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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 B · Text 7
EXERCISE TEXT

To this day, the history of ice cream remains a mystery. 1. It was a mixture of snow, nectar, fruit pulp and honey. Others proclaim that Marco Polo, a 13th century adventurer, brought ice cream to Europe from the Far East. However, regardless of where it came from, a great amount of ice cream is eaten in America every day. It is said that the first parlour in America opened in 1776 in New York City.

2. The US, New Zealand, Denmark and Australia top the list. 3. Then comes chocolate, strawberry, Neapolitan and chocolate chip.

After eating ice cream people often get a headache which is called “brain freeze'. 4. But why does it happen in the first place? 5. When something cold touches this spot, people get the sensation known as ice cream headache. It often occurs only in hot weather. If you want to prevent it, you must try to limit the amount of cold ice cream touching the roof of your mouth.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 The favourite flavor is classic vanilla.2 However, many people say that the first ice cream is credited to Nero.3 Ice cream is dangerous for health and should be forbidden.4 Which countries like ice cream most?5 This unpleasant sensation usually lasts only about 30 seconds.6 Everybody has a nerve center located on the roof of their mouth.7 There are cafes in the most beautiful spots in every city.