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Morning routinePart 5

"Morning routine" is a Cambridge C2 Proficiency Reading Part 5 practice exam (Multiple-Choice Cloze). This paper rewards close reading, inference and awareness of text organisation. Work under timed conditions when possible — the combined Reading and Use of English paper allows 90 minutes across Parts 1–7. After completing the exercise, use review mode to understand why each answer is correct and note any vocabulary or discourse patterns you missed.

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Reading text

For years, the first thing I did every morning was check messages on my phone. I often stayed in bed too long and then had to (21) through breakfast. A friend suggested keeping my phone outside the bedroom, so I decided to (22) the idea for a week. I got up earlier and had more time before getting (23). I am not trying to (24) technology completely; I simply choose a better time to use it. After a few weeks, the new routine became a (25). I now arrive at work in a calmer (26) of mind. The experience has also made me notice small practical details that I did not think about before. I now plan a little more carefully and enjoy the activity more because I understand what to expect. This extra experience also helped me understand the activity better and made the next attempt easier to organise.