DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep6_Running to Stand Still

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PRE-WATCHING TASKS

WHILE WATCHING TASKS

POST-WATCHING TASKS

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep6_Running to Stand Still

Last updated about 1 month ago

23 questions

PRE-WATCHING TASKS

1. Here is the link to the Quizlet module with words and phrases you will need for doing this part of the tasks.
QUIZLET_SHORT

2. Match the words and phrases to their definitions

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
be fresh out		To think that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but without proof yet
Underestimate		To join pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread
Suspect someone of something		Something is more complicated or important than it seems at first
For no good reason		To try anything, even unlikely options, to solve a problem or avoid failure
Last resort		An opportunity that has already been missed and cannot be taken anymore
That is overstating it		To annoy or make someone angry
Sew		To think that something or someone is less important, capable, or difficult than they really are
Blend in		To strongly dislike or hate something or someone
Sneaky		Doing something in a secret or dishonest way to avoid being noticed
It’s not uncommon		To use a quicker or easier way to do something or get somewhere
Have a lot on one’s plate		Without a clear or fair explanation
Stick with something		To look or act like the people or things around you so you’re not noticed
Get cracking		To start doing something quickly or immediately
That ship has sailed		To continue doing something even if it’s hard or takes time
Tick someone off		To not have any more of something; to be completely out of it
Despise		To have a lot of responsibilities or things to do
Take a shortcut		The final option or solution when all others have failed
Grasp at straws		It happens sometimes; it’s not rare
There’s more to it		To describe something as bigger, better, or worse than it really is

Complete each gap with 1-3 words
She wore a simple dress to _______  with the crowd.
He said the movie was the best ever, but I think that is _______ .
They were grasping _______  to save their failing business.
It’s _______  to feel nervous before an exam.
My grandmother taught me how to _______  when I was a child.
He acts happy, but there’s _______ ; he’s hiding something.
She _______  lying, so she always tells the truth.
We’re _______  orange juice; I just finished the last glass with breakfast.
I have a lot _______  this week, so I can’t go to the party.
He started yelling for _______ , and everyone was confused.
He took a _______  in the project, but it didn’t turn out well.
I wanted to apply for the job, but that _______ ; the deadline was last week.
We need to _______  if we want to finish the project on time.
If I can’t find a job here, moving abroad will be my _______ .
Don’t _______  her; she’s stronger than she looks.
The police suspect the man _______  stealing the car.
The _______  cat stole a piece of fish from the table.
It really _______  when people are late.
Learning a new language is hard, but I’ll _______  it.

4. Write about a time when you had a lot on your plate. How did you manage to stay organized?
Use as many of the given words and phrases as possible, but include at least 7 of them:
despise
suspect someone of something
underestimate
stick with something
last resort
be fresh out
tick someone off
get cracking
sneaky
sew
That ship has sailed
it's not uncommon
take a shortcut
blend in
there's more to it
have a lot on one's plate
that is overstating it
for no good reason
grasp at straws

WHILE WATCHING TASKS

1. Here is the link to the FULL Quizlet module in case if you struggle with any vocabulary.
QUIZLET_FULL
WORDLIST
2. Here is the link to the movie. You may download it to your computer.
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, SEASON 1, EPISODE 6
Or you may watch the video below.

Complete the gaps with the given words and phrases. You will find them below the exercise
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Husbands __________  with wives, parents cross ___________  with children. But the ______________________  often involve women and their mothers-in-law. The war for control of Carlos began the night he proposed, and Gabrielle had been __________________  to Juanita ever since. From the _______________  agreement which she ________________  signed... to the selection of wedding music she _____________ ... to the color of the house paint she hadn't wanted, Gabrielle had suffered one ___________  after another. And now that Juanita suspected her daughter-in-law of having an ___________ , it had become __________________________ , in this war... no ______________  would be taken.
- Carlos, you always say you're not ____________  away enough for retirement.
- You know, baby, it would be a good idea if we _____________  on expenses.
Well, since I'm gonna have to be doing the cooking and the cleaning and all the shopping like the other wives, I'm gonna be ______________  at night, just like all the other wives. Till I build up my ____________ , of course. And that might take a couple of years.
Sadly for Juanita, she had ignored the first rule of war... Never __________________  your enemy.
Of the many _____________  rituals, none is quite so ______________  as the neighborhood yard sale. Shoppers come to _________________  the discarded belongings of someone they don't know, in hopes of finding _____________  they don't really need, each so _______________   to save a few pennies they often miss _____________________ .
Got to say I was a little surprised to see Mary Alice's __________  for sale. She got it for doing _________________for the Chamber of Commerce.
- So, how did you get the ____________ ?
- The usual way. Asking too many questions.
Don't worry about it. I'm not letting her out ________________ .
I'm not surprised he's playing it ______________________ . Paul knows we're _____________ .
He did _______________  your house. I mean the kid's obviously troubled in some way.
- Mr. Young, I can't just medicate him _________________ .
- Forget the Freud and _______________  the drugs.
I would like to ______________  the next part of our meeting to our parent coordinator, the amazing Maisy Gibbons.
Tilda and Frances and I went to the ______________  yesterday, and we were a little troubled by the ending. Killing the wolf. It sends the wrong message to our kids. We believe that animals should only be euthanized as a ________________ .
In our version, the wolf is aggressive because he has a __________  in his ________ , and the woodsman will take out the thorn and send Mr. Wolf on his way.
So, you are aware that the wolf is a bad guy? He eats Little Red's grandma. If you let him go, he's gonna _________________  other ________________  old ladies.
Well, with ____________________ , let's leave the creative suggestions to the mothers who have ______________________________ .
I don't worry about John. Both he and Danielle are in the ____________________ .
Susan was _______________  by Paul's ____________   answers. She was convinced he was _________________  hiding Zach and hiding the truth.
- Do you remember those two eggs I let you borrow last Christmas? I need those back.
- Gosh, honey, I'm ______________ .
I'm not sure. Do you know how to __________________ ?

5. Describe what is happening in the screenshots. Give as many details as you can.
[00:19:37 - 00:30:34]

6. Complete each gap with one word
[00:30:35 - 00:41:12]
1. Just all these _______  they make me take. They kinda make me _______ .
2. - I don't want to _______  you. I just left some important papers here. What are you doing?
- I'm repairing a _______  mug.
- Why don't you just buy a new one?
- Because I think it's better to _______  what you already have.
3. You _______  me, Rex. For no _______  reason.
4. Well, if that's the case, then take me right here, right now. The house is _______ . There are no burritos lying around to _______  my focus.
5. That night, while most of Wisteria Lane dreamt the night away, Lynette was in the middle
of her own personal _______ . _______  her boys would not miss their fairy-tale debut,
Lynette had stayed up 18 hours straight, _______ . But she began to fear her story would not have a happy ending. Luckily for Lynette, she had a magic _______  handy.
6. Actually, Carlos, the more I watch her, the more I think she's probably not _______  out on you.
7. - You told her about my _______  problem?
- Don't be mad, mama. I just didn't want you _______  into old habits.
8. - OK, give me a break here. I'm just grasping at _______ .
- I'm sorry. It's just I'm worried about Zach. It's really _______  in there.
9. Juanita was now more _______  than ever that her _______  daughter-in-law was having an affair.
10. This is a bit awkward. There has been an _______  with the programs. Celia Bond is still _______  with costumes.
11. Isn't it better to settle this once and for all rather than _______  all this alpha-mom crap until our kids _______ ?
12. And just so you know, next spring, when we do "Bambi," his mother's gonna take a _______  to the heart and you're gonna like it.
13. The search for power begins when we're quite young. As children, we're taught that the power of good triumphs over the power of _______ . But as we get older, we realize that nothing is ever that simple. _______  of evil always remain.

POST-WATCHING TASKS

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep6_Running to Stand Still

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep6_Running to Stand Still

1. Here is the link to the Quizlet module with words and phrases you will need for doing this part of the tasks.

QUIZLET_SHORT

2. Match the words and phrases to their definitions

2. Match the words and phrases to their definitions

3. Complete each gap with 1-3 words

4. Write about a time when you had a lot on your plate. How did you manage to stay organized?

1. Here is the link to the FULL Quizlet module in case if you struggle with any vocabulary.

QUIZLET_FULL

WORDLIST

2. Here is the link to the movie. You may download it to your computer.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, SEASON 1, EPISODE 6

3. Complete the gaps with the given words and phrases. You will find them below the exercise

[00:00:41 - 00:10:50]

4. Complete the gaps with the missing parts of the lines

[00:10:51 - 00:19:36]

5. Describe what is happening in the screenshots. Give as many details as you can.[00:19:37 - 00:30:34]

5. Describe what is happening in the screenshots. Give as many details as you can.

[00:19:37 - 00:30:34]

6. Complete each gap with one word

[00:30:35 - 00:41:12]

1. Here is the link to the Quizlet module with words and phrases you will need for doing this part of the tasks.

QUIZLET_SHORT

2. Match the words and phrases to their definitions

2. Match the words and phrases to their definitions

3. Complete each gap with 1-3 words

4. Write about a time when you had a lot on your plate. How did you manage to stay organized?

1. Here is the link to the FULL Quizlet module in case if you struggle with any vocabulary.

QUIZLET_FULL

WORDLIST

2. Here is the link to the movie. You may download it to your computer.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, SEASON 1, EPISODE 6

3. Complete the gaps with the given words and phrases. You will find them below the exercise

[00:00:41 - 00:10:50]

4. Complete the gaps with the missing parts of the lines

[00:10:51 - 00:19:36]

5. Describe what is happening in the screenshots. Give as many details as you can.[00:19:37 - 00:30:34]

5. Describe what is happening in the screenshots. Give as many details as you can.

[00:19:37 - 00:30:34]

6. Complete each gap with one word

[00:30:35 - 00:41:12]

5. Describe what is happening in the screenshots. Give as many details as you can.
[00:19:37 - 00:30:34]

5. Describe what is happening in the screenshots. Give as many details as you can.
[00:19:37 - 00:30:34]