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The Arts and Entertainment:
Sample reading task answers
Music
Chi sono i cantanti più amati dai giovani?
Question 1
Discuss what Eros Ramazzotti and Jovanotti have in common. 4 marks
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They are both really good artists, and are famous in Italy and in Italian communities around the world. They are myths /legends of Italian music, and famous international artists like Tina Turner and Pavarotti want to sing with them.
Question 2
Account for Jovanotti’s appeal to a younger audience. 3 marks
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He appeals to a younger audience because he sings rap music. He introduced rap to Italian music. He is popular with younger audiences as he deals with social issues that young people identify with, and his music is presented in a fun and original way.
Question 3
Explain Eros Ramozzoti’s popularity. 4 marks
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Ramozzotti is popular because of his sincere love of music and he comes across as a youthful personality who has fun singing. He conquers all with his simplicity and smile. Fame hasn't changed him and he is comfortable singing overseas where he is admired by fans.
Un Raffaello con la Coca-Cola in mano?
Question 1
Outline the proposed development for the city of Urbino. 2 marks
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It is proposed to build a modern structure next to an old building by putting a steel and glass restoration onto the stables built in the 1400's.
Question 2
Explain the viewpoint of those opposed to this development. 3 marks
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The two critics most violently opposed to this are Prince Charles of England and the art critic Vittorio Sgarbo who have compared this proposal to something like restoring a Raffaello painting of a Madonna by putting a Coca Cola bottle at her feet.
Question 3
What is the author's opinion on this matter. 1 mark
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It would be a pity to make such changes to a unique building such as the Duke's palace of Urbino.
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