Grade 8 · Unit 2

Teen Life — Reading

Name: ________________
Class: ______ No: ______

Meet the Drummer

Azranur: Tayfun, you play the drums in our school band. When do you practise? Tayfun: We practise twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. At weekends I usually practise alone in our garage.

Azranur: What kind of music do you prefer? Tayfun: I'm really keen on rock, but our band also plays some jazz. I can't stand very slow songs. I think they're boring.

Azranur: Is it hard to be in a band and a student? Tayfun: Sometimes. I have important exams this year, so I never practise late on school nights. My parents are happy about that!

Azranur: What's next for the band? Tayfun: We're playing at our school's spring concert on the twelfth of May. Everyone is welcome!

Answer the questions.

1. 1. How often does the band practise together?

   A) every day after schoolB) only at weekendsC) twice a weekD) on Sundays

2. 2. Where does Tayfun practise at weekends?

   A) at the school hallB) at a music shopC) in his garageD) at his friend's house

3. 3. What does Tayfun think of very slow songs?

   A) He likes them more than rock.B) He thinks they are boring and can't stand them.C) He plays them in the band.D) He listens to them at night.

4. 4. What can we understand about Tayfun from the interview?

   A) He thinks his schoolwork is important.B) He wants to leave the school band this year.C) He practises late every night.D) His parents don't like rock.

5. 5. In the interview, 'keen on' is closest in meaning to ___.

   A) worried aboutB) tired ofC) bad atD) fond of