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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Dialogue 25Book 2 · Section 7 · 25 / 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 · Dialogue 25
EXERCISE TEXT

A: Hello, may I take your order? What would you like 1?
B: Yes. I'd like fried chicken, fries, any mineral and a cup of coffee, please.
A: 2? Something to have?
C: I'll take spaghetti and a salad.
A: What would you like to drink?
C: 3 , please.
B: Could we have the cheque, please?
A: Yes, 4.
B: Hmmm. $20.55. Here you are, 22 dollars. The rest is a 5.
C: We are full now. It was delicious.
A: Thank you! Come again!
B: Thank you. Good-bye!

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 tip2 to have3 just water4 take5 and you6 menu7 here it is