BBC Radio 2 Music Festival in Stirling
在史特靈舉行的 BBC Radio 2 音樂節
Introduction
The BBC tells us about the singers and tickets for the Radio 2 In The Park show. It is in Stirling, Scotland, in September.
BBC 向我們介紹了 Radio 2 In The Park 演出的歌手與門票資訊。該活動將於九月在蘇格蘭的史特靈舉行。
Main Body
The show lasts three days. On Friday, DJs play music. On Saturday, Chaka Khan and other singers perform. On Sunday, Simple Minds play. This is their only show in the UK this year.
演出將持續三天。週五將由 DJ 播放音樂。週六將由 Chaka Khan 及其他歌手演出。週日則由 Simple Minds 表演。這是他們今年在英國唯一的演出。
Simple Minds started in 1977. They are very famous. Many people like their music. The BBC wants to show many different types of music at this event.
Simple Minds 成立於 1977 年，非常有名，許多人都喜歡他們的音樂。BBC 希望在此次活動中展現多種不同類型的音樂。
Tickets start on June 10 at 8:30. Friday tickets cost £40. Weekend tickets start at £84. You can also listen on the radio or watch on the internet.
門票將於 6 月 10 日 8 點 30 分開始發售。週五門票價格為 40 英鎊。週末套票 84 英鎊起。您也可以透過電台收聽或在網路上觀看。
Conclusion
The festival is in Stirling this September. People can watch it at home.
音樂節將於今年九月在史特靈舉行，民眾可以在家觀看。
Vocabulary Learning
📅 Talking About Time and Dates
In this text, we see how to say when things happen. This is a key skill for A2 English.
1. Months and Days We use in for months and on for specific days:
- In September → (The month)
- On Friday → (The day)
- On June 10 → (The specific date)
2. The 'Price' Pattern Notice how we describe money. We use the word cost or start at:
- Tickets cost £40.
- Tickets start at £84.
3. Simple Action Words Look at these three words used for music. They all mean 'to make music' here:
- Play (Simple Minds play)
- Perform (Singers perform)
- Show (The BBC wants to show music)
Quick Tip: When you talk about a year, always use in. Example: In 1977.