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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Text 16Book 2 · Section 7 · 16 / 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 16
EXERCISE TEXT

One of the main 1 of living in a foreign country is that it gives you the opportunity to experience an entirely different 2 of life, which can be a valuable form of education. Moreover, one is 3 the chance to learn and become fluent in another language through everyday use. In addition, many people become more independent and self-reliant by having to cope with difficult situations on their 4. Finally, living in a country with a different climate can prove beneficial to 5 one's health and state of mind.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 given2 both3 own4 way5 advantages6 privileges7 either