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The Concert in the Park – Bilingual English Listening Practice (A1–C2)

 

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Laura and her friends head to the park to check out some live music. They hang out on the grass and snack on a few things. The band plays a bunch of popular songs, and Laura claps along at the end of each one. When the concert wraps up, she heads home feeling happy.



Laura enjoys a chill afternoon at the park with her friends. They listen to live music from a local band while snacking on some food. She sings along to a few songs and claps at the end of each one. After the concert, she grabs a drink and walks around the park a bit before heading home.



Laura spends a fun afternoon at the park, where a local band puts on a free concert. She sits down with her friends near the stage, just soaking up the chill vibe. She claps along to the songs and sings along to the popular ones. After the concert, she chats with her friends about the music and picks up a souvenir from a nearby stall.



Laura and her friends enjoy a concert in the park, surrounded by families and couples. The local band mixes in some popular songs with their own stuff, which sets the mood just right. Laura sings along with excitement and records a few songs on her phone. During the break, she grabs a drink from the refreshment stand. At the end of the concert, she thinks about how music brings people together and decides to check out the next event too.



Laura checks out an open-air concert during a summer festival. The local band blends modern rhythms with traditional vibes, creating a really cool mix of sound. Sitting on the grass, she watches the crowd clap and cheer along. She records a video to post on social media. At the end of the concert, she thinks about how important it is to support local artists and enjoy music together as a community.



Laura really gets into the vibe of the open-air concert, where the band mixes contemporary and classical styles. During the show, she pays attention to the complexity of the arrangements and how each instrument adds to the whole sound. She watches the crowd enjoy the music together, with different generations connecting through the experience. At the end, she chats with the musicians about their creative process and gets a better sense of the cultural value these kinds of events bring to the community.



  





SPEAKING PRACTICE –  PHOTO DESCRIPTION – Model answers (A1–C2)

🟢 A1 – Beginner

This is a concert in a park.
There are many people sitting on the grass.
Some people are drinking and listening to the music.
There is a stage and lights.
It looks fun.

🟡 A2 – Elementary

In the picture, there is a concert in the park.
A band is playing music on the stage.
People are sitting on the grass, watching and relaxing.
Some are having drinks or talking with friends.
The weather is sunny, and everyone looks happy.

🟠 B1 – Intermediate

This image shows a lively outdoor concert.
A band is performing on stage with bright lights and sound equipment.
The audience is sitting on the grass, enjoying the music and spending time with friends.
Some people are having drinks and snacks.
The event feels relaxed and joyful, and it seems to be a warm summer evening.

🟣 B2 – Upper-Intermediate

The picture portrays an outdoor concert in a park, where a band is performing live under decorative lights.
The spectators are spread across the grass, seated on blankets or directly on the ground, enjoying the atmosphere.
There’s a casual, festival-like feeling, with people eating, drinking, and chatting while listening to music.
The setting suggests a friendly and inclusive community event, perfect for relaxing and socialising.

🔵 C1 – Advanced

This image captures a vibrant cultural moment in a public space.
A live band performs on an open-air stage, illuminated by festival lights, while the crowd watches in a casual and cheerful atmosphere.
The audience appears relaxed and diverse, engaged in various activities—listening, chatting, eating, and enjoying the late afternoon sun.
The setting reflects a sense of community and shared enjoyment, emphasizing how music can bring people together in informal, joyful ways.

🔴 C2 – Proficient

This dynamic illustration presents a harmonious fusion of nature, music, and social interaction.
The outdoor concert unfolds in a lush, sunlit park, where the performance is not only the focal point, but also a backdrop for human connection.
The warm colors and string lights convey a sense of comfort and celebration, while the scattered crowd reflects the diverse rhythms of participation—some fully immersed, others passively enjoying the ambiance.
This scene encapsulates the beauty of communal leisure, where art, environment, and human presence intertwine to create meaningful collective experience.

 




 SPEAKING PRACTICE –  PHOTO COMPARISON – Model answers (A1–C2)


🟢 A1 – Beginner

In the first picture, people are in a park. They are sitting on the grass and watching music.
In the second picture, people are in a theatre. They are sitting on chairs.
Both pictures are concerts.
I like the park.

🟡 A2 – Elementary

In the first image, there is a concert outside, in a park.
People are sitting on the grass and enjoying the music.
In the second image, the concert is inside. People are sitting in rows and it looks more formal.
Both events are musical, but the park looks more fun.

🟠 B1 – Intermediate

These two pictures show people attending concerts, but in very different places.
The first picture is a concert in a park. It looks casual, and people are sitting on the grass, relaxing with drinks.
The second one is indoors, probably a theatre or auditorium.
The outdoor concert seems more fun and informal, while the indoor one is quieter and more serious.

🟣 B2 – Upper-Intermediate

Both images depict live music performances, but the settings and atmospheres are quite different.
In the first picture, the concert takes place in a park, with people enjoying the show in a relaxed, open-air setting.
The second shows a more formal indoor venue, where people are seated and likely listening more attentively.
While the park concert feels like a social event, the theatre concert probably focuses more on the performance itself.
Each has its appeal, depending on your mood.

🔵 C1 – Advanced

These two images reflect contrasting cultural experiences of live music.
The first, held outdoors, emphasizes community, freedom, and informality, with attendees enjoying the show in a picnic-like atmosphere.
The second, set in a theatre, conveys structure, focus, and tradition, likely with a different style of music and behavior from the audience.
While both promote musical appreciation, the settings shape the social dynamics and audience engagement in distinct ways.

🔴 C2 – Proficient

These images highlight divergent interpretations of live musical engagement.
The open-air concert, with its casual seating, daylight, and open layout, encourages spontaneity, interaction, and communal relaxation.
The theatre scene, by contrast, fosters concentration, aesthetic appreciation, and perhaps even a sense of ritual.
The former blurs the lines between entertainment and leisure, while the latter reinforces artistic structure and audience discipline.
Each setting frames the listener’s role differently—either as an active social participant or a passive, attentive observer—both offering valid, though contrasting, cultural value.