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5 B YOUR PERSONALITY, YOUR POWER

3 Ted prepared a poster about his inspiring character, Norah Jones. Read about her and
write true (T) or false (F).
1. Norah Jones is a popular jazz singer.
2. Norah’s father plays the sitar very well. IdIom of the week
3. Ravi Shankar has nine Grammy Awards.
4. Young people love her music.
5. She has got short wavy hair with brown eyes.
6. Her friends don’t like spending time with her. keep up with the Joneses
7. She is leading a simple life.
8. She always keeps up with the Joneses because she is jealous.
9. She loves helping people.
10. At present she’s working on her new flm.

4 Read about Norah Jones and fll in the chart.

Appearance Clothes Personality Free time activities

NORAH JONES
Norah Jones is one of the brightest jazz singers and musicians of our time. She is
also a great actress. Her father, Ravi Shankar, is a famous Indian sitar player. Norah is
very successful in her career like her father. She has nine Grammy Awards. She was
only 23 when she got her frst award in 2002. Norah inspires the young by writing
her own lyrics. Some of her greatest hits are Come Away With Me and Don’t Know
Why.

She is short and slim. Her wavy long hair and big brown eyes attract most of the
people. She has a natural beauty. She says less is more and never puts on much
makeup.

Norah always wears the most elegant costumes during her concerts. But in her daily
life she prefers wearing casual clothes. She is very polite and easy-going; her friends
enjoy her company a lot. She is also a sensible and modest person who does not lead
a glamorous life. She never keeps up with the Joneses.
When she has time, she enjoys reading about the history of music and watching flms.
She has a huge DVD collection and a lot of books in her living room. She says her
living room is the only place where she can relax and feel free.

Norah is an active supporter of a number of charities like Stand Up To Cancer,
and United For Peace And Justice.
At the moment, she is working hard on her new album and she is touring Europe
to give concerts. Norah Jones is not only talented but also a good looking singer. We
are sure to see her a lot in the future.

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