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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 B · Text 7
EXERCISE TEXT

Any loud sound that can harm a person's health is noise pollution. There are more people and more noise in our world today than ever before. There are also more machines and engines.

One hundred years ago, noise pollution wasn't as big a problem as it is today. 1.

Nowadays many people are not aware of the many noises around them. Loud noises may be a part of everyday living. 2. Yet noise can affect a person's health. Suppose a person sneaked up behind you. This person made a loud noise and scared you. 3. Your heartbeat rate would increase causing your blood pressure to rise. Constant noise can produce stress which also causes the above effects.

There is also a relationship between noise and disease. 4. When you don't get enough sleep, your body becomes tired. A tired body is a poor defence against disease.

Noise can also affect your study habits and your grades. If you try to do homework while a stereo is playing loud music, you might not be able to concentrate. You will make more mistakes in your homework. 5.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 If this occurred, certain things would happen to your body.2 It wouldn't affect your body or mind in any way.3 Many of the products that make noise were not around then.4 Research shows that a quiet environment helps people to learn.5 You cannot sleep soundly unless there is a loud noise around.6 People don't seem to understand that loud noises hurt them.7 Noise can keep you from sleeping well.