LISTENING COMPREHENSION: SONGS

The Script - Hall of fame

You will hear seven seconds of a song by The Script. Before you listen, discuss whether they will sing a), b) or c) in the gap.


Yeah, you could be the greatest … (+5 words) .. You could be the king kong, banging on your chest 
a) man in the whole world.
b) you could be the best.
c) babe of all the rest.

Now play the video below from 00.52 to 00.59. (Though you may want to hear more)






Pitbull ft Christina Aguilera - Feel This Moment


You will hear seven seconds of a song by Pitbull and Christina Aguilera. Before you listen, discuss whether they will sing a), b) or c) in the gap.


Ya'll call it a moment, ... (+4 words)

a) I call it life.
b) a moment in life.
c) just tell your wife.

Now play the video below from 00.07 to 00.14. (Though you may want to hear more)



Bruno Mars – Locked out of heaven .

You will hear seven seconds of a song by Bruno Mars. Before you listen, discuss whether he will sing a), b) or c) in the gap.


Never had much faith ...  (+4 words)

a) in being so original.
b) in love or miracles.
c) in those being satirical

Now play the video below from 00.20 to 00.27. (Though you may want to hear more)




Now is your turn. Get in groups of three. Find a 7 second clip from you tube, write out some of the lyrics and leave a gap of between 3 and 5 words, then give three possible answers, one of which should be the real answer.