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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 2
EXERCISE TEXT

The chili pepper is native to the Americas, but nowadays it is found all over the world. It is an extremely 1 spice in many cultures and is, in fact, the world's second favorite spice, after salt. There are more than a hundred 2 of chili peppers, some of which are quite 3 and others are incredibly hot and spicy.

Today chili peppers are used to spice a variety of foods, e.g. meat and rice dishes, and even jam and jelly. In the past, chili peppers had some other, more unusual uses. In ancient Mexico, for example, chilies could be used to pay 4. In addition, in Panama, these peppers were used to 5 against sharks.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 nicely2 protect3 species4 mild5 taxes6 uses7 popular