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UNIT 9 CHAPTER 1 Artists in Two Languages

Before You Read A Think about answers to these questions.
Learning Another
Language 1 What is the hardest part of learning another language?
2 Look at the names and photos on the next page. What do you know
about these entertainers? Where are they from? What are their first
languages? Do you know any of their movies or songs?

B Discuss your answers with a partner.

Reading Skill A Look quickly at the passage on the next page. Read the title and the
Understanding Cause headings. Then answer the question below.
anfl Effect
What is this passage about?
a Jay Chou's and Shakira's favorite movies
Effects tell us what
happened and causes b how Jay Chou and Shakira learned English
tell us why. When you c why Jay Chou and Shakira are successful
read, pay attention to
words like because, B Read the questions. Then quickly scan the passage to find the answers.
since, as a result and 1 Why did Shakira start writing songs in English?
so. These words can a She liked to sing songs in English.
help you understand b She wanted to keep control of her music.
causes and effects. c She wanted her songs to be more popular.

2 Why did Shakira read newspapers and poetry in English?
a to learn to express her feelings
b to be more popular
c because they _were interesting
3 Why was the movie The Green Hornet difficult for Jay Chou?
a He only spoke a little English.
b It was his first movie.
c He didn't like New York.
4 How did Jay improve his English?
a He read a lot of books.
b He watched television shows.
c He practiced with other actors.
5 What does Jay want to do in the future?
a write songs in English
b act in more movies
c work with Seth Rogan again

C Read the passage on the next page. Then answer the questions
on page 110.

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