This lesson practises 21 C2 collocations on Social Issues & Culture. 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.
needless to say
____ the plan failed.
good behaviour
The child received praise for ____.
juvenile delinquent
The report highlighted problems with ____.
think laterally
It is useful to ____ when solving problems.
call for a celebration
The good news seemed to ____.
widespread looting
There was ____ after the storm.
see the error of your ways
It is never too late to ____.
provide simultaneous translation
The interpreters will ____ for the delegates.
miss a penalty
The striker managed to ____ in the final minutes.
breed resentment
Such policies tend to ____ among the workforce.
have a barbecue
We decided to ____ in the garden.
common knowledge
It is now ____ that the earth is round.
blatantly obvious
The mistake was ____ to everyone.
soft whisper
She spoke in a ____.
go back on a promise
He refused to ____ given to his team.
face (up to) the facts
It is time to ____ and accept the situation.
change comes about
Real progress only when ____ through effort.
enter into talks
The union is willing to ____ with management.
vital clue
The detective found a ____.
social network
The platform has become the most popular ____ among teenagers.
dispute arises
A serious ____ whenever resources are limited.