Música en vivo y conciertos
Explora los boletos para conciertos, los artistas que actúan en vivo y lo que sucede antes, durante y después de un espectáculo.
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Questions with solutions-
1. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué intérprete usa principalmente su voz para hacer música?
- A singer
- A drummer
- A guitarist
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- A singer
La voz de un cantante es su instrumento. Otros músicos también pueden cantar mientras tocan.
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2. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Dónde suelen estar de pie los músicos para tocar en un concierto?
- At the ticket window
- On the stage
- At the snack counter
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- On the stage
Un escenario suele estar más alto que el piso para que el público pueda ver a los artistas.
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3. Elige la respuesta correcta.
La gente aplaude después de una gran canción. ¿Qué suelen expresar?
- They want their money back.
- They want the band to stop playing.
- They enjoyed the music.
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- They enjoyed the music.
Aplaudir es una forma de agradecer a los artistas. La gente también aplaude para darles la bienvenida al escenario.
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4. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Which concert needs a plan to keep the audience dry if it rains?
- A concert in a park
- A concert inside a theater
- A concert inside a café
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- A concert in a park
For outdoor concerts, check the weather and bring a raincoat if needed.
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5. Elige la respuesta correcta.
The music is very loud. What can help protect your ears?
- Standing closer to the speakers
- Wearing earplugs
- Playing louder music through headphones
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- Wearing earplugs
Earplugs reduce the sound reaching your ears. You can still enjoy the music.
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6. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Los boletos para un concierto están agotados. ¿Qué significa eso?
- The concert has moved to another day.
- The band has stopped performing.
- All the tickets have been bought.
Piensa en cuántos boletos quedan.
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- All the tickets have been bought.
Los boletos para los espectáculos populares pueden agotarse pronto, por lo que comprarlos con anticipación puede ayudar.
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7. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Your concert ticket says “Standing room only.” What should you expect?
- Your ticket does not include a seat.
- You must stand outside the building.
- Only the musicians must stand.
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- Your ticket does not include a seat.
Comfortable shoes are useful when you will be standing for a whole show.
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8. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Durante una canción, el cantante apunta el micrófono hacia el público. ¿A qué está invitando probablemente a la gente?
- Stop listening to the song
- Sing along
- Leave before the song ends
El cantante está compartiendo una parte de la canción con el público.
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- Sing along
Cantar junto con el cantante permite que el público forme parte del espectáculo en vivo.
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9. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Why do musicians do a sound check before a concert?
- To teach the audience all the words
- To record the audience singing
- To make sure the music can be heard clearly
Think about the microphones and speakers.
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- To make sure the music can be heard clearly
During a sound check, the musicians and sound crew adjust the sound so no instrument is too loud.
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10. Elige la respuesta correcta.
On stage, a musician has a piece of paper with a list of the band's songs in order. What is it for?
- Knowing which song to play next
- Showing how to play every note
- Writing down all the words of one song
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- Knowing which song to play next
This list is called a “set list.” It helps musicians remember what comes next.
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11. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Compraste un boleto para ver a River Band, la banda principal. Lake Band toca antes que River Band. ¿Qué papel cumple Lake Band?
- To replace River Band for the whole show
- To start the evening before the main band
- To perform only after River Band finishes
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- To start the evening before the main band
A la primera banda se le suele llamar “opening band”. Puedes descubrir música que no has escuchado antes.
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12. Elige la respuesta correcta.
La banda dice: “We'll be back after a short break.” ¿Qué deberías esperar?
- The concert is finished for the night.
- A different band will play the rest of the show.
- The music will pause, and the band will return.
Fíjate en las palabras “we'll be back.”
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- The music will pause, and the band will return.
Un descanso puede darles tanto a los artistas como al público tiempo para descansar.
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13. Elige la respuesta correcta.
The band finishes its last song and leaves the stage. The crowd calls for more, so the band returns. Why does the band come back?
- To play an extra song for the crowd
- To start the whole concert again
- To practice before the concert begins
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- To play an extra song for the crowd
An extra performance at the end of a show is called an “encore.”
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14. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What has changed about this concert?
Friday's concert will now take place on Sunday. Your tickets are still good.
- Everyone must buy another ticket.
- The concert will happen on a different day.
- The concert will not happen at all.
The concert has a new day, but the tickets have not changed.
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- The concert will happen on a different day.
A concert moved to a later date is “postponed.” A canceled concert will not take place at all.
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15. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué significan estos dos horarios para alguien que va al concierto?
Doors open at six. Music starts at seven.
- The concert ends when the doors open.
- Everyone must wait outside until seven.
- People can enter before the music begins.
Entrar al edificio y escuchar la primera canción ocurren en momentos distintos.
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- People can enter before the music begins.
Llegar antes de que empiece la música te da tiempo para encontrar tu lugar sin perderte ninguna canción.