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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep13_Your Fault

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11 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. Guess the word from its definition.

1. A nervous or worried feeling in your stomach. _______
2. To secretly listen to someone’s conversation._______
3. To refuse an offer, request, or invitation. _______
4. To be easily noticed because of being different or special. _______
5. A small, self-satisfied smile that can seem rude or annoying. _______
6. To take revenge or make things fair after being wronged._______
7. To keep talking about something that has already been settled. _______
8. To accept that you and someone else have different opinions and stop arguing. _______
9. To surprise someone when they are not ready._______
10. To believe a lie, trick, or joke. _______
11. To slowly become less close to someone over time. _______
12. To move slightly to make space for someone or something. _______
13. To do something nice to fix a mistake or make someone feel better. _______
14. Feeling too pleased with yourself in a way that may annoy others._______
15. A way of telling someone to go ahead and do what they want. _______
Question 2
2.

3. Complete each gap with one word.

1. He looked _______ after winning the game.
2. We used to be best friends, but we _______ apart over the years.
3. She felt betrayed and planned to _______ the score with her ex-friend.
4. He felt _______ in his stomach when he had to speak in public.
5. It’s rude to _______ on other people’s private talks.
6. We’ve discussed this already; let’s not _______ a dead horse.
7. Her bright red dress made her _______ out in the crowd.
8. He didn’t want to argue, so he suggested they agree to _______ .
9. She tried to hide her _______ when her friend made a mistake.
10. "I’d like to watch the movie again." – "Go ahead, _______ yourself out!"
11. He always _______ for his sister’s pranks.
12. He felt bad for missing their dinner and tried to make it _______ to her with flowers.
13. Can you _______ over a little so I can sit down?
14. The question caught him off _______ , and he didn’t know what to say.
15. She _______ down the job offer because the salary was too low.
Question 3
3.

4. Write an essay about a time when unexpected news gave you knots in your stomach. Use at least 5-7 words or phrases from Quizlet_Short in your writing

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 13

Or you may watch the video below.
Question 4
4.

3. Mark the lines that have no mistakes

[00:00:42 - 00:10:43]

Question 5
5.

4. Complete each gap with 1-3 words

[00:10:44 - 00:20:27]

1. - Didn't like the _______ talks, huh?
- You only demanded the _______ because you know I love it.
- You take our _______ in Aspen and I'm vindictive? Come on! You'll _______ use that place.
- Hardly? How about never?
2. You know, I meant what I said at that meeting. I will _______ tomorrow. Just give me the word.
3. You know what I really, truly want? _______ . I mean, if somehow we could _______ the playing field, then, um, maybe I could find a way to come back.
4. - I never thought of you as a diner person.
- I'm not. The coffee's just _______ . Well, it's late and I needed to get out of the house, and it was the only place still open.
- I _______ to interrupt.
5. It was my first week in college and I went to a... a meeting of the Young Republicans where Rex gave a speech. And I went up to him afterward and _______ myself, and told him that I agreed with his _______ on the _______ .
6. And I knew by the time he got me back to my _______ , that one day I was gonna be Mrs Rex Van de Kamp.
7. And even now, you know, after the _______ , I know that _______ to be together.
8. - Is he a good person?
- Aside from the _______ , yes.
9. You know, the house isn't that big, Rodney. You're gonna have to stop _______ .
10. - Is there anything I can do to _______ to you?
- Well, for starters, you can _______ that disgusting _______ off your face.
11. It happens a little bit at a time. Years go by, the kids burn you out, I'm on the road so much, we just _______ . It's complicated.
12. - For years I have stayed married to a woman that I don't love, because I _______ to God. So, don't talk to me about responsibilities.
- So your take on this is you're the _______ ?
- Oh, I can see that we're just going to have to _______ .
13. - Why is my Dad sitting out on the _______ ?
- Because I _______ of the house.
14. I expected a bigger reaction. I've been sitting here with _______ in my stomach.
15. But, you know, that's who he is. I mean, it's been going on for years. My mom's _______ with it.
Question 6
6.

5. Write a short summary of each scene. Use the given words and phrases in your writing

[00:20:28 - 00:30:52]

1. John and Gaby
return a call
opportunity
take advantage of something
compete
take off

Question 7
7.

2. Paul and Zach
uproot
fresh start
taut

Question 8
8.

3. Rex and George
prescription
run into someone
even the score with someone
fall for something
classy lady
tend to
perceptive

Question 9
9.

4. Paul and Susan
confession
be concerned about something
eavesdrop on someone
accident
assume
crib
chapter
relive
discretion

Question 10
10.

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

[00:30:53 - 00:41:12]

1. John caught me______________ . Obviously, I'm going to give back the ring.
2. When I was a kid, I always played _______ the rules. I never _______________ a test. Never even missed a ___________ . But I can't help ______________ how wonderful it would have been to have made at least one mistake like you.
3. Are you OK? I know this is a lot to ___________ all at once.
4. - I couldn't let you keep thinking that you killed someone. No one should carry that kind of ___________ .
- Or you just didn't want me ____________ my mouth.
5. - You're right. You're right. I guess I just got so upset because... Oh, whatever. Let's not ________________ horse. It's over. I'm sorry. Good night.
- OK. Get it ___________________ .
6. The next morning, Gabrielle returned the engagement ring to her ___________ lover. A gesture that was met with _____________ enthusiasm.
7. - Where would we live? Here, with your roommates? The only decoration in the bathroom is a _________ .
- We could get our own place.
- How? You're barely making minimum _________ .
8. - Well, it ______________ that my dad and I aren't moving after all.
- What?
- Yeah, he _________________ . So I guess we're gonna keep living ___________ the street.
9. Listen, I know being dramatic is the _______________ of every teenager, but come on.
10. Of course, a _____________ of responsibility isn't always easy. And as the years go on, it's a burden that can become too heavy for some to _________ .
11. Zach, I can't stay long. If my mom catches me, she'll __________ .
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