Justin’s rise to fame
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) ______
2. What do you think the term ‘puppy love’ means? (1) ______
3. If you have a good head on your shoulders it means: Use a ruler to underline your answer. (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 ______.
5. How does Justin hope to set a good example to other young boys and girls? (2) ______
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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) ______
7. What does DoB stand for? (1) ______
8. Jazmyn and Jaxon are his siblings. Give two other words to explain the word siblings. Write only the words. (2) ______
9. What does the fact: Dominant hand: Left refer to? (1) ______
10. How can you tell that Justin paid attention to his school work? (2) ______1. 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” ______
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