This lesson practises 34 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.
make someone welcome
The host tried to ____ all the guests.
absolutely vital
Fresh water supplies are ____ for the survival of the expedition team.
shake off a cold
It took weeks to ____.
recovery of money
The court ordered the ____ from the fraud.
given leave
The soldier was ____ after the operation.
uneasy truce
The ceasefire created only an ____.
primary cause
Stress is often the ____ of many health problems.
exercise physical
Patients are encouraged to ____ after surgery.
exercise greater control over
The government plans to ____ border security.
watch what you eat
Doctors advise patients to ____.
boost your confidence
Exercise can really ____ before an interview.
health risk
Smoking is a serious ____.
serious medical condition
The patient suffers from a ____.
rare illness
The doctor diagnosed a ____.
adverse reaction
The patient had an ____ to the new medication.
enjoy good health
Regular exercise helps people ____.
stay the course
The athlete was determined to ____ despite the pain.
heavy traffic
We were stuck in ____ for over an hour.
modest recovery
The economy showed a ____ after the recession.
fare rises
Passengers are facing further ____ on public transport.
practise medicine
He decided to ____ after qualifying.
come out of a coma
The patient finally began to ____.
dabble in
Many celebrities like to ____ politics.
take up a challenge
The athlete decided to ____ of running the marathon.
sweat out
The player tried to ____ the injury.
course of medication
The doctor prescribed a complete ____ for the infection.
stick to a diet
It is difficult to ____ during the holidays.
fall into a coma
The patient suddenly ____ after the accident.
reduce your stress level
Regular exercise helps to ____.
marked improvement
The patient showed a ____ after the treatment.
trace of an accent
There was only a slight ____ in his otherwise perfect English.
gentle exercise
Doctors recommend ____ for older patients.
stockpile weapons
The country was accused of trying to ____.
rash promise
He made a ____ that he later regretted.