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

Match the following phrases and collocations:

• begin sth new or do something different

• change for the better

• to obtain admittance to places, persons,

• make the break from

• when people stop to have lunch/coffee

• gain access to

• quit doing sth bad that you do regularly

• break a habit

• a change that improves a situation

• lunch/coffee break

When he let go of my arm, I (a)   a break for it.

They still have hope that their lives could change for the (a)   one day.

George didn't want to come, but we persuaded him to (a)   his mind.

He seems to have undergone a (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)   a clock at 6 am.

I was racing (a)   , but I finished the test just before the bell.

Buying her a huge bunch of flowers will not (a)   her demand.

I was (a)   energy, so I decided to take a nap.

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