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New commutePart 6

"New commute" is a Cambridge C2 Proficiency Reading Part 6 practice exam (Open 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 changed jobs recently, and my new office is farther from home (27) the old one. At first I drove every day, but I soon got tired (28) sitting in traffic. Now I take the train. There is a station near my house, so I do not have (29) walk far. If I work late, I sometimes wait twenty minutes (30) the next service. I have (31) using the train for two months and prefer it. I spend less money on fuel, (32) is another advantage. The change has become part of my normal routine, and I now notice the benefits more clearly than I did at the beginning. It has also encouraged me to plan ahead and make small practical improvements. The routine now feels normal, and I find it easier to plan each week.