FCE Word Formation

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 fits in the gap in the same line. EXAM DESCRIPTION

Luxemburg

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy headed by Grand Duke Henri of the House of Nassau. Economically, the (1) ... of its banking and (2) ... institutions has attracted more than 200 foreign banks, including the European Investment Bank headquarters. The 480,000 (3) ... have among the highest income levels per capita of any country in the world. Agriculture is still (4) ... . Around half of the total land area is farmed, though less than 5% of Luxembourgers now live and work on farms. Despite problems caused by the overproduction of European wines in general, the vineyards are (5) ... . And the enchanting Luxembourg countryside, (6) ... its northern reaches in the Ardennes, is a popular holiday destination for Luxembourgers and (7) ... from neighbouring countries. Having played a key role in establishing the institutions that evolved into the European Union, Luxembourg today hosts the secretariat of the European Parliament. In such a small country, with bigger neighbours on its doorstep, Luxembourgers have a distinctive individuality that even extends to the (8) ... language, Letzebuergesch, which is vaguely related to both French and German, yet quite different from both.

1) STRONG

2) FINANCE

3) RESIDE

4) IMPORT

5) COMPETE

6) PARTICULAR

7) VISIT

8) NATION

Test Answers!

GAP 1 (STRENGTH) ... Economically, the strength of its banking and financial institutions has attracted more ... ↑_ _ _ _
STRONG => STRENGTH | ADJECTIVE => NOUN (INTERNAL CHANGE)
INTERNAL CHANGE (IN NOUNS) (WIDE => WIDTH | SEE => SIGHT | CHOOSE => CHOICE)
Examples:
1). He did exercises to strengthen his muscles. STRENGTH + EN => VERB
2). Her greatest strength is her sense of humour. STRONG => STRENGTH (INTERNAL CHANGE)
3). Jack was strongly opposed to the idea. STRONG + LY => ADVERB

GAP 2 (FINANCIAL) ... of its banking and financial institutions has attracted more than 200 foreign banks, including ... ↑_ _ _ _
FINANCE => FINANCIAL | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
IAL => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) typical of. (CELESTIAL/INITIAL/DICTATORIAL)
Examples:
1). She isn't financially dependent on her husband. FINANCIAL + LY => ADJECTIVE
2). Mark is an expert in finance. FINANCE => NOUN
3). It was a great album, but not exactly a financial success. FINANC + IAL => ADJECTIVE

GAP 3 (RESIDENTS) ... Bank. The 480,000 residents have among the highest income levels per capita of any country in the world ... ↑_ _ _ _
RESIDE => RESIDENT(S) | VERB => NOUN
ENT => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) the agent that performs an action. (OPPONENT/PRESIDENT/STUDENT)
Examples:
1). This district is mainly residential. RESIDENT + IAL => ADJECTIVE
2). He is now resident in Holland. RESID + ENT => NOUN
3). She spent two weeks at her winter residence. RESIDE + NCE => NOUN

GAP 4 (IMPORTANT) ... Agriculture is still important. Around half of the total land area is farmed, though less than ... ↑_ _ _ _
IMPORT => IMPORTANT | VERB => ADJECTIVE
ANT => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) that is or does something. (SIGNIFICANT/TOLERANT/IRRELEVANT)
Examples:
1). Catherine has an important job. IMPORT + ANT => ADJECTIVE
2). This is a matter of great importance. IMPORT + ANCE => NOUN
3). This company is the EU largest importer of agricultural produce. IMPORT + ER => NOUN

GAP 5 (COMPETITIVE) ... vineyards are competitive. And the enchanting Luxembourg countryside, ... ↑_ _ _ _
COMPETE => COMPETITIVE | VERB => ADJECTIVE
IVE => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) tending to; having the nature of. (EXPLOSIVE/ACTIVE/DESCRIPTIVE)
Examples:
1). Most children are competitive. COMPETIT + IVE => ADJECTIVE
2). All 300 competitors finished the race. COMPETIT + ORS => NOUN
3). Have you entered the painting competition. COMPETIT + ION => NOUN

GAP 6 (PARTICULARLY) ... countryside, particularly its northern reaches in the Ardennes, is a popular holiday ... ↑_ _ _ _
PARTICULAR => PARTICULARLY | ADJECTIVE => ADVERB
LY => SUFFIX (IN ADVERBS) in a specified manner. (VIRTUALLY/SADLY/SLOWLY)
Examples:
1). She was particularly pleased to see her mother. PARTICULAR + LY => ADVERB
2). Tim gave the police all particulars about the accident. PARTICULAR + S => NOUN
3). She should pay particular attention to pronunciation. PARICULAR => ADJECTIVE

GAP 7 (VISITORS) ... Luxembourgers and visitors from neighbouring countries. Having played a key role in ... ↑_ _ _ _
VISIT => VISITOR(S) | VERB => NOUN
OR => SUFFIX (IN NOUNS) a person or thing that. (CONDUCTOR/REDACTOR/ACTOR)
Examples:
1). We're expecting visitors next month. VISIT + OR => NOUN
2). She would like to visit London someday. VISIT => VERB
3). Our official visiting hours are 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. VISIT + ING => ADJECTIVE

GAP 8 (NATIONAL) ... extends to the national language, Letzebuergesch, which is vaguely related to both French ... ↑_ _ _ _
NATION => NATIONAL | NOUN => ADJECTIVE
AL => SUFFIX (IN ADJECTIVES) connected with. (MAGICAL//GEOGRAPHICAL/FICTIONAL).
Examples:
1). What nationality are you? I'm Russian. NATION + ALITY => NOUN
2). Many countries have national health service. NATION + AL => ADJECTIVE
3). The railways in Britain were nationalised in 1947. NATION + ALISE(D) => VERB