Cultural Activities and Young People

📝 B2 – Open Cloze: Unit 7 (Compact First 2nd Edition)

Instructions:
Read the following text and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

🎭 Cultural Activities and Young People

Many parents believe that teenagers are (1) interested in nothing but social media and gaming. However, recent studies show that young people today are (2) more likely to take part in cultural activities than ever before.

Attending concerts, visiting galleries, and participating (3) community theatre are just a few of the ways teens are engaging with the arts. This might (4) something to do with increased access to events promoted online and on social platforms.

It’s true that not everyone can afford to attend live performances, which (5) be quite expensive. Nevertheless, local councils and schools often organize free or low-cost events, making it easier (6) families to enjoy them together.

Some parents might assume their children are uninterested in culture, but they (7) be wrong. In fact, given the chance, many teenagers say they’d love to spend more time exploring museums or learning an instrument.

It’s important that schools and parents continue to encourage students to get involved in the arts, as these experiences (8) help develop creativity, empathy, and confidence.