Vocabulary
Collocations — Advanced
C1-level verb-noun and adjective-noun collocations
make people worry about something
/reɪz kənˈsɜːnz/The empty stadium raised concerns about ticket prices.
be a danger
/pəʊz ə ˈθret/Plastic in the ocean poses a threat to sea turtles.
agree as a group
/riːtʃ ə kənˈsensəs/After an hour of discussion, the class reached a consensus on the trip.
start a discussion or argument
/spɑːk ə dɪˈbeɪt/The new school rules sparked a debate among parents.
look similar to
/beər ə rɪˈzembləns/The singer bears a striking resemblance to her grandmother.
(of a rule or law) start to apply
/kʌm ˈɪntuː ɪˈfekt/The new speed limit will come into effect on 1 January.
make good progress
/meɪk straɪdz/She has made great strides with her piano since last year.
treat something as especially important
/pleɪs ˈemfəsɪs ɒn/This school places emphasis on creativity and sport.
privately feel unsure
/ˈhɑːbə daʊts/Even after signing up, he still harboured doubts about running a marathon.
find a good middle point between two things
/straɪk ə ˈbæləns/It's hard to strike a balance between study and free time.
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What poses a threat to your town or local nature?
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How do you strike a balance between study or work and free time?
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What sparked a debate in your class, family or online recently?
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In what area have you made great strides this year?
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