DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep5_Come In, Stranger

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

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4. Imagine you are talking to a person who always blames others for everything. Make up and write down 7 questions you would ask them
Use as many of the following words and phrases as you can:
break in
ruthless
strive for something
terrific
end up somewhere
turn down
blame someone for something
show up
drift away
stop by
bat one's eyes
in disguise
make a living
scrape together

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 5
Or you may watch the video below.

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3. Mark the statements true or false
[00:00:49 - 00:10:34]
1. Mrs. Frome was happy to ask Susan to look after her cat

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2. Susan's misfortunes were commonplace

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3. The residents of Wisteria Lane were warned that their phone conversations were listened in on.

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4. Susan didn't give the screwdriver to the investigators because she thought they would laugh at her

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5. Gaby thought Susan and Mike were a couple, so she was surprised that they weren’t sitting together at the meeting.

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6. Bree didn’t want to help Lynette with Barcliff Academy because she was planning to have more kids who would eventually attend Barcliff too.

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7. Barcliff Academy became interested in the Scavo kids because they are identical twins

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8. Rex didn't think Bree needed to be afraid because she owned four guns and was a member of the NRA.

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Complete each gap with 1-3 words
[00:10:35 - 00:19:59]
Hey. Screwdriver girl. I just came by to tell you that I took your evidence into the _______ .
You seem like a really sweet guy in an interesting _______  but I'm not really available.
Ten-four. I'm on my way. I gotta go. Apparently there's a _______ .
I'm not gonna stop my life just because she decides to _______ , I might add.
I've given her everything she ever wanted, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. I feel her _______  and further away.
I'm sorry I _______  you, but we're strong people. And we don't cry about our problems. We find ways _______ .
While the residents of Wisteria Lane kept up their patrols in an effort to _______ , Lynette _______  to break her children into Barcliff Academy.
- You know, Juanita, I'm not going to the supermarket. I'm going to the lingerie store.
- Good. I need some bras.
- I'm gonna be a while. And I might _______ .
- I have a face.
So you remember the cop from the Neighborhood Watch meeting? He agreed to _______  check on the screwdriver I found at Mrs. Frome's house.
So the weird thing is the cop _______ on a date .
I'm sorry. My life is just _______  right now.
Is your father here? We're _______  a patrol today.
- What happened to your _______ ?
- That's where my mother died. I _______  the floor trying to get out the blood.
No! You know, and _______  I am not one of those women who has a _______  in her heart that can only be filled by a baby. I like my life a lot. It's very _______ .
- I told him another man asked me out. It was a perfect opportunity for Mike _______ , and nothing.
- Did you _______ ?
It's how it is with me: a guy just smiles at me three times and I'm picking out _______ .
You think Mike is a Karl _______ ?

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5. Write a short summary of the scene. Avoid the unnecessary details
[00:20:00 - 00:29:48]
Make sure to use the following phrases:
screw up
pull up stakes
soap opera
bored
mother-in-law
donation
home-schooling
sacrifice
sing off-key
brakes screeching
hose
eggnog
spice up the wardrobe
impromptu holiday dinner

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6. Correct the mistakes in the lines
[00:29:49 - 00:41:11]
1. Mm. I got one. Kelly Halstatter. In eighth grade, she used to split in my gym shoes.
_______ 
2. Two DUIs, one check-fighting and an open bench warrant.
_______ 
3. You tossed out that little sacrifice moment a while ago. And it occurred to me, I've made sacrifices over the past six years. I gave up my career.
_______ 
4. How are we gonna scoop together 15 grand for this endowment?
_______ 
5. Well, I thought we were creacking. Does this need to be a big deal?
_______ 
6. I know who you are. You're a Karl in this guys.
_______ 
7. Why do I always pick the cycles?
_______ 
8. Oh, thank God. Ok, don't ask any questions. Just get somebody down here to pick me off at the corner of Ninth and Foster.
_______ 
9. So let me get this street. He chocked down one of our pine trees?
_______ _______ 
10. But God, in his intimate wisdom, gave me a reason to live.
_______ 
11. He never held him. He would yellow scream at him for no reason at all.
_______ 
12. Something inside me slapped. At that moment, I found a way to be strong.
_______ 
13. People by their very nature are always on the lookout for intruders... trying to present those on the outside from getting in. But there will always be those who horse their way into our lives, just as there will be those we invite in.
_______ _______ 

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
He turned		her eyes at him.
He felt their friendship drifting		away as they talked less.
You need to work hard if you strive		down the invitation to the party.
He went to the party in		a living as an artist, but he loves it.
It’s hard to make		all his savings to buy a car.
We waited for an hour,		but nobody showed up.
A ruthless decision might hurt		up in trouble.
Don’t forget to lock the windows		for success.
Can you stop		so no one could break in.
He couldn’t say no when she batted		others but benefit the company.
Don’t blame me		was absolutely terrific.
The view from the mountain		for your mistakes.
He scraped together		by the store and get some milk?
Be careful, or you might end		disguise as a superhero.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep5_Come In, Stranger

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

4. Imagine you are talking to a person who always blames others for everything. Make up and write down 7 questions you would ask them

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 5

3. Mark the statements true or false[00:00:49 - 00:10:34]1. Mrs. Frome was happy to ask Susan to look after her cat

3. Mark the statements true or false

[00:00:49 - 00:10:34]

2. Susan's misfortunes were commonplace

3. The residents of Wisteria Lane were warned that their phone conversations were listened in on.

4. Susan didn't give the screwdriver to the investigators because she thought they would laugh at her

5. Gaby thought Susan and Mike were a couple, so she was surprised that they weren’t sitting together at the meeting.

6. Bree didn’t want to help Lynette with Barcliff Academy because she was planning to have more kids who would eventually attend Barcliff too.

7. Barcliff Academy became interested in the Scavo kids because they are identical twins

8. Rex didn't think Bree needed to be afraid because she owned four guns and was a member of the NRA.

4. Complete each gap with 1-3 words

[00:10:35 - 00:19:59]

5. Write a short summary of the scene. Avoid the unnecessary details[00:20:00 - 00:29:48]Make sure to use the following phrases:screw uppull up stakessoap operaboredmother-in-lawdonationhome-schoolingsacrificesing off-keybrakes screechinghoseeggnogspice up the wardrobeimpromptu holiday dinner

5. Write a short summary of the scene. Avoid the unnecessary details

[00:20:00 - 00:29:48]

6. Correct the mistakes in the lines

[00:29:49 - 00:41:11]

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

3. Match the parts of the lines

3. Match the parts of the lines

4. Imagine you are talking to a person who always blames others for everything. Make up and write down 7 questions you would ask them

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 5

3. Mark the statements true or false[00:00:49 - 00:10:34]1. Mrs. Frome was happy to ask Susan to look after her cat

3. Mark the statements true or false

[00:00:49 - 00:10:34]

2. Susan's misfortunes were commonplace

3. The residents of Wisteria Lane were warned that their phone conversations were listened in on.

4. Susan didn't give the screwdriver to the investigators because she thought they would laugh at her

5. Gaby thought Susan and Mike were a couple, so she was surprised that they weren’t sitting together at the meeting.

6. Bree didn’t want to help Lynette with Barcliff Academy because she was planning to have more kids who would eventually attend Barcliff too.

7. Barcliff Academy became interested in the Scavo kids because they are identical twins

8. Rex didn't think Bree needed to be afraid because she owned four guns and was a member of the NRA.

4. Complete each gap with 1-3 words

[00:10:35 - 00:19:59]

5. Write a short summary of the scene. Avoid the unnecessary details[00:20:00 - 00:29:48]Make sure to use the following phrases:screw uppull up stakessoap operaboredmother-in-lawdonationhome-schoolingsacrificesing off-keybrakes screechinghoseeggnogspice up the wardrobeimpromptu holiday dinner

5. Write a short summary of the scene. Avoid the unnecessary details

[00:20:00 - 00:29:48]

6. Correct the mistakes in the lines

[00:29:49 - 00:41:11]

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

3. Match the parts of the lines

3. Mark the statements true or false
[00:00:49 - 00:10:34]
1. Mrs. Frome was happy to ask Susan to look after her cat

3. Mark the statements true or false
[00:00:49 - 00:10:34]
1. Mrs. Frome was happy to ask Susan to look after her cat