This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Environment & Climate. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
hybrid car
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the hybrid car.
temperature soars
The temperature soars during the hottest part of the day.
natural talent
Within the Environment & Climate topic, the student's natural talent for wildlife photography soon became clear.
risk to public health
In a climate-action meeting, the local council will risk to public health.
reduce carbon footprint
In a climate-action meeting, the local council will reduce carbon footprint.
Rain sets in just as the outdoor match begins
Rain sets in just as the outdoor match begins.
free airtime
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the free airtime.
natural highlights
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the natural highlights.
swarm of locusts
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the swarm of locusts.
conserve natural resources
In a climate-action meeting, the local council will conserve natural resources.
introduce green taxes
In a climate-action meeting, the local council will introduce green taxes.
flock of birds
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the flock of birds.
reveal a talent
In a climate-action meeting, the local council will reveal a talent.
harmful to the environment
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the harmful to the environment.
sound travels
Sound travels differently in a large concert hall.
sunny spells
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the sunny spells.
full lips
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the full lips.
A fair number of trees were planted beside the new cycle route
A fair number of trees were planted beside the new cycle route.
recycle waste
In a climate-action meeting, the local council will recycle waste.
solar heating
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the solar heating.
swarm of bees
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the swarm of bees.
troop of baboons
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the troop of baboons.
air quality
Air quality improved after the council restricted traffic in the city centre.
stable environment
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the stable environment.
dump waste
In a climate-action meeting, the local council will dump waste.
environmental catastrophe
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the environmental catastrophe.
weather patterns
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the weather patterns.
heavy rain
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the heavy rain.
tell the resident's fortune
In a climate-action meeting, the local council will tell the resident's fortune.
burst of energy
At a climate-action meeting, the climate report featured the burst of energy.