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Everybody Knows - Sigrid

Instructions

1. Vocabulary

Read the vocabulary list to familiarize yourself with key terms.

2. Watch

Watch the video once without worrying about filling in the gaps.

3. Fill in

Fill in the gaps while watching the video again.

4. Review

Read the full text and watch again to consolidate.

Gap Fill Exercise (Script)
Everybody knows that the dice are . Everybody rose with their fingers crossed. Everybody knows the Lord is so far. Everybody knows the good guys lost. Everybody knows the fight was . The poor stay poor, the rich get rich, that's how we go. Everybody knows that the boat is . Everybody knows that the captain... Everybody got this broken feeling like the father or the... just like everybody talked into their part games. Everybody wants a box of chocolates. Then, oh! Everybody . Everybody knows that you love me, baby. Everybody knows that you read me do. Everybody knows that you've been . Ever taken right on? Everybody knows you've been , but there were people you just had to meet without your clothes. Everybody knows. Everybody knows that's how it . Everybody knows. Everybody knows that it's now or never. Everybody knows that it's me or you, and everybody knows that you live . When you or... everybody knows feel is right. Oh, Black Joe still cotton. Birds in world... Everybody is coming. Everybody knows. But they've gone. What everybody knows and everybody knows they are in . Everybody knows. Take one look at the Sacred Heart. Oh, everybody knows.
Vocabulary

loaded

having a heavy weight or difficulty

The dice are loaded, making it unfair to play.

fingers

digits on a hand

She crossed her fingers for good luck.

faithful

loyal and constant

He was faithful to his friends throughout the years.

discreet

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions

She was discreet about her plans.

trouble

difficulty or problems

He was in trouble with his homework.

sacred

regarded with reverence and respect

The temple is a sacred place.

broken

not working or damaged

He had a broken toy.

captain

the person in charge of a ship or crew

The captain gave orders to the crew.

chocolates

a sweet food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds

She loves eating chocolates.

everybody

all people

Everybody enjoyed the party.
True / False Questions

1. Everybody knows that the dice are fair.

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Explanation:The text states that the dice are loaded, meaning they are not fair.

2. The rich get richer according to the text.

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Explanation:The text mentions that the rich get rich.

3. Everybody wants a box of chocolates.

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Explanation:The text states that everybody wants a box of chocolates.

4. The text mentions that everybody is in trouble.

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Explanation:The text states that everybody knows they are in trouble.

5. The captain is mentioned as being very capable.

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Explanation:The text does not provide information about the captain's abilities.
Open Questions

1. What does everybody know about the rich and the poor?

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Sample Answer:Everybody knows that the poor stay poor and the rich get rich.

2. How does everybody feel according to the text?

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Sample Answer:Everybody has a broken feeling.

3. What is the significance of the Sacred Heart mentioned in the text?

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Sample Answer:The Sacred Heart is mentioned as something to look at, suggesting it has importance.
Full Transcript

Transcript adapted by ListenLoop for language learners. Read alongside the video to consolidate comprehension.

Everybody knows that the dice are loaded. Everybody rose with their fingers crossed. Everybody knows the Lord is so far. Everybody knows the good guys lost. Everybody knows the fight was rinsed. The poor stay poor, the rich get rich, that's how we go. Everybody knows that the boat is leaking. Everybody knows that the captain... Everybody got this broken feeling like the father or the... just like everybody talked into their part games. Everybody wants a box of chocolates. Then, oh! Everybody knows. Everybody knows that you love me, baby. Everybody knows that you read me do. Everybody knows that you've been faithful. Ever taken right on? Everybody knows you've been discreet, but there were people you just had to meet without your clothes. Everybody knows. Everybody knows that's how it goes. Everybody knows. Everybody knows that it's now or never. Everybody knows that it's me or you, and everybody knows that you live forever. When you cry or... everybody knows feel is right. Oh, Black Joe still picking cotton. Birds in world... Everybody is coming. Everybody knows. But they've gone. What everybody knows and everybody knows they are in trouble. Everybody knows. Take one look at the Sacred Heart. Oh, everybody knows.

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