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What’s Going On

Marvin Gaye

About this song worksheet

A printable ESL song worksheet for “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye (1971), for Level 4 (upper intermediate) learners, with a focus on present continuous. Students listen and fill 14 gaps in the lyrics, then discuss the song.

Discussion questions

  1. What social issues from 1971 are still relevant today?
  2. How does music help people express political opinions?
  3. Have you ever felt judged for your appearance or beliefs?

A printable song worksheet for What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye, focusing on Present continuous. Includes gap-fill, vocabulary, and discussion activities.

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