This lesson practises 21 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.
full lips
The model is famous for her striking ____.
within walking distance
The shop is ____ from the hotel.
suffer at the hands of
The villagers ____ the invaders.
flurry of excitement
There was a sudden ____ when the star arrived.
sense of adventure
Travellers often seek a real ____ in new places.
deal with the complexity
Few people can successfully ____ of modern finance.
do the sights
Tourists love to ____ when visiting the capital.
excruciatingly uncomfortable
The long flight proved ____.
current account
It is advisable to open a ____ when moving abroad.
introduce a levy
The council decided to ____ on plastic bags.
valiant effort
The team made a ____ to finish on time.
there's no place like home
After the long trip she realised that ____.
suffer casualties
The army began to ____ in the battle.
experience a rise
Tourism is likely to ____ next year.
there's no place like home
After the long trip she realised that ____.
soak up the atmosphere
Tourists love to ____ of the old city.
eager anticipation
The children waited with ____ for the holiday.
automatic car
Many people now prefer to drive an ____.
picturesque location
The hotel is in a beautiful ____.
off the beaten track
The hotel is pleasantly ____.
meet with success
The new venture finally began to ____.