Home assignments:

1. Get ready for a vocabulary test.

2. Write a detailed outline of the issues discussed in the film.

3. Write micro summaries of the issues discussed:

E.g: In contemporary world American women are very independent. They prefer to make careers and to look professional than …. or

People who work for the same company socialize together. They have outings,corporate parties, ... .

Two weeks notice (Part IV)

1. Watch the following sequence. Fill in the missing words.

– I’m sure he’ll be here any minute. Is there any more _____Coke?

– Sorry, everybody. Did I miss the _________ event?

– Check ________ me before you talk.

• Now, that we’re all here I’d like to discuss the terms of the settlement.

• The terms have been already set. This little thing I’d like to call a prenup.

– Lucy, we’ve been through it enough times. We all know that a prenup doesn’t _______ any recompensatory amendments.

– In plain English, please. I can also _________ you in German and Japanese if you prefer.

• She wants to double the alimony.

• No way.

– Given the situation under witch the marriage is __________, it’s not an unreasonable request.

– You are referring to the ___________ infidelity, are you not?

– Alleged? He was having sex with her in our bed!

– I knew how you were worried about getting anything on that sofa.

• How dare you come in here …..

[people, people, …].

• I shouldn’t have said that. I’m sorry.

[Please.]

– So, you are saying that infidelity is worth twice the alimony. Using your reasoning, any infidelity __________ your client would have be held against her in a monetary accounting, correct?

– What are you suggesting?

– That the soon to be ex-Mrs. Wade did a little couch time of her own with a company accountant. And he’s __________ to testify.

• I have loyal employees. I think it’s the health plan.

• Yes, the health plan is excellent.

• Thank you.

• You are welcome.

• So, obviously, we will not agree to pay any …

– We will pay the alimony, plus $100,000 and a very generous property settlement if you agree to sign __________ releasing me from any further obligations.

– Watch your language or you won’t get the South Hampton estate, Mrs. Wade.

– Don’t you ever call me that. You’re just one of his stupid bimbos.

• Now, wait! She is far from stupid.

• What do you think you are doing?

– Up my nose, went up my nose.

• Don’t panic. It’s only water. OK, this hankie is very nearly clean. I’m going to ______ you. You may blow.

II. Role-play this episode. Home assignments:

1. Read some reviews of the film. Which one appeals to you more?

2. Write an annotation to the film (50 words).

3. Write an advertisement of the film.

Annotation: provides explanatory notes (what the film, the book, etc. is about). Advertisement: praises a product (service, etc.) persuading people to buy it.