Luki b2 Fill in the gaps

 

Gaps B2

1. Marta always behaved as …………….she had unlimited energy, even after a long day at work. Her friends often wondered where she found the strength so ………...she could take on new projects and help others. most people her age, she never complained about a lack of time or motivation.

It was no surprise that she was very popular ……………... the students she taught at the local language center. She could make even difficult tasks seem simple, and everyone felt more confident around her. Most importantly, she treated everyone the same, ………………...of their level, age, or background. Thanks ……………..that, her classes were full ……….. positive energy and mutual support.

2.

The company was …………..respected in the community, but everything changed when a serious financial scandal came to light. The director claimed he had made risky investments in …………...save the business, but many employees believed that the crisis happened …………...to his personal greed.

When the investigation began, some workers tried to put the blame ………... each other, hoping they would get………………. with their own mistakes. However, the authorities quickly discovered who was responsible. In the end, the director was charged ………... fraud, while the rest of the team had to rebuild the company’s reputation from scratch.

3.

When Emma finally came ………...after fainting, she found herself lying on the floor with several worried faces looking down at her. She could barely make ……...what they were saying, but she understood that she must have passed …………….from exhaustion.

She felt embarrassed, especially after …………. ignored all the signs that she needed a break. She claimed to …………..done everything she could to stay healthy, but everyone knew she had been pushing herself too hard for weeks. Still, her friends didn’t judge her; they simply helped her sit up slowly and made …………...she was okay before letting her stand.

4.

They …………. off early in the morning, hoping to reach the mountain cabin before sunset. The weather was perfect, and except …………... a few clouds on the horizon, nothing suggested that a storm was coming. In fact, but …………. those clouds, they wouldn’t have worried at all.

As they climbed higher, the wind grew stronger. Soon they were struggling to see the path, …………...alone enjoy the view. They kept walking ………... they finally spotted the cabin in the distance. At ……………..., they reached the door, exhausted but relieved. They had brought ………………..least enough food and warm clothes to stay safe for the night, even if the storm lasted longer than expected.