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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Text 9Book 2 · Section 7 · 9 / 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 · Text 9
EXERCISE TEXT

In terms of pronunciation, there are three main 1 in America. These are New England, general American and Southern. General American is by far the most 2 used. New England is the pronunciation used by President Kennedy. President Carter, who came from Georgia, 3 with a Southern accent. If you listen to the 4 of these two presidents, you will be able to hear the difference quite 5.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 clearly2 types3 methods4 widely5 voice6 recording7 spoke