Listening - Song - That Thing You Do - The Wonders

Watch the video and complete the activities below.

ACTIVITIES

Verse 1: Gap Fill

Listen to the first part of the song and drag the correct word from the box to complete the blanks. There is one extra word you do not need!

cruel

through

pieces

heartache

mind

You doing that thing you do

Breaking my heart into a million (1)

Like you always do

And you don't mean to be (2)

You never even knew about the (3)

I've been going (4)

Chorus 1: Unscramble the Lines

The singer is very confused by his feelings! Drag and drop the lines to put them in the correct order (1 to 3).

• Everytime you do that thing you do
• And I tried and tried to forget you, girl
• But it's just so hard to do

Verse 2: Spot the Mistake

Read the lyrics below. Listen carefully, click on the wrong words to cross them out, and then type the correct words that the singer actually sings in the boxes.

I know all the tricks you play

And I'm gonna make a way to let you know

That you'll be mine today

'Cause we could be happy, can't you see?

If you'd only let me be the one to hug you

And keep you here with me

Chorus 2: Read and Sing Along!

This part repeats! No activity here, just enjoy the music, read the lyrics, and try to sing along!

Cause I try and try to forget you, girl
But it's just so hard to do
Everytime you do that thing you do

Bridge: Match the Columns

Listen to the bridge and drag the correct second half to complete the sentence.

A. is for sure

B. haven't got, girl

C. lot, girl

D. it anymore

1. I don't ask a

2. But I know one thing

3. It's the love that I

4. And I just can't take

Verse 3 (Guitar Solo Part): Find the Extra Word

I added one extra word to each line that does not belong in the song. Click on the extra word in each line to cross it out.

'Cause we could always be happy, can't you see?

If you'd only just let me be the one to hold you

And keep you safe here with me

Outro: Multiple Choice Interpretation

Read the final lyrics and answer the questions below by selecting the correct option.

'Cause it hurts me so just to see you go
Around with someone new
And if I know you, you're doing that thing
Everyday just doing that thing
I can't take you doing that thing you do

Question 1: How does the singer feel when he sees the girl with a new person?

a) He feels happy for her. b) He feels emotional pain. c) He doesn't care anymore.

Question 2: In the line "I can't take you doing that thing you do", what does the expression "I can't take" mean?

a) I cannot carry it in my hands. b) I cannot take you to a new place. c) I cannot tolerate or accept this situation anymore.