Interviews: Norah Jones
Lunes, 6 Octubre 2008
Norah Jones is a famous musician. What do you know about her?
Find out more by listening to one of her interviews.
How much can you remember from what you have heard? Answer these questions:
- How many records has she sold?
- What did she want to be when she was a child? (three options).
- How did she become an actress for the film My blueberry nights?
- Write down two physical characteristics of the film director.
- She usually gets up earlier when she works as a singer than when she works as an actress: True / False. Why?
- Her role in the film is that of a singer: True / False. Why?
- Describe Norah Jones physically.
Would you like to check your answers? KEY
Watch the trailer of the film My blueberry nights.
What is the story about? Where does it take place? What can you remember about the actors’ and actresses’ appearance?
After all the hard work you’ve done, you deserve relaxing while you read the lyrics and listen to one of Norah’s songs: “The Nearness of You”.
ORAL PRACTICE. Work in groups of three people:
Norah Jones’ songs are very romantic. Do you think you could meet the love of your life in three minutes? What is your opinion about speed dating?
Have you ever been on a blind date? Do you know anyone who has?
What other methods are there to meet people? Which one do you prefer?
Tell the other members of the group a romantic story. It can be a real story, the plot of a film or book you have enjoyed, etc.
(If you are listening, make sure to interrupt and make follow-up questions).