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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Very famous music festivals like Coachella, Burning Man, and Lollapalooza have seen some decrease in ticket sales. Live events such as these seems to be getting less interest from its fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All-inclusive festival deals can be for several hundred dollars or even up to 1000 dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, with the increasing costs of travel and the tickets, people would rather spend that amount on other activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the music festivals becoming less popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/music-festivals-are-becoming-less-popular-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201clodging<\/strong>\u201d mean? “Festivals can cost several hundred dollars or even up to 1000 dollars for a full experience, including transportation and\u00a0<\/em>lodging<\/em><\/strong>.”<\/em> Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cstream<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cMany prefer to\u00a0<\/em>stream<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0concerts or join virtual festivals on gaming platforms like Fortnite and Roblox.\u201d<\/em> Use this word in a sentence.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201ctake place<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cIn 2024, over 1,100 festivals <\/em>took place<\/em><\/strong> in the US, but around 40 were canceled.\u201d<\/em> Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are the reasons music festivals are becoming less interesting for fans?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are your thoughts on music festivals becoming less popular?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Share your opinion on this, \u201cSome fans now prefer to spend that money on other things than a music festival.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Is the same thing happening in your country? Why do you think this is?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Talk about a time you went to a music festival.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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