The Life of Adele
Adele is a famous singer from England. She was born on May 5,
1988, in London. Adele's full name is Adele Laurie Blue Adkins. She
has a beautiful voice and sings pop music. She is known for her sad
songs about love and heartbreak.
Adele grew up in a small house with her mother. She loved music
from a young age and started singing when she was just four years
old. She attended the BRIT School where she learned more about
music.
Adele's first album, 19, came out in 2008. Her second album, 21,
made her very famous and won many awards. Some of her popular
songs are "Rolling in the Deep," "Someone Like You," and "Hello."
Adele has won many awards, including Grammy Awards and an
Oscar for her song "Skyfall," which was in the James Bond movie.
She loves to sing for her fans and often writes her songs about her life experiences.
Exercises
Exercise 1: True or False
Read the statements below and write T for true or F for false.
1. Adele's full name is Adele Laurie Blue Adkins. ____
2. Adele was born in Paris. ____
3. She started singing when she was four years old. ____
4. Adele has never won any awards. ____
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Choose the correct word from the box to complete the sentences.
England, songs, Oscar, voice
1. Adele is from ________.
2. Adele has a beautiful ________.
3. Adele has won an ________ for her song "Skyfall."
4. Adele writes many ________ about her life.
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. When was Adele born?
• a) May 5, 1990
• b) May 5, 1988
• c) May 5, 1985
2. What type of music does Adele sing?
• a) Rock
• b) Pop
• c) Jazz
3. What is the name of Adele's first album?
• a) 21
• b) 19
• c) 25
4. What is one of Adele's popular songs?
• a) "Shape of You"
• b) "Rolling in the Deep"
• c) "Bad Romance"
Speaking Activity: Talking About Adele
Objective: Practice speaking using yes/no questions and WH questions.
Instructions: Pair up with a partner. Take turns asking and answering the questions below. Use
complete sentences in your answers.
Questions
1. Is Adele from England?
Answer: Yes, she is.
2. Where was Adele born?
Answer: Adele was born in London.
3. Did Adele win an Oscar?
Answer: Yes, she did.
4. When did Adele release her first album?
Answer: She released her first album in 2008.
5. Is Adele's first album called 21?
Answer: No, it isn't. (Her first album is called 19.)
6. What is Adele's full name?
Answer: Adele's full name is Adele Laurie Blue Adkins.
7. Does Adele sing rock music?
Answer: No, she doesn't. (She sings pop music.)