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Elton John's Rock in Rio Show Sparks Big Reaction Online

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Elton John played a big show at Rock in Rio 2026.

People called the show historic. This means it was very special.

After the show, many people talked about it online.

They wrote comments on social media.

Some comments were praise. This means good words about the show.

Other people made memes. A meme is a funny picture or joke online.

The show happened on a Monday. The date was the 7th.

Elton John played many songs in his setlist. A setlist is a list of songs for a show.

He played 'Rocket Man'. This is one of his most famous songs.

He also played 'Your Song'. This is another famous song by him.

Rock in Rio is a big festival. A festival has many shows and singers.

Many singers play at this festival every year.

Fans were happy to see Elton John perform.

The show became a big topic on the internet.

People are still talking about the show today.

Vocabulary6 words

historic
very important; will be remembered
social media
websites and apps where people share posts
praise
good words about someone or something
memes
funny pictures or jokes shared online
setlist
the list of songs a singer plays at a show
festival
a big event with many shows

Quiz

1. What did Elton John do?
2. What did people do after the show?
3. True or false: Elton John played 'Rocket Man' at the show.

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Elton John played a big show at _____ 2026.

People called the show _____. This means it was very special.

After the show, many people talked about it online.

They wrote comments on _____.

Some comments were _____. This means good words about the show.

Other people made _____. A meme is a funny picture or joke online.

Elton John played many songs in his _____.

He played 'Rocket Man'. This is one of his most famous _____.

He also played 'Your Song'. This is another famous song by him.

Rock in Rio is a big _____.

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