IV. Прочитайте текст. Ответьте на вопросы после текста. Переведите текст на русский язык

Chesney Henry «Chet» Baker Jr. (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988) was an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, and vocalist. Baker earned much attention and critical praise through the 1950s, particularly for albums featuring his vocals (Chet Baker Sings, It Could Happen to You). In 1952, Baker joined the Gerry Mulligan Quartet, which was an instant phenomenon. The Quartet’s version of «My Funny Valentine», featuring a Baker solo, was a hit, and became a tune with which Baker was intimately associated. With the Quartet, Baker was a regular performer at Los Angeles jazz clubs. Baker formed his own quartet with pianist and composer Russ Freeman in 1953, along with bassists Bob Whitlock, Carson Smith, Joe Mondragon, and Jimmy Bond and drummers Shelly Manne, Larry Bunker, and Bob Neel. The Chet Baker Quartet found success with their live sets, and they released a number of popular albums between 1953 and 1956. In 1956, Pacific Jazz released Chet Baker Sings, a record that increased his profile. In 1956 Chet Baker completed an eight-month tour of Europe. He became an icon of the West Coast «cool school» of jazz, helped by his good looks and singing talent.

 

1. What were the first Baker’s records which attracted critics’ attention?

2. What instruments did Chet Baker play?

3. What song closely associated with the musician’s name?

4. How many performers organized a new Chet Baker’s band?

5. What style did the musician represent?

 

 

Контрольная работа

Вариант 5

I. Поставьте следующие предложения в отрицательную и вопросительную формы.

1. We were tired yesterday.

2. She plays the piano etudes at classes.

3. I’m doing my homework at this moment.

4. I work on my pronunciation every day.

5. She caught the last train to London.

II. Поставьте вопросы к подчёркнутым словам.

1. I want to learn new English words.

2. She has an old violin.

3. I bought this casetwo days ago.

4. They a re having lunch at the moment.

5. Mary had a little lamb.

III. Переведите на английский язык, используя активную лексику.

1. Дважды в неделю мы собираемся в этом зале.

2. Во сколько начнётся представление?

3. Кто из вас видел этот новый инструмент?

4. Что вы думаете об этом концерте?

5. Кто сочинил «Лунную сонату»?

6. Они прибудут сюда через несколько минут.

7. Сьюзи купила новую бас гитару.

8. Вчера целый день мы репетировали этот концерт.

9. Не мешайте! Я настраиваю свою скрипку.

10. Театр находится недалеко от центра города.