Listening - Song - One Cup Of Coffee - Bob Marley (A2)

Watch the video and complete the activities below.

• To drop by: To visit someone informally for a short time.
  • I will drop by your house later to say hi.
• Sorrow: A feeling of great sadness.
  • He expressed deep sorrow for his mistakes.
• Heartache: Emotional pain or deep sorrow, usually from love.
  • The breakup caused her a lot of heartache.
• To take the place of: To substitute or replace someone or something.
  • Nothing can take the place of my family.
• Used to: Something that happened regularly in the past but no longer happens.
  • I used to play the piano when I was a kid.

ACTIVITIES

Part 1: Verse 1

Listen to the first part of the song and fill in the missing words.

One cup of (1) , then I'll go

Though I just (2) by to let you know

That I'm (3) you tomorrow

I'll cause you no more (4)

One cup of coffee, then I'll (5)

Part 2: Verse 2 (Spot the Mistake)

There is one wrong word in each line below. Listen carefully, click on the wrong word, and write the correct word in the box.

I brought the honey like the lawyer said to do.

Correction:

But it won't repair the heartache I caused you.

Correction:

It won't take the house of lovin' you, I know.

Correction:

So one bottle of coffee, then I'll go.

Correction:

Then I'll stay.

Correction:

🎷 Part 3: Saxophone Solo Enjoy the music! Try to tap your foot to the rhythm.

Part 4: Verse 3 (Unscramble the Lines)

Drag and drop the lines to put them in the correct order (1-5) as you hear them.

• Just the way you used to lie in my arms
• And kissed them while they slept
• Make my coffee sweet and warm
• Tell the kids I came last night
• One cup of coffee, then I'll go

Part 5: Verse 2 Repetition (Minimal Pairs)

Click on the correct word you actually hear in the song.

1. I brought the Money / Monkey like the lawyer said to do

2. But it won't replace the Heartache / Earthquake I caused you

3. It won't take the Place / Plays of lovin' you, I know

4. So Once / One cup of coffee, then I'll go

5. One cup of coffee, then I'll / All go

Part 6: Song Interpretation

Choose the correct answer based on the lyrics.

1. Why is the singer at the house?

A) To stay for dinner.

B) To say goodbye and bring money.

C) To play with the kids.

2. When is the singer leaving?

A) Today.

B) Next week.

C) Tomorrow.

3. What did the singer do while the children were sleeping?

A) He woke them up.

B) He kissed them.

C) He made them coffee.

4. How does the singer feel about the "heartache"?

A) He knows money cannot fix it.

B) He thinks the lawyer will fix it.

C) He is happy about it.

5. How does he like his coffee?

A) Cold and bitter.

B) Strong and black.

C) Sweet and warm.