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There's yet another theory why February 14th was chosen as the holiday of love. People believed
that this was the time when birds started to mate.Since doves and pigeons mate for life, they came to symbolise fidelity. Based on the idea of the birds finding their mates, young ...
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Keywords: advanced, blind-date, jokes, love, matching, pairwork, poem, reading, speaking, valentines, vocabulary, wordsearch
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According to one legend, Valentine was a Roman priest who lived in the 3rd century in Rome. The emperor at that time, Claudius II, decided that unmarried young men made better soldiers. That's why he banned marriages! However, Valentine secretly continued to perform marriages for young couples. ...
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Keywords: agony-aunt, intermediate, love, matching, reading, valentines, vocabulary
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February 14th, Valentine's Day, is one of the happiest holidays. It is the time for people to exchange love messages. If there is someone you love or like, send them (1)to show your feelings. Remember that a traditionalvalentine doesn't have the name of the sender! Why not send ...
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Keywords: elementary, love, matching, poem, reading, valentines, vocabulary
The worksheet is based on a song titled "Careless Whispers" by George Michael:
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Time can never mend the careless whispers of a good friend
To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind
there's no comfort in the truth
pain is all you'll find
Should've known better
I feel so unsure
as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor
as the music dies, something in your eyes
calls to mind the silver screen
and all its sad good-byes [...]
Tasks
Cross out the wrong word.
Fill in the blanks.
Write the missing word in every line.
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Keywords: adults, listening, love, minimal-pairs, song, vocabulary
The worksheet is based on a song titled "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" by The Script:
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Going back to the corner where I first saw you
Gonna camp in my sleeping bag I’m not gonna move,
Got some words on cardboard got your picture in my hand,
Saying if you see this girl can you tell her where I am,
Some try to hand me money they don’t understand,
I’m not….broke I’m just a broken hearted man,
I know it makes no sense, but what else can I do,
How can I move on when I’m still in love with you… [...]
Tasks
Listen to the song and tick the words that you hear.
Listen to the first part of the song and fill in the gaps with the missing words from the box below:
Now, listen to the chorus of the song and match the halves.
Listen to the second part of the song. Correct the mistakes.
Find information from Wikipedia about this band. Answer the questions below.
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Keywords: adults, advanced, comprehension, internet, listening, love, matching, research, song, vocabulary
