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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Dialogue 30Book 2 · Section 7 · 30 / 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 30
EXERCISE TEXT

Harry: Good afternoon, Golden Hotel. How can I help you?
Sam: 1 a room, please?
Harry: For how many people?
Sam: Just me. 2.
Harry: Would you like a double bed, or a king size?
Sam: King size, please.
Harry: When will you be arriving, sir?
Sam: I will be there June 15th.
Harry: How many nights will you 3?
Sam: Five. How much 4?
Harry: The room costs $120 5. Your total will be $600.
Sam: O K. Thank you.
Harry: Is there anything else I can do for you today, sir?
Sam: N o, that's everything.
Harry: Thank you for choosing Golden Hotel. Good-bye.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 may I tell2 stay3 may I reserve4 will the room cost5 I am alone6 per night7 remain