EF Lv4 T2 Final Review pt2

EF Lv4 T2 Final Review pt2

Two Artists: Shakira

First Album in English: Laundry Service

How she learned English: Many people wanted to translate Shakira’s songs from Spanish to English. Shakira agreed, but she felt nervous about losing control of her music. So she decided to write her own songs in English. A

Shakira studied grammar and common expressions. She started reading newspapers and poetry because she wanted to know how people use English to express their feelings.

Two Artists: Shakira pt 2

Biggest challenge: Writing her first songs in English. Today, Shakira writes and performs her music in Spanish and English for fans around the world. In the summer of 2010, Shakira was selected to record and perform the theme song for the World Cup in South Africa, called “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).” B

Multiple Choice

How did Shakira learn English?

• She studied grammar and paid attention to everyday language use.

• She sang English sounds, but she didn’t know what they meant.

• She went to university and took classes in public speaking.

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Why did Shakira start writing her own songs in English?

• Because she was worried she would lose control of her music

• Because she started liking English better than Spanish

• Because she wanted to move to English

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What did Shakira NOT do for the South African World Cup?

• Write the theme song

• Kick the first soccer ball

• Perform the theme song

Two Artists: Jay Chou

First film in English: The Green Hornet

How he learned English: Jay spoke very little English before he got his role in The Green Hornet. He practiced every day for more than a month. At first, he said all of his lines phonetically by saying the sounds without knowing the meaning. But soon Jay’s English improved. He was able to speak English and talk with his costars. His English was not perfect, but he got compliments from the other actors.

Two Artists: Jay Chou

Language exchange: As they shot the movie, Jay and his costar Seth Rogan took turns teaching each other Chinese and English. C

Language crossover: Jay is an award-winning singer, but all of his current songs are in Chinese. He hopes that in the future he can write songs in English as well.

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How was Jay Chou’s way of learning English different from Shakira’s?

• He read an English newspaper every day for a month.

• He learned English from other movie actors.

• He watched many English movies and videos.

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How are the two artists alike?

• They are both famous film stars.

• They both write and sing songs.

• They both went to South Africa.

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What is one of Jay Chou's future dreams?

• Perform at the World Cup

• Write songs in English

• Learn English from Seth Rogan

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Kurt is in a terrible mood. He’s feeling down about everything. He’s feeling ____________________.

• negative

• positive

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Dave bought tickets for Paris for next year. He’s so organized! Dave’s ____________________ about planning his trip.

• Confused

• Clear

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Laura almost fell asleep in class because the lecture was dull. She’s ____________________.

• bored

• excited

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You should quit smoking because it’s not good for your health.

• Stop

• Dangerous

• Enjoy

• Brave

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Kim is not afraid. He works with snakes at the zoo and lets them crawl on him.

• Dangerous

• Brave

• Afraid

• Enjoy

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I looked for my keys everywhere before I found them in the door!

• stopped

• searched

• afraid

• brave