This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on Travel. 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.
absolutely wonderful
The holiday was ____.
fine lines
There were only a few ____ around her eyes.
free kick
The player was awarded a ____ just outside the box.
cut through red tape
The new system helps to ____.
back of beyond
The village is located in the ____.
it would make a change
A holiday ____ from routine.
show a rise
Tourism is likely to ____ next year.
meet with a stony silence
The announcement ____.
alight from a bus
Passengers must ____ at the next stop.
jump to a conclusion
It is easy to ____ without all the facts.
light reading
The book is perfect for ____ on holiday.
good reputation
The hotel has a well-deserved ____.
broad avenue
The hotel is located on a ____ lined with trees.
open a current account
It is advisable to ____ when you first arrive in the country.
arrive at an agreement
Both sides finally managed to ____ after long talks.
commit a minor offence
The tourist was fined for ____.
leg of a journey
We stopped for a break after the first ____.
arduous journey
The explorers faced an ____ across the desert.
determined effort
The team made a ____ to finish on time.
change gear
The driver had to ____ on the steep hill.
give a good impression of
The brochure tries to ____ the hotel.
pod of whales
We were lucky to see a ____ during the trip.
see off an intruder
The security system helped ____.
picturesque village
They spent the weekend in a ____.
give someone a ring
He promised to ____ as soon as he arrived.
have a snack
She stopped to ____ during the long journey.
take a boat
The tourists decided to ____ across the lake.
break the journey
We decided to ____ in a small town overnight.
car-sharing programmes
Many cities now promote ____ to reduce traffic.
traffic builds up
During rush hour the ____ quickly on the motorway.
day trip
The family enjoyed a pleasant ____ to the coast.
put on standby
The flight was ____ due to bad weather.
wide variation
There is a ____ in quality.
city bus
The new route uses a modern ____.
in the middle of nowhere
The hotel is located ____.
travels fast
Bad ____ in a small village.
highly valued
Her contribution is ____ by the whole team.
assess something's value
Experts were called in to ____ before the sale.
unbounded enthusiasm
The children showed ____ for the trip.
changed woman
She returned from the trip a completely ____.
not come to any harm
The children seemed to ____ during the trip.
sick with worry
She was ____ about the test results.
do the sights
Tourists love to ____ when visiting the capital.
take a boat
The tourists decided to ____ across the lake.
unrivalled service
The hotel is famous for its ____.
clean-shaven face
He arrived with a ____.
rustle up a meal
She managed to ____ with whatever was in the fridge.
get off the bus
Passengers must ____ at the final stop.
arrive at a conclusion
After long discussion they managed to ____.
excruciatingly uncomfortable
The long flight proved ____.