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Level B2

Part 3 - Word Formation

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For Questions 1-8, read the text below and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

A Film That Stays With You

Some films entertain you and are quickly forgotten, but *Requiem for a Dream* is (0) UNFORGETTABLE (FORGET) in a very different way. Viewers often describe their first (1) .......... (SEE) as intense, because the story shows how ordinary hopes can turn into obsession. One reason the film feels so powerful is its (2) .......... (EDIT): rapid cuts and repeated sequences create a rhythm that becomes almost exhausting. The soundtrack adds to the (3) .......... (TENSE), making even quiet scenes feel urgent. As the characters chase quick solutions, their (4) .......... (DEPEND) on substances grows, and the consequences become harder to ignore. The film also offers a sharp (5) .......... (CRITIC) of consumer culture, especially through the character of Sara, whose desire to appear on television becomes dangerously unrealistic. By the end, the audience is left with a sense of (6) .......... (HOPE), as each character’s dream collapses. Although the subject matter is (7) .......... (DISTURB), the film can still be (8) .......... (VALUE) for discussions about mental health, pressure, and the need for support.

What to do

For each gap you get one word in capitals which you have to change so the grammar and meaning fit in the sentence. Here you have to show how well you know word families and if you can change words by using prefixes and suffixes.

You need to read the whole text to get the writer’s opinion on the topic. That’s because sometimes a negative prefix will be required. There is usually at least one word requiring a negative prefix, so look out for these.

In the exam always write something. You never know, you might be lucky even if you are not sure of the answer!

Strategy

  1. Read the title and the whole text so that you understand what it is about.
  2. Look at each sentence in detail.
  3. Think about what kind of word you need and whether you need a negative prefix or a suffix.
  4. Read the sentence again to check whether you need a plural form.
  5. Check your spelling, as it must be correct.

Instructions

For Questions 1-8, read the text below and use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

Exercise Details

Author

James Ford

@james-ford

User Prompt

"Create an exercise exploring the film Requiem for a Dream"

Tone: Standard
Level: B2

Created on:

Mar 25, 2026

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