LISTENING Task. Do this exercise while you listen. Circle True or False for these sentences 1. Many boy bands are not successful. 2. In the past, boy band members dressed differently but had similar personalities. 3. Having different types of boy in the group is supposed to appeal to different girls. 4. One Direction first became famous on YouTube.
Explanation: This sentence is asking if most boy bands are not successful. To answer this, we need to listen for information that either supports or contradicts this statement. As we listen, we need to pay attention to any information about the success of boy bands in general. If the information suggests that most boy bands are successful, then we would circle False, indicating that the statement is not true. If the information suggests that most boy bands are not successful, then we would circle True, indicating that the statement is true.
2. In the past, boy band members dressed differently but had similar personalities. - True.
Explanation: This sentence is asking about the fashion choices and personalities of boy band members in the past. To answer this, we need to listen for information about how boy band members used to dress and whether their personalities were similar or different. If the information suggests that boy band members used to dress differently but had similar personalities, then we would circle True, indicating that the statement is true. If the information suggests that boy band members did not dress differently or had different personalities, then we would circle False, indicating that the statement is not true.
3. Having different types of boys in the group is supposed to appeal to different girls. - True.
Explanation: This sentence is asking about the purpose of having different types of boys in a boy band. To answer this, we need to listen for information about why boy bands have members with different characteristics. If the information suggests that having different types of boys in a group is intended to appeal to different girls, then we would circle True, indicating that the statement is true. If the information suggests that having different types of boys in a group does not have any impact on girls' preferences, then we would circle False, indicating that the statement is not true.
4. One Direction first became famous on YouTube. - False.
Explanation: This sentence is asking about how One Direction first gained fame. To answer this, we need to listen for information about the initial success of One Direction and whether it was connected to YouTube. If the information suggests that One Direction gained fame through YouTube, then we would circle True, indicating that the statement is true. If the information suggests that One Direction gained fame through a different platform or method, then we would circle False, indicating that the statement is not true.
Remember, the key to successfully completing this task is active listening and paying attention to details. Make sure to listen carefully and only circle the True or False answer after considering all the information provided.