AKB48 A-J-pop Sensation

Choose the characteristic of J-pop.

• easy to sing along with

• high-pitched music

• loved by only Japanese people

• J-pop has been around since 1980s.

What do Japanese female idol groups wear to make themselves cure and fresh?

• swim suit

• kimono

• school uniform

• dress

According to the passage, how was AKB48 named?

• the place where the theater they perform is located.

• Akihabara

• Their directer named AKB48

• The name was voted by their fans

Who is Yasushi?

• the producer

• the manager

• the singer

• the acter

Why is AKB48 different from other idol groups?

• They can be seen on TV.

• Their fans can see them in live.

• Their concert tickets are cheaper.

• Their theaters are located in many places in Tokyo.

According to the passage, what can AKB48 fans do in handshake events? Choose ALL.

• give gifts

• take pictures

• sing together

• talk

According to the passage, how can you get tickets of AKB48 concert? Choose ALL.

• through lottery system

• through convenience stores

• through the theater they perform

• through online

When did AKB48 start?

• 2002

• 2003

• 2004

• 2005

Which of the following is NOT true?

• The member of AKB48 is selected through competitive audition.

• AKB48 has 4 groups.

• AKB48 has a trainee system

• AKB48 only plays music such guitar, piano etc

Which of the following is true about each team of AKB48?

• Team B's theme is freedom.

• Team A is similar to most other J-pop idols.

• Team 4 is considered as the extra team.

• Team K is seen as weak.