Open Cloze 1: Prepositions

Our school drama club is looking 1 new members this term. You don't need to be good 2 acting to join: the most important thing is that you are keen 3 learning. Rehearsals are held 4 the school hall, and the club belongs 5 the whole school, not just the older students.

Ms Ellis, who is in charge 6 the club, says that the members are like a family. 'Nobody joins 7 accident,' she says. 'People come because they love it.'

When our town opened a community garden last year, I applied 1 a place as a volunteer straight away. I had always been interested 2 growing vegetables, but I had never been in charge 3 anything bigger than a window box.

At first, I was afraid 4 making mistakes, but the other volunteers were happy to help, and 5 least one of them was always there to answer my questions. We meet 6 Saturday mornings, and the garden now grows fresh vegetables 7 a local primary school.

The main reason 8 its success is simple: everyone shares the work.

My older brother finally passed his driving test 1 his third attempt. He had failed the first two 2 spite of all his practice, and he was beginning to lose confidence 3 himself.

His instructor, who was always patient 4 him, told him to concentrate 5 staying calm rather than driving perfectly. She also advised him to book his next test well 6 advance, so that he would not feel rushed. He took the test 7 a sunny morning in May and felt completely relaxed.

He says the experience taught him that success depends 8 attitude as much as skill.