Sentence completion
Task type and format: Test takers complete sentences in a given number of words taken from the text, writing their answers on the answer sheet. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers should be in the answers, e.g. ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage’, ‘ONE WORD ONLY’ or ‘NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS’. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark.
Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The questions are in the same order as the information in the passage: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be found before the answer to the second question, and so on.
EXAMPLE 1.
Biological Research Institute
Welcome to the Biological Research Institute campus. We hope that your visit will be enjoyable and interesting. Please read the information below and comply with the instructions given.
On arrival, you should report to the Reception building by the main entrance gate, where you will be issued with a pass. This must be visible at all times during your visit to the campus.
If you are driving a vehicle, please inform Reception. They will contact Security, who will identify the area where you should park your car. Please ensure that you park it in the designated area. You must keep to the campus speed limit (10 mph) at all times. Cars are parked at the owner's risk.
For your own safety, please follow the instructions displayed on noticeboards around the campus, as well as all instructions issued by authorised personnel. Do not enter any restricted areas or touch any machinery or other equipment unless authorised. Visitors must be accompanied by their host at all times whilst on the campus.
Entry into certain areas requires the wearing of special clothing or equipment. This will be provided for you by your host, who will advise you on the appropriate protection for the areas you visit.
Unless your host has previously obtained permission from the Institute management, photography, whether still or video, is not permitted in any part of the campus.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, and should only be brought on campus if the Institute management has previously agreed to this. No nursery facilities are available for visiting children.
In the event of an accident, call 3333 and request the assistance of site first-aid personnel.
Questions 9-14
Complete the sentences below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 9-14 on your answer sheet.
9. If you come by car, ……………………… will tell you where to park it.
10. Advice on ……………………… can be seen on noticeboards.
11. You will need to obtain authorisation before touching equipment such as ……………………… .
12. Permission from the management is required if you want to do any kind of ……………………… .
13. The Institute does not provide a ……………………… for children visiting the campus.
14. You should phone 3333 if any kind of ……………………… occurs.
Answer:
9. security
10. safety
11. machinery
12. photography
13. nursery
14. accident
EXAMPLE 2.
EXAMPLE 3.