SZABLON DO PRACY Z UCZNIEM – Michael Jackson’s story
(Top Musicians 2)
1. Questions for speaking.
Who is Michael Jackson?
What is he famous for?
What kind of music does he play?
Where is he from?
What is his skin colour?
Why did he change his skin colour?
Do you know “Heal the world” song? Why was is recorded? Who performed it with
Michael?
What does he do now?
2. Answer key to exercise number 1.
1. Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana.
2. In 1963, Michael and his four brothers formed The Jackson Five. The Jackson Five were
inducted into The Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
3. Michael released his first solo singe “Got to Be There” in 1971.
4. Michael’s first studio album “Off the Wall” spent eight months in America’s Top Ten.
5. In 1984, MTV world premiered Michael’s Pepsi Commercial. His deal with Pepsi earned
him $ 10 million.
6. Michael’s first time performing his famous moon walk to a live audience was on a 1983
Motown television special.
7. Michael Jackson released his album “Thriller” in 1972 which contains a record 7 top 10
hits.
8. He hired film director John Landis to direct the 14 minute “Thriller” music video.
9. MTV’s television special “MTV’s 100 Greatest Videos Ever Made” ranked the $800,000
music video “Thriller” at the # 1 spot.
10. Michael’s “Thriller” album received 13 Grammy Awards including best video.
11. “Thriller” is certified 26x platinum and is the best-selling album in music history with 60
million copies sold worldwide.
12. Michael performed at half-time during Super Bowl XXVII drawing the largest viewing
audience in the history of American Television.
13. In 2001, Michael was once again inducted into the Hall of Fame, this time as a solo artist.
14. In the 35th annual Grammy Awards, Michael was awarded the “Living Legend Award”
with a grand total of 11 Grammy’s with his name.
3. Answer key to exercise number 2.
"You Are Not Alone"- Michael Jackson
Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold
CHORUS:
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone
'Lone, 'lone
Why, 'lone
Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin
CHORUS:
Everyday I sit and ask myself…
Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
And girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there
You are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone...
Aleksandra Kazimierczyk
Nauczyciel języka angielskiego
British School
Warszawa