4H | WATCHING AND LISTENING | Practice iii

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4H | WATCHING AND LISTENING | Practice

Boy Bands

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening-skills-practice/boy-bands

Many boy bands are not successful.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

In the past, boy band members dressed differently but had similar personalities.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Having different types of boy in the group is supposed to appeal to different girls.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

One Direction first became famous on YouTube.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

One Direction lyrics are written for girls who like rebellious boys.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

One Direction's stylists try to give each band member an individual look.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

One Direction became famous in the US by clever use of social media.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

One Direction have not tried to make money from merchandising.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

The most important thing for boy bands in the past was that

1. they had some musical ability.
2. they could dance well.
3. they had different personalities.

Things have changed because

1. people wanted something different.
2. the media and new technology influence things differently.
3. both of the above

Starting on a reality show like X Factor is great for a band because

1. appearing on TV is the quickest way to get famous.
2. the many viewers who vote every week become loyal fans.
3. people feel a personal connection with bands they see on TV.

The words to One Direction songs are designed to

1. make teenage girls feel good about themselves.
2. appeal to mums by being a bit cheeky.
3. communicate universal messages about love.

One Direction's clothes

1. are very individual and they each have a strong look.
2. create a clean-cut, safe and non-threatening image.
3. are casual and fashionable with a touch of rebelliousness.

Lots of people said One Direction wouldn't

1. be regarded as serious musicians.
2. get famous in the US as well as the UK.
3. have a number one record.

One Direction were the first British band to

1. have their first album go to number one in the US.
2. sell so many copies of their first album in just one week.
3. break into the US market by using social media.

The boys have also made money from

1. selling One Direction products like dolls and phones.
2. performing as many sell-out concerts as possible.
3. giving talks about their success.

4H | WATCHING AND LISTENING | Practice