IELTS - Collocation (2) Flashcards
Some people love her new book, others are very angry about it. It is …
highly controversial
When I realised how much my selfish behaviour had upset everyone, I was …
deeply ashamed
Everyone was … when they heard about the new plan.
complaining bitterly
People were … to hear that children would be … to use the sports ground and most people were … to the new rules.
deeply shocked / strictly fobidden / strongly opposed
Even people who normally never expressed an opinion were … by the proposals
deeply appalled
He was very embarrassed and his face …
went red
The pages of the book had … over the years.
gone yellow
The sky … as the sun set.
turned gold
She gave up smoking when she …
became pregnant
He … after his wife’s death.
became depressed
Our local baker’s has … for its apple tarts.
become famous
She … and was taken to hospital.
fell ill
Everyone … when they heard the shocking news.
fell silent
As my father …, he spent less time working.
grew older
The noise … and soon we realised it was a plane approaching.
grew louder
