Read the following article about the music competition Eurovision and answer in ENGLISH the accompanying questions - Leaving Cert Spanish - Question 5 - 2017
Question 5
Read the following article about the music competition Eurovision and answer in ENGLISH the accompanying questions.
Un festival para Europa
El festival anual de Eu... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Read the following article about the music competition Eurovision and answer in ENGLISH the accompanying questions - Leaving Cert Spanish - Question 5 - 2017
Step 1
What are we told about the Eurovision (Song Contest)? Give two details.
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The Eurovision Song Contest was first shown in 1959, making it the oldest TV program in the world.
It has grown a lot since it began, now featuring 43 countries participating.
Step 2
How has the method of voting changed?
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The voting method has changed from a jury voting method to a public tele-voting method.
Step 3
How do the organisers describe the new method of voting?
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They say the new voting method is a fairer system and is more appropriate to a television audience.
Step 4
Why were there so many viewers in 2016? Give one detail.
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It was the first time the contest was shown on YouTube and also the first time it was broadcast live in the United States.
Step 5
How often has the United Kingdom won the competition?
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The United Kingdom has not won in 47 years.
Step 6
What is said about Spain’s record in the Eurovision?
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Spain has not been successful in the contest and has been in last place for 47 years.
Step 7
What do we know about Barei? Give two details.
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Barei is a singer who represented Spain.
She composed her song in English and chose an international style, but she was not successful.
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