Unit 53: Cause and Effect - English Collocations in Use UNIT 53: CAUSE AND EFFECT I. Lý thuyết (Collocations) Học tập các cụm từ cố định diễn tả nguyên nhân, hệ quả và các mối quan hệ nhân quả theo ngữ cảnh: A. Collocations with cause and effect (Nguyên nhân và Hệ quả) * We have yet to establish the cause of this latest outbreak of foot and mouth disease. * Mass unemployment is believed to be the root cause of the riots. [origin] * The research team thinks that a virus is the primary cause of this type of cancer. [main cause] * The President said it would take time for the reforms to produce the desired effect . * It is likely to be some weeks before we feel the full effect of the rise in interest rates. * This morning's delays to flights have had a knock-on effect on departures all day. [indirect result (NOT make an effect)] * The children involved in the hijack are not expected to suffer any long-term ill effects . [negative results (Note that ill here means bad rather than sick)] B. Other words meaning cause (Các từ khác mang nghĩa gây ra / dẫn đến) Example Meaning The advertising campaign didn't produce the results we hoped for. lead to the results The Finance Minister's decision to raise income tax provoked an outcry . caused a lot of public anger If teachers show favouritism, it breeds resentment . makes others feel angry and unhappy Mary didn't believe the rumours about her boss but they planted doubts in her mind. made her feel uncertain The film star's photo prompted speculation that she may be pregnant. caused people to suspect Email has more or less rendered the fax machine obsolete . caused to be no longer used If you want to make an insurance claim, you can set the wheels in motion by filling in this form. make something start to happen This wind will wreak havoc with my flowers! cause a lot of damage to Our new neighbours are so noisy, it's enough to drive anyone crazy ! informal; make angry and upset The strike could spell disaster for the country. cause serious problems C. Talking about reasons and consequences (Bàn về lý do và hậu quả) * Mr Ball: Why did Jack behave so badly in class? There must have been some compelling reason surely. He must have known there'd be dire consequences . [compelling reason = very powerful reason; dire consequences = very serious consequences] * Miss Cane: I don't know. I think his parents' financial problems might be a contributing fa...