Make Your Way 8, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

Listening (Multiple choice) You are going to listen to a radio programme about becoming successful in the music industry in Northern Ireland. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1–6. Put a in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. After the second listening, you will have 45 seconds to check your answers. 2 0 Which sentence best describes the music scene in Northern Ireland? A Bands from Northern Ireland seldom achieve success in the UK. B UK bands are more popular than local ones in Northern Ireland. C The population of Northern Ireland is too small to produce any talented bands. D UK record companies have become keen to sign up bands from Northern Ireland. Q1 What does Ciaran Gribban say about his band, “Leya”? A It was difficult for them to get gigs in the Belfast area. B The band recorded a demo disc after they’d been together 3 years. C They have got a recording deal with a label called Terra Firma. D They have always been managed by the same company in London. Q2 What does Ciaran advise bands hoping to succeed in the music business? A Spend as much time as you can practising. B Send your demo disc to several record companies. C Get help from as many sources as possible. D Rely on your management company to promote you. Q3 What does the BMG publishing manager look for in a band? A ambitious attitudes B strong personalities C good manners D talent and inventiveness Q4 The Mascara Story won a competition in which the prize was A the chance to record a four track disc. B a gig at an important rock festival. C an all expenses paid trip to London. D an interview in a leading magazine. Q5 What Daveit Ferris really strives for is A to compose an excellent album. B to work under less pressure. C to pursue another record deal. D to keep his band’s level of quality high. Q6 According to Miriam Crozier, the greatest sin in music industry is being A one-dimensional. B unpunctual. C unpredictable. D negligent. Making it in music 09 3/09 131 Written Matura: Listening M Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv