Listening - Song - Holding Out For A Hero - Bonnie Tyler (A1)

Watch the video and complete the activities below.

ACTIVITIES

Part 1: Verse 1 - Choose the Correct Word

Listen to the first part of the song. Click on the word you hear to complete the lyrics.

1. Where have all good ( men / man ) gone

2. And where are all the ( gods / dogs )?

3. Where's the street-wise Hercules to fight the rising ( odds / adds )?

4. Isn't there a white ( night / knight ) upon a fiery steed?

5. Late at night I toss and turn and ( dream / team ) of what I need

Part 2: Chorus - Gap Fill

Use the words from the box below to complete the chorus.

fast night strong hero

I need a

I'm holding out for a hero till the end of the

He's gotta be

And he's gotta be

And he's gotta be fresh from the fight

(Sing along!)
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the morning light
He's gotta be sure
And it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
Larger than life

Part 3: Verse 2 - Order the Lines

Listen to Verse 2. Drag and drop the lines below to place them in the correct order (1 to 4).

In my wildest fantasy

Somewhere after midnight

Somewhere just beyond my reach

There's someone reaching back for me

(Sing along!)
Racing on the thunder and rising with the heat
It's gonna take a Superman to sweep me off my feet

Part 4: Chorus - Sing Along!

The chorus repeats here. Just read, listen, and sing along to practice your pronunciation!

I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the end of the night
He's gotta be strong
And he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight

I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the morning light
He's gotta be sure
And it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the end of the night

Part 5: Bridge - Minimal Pairs Selection

Listen closely! Click on the correct word that you hear.

14. Up where the ( mountains / fountains ) meet the heavens above

15. Out where the lightning splits the ( see / sea )

16. I could swear that there's someone somewhere watching ( me / my )

17. Through the wind and the chill and the ( rain / train )

And the storm and the flood
18. I can feel his approach like a ( fire / tire ) in my blood

(Like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood)
(Like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood)

Part 6: Final Chorus - Sing Along!

You know this part! Give it your best energy!

I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the end of the night
He's gotta be strong
And he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight

I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the morning light
He's gotta be sure
And it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the end of the night