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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Dialogue 17Book 1 · Section 7 · 17 / 35
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 · Dialogue 17
EXERCISE TEXT

A: Could you tell me if you have ever taken a class from Dr. Miller?
B: Yes. Are you going 1from him?
A: Yes, but I have never taken his class before.
B: He is very interesting and 2. Is that what you 3 for?
A: Yes, that's what I need.
B: Are you willing to study hard?
A: Yes, I guess so. What I really liked about him is that he was an 4 and friendly B: teacher. Do you enjoy that in a teacher?
A: Yes, I had a teacher like that before. B: Besides he has 20 years of 5.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 good2 to take a class3 challenging4 understanding5 teaching experience6 are looking7 experize