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Car sharingPart 5

"Car sharing" 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

I used to own a car even though I drove only once or twice a week. It was expensive to (21) because I had to pay for insurance, parking and repairs. Last year I joined a car-sharing service. Members use an app to (22) a car for a few hours or a whole day. Several cars are within walking (23) of my flat. Fuel is included, so I know exactly how much each journey will (24). Popular holiday weekends can get fully (25), so I plan longer journeys early. The change has made me think more carefully about whether a car is really (26) for each trip. 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.