This lesson practises 10 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.
not utter a word
He did ____ during the entire meeting.
get the recognition you deserve
After years of hard work she finally began to ____.
widespread flooding
The heavy rain caused ____ across the region.
whirlwind visit
The celebrity made a ____ to the city.
sunny spells
There will be ____ throughout the day.
hinder progress
Bad weather continues to ____.
stroke of genius
Using recycled materials was a real ____.
get the recognition you deserve
After years of hard work she finally began to ____.
temperatures fluctuate
Desert ____ dramatically between day and night.
face severe weather conditions
The expedition had to ____ in the mountains.