Elvis Presley festival – level 1
09-01-2026 07:00
Elvis Presley fans go by train from Sydney to a small town in Australia. The train has the name Elvis Express. People wear Elvis clothes and listen to music on the trip.
The train trip lasts seven hours. Singers perform famous Elvis songs. One singer comes from the UK. He feels happy at the festival. Elvis’ music gives people good feelings. It makes them calm. They stop thinking about everyday problems.
The festival happens every January. Many people visit the town for this event. About 24,000 people come. Fans enjoy music and feel happy.
Difficult words: trip (when you travel from one place to another), perform (to sing, play music, or act in front of people), calm (a quiet feeling).
You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.
How long does the train trip on the Elvis Express last?
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