Cover of the textbook On Screen B2+ - Student's Book

The key answer of exercise 3

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 5e - Speaking skills for the textbook On Screen B2+ - Student's Book with authors Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing

Question

  1. Compare the two paragraphs. Who would appreciate these types of entertainment? Use the ideas to help you.

Answer

A: Well, both pictures show forms of entertainment that are performances.

B: Yes, picture 1 shows a rock concert and picture 2 shows a ballet performance.

A: A rock concert is an energetic performance whereas a ballet is more of a cultural event. What do you think?

B: Yes, and a rock concert is usually in a packed arena and involves noisy crowds and deafening noise whereas a ballet is in a theater and has orchestral music, elegant costumes and expressive movements.

A: That's true. On the other hand, rock concerts have amazing lighting effects while ballets are more atmospheric.

B: Who do you think would appreciate rock concerts?

A: Well, people who like rock music would like rock concerts.

B: I agree. Ballets have complicated themes and are suited to a more cultured audience.

A: That's true.