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Reading and Use of English Part 3 Word formation

For questions 1–8 , read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some
of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the
beginning (0).
DON’T BANK ON IT!

The mutilated currency division is an obscure part of the American government
where citizens can send their damaged banknotes to (0) UNDERGO examinations GO
for authenticity. They can also have their value redeemed in cases where they can be
verified (1) . This kind of work requires serious attention to detail as well SATISFY
as procedures to be highly (2) in order to ensure their accuracy. To make STANDARD
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sure that (3) claims are spotted, analysts must apply a range of tests FRAUD
. Should the notes pass, their value will be redeemed. However, if more
(4) SYSTEM
than half the note is (5) , no payment is made. It is unsurprising that the IDENTIFY
division’s guides have amusing cases to recount on their tours, and given that they are
not subject to the (6) rules that apply to other employees, these stories CONFIDE
invariably become public knowledge. Perhaps the most entertaining was that of a
farmer who mailed in the stomach of a slaughtered cow, convinced that it had eaten his
wallet. It turns out the evidence was (7) and the famer got his payment DISPUTE
of several hundred dollars. The moral being that it is (8) sending in your WORTH
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Vocabulary Phrases with pay

Complete the texts with the words in the box. There is one extra word you do not need.
compliment consequences dividends forward
lip service nose price respects tribute way

There will be a memorial service for our former mayor and town legend, Jack Henderson.
Business leaders and community members have been invited to pay their (1)
to him at the town hall on Saturday. The town council is also considering erecting a statue to
pay (2) to his achievements.

These one-to-one 15-minute meetings are just paying (3) to the idea of
empathetic listening. Proper engagement with the idea would pay (4)
in the long run.

I used to believe in paying my own (5) as a matter of principle, but this meant
that I would often miss out on whatever was happening because I didn’t have the cash.
Rather than asking a friend to help, I paid the (6) for being so stubborn.

I wasn’t expecting Hannah to pay me that lovely (7) on how I handled the
discussion. Afterwards, I noticed a glowing feeling inside and I realised the impact they
can have so I want to pay it (8) and do the same for one of my colleagues
this week.

Instead of sticking to the budget, Caroline paid through the (9) for that new
coffee machine. I imagine she’ll live to regret that decision when senior management find out.
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