LILA DOWNS READING COMPREHENSION

Where was Lila Downs born?

• A) In Minnesota

• B) In Oaxaca, Mexico

• C) In the US

At what age did Lila start singing mariachi songs?

• A) 14

• B) 10

• C) 8

What did Lila do while she was working in her mother’s store?

• A) She met her future husband.

• B) She started a music group.

• C) She studied at the university

What is the name of the music group Lila started?

• A) La Trova Serrana

• B) Black Magic Woman

• C) Mixtec Music

What did scientists name after Lila in 2014?

• A) A song

• B) A movie

• C) An insect

In how many languages does Lila sing?

• A) ONE

• B) TWO

• C) THREE

Why does the author look up to Lila Downs?

• A) Because she is a famous actress.

• B) Because she helps improve people’s lives through music.

• C) Because she travels the world.