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Reading Lesson - What is Eurovision Song Contest?

This is a free A2 pre-intermediate level English reading lesson about Eurovision Song Contest. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4 different formats together with the answer keys and explanations.

  1. True/False questions
  2. Multiple choice questions
  3. Short answer questions
  4. Multiple choice cloze exercise
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What is Eurovision Song Contest?

Reading Lesson - What is Eurovision Song Contest?

The Eurovision Song Contest is a big music show. Many countries take part in it. Each country sends one song to perform. People watch the singers on TV and vote for them.

The show happens once a year. It is very popular in Europe. The first Eurovision was a long time ago, in 1956. Since then, it has grown a lot.

The winning song is chosen by votes. Each country gives points to the songs they like best. The song with the most points wins. The next year, the winning country hosts the contest.

People enjoy the music and the show. Every year, there are new songs to hear. It is a fun event for families and friends to watch together.

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CEFR Level Card

General Level: A2.3

Vocabulary: A1.4

Verb Form: A2.2

Clause: A1.5

Wordlist

contest    NOUN    B1    1

Definition (En):

  1. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
    n. a struggle between rivals
    v. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

 

host    VERB    B2    1

Definition (En):

  1. a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
    n. an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
    n. archaic terms for army
    n. any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event

 

vote    NOUN    B1    1

Definition (En):

  1. a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
    n. the opinion of a group as determined by voting
    n. a body of voters who have the same interests
    n. the total number of voters who participated

 

Phrases and Idioms

Lemma

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long time

1

·  The first Eurovision was a long time ago, in 1956.

take part

1

·  Many countries take part in it.

vote for (someone or something)

1

·  People watch the singers on TV and vote for them.

 

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True / False

  1. The Eurovision Song Contest is a small event with few countries participating.

 

  1. Songs from each country are performed on the radio during the Eurovision Song Contest.

 

  1. The Eurovision Song Contest happens more than once a year.

 

  1. The first Eurovision Song Contest was in 1956.

 

  1. People can vote for their favorite song in the Eurovision Song Contest.

 

  1. The country that wins Eurovision will be the next to compete in the competition.

 

  1. People think the Eurovision Song Contest is not enjoyable to watch.
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Multiple Choice

1)     Why is the Eurovision Song Contest special?

a)     It’s only for children.

b)     It features magic shows.

c)     Many countries take part in it.

d)     It happens every month.

 

2)     How often does the Eurovision Song Contest occur?

a)     Once a week.

b)     Once a year.

c)     Twice a year.

d)     Every month.

 

3)     When did the first Eurovision Song Contest take place?

a)     In 2000.

b)     In 1956.

c)     In 1980.

d)     In 1900.

 

4)     What happens to the country that wins the contest?

a)     It gets a prize.

b)     It stops competing.

c)     It hosts the next contest.

d)     It can’t vote anymore.

 

5)     What determines the winning song in the contest?

a)     The fastest singer.

b)     The loudest music.

c)     The number of dances.

d)     The most points from votes.

 

6)     Why do people like to watch the Eurovision Song Contest?

a)     They can perform on stage.

b)     For the new songs each year.

c)     To learn history.

d)     It is always the same music.

 

7)     Who can vote for the songs in the Eurovision Song Contest?

a)     Only judges.

b)     Only singers.

c)     Everyone watching.

d)     Just the host country.

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Short Answer Questions

  1. What is the Eurovision Song Contest?

 

  1. How often does the Eurovision Song Contest happen?

 

  1. How is the winning song at Eurovision chosen?

 

  1. What does each country do in the Eurovision Song Contest?

 

  1. In what year did the first Eurovision take place?

 

  1. Who hosts the Eurovision Song Contest the next year after winning?

 

  1. Why do people watch the Eurovision Song Contest?
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Multiple Choice Cloze

The Eurovision Song Contest is a ___1___ music show. Many countries take ___2___ in it. Each country sends one song to ___3___. People watch the singers on TV and vote for them.

 

The show happens ___4___ a year. It is very ___5___ in Europe. The first Eurovision was a long time ago, in 1956. Since then, it has ___6___ a lot.

 

The winning song is chosen by votes. Each country gives points to the songs they like best. The song with the most points wins. The next year, the winning country ___7___ the contest.

 

People enjoy the music and the show. Every year, there are new songs to hear. It is a fun event for families and friends to watch together.

 

 

  1. A. big B. small C. old    D. new   

 

  1. A. play B. part C. work    D. help   

 

  1. A. perform B. dance C. record    D. write   

 

  1. A. when B. once C. twice    D. often   

 

  1. A. popular B. boring C. sad    D. difficult   

 

  1. A. grown B. shrank C. stopped    D. finished   

 

  1. A. visits B. ignores C. forgets    D. hosts   
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True / False / Not Given Answers

1.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text says ‘Many countries take part in it,’ which means it is not a small event.

Answer location: “Many countries take part in it.”

 

2.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text mentions that people ‘watch the singers on TV,’ not ‘on the radio.’

Answer location: “People watch the singers on TV and vote for them.”

 

3.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text clearly says that ‘The show happens once a year,’ which means it does not happen more than once a year.

Answer location: “The show happens once a year.”

 

4.

Answer: True

Explanation: It states that ‘The first Eurovision was a long time ago, in 1956,’ which confirms that the first contest was in 1956.

Answer location: “The first Eurovision was a long time ago, in 1956.”

 

5.

Answer: True

Explanation: The text indicates that ‘The winning song is chosen by votes,’ which means people can vote for their favorite song.

Answer location: “The winning song is chosen by votes.”

 

6.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text says ‘The next year, the winning country hosts the contest,’ not that they will be the next to compete.

Answer location: “The next year, the winning country hosts the contest.”

 

7.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text says ‘People enjoy the music and the show,’ which means that they find it enjoyable to watch.

Answer location: “People enjoy the music and the show.”

Multiple Choice Answers

1.

Answer: C

Explanation: The text mentions that many countries take part in the Eurovision Song Contest, making it a special event.

Answer location: “Many countries take part in it.”

 

2.

Answer: B

Explanation: The text clearly states that the show happens once a year, which makes ‘Once a year’ the correct answer.

Answer location: “The show happens once a year.”

 

3.

Answer: B

Explanation: The text indicates that the first Eurovision was in 1956, making this choice the correct one.

Answer location: “The first Eurovision was a long time ago, in 1956.”

 

4.

Answer: C

Explanation: The text states that the winning country hosts the contest the following year.

Answer location: “The next year, the winning country hosts the contest.”

 

5.

Answer: D

Explanation: The text explains that votes determine the winning song and the one with the most points wins.

Answer location: “The winning song is chosen by votes. The song with the most points wins.”

 

6.

Answer: B

Explanation: The text suggests people enjoy new songs to hear every year, which is why they watch the contest.

Answer location: “Every year, there are new songs to hear.”

 

7.

Answer: C

Explanation: The text says that people watching the singers on TV can vote for them, making the correct answer ‘Everyone watching.’

Answer location: “People watch the singers on TV and vote for them.”

Short Answer Answers

1.

Answer: A big music show.

Explanation: The text directly states that Eurovision is a big music show.

Answer location: “The Eurovision Song Contest is a big music show.”

 

2.

Answer: Once a year.

Explanation: The text mentions that the show occurs annually.

Answer location: “The show happens once a year.”

 

3.

Answer: By votes.

Explanation: The text says that votes determine the winning song.

Answer location: “The winning song is chosen by votes.”

 

4.

Answer: Sends one song to perform.

Explanation: This is stated directly in the text in the first paragraph.

Answer location: “Each country sends one song to perform.”

 

5.

Answer: In 1956.

Explanation: This specific year for the first Eurovision is provided in the text.

Answer location: “The first Eurovision was a long time ago, in 1956.”

 

6.

Answer: The winning country.

Explanation: The text explains that the hosting duty goes to the country that won the previous year.

Answer location: “The next year, the winning country hosts the contest.”

 

7.

Answer: For the music and the show.

Explanation: The reason for watching mentioned in the text is enjoyment of the music and show.

Answer location: “People enjoy the music and the show.”

Multiple Choice Cloze Answers

  1. A

Explanation: ‘big’ is the correct word that was replaced; it shows the show’s size.

 

  1. B

Explanation: ‘part’ is correct; it means to participate or be involved.

 

  1. A

Explanation: ‘perform’ is the correct verb for presenting a song.

 

  1. B

Explanation: ‘once’ indicates the show occurs yearly.

 

  1. A

Explanation: ‘popular’ correctly describes the show’s reception.

 

  1. A

Explanation: ‘grown’ suggests the contest has increased in size.

 

  1. D

Explanation: ‘hosts’ means to hold the event.

 

 

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