This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To end up
Definition: To finally be in a situation or place.
Example: We ended up staying at home.
To owe
Definition: To need to pay someone money.
Example: I owe him £20.
Lack
Definition: The state of not having enough of something.
Example: There is a lack of time.
To spill
Definition: To accidentally pour or drop a liquid.
Example: I spilled coffee on my shirt.
To wonder
Definition: To think about something with curiosity.
Example: I wonder where she is.
To warn (someone)
Definition: To tell someone about possible danger.
Example: She warned me about the dog.
Unbearable
Definition: Too painful or unpleasant to tolerate.
Example: The heat was unbearable.
Swollen
Definition: Bigger than normal due to injury or illness.
Example: My ankle is swollen.
To join in
Definition: To take part in an activity.
Example: Everyone joined in the game.
To intimidate (someone)
Definition: To frighten someone or make them feel nervous.
Example: He tried to intimidate me.
Reckless
Definition: Acting without thinking about the risks.
Example: His reckless driving caused an accident.
Barely
Definition: Only just; almost not.
Example: I barely slept last night.
I hadn’t seen anything like it before
Definition: Something was completely new or unusual to me.
Example: The view was incredible; I hadn’t seen anything like it before.
To stumble
Definition: To trip or lose your balance while walking.
Example: I stumbled over a stone.
At all costs
Definition: No matter what happens or what it takes.
Example: We must protect the children at all costs.
Ambush
Definition: A surprise attack.
Example: The soldiers were caught in an ambush.
To yearn
Definition: To strongly desire or miss something.
Example: She yearned to see her family.
Blunt
Definition: Direct and sometimes unintentionally rude.
Example: He was blunt about my mistakes.
To mend
Definition: To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example: She mended my torn shirt.
A longing
Definition: A strong feeling of wanting something.
Example: He felt a longing for home.
To sob
Definition: To cry noisily and uncontrollably.
Example: She sobbed after hearing the news.
To make out
Definition: To see, hear, or understand something with difficulty.
Example: I could barely make out his face.
To be spellbound
Definition: To be completely fascinated or amazed.
Example: We were spellbound by the performance.
To barge
Definition: To enter or move somewhere forcefully or rudely.
Example: He barged into my room without knocking.
To mope around
Definition: To behave sadly and without enthusiasm.
Example: He moped around all day after the argument.
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What did Leoni mean when she said her relationship with Beyonce was ruined?
2. How did she discover hardcore punk music?
3. How was her first gig?
4. Did hardcore punk save her from heartbreak?
5. What is good advice to give to a heartbroken person?
6. What are good and bad ways of dealing with heartbreak?
7. What was the first music you were obsessed with?
8. What technology did you use to listen to music when you were very young?
9. Can you learn about someone’s personality by knowing what music they listen to?
10. What can we learn about your personality by knowing what music you listen to?
11. What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
12. Who were the most iconic singers/ bands when you were younger?
13. Do you fancy jumping into a mosh pit?
14. What is your passion in life, and how did you stumble upon it?
15. Have you ever been to a music festival?