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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Dialogue 20Book 1 · Section 7 · 20 / 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 20
EXERCISE TEXT

A: Hello, Mr. Smith! This is Mr. Blake from the Information Department of Foreign Affairs. I would like 1 to your attention that the Polish Delegation 2 the Minister of Foreign Trade and Shipping that is due to get to London 3. We have just had a 4 that owing to a dense fog all aircraft bound for London has been diverted to Amsterdam.
B: Thank you for letting us know. I wonder if you 5so kind as to give us a ring when you are sure of the time the plane will be arriving.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 led by2 would be3 leading by4 message5 to say6 to bring7 is delayed