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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 14
EXERCISE TEXT

I arrived about two hours before the start of the marathon. It was cold but sunny. 1. This was also their first marathon. We had to run about 40 kilometres on the roads in the city. There was a feeling of great excitement. 2. I also had a number on it. I was number 375. I didn't feel nervous when the race started. 3. My legs hurt and my head ached. The crowd shouted, “Come on!' “Good luck!' and someone gave me some water. 4.

I finally finished the race and sat down in the road. I felt very proud and very happy. I don't know why I wanted to run in the marathon but I am very pleased that I did. 5. But I am not sure I will.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 I am trying to persuade my friends to join me next year.2 There were many other people all around me.3 I drank it very quickly and felt better.4 When I looked at those who weren't going to run, I felt proud.5 I was wearing my favourite white T-shirt.6 My friends want me to run again next year.7 After about an hour I felt tired though.