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.
recycle waste
It is important to ____ whenever possible.
substantial decrease
The figures showed a ____ in sales.
forthright manner
His ____ sometimes causes offence.
show a fall
The temperature began to ____ overnight.
become aware
The public slowly began to ____ of the danger.
be up for doing something
Most people seem to ____ the challenge.
plant doubts
The rumours began to ____ in people's minds.
flout a rule
Some drivers continue to ____ without consequence.
pretty fit
After months of training she is looking ____.
endless supply
The region has an almost ____ of fresh water.
falsify records
The accountant was accused of trying to ____.
festive season
The shops are full during the ____.
wreak havoc
The storm threatened to ____ in the region.
shatter someone's confidence
The criticism seemed to ____.
cut off
The storm managed to ____ power to the entire region.
compelling reason
There was no ____ to change the plan.
current economic climate
The ____ makes investment risky.
drive an economy
Tourism helps ____ in many small countries.
call off a search
The police decided to ____ after three days.
due to
The delay was ____ bad weather.
commuter route
The new train is a popular ____.
changed man
Since the accident he has become a ____.
inclement weather
The match was cancelled due to ____.
urban living
The challenges of ____ are increasing.
troop of baboons
A large ____ crossed the road suddenly.
widespread flooding
The heavy rain caused ____ across the region.
spark fears
The report helped ____ about the economy.
black economy
The government is trying to reduce the ____.
slight increase
There has been a ____ in temperature.
reduce your carbon footprint
Everyone is encouraged to ____.
concentration wavers
His ____ after long hours.
change fundamentally
The economy has begun to ____.
heavy rain
The match was cancelled due to ____.
stubborn streak
He has a definite ____.
damage to property
The storm resulted in extensive ____.
weather patterns
The ____ in the area are changing.
conform to safety regulations
All equipment must ____.
carbon offset emissions
The airline offers a way to ____.
event marks
The annual ____ the beginning of spring.
hybrid car
More drivers are choosing a ____ for economy.
pretty fit
After months of training she is looking ____.
bear left
The sign instructed drivers to ____ at the junction.
not utter a word
He did ____ during the entire meeting.
reduce your carbon footprint
Everyone is encouraged to ____.
shoulder the blame
Someone had to ____ for the failure.
tree-planting scheme
The council launched a new ____.
trouble breaks out
Serious ____ whenever resources become scarce.
clap of thunder
A loud ____ woke everyone suddenly.
rain sets in
Heavy ____ just as we left the house.
pose a threat
The new development could ____ to local wildlife.