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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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How to solve: Words in contextA text with gaps and a word bank; each word is used once and one word is extra.

What it tests

Vocabulary in context: meaning, word class and collocation (which words go together).

In the exam: part VII, 1 tasks.

Step by step

  1. Read the whole text first without filling anything.
  2. Mark the word class of each bank word: noun, verb, adjective, adverb.
  3. For each gap decide which word class fits, then choose by meaning.
  4. Fill the gaps you are sure about first; the remaining choices get easier.
  5. One word is left over — check it really fits nowhere.

Watch out for

  • A word with the right meaning but the wrong form (rely vs reliable).
  • Collocations: pay attention, make a decision, facial expression.
  • Using the same word twice.

Example

Facial ____ and tone of voice show our feelings. Bank: rely, expression, pay, reaction…

expression — “facial expression” is a fixed collocation and a noun is needed after the adjective.

Part A · Text 12
EXERCISE TEXT

A new study suggests that social 1 sites have 2 a new phenomenon known as “Facebook depression”. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently 3 parents about the possible dangers of networking websites on their children's mental health.

I think that's natural, since for some teens and tweens, social media is the primary way they interact socially, 4 than at the mall or a friend's house.

It is 5 for parents to be aware of how social media sites can affect children and that the Internet is not always a healthy environment for kids.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 more2 created3 useless4 rather5 warned6 essential7 media