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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES_S1/Ep19_Live Alone and Like It

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17 questions
PRE-WATCHING TASKS
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WHILE WATCHING TASKS
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POST-WATCHING TASKS
25
Question 1
1.

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

1. Don’t touch my feet - _________________ and I’ll start laughing!
2. I know you’re upset, but shouting at your boss was really ________________ .
3. Nobody believed he could organize such a big event in just a week, but somehow, he __________________ .
4. The party was fun at first, but then things _______________ when people started arguing.
5. The kids are too quiet - I think they are __________something.
6. He was so tired that he could ___________ keep his eyes open.
7. I was so nervous during the interview that I ________________ something silly.
8. He was angry about losing the game, so he decided to ________________ his opponent next time.
9. He was afraid his enemies would try to hurt him, so he always _____________________ .
10. Experts confirmed that the painting was a ____________ work of Picasso.
11. The school takes extra measures to ___________ the safety of all students.
12. The pain in my leg became _______________ , so I had to go to the doctor immediately.
13. ________________ ! I’m quitting this job because my boss is too rude.
Other Answer Choices:
out of line
I’m ticklish
I’ve had it
went south
get back at
ensure
watched his back
barely
up to
blurted out
genuine
pulled it off
unbearable
Question 2
2.

2. Complete each gap with 1-3 words

1. The magician’s trick looked impossible, but he _______ and amazed everyone.
2. Don’t worry, I’ll _______ and make sure nobody bothers you.
3. The museum has a _______ ancient manuscript that is over 500 years old.
4. The kids were fighting all day, and their mom finally shouted, "I've _______ ! Stop now!"
5. She’s been acting suspiciously all day. I’m sure she _______ something.
6. I can’t go for a massage because I’m too _______ and start giggling.
7. Please arrive early to _______ you get a good seat at the concert.
8. After he embarrassed her in front of the class, she planned to _______ him by telling his secret.
9. The music was so loud that I could _______ hear what she was saying.
10. She didn’t mean to tell the secret, but she _______ it out without thinking.
11. His comment about her weight was totally _______ and made everyone uncomfortable.
12. The heat in the city during summer is so _______ that I prefer staying indoors with the air conditioner on.
13. Their business began to _______ after they lost their biggest client.
Question 3
3.

3. Complete the story. Write 2-4 sentences in each gap. Use at least one of the given words and phrases in each gap. Try to use a variety of words and phrases throughout the story.

unbearable
pull it off
genuine
be out of line
ensure
go south
blurt out
watch one's back
I'm ticklish
barely
I've had it
get back at someone
be up to something

The Unbearable Secret

Lena had always been a responsible employee. She followed the rules, worked hard, and did everything to ensure the safety of the company's confidential information. However, one day, she discovered something unbearable - her manager, Mr. Harris, was secretly stealing money from the company.

At first, Lena didn’t know what to do. Reporting him could put her job at risk, but _______ because Mr. Harris was powerful and had many connections.

One evening, as she was leaving the office, she overheard Mr. Harris talking on the phone. He was discussing how to hide the stolen money, and without thinking, Lena accidentally _______ The next day, Mr. Harris started acting strangely. He seemed to be up _______ She realized she had to act fast.

Lena needed a plan. She started gathering evidence to _______ She was so stressed that she could barely focus on anything else.

Finally, after two weeks, Lena had enough proof. She sent everything to the company’s director, hoping for justice. The next day, Mr. Harris was fired. Many employees were shocked, but Lena _______

At the office, some colleagues whispered about the scandal. One of them said that Mr. Harris’s actions were completely _______
Lena tried to relax, but the stress of the past weeks had affected her. One evening, while talking to her best friend, she suddenly sighed and said, _______ As soon as the therapist touched her back, she laughed uncontrollably. She had forgotten _______

Despite everything, Lena felt proud of herself. She had faced a difficult choice but had done the right thing. She had proved that honesty and courage matter, even in the most challenging moments.
Question 4
4.

3. Choose the correct option

[00:00:41 - 00:10:45]

1. Every morning, as she went to take out her trash, Lynette Scavo would indulge in a little daydream, the details of which were always the same. One day, her nasty neighbour Karen McCluskey would kill / keel over and die.
2. - It's bad enough we got to look at that God-awful colour you painted the house. We shouldn't have to stare / scare at your cans for days on end.
- You wanna talk about good neighbour etiquette? How about you fire / hire a gardener to take care of that jungle you call a lawn / law?
3. Life is a journey. One that is much better travelled with a companion by our side. But sometimes, we lose our companions alone / along the way. And then the journey becomes a parable / unbearable.
4. I have to berry / bury my baby. I came out here to figure out what kind of tombstone to get her.
5. I paid him to take the heat / hit off you for your neighbour's murder. He'll get you the file on Deidre's case.
6. - I don't know. I think we may be making a huge mistake.
- We made our decision, let's just tick / stick to it.
7. - Honey, Hector here teaches salsa dancing at the community centre.
- I give private lessons too.
- Oh, I bet / bed you do.
8. You just broke up with Morty two weeks ago. Don't you think you can at least pretend to mourn / moan the relationship?
9. Oh, it'll be great. I'll say I'm 42 and you can be 28. What? Oh, you can put / pull it off!
10. One pill, I can open a jar. Four pills, I'm face down, growing / crawling for my life.
11. I'm not proud of what I did. I admit I was way out of lying / line.
12. - I'm not tearing / bearing up the post-nup.
- Why not?
- Because it's the one way that I can ensure / unsure you'll be here when I get out of jail.
Question 5
5.

4. Complete the gaps with 1-3 words

[00:10:46 - 00:20:57]

1. - I feel _______ .
- Want me to open a window?
- No, I'm talking about my life.
- Are we done _______ ?
2. Every time something _______ in my life, I always had a plan B. Now, I feel like I have nothing.
3. - Can't you just walk out?
- No, 'cause if I leave, then I'll _______ and that's awful. If I stay, then he's in control and that's _______ . And he _______ all my credit cards, which means I'm married to him and _______ . Which is probably the worst of all possible worlds.
4. OK, Tom, yeah, I will _______ the dry-cleaners' after I hit the market. I don't know. Porter has a dentist appointment at 4 o'clock, so the car might have to wait until tomorrow.
5. - So let's make up a _______ .
- Now's not a good time. I'm on my way out, I have a _______ .
- Oh, that's great, because my car's on the fritz and I could _______ . I need to drop by the pharmacy anyway.
6. _______ , Lynette. I get the picture.
7. - Sorry, we _______ you.
- That's OK. I just didn't expect to see anybody up at a quarter to one.
8. - I met Tim here at the Islands bar and he _______ me to this crazy drink. The Dirty Volcano. And then we danced and he _______ .
- Sophie's _______ .
9. - Is this what our_______ has come to? Guys like you walking the streets without a care in the world?
- I _______ .
- Not nearly enough, you piece of garbage.
- You know, I'm glad we had the chance to meet. Because apparently I'm no longer a _______ , thanks to you. So I don't want to _______ , but just _______ , how much does it cost to buy off a _______ detective these days?
10. Now this file was _______ . Understand? If even a whisper of this _______ to me, there will be one less cop-killer on the street.
11. and then my mom started asking all these questions so I just _______ that the card was stolen and she cancelled it.
12. - So let me _______ . You play tennis, you know wine, and you speak Mandarin. Does every other man in the world want you dead?
- Well, I'm not that impressive. I _______ a grey hair out of my chest this morning.
- I don't know, I'd _______ .
Question 6
6.

5. Describe what happens in the screenshots

[00:20:58 - 00:31:28]


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Question 16
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6. Complete the gaps with the given words and phrases. You will find them below the exercise

[00:31:29 - 00:41:07]

1. - How did you get in here?
- Mr Mullins had ____________ .
2. - And don't get your hands all over them. God knows what your kids have picked up. Last thing I need's a case of _____________ .
- You're a __________________ , you know that?
3. Gee, I'm touched by your _______________ of _______________ .
4. I never told you this, but when I gave birth to you there were... __________________ . The ___________________ wrapped around your neck and you stopped breathing.
5. - He can ____________ you. It can help.
- Mom, I don't need any help. All right? I'm fine. Why do you keep _____________ about this?
6. - Oh, my gosh. Are you OK?
- Oh, yeah, I just fell ____________________ . I'm fine.
7. Sophie, I just found out that someone I was very _____________ is dead. I've really got to _______________ what I'm gonna do, so I just don't have time to think about Susan right now.
8. I swear before Almighty God I won't ___________ a word that's said here today.
9. So, I lied to my parents and I told them that I was really worried that I was having feelings for other guys. And they did exactly what I wanted them to. They're _______________ .
10. - Look, I love vanilla ice cream, OK? But, _______________________ , I'm probably gonna be in the mood for chocolate. You know what I'm saying?
- I do. But God would prefer you _____________ the vanilla.
11. You know, your mother's gonna be _______________ . She's been ____________ so hard for you to change.
12. - I'm sure she ________________ to _________ your feelings. But the only way you can know paradise is by ________________________ .
- When she said that to me, it suddenly hit me how I was gonna ________________ her.
13. I'm gonna make her believe that God has delivered her... this ___________________ . Until one day, when she __________________ it... I'm gonna do something so awful, it is going to _________ her world. I mean, it is really going to destroy her. And when that day comes, trust me, I'll know paradise.
14. The companion can be a mother with good _______________ ... or a child who's __________ no good. Still, ____________ our best intentions, some of us will lose our companions along the way. And then the journey becomes _______________ .
Other Answer Choices:
compassion
reveal
least expects
up to
praying
rock
despite
repenting your sins
such tools
didn't mean
counsel
hurt
get back at
going on
umbilical cord
close to
complications
little miracle
down the stairs
intentions
piece of work
outpouring
every now and then
a spare
devastated
figure out
stick to
unbearable
pink eye