Activity 11
Listening for specific information
| True | False | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| David Bowie's has always been regarded as an unconventional musician. Correct! His experimental music, fashion and art have significantly influenced popular music. Incorrect! | |||
| He became interested in music when he was an adult. Correct! He showed interest in music from an early age. Incorrect! | |||
| John Lennon believed that popular music should say something meaningful. Correct! He believed that popular music should do more than just entertain. Incorrect! | |||
| His song Imagine has been used to express an idea. Correct! His song Imagine has been used as an anthem for peace. Incorrect! | |||
| Amy Winehouse started her career when she was a teenager. Correct! She broke into music business at the age of 16. Incorrect! | |||
| When she started singing she used a mix of different genres in her songs. Correct! She started as a jazz vocalist and later her music became more successful, mixing jazz, pop, soul and R&B. Incorrect! | |||
| Freddie Mercury was born in West London. Correct! He was born in what is now Tanzania. Incorrect! | |||
| Queen gave their first performance as a band in 1960. Correct! In 1971 he joined Roger Taylor, Brian May and John Deacon to play their first gig under the name of Queen. Incorrect! | |||
| Robert Plant finished his university studies in England. Correct! He left school to begin his musical career. Incorrect! | |||
| Some of his songs were influenced by a famous writer. Correct! He was also influenced by J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, and the book series actually inspired lyrics in some early Led Zeppelin songs. Incorrect! |
