Learn English with The Lego Movie

• ☐ ☐ ☐ a doorway [n] - the space between two rooms
• ☐ ☐ ☐ the ceiling [n] - the top of a room
• ☐ ☐ ☐ the floor [n] - the bottom of a room
• ☐ ☐ ☐ fit in [phv] - be liked by everyone
• ☐ ☐ ☐ get (something) down [phv] - do something correctly
• ☐ ☐ ☐ jumping jacks [n] - a type of exercise
• ☐ ☐ ☐ Hit 'em! [exp] - Let's do this!
• ☐ ☐ ☐ be put to sleep [exp] - be killed
• ☐ ☐ ☐ obey [v] - follow (rules)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a turn signal [n] - a light that indicates a car will turn
• ☐ ☐ ☐ drop off [phv] - leave behind
• ☐ ☐ ☐ headlines [n] - the most important news stories
• ☐ ☐ ☐ root for [v] - cheer for
• ☐ ☐ ☐ return a compliment [exp] - say something nice after someone says something nice to you
• ☐ ☐ ☐ weird [adj] - strange
• ☐ ☐ ☐ blow (something) up [phv] - destroy

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb, [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression

• This 3D animated film follows Emmet, a completely ordinary LEGO mini-figure.
• The evil tyrant, Lord Business, is the leader of the Lego world.
• In this clip, we meet Emmet and see his daily routine.

1. What things does Emmet say hello to?
   his apartment
   the doorway
   the wall
   the ceiling
   the floor
   the book
   
   
2. What was the first step?
   breathe
   read a book
   smile
   
   
3. What exercise does Emmet do?
   push-ups
   jumping jacks
   boxing
   
   
4. What should Emmet do while showering?
   keep the soap out of his eyes
   brush his teeth
   eat breakfast
   
   
5. Who does he eat breakfast with?
   his cat
   his wife
   his plant
   
   
6. What happens if people don't follow the rules?
   They will be put in jail.
   They will have to pay a fine.
   They will be killed.
   
   
7. What happens on Tuesday?
   Everyone gets a free taco.
   No one has to work.
   There will be an election for the president.
   
   
8. What is the name of the TV show?
   Where are my pants?
   Go to sleep!
   The Lego Show
   
   
9. Who does Emmet say hello to on the street?
   Joe
   President Business
   Surfer Dave
   Sherry
   
   
10. Which cat has a very deep voice (meow)?
    Jeff
    Dexter
    Fluffy Jr.
    
    
11. What is step twelve?
    Follow the rules for driving.
    Say hello to your neighbors.
    Play sports.
    
    
12. What is the name of Emmet's favorite song?
    Everything is awesome
    Dreams
    Lego Lego Lego
    
    
13. When should Emmet drop off his dry-cleaning?
    at noon
    before noon
    after noon
    
    
14. Which sports team should Emmet cheer for?
    the Lego team
    the local team
    the best team
    
    
15. What should Emmet do if someone gives him a compliment?
    return the compliment
    smile
    share some food
    
    
16. How much does the coffee cost?
    30 dollars
    32 dollars
    37 dollars
    
    
17. How does Emmet feel about the cost of the coffee?
    It is reasonable.
    It is too expensive.
    It is awesome.
    
    
18. What are Emmet's coworkers talking about while they are walking to work?
    last night's episode of their favorite TV show
    the job
    Emmet
    
    
19. What is Emmet's job?
    a chef
    a taxi driver
    a construction worker
    
    
20. What things do the workers have to blow up?
    everything weird
    everything old
    everything big
    
    
21. How long do they sing the song?
    for a few minutes
    for 5 hours
    for a few days
    
    
22. What foods do the workers want to have after work?
    croissants
    sausages
    pizza
    chicken wings
    hamburgers
    tacos
    
    
23. What does Emmet want to do after work?
    Go home and rest.
    Spend time with the special people in his life.
    Sing another song.
    
    

1. Do you have a routine that you follow every morning? What are the steps?
2. Emmet seems lonely, like he doesn't have many friends. How do they show this in the video?
3. How much does a café latte at Starbucks cost? Is it too expensive? What do you think is a fair price for a café latte?
4. Emmet seems to know (or know the names of) his neighbors. How well do you know your neighbors? What are the names of the people/families in the apartments/houses next to you? Do you greet them when you see them?
5. What sports teams do you root for? Why did you choose those teams? (The city? A famous player? A cool logo?)
6. Do you like to hang out with your co-workers/classmates outside of work/class? What are the pros and cons?
7. What type of Lego is your favorite? (City? Castle? Space? Star Wars? Harry Potter?)
8. When you use(d) Lego, do (did) you prefer to follow the directions or make your own creations? Why?