Collocations — Adjective + Noun
Heavy rain, strong wind, close friend, narrow escape.
a lot of rain falling hard
/ˌhevi ˈreɪn/The match was cancelled because of heavy rain.
a lot of cars on the road, moving slowly
/ˌhevi ˈtræfɪk/We were late because of heavy traffic on the motorway.
air that moves very fast and hard
/ˌstrɒŋ ˈwɪnd/A strong wind blew my umbrella inside out.
coffee with a lot of flavour and caffeine
/ˌstrɒŋ ˈkɒfi/I need a cup of strong coffee to wake up.
a cost that is a lot of money
/ˌhaɪ ˈpraɪs/Concert tickets sell at a very high price online.
sleep that is hard to wake up from
/ˌdiːp ˈsliːp/He was in such a deep sleep that he didn't hear the alarm.
a friend you know well and trust
/ˌkləʊs ˈfrend/Maya is a close friend — I tell her everything.
a serious error
/ˌbɪɡ mɪˈsteɪk/Leaving my passport at home was a big mistake.
when you only just avoid danger
/ˌnærəʊ ɪˈskeɪp/The car nearly hit us — it was a narrow escape.
a life that will probably be successful
/ˌbraɪt ˈfjuːtʃə/She's a talented player with a bright future.
1
Describe the worst weather you have experienced. Use heavy / strong.
2
Who is your closest friend? How did you meet?
3
Tell me about a narrow escape you or someone you know had.
4
What is the biggest mistake you have ever made (that you can talk about)?