Listening - Song - Miss You Love - Silverchair (B1)

Watch the video and complete the activities below.

ACTIVITIES

Verse 1: Unscramble the Lines

Listen to the first verse. The lines below are mixed up. Drag and drop them to the correct order as you hear them.

• "Got a big shot deal?"
• How I'm supposed to feel
• Millionaire say
• Or what I'm supposed to say
• I've thrown it all away
• But, but I'm not too sure

Pre-Chorus 1: Find the Extra Word

Listen carefully to this section. I have added ONE extra word to each line that is NOT in the song. Click on the extra word to cross it out.

But I'm really not, not sure

Not too sure exactly how it feels

To handle this every day

And I still miss you, love

Verse 2: Gap Fill

Listen and fill in the blanks with the missing words from the box. There is one extra word you do not need to use!

[ pain - hate - say - prey - hurt - stay ]

Make room for the

'Cause I'm coming in

With what I wanna but

It's gonna

And I love the

A breeding ground for but

Chorus 1: Spot the Mistake

Listen to the chorus. There is one incorrect word in each of the lines below. Click on the incorrect word to highlight it and then write the correct word that the singer actually sings in the box.

I'm not, not sure

Not too sure how it seems

To manage everyday

Like the one that just ended

In the groups of all the people

Remember today

I've no regret for you

And I miss you, love
And I miss you, love

Bridge: Match the Halves

Drag the correct ending (blue boxes) and drop it next to the beginning of the sentence to match them according to the song.

A. fad

B. angst brigade and

C. you love

D. I'm supposed to love you back

1. I love the way

2. But I hate the way

3. It's just a

4. Part of the, teen, teenage

Chorus 2 & Outro: Sing Along!

This chorus is exactly the same as the first one. Follow the final lines as the song fades out. Just listen, read, and sing along!

I'm not, not sure
Not too sure how it feels
To handle everyday
Like the one that just passed
In the crowds of all the people
Remember today
I've no respect for you
And I miss you, love
And I miss you, love

Remember today
I've no respect for you
And I miss you, love
And I miss you
I love the way you love
But I hate the way
I'm supposed to love you back

Post-Listening: Interpretation & Vocabulary

Choose the correct option for each question below based on the lyrics.

1. In Verse 2, the singer says "Make room for the prey". What is the best synonym for "prey" in this context?

A) A hunter or predator

B) A victim or target

C) A close friend

2. In the bridge, he sings "It's just a fad". What does the word "fad" mean?

A) A strong, permanent feeling of love

B) Something that is popular for a very short time

C) A dangerous medical condition

3. The lyrics mention the "teenage angst brigade". What does "angst" refer to?

A) A feeling of deep anxiety, worry, or dissatisfaction.

B) A group of teenagers who play musical instruments.

C) A feeling of pure happiness and excitement about the future.

4. What is the best synonym for the word "handle" in the line "To handle everyday"?

A) To touch with your hands

B) To drop or lose control

C) To deal with or manage

5. How would you describe the singer's feelings based on the lines: "I've no respect for you / And I miss you, love" and "I love the way you love / But I hate the way I'm supposed to love you back"?

A) He is 100% happy and completely in love with no doubts.

B) He is conflicted and confused, feeling opposite emotions at the same time.

C) He doesn't care about the person at all and has moved on easily.