Environment Collocation Ex Leave a Comment / By Ali / October 15, 2025 Exercise 1: Collocation Recognition & Matching Exercise 1: Collocation Recognition & Matching This exercise helps you pair nouns with their correct verbs/adjectives. Part A: Match the verb/noun from the left column with the noun from the right column to form a common collocation from the list. Verb/Adjective Noun 1. greenhouse gas a. awareness 2. rising sea b. gas emissions 3. carbon c. levels 4. sustainable d. footprint 5. environmental e. practices 6. wildlife f. regulations 7. eco-friendly g. protection 8. waste h. lifestyle 9. natural i. management 10. conservation j. habitat k. efforts Part B: Now, match the terms related to energy and urbanization. Term A Term B 1. solar a. fuel dependency 2. wind b. power 3. fossil c. turbines 4. energy d. growth 5. sustainable energy e. transition 6. rapid urban f. sources 7. urban g. sprawl 8. infrastructure h. congestion 9. traffic i. development 10. quality of j. life Exercise 2: Gap-Fill with Context One of the most visible consequences of is the conversion of farmland into vast suburbs. Governments are increasingly investing in renewable energy sources, with being a common sight in many coastal regions. The illegal dumping of into the river system led to a major ecological disaster. A significant driver of in the capital city is the lack of economic opportunities in the countryside. Many companies are now publicly committing to in their supply chains to improve their brand image. The rapid growth of the city has resulted in severe , making the morning commute a lengthy ordeal. Scientists warn that current rates of are comparable to historical mass extinction events. The government’s failure to plan for population growth has exacerbated , leading to a sharp increase in homelessness. The is evident in the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events like wildfires and hurricanes. A major cause of in megacities is the high volume of vehicles running on diesel. Exercise 3: Error Correction Each sentence contains one incorrect collocation. Identify the mistake and rewrite the sentence using the correct collocation from the list. Example:Incorrect: We need to reduce our carbon fingerprint by driving less.Correct: We need to reduce our carbon footprint by driving less. The main goal of the treaty is to improve wildlife saving in the national park. 2. Quick urban growth often outpaces the development of necessary public services. 3. A key solution to the environmental problem is a swift transition to renewable energy. 4. Water saving is crucial in regions that experience frequent droughts. 5. The new policy aims to decrease the country’s fossil fuel need. 6. Population awareness about recycling has increased significantly in the last decade. 7. The city council has implemented new policies to control city spread. 8. Life quality in urban areas is heavily influenced by access to green spaces. Exercise 4: Sentence Transformation (IELTS Writing Task 1/2 Style) Rewrite the following sentences using the prompt word given. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence. Cities are growing very quickly, and this is putting a strain on resources.RAPID 2. If we don’t manage our waste effectively, we will face serious pollution.MANAGEMENT 3. Many countries are too reliant on fuels like coal and oil.DEPENDENCY 4. The government has introduced new rules to protect the environment.REGULATIONS 5. People are becoming more aware of the problems facing the environment.AWARENESS Exercise 5: IELTS Writing Task 2 – Planning & Vocabulary This exercise helps you plan an essay and select relevant vocabulary. Essay Question:Many cities around the world are experiencing serious environmental problems. What are the main causes of these problems, and what measures can be taken to solve them? Step 1: Brainstorming Causes & Solutions Causes: (e.g., traffic congestion from private cars, industrial waste from manufacturing) Solutions: (e.g., investment in renewable infrastructure, stricter environmental regulations) Causes (Problems) Relevant Collocations Solutions (Measures) Relevant Collocations 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. Step 2: Write a sample body paragraph. hoose one cause and one solution from your table and write a coherent paragraph. Use at least 4 collocations from the list. Sample Paragraph Outline:Topic Sentence: One of the primary causes of urban environmental issues is…Explain Cause: This leads to problems such as…Present Solution: A key measure to mitigate this would be…Explain Solution: This would result in… Your Paragraph: Exercise 6: IELTS Speaking Part 3 – Practice Questions Prepare short answers to these typical IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions. Try to incorporate the suggested collocations naturally. What are the most serious environmental problems facing your country?(Try to use: air quality deterioration, water conservation, waste management) Do you think governments or individuals should be more responsible for protecting the environment?(Try to use: environmental regulations, eco-friendly lifestyle, sustainable practices) How can we encourage the use of renewable energy?(Try to use: fossil fuel dependency, sustainable energy sources, clean technology) What are the environmental impacts of rapid urbanization?(Try to use: urban sprawl, natural habitat, carbon footprint) Choose File Drag and Drop File Here or Browse Time's up
