Watch the video "Chandelier" by Sia.
Listen and fill in the blanks.
What is a chandelier? What does it mean if someone says, "I'm a mess"? What do you think is the meaning of this song? What is your opinion of this video? Can you make any of the lyrics into passive voice?
I'm the one "for a good time call"
Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the ___________
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
But I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for _______
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
Sun is up, I'm a ______
Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a _____ through the night, feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
But I'm holding on for dear _____, won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my ____
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
On for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
On for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
I'm the one "for a good time call"
Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
But I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
Sun is up, I'm a mess
Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
But I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
On for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
On for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
On for tonight
PASSIVE VOICE
Create newspaper headlines using the passive voice for these 5 topics.
A. Watch the
video segment and circle the best verb for each sentence, according to the
information presented in the segment.
B. Then, decide which
form of the words in parentheses is best
. (gerund or
infinitive?)
1) The attorney [ refused/ wanted/ planned ]
........................... (accept)
being replaced from the case by a Law student.
2) The defendant [
decided/ imagined/ claimed
].......................... (fire)
her attorney on trial day.
3) Elle [ hates/loves/ avoids ].........................................
(wear) extravagant clothes.
4) The judge
finally [ refused/ denied/
resolved ] ....................... (proceed) with the trial.
5) Elle's friends [
couldn't help / pretended /
finished ] ................................... (talk) about
the court room in front of everyone.
6) The judge [ told/ asked/ begged ] .......................................... (the ladies - take) a seat.
7) The witness [ explained/ urged / swore ]
....................................... (tell ) the truth.
8) The witness [ claimed / showed / intended
] ........................... (be)
in the shower
during the murder.
9) The witness [ denied / insisted/ warned
] ............................. (hear) the gunshot.
10) The judge [ forbade/ prohibited/ let ]
............................. (Elle - make) her point.
11) The witness [ admitted / proved/ avoided
] ...................... (kill) her
father by mistake.
12) Finally, the judge [ prohibited / allowed / pretended
] ........................................................
(the defendant - go) free.
refused
to accept
decided
to fire
loves
wearing
resolved
to proceed
couldn’t
help talking
told
the ladies to take
swore
to tell
claimed
to be (have been)
denied
hearing (having heard)
let elle make
admitted killing (having killed)
allowed
the defendant to go
Activity 79 –
Possessive pronouns before gerunds
The Bucket List
A. Talk to a partner:
1. Have you
ever gone skydiving? Would you like to do it? Why (not)?
2. What was
the most exciting adventure you have ever had? Tell your friend about it?
3. Do you
prefer to have vacation time in a place to
practice extreme sports and/or enjoy nature, or would you rather travel to
the city in order to enjoy its night life? Explain it.
4. Are you braver than you used to be when you
were younger or are you less courageous nowadays? Why do you think so?
B. Watch the movie segment and chose the best way to complete
the sentences below.
Carter and Edward
1. Their/
They/ Them getting ready to jump was extremely awkward.
2. One of
Carter's concern was his/ he/ him missing the chance to see his wife
again.
3. Edward
disliked Kyle's / Kyle making comments about Edward's second wife.
4. Edward
supported Carter's / Carter jumping off the plane.
5. Carter
was really concerned about the parachute's/ parachute not
opening.
6. Their/
Them/ They having a few months of life made them experiment new
adventures before dying.
7. Edward's
instructor was desperate with his/ he/ him singing while they
were skydiving.
8. Edward
and Carter seemed to have enjoyed their/ their/ they diving.
C. Complete
these sentences. Use pronouns /
possessive (‘s) before gerunds in your answers.
1. One
interesting thing in the scene was ………………………………………………………….
2. The
funniest moment of the segment was ………………………………………………………..
3 .
………………………………………………………………………………………….….. was amazing.
C. Individually, make a list of 10 things you would like to do before
you die. Don't show it to anyone.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
D. Work in groups of three students now. Share your list with a friend
and come up with a final one of 10 things the three of you would like to do
before you die. You have to negotiate and convince your partners because only
10 activities are possible.
Ideas may not be focused or
developed; the main purpose is not clear. The introduction is undeveloped.
Main points are difficult to identify. Audience cannot understand
presentation because there is no sequence of information
Main idea is evident, but
the organizational structure may need to be strengthened; ideas may not be
clearly developed or always flow smoothly and the purpose is not clearly
stated.
Ideas are clearly organized,
developed, and supported to achieve a purpose is clear. Main points are clear
and organized effectively. The conclusion is satisfying and related back to
introduction.
Topic Knowledge
25 points
Students displayed a poor
grasp of the material; students demonstrated a superficial handling of
content, application and implications. Little depth of research. Over
dependence on notes may be observed.
Students have a partial
grasp of the material. Supporting material may lack originality.
Students have a clear grasp
of the material. Speaking outline or note cards are used for reference only.
Team Work
25 points
One or two students
obviously carry the majority of the presentation.
Transitions from one
presenter to the next are mostly smooth and logical. The presentation is
evenly distributed among the presenters.
The presenter’s styles and
the content of their portions of the presentation are highly consistent
and/or complimentary. The division of the presentation is equal among all
members of the group.
Language Use and Delivery
25 points
Incorrect sentence structure
most of the time. Limited vocabulary. Frequent mistakes in spelling and
punctuation on printed materials. Poor pronunciation interfering with
comprehension. Insufficient volume to carry to the entire audience. The delivery
may appear inconsistent with the message.
Correct sentence structure
most of the time. Appropriate vocabulary. Correct spelling and punctuation
most of the time on printed materials. Understandable pronunciation and
sufficient volume.
The delivery generally seems
effective-however, effective use of volume, eye contact, vocal control, etc.
may not be consistent; some hesitancy may be observed.
Correct sentence structure.
Rich and varied vocabulary. Correct spelling and punctuation on slides and
other printed material. Good clear pronunciation with good volume.
The delivery is
extemporaneous—natural, confident, and enhances the message-posture, eye
contact, smooth gestures, facial expressions, volume, pace, etc. indicate
confidence, a commitment to the topic, and a willingness to communicate
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