collocation (adj + n) · neutral
cultural scene
/ˈkʌltʃərəl siːn/CUL·tur·al SCENE
The range of arts and cultural activities that exist in a particular place.
Examples
“The local cultural scene includes small galleries, independent cinemas and weekend festivals.”
“As part of my Part 2 talk I described changes in the cultural scene of my hometown.”
“Many young people are attracted to cities with a lively cultural scene.”
Band 8 sentence
“The city's cultural scene, from independent galleries to grassroots theatre groups, reflects a youthful and diverse population.”
Collocations
- local cultural scene
- vibrant cultural scene
Word family
Common mistakes
culture scene→cultural scene
scene cultural→cultural scene
văn hóa scene→cultural scene
Say it for a higher band
5local music and art→6local arts scene→7+cultural scene
Synonyms
arts scene
Easily confused
music scene
“The city's music scene has grown a lot with new live venues and festivals.”
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