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Inglês 9.º Ano: English Speaking Countries
Inglês 9.º Ano: English Speaking Countries
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There’s no doubt that some of Gaga’s antics, such as wearing meat and being painted with
blood is not something that parents want to highlight to their teens. As a parent, you may love
her or you may hate her. One thing is certain these days though, you can’t avoid her. The
reality is that she is one of the most modern teen influencers today, so parents need to
understand some of her influential messages as well as choose to focus on her positive actions.
For one thing, Lady Gaga works hard and has done so since she was a toddler. She was playing
the piano at the age of five and was writing songs by the time she was 13. She started
performing at open mike events at the age of 14. She attended "Tisch School of the Arts in New
York University, where she studied art and music. Gaga did end up dropping out in the second
semester of her sophomore year, but only to dedicate herself to her musical career. She’s one
of the few pop artists that writes her own songs, plays her own instruments and sings live.
Another prominent Gaga message that parents should be aware of is her focus on strength and
individuality. It’s true that Gaga’s fashion sense is unconventional. But on the other hand, she is
demonstrating individuality. Some say that her fishnet stockings, quirky sunglasses and boots
make her look bad. She has been criticized in some circles for her bikini bottoms and leotards,
but do these same people blink an eye when Britney Spears, Beyonce or Rhianna dress the
same?
Gaga is all about elevating pop music to an art form. She’s a serious artist and business
woman, who’s also concerned about her fans. She embraces her role model status and her
femininity. She wants to be a good role model and have a strong connection with her fans. More
than that though is her desire to have her fans connect with each other. Therein lies the
importance of teen influencers.
Although parents may question some of Lady Gaga’s performance antics, she has earned a spot
in the philanthropy world providing much needed financial aid for others in need by supporting
numerous humanitarianism works and charities. Parents striking up conversations with their
teens should consider these social topics in their discussions. She writes her own award-winning
songs, performs in award winning videos, wins fashion awards and works hard at her craft. Isn’t
this what all parents want of their children — to work hard and be successful at something they
are passionate about?
Adapted and Abridged version of M., Elizabeth. "Lady Gaga, Fame Monster or Positive Role Model?" Selfgrowth.com.
Web. 20 Feb. 2015. htt://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/lady-gaga-fame-monster-or-positive-role-model.
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2. Decide if the following statements are True [T] or False [F]. Correct the false ones.
a) In her early twenties she was already performing for live audiences.
b) She didn't get a university degree.
c) She has a very unique fashion sense.
d) Gaga is a very bland artist.
a) emphasize (paragraph 1)
b) begin (paragraph 5)
c) skill (paragraph 5)
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d) famous (paragraph 5)
a) follow up (paragraph 2)
b) commonality (paragraph 3)
c) selfishness (paragraph 5)
d) normal (paragraph 3)
8. Match the words on the left with their meaning on the right.
a) “her” (paragraph 1)
b) “where” (paragraph 2)
c) “their” (paragraph 5)
d) “this” (paragraph 5)
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After last night’s a) __________ I should just b) __________ that my singing career is
officially over and, for all means and purposes, I am now another School of the Arts
c)__________.
Options: Drop out; Antics; Highlight
a) No, you can love or hate Lady Gaga, but you can't ignore her.
b) She started writing songs when she was 13 years old.
c) Her university was in New York.
d) She has earned a spot in the philanthropy world by supporting numerous charities.
17. Lay Gaga, Britney Spears and Beyoncé are all American singers. Can you name any British
ones? Whose music has had a greater impact on your life?
18. Public figures have the added responsibility of being role models to a vast number of
people, therefore they need to be careful with how they act and present themselves to the
world. Would you want to be famous? How would deal with the responsibility of being a role
model?
19. Lady Gaga is said to be one of the most modern teen influencers today. Do you agree?
What is your opinion of her and her music?
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English Speaking Countries Answer Key
20. America has been said to be the land of dreams. Do you think that still holds true? What (if
anything) has changed?
1. a) F; b) T; c) F; d) F.
2.
a) F - She started performing at open mike events at the age of 14.
b) T.
c) T.
d) F - Gaga is a multifaceted artist
3. c).
4. a).
5. c).
9. a) Gaga’s message; b) Tisch School of the Arts c) parent’s teens d) work hard and be
successful.
10.
a) ...can't avoid her.
b) ...dropped out of university.
c) ...her individuality
d) ...to have a strong connection with her fans.
11.
a) " She was playing the piano at the age of five and was writing songs by the time she was 13.
She started performing at open mike events at the age of 14."
b) "She’s one of the few pop artists that writes her own songs, plays her own instruments and
sings live."
c) "She has been criticized in some circles for her bikini bottoms and leotards, but do these
same people blink an eye when Britney Spears, Beyonce or Rhianna dress the same?"
d) "Gaga is all about elevating pop music to an art form."
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15.
a) Can you ignore Lady Gaga?
b) How old was she when she started writing songs?
c) Where was her university?
d) How has she earned a spot in the philanthropy world?
16.
a) Parents need to focus on her positive actions because she is one of the most modern teen
influencers today.
b) She studied art and music at Tisch school of the Arts.
c) She dropped out of university because she wanted to dedicate herself to her music career.
d) All parents want their teens to work hard and be successful.
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