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WorksheetsVoice of America: Quiz on "Japanese Rock Band Goes English"
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When was the article written?
a)
October 08, 2015
b)
March 23, 2017
c)
October 08, 2012
2.
How many years did it take the band to release a music album in Japanese and English?
a)
ten
b)
two
c)
five
d)
eight
3.
How many members are in the band One OK Rock?
a)
four
b)
two
c)
three
d)
five
4.
When did the band join together?
a)
2005
b)
2017
c)
2012
d)
2007
5.
How many members of the band spent time talking with Larry London from VOA?
a)
four
b)
two
c)
three
6.
What is the band's central message?
a)
Everyone should try their best to succeed.
b)
Everyone should record an album in two languages.
c)
Everyone should be in a rock band.
7.
Mr. Moriuchi says he hopes the band's Japanese audience will improve their language skills by_________________________.
a)
singing
b)
talking
c)
listening
d)
playing
8.
The band's most recent work is_____________
a)
hiring a new drummer.
b)
recording an album in Japanese and then in English.
c)
recording an album with the Foo Fighters.
d)
recording an album with Linkin Park.
9.
Which is an important central idea from the article?
a)
"music is like a language everyone understands."
b)
The guitar player formed the band with a friend from high school.
c)
One OK Rock joined together in 2005.
10.
Which explains why the band recorded an album in English and Japanese?
a)
They hoped to spread their message in both languages to fans around the world.
b)
They wanted to be the number one band in Japan.
c)
They wanted to sign a contract with Warner Brothers.
11.
In July of 2015 the band signed a contract with __________________ an international record company.
a)
Oricon
b)
a Japanese record company
c)
Warner Brothers
d)
VOA
12.
How do you think the band felt when they reached the Number 1 spot on the Oricon albums chart?
a)
proud
b)
disappointed
c)
embarrassed
13.
Who said "That's my opinion, but it's really simple. Just...never give up, dream come true."
a)
Mr. Yamashita
b)
Mr. Kohama
c)
Mr. Kanki
d)
Mr. Moriuchi
14.
According to Mr. Moriuchi, __________________music is an important influence for One OK Rock.
a)
American
b)
Japanese
c)
rap
15.
According to Mr. Moriuchi, "The most important thing is feeling, like...________________."
a)
anger
b)
fear
c)
passion
d)
tired
16.
Which detail from the story best supports that One OK Rock is a successful band?
a)
They spent time talking to VOA.
b)
Their seventh album reached the number one spot on the weekly Oricon albums chart in February.
c)
They were influenced by the Foo Fighters and Linkin Park.
17.
Mr. Moriuchi says that English is very ___________ for him.
a)
easy
b)
difficult
c)
fun
18.
Which sentence is NOT true?
a)
Mr. Moriuchi says that writing in English adds something special to the music.
b)
Mr. Moriuchi thinks English sounds beautiful.
c)
The band performs only in Japan.
d)
The band has worked together for twelve years.
19.
Which detail from the article proves that the band worked hard and never gave up on their dream?
a)
It took ten years to release a music album in English and Japanese.
b)
They were tired after a long trip.
c)
They enjoy listening to the Foo Fighters.
20.
Which detail from the article best proves that the band works hard and stays busy?
a)
They joined together in 2005.
b)
They hope to spread their message in English and Japanese.
c)
In the past ten years they have released seven albums.
21.
All of the following are words that describe One OK Rock EXCEPT:
a)
passionate
b)
hard working
c)
talented
d)
lazy
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