1 The beginning Chapter BEFORE READING 1 Answer the following questions. a. What kind of music do you like? ........................................................................ b. Do you play any instruments? ................................................................................ c. Underline the most common musical instruments used in rock music choosing from the following: double bass, electric bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, organ, violin, drums, oboe, saxophone, synthesizer, clarinet. .......................................................................................................... d. If you were in a band, what music would you like to play? ................ e. Do you know any of the following Irish musicians:Van Morrison, Clannad, Sinead O Connor, Bob Geldof, Cranberries, Boyzone, The Corrs? f. If so, which ones? .......................................................................................................... 2 Which words from the box would you use to describe each member of the U2? Write the adjectives next to each name. trouble-making amusing energetic obstinate good-looking determined reserved shy diligent respectful relaxed rebellious determined thoughtful wise inventive nervous loyal self-confident Bono .............................................................................................................................................. Larry .............................................................................................................................................. The Edge .................................................................................................................................... Adam ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Choose/guess the correct alternative. a. Larry plays c the guitar. c the drums. c the bass. b. David was nicknamed The Edge because of c his tendency to isolate himself, to keep distant from things. c the sharp shape of his chin. c both the above-mentioned reasons. c. Paul was called Bono because he was c a handsome boy. c good-tempered. c a bad singer. d. The musician who gave the start to the group by putting a notice on the school board was c Larry Mullen c David Evans c Adam Clayton 8