MELISA BLAKEOnline version You will hear an interview with a songwriter called Melissa Blake. Listen to the interview and look at the questions. For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C, and put a tick (✓) in the appropriate box. by CRISTIAN SNEIDER GRANADOS CARDENAS (ENGLISH TEACHER) 1 (a) When she was younger, Melissa says she a A felt under pressure from her parents to study music. b B developed a serious interest in music quite slowly. c C went to concerts to get ideas for the songs she wanted to write. 2 (b) When Melissa is working, the most important thing is that a A she has little contact with other people. b B she is in an exciting environment c C she feels physically comfortable. 3 (c) According to Melissa, how do songwriters benefit from reading a lot? a A Songwriters quickly discover that they can write novels too. b B It can teach songwriters to use language imaginatively. c C The events in novels can provide valuable inspiration. 4 (d) Melissa frequently changes her song lyrics because a A she needs to express herself more concisely. b B she tends to be very critical of her work. c C she is sure that her first attempt won’t be good. 5 (e) Melissa says that the songs that have given her most personal satisfaction a A have been the hardest ones to write. b B are about special events in people’s lives. c C communicate a range of very different feelings. 6 (f) Melissa’s song Sunrise was based on a A a memory. b B a walk. c C a dream. 7 (g) What annoys Melissa when she is interviewed by journalists? a A their tendency to ask her to explain the meaning of her lyrics b B their belief that her songs are based on personal experience c C their questions about her future career plans 8 (h) Melissa doesn’t sing her own songs in front of audiences because a A she isn’t given any opportunities to appear on stage. b B she doesn’t feel relaxed giving public performances c C she has changed her mind about what her job should be.
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