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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Dialogue 28Book 2 · Section 7 · 28 / 50
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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 A · Dialogue 28
EXERCISE TEXT

Natasha: Excuse me, sir?
Sam: Yes? Can I help you?
Natasha: Could you, please tell me 1 the café from here?
Sam: Sure. You may 2 for two blocks, then 3. The café is on the right.
Natasha: Can you 4 on this map, please?
Sam: We are here. So, go north two blocks, then go east. The café is on the south side, here.
Natasha: Thank you. Can you also tell me where the bank is ?
Sam: Of course. Go one block and turn left. Then go past the traffic signal. The bank is 5.
Natasha: Thanks for your help.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 turn right2 how to get to3 can I ask you4 go straight5 on the left6 in the left7 show me