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Article Quest: Academic Collocations for IELTS
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This pack trains high-value academic collocations for IELTS Task 2, speaking explanations, and reading recognition. The focus is not memorising single words, but noticing how useful academic phrases behave inside arguments.
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pose a significant challenge
Collocation
to create or present a difficult problem that must be handled
Rapid urban growth can pose a significant challenge for public transport planning.
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Item 01
pose a significant challenge
to create or present a difficult problem that must be handled
Rapid urban growth can pose a significant challenge for public transport planning.
Item 02
allocate limited resources
to decide how money, time, people, or materials should be distributed
Governments must allocate limited resources to the services that produce the greatest public benefit.
Item 03
play a crucial role in
to be very important in causing or supporting an outcome
Parental involvement can play a crucial role in children's academic development.
Item 04
address the root cause of
to deal with the main underlying reason for a problem
Long-term policy should address the root cause of inequality rather than only treating its symptoms.
Item 05
a growing body of evidence suggests
an increasing amount of research or proof supporting an idea
A growing body of evidence suggests that sleep quality affects learning outcomes.
Item 06
widen the gap between
to increase the difference between two groups or outcomes
Unequal access to digital tools may widen the gap between urban and rural students.
Item 07
place greater emphasis on practical skills
to give more importance or attention to something
Schools should place greater emphasis on practical skills alongside academic knowledge.
Item 08
mitigate the impact of
to reduce the harmful effect of something
Green infrastructure can help mitigate the impact of extreme heat in dense cities.
Item 09
lead to better long-term outcomes
to produce improved results
Early intervention can lead to better long-term outcomes for children with learning difficulties.
Item 10
strike a balance between
to find a reasonable compromise between competing needs
Policy makers need to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.