11. Read, translate and retell the following text. Modern Talking

M odern Talking originated in 1984 as Modernes Gesprach. Its creators, Dieter Bohlen, decided to choose a young German singer, Bern Weidung, to be his partner. Bernd Changed his name to Thomas Anders, and Modernes Gesprach became Modern Talking. They recorded “You’re My Heart, You My Soul” making an enormous impact on the music industry, and becoming a No. 1 group in Europe.

In 1985 they released their second album and again won the hearts of thousands of fans in Europe and Asia with “Cheri Cheri Lady”. Meanwhile, Thomas married Nora Isabella Balling.

After the release of “Brother Louie” in 1986, Modern Talking scored gold in Canada and England, and was on their way to win American music market. However, the huge success of Dieter and Thomas began to fall apart because of quarrels between them caused by Nora.

In 1987 they released two new albums, and they broke up. Their unbelievable success made them the most successful German band ever. After the break up Thomas changed his image and started a solo career in the US. Dieter continued to write dance music and created Blue System.

In March of 1998, the miracle, which all Modern Talking fans had been waiting for, happened. Dieter Bohlen and Thomas Anders reunited and released their seventh album called “Back for God”. The success was enormous again. With it, Modern Talking got a new generation of fans.

In 1999 they released another album “Alone”, and received Cannes Music award for the Best Selling German Artist.

Dieter Bohlen	Thomas Anders
Date of Birth: February 7, 1954	Real Name: Bernd Weidung Date of Birth: March 1, 1963
Place of Birth: Oldenburg, Germany	Place of Birth: Munstermaifeld, Germany
Height: 183 cm, Hair: Blond, Eyes: blue	Height: 172 cm, Hair: Brown, Eyes: brown
Relationships: ex-wife Erica (two sons, Mark and Marvin, and a daughter Merielin), ex-wife Verona, current girlfriend Nadel	Relationships: ex-wife Nora, current girlfriend Claudia
Motto: “You can win if you want”	Motto: “Not the one who falls is a loser, but the one who doesn’t stand up again”
FavouriteBook: “The Little Prince”	FavouriteBook: “The Colour Purple”
Favourite Pet: Horses	Favourite Pet: a female Maltese – Quichiquichi
Favoure Music: Modern Talking	Favoure Music: Elton John, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand

12. Choose the best variant to complete the sentences.

1. Bernd changed his name to ________________________.

a). Dieter Bohlen c). Thomas Anders

b). Nora Isabella Baling d). Quichiquichi

2. In _______ they released their second album.

a). 1981 c). 1987

b). 1985 d). 1999

3. Dieter continued to write _______ music and created Blue System.

a). classical c). burial

b). rock d). dance