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Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop star and actor. He was born on the 1st of March 1994. He wanted to be a musician for as long as he could remember. When he was a child, he taught himself to play the piano, guitar, trumpet and drums. In 2007, his mother posted many videos of him singing covers of blues and soul songs. A record company executive saw one and in 2008 Bieber signed for Island Records.
Bieber's first single, "One Time", reached number 17 on America’s Billboard Hot 100. His first album, “My World”, was released in November 2009. It went platinum in the U.S. He went on tour to promote the album. The 3D movie of the tour nearly broke the sales record for the biggest opening weekend for a concert movie. Bieber also appeared on many prime time TV shows in the US.
Bieber has become an international star in a very short period of time. In 2010 he won the Artist of the Year award at the American Music Awards. He was also nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy’s. Bieber appeared in several TV roles, including in the hit TV series CSI. He has also sung on records for charity to help victims of the Haiti and Japan earthquakes.
Justin Bieber is a modern-day star. He is highly popular on Internet sites. He has over six million followers on Twitter, which he uses to chat with his fans. Romantically, Bieber has been linked to reality TV star Kim Kardashian and Selena Gomez, although Bieber says this was just gossip. He is also often the target of criticism and pranks on the Internet.
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SYNONYM MATCH
Match the words from the article on the left with their synonyms on the right. Are your answers the same as other students’?
Paragraphs 1 and 2
1.
musician
a.
copies
2
posted
b.
got to
3.
covers
c.
smashed
4.
reached
d.
uploaded
5.
released
e.
singer
6.
broke
f.
made available
Paragraphs 3 and 4
7.
nominated
g.
jokes
8.
appeared
h.
put forward
9.
help
i.
very
10.
highly
j.
acted
11
followers
k
assist
12
pranks
l
fans
PHRASE MATCH
Match the following phrases from the article.
1.
for as long as
a.
just gossip
2
he taught himself to
b.
the album
3.
A record company
c.
TV roles
4.
He went on tour to promote
d.
prime time TV shows
5.
Bieber also appeared on many
e.
he could remember
6.
in a very short
f.
criticism
7.
appeared in several
g.
executive
8.
He has also sung on
h.
play the piano
9.
Bieber says this was
i.
period of time
10.
the target of
j.
records for charity
LISTENING GAP FILL
Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop star and actor. He was born on the 1st of March 1994. He wanted to be a musician _________________ could remember. When he was a child, he _________________ play the piano, guitar, trumpet and drums. In 2007, his mother posted many videos of _________________ of blues and soul songs. A record _________________ saw one and in 2008 Bieber signed for Island Records.
Bieber's first single, "One Time", _________________ 17 on America’s Billboard Hot 100. His first album, “My World”, was released in November 2009. It _________________ the U.S. He went on tour to promote the album. The 3D movie of the tour nearly _________________ record for the biggest opening weekend for a concert movie. Bieber also appeared on _________________ TV shows in the US.
Bieber has become an international star in a _________________ of time. In 2010 he won the Artist of the Year award at the American Music Awards. He was _________________ Best New Artist at the Grammy’s. Bieber _________________ TV roles, including in the hit TV series CSI. He has also sung on records _________________ victims of the Haiti and Japan earthquakes.
Justin Bieber is a modern-day star. He is _________________ Internet sites. He has over six million followers on Twitter, which he _________________ his fans. Romantically, Bieber _________________ reality TV star Kim Kardashian and Selena Gomez, although Bieber says this was just gossip. He is also often the _________________ and pranks on the Internet.
CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD
Delete the wrong word in each of the pairs of italics.
Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop star and actor. He was birth / born on the 1st of March 1994. He wanted to be a musician for as long / length as he could remember. When he was a children / child, he taught himself to play the piano, guitar, trumpet and drums. In 2007, his mother pasted / posted many videos of him singing covers / cover of blues and soul songs. A record company executive saw one and in 2008 Bieber signed / singed for Island Records.
Bieber's first single, "One Time", reaching / reached number 17 on America’s Billboard Hot 100. His first album, “My World”, was / did released in November 2009. It went / came platinum in the U.S. He went on tour to promotion / promote the album. The 3D movie of the tour nearly break / broke the sales record for the biggest opening weekend for a concert movie. Bieber also appeared on many prime time / timing TV shows in the US.
Bieber has become an international star in a very short periods / period of time. In 2010 he beat / won the Artist of the Year award at the American Music Awards. He was also nomination / nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy’s. Bieber appeared in numeral / several TV roles, including in the punch / hit TV series CSI. He has also sung on records for charity to help victims / victim of the Haiti and Japan earthquakes.
Justin Bieber is a modern-day star / moon. He is height / highly popular on Internet sites. He has over six million followers on Twitter, which he uses / use to chat with his fans. Romantically, Bieber has been linked / connects to reality TV star Kim Kardashian and Selena Gomez, although / so Bieber says this was just gossip. He is also often the target / aim of criticism and pranks on the Internet.
SPELLING
These jumbled words are from the text. Spell them correctly.
Paragraph 1
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4.
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5.
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8.
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11.
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12.
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15.
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16.
the rgeatt of criticism
PUT THE TEXT BACK TOGETHER
Number these lines in the correct order.
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movie of the tour nearly broke the sales record for the biggest opening weekend
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Bieber's first single, "One Time", reached number 17 on America’s Billboard Hot 100. His first album, “My World”, was
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the Artist of the Year award at the American Music Awards. He was also nominated
( )
Justin Bieber is a modern-day star. He is highly popular on Internet sites. He has over
( )
for a concert movie. Bieber also appeared on many prime time TV shows in the US.
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gossip. He is also often the target of criticism and pranks on the Internet.
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long as he could remember. When he was a child, he taught himself to play the piano, guitar, trumpet and drums. In 2007, his mother posted
( )
in several TV roles, including in the hit TV series CSI. He has also sung on records for charity to help victims of the Haiti and Japan earthquakes.
( )
Bieber has become an international star in a very short period of time. In 2010 he won
( )
released in November 2009. It went platinum in the U.S. He went on tour to promote the album. The 3D
( )
six million followers on Twitter, which he uses to chat with his fans. Romantically, Bieber has been linked to reality TV
( )
for Best New Artist at the Grammy’s. Bieber appeared
( )
star Kim Kardashian and Selena Gomez, although Bieber says this was just
( 1 )
Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop star and actor. He was born on the 1st of March 1994. He wanted to be a musician for as
( )
many videos of him singing covers of blues and soul songs. A record company executive saw one and in 2008 Bieber signed for Island Records.
SCRAMBLED SENTENCES
With your partner, put the words back into the correct order.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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DISCUSSION (Write your questions)
STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)
1.
What do you know about Justin Bieber?
2.
Would you like to meet Justin Bieber?
3.
What would you like to know about Justin Bieber and why?
1. VOCABULARY EXTENSION: Choose several of the words from the text. Use a dictionary or Google’s search field (or other search engine) to build up more associations / collocations of each word.
2. INTERNET: Search the Internet and find more information about Justin Bieber. Talk about what you discover with your partner(s) in the next lesson.
3. JUSTIN BIEBER POSTER: Make a poster showing the different stages of the life of Justin Bieber. Show your poster to your classmates in the next lesson. Did you all find out similar things?
4. MAGAZINE ARTICLE: Write a magazine article Justin Bieber. Include an imaginary interview with him. Write about what he does every day and what he thinks about.
Read what you wrote to your classmates in the next lesson. Give each other feedback on your articles.
5. LETTER: Write a letter to Justin Bieber. Ask him three questions about his life. Give him three suggestions on what he should do in his future. Read your letter to your partner(s) in your next lesson. Your “Justin Bieber expert” partner(s) will try and answer your questions.
ANSWERS
SYNONYM MATCH:
Paragraphs 1 and 2
1.
musician
a.
singer
2
posted
b.
uploaded
3.
covers
c.
copies
4.
reached
d.
got to
5.
released
e.
made available
6.
broke
f.
smashed
Paragraphs 3 and 4
7.
nominated
g.
put forward
8.
appeared
h.
acted
9.
help
i.
assist
10.
highly
j.
very
11
followers
k
fans
12
pranks
l
jokes
PHRASE MATCH:
1.
for as long as
a.
he could remember
2
he taught himself to
b.
play the piano
3.
A record company
c.
executive
4.
He went on tour to promote
d.
the album
5.
Bieber also appeared on many
e.
prime time TV shows
6.
in a very short
f.
period of time
7.
appeared in several
g.
TV roles
8.
He has also sung on
h.
records for charity
9.
Bieber says this was
i.
just gossip
10.
the target of
j.
criticism
ALL OTHER EXERCISES:
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