This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Society & Social Issues. 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.
concerted effort
At a community meeting, the community report featured the concerted effort.
antisocial behaviour
At a community meeting, the community report featured the antisocial behaviour.
address an issue
In a community meeting, the community leaders will address an issue.
claim benefits
In a community meeting, the community leaders will claim benefits.
mindless violence
At a community meeting, the community report featured the mindless violence.
divided opinions
At a community meeting, the community report featured the divided opinions.
allay fears
In a community meeting, the community leaders will allay fears.
sources close to the resident
At a community meeting, the community report featured the sources close to the resident.
small number
At a community meeting, the community report featured the small number.
social fabric
At a community meeting, the community report featured the social fabric.
in broad agreement
The delegates were in broad agreement about the proposed reforms.
break the cycle
In a community meeting, the community leaders will break the cycle.
incite violence
In a community meeting, the community leaders will incite violence.
unveil a plan
In a community meeting, the community leaders will unveil a plan.
large number
At a community meeting, the community report featured the large number.
social network
At a community meeting, the community report featured the social network.
network of contacts
At a community meeting, the community report featured the network of contacts.
heal the rift
In a community meeting, the community leaders will heal the rift.
public disorder
At a community meeting, the community report featured the public disorder.
promote equal opportunities
In a community meeting, the community leaders will promote equal opportunities.
make a plea
In a community meeting, the community leaders will make a plea.
provide shelter
In a community meeting, the community leaders will provide shelter.
make enemies
In a community meeting, the community leaders will make enemies.
unsocial hours
At a community meeting, the community report featured the unsocial hours.
fresh drive
At a community meeting, the community report featured the fresh drive.
provide relief
In a community meeting, the community leaders will provide relief.
change their ways
In a community meeting, the community leaders will change their ways.
changed man
At a community meeting, the community report featured the changed man.
tackle social inequality
In a community meeting, the community leaders will tackle social inequality.
draconian measures
At a community meeting, the community report featured the draconian measures.