Survivor_Eye of the Tiger

 🎶 Worksheet: Eye of the Tiger – Survivor

Level: B1.1
Theme: Work & Careers
Focus: Motivational vocabulary, expressing determination, modals of advice, and listening comprehension

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1. Warm-Up – Speaking

💬 Discuss in pairs or small groups:

• What motivates you to keep going in difficult situations at work or in life?

• Do you think perseverance is important in your career? Why?

• How do you deal with challenges or obstacles in your professional life?

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2. Vocabulary – Motivation & Determination

Match the words with their definitions:

Word	Definition
1. Determination	a. The ability to keep trying and not give up
2. Ambition	b. A desire to achieve something important
3. Perseverance	c. The feeling of not being afraid of challenges
4. Confidence	d. Belief in yourself and your abilities

📝 Answers:
1 → a, 2 → b, 3 → c, 4 → d

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3. Listening Activity – Fill in the Gaps

🎧 Listen and complete the lyrics:

It's the eye of the __________, it's the __________ of the fight
Rising up to the __________ of our rival

✅ Answers:

1. tiger

2. thrill

3. challenge

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4. Comprehension – True or False?

1. The song is about winning a race. (True / False)

2. The singer talks about facing challenges and pushing forward. (True / False)

3. The song encourages the listener to give up when things get tough. (True / False)

4. The lyrics mention a strong sense of teamwork. (True / False)

✅ Answers:

1. False

2. True

3. False

4. False

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5. Grammar – Modals of Advice

Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb (should, shouldn't, must, mustn't):

1. You __________ stay positive when things are tough at work.

2. If you want to succeed, you __________ keep working hard and never give up.

3. You __________ waste time if you want to reach your goals.

4. You __________ let small setbacks stop you from moving forward.

✅ Answers:

1. should

2. must

3. shouldn't

4. mustn't

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6. Pronunciation Focus – Stress in Phrasal Verbs

🔊 Listen to the line “Rising up, straight to the top”.

• Notice the stress on rising up and straight to the top.

• Practice the phrase with the correct stress pattern, emphasizing the verbs.

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7. Writing Task – Overcoming Challenges

✍️ Write a short text (80–100 words) about a challenge you faced in your work or studies and how you overcame it. Use words like determination, ambition, confidence, and perseverance.