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The watch buyer
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Word Formation
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in brackets
The watch buyer admired the beautiful _____ of the Swiss timepiece.
The tiny motor inside the watch _____ thousands of times per second.
His _____ with mechanical watches began when he was a child.
The collector’s _____ collection included watches from five generations.
Collocation Matching
Match each word with its most common partner
Gap Fill
Complete each sentence with the most appropriate word from the options
The watch collector preferred mechanical watches because he loved watching the _____ turn inside the transparent case.
The salesperson explained that a _____ watch needs a new power source every two to three years.
The _____ inside the watch winds the spring every time you move your wrist.
During the _____, many traditional Swiss watchmakers went out of business.
He bought a _____ because he needed to time his running sessions accurately.
His grandfather’s collection of _____ was kept in a special wooden box.
The watch dealer assured him that this model was _____ and would never break down.
The _____ stores the energy that makes the watch work for up to 48 hours.
Gap Fill Multiple Choice
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence
The vintage watch really _____ and he decided to buy it immediately.
Today, mechanical and quartz watches _____ in the market, each appealing to different buyers.
Many serious collectors avoid _____ because they lack genuine watchmaking tradition.
His _____ with horology led him to spend thousands on rare timepieces.
The watch uses _____ that wind the mainspring as you move throughout the day.
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The watch buyer – Section 1
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