This is a funny movie that went unnoticed in movie theaters. I recommend it, though. This scene is really nice and my Thomas Prime 5 students loved it.
No matter often introduces clauses in statements that express frustration or encouragement. No matter is commonly combined with who, what, when, why, where, or the intensifier how + adjective or adverb.I. Complete the blanks with the correct "no matter" clause:
1. __________ the couple do, they will always argue.
2. They disagreed about several issues, ___________________ hard they tried to agree with each other.
3. _______________ tired they were, they kept on driving all day long.
4. They were very tired during the night. They decided they would sleep in a hotel, _________________ it was located.
5. They didn't want to stop during the trip, _____________ they would arrive to their destination.
6. _____________ much they sang and laughed, they would always fight during the trip.
7. No matter ____________ started the fight, they never reached an agreement.
II. Discuss these questions.
1. Why do you think they fight so much?
2. How natural is it for lovers to travel together and argue with each other? Have you ever experienced it?
3. Do you prefer to travel withou previous planning and sleep wherever there is a hotel or do you prefer to have everything reserved by the time you go traveling? Why?
III. SONG - Before you listen to the song try to complete the blanks with "no matter " clauses:
SONG DOWNLOAD - BOYZONE - NO MATTER WHAT
WORKSHEET
MOVIE SEGMENT DOWNLOAD - WANDERLUST
_____________ they tell us
______________they do
______________ they teach us
What we believe is true
______________ they call us
However they attack
_______________ they take us
We'll find our own way back
I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm notI know our love's foreverI know
no matter what
If only tears were laughter
If only night was day
If only prayers were answered
Then we would hear God say
____________ they tell you
_____________they do
_____________ they teach you
What you believe is true
And I will keep you safe and strong
And sheltered from the storm
_____________ it's barren
A dream is being born
_____________ they follow
_____________ They lead
_____________ they judge us
I'll be everyone you need
No matter if the sun don't shine
Or if the skies aren't blue
______________ the ending
My life began with you
I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm notI know
this love's forever
That's all that matters now
No matter what
No, no matter what
No, no matter what
No, no matter
That's all that matters to me
No, no matter
That's all that matters to me
No, no matter
That's all that matters to me
No, no matter
That's all that matters to me
No, no matter what
That's all that matters to me
No, no matter what
That's all that matters to me
Answer key:
I.
1. No matter what
2. No matter how
3. Nomateter how
4. No matter where
5. Nomatter when
6. No matter how
7. No matter who
III. SONG
