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C2 Proficiency · Word Formation · Ready for C2 Proficiency Student's Book, Macmillan

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.

PRECEDENT

VENT

FAR

PICTURE

VARIABLE

PILE

PERIOD

SCENE

For some, home swapping may not be worth serious (0) ___ , but there are many travellers who enjoy this type of budget holiday option every year. Indeed, this trend is currently seeing (1) ___ growth. Ideal for flexible travellers, home swapping (2) ___ the need to book hotels, and avid home-swappers rave about the range of (3) ___ places they've stayed in. As you might expect, people with (4) ___ beachside villas or swanky flats in the city centre (5) ___ get first pick of the available options, but don't worry: many swappers are just looking for a decent place that's available when they are. To get started, (6) ___ a list of enticing details about your home to include on the house exchange site. Remember to provide personal references and, of course, lots of photos. After you have uploaded everything, check the site (7) ___ for any new listings. Once you find a potential swap, be clear about your expectations. Agree on how to handle worst-case (8) ___ and pin down all the details before you leave. Then, all that is left is to hope for the best!

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