. A all
6. B find
7. A join
8. B attend
9. A any
10. C would

To complete the text with the appropriate words, let's analyze the context and each of the options provided for the blanks:

0. The correct answer is "A give." The sentence mentions the Open University providing a degree, so "give" is the appropriate choice.

1. The sentence discusses continuing to work while studying, so "A stop" is the correct choice. The sentence should read, "you don’t have to stop working to study."

2. The phrase "a whole variety" typically uses "of," making "B of" the correct choice. The sentence should read, "It can also open up a whole variety of interests."

3. The sentence refers to someone who hasn't studied before, so "B never" is the appropriate choice. The sentence should read, "If you have never studied before."

4. The context of gaining new knowledge makes "C adding" the correct choice. The sentence should read, "the special, new pleasure of adding your knowledge."

5. The correct word here is "A all," as it refers to meeting various types of people. The sentence should read, "You will make friends of all kinds."

6. The sentence implies discovering new opportunities, making "B find" the correct choice. The sentence should read, "You may also find that your qualification provides new career opportunities."

7. Since the sentence refers to not physically attending the university, "D go" is the best choice. The sentence should read, "You don’t actually go to the Open University for lectures."

8. The sentence allows for the option to physically attend a class, making "B attend" the correct choice. The sentence should read, "You can attend one class a month if you wish."

9. The context suggests exams are a standard university requirement, so "A any" fits best. The sentence should read, "as in any university."

10. The sentence suggests a hypothetical scenario, so "C would" is the best choice. The sentence should read, "If you would like to know more."

Here's the completed text with the correct words:

NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH AN OPEN UNIVERSITY DEGREE

Like any other university, the Open University can (0) give you a degree. However, you don’t have to (26) stop working to study. It can also open up a whole variety (27) of interests.

If you have (28) never studied before, you will enjoy the special, new pleasure of (29) adding your knowledge. You will make friends of (30) all kinds. You may also (31) find that your qualification provides new career opportunities.

You don’t actually (32) go to the Open University for lectures, but study at home, using television, radio and computer software. You can (33) attend one class a month if you wish at an Open University centre. Of course, there are exams to take, as in (34) any university.

If you (35) would like to know more, all you have to do is complete the form below. It could be the start of a wonderful new period in your life.