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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 18
EXERCISE TEXT

It was a beautiful, sunny day, so Helen decided to take the bus and visit her cousins who lived in a small town, 80 kms far from her home. 1. After half an hour she was on her way to her cousins'. As the trip was very tiring, the bus made a stop in the middle of a forest. 2. Amazed by the sound of birds singing, a little river flowing and leaves rustling due to the breeze, Helen started walking through the forest, enjoying its magic.

Suddenly she realized that she had gone far away from the bus. 3. When nobody answered she tried to find which way she had got there. But as she was looking for the path, she moved deeper into the forest and got lost for good. The night was coming and she was alone among strange animals and plants. 4. Finally she found a cave and decided to stay there for. the rest of the night. Meanwhile her parents and cousins, who were informed of her trip, started worrying and called the police to search for her.

The next day, the rain stopped and the sun rose in the sky. Helen felt afraid and hungry. She went out to find some fruit or berries to eat. 5. She knew that her little odyssey was over. After a few hours she was back home, in her room, thinking of the adventure she had had.

FILL IN USING THE WORD BANK

Choose the best word for each gap

1 But suddenly she heard .people calling her name.2 She took her purse and went shopping for dinner.3 She panicked and started calling for help.4 She ran in the direction of the voices she could hear afar.5 She got ready and went to the bus stop.6 The passengers got off to relax and have a breath of fresh air.7 With the first drop of rain on her head she knew that she had to find a shelter.