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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep10_Come Back to Me

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POST-WATCHING TASKS
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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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Mmuae Afoforo a Wobɛpaw:
stored up
waved it off
scare
for good
poked his head
it dawned on
odds and ends
lesser of two evils
all it’s cracked up to be
seduce
fluid situation
bail
root for
wrinkles
eventually
think straight
run errands
overrated
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4. Imagine you are writing a letter to a close friend or family member who is worried about the process of aging and the changes it brings, such as wrinkles, getting older, and the future. They are feeling anxious about it.

In your letter, discuss the following points:

- How aging is a natural process and not necessarily something to fear - The importance of staying positive and focusing on things that matter most in life - Practical advice on how to prepare for the future, both emotionally and practically - Reassurance that getting older doesn’t mean the end of an enjoyable life

Use at least 8 of the following phrases:

run errands

wave it off

bail

store up

wrinkles

overrated

for good

fluid situation

seduce

eventually

root for someone

scare up

odds and ends

poke one's head in

it dawned on (someone)

it's not all it's cracked up to be

lesser of two evils

think straight

Write at least 150 words in a friendly, reassuring tone

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 10

Or you may watch the video below.

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Mmuae Afoforo a Wobɛpaw:
clutter
odds and ends
thoughtful
flip
behind
repossess
hardball
china
scare up
dug
junk
fair game
turned
trace
burn
obtained
prepped
warrant
ill-gotten gains
it dawned
false panel
poke
closet
at large
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6. Describe what is going on in the screenshots

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