Pre-viewing

Please familiarize yourself with the following entries before watching the video clip.

	Bruce Springsteen –	a famous American singer-songwriter
	fanfare –	a loud public gathering with music, food and games, but in this context it means a “spectacular public display”
	critical acclaim –	to be looked upon very favorably by the critics of any given industry
	showman –	a man who has a flair for dramatic or exaggerated behavior
	philanthropist –	a person who makes donations to charity intended to increase human well-being
	anomaly –	strange phenomenon or abnormality
	Giants Stadium –	the home stadium for the American football team, the New York Giants, located in New Jersey
	New Jersey Meadowlands –	an area named for its ecosystem of wetlands in northeast New Jersey, USA
	headliners –	the main performers of a show, those who attract publicity
	handful –	a small amount of something - the amount you can hold in a hand
	surveying his domain –	checking up/looking at his realm, his space, his home
	New Jersey Route 3 –	a state highway in the northern part of New Jersey in the United States
	chugging –	drinking very quickly
	a playboy- bunny –	a waitress at the Playboy Club. Playboy Clubs were cocktail bars with attractive waitresses dressed in bunny suits opened in the 1960s and operated until 1991.
	hair bands –	groups of musicians that play “glam metal,” also known as “hair metal.” Members usually wear their hair long, and wear flashy clothing.

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Pre-viewing

Before watching the video clip, please familiarize yourself with the following words:

	street cred –	short for “Street Credentials” -a slang term often used by gangsters referring to the amount that a person is “feared” or “respected.” A person can lose their street cred, if they do things that make them seem weak or dishonorable.
	longevity –	long life; a duration of life
	prize fighter –	boxer
	oblivious –	clueless
	euphoria –	good feeling, or elation
	indulge –	enjoying in excess
	Chateau –	large house/manor for nobility

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Refer to Clip 1

Clip 1 serves as a quick introduction to Jon Bon Jovi, the leader of the band who wrote and performed It’s My Life. Watch the segment and answer the following questions.

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Refer to Clip 2

Watch Clip 2 and answer the following questions.

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Watch the video and identify the meanings of the words in bold in the context of this interview.

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You can improve your memory of a word by associating it with its synonyms. A synonym is a word that has the same, or nearly the same meaning as another word.

In the exercise below, three synonyms are provided for each bolded word in the following sentences taken from the talk. Watch the video again and observe how these words are used in a larger context. Select the synonym that best fits that context. Consult a dictionary when necessary.

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