Oxford Discover Futures 2 - Unit 9

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LIFE GOALS QUIZ

Multiple Choice

How high is Mount Everest?

• almost 5,000 m

• almost 9,000 m

• almost 19,000 m

Multiple Choice

How many Nobel prizes are awarded each year?

• one

• three

• six

Multiple Choice

How long is the Marathon des Sables across the Sahara desert?

• 42 km

• 140 km

• 150 km

Multiple Choice

When was the first Oscar ceremony held?

• 1929

• 1969

• 1999

Multiple Choice

How long does the Vende Globe solo yacht race take?

• three weeks

• three months

• three years

Making it in the music business

Multiple Choice

The author wrote the article to ...

• pass on advice to young musicians.

• promote a particular type of music.

Multiple Choice

The author wants readers to be ...

• inspired to follow their dream.

• excited about contemporary music.

Multiple Choice

What does Anthony Thorne do?

• He studies the music business in New York City.

• He runs a major recording company.

• He offers business advice to musicians.

Multiple Choice

What does he tell the author about his younger days?

• He used to be in a band.

• He didn't get good advice when he was young.

• He never achieved his goal as a musician.

Multiple Choice

What does he advise young musicians to do?

• work with other talented people

• work hard at getting good at what they do

• watch a lot of live performances

Multiple Choice

What does he think is important for a musician?

• having a good online presence

• relating to fans by sending them recordings

• using good recording equipment

Multiple Choice

What tip does he give musicians in the last paragraph?

• Know when to give up.

• Have confidence in yourself.

• Know who to listen to.

Open Ended

Use your own ideas or information from the article.

Advice for a young musician who wants to be a star:

1. 1 get good business advice

2. 2 hire a talent coach

Poll

How do you set your goals?

• Are they specific?

• Are they achievable?

• Are they relevant?

• Are they measurable?

• Are they time-bound?

Poll

Is money necessary to achieve your goals?

• YES

• NO

Open Ended

If your answer was YES, give two reasons why you think so.

If your answer was NO, give two reasons why you think so.

OPINION ESSAY

Is money necessary to achieve your goals?

Depending on the answer you gave write an opinion essay to support your opinion.

Use the plan.

Write no more than 120 words.

​Great job everyone!