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GW. Listen to the passages and match them with the pictures.

a) ... is a very successful French singer and actress. Stylistically her music isn’t classical, but it’s closer to a mixture of pop music, cabaret and jazz. In 2002 she had her film debut. She represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow.

b)... is the great Azerbaijani singer. He sang our national songs in many countries and always glorified Azerbaijan. In 1965 ... organized the first Song Theatre. He performed the role of Asker in the operetta “Arshin Mai Alan”.

c) ... was the prominent composer of the XX century. He brought mugham into opera and created the genre of mugham opera in “Leyli and Majnun”... played a great role in making the art of mugham famous in the world.

d) ... is a great mugham singer. He sings our mugams in different countries and brings a lot of success to our culture. He was awarded the UNESCO music prize in 1999 for his mugams. His music is characterized by his vocal improvisation.

e) ... was an American musician: singer, songwriter, music producer and actor. ... was the most successful entertainer of all times by Guiness World Records. His great music and dances, as well as dance techniques are popular all over the world. His music and fashion have made him a global popular figure for over four decades.

f) ... a very popular Azerbaijani singer. He had a wonderful voice, and people loved his songs very much. His best song “My Mother-Azerbaijan” is popular all over the world. He became the art director of the Azerbaijan State Bandstand Symphonic Orchestra in 1975.

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IW. Find the words in bold in task 2 and use them in your own sentences.