Unit 52: Stopping and Starting - English Collocations in Use UNIT 52: STOPPING AND STARTING I. Lý thuyết (Collocations) Học tập các cụm từ cố định diễn tả hành động bắt đầu hoặc chấm dứt một trạng thái, sự việc theo ngữ cảnh: A. Stopping (Chấm dứt / Dừng lại) Collocation Example & Usage Comment / Meaning brought traffic to a halt The accident brought traffic to a halt for several hours. often used about transport (trains, etc.) called a halt to The union called a halt to the strike after 21 days. prevent something from continuing brought the meeting to a close The chair brought the meeting to a close at 5pm. often used about discussions put a stop to The new teacher soon put a stop to bad behaviour in the class. used about unpopular activities or habits terminated his contract They terminated his contract since he failed to meet his sales targets. formal; also terminate a pregnancy abandon their policy The government may abandon their policy on ID cards. also abandon an attempt to do sth called off the search Police called off the search as darkness fell. cancelled; also call off a match closed off the street The police have closed off the street while repairs are carried out. block the entrance to stop people entering lull in the conversation Wait until there is a lull in the conversation , then we can leave. a pause; also lull in the fighting B. Starting (Khởi đầu / Bắt đầu) * As dawn broke we set off up the mountain. [as the sun first appeared] * Jasmine suddenly broke into song . [started singing] * William broke into a run when he saw the bus leaving. [started running] * The rain set in for the day. [it started and seemed likely to continue] * The smoke set off the fire alarm . * Customs have instigated measures to deal with illegal immigration. [formal: introduced] * The chairperson made some opening remarks , others then entered into the discussion . II. Bài tập thực hành (Exercises) 52.1. Which word fits in both sentences in each pair? (Đ...