This lesson practises 28 C2 collocations on Art & Culture. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
standardise procedures
The company wants to ____ across all departments.
hugely popular look
The new hairstyle is ____ this season.
break into song
The crowd suddenly began to ____.
totally awesome
The concert was described as ____ by fans.
hazy memory
She only has a ____ of that summer.
concerted effort
The team made a ____ to finish on time.
small minority
Only a ____ opposed the plan.
foregone conclusion
The result was a ____ from the start.
arouse someone's interest
The exhibition quickly began to ____.
slightly different
The two versions are only ____.
touch of class
The hotel has a certain ____.
convivial atmosphere
The party had a wonderfully ____.
hold a conversation
They managed to ____ despite the loud music.
carry out a risk assessment
The company must ____ before starting construction.
coin a term
Experts decided to ____ for the new phenomenon.
high-street fashion
Many people prefer affordable ____.
swarm of locusts
A huge ____ destroyed the crops.
manageable chunk
The book was divided into ____.
go wild
The crowd began to ____ when the band appeared.
carve a niche for yourself
The young designer managed to ____ in fashion.
show an upward trend
The economy seems to ____.
fashion victim
She was described as a typical ____.
dazzling smile
She has a ____ that lights up the room.
create an atmosphere
The designer worked hard to ____ of calm.
heavy book
The library contains many ____ on the subject.
go freelance
Many designers decide to ____ after several years.
lick of paint
The room needs a fresh ____.
broker an agreement
The mediator helped ____ between the parties.