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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep11_Move On

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21 questions
PRE-WATCHING TASKS
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WHILE WATCHING TASKS
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POST-WATCHING TASKS
20

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

Question 1
1.

2. Complete each gap with 1-3 words

1. Don’t be such a _______ — learn to say no sometimes!
2. She’s _______ call you, so make sure your phone is charged.
3. His sudden question _______ guard, and I didn’t know what to say.
4. I _______ my old school friend at the mall yesterday — it was such a surprise!
5. She’s been _______ ever since he forgot her birthday last year.
6. This app became the company’s _______ and brought in millions every year.
7. Don’t be _______ on what people think of you — just be yourself.
8. I always double-check my work before submitting it because it’s better to be _______ .
9. She _______ out when she realized she had lost her wallet.
10. _______ was the main reason for their divorce, according to the court.
11. When she explained the problem, it _______ why I had been struggling with the task.
12. My best friend saw _______ a really tough breakup last year.
13. He worked hard on the project, but his boss got all the _______ for it.
14. She _______ the flu and had to stay home for a week.
Question 2
2.

3. Choose the correct option

1. Don’t _________________ over a small mistake; we can fix it.

Question 3
3.

2. Their first restaurant was a ______________, so they opened three more in the city.

Question 4
4.

3. He left the house early to avoid traffic — it’s better to _________________.

Question 5
5.

4. She finally ____________ her role in the team’s success.

Question 6
6.

5. I couldn’t understand the riddle, but then it _______________ — it was so simple!

Question 7
7.

6. He’s still _________________ on his ex, even though they broke up years ago.

Question 8
8.

7. He’s worried he might _______ something after being outside in the rain.

Question 9
9.

8. They __________ with a surprise birthday party.

Question 10
10.

9. The novel she’s reading deals with themes of love and _____________.

Question 11
11.

10. The train was ________________ depart when I finally reached the platform.

Question 12
12.

11. The teacher promised to ____________________ the final exam preparation.

Question 13
13.

12. I hate ______________ my ex at parties; it’s so awkward.

Question 14
14.

13. Everyone knows she’s not a ________________; she always stands her ground.

Question 15
15.

14. Even though they apologized, he still ____________ against them for what happened.

Question 16
16.

4. Do you agree with the saying, "It is better to be safe than sorry"? Why or why not? Write your opinion in a short essay of 10-15 sentences. Be sure to use as many of the provided words and phrases as possible.

it dawned on me
hold a grudge
see someone through something
run into someone
cash cow
adultery
catch someone off guard
be hung up on
be about to do something
get credit for
it is better to be safe than sorry
pushover
flip out
come down with

1. Here are the links to the FULL Quizlet module and the Wordlist in case you struggle with any vocabulary. Feel free to use whichever is more convenient for you.

QUIZLET_FULL

Wordlist (Google Document)

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

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, SEASON 1, EPISODE 11

Or you may watch the video below.
Question 17
17.

3. Complete the gaps. The first letters are given

[00:00:43 - 00:10:12]

1. W_______ five minutes Mrs Huber managed to d_______ what Edie was wearing. In fact, whenever they got together, Mrs Huber i_______ her. She made fun of everything from Edie's make-up... to her taste in men. Yes, Martha Huber could be c_______ , o_______ and d_______ mean. But Edie didn't care, because she was the first real friend Edie Britt had ever had. But now Martha Huber was missing. She had v_______ without a t_______ . And Edie was not embarrassed to a_______ she needed her back.
2. - It's just that Martha always said how a_______ you two were. I just don't see the family r_______ .
- It's there. It just takes a while to become a_______ .
3. I'm not worried, Edie. Martha and I have a very intense b_______ . We were connected at the most primal level. And a few days ago I felt this s_______ in my soul. That's when it first d_______ on me that something had happened to my sister. And then when she didn't arrive at my home as s_______ , well, that's when I knew she was dead.
4. By n_______ , d_______ of neighbours had g_______ . Some came to volunteer. Some came in s_______ . And some came to learn exactly what the police knew... and what they didn't.
5. So, I'll need you to pass out flyers. Put them in the m_______ , the park. Anywhere you think Mrs Huber might have been seen. We need to j_______ on this. Time is of the e_______ .
6. - Hey, how c_______ is Mrs Huber's sister?
- I know. The way she was talking about Mrs Huber it was like she was already dead.
- You don't think she's?
- Oh, no, I'm sure she's fine. We're talking about Mrs Huber, she's like a r_______ .
7. What do you mean you're not taking care of him? Dad's being released today, he's gotta have a place to r_______ .
8. You wanna see how long I can h_______ a g_______ ? Go on and a_______ my father because I promise you you'll be sorry.
9. Fine. I will see him t_______ this, but after that, your father can r_______ in hell for all I care.
10. - I'm r_______ out of money. And in couple of weeks I'm gonna be s_______ .
- Why don't you h_______ some of your jewellery? There's a lot of stuff you never wear and most of it's u_______ .
11. What was he thinking, exporting goods made from s_______ l_______ ? Why couldn't he have e_______ like other white-c_______ criminals?
11. All the Justice Department wants is to make sure that Carlos doesn't s_______ the country. Now, if he's r_______ on b_______ , I can argue that he needs money to live on, and they'll probably u_______ one of the smaller accounts.
12. - Hey. Is this a bad time?
- For you? Of course it is.
- That's cute. T_______ stuff. I need your s_______ .
13. Yeah, I don't have the right washer for this f_______ , so I'm just gonna go across the street and get it.
14. Try r_______ up old photos. It helps.
Question 18
18.

4. Correct the mistakes in the statements

[00:10:13 - 00:19:59]

1. Lynette and Tom were going to buy a coffee maker the next day.
_______
2. Claire was totally naked when she ran into Tom because she had left her clothes upstairs.
_______
3. Gaby didn't want to accept the offers from the modeling agent because they didn't include lunches
_______
4. Bree prepared the tray for Rex with loving care because she had feelings for him.
_______
5. Susan feels that she still has feelings for Carl.
_______
6. Bree decided to ask George out because she liked him.
_______
7. People thought the body was found because Susan suddenly screamed.
_______
Question 19
19.

5. Write a short summary of the scene in up to 10 sentences. Use words #146-185 from the Wordlist in your writing

[00:20:00 - 00:29:00]

Question 20
20.

6. Complete the gaps with the given words and phrases. You will find them below the exercise. Drag the needed word and drop it into the gap

[00:29:01 - 00:41:10]

1. Give it up, plumber. She's not ____________ .
2. - But doesn't it just ___________ ?
- What do you mean?
- You have to get up in front of a room full of people dressed like that. I hope they don't ____________ you.
3. - So that Mike... he seems pretty ________________ .
- Yeah. He's a great guy.
4. Go figure. Even though our marriage was crazy at times, it never got _________ .
5. I know. How many times do I have to hear it? It was a mistake. But don't I ever _______________ for the 13 loyal years beforehand?
6. Basically, we both got ______________ on eggnog and we found ourselves standing under the ______________ , and we were like, "OK, so what do we do now?" So I smiled and he smiled and then Karl reached over and started ____________ me up.
7. I wanna... just tell you that the affair was one thing. I mean, I ____________ you because on some small level I thought that you were in love with her, and now I find out you were just ____________ people at parties!
8. As the police interviewed the residents of Wisteria Lane about the mysterious disappearance of Martha Huber, my husband Paul _____________ it would only be a matter of time before their digging would begin to __________ answers.
9. - Parker's ____________________ .
- Yeah, I noticed that too. I hope he's not coming ______________ a cold.
- He doesn't have a cough yet, but he sort of has this post nasal _________ thing happening.
- I'll make an appointment for him. I always say it is better to be _________ than sorry.
10. Why are you being such a _____________ ? I mean, he cheated _______ you. He's a _________ .
11. - I can't believe Edie ____________ the whole thing up. Susan, I am so sorry. I thought I was done ____________ you.
- Yeah, me too. And just so you know, I'm sorry for _________________ . I shouldn't let you ________ to me like that.
12. That's what I'm talking about, that great ___________________ , joking around. We still argue and _________ each other's buttons.
13. Just so we're clear, so you want to move back in here and be _____________ to me and love me with all your heart and soul?
14. Hi, honey. Did the lawyer tell you the good news? You're gonna make ______________________ . I found your passport.
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