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Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
Pretty women
wonder
wonder
X
where my secret lies.
Pretty
women
wonder
where
my
secret
lies
I'm not cute or built
to
to
X
suit a fashion model size
I'm not
cute
cute
X
or built to suit a
fashion model size
fashion model size
X
I'm
not
cute
or
built
to
suit
a
fashion
model
size
but
but
X
when I start
to
to
X
tell them
but when I start to tell them
but
when
I
start
to
tell
them
they think I'm telling lies.
they think I'm telling lies.
they
think
I'm
telling
lies
I say it's
in
in
X
the reach
of
of
X
my arms.
I say it's in the reach of my arms.
I
say
it's
in
the
reach
of
my
arms
The span
of
of
X
my hips. The stride
of
of
X
my step.
The
span
span
X
of my
hips
hips
X
. The
stride
stride
X
of my step.
The
span
of
my
hips
The
stride
of
my
step
The curl
in
in
X
my lips. I'm a woman.
The <
span
span
X
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curl in my lips
span
span
X
>
. I'm a woman.
The
curl
in
my
lips
I'm
a
woman
Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman that's me.
Phenomenally
Phenomenally
X
. Phenomenal woman that's me.
Phenomenally
Phenomenal
woman
that's
me
I walk
into
into
X
a room just as cool as you please.
I walk into a room just as cool as you please.
I
walk
into
a
room
just
as
cool
as
you
please
And
to
to
X
a man, the fellows stand
And to a man, the
fellows
fellows
X
stand
And
to
a
man
the
fellows
stand
or fall
down
down
X
on
on
X
their knees.
or fall down on their knees.
or
fall
down
on
their
knees
Then they swarm
around
around
X
me. A hive
of
of
X
honey bees.
Then they
swarm
swarm
X
around me. A
hive
hive
X
of honey bees.
Then
they
swarm
around
me
A
hive
of
honey
bees
I say it's the fire
in
in
X
my eyes
I say it's the fire in my eyes
I
say
it's
the
fire
in
my
eyes
and the flash
of
of
X
my teeth.
and the flash of my teeth.
and
the
flash
of
my
teeth
The swing in my waist and the joy in my feet.
The swing in my waist and the
joy
joy
X
in my feet.
The
swing
in
my
waist
and
the
joy
in
my
feet
I'm a woman, phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman. That's me.
I'm a woman, phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman. That's me.
I'm
a
woman
phenomenally
Phenomenal
Woman
That's
me
Men themselves have wondered what they see
in
in
X
me.
Men themselves have wondered what they see in me.
Men
themselves
have
wondered
what
they
see
in
me
They try so much
but
but
X
they can't touch my inner mystery.
They try so much but they can't
touch
touch
X
my
inner
inner
X
mystery.
They
try
so
much
but
they
can't
touch
my
inner
mystery
When I try
to
to
X
show them they say they still can't see.
When I try to show them they say they still can't see.
When
I
try
to
show
them
they
say
they
still
can't
see
I say it's
in
in
X
the arch
of
of
X
my back.
I say it's in the arch of my back.
I
say
it's
in
the
arch
of
my
back
The sun
of
of
X
my smile.
The sun of my smile.
The
sun
of
my
smile
The ride
of
of
X
my breasts. The grace
of
of
X
my style.
The ride of my breasts. The
grace
grace
X
of my
style
style
X
.
The
ride
of
my
breasts
The
grace
of
my
style
I'm a woman, phenomenally. Phenomenal woman. That's me.
I'm a woman, phenomenally. Phenomenal woman. That's me.
I'm
a
woman
phenomenally
Phenomenal
woman
That's
me
Now you understand just why my head's not bowed.
Now you understand just why my head's not
bowed
bowed
X
.
Now
you
understand
just
why
my
head's
not
bowed
I don't shout, or jump
about
about
X
, or have
to
to
X
talk real loud.
I don't shout, or jump about, or have to talk real loud.
I
don't
shout
or
jump
about
or
have
to
talk
real
loud
When you see me passing it ought
to
to
X
make you proud.
When you see me passing it ought to make you proud.
When
you
see
me
passing
it
ought
to
make
you
proud
I say, it's
in
in
X
the click
of
of
X
my heels.
I say, it's in the click of my heels.
I
say
it's
in
the
click
of
my
heels
The bend
of
of
X
my hair.
The bend of my hair.
The
bend
of
my
hair
The palm
of
of
X
my hand. The need
of
of
X
my care,
The
palm
palm
X
of my hand. The need of my care,
The
palm
of
my
hand
The
need
of
my
care
Because I'm a woman, phenomenally.
Because I'm a woman, phenomenally.
Because
I'm
a
woman
phenomenally
Phenomenal Woman.
Phenomenal Woman.
Phenomenal
Woman
That's me.
That's me.
That's
me
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baʊd
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________t________u________r________n________ ________(________y________o________u________r________ ________h________e________a________d________)________ ________d________o________w________n________ ________s________o________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________y________o________u________ ________a________r________e________ ________l________o________o________k________i________n________g________ ________t________o________w________a________r________d________ ________t________h________e________ ________g________r________o________u________n________d________
curl in my lips
kɜːrl ɪn maɪ lɪps
Definition
(phrase) A slight upward or downward curve in the shape of the lips.
Example
She couldn't hide the curl in her lips when she heard the joke.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Maya Angelou uses the image of a woman walking and smiling in the last few sentences but instead of this woman's body being discussed for its looks, she makes it sound powerful and strong.
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________a________t________t________r________a________c________t________i________v________e________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________e________t________t________y________ ________
stʌɪl
staɪl
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________w________a________y________ ________i________n________ ________w________h________i________c________h________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________i________s________ ________d________o________n________e________,________ ________c________r________e________a________t________e________d________,________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________e________d________.________
ˈɪnə
ˈɪnər
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________l________o________c________a________t________e________d________ ________i________n________s________i________d________e________ ________o________r________ ________w________i________t________h________i________n________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
ɡreɪs
ɡreɪs
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________e________l________e________g________a________n________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________b________e________a________u________t________y________ ________o________f________ ________m________o________v________e________m________e________n________t________,________ ________f________o________r________m________,________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________o________p________o________r________t________i________o________n________
pɑːm
pɑ(l)m
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________i________n________n________e________r________ ________s________u________r________f________a________c________e________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________h________a________n________d________ ________b________e________t________w________e________e________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________w________r________i________s________t________ ________a________n________d________ ________f________i________n________g________e________r________s________
dʒɔɪ
dʒɔɪ
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________ ________o________f________ ________g________r________e________a________t________ ________p________l________e________a________s________u________r________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________h________a________p________p________i________n________e________s________s________
tʌtʃ
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________c________o________m________e________ ________i________n________t________o________ ________o________r________ ________b________e________ ________i________n________ ________c________o________n________t________a________c________t________ ________w________i________t________h________
ˈmɑdəl saɪz
ˈmɒdl saɪz
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________s________t________a________n________d________a________r________d________ ________o________r________ ________i________d________e________a________l________ ________s________i________z________e________ ________t________y________p________i________c________a________l________l________y________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________f________o________r________ ________f________a________s________h________i________o________n________ ________m________o________d________e________l________s________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Maya Angelou sets up the poem with these words to indicate that she is not society's typical ideal of beauty.
span
spæn
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________w________i________d________t________h________ ________o________f________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________o________n________e________ ________s________i________d________e________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________e________ ________o________t________h________e________r________—________o________f________t________e________n________ ________+________ ________o________f________
fɪˈnɒmɪnəli
fəˈnɑm(ə)nəli
Definition
________(________a________d________v________e________r________b________)________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________r________e________m________a________r________k________a________b________l________e________ ________o________r________ ________o________u________t________s________t________a________n________d________i________n________g________ ________m________a________n________n________e________r________
ˈwʌndə
ˈwəndər
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________i________n________t________e________r________e________s________t________ ________i________n________ ________k________n________o________w________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________l________e________a________r________n________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________:________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________i________n________k________ ________a________b________o________u________t________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________c________u________r________i________o________s________i________t________y________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________m________a________l________e________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________:________ ________a________ ________b________o________y________ ________o________r________ ________m________a________n________
hɪps
hɪps
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________p________a________r________t________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________o________d________y________ ________b________e________l________o________w________ ________t________h________e________ ________w________a________i________s________t________ ________a________n________d________ ________a________b________o________v________e________ ________t________h________e________ ________t________h________i________g________h________s________.________
strʌɪd
straɪd
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________w________a________l________k________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________l________o________n________g________ ________s________t________e________p________s________
swɔːm
swɔrm
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________m________o________v________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________l________a________r________g________e________ ________g________r________o________u________p________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
_____ is often used to describe a group of something negative, like insects.
hʌɪv
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________n________e________s________t________ ________f________o________r________ ________b________e________e________s________ ________—________c________a________l________l________e________d________ ________a________l________s________o________ ________b________e________e________h________i________v________e________
bowed
baʊd
Definition
(verb) to turn (your head) down so that you are looking toward the ground
Example
She bowed her head, afraid to look up.
curl in my lips
kɜːrl ɪn maɪ lɪps
Definition
(phrase) A slight upward or downward curve in the shape of the lips.
Example
She couldn't hide the curl in her lips when she heard the joke.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Maya Angelou uses the image of a woman walking and smiling in the last few sentences but instead of this woman's body being discussed for its looks, she makes it sound powerful and strong.
cute
Definition
(adjective) attractive or pretty
Example
The puppy is cuter than the kitten.
style
stʌɪl
staɪl
Definition
(noun) A particular way in which something is done, created, or performed.
Example
She has a unique style of painting that sets her apart from other artists.
inner
ˈɪnə
ˈɪnər
Definition
(adjective) located inside or within something
Example
She had to do some work to understand her inner thoughts and feelings.
grace
ɡreɪs
ɡreɪs
Definition
(noun) elegance or beauty of movement, form, or proportion
Example
She moved with grace and poise across the dance floor.
palm
pɑːm
pɑ(l)m
Definition
(noun) the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers
Example
She held the coin in the palm of her hand.
joy
dʒɔɪ
dʒɔɪ
Definition
(noun) a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
Example
The children's faces were full of joy as they played in the park.
touch
tʌtʃ
Definition
(verb) to come into or be in contact with
Example
she was touched by her friend's loyalty
fashion model size
ˈmɑdəl saɪz
ˈmɒdl saɪz
Definition
(noun) The standard or ideal size typically used for fashion models.
Example
She was rejected by the agency because she didn't fit the model size requirements.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Maya Angelou sets up the poem with these words to indicate that she is not society's typical ideal of beauty.
span
span
spæn
Definition
(noun) the width of something from one side to the other—often + of
Example
The bridge has a span of 500 meters.
Phenomenally
fɪˈnɒmɪnəli
fəˈnɑm(ə)nəli
Definition
(adverb) in a remarkable or outstanding manner
Example
She performed phenomenally well in the competition.
wonder
ˈwʌndə
ˈwəndər
Definition
(verb) to have interest in knowing or learning something : to think about something with curiosity
Example
how many times have I written that, I wonder?
fellows
Definition
(noun) a male person : a boy or man
Example
I have many fellow students in my class.
hips
hɪps
hɪps
Definition
(noun) The part of the body below the waist and above the thighs.
stride
strʌɪd
straɪd
Definition
(verb) to walk with very long steps
Example
She always strides confidently into a room, commanding everyone's attention.
swarm
swɔːm
swɔrm
Definition
(verb) to move in a large group
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Swarm is often used to describe a group of something negative, like insects.
hive
hʌɪv
Definition
(noun) a nest for bees —called also beehive
Example
The beekeeper checked the hive for honey production.
bowed
baʊd
Definition
(verb) to turn (your head) down so that you are looking toward the ground
Example
She bowed her head, afraid to look up.
curl in my lips
kɜːrl ɪn maɪ lɪps
Definition
(phrase) A slight upward or downward curve in the shape of the lips.
Example
She couldn't hide the curl in her lips when she heard the joke.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Maya Angelou uses the image of a woman walking and smiling in the last few sentences but instead of this woman's body being discussed for its looks, she makes it sound powerful and strong.
cute
Definition
(adjective) attractive or pretty
Example
The puppy is cuter than the kitten.
style
stʌɪl
staɪl
Definition
(noun) A particular way in which something is done, created, or performed.
Example
She has a unique style of painting that sets her apart from other artists.
inner
ˈɪnə
ˈɪnər
Definition
(adjective) located inside or within something
Example
She had to do some work to understand her inner thoughts and feelings.
grace
ɡreɪs
ɡreɪs
Definition
(noun) elegance or beauty of movement, form, or proportion
Example
She moved with grace and poise across the dance floor.
palm
pɑːm
pɑ(l)m
Definition
(noun) the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers
Example
She held the coin in the palm of her hand.
joy
dʒɔɪ
dʒɔɪ
Definition
(noun) a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
Example
The children's faces were full of joy as they played in the park.
touch
tʌtʃ
Definition
(verb) to come into or be in contact with
Example
she was touched by her friend's loyalty
fashion model size
ˈmɑdəl saɪz
ˈmɒdl saɪz
Definition
(noun) The standard or ideal size typically used for fashion models.
Example
She was rejected by the agency because she didn't fit the model size requirements.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Maya Angelou sets up the poem with these words to indicate that she is not society's typical ideal of beauty.
span
span
spæn
Definition
(noun) the width of something from one side to the other—often + of
Example
The bridge has a span of 500 meters.
Phenomenally
fɪˈnɒmɪnəli
fəˈnɑm(ə)nəli
Definition
(adverb) in a remarkable or outstanding manner
Example
She performed phenomenally well in the competition.
wonder
ˈwʌndə
ˈwəndər
Definition
(verb) to have interest in knowing or learning something : to think about something with curiosity
Example
how many times have I written that, I wonder?
fellows
Definition
(noun) a male person : a boy or man
Example
I have many fellow students in my class.
hips
hɪps
hɪps
Definition
(noun) The part of the body below the waist and above the thighs.
stride
strʌɪd
straɪd
Definition
(verb) to walk with very long steps
Example
She always strides confidently into a room, commanding everyone's attention.
swarm
swɔːm
swɔrm
Definition
(verb) to move in a large group
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Swarm is often used to describe a group of something negative, like insects.
hive
hʌɪv
Definition
(noun) a nest for bees —called also beehive
Example
The beekeeper checked the hive for honey production.
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joy
dʒɔɪ
dʒɔɪ
Definition
(noun) a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
Example
The children's faces were full of joy as they played in the park.
Example
She felt joyful when she received the good news.
Example
He smiled joyfully as he opened his birthday present.
Example
The children's laughter filled the room with joyous energy.
Example
They danced joyously under the stars.
hips
hɪps
hɪps
Definition
(noun) The part of the body below the waist and above the thighs.
hive
hʌɪv
Definition
(noun) a nest for bees —called also beehive
Example
The beekeeper checked the hive for honey production.
Example
The beekeeper checked on the hives to see if they needed more honey.
Example
She developed hives after eating a certain type of food.
stride
strʌɪd
straɪd
Definition
(verb) to walk with very long steps
Example
She always strides confidently into a room, commanding everyone's attention.
Example
He strides confidently down the street.
Example
She is striding towards the finish line.
Example
They have stridden across the field.
style
stʌɪl
staɪl
Definition
(noun) A particular way in which something is done, created, or performed.
Example
She has a unique style of painting that sets her apart from other artists.
Example
She has a unique style of dressing.
Example
His writing style is very engaging.
cute
Definition
(adjective) attractive or pretty
Example
The puppy is cuter than the kitten.
Example
She is the cutest girl in the class.
bowed
baʊd
Definition
(verb) to turn (your head) down so that you are looking toward the ground
Example
She bowed her head, afraid to look up.
Example
She bowed to the audience after her performance.
Example
The students are bowing to their teacher.
wonder
ˈwʌndə
ˈwəndər
Definition
(verb) to have interest in knowing or learning something : to think about something with curiosity
Example
how many times have I written that, I wonder?
Example
She wonders what time the movie starts.
Example
He wondered if he had made the right decision.
Example
I am wondering if I should go to the party.
inner
ˈɪnə
ˈɪnər
Definition
(adjective) located inside or within something
Example
She had to do some work to understand her inner thoughts and feelings.
Example
I need to work on my inner strength.
Example
She has a more inner sense of peace than I do.
Example
Out of all the students, he has the most inner motivation.
palm
pɑːm
pɑ(l)m
Definition
(noun) the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers
Example
She held the coin in the palm of her hand.
Example
She held a coin in the palm of her hand.
Example
The palm trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Phenomenally
fɪˈnɒmɪnəli
fəˈnɑm(ə)nəli
Definition
(adverb) in a remarkable or outstanding manner
Example
She performed phenomenally well in the competition.
Example
The team performed phenomenally in the competition.
grace
ɡreɪs
ɡreɪs
Definition
(noun) elegance or beauty of movement, form, or proportion
Example
She moved with grace and poise across the dance floor.
Example
She moved with grace across the dance floor.
Example
The ballerina performed with such grace and elegance.
touch
tʌtʃ
Definition
(verb) to come into or be in contact with
Example
she was touched by her friend's loyalty
Example
Please touch the screen to select your preferred language.
Example
She touches the flowers gently to feel their soft petals.
Example
The baby is touching everything in sight.
swarm
swɔːm
swɔrm
Definition
(verb) to move in a large group
Example
The crowd swarms towards the stage.
Teacher's comment
Swarm is often used to describe a group of something negative, like insects.
span
span
spæn
Definition
(noun) the width of something from one side to the other—often + of
Example
The bridge has a span of 500 meters.
Example
The bridge has a span of 100 meters.
Example
She measured the span of the room with a tape measure.
Example
The project spanned over several months.
Example
The discussion is spanning various topics.
fellows
Definition
(noun) a male person : a boy or man
Example
I have many fellow students in my class.
Example
She enjoys the fellowship of her colleagues at work.
Example
The organization offers various fellowships for research projects.
fashion model size
ˈmɑdəl saɪz
ˈmɒdl saɪz
Definition
(noun) The standard or ideal size typically used for fashion models.
Example
She was rejected by the agency because she didn't fit the model size requirements.
Example
The store carries various model sizes for different body types.
Teacher's comment
Maya Angelou sets up the poem with these words to indicate that she is not society's typical ideal of beauty.
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Now watch the video and complete the gaps with the correct word.