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a listening comprehension activity

HAVE YOU EVER
Lesson preparation

Choose the correct answer.

LITERATURE TEST 8TH

LISTENING

1. Have you ever asked yourself why we watch movies? Listen to these ideas and choose TRUE or FALSE for the statements below.

Let's go in the garden
You'll find something waiting
Right there where you left it lying upside down
When you finally find it, you'll see how it's faded
The underside is lighter when you turn it around

Everything stays right where you left it
Everything stays
But it still changes
Ever so slightly, daily and nightly
In little ways, when everything stays

Go down to the ocean
The crystal tide is raising
Waters' gotten higher as the shore washes out
Keep your eyes wide open, even when the sun is blazin'
The moon controls the tide, it can cause you to drown

Everything stays, right where you've left it
Everything stays, but it still changes
Ever so slightly, daily and nightly
In little ways
When everything stays

Idioms: 

• give the boot
• a lame duck
• feeling the pinch
• in the red
• hit rock bottom
• in the black
• playing with fire
• step into his shoes
• a firm hand
• pay dividends
• After months of poor performance, the company decided to __________ the CEO and look for a replacement.
• Ever since the elections, the outgoing president has been seen as __________, with very little influence.
• Due to the economic downturn, many families are __________ and struggling to make ends meet.
• The business was struggling for years, constantly __________, unable to turn a profit.
• When he lost his job and his savings, he truly __________ and didn’t know where to turn.
• After years of hard work, the company finally got __________ and started making a profit.
• Be careful with your investments; you’re __________ by putting all your money in high-risk stocks.
• When the manager resigned, it was difficult for anyone to __________ and maintain the same level of leadership.
• The new leader ruled the team with __________, ensuring discipline and focus at all times.
• Consistently investing in employee training will surely __________ in the long run, improving performance and morale.

# Never Forget 9/11

On the morning of Septemeber 11th, 2001, a Boeing 767 hit the World Trade Center around 8:40 AM. Another plane ended up colliding with the south tower a short time later, and both of the towers ultimately collapsed. A Boeing 757 also hit the Pentagon; this was all part of a terrorist attack carried out be Al Qaeda in attempt to neutralize the threat of the USA assisting many governments that Al Qaeda was trying to attack.

Over 2,900 people, including 400+ first responders died in 9/11. These first responders, which included firefighters, police officers, and EMS, all sacrificed their lives to save others. Additionally, 300K-500K people were rescued by ferry boats and the coast guard, which is the largest waterborne rescuse mission ever.

Let this day be one to remember 9/11 and how significant of an impact it had on not just the US, but also on the world. Furthermore, any 9/11 related jokes or serious discussions about it will be met with serious punishments.

|| @sub announcements ||

I'm a typical student, I suppose. I study hard during the week and go out with my friends at the weekend. I don't have much free time but I've got lots of hobbies. I play tennis occasionally, about once every two months, and I do judo every now and then when I'm at home with my family. I don't do any sport at university, though. I watch TV most days for about an hour, but I hardly ever read. No books, no magazines, nothing! I listen to music all the time - in the car, in my room, when I'm doing homework, when I'm going to sleep. I love it. My favourite group is Coldplay but I like lots of different types of music. I go to concerts quite often, usually three or four times a year, and I always enjoy them.

My other big hobby is my computer. I don't play games on it - I think they're boring - but I'm online nearly every day. I chat to my friends on Facebook and look at photos, and I download films and music. I love watching films. I watch a film on TV almost every day and I go to the cinema twice a month, more or less. I don't like horror films - they're scary! - but I like romantic films and action films. I never read books but I read the newspaper every day online. I'm not into politics but I like reading about famous people. I think it's interesting.

So that's me. I'm a very ordinary person, really. I'm not a sportsman but I like playing tennis and doing judo. I'm not a bookworm but I love watching films and reading newspapers. And I'm not a musician but I'm always listening to music.

LOOK AND WRITE SENTENCES

Listen and complete the blanks with the correct preposition.  We are using this to review expressions with "mind" - make up your mind.

Have you ever believed in Santa Claus?

A Day at the Park

Complete the story by putting the proper Conjunctions:

Yesterday, Sam woke up early ___ (and/but) he was excited to go to the park. He put on his shoes ___ (and/but) grabbed his hat. The sky was not sunny ___ (but/so) it was warm outside.

Sam brought a ball ___ (and/but) a kite to play with. He ran around ___ (because/and) played catch with his friends. They laughed ___ (but/and) shouted with joy.

Later, they decided to fly the kite, ___ (but/so) the wind was not strong. Sam tried ___ (and/but) tried to get the kite in the air, ___ (but/or) it wouldn’t fly.

His friend Mia said, “Let’s try running faster, ___ (or/because) that might help!” Sam agreed ___ (and/but) they both ran together. The kite finally soared high in the sky, ___ (and/so) everyone cheered.

After playing, they sat down to have snacks ___ (because/and) drink water. They were tired ___ (and/but) happy. The sun began to set, ___ (so/or) it was time to go home.

Sam waved goodbye to his friends ___ (and/but) said, “This  is the best day ever!”

You need complete the lyrics following song.

Conversation _Have you ever...?

FIND THE PAST PARTICIPLE FORMS OF THE VERBS

The students are encouraged to use the present perfect the prepositions and adverbs associated with it

Adverbs of frequency, How you ever, still, already, yet, just.

Present perfect ever and never.