DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep10_Come Back to Me

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18 questions

PRE-WATCHING TASKS

WHILE WATCHING TASKS

POST-WATCHING TASKS

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep10_Come Back to Me

Last updated about 1 month ago

18 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. Label the pictures 

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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
I always _____________  my brother when he plays basketball.
In a ____________________  like this, we must be ready to adapt quickly.
As we age, it’s normal to get _____________ .
When I apologized for being late, he just _________________  and smiled.
After years of traveling, she decided to move to Italy _____________ .
He _______________  realized that she was right all along.
The drawer was full of __________________ , like pens, keys, and coins.
Living by the beach is nice, but it’s not ______________________________  in winter.
He was too stressed to ___________________  during the interview.
When I saw the empty fridge, _________________  me that I forgot to go shopping.
I’ll try to __________  up some chairs for the extra guests.
He ___________________  in the room to check if the kids were asleep.
Voting for him felt like picking the ________________________ .
She ______________  enough food to last through the storm.
His parents paid his _________  to get him out of jail.
I find that luxury brands are often ______________ .
The beautiful scenery seemed to ___________  everyone into staying longer.
I need to ________________  today, like going to the bank and picking up groceries.

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

WHILE WATCHING TASKS

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.

3. Complete the missing parts of the lines
[00:00:43 - 00:09:44]
1. To understand Maisy Gibbons, you first need to know how she spent her afternoons. Her _______ . Her evenings were spent washing dishes and helping with homework. But her afternoons, well, they were spent in the company of men. _______ . And Maisy Gibbons was willing to help them.
2. Well, maybe if it was just my secret. But the way I see it, I keep the secrets of every man who comes to me. And I_______ . A few years back, Harold lost his job and we _______ . And then one day one of my club friends asked why she hadn't seen me around lately. And I told her that we couldn't afford it any more. She _______ , but I saw her get that look in her eye, that look of... pity.
3. Every morality play has its cast of characters. There is always an innocent victim, a _______ , a _______ , a _______  and a _______ . This morality play was being produced at the Fairview County Courthouse. Its _______ .
4. - We _______ . The defendant's company imported _______ . And his business partner, Mr Tanaka, _______ , and Mr Solis himself _______ .
- Dog ate your client's passport, Mr Hartley?
- It's _______ Your Honor, but we maintain that Kisho Tanaka _______ . Mr Solis is no business partner _______ . And I'd also like _______  for his wife and his mother, who is hospitalised in a coma as we speak.
- Bring me the passport and Mr Solis can visit his mother. Until then, _______ . What's next?
5. Hey, didn't you have a lunch today?
- I'm gonna cancel it. The boys _______ .
6. - I'm gonna eat upstairs. I've got a ton of homework.
- What, _______ ?
7. - What about tomorrow while Julie's at school? I've got an early job and that's it.
- Oh, no good. My publisher's _______ . What about Friday?
- I'm re-piping a house.
- Damn Karl! Not even married to him any more _______ .
8. - Were you with a woman? Did you tell her that you have a wife _______ ?
- All right, even if I was seeing someone, I have every right to. _______ .
9. Why don't you just _______ ? I'll pull out the sofa bed and you can take her right there. Andrew! Danielle! Daddy's _______ !

4. Complete the summary of the scene with your own words
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Eddie Britt didn't like worrying because _______ , so she decided to _______ . Gabrielle asked Yao Lin to help her find Carlos's passport, but _______ . To make her shut up, Gabrielle had to write her a check for three weeks in advance. Suddenly, Gaby saw _______ . She didn't want her neighbors to understand what was happening, so she _______ .
Lynette finally had some free time because her kids were with the nanny, but _______ . Bree advised her to _______ . Lynette was concerned that the camera would be _______ . When Lynette asked about Bree's family situation, Bree said that _______ and that she believed that _______ .
Susan invited Mike over to finally have their special moment together, but _______ . Julie asked not to _______ but Susan and Mike _______ . Mike took Zach back to his father but before leaving _______ .
Rex visited Maisy, and she asked him about moving back home. Rex said that _______ . Maisy said he was still _______ and he had to tell _______ , but Rex was afraid _______ . Maisy said that sometimes _______ .

5. 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
[00:20:53 - 00:29:59]
1. - How am I supposed to live without a car?
- OK, Gabrielle, listen. Tanaka's still _____________  and they're gonna want Carlos to _________  on him. So, this is their way of playing _____________ . You know, I'm guessing that they're not done yet.
- Why? What else could they take from us?
- Pretty much anything. It's all ______________  if they even think they can __________  it to _____________________ .
2. - I have ________  myself up from dirt to afford these things and no one is gonna take them away from me.
- Then I suggest you find yourself a good hiding place. They can't take what they can't find. Oh, and if you can _____________ that passport too, that would be good.
3. - What have you got there?
- My __________ . I know how you've always loved it and I thought you might wanna borrow it for a while.
- Well, that's very _______________  of you.
- Say, can I store some __________________  in your garage?
4. - Excuse me, I'm here to see Rex Van de Kamp. Apparently he had a heart attack. I'm not sure...
- He's being ____________  for surgery right now. If you'd like to wait...
-  Could I at least _________  my head in? I'm his wife.
5. But after further viewing ______________ on Lynette Claire might be doing her job a little too well.
6. I told Zach that he could trust you and you ___________  him in.
7. - Mrs. Solis, we have a ____________  to enter your house and ______________  any goods which we suspect may have been _____________ ... illegally.
- We're not into ____________ .
8. Carlos, I love you so much. I would give up a houseful of expensive _________  just to put this ___________  us and have you home with me.
9. There's a ________________  on the back wall of my ___________ . My passport is there, along with some papers. Take the passport to the lawyer and _________  the papers.

6. Describe what is going on in the screenshots
[00:30:00 - 00:41:12]

POST-WATCHING TASKS

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep10_Come Back to Me

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep10_Come Back to Me

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. Label the pictures

3. 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

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.

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

3. Complete the missing parts of the lines

[00:00:43 - 00:09:44]

4. Complete the summary of the scene with your own words

[00:09:45 - 00:20:52]

5. 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

[00:20:53 - 00:29:59]

6. Describe what is going on in the screenshots
[00:30:00 - 00:41:12]

6. Describe what is going on in the screenshots

[00:30:00 - 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. Label the pictures

3. 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

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.

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

3. Complete the missing parts of the lines

[00:00:43 - 00:09:44]

4. Complete the summary of the scene with your own words

[00:09:45 - 00:20:52]

5. 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

[00:20:53 - 00:29:59]

6. Describe what is going on in the screenshots
[00:30:00 - 00:41:12]

6. Describe what is going on in the screenshots

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

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep10_Come Back to Me

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep10_Come Back to Me

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. Label the pictures

3. 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

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.

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

3. Complete the missing parts of the lines

[00:00:43 - 00:09:44]

4. Complete the summary of the scene with your own words

[00:09:45 - 00:20:52]

5. 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

[00:20:53 - 00:29:59]

6. Describe what is going on in the screenshots[00:30:00 - 00:41:12]

6. Describe what is going on in the screenshots

[00:30:00 - 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. Label the pictures

3. 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

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.

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

3. Complete the missing parts of the lines

[00:00:43 - 00:09:44]

4. Complete the summary of the scene with your own words

[00:09:45 - 00:20:52]

5. 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

[00:20:53 - 00:29:59]

6. Describe what is going on in the screenshots[00:30:00 - 00:41:12]

6. Describe what is going on in the screenshots

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

6. Describe what is going on in the screenshots
[00:30:00 - 00:41:12]

6. Describe what is going on in the screenshots
[00:30:00 - 00:41:12]