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    The document is a listening exercise about the boy band One Direction that contains 8 true/false statements and 8 multiple choice questions about the band's origins, music, style, and commercial success. The questions cover topics like how the band members dress differently but have similar personalities; how they appeal to different types of fans; how they became famous through X Factor and social media; and how they have profited not just through music but also merchandising.

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    The document is a listening exercise about the boy band One Direction that contains 8 true/false statements and 8 multiple choice questions about the band's origins, music, style, and commercial success. The questions cover topics like how the band members dress differently but have similar personalities; how they appeal to different types of fans; how they became famous through X Factor and social media; and how they have profited not just through music but also merchandising.

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    The document is a listening exercise about the boy band One Direction that contains 8 true/false statements and 8 multiple choice questions about the band's origins, music, style, and commercial success. The questions cover topics like how the band members dress differently but have similar personalities; how they appeal to different types of fans; how they became famous through X Factor and social media; and how they have profited not just through music but also merchandising.

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    LISTENING 1

    Check your understanding.


    Do this exercise while you listen. Circle True or False for these sentences.
    1. Many boy bands are not successful. T / F

    2. In the past, boy band members dressed differently but had similar personalities. T / F

    3. Having different types of boy in the group is supposed to appeal to different girls. T / F

    4. One Direction first became famous on YouTube. T / F

    5. One Direction lyrics are written for girls who like rebellious boys. T / F

    6. One Direction's stylists try to give each band member an individual look. T / F

    7. One Direction became famous in the US by clever use of social media. T / F

    8. One Direction have not tried to make money from merchandising. T / F


    2. Check your understanding: multiple choice.
    Do this exercise while you listen. Circle the best phrase to complete these sentences.
    1. ​The most important thing for boy bands in the past was​/ that they had some musical ability
    / they could dance well / they had different personalities.
    2. ​Things have changed because people wanted something different / the media and new
    technology influence things differently / both of the above.
    3. ​Starting on a reality show like X Factor is great for a band because / appearing on TV is
    the quickest way to get famous / the many viewers who vote every week become loyal fans /
    people feel a personal connection with bands they see on TV.
    4. ​The words to One Direction songs are designed to / make teenage girls feel good about
    themselves / appeal to mums by being a bit cheeky / communicate universal messages
    about love.
    5. ​One Direction's clothes / are very individual and they each have a strong look / create a
    clean-cut, safe and non-threatening image / are casual and fashionable with a touch of
    rebelliousness.
    6. ​Lots of people said One Direction wouldn't / be regarded as serious musicians / get
    famous in the US as well as the UK / have a number one record.
    7. ​One Direction were the first British band to / have their first album go to number one in the
    US / sell so many copies of their first album in just one week / break into the US market by
    using social media.
    8. The boys have also made money from / selling One Direction products like dolls and
    phones / performing as many sell-out concerts as possible / giving talks about their success.

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