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Listening Activity
This listening activity is based on the famous Christmas song “Jingle Bells.” The lyrics of the song contain many interesting language points, such as the use of present participles.
Let’s start with some information about the song!
Jingle Bells
This is one of the most well-known and widely sung Christmas songs in the world. Written by James Lord Pierpont, this song has become a festive staple. This page provides some interesting facts about the song and a link to the full lyrics.
Level
Beginners and intermediate students.
Song Details
- Song Title: Jingle Bells
- Date: Originally written in 1857
- Genre: Christmas Song
- Writer: James Lord Pierpont
Interesting Facts
Though “Jingle Bells” is now closely associated with Christmas, it was originally composed for Thanksgiving in 1857.
The Video
The Song
For the full lyrics, please visit this page.
Language Points
The song includes many examples of the present participle. Here are some expressions that may be useful for students:
- Dashing through the snow
- Laughing all the way
- Making spirits bright
Gap-Fill Exercise
Complete the sentences using the words from the list below:
- bright
- laughing
- ride
- snow
- bells
- sleigh
- bank
Sentences:
- We were ____ through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh.
- The ____ on the sleigh rang cheerfully.
- The snow made the landscape look ____ and festive.
- It’s so much fun to ____ in the winter with friends.
- The horse and sleigh were covered in ____ after the ride.
- We accidentally got stuck in a ____ of snow.
- Everyone was ____ and enjoying the sleigh ride.
Source: Wikipedia
