LISTENING EXERCISE MODAL VERBS

I. Listen to the song and choose the best option.

THE SHOW MUST GO ON - QUEEN
Empty spaces - what are we living for
Abandoned places - I guess we know the score
On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for...
Another hero, another mindless crime
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
The show must/can go on
The show must go on
Inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on.
Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
Another heartache, another failed romance
On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
I guess I'm learning, I must/should be warmer now
I'll soon be turning, round the corner now
Outside the dawn breaking
But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
The show must/might go on
The show must/ought go on
Inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die
I can/cant fly - my friends
The show must/could go on
The show must/may go on
I'll face it with a grin
I'm never giving in
On - with the show I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I have to/ must find the will to carry on
On with the On with the show The show must go on

LISTENING ACTIVITIES
I. What is the song about?
a) The happiness
to continue the show

(2 points each)
b) To continue despite of the problems

c)

A singer has

II. Complete the sentences with the corresponding word from the song.
points, 2 each)

(10

a) My ____________ is painted like the wings of butterfly.

b) Another hero, another _______________ crime
c) Behind the _____________, in the ________________.
d) But my ________________ still stays on.
e) Another ______________, another failed ________________.

III. Which of these sentences did not appear in the song? Circle the sentence
that you didnt see in the song. (6 points, 2 each)
a) Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die
what are we living for?

d) Empty spaces

b) The sky will be blue tomorrow

everything you want.
c) But the wind is touching my hair
still stays

e) My life needs
f) But my smile

Linguistic Reinforcement
Modal Verbs can, cant, could, couldnt, must, should
Can is used to express an ability or possibility. Example: Sheila can run for 2 hours.
Cant is used to express a prohibition. Example: Antonio cant eat junk food.
Could and Couldnt are the past form of can and cant. They are used to express ability or inability in
past. Example: Andy could run when she was 2 years old. Andy couldnt run when she was 10 months.
Must is used to express a strong obligation. Example: Students must study for their tests.
Should is used to express a suggestion or give an advice. Example: You should eat more healthy food.