Destination C1&C2 Unit 4- Phrases, patterns and collocations

Match the following phrases and collocations:

• quit doing sth bad that you do regularly

• change for the better

• when people stop to have lunch/coffee

• gain access to

• to obtain admittance to places, persons,

• make the break from

• begin sth new or do something different

• break a habit

• a change that improves a situation

• lunch/coffee break

When he let go of my arm, I______ a break for it.

They still have hope that their lives could change for the ______ one day.

George didn't want to come, but we persuaded him to ______ his mind.

He seems to have undergone a ______ in attitude recently, and has become much more co-operative.

If you want to arrive to school on time every morning, don't forget to ______ a clock at 6 am.

I was racing ______, but I finished the test just before the bell.

Buying her a huge bunch of flowers will not _______ her demand.

I was __________ energy, so I decided to take a nap.

I'm putting a lot of energy _____ my writing to make sure I have a successful book.