Cloze test - 9 Cambridge

Steven Spielberg is one of the richest and most powerful movie-makers in Hollywood. He has directed some of the most popular and entertaining films … (1) made, including Indiana Jones, Laws.

• still

• ever

• already

• just

Jurassic Park and E.T He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 18, 1947… (2) he came from a very loving and happy family, Steven didn't … (3) well at school.

• but, make

• even, seem

• although, do

• despite, feel

He also … (4) it difficult to make friends, partly … (5) his father's job meant the Spielberg had to move … (6) a lot.

• tried, if, up

• saw, so, down

• took, while, along

• found, because, around

As a child, Spielberg began using his family's home movie camera. He started recording camping … (7) and other family events.

• journeys

• tours

• trips

• routes

When Spielberg was sixteen, he filmed a science-fiction movie, which he called Firelight. This movie was … (8) two hours long and had a … (9) story about some aliens from another planet.

• over, complicated

• since, difficult

• for, hard

• above, full

His father rented a local cinema to … (10) the film. It was the first success of many to come.

• display

• arrange

• show

• open