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.

Tourism and Nature

In many parts of the world, tourism brings clear economic benefits, but its impact on natural environments is often more (0) COMPLICATED than it first appears. In some regions, the rapid (1) .......... (EXPAND) of visitor facilities has led to the destruction of habitats and the (2) .......... (DISAPPEAR) of local species. Even where laws exist, their (3) .......... (EFFECT) is sometimes limited by poor enforcement. Another concern is the growing (4) .......... (POPULAR) of remote destinations on social media. Places once valued for their peace and isolation can quickly become overcrowded, causing (5) .......... (DISTURB) to wildlife and long-term damage to fragile ecosystems. In addition, the (6) .......... (RESPONSIBLE) behaviour of a minority of visitors, such as leaving litter or walking off marked paths, can have serious consequences. However, tourism is not always harmful. In some cases, it provides financial support for conservation projects and raises public (7) .......... (AWARE) of environmental issues. The challenge lies in finding a more (8) .......... (SUSTAIN) approach that protects nature while still allowing people to enjoy it.

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

Saber Google

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User Prompt

"Create an exercise about the effects of tourism on natural environments"

Tone: Standard
Level: C1

Created on:

May 15, 2026

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