Course 181 · Advanced English

E2School Lesson 4: Collocations

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Highlight Word A Plastic was first developed in the 1860s in the USA to replace the use of ivory in the making of billiard balls. This new material quickly became popular and was used to make a range of products such as bottles, bags and packaging. Today, plastic is ubiquitous. B The great strength of plastic is its durability. However, this quality is also a drawback. Because plastic is not biodegradable, it has become a major environmental problem. Bottles and bags litter beaches all over the world. Landfill sites are full of plastic rubbish and more is added every year. C As plastic is so tough, it is extremely difficult to dispose of without causing pollution. It cannot be burnt because it emits toxic gases into the atmosphere. These harmful gases are known to cause diseases such as asthma and cancer. If plastic is dumped into the ocean, it is often eaten by fish and other marine life. These animals cannot digest the plastic and die. If humans eat this contaminated fish, they might get food poisoning. It is also very difficult to recycle plastic, as different types often need different treatments. D What is the solution? Many retailers are now banning single-use items like plas

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A Plastic was first developed in the 1860s in the USA to replace the use of ivory in the making of billiard balls. This new material quickly became popular and was used to make a range of products such as bottles, bags and packaging. Today, plastic is ubiquitous. B The great strength of plastic is its durability. However, this quality is also a drawback. Because plastic is not biodegradable, it has become a major environmental problem. Bottles and bags litter beaches all over the world. Landfill sites are full of plastic rubbish and more is added every year. C As plastic is so tough, it is extremely difficult to dispose of without causing pollution. It cannot be burnt because it emits toxic gases into the atmosphere. These harmful gases are known to cause diseases such as asthma and cancer. If plastic is dumped into the ocean, it is often eaten by fish and other marine life. These animals cannot digest the plastic and die. If humans eat this contaminated fish, they might get food poisoning. It is also very difficult to recycle plastic, as different types often need different treatments. D What is the solution? Many retailers are now banning single-use items like plastic bags and st

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Gap Fill (Text) 1. The new shopping bags are more . 2. Cars emit that pollute the air. 3. Plastic waste in the ocean is a danger to . 4. Plastic has created a serious . 5. People need to to reduce waste. 6. Many people don't their rubbish properly.

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Results are loaded Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Collocations = word buddies Click Next to start learning! Return to Video Back Viewing 1 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 1 of 15 Results are loading Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Collocations Return to Video Activity Area Watch the video and answer the questions. Return to Video Choose the correct answer Back Viewing 2 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 2 of 15 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Activity Area Highlight the collocations in the text below. Return to Video Highlight Word A Plastic was first developed in the 1860s in the USA to replace the use of ivory in the making of billiard balls. This new material quickly became popular and was used to make a range of products such as bottles, bags and packaging. Today, plastic is ubiquitous. B The great strength of plastic is its durability. However, this quality is also a drawback. Because plastic is not biodegradable, it has become a major environmental problem. Bottles and bags litter beaches all over the world. Landfill sites are full of plastic rubbish and more is added every year. C As plastic is so tough, it is extremely difficult to dispose of without causing pollution. It cannot be burnt because it emits toxic gases into the atmosphere. These harmful gases are known to cause diseases such as asthma and cancer. If plastic is dumped into the ocean, it is often eaten by fish and other marine life. These animals cannot digest the plastic and die. If humans eat this contaminated fish, they might get food poisoning. It is also very difficult to recycle plastic, as different types often need different treatments. D What is the solution? Many retailers are now banning single-use items like plastic bags and straws and introducing more environmentally friendly alternatives. Consumers are also starting to slowly change their habits. By reducing and reusing, perhaps the plastic problem can be tackled. Submit Retry Return to Video Back Viewing 3 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 3 of 15 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: That was easy, right? Now, let's work on remembering these collocations. Return to Video Back Viewing 4 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 4 of 15 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Activity Area Watch the video and answer the questions. Return to Video Short Answer 1. Short Answer 2. Submit Retry Return to Video Back Viewing 5 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 5 of 15 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Listen and Write + Return to Video Short Answer 1. Submit Retry Return to Video Short Answer 2. Submit Retry Return to Video Short Answer 3. Submit Retry Return to Video Short Answer 4. Submit Retry Return to Video Short Answer 5. Submit Retry Return to Video Short Answer 6. Submit Retry Return to Video Back Viewing 6 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 6 of 15 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Activity Area Watch the video and answer the questions. Return to Video Gap Fill (Text) 1. 2. 3. Submit Retry Return to Video Back Viewing 7 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 7 of 15 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Complete the collocations Write the correct word to complete the collocations from this lesson. (Click ! to see the options) Return to Video ! environmental gases marine change dispose friendly Gap Fill (Text) 1. life 2. their habits 3. of 4. problem 5. toxic 6. environmentally Submit Retry Return to Video Back Viewing 8 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 8 of 15 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Let's use them now! Click Next to begin. Return to Video Back Viewing 9 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 9 of 15 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Activity Area Watch the video and answer the questions. Return to Video Back Viewing 10 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 10 of 15 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Collocations in Context Add a suitable collocation to each sentence below. You may need to change the word form. Return to Video Gap Fill (Text) 1. The new shopping bags are more . 2. Cars emit that pollute the air. 3. Plastic waste in the ocean is a danger to . 4. Plastic has created a serious . 5. People need to to reduce waste. 6. Many people don't their rubbish properly. Submit Retry Return to Video Back Viewing 11 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 11 of 15 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Nice! Time for the final challenge. Return to Video Back Viewing 12 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 12 of 15 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Activity Area Watch the video and follow the instructions. Return to Video Record and Playback Microphone is disabled by your browser, please select your audio file. Change Remove Troubleshooting Tips Submit Back Viewing 13 of 15 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 13 of 15