Стр.23 Unit 2 ГДЗ Вербицкая Forward 11 класс

1. Look at the photos and listen to the music. In pairs, discuss the questions.

   • What’s the name of the song? Who wrote it?
   • What do you know about this person? What is he famous for?

2. Listen to the presentation and complete the fact file about Sting. The information in the fact file is NOT in the same order as in the recording.

3. What language does the speaker use at each stage of the presentation? Match sentences a–f to the three stages.

   1. Introduction
   2. The main content
   3. Conclusion
   • a) Let me just finish by saying …
   • b) As for his background, …
   • c) I’m sure the writer of this song needs no introduction.
   • d) There’s so much more I could tell you …
   • e) The reason I’ve chosen him is …
   • f) The most amazing thing about him is …

4. Listen again and number the sentences in Speak Out in the order you hear them.

   Speak Out — Presentation skills — Keeping your audience involved

   • a) Maybe you’re wondering why/what …
   • b) What do we already know about …?
   • c) Why do you think he’s been so successful?
   • d) And were you aware that …?
   • e) Did/Do you know …?
   • f) I hope you’ll learn a few things about …
   • g) You might/might not know that …
   • h) What you probably don’t/didn’t know is that …
   • i) I’m sure you’ll agree that …
   • j) You will/won’t/might be surprised to hear that …

5. Complete this extract from another presentation about Sting with language from Speak Out. Then listen and check.

   And what do we 1) ______ about his family life? He’s been married twice and has six children and seven homes. He’s also very keen on yoga and practises daily. Maybe 2) ______. He says that it helps him relax as well as keep fit. So you 3) ______ to hear that he did a yoga position on TV! You 4) ______ that he introduced Madonna to her husband, Guy Ritchie. But what you probably 5) ______ is that he’s acted in several films too. And were 6) ______ he also writes movie soundtracks and has won nearly fifty music awards? He also won a humanitarian award in 2004. I’m 7) ______ that he deserved it.

6. Work in small groups. Read two profiles on the right and choose a person to prepare a presentation about. Use Speak Out. Give your presentations to the class and choose the best one.

   PROFILE EMINEM

   Real name Marshall Mathers
   Stage name Eminem. Sounds like M&M, his initials and the brand name of famous US sweets.
   Profession Rap singer and musician. Also a talented record producer; starred in the film 8 Mile in 2002, loosely based on his life.
   Background Born 17 October, 1973, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Poor childhood spent there and in Detroit, the birthplace of rap. Married high-school sweetheart, Kim, in 1998. Divorced in 2000 but remarried in 2006. They have one child.
   Career Started performing raps when he was 14. Was discovered and supported by Dr Dre. Became famous in 1999 with release of Slim Shady CD. Some criticized its graphic violence; others praised its surreal humour. In 2000, Marshall Mathers was fastest-selling CD in rap history. Other albums Relapse (2009), Recovery (2010) and The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (2013).
   Achievements Has won many Grammy and other music awards, including a 2003 Oscar for Best Song Lose Yourself in 8 Mile. First white rapper to make a big impact on rap scene.

   PROFILE ANNIE LENNOX

   Real name Annie Lennox
   Profession Singer, songwriter, talented artist. Did all the artwork for her CD Bare.
   Background Born 25 December, 1954, in Aberdeen, Scotland. Attended school for the exceptionally intelligent and studied the flute at the Royal Academy of Music. Left in 1974 before her final exams. She has been married three times, and she has two daughters, Lola and Tali. Often wears wigs as a disguise. Supports many charities including Oxfam and played at the Live 8 concert in 2005.
   Career From 1976, played with Dave Stewart in The Tourists band and formed the Eurythmics in 1980. Their first album in a long line of classics, Sweet Dreams, was released in 1983 and stayed in the charts for 60 weeks. Went solo in 1990 and had equally successful career with CDs Diva (1992), Medusa (1995), Bare (2003), Songs of Mass Destruction (2007), A Christmas Cornucopia (2010).
   Achievements Has won numerous awards including 1996 Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocalist and 2004 Oscar for Best Song Into the West from the film Lord of the Rings. On 4 June, 2012, Lennox performed as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert in London. On 12 August, 2012, she performed at the 2012 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony.

WRITING

1. Read the fact file about Dima Bilan. Find some additional information about him and write his profile.