This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on Nature. 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.
set verb
The sun began to ____ behind the hills.
highly recommend
I can ____ this restaurant.
reach the decision
After long discussion they finally managed to ____.
falsify records
The accountant was accused of trying to ____.
complete stranger
She helped a ____ on the street.
recycle waste
It is important to ____ whenever possible.
call off a match
The referee had to ____ due to bad weather.
endless supply
The region has an almost ____ of fresh water.
steer the economy
The new minister will try to ____.
searing heat
The desert experienced ____ during the day.
untimely death
The ____ shocked the whole community.
desirable place to live
The city has become a highly ____.
commuter town
The village has become a typical ____.
preserve for posterity
The museum aims to ____.
new season's look
The designer presented the ____.
change beyond recognition
The town has altered ____ since my childhood.
intrepid explorer
The ____ returned from the jungle.
adverse weather conditions
The flight was cancelled due to ____.
change imperceptibly
The landscape seems to ____ over time.
flurry of snow
A light ____ fell during the morning.
run late
The train is likely to ____ this evening.
temperature soars
The ____ in the desert during the day.
state noun
The current ____ of the economy is worrying.
sun-damaged hair
The model used a special conditioner for ____.
uninterrupted economic growth
The country enjoyed ____ for a decade.
thoroughly recommend
I can ____ this restaurant to everyone.
flock of birds
A large ____ flew overhead at dusk.
launch a new collection
The designer plans to ____ next season.
whirlwind visit
The celebrity made a ____ to the city.
complete stranger
She helped a ____ on the street.
close off a street
The police decided to ____ during the event.
hit the high street
The new collection will ____ next week.
inclement weather
The match was cancelled due to ____.
irreversible climate change
Scientists warn of ____ if emissions continue.
temperatures fluctuate
Desert ____ dramatically between day and night.
slight change of plan
There was a ____ due to weather.
respond to an emergency
The team is trained to ____ quickly.
restore power
The engineers worked to ____ after the storm.
herd of cattle
A large ____ blocked the road.
stable environment
The children need a ____.
highly recommended
The book is ____ by critics.
give a reason
He refused to ____ for his absence.
spark fears
The report helped ____ about the economy.
intensely personal
The topic is far too ____ to discuss openly.
commuter train
Thousands use the ____ every morning.
environmental catastrophe
The oil spill caused a major ____.
get into reverse
The driver had to ____ to park the car.
shoulder the blame
Someone had to ____ for the failure.
introduce green taxes
The government plans to ____ next year.
withstand the impact
The building is designed to ____ of the storm.