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SECTION 07 · Word-bank exercise

Words in context

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Part A · Dialogue 27Book 3 · Section 7 · 27 / 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 27
EXERCISE TEXT

A: David, have you thought about where you would like to go for dinner on Friday for 1?
B: I am not sure. I don't know many good restaurants 2.
A: You know, we could look 3 at the local Internet sites. m
B: Good. Let's 4!
A: What kind of food would you like for your birthday?
B: I 5 barbeque or Chinese food the best.
A: This one, that's to say lazania, looks good. a
B: I think that would be a really good choice! Let's call and make a reservation.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 your birthday2 online3 around here4 enjoy eating5 computer6 take a look7 looks well