Movie Trailer ESL Listening Man of Steel

Simple Present (Beginner Lesson)

Preview Questions:

What are some things that a mother DOES for her children to help them succeed?

What are some things that a father DOES for his children to help them succeed?

What do YOU do to help yourself succeed in life?

Watch the Trailer and answer the questions below:
1. The boy thinks that the world is too:
a. Big
b. Small
c. Mean
2.

The mother tells him to make it:

a. Big
b. Small
c. Mean

3.

The mother wants the boy to pretend her voice is:

a. An ocean
b. An island
c. Ireland

4.

The son ______ what Clark did.

a. Sold
b. Saw
c. Heard

5.

The father tells Clark he has to ____________.

a. Tell others about himself
b. Keep himself a secret
c. Lie to everyone

6.

Clark has so many___________

a. Kitchens
b. Kittens
c. Questions

7.

The father tells Clark he has to decide _______________

a. How to save the world
b. What kind of man he is going to be
c. Where he is going to go

8.

Clarks father tells Clark that he will____________

a. Succeed
b. Have a tough life
c. Change the world

9.

What did Clarks father believe about the world?

a. They will reject Clark
b. They will love Clark
c. They will kill Clark

10. His father was convinced that the world_____________.

a. Was ready for Clark
b. Wasnt ready for Clark
c. Wasnt happy with Clark
How do Clarks/ Supermans parents help him to succeed in the movie clip?

Movie Trailer ESL Listening Man of Steel

Simple Present (Beginner Lesson)
Discussion Answers Vary
Answer Key
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. B