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Use of English

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.

Cultural Identity

In an increasingly connected world, culture remains a powerful source of personal and collective (0) IDENTITY. It shapes the way people communicate, celebrate and understand their place in society. Yet culture is not something fixed; it is constantly changing through contact, migration and technological (1) .......... (ADVANCE). Some people worry that this process leads to cultural (2) .......... (LOSE), especially when younger generations adopt global habits more readily than local traditions. Others argue that such exchange encourages (3) .......... (CREATE) and allows communities to adapt without losing their core values. Museums, festivals and public ceremonies all play an important role in preserving a sense of historical (4) .......... (CONTINUE). At the same time, artists often challenge accepted ideas and offer fresh (5) .......... (INTERPRET) of familiar customs. In many cities, cultural policy has become increasingly (6) .......... (INFLUENCE) in shaping education and tourism. However, true cultural understanding requires more than passive observation; it demands active (7) .......... (PARTICIPATE) and a willingness to question assumptions. Without this, attempts to promote diversity may remain superficial rather than genuinely (8) .......... (MEAN).

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

Khánh Nguyễn

@khanh-264ae8

User Prompt

"culture"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

May 6, 2026

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