Justin’s rise to fame - MEMO
It took Usher only a few minutes online before he realised that he was looking at a future star. He got down to business and, a week later, Justin Bieber flew from Canada to meet him in Atlanta.
“I sang for him and his people and he really wanted to sign me there and then,” Justin remembers. “But I still had a meeting with Justin
Timberlake who also wanted to sign me. In the end, Usher’s deal was better and I signed with him.”
His first single, One Time is about one of his favourite topics – puppy love. “I’m a teenager – I sing about what I know and experience.”
But Justin has a good head on his shoulders. “I want to influence others in a positive way. I believe you can do anything you like if you put your mind to it.” Justin says he grew up below the breadline, but it made him stronger as a person and it built his character. “I work hard on my music and in my school. I have an A-average on my report and I want to keep it that way. I still need to go to college.
(Source: http://artists.letssingit.com/justin-bieber-qlswd/biography)
Answer the following questions in FULL SENTENCES. Watch your spelling.
1. Why did Justin sign a contract with Usher rather than with Justin Timberlake? (1) Justin signed a contract with Usher rather than with Justin Timberlake, as Usher offered him a better deal.
2. What do you think the term ‘puppy love’ means? (1) The term ‘puppy love’ means young love (love between two teenagers)
3. If you have a good head on your shoulders it means: (1)
a) You are attractive b) You have nice hair c) You are a sensible person
4. Complete the sentence: (1)
A person who lives below the breadline is poor.
5. How does Justin hope to set a good example to other young boys and girls? (2) Justin hopes to set a good example to other young boys and girls by working hard at his music and at school/gets an A-average at school.
1 / 2 PERSONAL DETAILS FAVOURITES LIKES AND DISLIKES Full name: Justin Drew Bieber Colour: Purple Likes: Tacos, vitamin-fortified Nicknames: Beebs, JB, Bieber TV show: Smallville water DoB: 1 March 1994 Movie: Rocky Dislikes: Chocolates Home country: Canada Food: Spaghetti Fears: Claustrophobia Height (October 2011): 1,68 metres Drinks: Lemonade Sports: Soccer, hockey Siblings: Jazmyn, Jaxon Average on school report: A First pet: Dog named Sammy Dominant hand: left
Use the FACT FILE information above to answer the following questions:
6. Justin has three nicknames. What does the word nickname mean? (1) A nickname is like a pet name given to someone, often based on looks/a shortened version of one’s name.
7. What does DoB stand for? (1) DoB stands for Date of Birth
8. Jazmyn and Jaxon are his siblings. Give two other words to explain the word siblings. Write only the words. (2) Brothers and/or sisters
9. What does the fact: Dominant hand: Left refer to? (1) The fact is that Justin is left handed.
10. How can you tell that Justin paid attention to his school work? (2) You can tell He wanted to go to college and worked hard to maintain an A-average
11. What do you think Justin means when he says the following statement: (1)
“I believe you can do anything you like if you put your mind to it”
When Justin says the statement, he means that you can achieve anything if you want to.
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