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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Dialogue 26Book 3 · Section 7 · 26 / 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 26
EXERCISE TEXT

A: Excuse me, Professor, I'm concerned about my1. Do you have a minute to listen to m.e?
B: Of course. How can I help you?
A: I want to know if I am doing OK.
B: Let's 2 your scores so far. Do you think you are doing OK?
A: I am afraid that I might not be doing all well. B:w I see that you are doing OK in some areas, but not so well in others.
A: I think I could take 3 and read a little more.
B: You can greatly improve your grades if you work 4. Just 5 and I am sure that you will see improvement.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 grades2 see3 be doing all4 harder5 better notes6 good7 do your best