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Level C1

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.

Life at the Cinema

For more than a century, cinema has offered audiences a powerful form of (0) ENTERTAINMENT (ENTERTAIN). Although many people now watch films at home, the appeal of the big screen has not entirely disappeared. Part of its lasting (1) .......... (ATTRACT) lies in the fact that going to the cinema is still seen as a social event rather than a purely private activity. The experience also depends on a high level of technical (2) .......... (PERFORM), from crystal-clear sound to sharply defined images. In addition, a skilful director can create an atmosphere of suspense so effectively that viewers become almost (3) .......... (BREATH) at key moments. Yet the success of a film is not determined by visuals alone; strong acting and a convincing script are of equal (4) .......... (IMPORTANT). In recent years, cinema owners have faced growing (5) .......... (COMPETE) from streaming platforms, which offer instant access to thousands of titles. To remain profitable, many venues have responded by improving comfort and providing a more (6) .......... (LUXURY) environment. This strategy may encourage even the most (7) .......... (DECIDE) home viewer to return. For them, the shared reactions of the audience and the (8) .......... (EXPECT) of what might happen next still make cinema special.

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

MANU _Studies

@manu-studies

User Prompt

"Cinema"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

Jun 21, 2026

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