GEORGE MICHAEL INTERVIEW
- Look up in the dictionary the meaning of these words:
- to gather: jaso
- awards: sariak
- overshadow: itzali
- however: hala ere
- lewd act: ekintza gordina
- to embarrass: lotsa eman
- tiny: txiki
- suburb: auzo
- fish and chips: arraina patatekin
- launderette: garbitegi
- to struggle: borrokatu
- penniless: pobrea
- to take for granted: onartu
- tight: gogorra, zuhurra
- record: grabatu
- pillow: buruki, almohada
- classmate: klasekide
- catchy: itsasgarri
- to encourage: animatu
- to be determined: prest egon
- dreadful: izugarri
- rehearsal: entsegu
2. Where was arrested Michael in 1998?
He was arrested in Beverly Hills.
3. What does he think about his own arrest?
He thinks that it is the best thing ever happened to him. He was also embarrased because it was a stupidity.
4. Complete the sentence:
George Michael´s musical journey began in far from glamorous surroundings.
5. Where did he live when he was born?
He lived in a tiny flat above a shop in the North London suburv.
6. What did his parents do for a living?
They had a fish and chips shop.
7.How does he define his life at 12-13 years old?
He define it as right. He lived in the center of London.
8. Where was his father from?
He was derived from the greek island of Cyprus.
9.Did Michael have money when he was a child?
No. His father was tight and penniles.
10.How did start his interest in music?
His parents gave him some records.
11. Which were the bands he liked most when he was young?
Tom Jones (singing Delilah) and Supremes.
12.What was the name of his very first song?
It was the music maker of the world.
13. Who was decisive in his life to become famous? Why?
Andrew Ridgeley was decisive because he was determined he was gonna be famous.
14.Which was the name of the band they started?
It was The executive.
15. Name the instruments they had at that band.
Two microphones, a bass guitar, a rhythm guitar and an amplifier.
BOB DYLAN'S TASK
VOCABULARY:
TO BE CITED FOR: Zerbaitetarako deitua izan
BUZZ: Burrunba
TO DELAY: Atzeratu
TO SPRING: Irten
GASPS AND CHEERS: Arnasestuak eta oihuak
FIGUREHEAD: Maskaroi
ACCOLADE: Goraipamen
TO DESERVE: Merezi izan
PEBBLE: Harribil
POND: Urmael
CIVIL RIGHT: Herritar-eskubide
APPLICABLE: Aplikagarri
TIMELESS: Betiereko
1.What was Bob Dylan cited for?
He was cited for creating new poetic expressions.
2. For how long was delayed the Literature prize?
The Literature prize was delayed for a week.
3.Which was the surprise the jury sprung?
The jury’s surprise was that they were right Bob Dylan gasps and cheers.
4.Why was he awarded?
He was awared for turning the lyrics of pop music into poetry and for having created new poetic expressions.
5. Complete the sentence:
He could´n avoid the accolades.
He´s never stopped performing, never stopped writing.
6. Is the prize deserved in the opinion of Sid Griffin, and why?
In the opinion of Sid Griffin the prize is deserved because the might dispute this he is up against.
7. What does he say about Bob Dylan songs?
He sais that they will last the test of time in 200 years.
8. What is it said in THE TIME magazine about him?
It’s said that he is one of the 100 most important Americans. 100 of most influential of the last sentury.
Interesting links: Nobel prize
Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature
9. Who featured 2016 Nobel Prize Concert?
There featured conductor Giandrea Noseda, soloist Janine Jansen and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.
10.Where and when was held this concert?
It was held in 8th december in the Stockholm Concert Hall.
TO BE CITED FOR: Zerbaitetarako deitua izan
BUZZ: Burrunba
TO DELAY: Atzeratu
TO SPRING: Irten
GASPS AND CHEERS: Arnasestuak eta oihuak
FIGUREHEAD: Maskaroi
ACCOLADE: Goraipamen
TO DESERVE: Merezi izan
PEBBLE: Harribil
POND: Urmael
CIVIL RIGHT: Herritar-eskubide
APPLICABLE: Aplikagarri
TIMELESS: Betiereko
1.What was Bob Dylan cited for?
He was cited for creating new poetic expressions.
2. For how long was delayed the Literature prize?
The Literature prize was delayed for a week.
3.Which was the surprise the jury sprung?
The jury’s surprise was that they were right Bob Dylan gasps and cheers.
4.Why was he awarded?
He was awared for turning the lyrics of pop music into poetry and for having created new poetic expressions.
5. Complete the sentence:
He could´n avoid the accolades.
He´s never stopped performing, never stopped writing.
6. Is the prize deserved in the opinion of Sid Griffin, and why?
In the opinion of Sid Griffin the prize is deserved because the might dispute this he is up against.
7. What does he say about Bob Dylan songs?
He sais that they will last the test of time in 200 years.
8. What is it said in THE TIME magazine about him?
It’s said that he is one of the 100 most important Americans. 100 of most influential of the last sentury.
Interesting links: Nobel prize
Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature
9. Who featured 2016 Nobel Prize Concert?
There featured conductor Giandrea Noseda, soloist Janine Jansen and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.
10.Where and when was held this concert?
It was held in 8th december in the Stockholm Concert Hall.