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In pairs, look at the words of the song and the pictures. Try to replace the
pictures with words.
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California GE eemeven ne
(On sucha winter's day
stopped into a ii
passed along the way
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And pretend to AB
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Now listen to the song and check your answers.
Listen to the song again and answer these questions.
What season is it?
Why can't he go back?
Is the singer religious?
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Writing and speaking
The son
replacing key words.
All the trees are green
And the sky is blue
In groups, read your songs to each
‘other. Which song seems the most
positive?
‘When people live a long way from
home it is easy to become
homesick. Look at these pictures
and talk to your partner about
each picture. How much would you
miss it if you were away from
home, and why? Which three
things or people would you miss
the most?
Why does the singer want to go back to California?
You now the ei
He knows I'm gonna stay
Tikes the cold
California -
On such a winter's day
alte i
And the 2 ..
Ive been for a da.
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IF 1 did't tell her
| could leave today
california
(On such a winter's day
.. are brown
is oray
‘melancholic. In pairs, rewrite the song and make it positive by
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