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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Dialogue 19Book 1 · Section 7 · 19 / 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 19
EXERCISE TEXT

A: I would like to make a plane 1.
B: I would be happy to help you. Where do you 2 going?
A: I am going to Hawaii.
B: For that 3, you may leave from Los Angeles or Burbank Airport. Which would you prefer?
A: I think that I would rather leave from Los Angeles Airport.
B: Would you prefer a morning or an afternoon 4?
A: I prefer to leave in the afternoon.
B: I have 5 you on your flight. Here are your tickets.
A: Thank you!

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 destination2 plan on3 flight4 leave5 ticket reservation6 return7 booked