1. How much do you know about Michael Jackson?

( For
example: When did he live? Where did he live? What kind of
music did he sing?)
2. Answer these questions:
1. Have you ever listened Michael Jacksons songs?
2. What song of him do you know?
3. Whould you like to meet Michael Jackson?

3. Read the article quickly. According to the writer, when did

Michael Jackson begin
to sing?
4. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or
false (F), or if the text doesnt determine (D.K)
1. Michael Jackson has been performing since the age of eight .
2. Michael Jackson was born on 28th August.
3. Michael had seven brothers.
4. Michael was married.
5. The Thriller album has around 40 million copies.
6. Michael was a vegetarian .
7. Michael had a rare skin disease.
8. Michael was drug addict.

5. Now scan the text to find information about the following.

Check with your partener.

Katherine Jackson
Jackson Five
Pepsi Cola
Encino

6. Now read the questions and the options below. For each
question, choose the correct answer, A,B,C or D.
1. What does the article is about?
A. Michael Jacksons life as a singer.
B. Michael Jacksons infancy.
C.

Michael Jacksons albums.

D.

Michael Jacksons desire to be white.

2. How does Michael Jackson became a pop singer?

A. He wanted to be singer and he managed to become by

his own.
B. He ws encouraged by his parents.
C. He was helped by his friends.
D.

He was encouraged by his teacher.

3. Who organised the band Jackson Five ?

A. Michael Jacksons father.
B. Michael Jackson.
C. Michael Jacksons mom.
D. Michael Jacksons sister.
4.

When did he start his solo career?

A. In 1971
B. In 1973
C. In 1972
D. In 1976

5.

How did Michael Jackson want to live until he is 150?

A. He was practising yoga.
B. He was doing sport.

C. He was sleeping in a box which has pure pressurized air

pumped into it.
D. He was drinking much water.
6.

What does Michael Jackson do when he goes to restaurants?

A. He cooks.
B. He takes his own chef who prepares his diet of vegetarian

food.
C. He sings.
D. He sign autographs.

7. Match the followings words from the article on the left

with their synonyms on the right:

crowded
encouragement
career

support
aspect
glamor
fame

profession
appearance
appeal
8.

busy
glory

Discuss these questions with other students.

1. Some young people may have the chance to be pop

stars,footballers, etc. Should they be encouraged by their parents to do
what they like to do?
2. What problems can young people face if they become very
famous when they are still quite young?
3. Should there be a minimum age for children to be allowed to
become professional pop stars?