Exam practice

Reading and Use of English Part 3

For questions 1-8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to
form a word that ids in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

The clothes we choose to wear

The clothes we wear can be a form of (0) communication Clothes like COMMUNICATE
a (1) language, give out a message. This can be simple, SPEAK
for example, when we choose clothing for keeping warm, to attend
a football match or (2) ceremony to announce our GRADUATE
(3) views or just to look attractive. POLITICS

It isn't always this simple, however. As with speech, our masons for making any
statement have a (4) to be quite complex. The man who TEND
buys an expensive coat may want it not only to offer (5) PROTECT
from bad weather but also to magically surround him with the qualities of
an international film star. (6) people rarely succeed in NATURE
satisfying both these requirements at once. Even (7) that SUPPOSE
both these statements could actually be made by one single coat, this ideal item
of clothing may not be available and, if it is, it may be (8) AFFORD
for people who have limited money to spend on clothes.

Grammar focus task

Without looking back at the text, complete these sentences with the correct prepositions.
1 The clothes we wear can be a form of communication.
2 Our reasons making any statement have a tendency to be complex.
3 He wants it to magically surround him the qualities of a film star.
4 People rarely succeed satisfying both these requirements.
5 Both these statements could actually be made one single coat.
6 It may be unaffordable people who have limited money.

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