Chapter 20 Michael and MTV

Chapter 20

Michael and MTV

In the early 1980s, the music channel MTV appeared. At first, the channel played mostly rock music by white artists, but Michael Jackson’s huge success changed all of this. In 1983, the channel agreed to play Billie Jean several times each day and it was hugely popular. The same was true for the Thriller videos, and many other Michael Jackson hits.

After Michael Jackson’s solo success in the 1980s, it was less unusual for black singers to be on MTV, to be on the front cover of magazines, and to be in the main pop charts.

Chapter 19 The Motown Years

Chapter 19

The Motown Years

In 1960, Gordy wanted to bring black music to white America. He carefully controlled the image of his artist – including their clothes and dance style. Motown had many hugely successful black artists in the 1960s and 70s including Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and, of course, The Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson. Things had changed a lot, but many people still spoke about a ‘ colour barrier ‘ for  African – American artists.

Chapter 18 A sad Goodbye to The King Of Pop

Chapter 18

A sad Goodbye to The King Of  Pop

On July 7^th , 2009, the Jacksons family at a large theatre in LA to say goodbye to Michael. There were almost 18,000 free tickets foe Michael’s fans, but many more wanted to come. The celebration lasted over two hours and was shown on TV all over the world. Many famous people spoke about Michael with love and sadness at his early death.

Others will remember the strange stories in the press and the unusual way that he lived his life. One thing is certain – for forty years, Michael Jackson gave the world music and performances that people will remember for a long time. The ‘ King Of Pop ‘ may be dead but his music lives on.

Chapter 17 This is it !

Chapter 17

This is it !

Fans who weren’t even born at the time of Thriller wanted to see him. And, of course, older fans wanted to watch him perform and see the moonwalk one more time. In the months before his death, Michael was very busy. Dancers were chosen for the shows and he was practicing hard with them. But Michael had not performed for a long time. However, Doctors said that his health was fine, but to the outside world, he often seemed too thin and weak.

On the last day of his life, he was at his house in LA. He had slept very badly, and he asked his private doctor, to give him a very strong painkiller called ‘ propofol ‘ At midnight, Michael fell the floor. Was it a heart attack? Dr Murray tried to help him while a guard called 911 for help. Michael was taken to hospital but doctors there were unable to save him. He died at 2.26 pm.

Chapter 16 Jacko’s Wacko Neverland Sale!

Chapter  16

Jacko’s  Wacko Neverland Sale!

In the spring of 2006, Neverland closed. Plans were made to sell the unusual collection of Michael’s things. Fans became very excited when they heard about the sale. But the sale never happened. When he visited a hotel, he paid for the best and usually took around twenty people with him. Then Michael’s big brother Jermaine had a friend in Bahrain, Sheikh Abdullah. Michael flew to Bahrain in 2005 with his children, and the two men started making plans.

However, He left Bahrain, he started working on the Thriller 25 album in Ireland. To celebrate this and make the album more modern , Michael worked with Kanye West and Will. i. am from the band The Black Eyed Peas. Thriller 25 came out in 2008. Neverland was sold now, but Michael still needed money. And so, four months later he made an important choice. Finally, the King of Pop would perform again. He would play last ever concert in London. And he got on a plane to give the news to the world’s press.

Chapter 15 Hard Time

Chapter 15

Hard  Time

For once, Michael did not have total control, he couldn’t change or cut it. But Michael was confident that he could show the world the true Michael Jackson. But not everyone saw things in the same way as Michael. He even put out on his own TV interview , trying to explain the Bashir film. But the wasn’t so easy. After the shown of film, the LA police received  phone call from a doctor. She had seen the film and thought that there something wrong with Michael and Gavin’s friendship.

In November, 2003, the police went to Neverland and searched the house once again. This time they arrested Michael Jackson. The nightmare was getting worse and worse. In 2005, He didn’t have to come to court often, but when he did he looked weak and ill. It seemed that he was taking more and more painkillers to help him through this difficult time. In the end, the store gave the family money because they didn’t want to go to court. For Michael, life would never be the same again. His manager said, ‘The  Bashir programme broke him. It killed him. He took a long time to die, but it started that night’. 

Chapter 14 Jacko Hangs Baby son from Hotel Window!

Chapter 14

Jacko Hangs Baby son from Hotel Window!

Blanket became a big story in newspapers around the world when Michael was staying in a hotel in Berlin . Michael came to the window and held the baby out high over of fans outside. People around the world were angry and surprised, they said that this was a dangerous and stupid thing to do.

At the time, marry people attacked the singer, saying that he was not a good parent. But as one of the most famous people in the world. When they went outside, their faces were often covered because Michael didn’t want people to see them. He had never  had a change to be a child and he didn’t want this to be true for his own children.

Chapter 13 I’m having Michael Jackson ‘ s Baby!

Chapter 13

I’m having Michael Jackson ‘ s Baby!

Michael agreed that this was a good idea, and so on November 15^th , 1996, he married Debbie. A baby boy arrived in February , 1997. He was given the name Prince Michael took the baby back to Neverland, She didn’t see much of the baby, but in April, 1998, she had a second child with Michael. By 1999, she and Michael were no longer married , and she played no real part in the children’s lives after that.

Now a father of two, Michael  worked on his next album, Invincible. Nobody knew it at the time, but this would be his final studio album. It sold more than eight million copies around the world, but times had changed : Michael no longer seemed to be at the centre of the music world.

Chapter 12 “ SCREAM VIDEO “

Chapter 12

“ SCREAM VIDEO “

Michael and Lisa Marie showed this love to 250 million viewers of the MTV Music Awards in September, 1994. Before they went on stage , Michael said to his new wife, ‘ I’m going to kiss you when we’re up there. But she had learned one thing : if Michael wanted to do something , he did it. Married life for the couple reached an end quickly. However, I believed he loved me as much as he could. And I loved him very much.

It was a double album that contained his greatest hits and a new song called ‘ SCREAM ‘ . Michael sang this song with his sister, Janet. Janet Jackson was now a big star too and had several hit albums. ‘ SCREAM ‘ was Michael ‘ s message to all the reporters who wrote untrue stories about him in their papers.

Complaint Letter

Sara  Devid

91/18  Peinnon Lamlukka

Prathumthani,

Thailand  12130

9 July 2013

Dear  Sara,

                I am afraid that the enclosed  Hara product doesn't work. It is the third one I've had to return this month (see attached correspondence).I bought it from ABC stores at Newtown, Big Country on  July 1 ,2013.

I was careful to follow the instructions for use, honestly. Other than the three I've had to return recently, I've always found your products to be excellent. I'd be grateful if you could send a replacement and refund my postage  state amount.

I really appreciate your help.  I hope to have improved much better than this.

                                                                                                                                     Your  Sincerely

Rawiwan  Kaewkamthong

( Miss Rawiwan  Kaewkamthong )

Application Letter

Mr. William Chan

Personnel Manager

Wong and Lim Consulting Co. Ltd,

PO Box 583

Kwai Chung

Kowloon

12 January 2013

Dear Mr. Chan,

          I am writing to apply for the post of Management Trainee, which was advertised on the Student Affairs Office notice board of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 12 February 2012. I want to be to work it.

          My name is Rawiwan Kaewkamthong. I’m 20 years old. I am studying a B.A. in Management at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, graduating in 2013. Subjects which I am studying that are relevant to the post of Management Trainee include Operations Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Marketing and Strategic Management. Working for Wong And Lim Consulting appeals to me because it has a good reputation and it provides excellent training. Your organization produces a high-quality service, and I can contribute to this with my leadership skills and my ability to work under pressure.

          I  hope that you will give me to work at Wong and Lim Consulting Co. Ltd, Company. I am available for interview at any time. I can be contacted most easily on the mobile phone number given above. I look forward to meeting you.

Your sincerely

Rawiwan  Kaewkamthong

      (  Miss Rawiwan Kaewkamthong )

          

Unit 8 Analogy

Cat  OR  Dog

Know that it is a dog with a cat is like a tongue with teeth. I have met at the squabbling like children to me and I have never met each other once before I go out of my resentment. How to create a harmony between the two breeds shed very loyal dog ever. A cute little cat has the same roof peacefully coexist. There are two ways to do it depending on the nature of the training and pet owners.

Starting from the most simple way. Each person is different. But the most difficult as well. If possible, we would like you to do is take the battle on both stare at each other across time. Because they will not tell you what the exact risk scolded. You should not trust if I see two disorders. The instinct of the dog because I thought it was because I was their enemy.

If your cat already. I wanted to find a dog as a pet, they should both know each other beforehand. By bringing the two face each other so that the dog does not know that the house was not the only one, but it must be combined with the first cat I met repulsion may still exist. Therefore, you should seek refuge with them for an emergency. But if they're familiar with each other and nothing to worry about, but if your dog is already there. I sleep fine cat warm, it should recognize your dog for good behavior before. If your dog is very docile, obedient dog you everything. I was made to sit, stand or hand-to-order model was able to have another cat. If your dog is a dog through the right ear type headphones. We recommend that you do not listen to what I do with my cats.

For people who want a dog and cat together, then yes it is carefree. I do not have to worry that I will sit with your dog or not. If you forget it, I will fight you. If you know of two known to be required by the algorithm, we have to. Believe that they will have to become close friends with each other for sure.

Unit 10 Opinion

Cats make very good house pets

In my opinion,  cats are not good at communication. I have a habit of living alone. The need to communicate is small. And each cat has a unique character quite high. Is pet friendly and easy to tame. Has a habit of soft the owner makes most people feel.

Many people have previously said that having a cat makes a house a home. If you are alone they are a comfort to have around and they never moan about what you are watching on TV so long as they can nestle down in your lap to watch. They occupy certain places in the house where they like to sleep and they can turn what was a cold room into a welcoming place just by their very presence in it. They are unobtrusive, unlike dogs, but as soon as you own a cat the house won’t feel the same if they’re not there lying on your lap, on the radiator and sometimes in the wardrobe!

One of the most important things about owning a cat is they are fun to be with. Each cat will have its own little personality, likes and dislikes, and quirky behaviour. They will never bore you and will often do things to make you laugh like trying to eat your dinner or chasing spiders and flies. However,  There are a range of toys that you and your cat can play with together – other than toggles on your clothes. They will jump over and sit on the most extraordinary and uncomfortable things just to be with you. They will find interesting and unlikely places to sleep and will all look adorable when they’re curled up asleep.

So if you're thinking about getting a pet, why not have a cat? She'll take good care of you, earning her keep and your affection!  For many people, a cat is their best friend. Despite what dog lovers may believe, cats make excellent house pets as they are good companions, they are civilized members of the household, and they are easy to care for.

Unit 9 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a doctor

     Doctor is one of the oldest professions that had always been honored by others. These people cure us from various diseases, give us useful recommendations in order to make us healthier and also they spend every day thinking of our health. Moreover, they deal with constant stresses because in their profession they have to cure diseases that lead to death. There are many people who want to connect their life with this profession today. However, everyone should consider many important facts before making this important decision.

     In the advantages  of Being a Doctor , can  explain about them it is a very interesting profession that requires constant communication with people,   If you are eager to save somebody's lives and to make other people happier, this work is definitely for you,   Labor market is never full and specialists in any field of medicine are always required  and the Salaries are usually very high in any country around the world (especially for dentists and surgeons) there is always a chance for career growth.

     And  in  the  disadvantages of being a doctor  had  different  such as between  about it is very risky profession, As doctors deal with peoples' lives every day, a great responsibility lie on their shoulders, Ask yourself if you are ready to deal with situations when mistakes are not acceptable, Perfect knowledge of human body is required,  Irregular working hours. Sometimes doctors are required to work at night and on weekends, Although it depends on a particular field of medicine, many doctors have to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the constant emotional stresses. Each doctor deals with stressful situation. Many of them see how people die and fail to help them.

     If you have decided to become a doctor, ask yourself if you are ready for responsibilities that will lie on your shoulders. Although there are many advantages of this honored occupation, there are many disadvantages that you should consider before choosing this career.

Good luck for traveling in life.

 Good  luck for traveling in life.

                James has plans to Paris in USA. The  communicate the work with  clients.  At 7 o'clock Monday morning he got up to go to work at the company. Homes is located in the U.S. state of California from his home . The day he flew to Paris to talk with customers at 9 o'clock and 15 minutes to the airport.  He has already suitcase to travel this morning.

          He arrived  the company at 8 am. , it is clear that there are and have breakfast before going to the airport. The need to look at his work and the coffee spilled on the paper. He felt very nervous. He does not go to say that it is time to leave the airport because this might be due to a slower machine.

          At half past eight he had left the company to go to the airport. But traffic jams are enormous and the breakdown cars. He called it the time  it deserves. He is at a distance of 20 kilometers from the airport, which may take some time to go through it. Car jamming a lot on the road. And understanding that it is going to catch up.

         

At  the 10 o’clock 45 minutes. , James has just arrived at the airport. His up to work late due to traffic congestion and slow travel.  He is  to lose his job to make the customer defaults. Unfortunately, he is very much behind the times on this trip. Because they go to the client to discuss  of the our company. Is a very important task, he returned to work for  the  company.

          James has arrived  to company at the time he was about half past eleven, he watched  TV. of  planes fight to Paris lands in sea. This events  makes  the  feelings  good of  don’t  this fight to Paris because is the good luck for him in life.  He is shocked  with the incident he was greatly alarmed by the news.  Therefore, these events makes the life for the best but the  meantime he is lucky he has survived this incident.

               

               

               

               

Chapter 11 Wives and Children

Chapter 11

Wives and Children

Lisa Marie Presley was the daughter of one of the most famous singers ever, Elvis Presley. She had first met Michael when she was six years old, and he was sixteen. They met again now in 1993 and they soon became close. Although he was now 35 years old , Michael hadn’t had many girlfriends, and some people were surprised that he and Lisa Marie were together.

So, in May , 1994, Michael and Lisa Marie were married in secret in the Dominican Republic. She thought Michael was only marrying her daughter because of her famous father, Elvis. Lisa Marie’ s mother, Priscilla she said. She and her children often came to stay with Michael for a few days , but they always went back home. It seemed strange , but people around the couple said that it was love.

Chapter 10 “ 911 “ Police Quickly

Chapter 10

“ 911 “ Police Quickly

One hot spring afternoon in 1992 , Michael was driving through Beverly Hills. He stood by the side of the road and called 911* but they told him to call a garage, not the police. What was he going to do? Just then a man drove past and saw the famous singer. He stopped and offered to help him.

 Michael met twelve – year – old Jordie Chandler and his mother , and took Jordie ’s telephone number. He promised that he would call him, and he did.  They quickly became friends, and a few weeks later, Jordie, his mother and sister came and stayed at Neverland for a while. It was certainly unusual for an adult pop star to want to be friends with children, but most people believed that there were no darker reasons.

Chapter 9 Neverland

Chapter 9

Neverland

In July 1988, Michael decided to buy his own house. He bought a large Californian house, with a lot of land, and it cost around seventeen million dollars. Michael called his new home ‘ Neverland ‘ . Neverland is a place in the famous children’s book, Peter Pan . For years, Michael had loved this story , and he started to make Neverland into a children’s dream home.

Michael often invited groups of sick children to come to Neverland and enjoy all the rides and games. ‘ When I am with them, the music comes to me easily ‘ , he said. ‘ When I am tired or bored , children make me feel better’.

Chapter 8 He‘s black , He’s bad is this guy strange, or what?

Chapter 8

He‘s black , He’s bad is this guy strange, or what?

As the singer started  his Bad tour of Japan in 1987, a US magazine wrote about him, saying that the singer had become really strange. It said that many people no longer understood Michael  and  so his music did not reach them in the same way.

Michael was so upset that he wrote a letter to the magazine. ‘I cry very often because it hurts, and I worry about the children, ‘ he wrote. It was a bad idea: the magazine printed the letter and Michael seemed even stranger.

Chapter 7 Wacko Jacko Black or White?

Chapter 7

Wacko Jacko

Black or White?

During the mid 1980s, Lots of newspaper showed older photos of Michael as a teenager how his face had changed. Some doctors think that he had surgery ten times or more on his face. Both of his parents were African-American, but clearly his skin was becoming much lighter. But many people thought that he was paying doctors to change his skin.

In July 1987, Michael’s third album Bad came out. Music fans all around the world were excited, and the album sold well. Rolling Stone music magazine said it was ‘ richer and better’ than Thriller. The  video for the title song was made by famous movie director Martin Scorsese. Although it cost almost two million dollars to make, many people laughed at it and joked about Michael Jackson trying to look mean.