A. the Rolling Stones B. the Beatles C. Beyond D. the Monkees

E. Backstreet boys F. The Beatles

But today I will introduce another famous band---the Monkees.

The Monkees --- the most popular band in the USA from 1966 to 1968

Step 2 Fast reading

Task 2

Work out the main idea of Para 2---4 while you are doing your first reading Strategies:

1. Read fast.

2. Find the topic sentences first and then try to express in your own way.

3. Learn from the example.

Paragraph Main idea 1 Many people want to be famous as singers or musicians. 2 3 4 Skimming

Q 1: Who made up "The Monkees" ?

A singer and three actors made up the Monkees.

Q 2: When did "The Monkees" break up and when did it reunite?

"The Monkees" broke up in about 1970 and it reunited in the Mid-1980.

Step 3 Careful reading

Task 2

In what way is the Monkees similar to or different from other bands?

(1) How do most people form a band?

(Please refer to the second paragraph.)

start as a group of high-school students

play to passers-by in the street or subway

give performances in pubs or clubs

make records in a studio