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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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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 · Text 3
EXERCISE TEXT

The Christmas tree is a gift from Germany. Originally, the wreath was the 1 decoration until Christmas Eve. On the night before Christmas, the German mother would trim the tree, using lighted candles. When the tree was ready, she signaled her family by 2 a bell. Though wax candles were the tradition, hand-blown glass ornaments first 3 in Germany. The family gathered around the tree to 4 presents, then continued on to Mass. Although we do not know with 5, the tree may have evolved from the Paradise play, a medieval mystery play which represented Adam and Eve and their expulsion from paradise.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 appeared2 exchange3 lonely4 change5 certainty6 only7 ringing