3ESO
Reading comprehension.
Saint Valentine's Day (14th of February)
Read the text and answer the following questions:
1. When and where did St Valentine live?
2. Who was the emperor at that time?
3. Did St. Valentine like him?
4. What did St. Valentine do? What was his job?
5. Why didn’t Claudius like men to get married?
6. Why was St Valentine caught and put into prison?
7. What was the punishment that the Emperor ordered for
him?
8. Who visited him when he was in jail?
9. When did St Valentine write a note?
10. Who did he write the note to?
11. Why did he write it?
12. When did St Valentine die?
Listening:
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Listen to the song 'Impossible' by James Arthur and read the lyrics.
Look for the meaning of the following words and write them down on your notebook:
years ago, caution, careless, nothing, roof tops, effortlessly,
sky line, scars, fall out of, betrayal, trust, faith, empty promises, embarrassing, come to.
Make a list of verbs in 'present perfect' and 'past simple' according to the song.
Extra work: In case you want to practise your listening skill and the use of the 'present perfect' click here
