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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Dialogue 18Book 1 · Section 7 · 18 / 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 18
EXERCISE TEXT

A: I'd like 1 a hotel room.
B: That should be no problem. May I have your 2, please?
A: My name is John Sandals.
B: Hello, Mr. Sandals. My name is Michelle. What days do you need that reservation, sir?
A: I'm planning to visit New York from Friday, April 14 until April 17.
B: Our room rates recently 3. Is that OK with you? Each night will be $308.
A: That price is perfectly 4.
B: Wonderful! Do you prefer a smoking or nonsmoking room?
A: Nonsmoking, please.
B: That 5.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 went up2 full name3 sounds fine4 to reserve5 acceptable6 price7 information