НМТ test 3 англійська мова 11 клас

Task 1

Read the text below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D).

THE BEATLES

Formany fans of pop music, the Beatles is a legendary group. Using songs written largely by J. Lennon and

P. McCartney, the Beatles dominated rock music and pop culture in the 1960s. ln addition toexperimenting with a wide range of musical styles, they greatly influenced subsequent bands, made films and toured extensively. Although they broke up many years ago, their influence is stillenormous and their albums enjoy great popularity.

The four boys from Liverpool made their name in the 1960s. Their music was considered a real revolution. After their first single Love MeDo was released, it became immediately clear that the styles of music andlyrics they produced were startlingly different from, anything else on the pop scene of that time. Their records were consistently top of the pop music lists in the mid sixties. Their fust hit was the song Please, Please Me. It was followed by SheLoves You and J Wanna Hold Your Hand which sold over I million copies in a year.

In the beginning, the Beatles performed music which was influenced by American rock'n'rolland rhythm­

and-blues. In the process of time, however,Lennon and McCartney's songs became more and more sophisticated and experimental. They developed their own characteristic style, and their imaginative lyrics and memorable melodies put them in a class of their own. One of the most successful and unique albums at that time was Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band released in 1967.

Their hit songs include She loves you (1963), Can't buy my love (1964), Yesterday (1965).

The late sixties brought a slight change in the Beatles style. Their music, influenced by Indian mysticism and drugs, became softer and more reflective.

The Beatles broke up in 1971. The strongest individual of the group, John Lennon, was murdered in New

York in 1980. Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr still record music and have their own groups but they are not so popular as they used to be in the 1960's. Nevertheless they continued to have an impact on the dress, hair, style oflife and thought of young people even after they pursued separate careers.

1. Why do you think the Beatles is called the legendary group?

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Task 1

Read the text below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D).

THE BEATLES

Formany fans of pop music, the Beatles is a legendary group. Using songs written largely by J. Lennon and

P. McCartney, the Beatles dominated rock music and pop culture in the 1960s. ln addition toexperimenting with a wide range of musical styles, they greatly influenced subsequent bands, made films and toured extensively. Although they broke up many years ago, their influence is stillenormous and their albums enjoy great popularity.

The four boys from Liverpool made their name in the 1960s. Their music was considered a real revolution. After their first single Love MeDo was released, it became immediately clear that the styles of music andlyrics they produced were startlingly different from, anything else on the pop scene of that time. Their records were consistently top of the pop music lists in the mid sixties. Their fust hit was the song Please, Please Me. It was followed by SheLoves You and J Wanna Hold Your Hand which sold over I million copies in a year.

In the beginning, the Beatles performed music which was influenced by American rock'n'rolland rhythm­

and-blues. In the process of time, however,Lennon and McCartney's songs became more and more sophisticated and experimental. They developed their own characteristic style, and their imaginative lyrics and memorable melodies put them in a class of their own. One of the most successful and unique albums at that time was Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band released in 1967.

Their hit songs include She loves you (1963), Can't buy my love (1964), Yesterday (1965).

The late sixties brought a slight change in the Beatles style. Their music, influenced by Indian mysticism and drugs, became softer and more reflective.

The Beatles broke up in 1971. The strongest individual of the group, John Lennon, was murdered in New

York in 1980. Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr still record music and have their own groups but they are not so popular as they used to be in the 1960's. Nevertheless they continued to have an impact on the dress, hair, style oflife and thought of young people even after they pursued separate careers.

2 Why was their music considered a real revolution?

Той же текст

Task 1

Read the text below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D).

THE BEATLES

Formany fans of pop music, the Beatles is a legendary group. Using songs written largely by J. Lennon and

P. McCartney, the Beatles dominated rock music and pop culture in the 1960s. ln addition toexperimenting with a wide range of musical styles, they greatly influenced subsequent bands, made films and toured extensively. Although they broke up many years ago, their influence is stillenormous and their albums enjoy great popularity.

The four boys from Liverpool made their name in the 1960s. Their music was considered a real revolution. After their first single Love MeDo was released, it became immediately clear that the styles of music andlyrics they produced were startlingly different from, anything else on the pop scene of that time. Their records were consistently top of the pop music lists in the mid sixties. Their fust hit was the song Please, Please Me. It was followed by SheLoves You and J Wanna Hold Your Hand which sold over I million copies in a year.

In the beginning, the Beatles performed music which was influenced by American rock'n'rolland rhythm­

and-blues. In the process of time, however,Lennon and McCartney's songs became more and more sophisticated and experimental. They developed their own characteristic style, and their imaginative lyrics and memorable melodies put them in a class of their own. One of the most successful and unique albums at that time was Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band released in 1967.

Their hit songs include She loves you (1963), Can't buy my love (1964), Yesterday (1965).

The late sixties brought a slight change in the Beatles style. Their music, influenced by Indian mysticism and drugs, became softer and more reflective.

The Beatles broke up in 1971. The strongest individual of the group, John Lennon, was murdered in New

York in 1980. Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr still record music and have their own groups but they are not so popular as they used to be in the 1960's. Nevertheless they continued to have an impact on the dress, hair, style oflife and thought of young people even after they pursued separate careers.

3 Why were their records consistently top of the pop music lists in the middle sixties?