Part IV

(From the moment they return from Ben’s parents and till the end)

Pre-viewing tasks

Task 1. Study the following vocabulary items and try to explain them in English.

to throw a party atrocious

schmuck wagering enthusiast

arrogant back stabbing jerk

Task 2. Answer the questions and give your reasons:

• What slogan and logo could you give to a jewelry product?

While-viewing tasks

Task 3. Try to predict Who said that? Check it while watching and put the extracts in proper order.

1. Is your computer broken?

2. Do you see any patches or insignia any where on my clothing?

3. You look pretty good, Sparky!

4. Chalk one up to couples’ therapy.

5. Such beauty should be celebrated.

6. An angel of God.

7. I’m very happy to meet you too, that’s for sure.

8. Ladies, do you see what I see?

9. You look rather inspired yourself.

10. The girl has known about the bet from the beginning.

11. Tell him to enjoy his short-lived, ill-gotten victory.

12. I was a guinea pig.

13. You can’t lose something you never had.

14. This shows me you’re ready to be unleashed. If could do it, I’ll do it something differently.

15. We are in the middle of the bridge.

Task 4. Fill in the gaps in the song “You are so vain”.

You walked into the party

Like you were walking onto a _____

You had your-your hat pulled down strategically

Over one eye, you had a scarf

I think it was _____. Strategically tipped below one eye.

Yeah, yeah, yeah

One eye in the mirror

As you made sure you had a real cool _____

_______. Yeah.

And all the girls think they’d be your _______

They’d be his partner ‘cause he’s so ______.

You probably think this song is about you

Don’t you? Don’t you?

No, no you ______ me to win ______…

Oh, I _______ you?

And you should feel ashamed.

Look, you took me to a goddamn ______ ______concert…

Post-viewing tasks

Task 5. Do the quiz to check if you are good at figures.

1. How much did Ben pay for couples’ therapy?

A. $130 B. $230 C. $330 D. $300

2. How many carats were there for Isidora?

A. 85 B. 75 C. 100 D. 65

3. What is the jewelry market share that belongs to Mr. De Lauer’s?

A. 25% B. 70% C. 85% D. 50%

Task 6. Give the professional estimation to the slogan and commercial that Ben designed for Mr. De Lauer

Task 7. Question for discussion

• Is it possible for Andie and Ben to have trust in each other afterwards? Give your reasons.

I hate valentine’s day Part 1

Pre-reading exercises

Task 1. Read the following St Valentine’s day legends and decide which of them is most believable. Why?

1. Some people say Valentine was a priest in Rome many years ago. Emperor Claudius didn’t want young men to marry. He wanted them to be soldiers. Young couples went secretly to Valentine and he married them. Claudius was angry and put Valentine in prison. He killed him on February the 14th.

I’m sure this is the true story because ……………………………………………………………………………

2. Other people say Valentine was a Christian martyr. While he was in prison he fell in love with the jailer’s daughter. When it was time for him to die, he wrote a message on the prison wall saying, "From your Valentine."

I’m sure this is the true story because ……………………………………………………………………………

3. And other people say it’s the time that birds choose their mates, and it simply happens to be the same day as the day celebrating a Christian saint.

I’m sure this is the true story because ……………………………………………………………………………

Task 2. Are you the perfect Valentine? Complete the questionnaire to find out.

1. Your partner suggests doing something special one evening. Which do you prefer?

a. Staying at home and cooking your favourite meal together

b. A candle-lit dinner in a restaurant

c. McDonalds and then a film

2. Which is the most romantic to you?

a. A moonlit walk on a beach

b. Going to the movies

c. Watching your favourite soap opera on TV together

3. What’s the perfect Valentine’s gift for your partner?

a. Me, of course

b. A box of chocolates and flowers

c. A surprise weekend by the sea

4. Do you believe in love at first sight?

a. Yes

b. I used to

c. No

5. When you send flowers, do you ...

a. order a dozen red roses?

b. have a bouquet made up in your partner’s favourite colours?

c. buy a bunch at the supermarket checkout counter?

6. Your partner is coming to dinner. What music do you put on in the background?

a. Classical

b. Romantic movie theme tunes

c. Drum ‘n’ bass

7. Where would you like to go on your honeymoon?

a. The Football World Cup Finals

b. Disneyland

c. Paris

8. What have you done with your old Valentine cards?

a. Kept them all

b. Kept a few special ones

c. Thrown them all away

Score as follows:

1. a.1, b.2, c.0

2. a.2, b.0, c.0

3. a.0, b.1, c.2

4. a.2, b.1, c.0

5. a.1, b.2, c.0

6. a.2, b.0, c.0

7. a.0, b.0, c.2

8. a.1, b.2, c.0

12–16 You are hopelessly romantic. Will you be my Valentine?

8–12 You know what romance is, but you’re not very good at it. You need to try a bit harder. Go and watch a few more weepy movies.

0–8 Oh dear! You’ve got a lot to learn about romance. Go and do the questionnaire again.

Seriously though, you are more likely to have a long-lasting relationship than those who scored higher than you!

Task 3. What are the most romantic and creative ideas to celebrate Valentine’s day you’ve ever heard? Discuss it with your partner and be ready to report back to the class the results of your discussion.

Task 4. Read the information below on the actors starring in the movie “I hate Valentine’s Day” and answer the questions: