The document is song lyrics that tell a story.
[1] The singer hears that an old friend has settled down and gotten married, which surprises the singer since that isn't like the friend. [2] The singer hopes visiting unexpectedly would remind the friend of their past when things were carefree between them. [3] The chorus reflects that nothing compares to what they had, and who would have known how bittersweet memories of the past can be.
The document is song lyrics that tell a story.
[1] The singer hears that an old friend has settled down and gotten married, which surprises the singer since that isn't like the friend. [2] The singer hopes visiting unexpectedly would remind the friend of their past when things were carefree between them. [3] The chorus reflects that nothing compares to what they had, and who would have known how bittersweet memories of the past can be.
The document is song lyrics that tell a story.
[1] The singer hears that an old friend has settled down and gotten married, which surprises the singer since that isn't like the friend. [2] The singer hopes visiting unexpectedly would remind the friend of their past when things were carefree between them. [3] The chorus reflects that nothing compares to what they had, and who would have known how bittersweet memories of the past can be.
Adele Ex. 1: Complete with the verbs in the box in Past Simple form
give not give hear (2X) settle find
I ___________________ that you're ____________________ down
That you _______________ a girl and you're married now I ___________________ that your dreams came true Guess she _________________ you things, I ____________________ to you
Ex.3: Circle the correct alternative
Ex.2: Complete with the words you hear Never mind, I'll / ’d find someone like you Old friend I wish nothing but the best for you, too / you Why _________________ you so shy Don't forget me, I pray / beg, I remember you said It ain't like you to hold __________________ Sometimes it rests / lasts in love But sometimes it hurts instead / in sad Or hide from the light
I hate to _____________ up out of the blue uninvited
But I _____________ stay away, I couldn't ____________ it Chorus I hoped you'd ___________ my face and that you'd be reminded That for me, it isn't ___________________
Ex.4: Order the sentences according to the song
( ) We were born and raised in a summery haze
( ) Only yesterday was the time of our lives ( ) Bound by the surprise of our glory days ( ) You'd know how the time flies
Ex.5: Link the first part of the sentence with the second one.
Nothing compares how bitter-sweet this would taste
Regrets and mistakes no worries or cares Who would have known they're memories made