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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Dialogue 27Book 2 · Section 7 · 27 / 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 27
EXERCISE TEXT

Harry: Hello, sir! 1 our store.
Sam: Thanks.
Harry: 2 ?
Sam: Yes. I am looking for a watch.
Harry: What kind of watch?
Sam: 3 a silver watch to give my son as a gift.
Harry: 4 this one here?
Sam: I do not like the style. a
Harry: What about this model?
Sam: Yes, I like that one. 5 is it?
Harry: This one is two hundred and fifty dollars.
Sam: That is too expensive. Do you have anything less expensive?
Harry: Do you like this one, sir? It costs less, one hundred and twenty dollars.
Sam: Yes, it is also very nice. I will take it.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 the price2 can I tell you3 welcome to4 I am looking for5 how about6 can I help you7 how much