This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on Health. 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.
be in poor health
The patient continues to ____.
rampant inflation
The country suffered from ____ in the 1980s.
make a proposal
The committee will ____ next week.
show an improvement
The patient began to ____ after the treatment.
build up resistance
Regular exercise helps the body ____ to infections.
risk to public health
The product poses a serious ____.
respond well to treatment
The patient is expected to ____.
shiver down your spine
The story sent a ____.
fight for your life
The patient continues to ____ after the accident.
serious medical condition
The patient suffers from a ____.
increase your stress levels
The deadline will inevitably ____.
stoop to that level
I would never ____.
exercise authority
Managers must learn to ____ fairly.
derive pleasure from
Many people ____ helping others.
streaming cold
He arrived at work with a ____.
cut down on
Doctors advise patients to ____ sugar and salt.
show of unity
The leaders made a strong ____.
unmitigated disaster
The premiere was considered an ____.
do plenty of exercise
Doctors recommend that everyone should ____.
overcome a hurdle
The athlete managed to ____ in the final lap.
suffer from a chronic disease
Many elderly people ____.
go shopping
She decided to ____ for new clothes.
make a full recovery
The patient is expected to ____ after the operation.
infectious disease
The hospital treated several cases of ____.
break into a run
The athlete decided to ____ near the finish.
full explanation
He demanded a ____ before accepting the decision.
newly qualified
The hospital hired several ____ doctors last month.
do plenty of exercise
Doctors recommend that everyone should ____.
sense of achievement
Finishing the marathon gave her a real ____.
make a sound
The old clock began to ____.
critically ill
The patient remains ____.
newborn baby
The hospital announced the arrival of a healthy ____.
massive heart attack
He suffered a ____ and was rushed to hospital.
healthy competition
The coach encouraged ____ among the players.
keep in shape
Regular exercise helps you ____.
tell your concerns
It is healthy to ____ to a friend.
keep in shape
Regular exercise helps you ____.
be in poor health
The patient continues to ____.
absolutely essential
Regular exercise is ____ for long-term health.
stinking rich
Some people seem to be ____.
massive overdose
The patient was treated for a ____.
suffer from chronic disease
Many elderly people ____.
reduce your stress level
Regular exercise helps to ____.
take an overdose
The patient was treated for trying to ____.
exceed the recommended dose
Never ____ of the medicine.
damage limitation
The company immediately began ____ exercises.
build up your strength
The doctor advised her to ____ before the operation.
take care of
The nurse will ____ the patient.
ill effects
The medicine had no serious ____.
clinically proven
The treatment is ____ to reduce pain.