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Reading skills practice: Interview with Henry Smiles - exercises
Check out this interview with Henry Smiles from the band Two Direction and complete the tasks to practise
and improve your reading skills.
Preparation
Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a-f next to the numbers 1-6.
1. to find out
a.
to cut hair very close to the skin
2.
to keep in touch
b.
to have a good and friendly relationship
3.
to get on well
C.
to maintain communications
4.
to sweat
d.
to think, to believe
5
to shave
e.
to discover, to learn
6.
to reckon (informal)
f. to produce liquid from your skin, especially when you are hot or nervous
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CELEBRITY PROFILE #36
He's the most popular member of one of the most popular
bands in the world. We met Two Direction's Henry Smiles
to find out why he has so many female fans.
Let's get the basic questions out of the way first, Henry. How old are you
and where are you from?
I was born in 1996 and I'm from Harrogate in the north of England. Now I live in
London.
What are your likes and dislikes?
Well, I love music, of course, and sleeping and eating. And my dislikes? I don't
like it when I'm late for things.
What are your favourite films?
Spider-Man 2 and X-Men were pretty cool.
Is there anything that you'd like to be able to do?
I wish I could play the drums and the piano.
You are famous for your great hair.
Would you cut it or shave it off?
Maybe I'd shave it off for charity, if I
could raise a lot of money for doing it.
Do you like social networking?
Well, I don't go on Facebook very much,
but I do use Twitter a lot. It's a good way to
keep in touch with our fans.
Now the more interesting questions!
Have you got a girlfriend, Henry?
No, not at the moment. I'm single!
What kind of girls do you like?
I like girls with a good sense of humour, who don't take life too seriously. I also
like being able to call someone in the middle of the night for a chat if I need to.
Do you prefer blondes or brunettes?
Oh, I like both! If we can have a laugh and we get on well, I don't care what
colour hair they have.
Are you romantic when you're in a relationship?
I reckon I am. I'd do anything for love!
Who did you have your first kiss with?
My first kiss? Hmm, I can't remember very clearly, but I think it was with a girl at
school when I was about thirteen.
Tell us a secret, Henry.
I still get really nervous before a concert and have to drink herbal tea! Even
today, after having done hundreds of concerts, my hands sweat and my heart
beats really fast just before going on stage.
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