American English File 2. Song "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" by Sting

 Song facts

This song was originally recorded by Sting, the singer and songwriter, who first became famous as part of the group The Police. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free was one of his first hits as a solo artist in 1985.

GLOSSARY

precious = special or expensive
got to = have to
whipping boy = a person that you are bad to
despise = hate
beast = animal
gilded = made of gold
tear…apart = break completely
conditioned to believe = always told to think something is true
riches = money

Listen and do the test to check your understanding

Quiz created by Veronika Bebekh with GoConqr