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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Text 11Book 2 · Section 7 · 11 / 50
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 · Text 11
EXERCISE TEXT

Easter is not on a set date. It can occur as early as March 22 and as late as April 25. Easter was originally 1 on the same day as the Jewish Passover. However, the Jewish Passover is also not a fixed date and can 2 on any day of the week. In 325 AD the Roman Emperor 3 that Easter should always be on a Sunday. They invented the new method of 4 the date of Easter. Although some say this was done to ensure the season be the same as the year Jesus rose from the dead, it was 5 a political move. Constantine wanted to unite the various tribes under him, and this was one strategy to do so.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 decided2 calculating3 actually4 commemoration.5 celebrated6 actively7 fall