Travel Plans in France May Be Affected by Weekend Demonstrations

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Question formats

Single choice

How to approach this practice

Use the surrounding sentence to identify the meaning and word form needed. Check which words naturally go together.

1. Question 1 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “demonstrations”?

   1. organized public events in which people show their opinions or disagreement
   2. Private meetings between museum employees
   3. Official schedules for tourist attractions
   4. Unexpected changes to transportation routes
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   Answer

   organized public events in which people show their opinions or disagreement

   The word describes organized public events expressing opinions or disagreement.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “affected”?

   1. influenced or changed by a particular event or situation
   2. Designed especially for foreign visitors
   3. Located far from public transportation
   4. Prepared for a long planned journey
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   Answer

   influenced or changed by a particular event or situation

   Affected places have been influenced or changed by an event.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “attractions”?

   1. interesting or enjoyable places that people visit
   2. Rules governing international travel
   3. Groups organizing public events
   4. Officers working in crowded areas
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   Answer

   interesting or enjoyable places that people visit

   Attractions are interesting places that people visit.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “closure”?

   1. the situation in which a place is closed and unavailable to the public
   2. A plan listing activities during a trip
   3. The visible presence of security officers
   4. A public event expressing political opinions
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   Answer

   the situation in which a place is closed and unavailable to the public

   A closure means a place is closed and unavailable to the public.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “presence”?

   1. the fact that someone or something is in a particular place
   2. The process of changing a travel reservation
   3. The popularity of a famous tourist site
   4. The distance between two city neighborhoods
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   Answer

   the fact that someone or something is in a particular place

   Presence describes someone or something being in a particular place.

6. Question 6 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “flexibility”?

   1. the ability to change plans easily when circumstances change
   2. The certainty that an attraction will remain open
   3. The habit of following one fixed schedule
   4. The expectation of increased visitor numbers
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   Answer

   the ability to change plans easily when circumstances change

   Flexibility is the ability to change plans when circumstances change.

7. Question 7 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “itinerary”?

   1. a plan showing the places and activities included in a trip
   2. A public statement from city officials
   3. A report about changing police numbers
   4. A ticket allowing entry to several museums
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   Answer

   a plan showing the places and activities included in a trip

   An itinerary outlines the places and activities planned for a trip.

What to review next

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Before you practise: a worked example

Read the whole sentence before choosing a word. Check both its meaning and the words it naturally combines with.

Please make an appointment before visiting the clinic.

Make an appointment is a natural word combination. Knowing a dictionary meaning alone may not tell you which verb fits.

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