IELTS ESSAYS BAND 7. VOCABULARY EXERCISES [by nuggets-phrases.com]

< CONTENTS > Choose OK if the collocation/pattern is right and NO if it is wrong. For more collocations use http://www.ozdic.com/ Practical recommendation! Do not try to remember all possible collocations with each word. Learn 2 (3 at most) collocations per word. 1. implement knowledge   NO OK || get knowledge   NO OK || acquire knowledge   NO OK || gain knowledge   NO OK || have knowledge   NO OK || apply knowledge   NO OK 2. use an approach   NO OK || adopt an approach   NO OK || develop an approach   NO OK || follow an approach   NO OK || implement an approach   NO OK 3. obtain skills   NO OK || acquire skills   NO OK || develop skills   NO OK || possess skills   NO OK || utilize skills   NO OK || apply skills   NO OK || improve skills   NO OK 4. get experience   NO OK || gain expe...

< CONTENTS > Fill in the gaps with the words from the box.    educators      entrants      graduates      mature      pupils      undergraduate    1. Not all university are able to meet entry requirements. 2. More and more students are opting to work in their spare time. 3. Recent university may encounter difficulties when searching for a job. 4. (aged 21+) entrants/students do not always need formal qualifications. 5. should be able to recognise innate abilities of learners. 6. Shool staff are responsible for the safety of when they are at school.  Check   Hint   OK  < CONTENTS >

< CONTENTS > Select the right word from the drop-down list. 1. New skills can be gained by   at completing independently pace themselves /taking/doing courses on the internet. 2. There are many companies that search for students who can teach   at completing independently pace themselves new skills quickly and think innovatively. 3. Through e-learning, students can study   at completing independently pace themselves their own   at completing independently pace themselves from wherever they choose. 4. Adults who choose to learn a new subject   at completing independently pace themselves should be able to manage their study time effectively.  Check   OK  < CONTENTS >

< CONTENTS > Fill in the gaps with the words from the box.    ensure      equal      experience      funded      gaps      high      provide      shortage    1. It is beneficial for all members of society to have a -quality education system with educational opportunities for all young people. 2. For example, a company owner will need well-qualified and competent staff, and a well- education system can such employees. 3. By forcing people to choose particular university subjects, governments can that any knowledge and skill in the economy are covered. 4. Expanding industries are expected to /have a (not enough) of skilled labour.  Check   Hint   OK  < CONTENTS ...