Why Are Concert Tickets So Expensive? Reading

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Listen: My School Day

Listen carefully. I will read the text twice. Try to remember details.

What is the main idea?

A

A) School subjects

B

Daily routine

C

Family dinner

D

Homework

I go to school by:

What time does she wake up?

A

9 AM

B

8 AM

C

7 AM

D

6 AM

What is her favourite subject?

A

English

B

History

C

Science

D

Art

Does she like her teacher?

A

No

B

Yes

Reading: What Is It About?

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Reading Text

Many people love going to concerts. They enjoy live music and seeing their favourite artists. But today, concert tickets are very expensive. Some tickets cost more than €100. Many people are angry about this. They say concerts are only for rich people now. Young people and families often cannot afford tickets. One reason is that one big company sells most tickets. This is called a monopoly. Because there is little competition, prices stay high. Recently, a court said this situation is not fair. It suggested that more companies should sell tickets. This could make tickets cheaper. For now, many fans are unhappy and want change.

Level 1: Check Understanding

1. What is the text about?

Answer:

Expensive concert tickets

2. Who sells most tickets?

Answer:

One big company

What did the court say?

Answer:

It is not fair

Level 2: Go Deeper

Why are people feeling angry?

A

Prices are too high

B

Concerts are boring

C

Music is bad

What does “monopoly” mean?

Answer:

one company

Level 3: Discuss and Reflect

Do you agree? Why? What is a disadvantage of a monopoly? What would you change about concerts?

Drag and Drop

Cause

Effect

More companies

Expensive tickets

People unhappy

Lower prices

Are tickets cheap for events?

A

No, tickets are not cheap.

B

Prices vary by event.

C

Yes, tickets are cheap.

Does one company control ticket sales?

A

No, multiple companies control tickets.

B

Yes, one company controls tickets.

C

Ticket sales are random.

Did the court agree with the situation?

A

Yes, the court agreed.

B

No, the court did not agree.

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