1.

TRAVELLING AND ADVENTURE

Collocations in Travelling and Adventure

Go on holidays

A package holiday (everything is included)

Winter/summer holiday

Go by car/ by train/ by coach/ by ferry

Try some local food

Send some postcards

Have a thirst for adventure

Break the journey (have a short break during the journey, usually before a
long flight)

Go trekking

Unexplored wilderness

Intrepid explorer (brave travellers who are not fear of dangerous

conditions)

A real sense of adventure (an adventurous experience)

Positive aspects of holidays (personal)

chance to unwind

spend quality time with family / friends

get away from work / stressful environment

have a change of routine / scenery

visit new places / experience new things / cultures

broaden your horizons

visit family or friends abroad

Positive aspects of holidays (commercial)

creates new jobs in tourist industry

attracts media attention to the resort

ensures good level of infrastructure

improves services for local residents

provides revenue to protect /maintain local heritage

Negative aspects of holidays (personal)

loss of earnings (if self-employed)

can be stressful (to be out of your comfort zone)

can be difficult to cope in foreign country / unfamiliar place

may encounter travel problems (plane/train delays / traffic jams)

may not have access to health facilities

may lose your luggage

may not be able to speak the local language

Negative aspects of holidays (commercial)

can cause overcrowding

tourists may not respect local customs/traditions

can cause excess of litter / noise

may cause damage to local environment

area becomes too built-up due to increase of hotels/shops etc

may cause increase in prices of local services and goods

2.ENTERTAINMENT
Cinema (advantages)

the thrill of watching something on the big-screen

more exciting/intense atmosphere

big screen really brings the characters to life

able to appreciate the cinematography

can enjoy a night out with friends

the excitement of watching a premiere screening

Watching TV (advanatges)

can sit in the comfort of your own home

can choose what you want to watch

can flick through the channels

can invite your friends round

can watch a variety of programmes

can switch it off if you get bored

time saving and inexpensive

Film-making

social responsibility to make educational/informative films

good media for reaching wide audiences

has high impact on the public

can get worldwide recognition

can deliver social messages/ convert humanity messages

can bring widespread attention to social/world problems

Technology & Entertainment (examples)

online gaming / games / gambling

downloading films / videos (YouTube)

downloading music (iTunes)

computer game consoles (PlayStation / Wii)

social networking (Facebook / Twitter)

Other collocations

catch up the latest trends and current affairs

relax after many hard working hours

boost imagination and creativity

understand the outside world

nurture interests in nature/animal

broaden the horizon of knowledge/ widen my outlook/ enrich my

knowledge of/ extend my own limits

develop the sense of beauty and morality

convey humanity messages

touch peoples heart so deeply/ touch peoples heart with true feelings

relax myself/ release my pressure/ease my mind

maintain a well-balanced life

cheer myself up when I feel blue/low/tired

escape from daily life/ daily routine

3.ENVIRONMENT
Environmental problems

destruction of the rainforests (deforestation)

melting of the icecaps

extinction of many species (loss of biodiversity)

destruction of the ozone layer

global warming / the greenhouse effect

rising sea levels

pollution of land, sea and air

increase of natural disasters e.g., earthquakes, landslides, floods

Causes of environmental problems

excessive emissions of greenhouse gases, e.g. carbon dioxide

chemical and industrial waste

emissions from cars and planes

improper dumping of household waste

overuse of non-renewable fossil fuels

genetic modification

over-consumption

over-urbanization
Solutions to environmental problems

turning off unnecessary light whenever possible

avoiding disposable utensils to prevent plastic pollution, including

chopsticks and take-away boxes

using fabric shopping bags instead of plastic bags

using public transport as much as possible

using the stairs instead of the lift

rubbish separation and recycling

carpooling

raising peoples awareness of preserving water and forest resources

rejecting the consumption of bottled water and chewing gum

using renewable sources of energy/ green energy, e.g. solar heating,

wind-farms

replanting trees

cutting carbon emissions

cleaner waste disposal

sustainable consumption and development

buying products with less packaging

buying organic products

buying products made from recycled material / renewable sources

using natural remedies as alternative medicine

4.HEALTH
Collocations in Health

Enjoy a good health

Reduce your stress levels

Build up a good strength

Do a plenty of exercises

Gentle exercise

Build up resistance to disease

Go on a diet

Make a full recovery

A course of medication

Side effects

Adverse reactions

Consult your doctor

Be poor in health for months/ years

Healthy activities

(going) swimming

(going) cycling

going to the gym

doing yoga / pilates / tai chi

eating fresh fruit and vegetables

eating organic foods

eating regular meals

drinking water

having a balanced diet

Unhealthy habits

smoking

binge drinking (excessive amounts of alcohol)

taking drugs

eating too much salt / fat / sugar

being overweight
Health collocations

a health check

a health problem

a health inspector

health food

health insurance

health and safety (rules / regulations / guidelines)

a healthy lifestyle

a healthy diet

a healthy economy

a healthy bank balance

a healthy profit

a healthy attitude
5.LEISURE ACTIVITIES.
Popular outdoor leisure activities

playing / practising / doing sport(s)

rambling / hiking / walking

running/ jogging

cycling

hanging out / meeting up with friends

eating out / going to restaurants or cafes

Popular indoor leisure activities

going to the gym / keeping fit / doing exercise

doing yoga / pilates / aerobics

doing martial arts (karate/judo)

going to the cinema / theatre

playing a musical instrument

acting (amateur dramatics)

dancing (ballet / tap / ballroom / hip-hop / freestyle / latin)

singing (in a group / choir)

playing computer games

surfing the internet

doing puzzles
Others

activities in social settings

extracurricular activities

recreation and relaxation

flexible schedule at work

to amuse themselves

ignite imagination

spark creativity

spark your curiosity

pursue their own interests

have a keen interest in

manage free time effectively

elevate self-esteem

open up periods of free time

Filling your free time

useful pursuits

using free time productively

overcome the inability to relax

unnecessary stress

expand your comfort zone

a journey of self-discovery