Bruce Springsteen's son has been sworn in as a firefighter in New Jersey, an achievement proudly witnessed by his famous parents.

The Boss and Patti Scialfa proudly attended the swearing-in ceremony for their son, Sam, one of New Jersey's newest firefighters.

Sam Springsteen, 25, joined the Jersey City Fire Department on Tuesday, along with 15 others. The new recruit's parents sat in the front row at the City Hall ceremony. Legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen - known for hits like Born In The USA, Dancing In The Dark and I'm On Fire - told reporters at the event that he and his wife, Patti Scialfa, were "just excited for him today".

Jersey City officials said it was the fire department's tenth class since the US city's mayor, Steven Fulop, took office seven years ago, taking its membership to the record number of 666. He tweeted that The Boss and Scialfa also attended, adding, "They're such nice people. We got to spend some time in my office talking about music but more than that they're proud parents of a new JC Firefighter. Congrats to all the new FF joining the best FD anywhere."

Scialfa first publicly announced her son was training to become a firefighter last August, in a congratulations message posted on Instagram. In the post, she noted her son's "brave heart", told him to "stay safe" and wrote that he had followed his dreams.

Bruce Springsteen has sold more than 135 million records worldwide and more than 64 million records in the United States, making him one of the world's best-selling artists. He has won 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, a Tony Award and was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1999.

Scialfa is well known as a backing vocalist for Springsteen's E Street Band, and has also released her own albums. The couple married in 1988.

Question 1. Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.

a. Bruce and Patti are not really happy with their son's decision to become a firefighter.

b. The number of members in Jersey City Fire Department is usually around 700.

c. Steven Fulop is proud of the fire department in jersey.

d. Patti Scialfa only performs accompanying Bruce's band.

Question 3. Find words and phrases in the text that correspond to the words and definitions given.

a. to be present at (par 1)

b. to remark (par. 4)

c. prize (par.5)

d. to bring in (par.5)

e. renowned (par.6)

Question 5. Write a short essay (about 120-150 words) about the following topic.

How important is music in your life?

KEY

Question 1

a. False. " The Boss and Patti Scialfa proudly attended the swearing-in ceremony for their son, Sam, one of New Jersey's newest firefighters...." he and his wife, Patti Scialfa, were "just excited for him today"

b. False. " it was the fire department's tenth class since the US city's mayor, Steven Fulop, took office seven years ago, taking its membership to the record number of 666"

c. True. " Congrats to all the new FF joining the best FD anywhere"

d. False. " Scialfa is well known as a backing vocalist for Springsteen's E Street Band, and has also released her own albums."

Question 3

a. attended / to attend

b. noted / to note

c. award

d. inducted / to induct

e. well known