Collocation_Def

Question 1

A new book/film comes out

Answer 1

Is published/released.

Question 2

Write an article giving an opinion of the book/film.

Answer 2

Review a book/film

Question 3

People who review books/films.

Answer 3

Book reviewers / film critics

Question 4

The articles written by reviewers/critics.

Answer 4

Book/film reviews

Question 5

Write a negative opinion.

Answer 5

Give a bad review

Question 6

The plot derives from real events.

Answer 6

Based on a true story

Question 7

Represents the feeling/mood accurately.

Answer 7

Captures an atmosphere

Question 8

Discusses a particular subject.

Answer 8

Deals with a topic

Question 9

The first/last parts of a film.

Answer 9

Opening/closing scenes (of a film)

Question 10

The first/last parts of a book.

Answer 10

Opening/closing chapters (of a book)

Question 11

The start and conclusion.

Answer 11

Beginning and end (of a book/film)

Question 12

Everything works out well for the central characters.

Answer 12

Happy ending

Question 13

Suggest a book/film to someone.

Answer 13

Recommend a book/film

Question 14

A lot of people have enjoyed it and suggest it.

Answer 14

Highly recommended

Question 15

Become an actor.

Answer 15

Go on the stage

Question 16

Be responsible for the financial and managerial aspects of making a film.

Answer 16

Produce a film

Question 17

Films/plays set in a past historical period.

Answer 17

Historical dramas

Question 18

Are very effective when shown in a cinema.

Answer 18

Work particularly well on the big screen

Question 19

Use artificial visual or sound effects.

Answer 19

Use special effects

Question 20

The main male/female actor.

Answer 20

Male lead / female lead

Question 21

Act as a particular character.

Answer 21

Play the role of

Question 22

Take a small, often uncredited, part in a film or play performed by a well-known actor.

Answer 22

Take on a cameo role

Question 23

Act very well.

Answer 23

Give an excellent performance

Question 24

Extremely beautiful.

Answer 24

Stunningly beautiful

Question 25

Visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style.

Answer 25

Picturesque

Question 26

A vibrant and energetic feeling in a place.

Answer 26

Lively atmosphere

Question 27

Quiet and calm.

Answer 27

Peaceful and tranquil

Question 28

Full of activity, busy.

Answer 28

Bustling

Question 29

A place that attracts many tourists, often with high prices and poor quality.

Answer 29

Tourist trap

Question 30

Not changed or damaged by human activity.

Answer 30

Unspoilt

Question 31

In an isolated place

Answer 31

Off the beaten track

Question 32

People who live in a particular area.

Answer 32

Locals

Question 33

A large amount of historical significance or content.

Answer 33

Wealth of history

Question 34

Containing a lot of historical events or objects.

Answer 34

Rich in history

Question 35

Has a rich history (used positively).

Answer 35

Boasts a rich history

Question 36

A journey to a place and back again.

Answer 36

Round trip

Question 37

Rented a car.

Answer 37

Hired a car

Question 38

Take a bus.

Answer 38

Catch a bus

Question 39

A flight that goes straight to its destination without stopping.

Answer 39

Direct flight

Question 40

Go for a leisurely walk.

Answer 40

Take a stroll

Question 41

Go for a leisurely walk without a specific destination.

Answer 41

Go for a wander

Question 42

Experienced and enjoyed the feeling of a place.

Answer 42

Soaked up the atmosphere

Question 43

Try the food typical of a particular area.

Answer 43

Sample the local cuisine

Question 44

A very big and difficult problem.

Answer 44

Huge challenge

Question 45

Immediate and necessary steps.

Answer 45

Urgent action

Question 46

The state of being extremely poor.

Answer 46

Poverty

Question 47

A period of temporary economic decline.

Answer 47

Economic recession

Question 48

A growing difference (often negative).

Answer 48

Widening gulf

Question 49

Areas lacking in necessities like adequate housing, education, and employment.

Answer 49

Deprived regions

Question 50

Live outside the mainstream, often due to poverty or social exclusion.

Answer 50

Live on the margins of society

Question 51

Sleeping in the open, without shelter.

Answer 51

Sleeping rough

Question 52

Children who live on the streets.

Answer 52

Street children

Question 53

Needing help very much.

Answer 53

In desperate need

Question 54

The circumstances of life for a particular group in society.

Answer 54

Social conditions

Question 55

Cause crime to develop.

Answer 55

Breed crime

Question 56

The worldwide economic system.

Answer 56

Global economy

Question 57

An excellent chance.

Answer 57

Golden opportunity

Question 58

Fight against poverty.

Answer 58

Combat poverty

Question 59

Get rid of poverty completely.

Answer 59

Eradicate poverty

Question 60

Make poverty less severe.

Answer 60

Alleviate poverty

Question 61

Request protection from a country, often due to political persecution.

Answer 61

Seek political asylum

Question 62

People who truly need asylum.

Answer 62

Genuine asylum seekers

Question 63

People who move to another country to find work or a better economic situation.

Answer 63

Economic migrants

Question 64

Gathered publicly to protest.

Answer 64

Took to the streets to demonstrate

Question 65

Payments of debt owed by developing countries.

Answer 65

Third-world debt repayments

Question 66

A severe earthquake affected the area.

Answer 66

Terrible earthquake hit the region

Question 67

A very large number of people died.

Answer 67

Death toll was massive

Question 68

Abusive use of children for sexual purposes.

Answer 68

Sexual exploitation of children

Question 69

The use of children in industry or business, especially when illegal or inhumane.

Answer 69

Child labour

Question 70

select the actors for a film

Answer 70

cast a film

Question 71

be the main actor/actress in a film

Answer 71

star in a film

Question 72

film a movie

Answer 72

shoot a film

Question 73

make a film

Answer 73

produce a film

Question 74

To be so interested or involved in something that you give it all your attention and don’t notice anything

Answer 74

be engrossed/absorbed in a book

Question 75

so interesting you can't stop reading

Answer 75

reading compulsive reading

Question 76

Reading done before going to sleep

Answer 76

bedtime reading

Question 77

a book or text that is simple to understand

Answer 77

an easy read

Question 78

To quickly turn the pages of a book or magazine, looking at them briefly without reading in detail.

Answer 78

flick/skim through a book

Question 79

music that plays quietly in the background

Answer 79

background music

Question 80

have a strong effect

Answer 80

make a big impact

Question 81

sound extremely loud

Answer 81

blurt out (from your hi-fi)

Question 82

presented to the public for the first time

Answer 82

debut album

Question 83

pleasant and easy to remember

Answer 83

catchy tunes

Question 84

expresses emotions, often nostalgic or emotional

Answer 84

sentimental performance

Question 85

a very popular young singer

Answer 85

pop idol

Question 86

people who love and admire a performer

Answer 86

adoring fans

Question 87

very successful song or album

Answer 87

massive hit

Question 88

a lot of devoted fans

Answer 88

huge following

Question 89

perform in several places as part of a planned series of concerts

Answer 89

go on tour

Question 90

melodies that are beautiful, sad, and stay in your memory

Answer 90

haunting melodies

Question 91

an extremely skilful performance

Answer 91

virtuoso performance

Question 92

made a new version of a musical track

Answer 92

remix a track

Question 93

songs played at a fast beat up

Answer 93

-tempo numbers

Question 94

play a guitar by moving your hand up and down across the strings

Answer 94

strum a guitar

Question 95

adjust the pitch of an instrument

Answer 95

tune the instrument

Question 96

perform a musical composition

Answer 96

play a piece

Question 97

engage in energetic physical activity regularly

Answer 97

take regular vigorous exercise

Question 98

eat a variety of foods in the right proportions

Answer 98

eat a balanced diet

Question 99

follow a personal fitness programme

Answer 99

stick to a fitness plan made for you

Question 100

continue following your plan without giving up

Answer 100

stick to your programme