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CHECK YOUR VOCABULARY FOR NATURAL
ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS
52. TASTES AND SMELLS
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A. Which of these expressions is not a
natural collocation?
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a delicate scent/ fragrance/ stink of pine needles
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2
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the rich aroma/ odour/ scent
of freshly ground coffee
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3
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the
pungent smell/ perfume/ stench
of the fish market
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4
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a weak/ slight/ bitter
aftertaste
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5
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a faint hint/ flavour/ aroma of expensive
perfume
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6
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the bland flavour/ taste/
savour of mashed potato
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B. Which are the most natural-sounding answers?
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7
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You smell nice/ well! What perfume are you using/ have you got on?
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8
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Most dogs have an alert/ a
keen sense of smell, which is why they are sometimes used for hunting
truffles.
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9
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I caught/ smelt a whiff of something
delicious being cooked coming from the window as I walked past.
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10
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This Spanish wine has a beautiful colour and a whole-bodied/ full-bodied taste,
which makes it an excellent accompaniment to red meat dishes.
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11
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You can’t
be enjoying those raw shellfish! Still, there’s no accounting/ counting for taste.
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12
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Could I have the sweet and
sour/ sour and sweet pork ribs, please, with a portion of rice?
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13
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This
type of mushroom emits/ gives off
an unpleasant smell of rotting meat.
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14
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You’re wearing/ carrying too much perfume. You’re smelling/ stinking the place out!
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15
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I love
this blue cheese. It’s really strong and full of mould – maybe a bit of
an experienced/ acquired taste.
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C. Match the two parts of the sentences.
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Since my cold I’ve lost my sense of
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a
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the scent.
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This delicious spice really brings
out …..
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b
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taste
buds.
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18
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This
drink contains no artificial …..
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c
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smell.
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19
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Our delicious appetisers will tickle
your …..
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d
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flavourings.
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20
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The pack
of fax hounds lost …..
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e
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the flavour.
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