THE GUIDE TO 
A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES
“THIS IS US”
PART 1
(SEASON 1, EPISODES 1-6)
TEACHER’S BOOK

                  

МІНІСТЕРСТВО ОСВІТИ І НАУКИ УКРАЇНИ
ПРИКАРПАТСЬКИЙ НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ УНІВЕРСИТЕТ
ІМЕНІ ВАСИЛЯ СТЕФАНИКА
ФАКУЛЬТЕТ ІНОЗЕМНИХ МОВ
КАФЕДРА  АНГЛІЙСЬКОЇ ФІЛОЛОГІЇ

THE GUIDE TO 
A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES
“THIS IS US”
PART 1
(SEASON 1, EPISODES 1-6)
TEACHER’S BOOK

Івано-Франківськ
2021

УДК 821.111(075.8) – 057.87 
ББК  83.3(4 Англ)
А 86

Рецензенти:
Білик О.І., доцент кафедри англійської філології факультету іноземних мов Прикарпатського національного університету імені Василя Стефаника, кандидат філологічних наук, доцент
Бойчук В.М., доцент кафедри перекладу та філології Університету Короля Данила, кандидат філологічних наук, доцент         	

Рекомендовано до друку 
Вченою радою факультету іноземних мов
Прикарпатського національного університету
імені Василя Стефаника

А 86	Артиш О.О. The Guide to a Drama Television Series “This Is Us” Part 1 (Season 1, episodes 1-6). Teacher’s Book.  – Івано-Франківськ, 2021. – 96 p.

Навчально-методичне видання є додатком до посібника The Guide to a Drama Television Series “This Is Us” Part 1 (Season 1, episodes 1-6).  Student’s Book.  Він створений для використання викладачами на заняттях з англійської мови для перевірки навичок слухання та інтерпретації оригінального англомовного мовлення у студентів спеціальності «англійська мова та література».
Посібник містить розробки до перших 6 серій першого сезону серіалу. Усі завдання подаються з можливими варіантами відповідей, що полегшує та систематизує роботу викладача. 
Матеріал посібника можна використовувати у вищих навчальних закладах, а також для проведення факультативних занять в старших класах ліцеїв.

© Артиш О.О., 2021

CONTENTS

Preface…………………………………………………….……………..5	
Episode  1……………………………………………………..…………9
Episode  2 ……….………………………………………..……….……24
Episode 3 ……………………………….………..…………………......37
Episode 4 …………….……………………….….……………………..51
Episode 5 ……………………………………………………………….66
Episode 6 ……………………….………………………………………80	
References ….…………….………………………………………….....95	

PREFACE

The influence of digital videos on our everyday culture is undeniable. Online video sharing site boast monthly audience numbers in the millions. With digital videos continuing to gain popularity, it seems only natural that this familiar and widespread platform should extend into the education system. 
Here are 5 key benefits of using video in ESL classroom: 
1. Videos engage students of all ages and abilities
Video has a huge advantage over reading texts, writing activities and listening exercises in that it’s instantly engaging. Students young and old are attracted to video and many even see them as a treat when used in class.
Whether a video is authentic or made specifically for an ESL audience, it has been designed to catch and keep your students’ attention. As all teachers know, this is a key part of a successful class. Once the students are interested in the content, they will be ready to learn and be receptive to the activities you have planned.
2. Videos motivate with authentic content
One of the biggest advantages of using video in class is its ability to motivate students. Knowing that they can understand a real person speaking English is a milestone for many students.
What’s more, it shows the language points your students are learning in action, giving them even more reason to pay attention.
Video also demonstrates that English is not just a subject at school; it’s a skill that has applications in the real world. And that can spark students’ imaginations!
Make sure to highlight your students’ success in understanding video content and ask them to reflect on how easy or difficult video activities are for them. It will help you plan subsequent classes and focus on student progress.
3. Videos provide context to help understanding
Unlike reading texts and listening activities, video provides strong visual cues. These help learners understand what’s happening – even when the language is hard to follow.
In some cases, you can even play videos without sound at first and have students guess what’s happening. This works in a similar way to a reading prediction activity – and helps prepare students.
Documentaries often also provide text overlays that share additional information with the audience. This, in turn, helps with general understanding authentic content which is key to students’ language development.
4. Videos expose students to a variety of language and cultures
Video offers unlimited opportunities to expose your students to different accents and dialects of English.
When students travel, meet new people or start working they are likely to speak with people from all over the world – and that will probably be in English.
It’s, therefore, a good idea to use video to expose students to a range of English accents. This will help them become aware that there is more than one variety of English and will help them get used to hearing English spoken in different ways.
What’s more, globally, there are many more people who speak English as a second language than there are native speakers. So it’s a good idea to expose your students to a variety of non-native speakers in videos too.
5. Videos introduce culture and new ideas
Videos can bring the outside world to students, introducing different cultures, new places and ideas. They provide a great way to integrate new content and language learning at the same time – giving students the opportunity to learn about a whole range of subjects and ideas, at the same time as learning English.

This manual is a guide to an American drama television series This Is Us that premiered on NBC on September 20, 2016. There are 6 assignments in the manual, each presenting one from the first six episodes of Season 1. Each assignment consists of 3 parts: before watching, while watching, and after watching. Before watching part introduces students to the active vocabulary and comprises different tasks on practising it. While watching part checks students’ comprehension of the video and gives the opportunity to specifically practise their listening skills. In after watching part students will find a variety of tasks on grammar, writing, reading, and literary translation. There are also discussion and role-play activities that can help students boost their critical thinking skills and express themselves.
 
Series overview
The series follows the lives of siblings Kevin, Kate, and Randall (known as the "Big Three"), and their parents Jack and Rebecca Pearson. It takes place mainly in the present and uses flashbacks to show the family's past. Kevin and Kate are the two surviving members from a triplet pregnancy, born six weeks premature on Jack's 36th birthday in 1980; their brother Kyle is stillborn. Believing they were meant to have three children, Jack and Rebecca, who are white, decide to adopt Randall, an African American child born the day before and brought to the same hospital after his biological father William Hill abandoned him at a fire station. Jack dies when his children are 17 and Rebecca later marries Jack's best friend Miguel. Randall becomes a successful finance professional and marries college classmate Beth; they raise two daughters (Tess and Annie) and adopt a third, Deja. Kevin becomes a successful actor while struggling to be taken seriously. After lacking direction much of her life, Kate meets and marries Toby, pursues a career in music, gets a degree, and becomes a mother.

Most episodes feature a storyline taking place in the present (2016–2021, contemporaneous with airing) and a storyline taking place at a set time in the past; but some episodes are set in one time period or use multiple flashback time periods. Flashbacks often focus on Jack and Rebecca c. 1980 both before and after their babies' birth, or on the family when the Big Three are children or adolescents (and played by two sets of younger actors); these scenes usually take place in Pittsburgh, where the Big Three and their parents are born and raised. As adults, their homes vary more widely: Kate lives in Los Angeles; Randall and his family are in New Jersey (and later Philadelphia); and Kevin relocates from Los Angeles to New York City and back again, with a brief return to western Pennsylvania along the way. Various other time periods and locations have also served as settings, and some episodes have focused on the earlier experiences of other characters, including Randall's family members William, Deja, and Beth. Beginning in the second season, the show also uses flashforwards to show a later time period, when Randall's daughter Tess is an adult and an elderly Rebecca is on her deathbed.

THIS IS US
EPISODE 1
PILOT

BEFORE WATCHING
1.	Check the meaning of the following words. Write the translation next to the word: 

lingerie [lænʒəri:,'lɔŋ-]  жіноча білизна
to gag       затикати рот; змусити замовкнути; не давати говорити
triplets    трійнята
a crack addict  наркоман
to sabotage  шкодити, зривати плани
inappropriate недоречний
faculty     здібність, дар
onesie       дитячий костюмчик
a crib      ліжечко
to envision      уявляти
a badass  задирака, забіяка
fancy-ass  крутий, модний
delivery   пологи
stillborn  мертвонароджений
meltdown криза, зрив, катастрофа
a nightcap випити по чарці перед сном

2.	Check the meaning of the following phrases and word combinations. Write the translation next to them: 

Go ahead!– Вперед! Давай! 

This is a low point! – Це вже межа, критична точка.

Got a sec? – Маєш хвилинку?

He brought me up to speed. – Він ввів мене в курс справи.

To cross the line – перейти межу

To get intense – набирати обертів, посилюватися

To show up – з’являтися, приходити

I am up to the task – Я впораюся

To be in distress – бути в критичному стані

To pass the time – гаяти час

To fall for smb. – закохатися в когось

To bang on the door – грюкати в двері

She is a no-talent knitter! – Вона дуже погано в’яже. 

Hold on! – Стривай!

Screw you! – Пішов ти!

To storm out – «вилетіти», вибігти 

To lighten up the situation – полегшити ситуацію 

To make amends – загладити провину

A lucky break – щасливий випадок

To crack up– луснути від сміху; божеволіти

To process smth. – зрозуміти, осягнути щось

To talk smb’s ear off– «присісти» комусь на вуха, виговорюватися

I am screwed! – Мені кінець!

3.	Match each word with its definition:
1.	triplets	a.	not suitable or proper in the circumstances	
2.	a badass	b.	three children born at the same time to the same mother	
3.	delivery	c.	to deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something)	
4.	inappropriate	d.	a child's bed with barred or latticed sides; a cot	
5.	to sabotage	e.	a tough, uncompromising, or intimidating person	
6.	a crib	f.	women's underwear and nightclothes.	
7.	lingerie	g.	to put a piece of cloth in or over a person's mouth to prevent them from speaking.	
8.	to gag	h.	an inherent mental or physical power	
9.	faculty	i.	the process of giving birth	

1b, 2e, 3i, 4a, 5c, 6d, 7f, 8g, 9h
4.	Match the beginning with the end of the phrase. There are two extra choices you do not need to use:
1.	to get	a.	break	
2.	to cross 	b.	lingerie	
3.	to make	c.	the line	
4.	a lucky 	d.	ear off	
5.	to talk smb’s 	e.	intense	
6.		f.	a sec	
7.		g.	amends	

1e, 2c, 3g, 4a, 5d.

5.	Fill in the gaps with the following phrases:

In distress, I am screwed, fall for, Got a sec, brought me up to speed, talking…ear off
1.	____________, boss?  - Yeah. What’s up?
2.	Dr. Schneider ___________on everything concerning your case.
3.	I can’t _______________ a fat person right now.
4.	Your wife is ____________ , Jack.  Right now you just need to trust me.
5.	I like to think that maybe one day you’ll be an old man like me … _____ a younger man’s ________ . 
6.	I am in so much trouble, __________.

1.	Got a sec, boss?  - Yeah. What’s up?
2.	Dr. Schneider brought me up to speed on everything concerning your case.
3.	I can’t fall for a fat person right now.
4.	Your wife is in distress , Jack.  Right now you just need to trust me.
5.	I like to think that maybe one day you’ll be an old man like me … talking a younger man’s ear off . 
6.	I am in so much trouble, I am screwed.

6.	Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions: 

1.	It's just to lighten ______ the situation a little bit.
2.	You need anything, just bang _____ the door.
3.	I bet men fall _____ her all the time.
4.	I didn't mean to talk your ear ______ about my personal life.
5.	We are confident that they will both be ________ to the task.
6.	Seth showed _______ , apologising for being late.
7.	Hold _______, I’ll just get my coat.

1.	It's just to lighten up the situation a little bit.
2.	You need anything, just bang on the door.
3.	I bet men fall for her all the time.
4.	I didn't mean to talk your ear off about my personal life.
5.	We are confident that they will both be up to the task.
6.	Seth showed up, apologising for being late.
7.	Hold on, I’ll just get my coat.

7.	Translate the sentences into English:
1.	Якщо ти не перестанеш грюкати в двері, поліція буде (з’явиться) тут за хвилину. Не переходь межу! If you don’t stop banging on the door, the police will show up here just in a minute. Don’t cross the line!	
2.	Він запросив її до своєї кімнати випити по чарці на ніч. Щоб згаяти час вона погодилася, хоча її подруга вважала це недоречним.  He asked her to his room for a nightcap. To pass the time she agreed, though her friend considered it inappropriate.	
3.	Хоча Ваша дружина в критичному стані, нема про що хвилюватися. Все під контролем. Я впораюся. Though your wife is in distress, there is nothing to worry about. Everything is under control, I am up to the task.	
4.	Це межа навіть для такого задираки як ти. Справи погіршаться, якщо ти не загладиш провину.  This is a low point even for such a badass as you. The things will get intense if you don’t make amends.	
5.	Маєш хвилинку? Я намагаюся зрозуміти все своє життя і ніяк не можу. Можна я виговорюся тобі? Got a sec? I am trying to process my whole life but I can’t. Can I talk your ear off?	

8.	 Make up 5 sentences with the words, phrases and word combinations from Exercise 1 and 2. 

9.	The TV series is called “This Is Us”. What do you think the series is about?

WHILE WATCHING
1. Identify the speaker and the scene of each of the following lines:
1.	You know when I think it all went wrong for me was 1986, second grade. They were sending the Challenger up into space.
2.	Between his screams of agony, Schneider brought me up to speed on everything concerning your case. I know all about these triplets, and I know that this is a high-risk pregnancy.
3.	I can't fall for a fat person right now.
4.	It also happens to be my birthday today, which tends to be a pretty great day in our house, a day when I get pretty lucky.
5.	Anyway, I don't know if that's what you're looking for, but either way, you can be sure this life of mine is punishment enough for the things I've done.
6.	I... I have no explanation, baby. Like, everything I want to say or do around this man, I do the opposite.
7.	I don't normally like risotto, but if you put it in a ball form, and-and deep fry it, I can eat, like, a thousand of them.

1.	You know when I think it all went wrong for me was 1986, second grade. They were sending the Challenger up into space. (Kevin, talking to 2 girls in his room)
2.	Between his screams of agony, Schneider brought me up to speed on everything concerning your case. I know all about these triplets, and I know that this is a high-risk pregnancy. (Dr. K, telling Rebecca that he is going to be her doctor)
3.	I can't fall for a fat person right now. (Kate, talking with Toby in the support group)
4.	It also happens to be my birthday today, which tends to be a pretty great day in our house, a day when I get pretty lucky. (Jack, explaining Dr.K that he believes everything’s going to be all right with Rebecca and their kids)
5.	Anyway, I don't know if that's what you're looking for, but either way, you can be sure this life of mine is punishment enough for the things I've done. (William, talking to Randall)
6.	I... I have no explanation, baby. Like, everything I want to say or do around this man, I do the opposite.(Randall, explaining Beth why he brought William to their house)
7.	I don't normally like risotto, but if you put it in a ball form, and-and deep fry it, I can eat, like, a thousand of them. (Toby, speaking with Kate after dinner)

2.  Complete the sentences with the words you hear (00:18:30 – 00:19:44):
-	Yeah, yeah. Stop all that banging, I _________ you the first time, banging on the door. Who the hell is... 
-	My name is Randall Pearson. I'm your________son. 36 years ago you left me at the front door... No, ____________, just let me say this. 36 years ago you left me at the front door of a ____________. Now, don't worry, I'm not here because I want anything from you. I was raised by two __________ parents, I have a lights out family of my own, and... that car you see _____ out in front of your house? Cost $143,000 and I bought it for ______. I bought it for cash because I felt like it, and because I can do stuff like that. Yeah, you see, I turned out pretty all right. Which might surprise a lot of ______ considering the fact that 36 years ago my life started with you leaving me on a fire station _______ with nothing more than a ratty _______ and a crap-filled diaper. I came here today so I could look you in the eye, say that to you, and then get back in my ______ car and finally prove to myself, and to you, and to my family who loves me, that I didn't need a thing from you, even after I knew who you were.
-	 You _____ to come in? 
-	Okay.

-	Yeah, yeah. Stop all that banging, I heard you the first time, banging on the door. Who the hell is... 
-	My name is Randall Pearson. I'm your biological son. 36 years ago you left me at the front door... No, hold on, just let me say this. 36 years ago you left me at the front door of a fire station. Now, don't worry, I'm not here because I want anything from you. I was raised by two incredible parents, I have a lights out family of my own, and... that car you see parked out in front of your house? Cost $143,000 and I bought it for cash. I bought it for cash because I felt like it, and because I can do stuff like that. Yeah, you see, I turned out pretty all right. Which might surprise a lot of folks considering the fact that 36 years ago my life started with you leaving me on a fire station doorstep with nothing more than a ratty blanket and a crap-filled diaper. I came here today so I could look you in the eye, say that to you, and then get back in my fancy-ass car and finally prove to myself, and to you, and to my family who loves me, that I didn't need a thing from you, even after I knew who you were.
-	 You want to come in? 
-	Okay.

3.	While watching the episode identify the main characters and make some notes about them ( name, appearance, the problems they face):

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

AFTER WATCHING

1.	Report the excerpt (change direct speech into reported):
-	 Mmm, coffee. 
-	Hi. 
-	Boy, these people hate me. 
-	You kind of crossed the line. 
-	Yeah, you laughed. 
-	That's because I live across the line. 
-	Oh! (LAUGHING): Okay. Toby. 
-	Kate. 
-	Yeah. Nice to meet you. So, you want to be fat friends? (LAUGHS)
-	Sure. But I'm gonna lose the weight. 
-	You know, I'm probably not. 
-	Okay. I can't fall for a fat person right now. 
-	Well... I guess I'll lose the weight then.

2.	Insert the correct tense form of the verb in brackets:
-	Now since I'm new here, I thought we might have a conversation now before things (to get) more intense. 
-	Yeah, that (to sound) nice. So, you said you have grandchildren? 
-	Not that kind of conversation. Now. I know that Dr. Schneider (to talk) to you about the positioning of the babies, and how complicated this delivery could get. I thought we should... 
-	I'm sorry, no, we're not gonna have this conversation. 
-	Jack, we need to have this... 
-	We (not to have) this conversation because it's not gonna happen. 
-	Well, we need to talk about... 
-	We (to walk) out of this hospital with three healthy babies and one healthy wife. 
-	Absolutely, but we still... 
-	I have three cribs at our new home that we (to buy) specifically for our three children to grow up in.
-	 I understand. 
-	My-my mother, my mother already (to knit) three onesies. 
-	I know. 
-	And she (to be) a slow, no-talent knitter. It  also happens to be my birthday today, which (to tend) to be a pretty great day in our house, a day when I get pretty lucky. So I'm gonna need everyone in this room to believe me when I say that only good things are gonna happen here today. Actually... I-I don't just want you to believe it. I want you to know it. Do you know it, baby? 
-	I (to love) you. Yeah, I know it. I know it.
-	 (To know) you it, Doc? 
-	I know I like you. Let's just start there, get you what you want.

-	Now since I'm new here, I thought we might have a conversation now before things get more intense. 
-	Yeah, that sounds nice. So, you said you have grandchildren? 
-	Not that kind of conversation. Now. I know that Dr. Schneider talked to you about the positioning of the babies, and how complicated this delivery could get. I thought we should... 
-	I'm sorry, no, we're not gonna have this conversation. 
-	Jack, we need to have this... 
-	We're not having this conversation because it's not gonna happen. 
-	Well, we need to talk about... 
-	We are walking out of this hospital with three healthy babies and one healthy wife. 
-	Absolutely, but we still... 
-	I have three cribs at our new home that we bought specifically for our three children to grow up in.
-	 I understand. 
-	My-my mother, my mother has already knitted three onesies. 
-	I know. 
-	And she's a slow, no-talent knitter. It also happens to be my birthday today, which tends to be a pretty great day in our house, a day when I get pretty lucky. So I'm gonna need everyone in this room to believe me when I say that only good things are gonna happen here today. Actually... I-I don't just want you to believe it. I want you to know it. Do you know it, baby? 
-	I love you. Yeah, I know it. I know it.
-	 Do you know it, Doc? 
-	I know I like you. Let's just start there, get you what you want.

3.	Write the brief summary of the episode.

4.	Read the following lines in pairs with proper intonation and pronunciation: 

-	Rebecca's vitals are good. She's gonna be asleep for a little while, but she's doing fine. We're monitoring her closely. –
-	(QUIETLY): Okay. –
-	We lost the third baby, Jack. I'm-I'm very sorry. (SIGHS): The, uh... second baby is a girl, very strong. The third baby was a little boy, but the, uh, umbilical cord was cutting off his oxygen. He was stillborn. Nothing anybody could've done. 
-	I'm sorry, I'm... I'm not processing anything. (SNIFFLES) My wife? 
-	Is fine. And she'll be awake pretty soon. You have two beautiful, healthy children, Jack. Boy and a girl. (SNIFFLES) But we did lose the third child. (SNIFFLES) (TREMBLING BREATH) –
-	I need to be with my wife. –
-	And you will be. But she needs to sleep now. But soon. You just sit down. Sit. Sit. Okay if I keep you company a second? –
-	Yeah. (SIGHS) –
-	Okay if I... try and say something meaningful? –
-	Yeah. –
-	I lost my wife last year. Cancer. That's the reason I still work so much at my age. Just... trying to pass the time. (CHUCKLES) We were married 53 years. Five children, 11 grandkids. But we lost our very first child during the delivery. The reason I went into this field, truth be told... ...I have spent five decades delivering babies. More babies than I can count. But there is not a single day that goes by that I don't think of the child I lost. And I'm an old man now.  I like to think that because of the child that I lost, because of the path that... that he sent me on, that I have saved countless other babies. –
-	Yeah. –
-	I like to think that maybe one day you'll be an old man like me... ...talking a younger man's ear off, explaining to him how you... took the sourest lemon that life has to offer... and turned it into something resembling lemonade. If you can do that, then you will still be... taking three babies home from this hospital. Just... maybe not the way you planned. I don't know if that was meaningful or senile, but I thought it ought to be said. Your wife'll still be asleep for a little while. Go see your babies. They're excited to meet their father. I think maybe they got a good one.

5.	Translate the excerpt above into Ukrainian:

-	 Життєві показники Ребекки хороші. Вона трохи спатиме, але з нею все добре. Ми уважно стежимо за нею. 
-	(ТИХО): Гаразд. 
-	Ми втратили третього малюка, Джек. Я….мені дуже шкода. (ЗІТХАЄ): Друга дитина - дівчинка, дуже сильна. Третій був маленьким хлопчиком, але пуповина перерізала йому кисень. Він був мертвонародженим. З цим ніхто не міг би нічого зробити.
-	Вибачте, я ... я нічого не розумію. (ШМИГАЄ НОСОМ) Моя дружина?
-	З нею все добре. І вона досить скоро прокинеться. У вас двоє прекрасних здорових дітей, Джек. Хлопчик і дівчинка. (ШМИГАЄ НОСОМ) Але ми таки втратили третю дитину. (ШМИГАЄ НОСОМ) (ТРИВОЖНЕ ДИХАННЯ) -
-	Я повинен бути з дружиною. 
-	І ти будеш. Але їй зараз потрібно спати. Але незабаром. Присядь. Сідай. Сідай. Нічого як я посиджу з тобою трішки? 
-	Так. (ЗІТХАЄ) 
-	Нічого, якщо я ... спробую сказати щось значуще? 
-	Так. 
-	Я втратив дружину минулого року. Рак. Ось чому я так багато працюю у своєму віці. Просто ... намагаюся згаяти час. Ми були у шлюбі 53 роки. П’ятеро дітей, 11 онуків. Але ми втратили першу дитину під час пологів. Причина, через яку я пішов у цю сферу, правду кажучи ... ... Я провів п'ять десятиліть, допомагаючи дітям народитися. Більше немовлят, ніж я можу перерахувати. Але не проходить жодного дня, щоб я не думав про дитину, яку я втратив. І я старий зараз. Мені подобається думати, що через дитину, яку я загубив, через шлях, який ... яким він відправив мене далі, я врятував безліч інших дітей. -
-	Так. 
-	Мені подобається думати, що, можливо, колись ти станеш таким старим, як я ... ... виливатимеш душу молодому чоловікові, пояснюючи йому, як ти ... взяв найкисліший лимон, який може запропонувати життя і перетворив його на щось схоже на лимонад. Якщо ви зможете це зробити, то ви все одно будете ... забирати трьох немовлят додому з цієї лікарні. Просто ... можливо, не так, як ти планував. Я не знаю, чи було це значущим чи старечим маразмом, але я думаю, що це слід було сказати. Твоя дружина ще трохи спатиме. Піди до своїх немовлят. Вони будуть раді зустрічі з батьком. Думаю, скоріш всього, вони отримали хорошого батька.

6.	Answer the following questions:
1.	What are your impressions of the episode? 
2.	What are the most memorable and striking moments in the episode? What is your favourite part?
3.	Are there any scenes or moments you are still unsure how to interpret?
4.	What issues are raised in the episode? Comment on them.
5.	Dwell on the main characters of the episode. Who appeals to you most of all? Whom do you like the least?
6.	Pay attention to the soundtracks in this episode. How does music define the atmosphere, mood and tone of the episode?

7.	Watch the following conversations with the sound off and try to dub the characters:
a)	between Kevin and Kate (00:05:32 – 00:07:33);
b)	between Kevin and the director ( 00:10:50 – 00:11:42);
c)	between Randall  and Beth ( 00:11:48 – 00:13:00)

-	You... you didn't have any ice, so... 
-	Well, this is a low point. We're 36. We're officially late 30s. Like, we are deep in the threes. 
-	Yep. (SCOFFS) 
-	How did I get here? Like, how the hell did I get here?
-	Remember second grade, the Challenger explosion? 
-	You have got to stop with the Challenger explosion. 
-	There's something there. 
-	You're the only good thing in my life, Kev. 
-	I'm not that great. Come on. 
-	I know. That's what makes it worse. 
-	(CHUCKLES)I had this... whole dream life that I envisioned for myself. A real career. (CHUCKLES) I would marry a man like Dad. I would be a mom like Mom. But look at me, Kev. Like, I ate my dream life away. (SNIFFLES) 
-	So what do you... what do you want me to say to you, huh? Wh-What... Give me the magic phrase, sis, to say to make you feel better and I'll say it. Tell me to quit feeling sorry for myself. 
-	I don't know. Tell me to wake the hell up. Tell me, tell me to lose the damn weight. 
-	Quit feeling sorry for yourself. All right? That can start right now. Wake the hell up. And-and, you know... the... What was the... what was the third thing? 
-	Lose the damn weight. 
-	You want to say that again? 
-	I'm gonna lose the damn weight. (SIGHS) You are a lot smarter than you look. 
-	That's what Michael Bay told me.

-	I'm-I'm sorry, guys. I need to cut. Uh... –
-	Sorry, everybody. A little technical difficulty. Who wants a T-shirt? Hey, man. What's up? 
-	I'm sorry. You know, I'm trying to understand, for my character, you know, um, are-are we suggesting, you know, that the Man-ny thinks a grown man can breastfeed a baby? Are we saying the Man-ny's got brain damage? 'Cause I could do a voice. 
-	Kevin, I know you care. I know you care about the character. 
-	I do care about the character. 
-	Thank you. I also know that you're a 30-something-year-old actor whose biggest previous role was a three-episode arc on Nashville. So say the line or find another job. Because trust me when I say that I'll have you replaced by Ryan Gosling, Ryan Phillippe, or Ryan Reynolds or any other handsome Ryan by the time you get to your car. And believe me, my ratings will go up.
-	Ryan Gosling would never do this crap. 
-	You are right, Kevin. Ryan Gosling would never do this crap. Remember that.

-	Come on, Annie! Go get the ball, hon! 
-	Hi, Daddy! 
-	Hi, sweetheart! There's the ball! You want to play soccer? It... 
-	How's she doing? 
-	Uh, I think she's saving it for the second half. How's about her? (GRUNTING) Four boys crying and counting. 
-	That's my little bull dyke. 
-	Switch? 
-	Switch. Is that a... 
-	Aw. French braid. Yes. Over, under, back through, baby! (LAUGHS) 
-	Hi, Mommy! 
-	All right, well, she made a friend. 
-	I found him. My father. 
-	What? When? 
-	I, uh... I hired a guy. It cost about 1,500 bucks. Now, I paid for it on the Amex. You're gonna see it. It's the personal Amex, not the business Amex. 
-	I know, I don't care about the Amex. 
-	I know. 
-	So you're gonna... 
-	No. 
-	Why not? 
-	Because she was a crack addict who died during childbirth, and he was the guy who left me at a fire station, probably because he couldn't think of anything more cliché. 
-	So why'd you find him? 
-	I don't know, Beth. I really don't know.

8.	Work in pairs or small groups and discuss the following: 
1.	According to Wikipedia, the average human being shares his or her birthday with 18 million other human beings. There is no evidence that sharing the same birthday creates any type of behavioural link between those people. Do you agree with this?
2.	Do you like your birthday? Do you have any birthday traditions? What is your ideal birthday celebration?
3.	Comment on the following: “There's no lemon so sour that you can't make something resembling lemonade." Think of the examples from life to illustrate the quote.

EPISODE 2
THE BIG THREE

BEFORE WATCHING
1.	Check the meaning of the following words. Write the translation next to the word: 

Yuck      Фу! Гидота!
a sleepover      ночівля у когось вдома
endgame    кінцева стадія чогось
vice        недолік, слабка сторона; дефект
to vent  дати вихід /волю/ своїм почуттям, відвести душу
groundbreaking  новаторський
a litterer     той, хто захоплюється шкідливою їжею
a whore       [hɔ:]  груб. повія
to overstep      перейти межу, лізти не в свої справи
a laughing stock      посміховисько
to tickle    лоскотати

2.	Check the meaning of the following phrases and word combinations. Write the translation next to them: 

To get definition of smb./smth.– зрозуміти когось/щось

To censor oneself – думати, що говориш

To overstay one’s welcome – зловживати чиєюсь гостинністю

I get a lot on the mind – У мене голова забита

What’s done is done – Зробленого не повернеш

To sue smb. for damages– вимагати відшкодування збитків

It’s gonna be a blast!  – Це буде «бомба»!

It’s not open for discussion – Це не обговорюється

To get smth. confused – плутати щось

Are you comfy? – Вам зручно?

To cut loose – почуватися вільно, комфортно

To call smb. names – лаяти, ображати когось

To be hard on smb. – грубо з кимось поводитися

To be on the same page – бути на одній хвилі, думати однаково

To get back on track – повернутися до того, як було раніше

To reign smth. in – здолати, подолати щось

To fix the problem – вирішити проблему

For the record – між іншим

To cut to the chase – перейти до справи

To be at smb’s worst – бути в найгіршому положенні

To look dapper – гарно, модно виглядати

To be wasted – напитися, бути сп’янілим

To catch up on smth. – доробляти щось

To keep up to speed – тримати в курсі справ

3.	Unscramble the words. Give Ukrainian translation:

RTITLERE                                                litterer
RGOEUIDBRNKNGA                            groundbreaking
GLHIGNAU TCOKS                               laughing stock
EPROVTSE                                              overstep
MEDAGEN                                               endgame
VRSEEPLEO                                            sleepover

4.	Match the phrases and word combinations on the left to their synonyms on the right:

1.	to overstay one’s welcome	a.	to settle the issue	
2.	to fix the problem	b.	to get straight to the point	
3.	to be hard on smb	c.	to trespass upon hospitality	
4.	to cut to the chase	d.	to be drunk	
5.	to be wasted	e.	to give trouble	

1c, 2a, 3e, 4b, 5d

5.	Complete the expressions with the correct preposition:

for, on (x2), up(x2), to, in

to sue smb. ……….  damages
to be ……  the same page
to catch ……  on smth.
to get back ….. track
to reign smth …… 
to cut ….. the chase
to keep …… to speed

to sue smb.  for  damages
to be  on  the same page
to catch  up on smth.
to get back on  track
to reign smth  in
to cut  to  the chase
to keep up  to speed

6.	Complete the sentences. Use the phrases and word combinations mentioned above:
1.	I was …. as my friend about our plans for a holiday. (думати однаково) I was on the same page as my friend about our plans for a holiday.	
2.	…….. , honey, OK? (це не обговорюється) It's not open for discussion, honey, OK?	
3.	Just admit you have no idea how ….. , and then we can both get on with our lives. (вирішити проблему)  Just admit you have no idea how to fix the problem, and then we can both get on with our lives.	
4.	... and you can't change it. (зробленого не повернеш) What's done is done... and you can't change it.	
5.	She … it   ...  with something else. (плутати)  She got it confused with something else.	

7.	Translate the sentences into English:
1.	Усі діти люблять ночівлі у друзів вдома. Це завжди весело, але головне при цьому не зловживати гостинністю. All children like sleepovers at their friends’. It’s always a fun but the main point is not to overstay the welcome.	
2.	Прикро, але ми більше не на одній хвилі з тобою. Нам доведеться прикласти багато зусиль, щоб повернутися до того як було раніше. That’s a shame, but we are not on the same page anymore. We’ll have to take great pains to get back on track.	
3.	Я знаю все про тебе і твоє життя. Джейн тримає мене в курсі справ. I know everything about you and your life. Jane keeps me up to speed.	
4.	Ця вечірка буде справжньою бомбою. І, між іншим, багато відомих осіб погодилися засвітитися на ній  This party is gonna be a blast!And, for the record, many celebrities agreed to show up at it. 	
5.	- Визнай, ти той, хто захоплюється шкідливою їжею і це твій недолік. – Перестань ображати мене. – Just admit, you are a litterer and this is your vice. – Stop calling me names!	

8.	 Make up 5 sentences with the words, phrases and word combinations from Exercise 1 and 2. 

WHILE WATCHING
1.	Put the things in order they happen in the episode.

●	Jack and Miguel are having a drink at the bar.
●	Kate and Toby are at the gym.
●	Kevin decides on moving to New York.
●	The Big Three are having their breakfast.
●	Rebecca says that Jack’s drinking has to stop.
●	Randall and Beth are talking about William’s stay.
●	Kevin’s agent tells him that he’s contractually bound to the show for another two years.

1.	The Big Three are having their breakfast.
2.	Kate and Toby are at the gym.
3.	Randall and Beth are talking about William’s stay.
4.	Jack and Miguel are having a drink at the bar.
5.	Kevin’s agent tells him that he’s contractually bound to the show for another two years.
6.	Rebecca says that Jack’s drinking has to stop.
7.	Kevin decides on moving to New York.

2.	Choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

1.	Every day William goes by bus to Philadelphia:
A.	to get drugs
B.	to feed a cat
C.	to see a doctor

2.	At the party Kate:
A.	got drunk
B.	broke a leg
C.	kissed Mr.Manning

3.	What was Jack’s present to Rebecca?
A.	a ring
B.	a bracelet
C.	a necklace

4.	Kevin is going to New York:
A.	to host a TV show
B.	to do theatre
C.	to play in the orchestra

5.	Who came to Randall at the end of the episode?
A.	Toby and Kate
B.	Jack and Rebecca
C.	Miguel and Rebecca

1.	Every day William goes by bus to Philadelphia:
A.	to get drugs
B.	to feed a cat
C.	to see a doctor

2.	At the party Kate:
A.	got drunk
B.	broke a leg
C.	kissed Mr.Manning

3.	What was Jack’s present to Rebecca?
A.	a ring
B.	a bracelet
C.	a necklace

4.	Kevin is going to New York:
A.	to host a TV show
B.	to do theatre
C.	to play in the orchestra

5.	Who came to Randall at the end of the episode?
A.	Toby and Kate
B.	Jack and Rebecca
C.	Miguel and Rebecca

3.	Watch the episode with Randall and Beth (00:03:24 – 00:04:48) and choose the word you hear:

-	Raby/Baby? Yeah. I want to ask you something, but... I'm not sure how to say it. 
-	Since when do we censor/render ourselves with each other? 
-	No, I know, it's... 
-	You know, Beth, we've been together for 17 years. That's almost half our lives. I know your face/pace, your hands, your soul/goal better than I know my own. You don't have to censor yourself. Never/Ever. Not with me. What was your question? 
-	How long is your crack-addict biological daddy gonna be sleeping in our six-year-old daughter's bedroom? 
-	Damn. 
-	I know, right? 
-	You need to censor yourself, woman/human. 
-	It's just got near/real.  But Randall, he's been here for three days. And the girls still think he's your 70-year-old coal worker/co-worker who likes sleepovers. What's our endgame here? 
-	Beth, the man has Stage 4 stomach cancer. I'm just trying to get him to his first doctor's ointment/appointment, make sure he's gonna make it past Thursday/Wednesday. Then we can take the rest from there. Okay? 
-	Yeah. Okay. 
-	And he's a warmer/former crack addict, by the way. 
-	Oh, well, then he can stay forever/wherever. 
-	See? You didn't even think about that.

-	Baby? Yeah. I want to ask you something, but... I'm not sure how to say it. 
-	Since when do we censor ourselves with each other? 
-	No, I know, it's... 
-	You know, Beth, we've been together for 17 years. That's almost half our lives. I know your face, your hands, your soul better than I know my own. You don't have to censor yourself. Ever. Not with me. What was your question? 
-	How long is your crack-addict biological daddy gonna be sleeping in our six-year-old daughter's bedroom? 
-	Damn. I know, right? You need to censor yourself, woman. 
-	It's just got real.  But Randall, he's been here for three days. And the girls still think he's your 70-year-old co-worker who likes sleepovers. What's our endgame here? 
-	Beth, the man has Stage 4 stomach cancer. I'm just trying to get him to his first doctor's appointment, make sure he's gonna make it past Thursday. Then we can take the rest from there. Okay? 
-	Yeah. Okay. 
-	And he's a former crack addict, by the way. 
-	Oh, well, then he can stay forever. 
-	See? You didn't even think about that.

AFTER WATCHING

1.	Report the excerpt (change direct speech into reported):

-	 So now Rebecca's all worked up because the kids at school are calling him "Webster." You know, the black kid the white family adopts on that show?
-	 I love that show. 
-	Yeah. I don't know. I don't know, Miguel, it's just... It's hard to see the woman I married sometimes, you know?  
-	What? 
-	Nothing. Nothing. Nothing. 
-	You... I'm your, I'm your best friend. You're venting. Best friends let best friends vent without judgment. I'm not even gonna say anything about it being 5:03 and that being your second bourbon. 
-	I appreciate that. 
-	The thing is... your wife is, like, the gold standard of wives. 
-	I know, Miguel. 
-	I mean, she's smart, funny, beautiful, great personality, greater ass... 
-	Easy. 
-	She's raising not one, not two, but three eight-year-olds while you sit here drinking not one, not two, but soon to be three bourbons by 5:05. 
-	I know all this, Miguel. 
-	Yeah? 
-	Yeah. 
-	Because as your loyal best friend, it is my duty to remind you of what you've got there. You married way, way above your station. I'd be careful not to give her a reason to notice.

2.	Insert the correct tense form of the verb in brackets:

-	Kevin, you (to remember) where you were when I (to find) you? 
-	Yeah, sure. I (to be), uh, in an improv comedy troupe. 
-	That's right. And when I (to see) your first show, do you know what I thought to myself, Kevin? 
-	No, I-I... 
-	I thought to myself... I (to do) it. I (to  find) the least funny person on the entire planet. Okay. But I saw something there, so I took you on. And I (to get) you the commercials, (to get) you the soaps, eventually (to get) you a job paying you almost three million dollars a year, making you so famous that you (can) wear a ski cap when it is 80 degrees outside, and no one (to say)a damn thing. 
-	Okay, Lanie... 
-	Take off that hat. 
-	Okay. What's done is done, right? I mean, you know, can't we just... move on? 
-	Brian... speak. 
-	You contractually (to be bound) to the show for another two years. 
-	Okay. All right, and if I (to refuse)? 
-	Listen to me very carefully, Kevin. The network (to own) you. They can sue you for damages. They could bankrupt you. And even if someone (to slip) a chill pill into their collective drink, you would still be legally unable to work for the next two years. That's for any studio, any network. Television or film. So... that's the good news. Now here's the part you're not gonna like.

-	Kevin, do you remember where you were when I found you? 
-	Yeah, sure. I was, uh, in an improv comedy troupe. 
-	That's right. And when I saw your first show, do you know what I thought to myself, Kevin? 
-	No, I-I... 
-	I thought to myself... I've done it. I have found the least funny person on the entire planet. Okay. But I saw something there, so I took you on. And I got you the commercials, got you the soaps, eventually got you a job paying you almost three million dollars a year, making you so famous that you could wear a ski cap when it is 80 degrees outside, and no one would say a damn thing. 
-	Okay, Lanie... 
-	Take off that hat. 
-	Okay. What's done is done, right? I mean, you know, can't we just... move on? 
-	Brian... speak. 
-	You're contractually bound to the show for another two years. 
-	Okay. All right, and if I refuse? 
-	Listen to me very carefully, Kevin. The network owns you. They can sue you for damages. They could bankrupt you. And even if someone slipped a chill pill into their collective drink, you would still be legally unable to work for the next two years. That's for any studio, any network. Television or film. So... that's the good news. Now here's the part you're not gonna like.

3.	Write the brief summary of the episode.

4.	Read the following lines in pairs with proper intonation and pronunciation: 

-	Hi, baby. 
-	Hi, baby. 
-	Did I miss putting them down? 
-	Just by an hour. 
-	Well, I was... I was... oh, shopping. I was shopping. I know... (clears throat) I know we haven't been on the same page lately. That we just got to get back on track, baby. So... consider this a... way-too-expensive peace offering. 
-	I think we've been more than off track. Hey, how do you think we're doing so far? 
-	At parenting? I... 
-	'Cause I think we're at a six. On a sliding scale, one through ten, I think we're at a six and I think I'm being generous. 
-	Bec... 
-	Seven, fine, but only because there are three of them. 
-	Baby, I...
-	 And the thing is, I'm trying really hard to get us to a nine. Because they are cute kids, and they deserve nine-parents. And, the thing is, I feel like I'm there, Jack. I feel like I'm operating at a nine. Because I do individualized lunches and I do individualized tuck-ins for each kid so nobody feels gypped. And... When you're home, and you're you, you're way better than I am. You're a ten when you're you, Jack. But you're getting home later and later and when you do come home, you're... 
-	Bec, what are you saying? 
-	The drinking has to stop. You have to reign it in, baby, because I won't have it in my house. 
-	You won't have it in your house. 
-	I won't. So if it's a problem, fix it. Be a man, and fix it. Because I'm done letting you lower our score.

5.	Translate the excerpt above into Ukrainian:

-	Привіт, люба. 
-	Привіт, любий. 
-	Я пропустив вкласти їх? 
-	Лише на годину. 
-	Ну, я був ... я був ... в магазині. Купляв дещо. Я знаю ... (відкашлюється) Я знаю, що останнім часом нам важко дійти згоди. І що нам просто потрібно повернутися на вірний шлях, кохана. Тож ... вважай це ... трохи коштовною мирною пропозицією. 
-	Я думаю, що це серйозніше ніж невірний шлях. Гей, як ти гадаєш як у нас справи?
-	Ти про батьківство? Я ... 
-	Тому що я думаю, що ми десь на позначці 6. На ковзній шкалі, від одного до десятого, я думаю, що ми на шістці, і я думаю, що це я ще дуже щедра.
-	 Бек ... 
-	Сім, добре, але тільки тому, що їх троє. 
-	Люба, я ... 
-	І справа в тому, що я дуже стараюся довести нас до дев’яти. Тому що вони гарні діти, і вони заслуговують батьків на 9. Справа в тому, що я відчуваю, що я там, Джек. Я відчуваю, що я на позначці 9. Тому що я роблю індивідуальні обіди і перекуси для кожної дитини, щоб ніхто не відчував себе обдуреним. А ... Коли ти вдома, то ти - ти, ти набагато кращий за мене. Ти на позначці 10, коли ти – це ти, Джеку. Але ти повертаєшся додому пізніше і пізніше, а коли повертаєшся, то... 
-	Бек, що ти говориш? 
-	Пиття має припинитися. Ти мусиш справитися з цим, любий, бо я не терпітиму цього в своєму домі.
-	Ти не терпітимеш цього в своєму домі?
-	Так, не терпітиму. Тож якщо у тебе проблема, виріш її. Будь чоловіком і виправ це. Тому що мені набридло, що через тебе ми постійно опускаємося вниз по шкалі. 

6.	Answer the following questions:

1.	What are your impressions of the episode? 
2.	What are the most memorable and striking moments in the episode? What is your favourite part?
3.	Are there any scenes or moments you are still unsure how to interpret?
4.	What problems does each of the character face in this episode? 
5.	What issues are raised in the episode? Comment on them.

7.	Role play the following scenes from the episode:
a)	Kevin is talking to Mr.Manning at the party (00:24:16 – 00:27:05);
b)	Beth is trying to explain William that he is overstaying their welcome (00:31:40 – 00:35:49);
c)	Kevin is calling Randall for advice (00:28:58 – 00:31:33).

8.	Think about what the characters in the episode are thinking but not saying. Work in pairs or small groups, come up with their interior monologues and present them to the class:

a)	William realizing that he has to leave Randall’s home;
b)	Kevin thinking how to fix the problem with the show and what he is going to do next after it;
c)	Kate realizing that she is not losing weight.

9.	Discuss the following:
1.	Drinking is considered one of the biggest issues nowadays. Do you think it’s a disease or just a bad habit? Is it necessary to help such people, support them or to let them overcome it all by themselves?
2.	What makes good parenting? Make a list of the things good parents should do/shouldn’t do.
3.	Do you have any vices? Tell the class about your biggest one.

EPISODE 3
KYLE

BEFORE WATCHING
1.	Check the meaning of the following words. Write the translation next to the word: 

formula   дитяча суміш
to bust up    роз’єднати, руйнувати
to devastate      пригнічувати, спустошувати
hangover    похмілля
gig   концерт, виступ
to pull up  зупинити машину, припаркуватися
dazed приголомшений, вражений
namesake    тезко
regular people  звичайні люди
nut job  придурок
a nursing home       платний інтернат для людей похилого віку
sappy      сентиментальний

2.	Check the meaning of the following phrases and word combinations. Write the translation next to them: 

To be pumped about smth. – бути в захваті від чогось 

To have second thoughts – передумати, змінити думку

To be overwhelmed with/by smth. – бути пригніченим через щось

To black out – «вирубатися», втратити свідомість ненадовго

I rocked it! – Я була неперевершена, впоралася з цим на всі 100 %

It’s my new jam! – це моя улюблена пісня або просто щось улюблене

Let’s lock and load! – Рушаймо!

To drop by – заскочити до когось

To spy on smb. – шпигувати за кимось

To channel into action – направити в дію

To bond with someone – встановити зв'язок з кимось

To kiss up to smb. – підлещуватися до когось

To freak out – лякати, злякатися

To take smth. with a grain of salt– сприймати критично, з долею скептицизму

To play second banana to smb. – бути на другому місці після когось

On a whim – на примху

To get pouty – засмутитися 

A red eye – нічний рейс 

A booty call – секс на одну ніч, секс без зобов’язань 

3.	Fill in the gaps with the missing letters. Translate the words:
N _ m e _ a _ e                  NAMESAKE
_ a _ _ o v _ r                    HANGOVER
S _ p _ y                           SAPPY
D _ _ a s _ a _ e               DEVASTATE
_ u r _ i n _     h _ _ e      NURSING HOME

4.	Match the phrases and word combinations to their translation:

1.	On a whim	a.	направити в дію	
2.	A red eye	b.	це моя улюблена пісня	
3.	To freak out	c.	секс без зобов’язань	
4.	To channel into action	d.	на примху	
5.	It’s my new jam!	e.	лякати, злякатися	
6.	A booty call	f.	нічний рейс	

1d, 2f, 3e, 4a, 5b, 6c.

5.	Complete the sentences with the words and phrases from Ex.1 and Ex.2:

1.	Don't try ……..    me by saying how smart I am.
2.	Yet still she won't start her baby on …… because she thinks it makes her a bad mother.
3.	If I were you, I wouldn’t believe everything she says. Well, whatever she says, you should probably  ……. .
4.	Long time no see! So nice of you to  …….. .
5.	I shouldn’t have drunk so much wine at the party. My head is splitting. It's the worst ……. I’ve ever had.

1.	Don't try to kiss up to me by saying how smart I am.
2.	Yet still she won't start her baby on formula because she thinks it makes her a bad mother.
3.	If I were you, I wouldn’t believe everything she says. Well, whatever she says, you should probably take with a grain of salt .
4.	Long time no see! So nice of you to drop by .
5.	I shouldn’t have drunk so much wine at the party. My head is splitting. It's the worst hangover I’ve ever had.

6.	Translate the sentences into English:
1.	Як би тяжко він не намагався шпигувати за мною і примусити мене сказати правду, я перехитрила його. Я була на висоті!No matter how hard he tried to spy on me and make me tell the truth I outsmarted him! I rocked it!	
2.	Перестань засмучуватися через те, що змінюєш свою думку. Це природньо, потрібно все зважати, щоб прийняти правильне рішення. Stop getting pouty about having second thoughts. It’s natural, you should think through all pros and cons to make the right decision.	
3.	Я просто в захваті від того, що йду на концерт сьогодні. Їхня остання пісня тепер моя улюблена. I am really pumped about going to the concert tonight. Their last song is my new jam now.	
4.	Я розумію  як важко тобі було встановити зв'язок з Джейком. Але я не можу бути постійно на другому місці після нього. Вся ця ситуація справді пригнічує мене. I realize how difficult it was for you to bond with Jake. But I can’t always play second banana to him. I am really overwhelmed with all this situation.	
5.	Усі тут! Зачекайте поки я піджену машину. Добре! Рушаймо! Everybody is here! Wait for me to pull up the car. OK! Let’s lock and load!	

7.	Make up 5 sentences with the words, phrases and word combinations from Exercise 1 and 2. 

WHILE WATCHING
1.	Decide if the statements 1-7 are true (T) or false (F).
1.	Rebecca didn’t bond with Kyle at first.
2.	In the episode Kate is shown to be good at photography.
3.	Rebecca was really delighted to see William at Randall’s house.
4.	Kevin wants Kate to go with him to New York.
5.	Rebecca prevented William from seeing his son.
6.	William’s cancer is terminal.
7.	Randall regretted for having found William.

1.	Rebecca didn’t bond with Kyle at first.      T
2.	In the episode Kate is shown to be good at photography.   F (singing)
3.	Rebecca was really delighted to see William at Randall’s house.  F (she was furious)
4.	Kevin wants Kate to go with him to New York.  T
5.	Rebecca prevented William from seeing his son. T
6.	William’s cancer is terminal. T
7.	Randall regretted for having found William. F (he regretted for not having found him earlier)

2.	Answer the following questions:
1.	Where did William meet Randall’s mother?
2.	Who is William’s favourite poet?
3.	What was Randall’s name initially?
4.	Why did William leave Randall’s home?
5.	When did Rebecca first see William?
6.	Where did Toby get Kate?
7.	Who did Jack go for advice to?
8.	What was William’s nickname?
9.	Why did Rebecca find William?

1.	Where did William meet Randall’s mother?  (on a bus)
2.	Who is William’s favourite poet?   (Dudley Randall)
3.	What was Randall’s name initially?   (Kyle)
4.	Why did William leave Randall’s home?  (Rebecca scolded him)
5.	When did Rebecca first see William?  (in the street while leaving the hospital with her newborn children)
6.	Where did Toby get Kate? (to the nursing home)
7.	Who did Jack go for advice to?  (Dr.K)
8.	What was William’s nickname?  (Shakespeare)
9.	Why did Rebecca find William?  (She wanted to know his story)

3.	Complete the sentences with the following words. Watch the episode to check your answers (00:04:55 – 00:06:27):

Spy on, amazing, perform, fat, blacked out, rocked, oatmeal, to avoid, sugar

-	Oh! 
-	Ugh. How's your face? 
-	Well, it's fine. Luckily, I have all this …….  to soften the blow. 
-	Stop that. How's your breakfast? 
-	You mean this, uh, steel-cut ………. and egg white pancake with no salt, no ………., and no oil that you're making me eat? 
-	Yes. 
-	It's ………….. 
-	Right? 
-	Mm-hmm. It's the best thing I've ever tasted. Quick question. Um, last night, after the party... I kind of …………. We didn't, uh... 
-	Oh, no. A lot of vomiting but not a lot of anything else. 
-	Oh. Sexy. You have an amazing voice, by the way. I did not know that you sang. 
-	Well, I did not know that you ………… people in the bathroom. 
-	Will you sing for me? 
-	No. 
-	Come on, Kate, come on. 
-	No. 
-	Come on, come on. You're good. And I'm not talking about karaoke-good. I'm talking good-good. Have... did... you... did... Did you ever ………….? 
-	When I was really young. Cyndi Lauper was kind of my jam. 
-	Mm-hmm. 
-	"Time after Time" cover was... I ……….. it. I was, you know... I rocked it like it was my job. 
-	Mm-hmm. 
-	But then I grew up. And then I grew... and, um, you know, I try ……… the spotlight. Are you done? 
-	Yes. Are you? One more song. One more song. One more song.

-	Oh! 
-	Ugh. How's your face? 
-	Well, it's fine. Luckily, I have all this fat to soften the blow. 
-	Stop that. How's your breakfast? 
-	You mean this, uh, steel-cut oatmeal and egg white pancake with no salt, no sugar, and no oil that you're making me eat? 
-	Yes. 
-	It's amazing. 
-	Right? 
-	Mm-hmm. It's the best thing I've ever tasted. Quick question. Um, last night, after the party... I kind of blacked out. We didn't, uh... 
-	Oh, no. A lot of vomiting but not a lot of anything else. 
-	Oh. Sexy. You have an amazing voice, by the way. I did not know that you sang. 
-	Well, I did not know that you spy on people in the bathroom. 
-	Will you sing for me? 
-	No. 
-	Come on, Kate, come on. 
-	No. 
-	Come on, come on. You're good. And I'm not talking about karaoke-good. I'm talking good-good. Have... did... you... did... Did you ever perform? 
-	When I was really young. Cyndi Lauper was kind of my jam. 
-	Mm-hmm. 
-	"Time after Time" cover was... I rocked it. I was, you know... I rocked it like it was my job. 
-	Mm-hmm. 
-	But then I grew up. And then I grew... and, um, you know, I try to avoid the spotlight. Are you done? 
-	Yes. Are you? One more song. One more song. One more song.

AFTER WATCHING
1.	Report the excerpt (change direct speech into reported):

-	 Where are we going? 
-	Well, no more background singing for you. Your voice is way too beautiful to only be heard in a bathroom. Today is your day, babe. We are on our way to your first big gig. 
-	What? 
-	Yep, I, uh... I downloaded an instrumental copy of "Time after Time," found an old boom box. It's showtime, baby! 
-	Toby, there is no way in hell that I'm gonna sing in front of people. 
-	Well, then you'll be depriving the world. 
-	Well, the world will live. 
-	Yes, but your audience may not. (grunts) 
-	All right. (grunts) 
-	What the hell? Okay, so, my Aunt Dolly actually lives here. All right, I booked you in their prime slot, 3:00 p.m. It's right after Jell-O but before their nap. Perfect place to break your seal, right? Now, remember, most of 'em will probably be asleep. The rest won't remember this tomorrow. And most of them lived through World War II, so no matter how bad you are, they've seen worse. (chuckles) Come on. I'm sorry, do you need the red carpet? 
-	No. 
-	Okay, come on.

2.	Insert the correct tense form of the verb in brackets or choose the correct word:

-	Well, now, all three of these babies (to look) very good, Jack. Very strong, very healthy. 
-	Okay, good. That's good. 'Cause some-sometimes one (to do) something different than the other two. 
-	You just... you start spinnin' a little... They're all doing very well. 
-	Okay. 
-	How you guys (to do)? 
-	Oh, we're great. We're good. We're, um... tired but, uh, good. 
-	Uh-huh. And Rebecca? I mean, I only ask because it's a little unusual for the father to be here alone. 
-	She just (to need) a little break, you know? She's... she's... she's not totally herself. I mean, she's a... little dazed, I guess? She (not to bond) with the babies. And not with Kyle, mainly. You know? Not with Kyle. I think she might be a little broken. You know, I-I think the babies (may break/might have broken) my wife. You (can/should) fix her, right? Or you can tell me how to fix her? I was... I was hoping you could tell me how to fix her. 
-	Sit down, Jack. She (to lose) a baby, Jack. You can't just dismiss that. 
-	(So did I/ Neither did I). 
-	Yeah. And you took your grief, and you... channeled it into action. You willed yourself forward with positivity, but Rebecca has just... She's gonna have to do this in her own way, and you're just gonna have to give her the space to do it. 
-	Yeah. What if she (not to find) her way? 
-	She will. 
-	How do you know? 
-	For the same reason that I know you're gonna give her the space to find it. 'Cause I believe in good people. Of course, I (to vote) for Nixon, so you got to take everything I say with a grain of salt. Now, look, there's a couch in there in my office. Why you (not to go) lie down, take a nap? I'm-I'm totally free the rest of the day. I can use the time with my namesakes. 
-	No, there's three. You don't... you don't... 
-	I (to bring) them into the world, Jack. I am perfectly qualified to sit here and watch 'em sleep and crap themselves for a couple of hours. Now go. Now.

-	Well, now, all three of these babies are looking very good, Jack. Very strong, very healthy. 
-	Okay, good. That's good. 'Cause some-sometimes one does something different than the other two. 
-	You just... you start spinnin' a little... They're all doing very well. 
-	Okay. 
-	How are you guys doing? 
-	Oh, we're great. We're good. We're, um... tired but, uh, good. 
-	Uh-huh. And Rebecca? I mean, I only ask because it's a little unusual for the father to be here alone. 
-	She just needed a little break, you know? She's... she's... she's not totally herself. I mean, she's a... little dazed, I guess? She's not bonding with the babies. And not with Kyle, mainly. You know? Not with Kyle. I think she might be a little broken. You know, I-I think the babies might have broken my wife. You can fix her, right? Or you can tell me how to fix her? I was... I was hoping you could tell me how to fix her. 
-	Sit down, Jack. She lost a baby, Jack. You can't just dismiss that. 
-	So did I. 
-	Yeah. And you took your grief, and you... channeled it into action. You willed yourself forward with positivity, but Rebecca has just... She's gonna have to do this in her own way, and you're just gonna have to give her the space to do it. 
-	Yeah. What if she doesn't find her way? 
-	She will. 
-	How do you know? 
-	For the same reason that I know you're gonna give her the space to find it. 'Cause I believe in good people. Of course, I voted for Nixon, so you got to take everything I say with a grain of salt. (laughs) Now, look, there's a couch in there in my office. Why don't you go lie down, take a nap? I'm-I'm totally free the rest of the day. I can use the time with my namesakes. 
-	No, there's three. You don't... you don't... 
-	I brought them into the world, Jack. I am perfectly qualified to sit here and watch 'em sleep and crap themselves for a couple of hours. Now go. Now.

3.	Write the brief summary of the episode.

4.	Read the following lines in pairs with proper intonation and pronunciation: 

-	I'm not very well, as you can probably tell. The baby didn't come from this. It came from love. His mother? You know, we-we... we met on that bus, actually. My world spun on every axis that day. I read poetry to her the first time we talked. Uh, not any of mine. I was too shy for that. One of my favorite poets, and... She used to love it when I read to her. So what'd you name the baby? 
-	Kyle. I was having triplets, and, um, on a whim, actually, we just decided to name them. Kevin, Kate and Kyle. I... I lost one of the babies during delivery, but your baby showed up at the hospital the very same morning. It felt like destiny. Um... I just... I appreciate this. I-I, um... I wanted to know his story. And that there was good here, so... 
-	I wonder if I could check on him from time to time. 
-	No. No. I-I also need to know... I need to know that you're not gonna come back for him. I need to know that I can move forward. Because he will have your blood and the blanket you wrapped him up in, but that's it. That's the deal. Otherwise, I... 
-	I understand. 
-	Okay. 
-	I'm not... (sighs) I'm not bonding with the baby. (crying): I want to love him like he's my own, but every time I look at his face... (sighs heavily) (cries) 
-	Give him his own name. 
-	What was the name of the, uh, poet you used to read to her? Your favorite poet. 
-	Maybe you'll see fit to give it to him someday. 
-	Thank you.

5.	Translate the excerpt above into Ukrainian:

-	Як Ви можете бачити, справи в мене не дуже добрі. Але дитина не вийшла з цього. Вона прийшла з любові. Його мати? Ви знаєте, ми-ми ... насправді ми зустрілися в тому автобусі. Мій світ того дня обертався на кожній своїй осі. Я читав їй вірші, коли ми вперше розмовляли. Е, не мої вірші. Я був занадто сором'язливий для цього. Одного з моїх улюблених поетів, і ... Вона любила, коли я їй читав. То як ви назвали дитину?
-	Кайл. У мене були трійня, і, гм, на примху, насправді, ми просто вирішили назвати їх. Кевін, Кейт і Кайл. Я ... Я втратила одного з немовлят під час пологів, але Ваша дитина з’явилася в лікарні того самого ранку. Це було схоже на долю. Гм ... я просто ... я ціную це. Я-я, гм ... Я хотіла знати його історію. І що тут було добре, тож ...
-	Цікаво, чи міг би я час від часу навідуватися до нього?
-	Ні. Ні. Я-мені також потрібно знати ... Я повинна знати, що Ви не повернетеся за ним. Мені потрібно знати, що я можу рухатися вперед. Тому що у нього буде Ваша кров і ковдра, якою Ви його обгорнули, але це все.Давайте домовимося. В іншому випадку я ...
-	Я розумію.
-	Гаразд.
-	Я не ... (зітхає) Я не можу встановити зв’язок з дитиною. (плаче): Я хочу любити його як свого рідного, але кожен раз, коли я дивлюся в його обличчя ... (важко зітхає) (плаче)
-	Дайте йому його власне ім’я.
-	Як звали поета, якого Ви їй колись читали? Ваш улюблений поет.
-	Можливо, Ви колись вважатимете за потрібне дати йому це.
-	Дякую.

6.	Answer the following questions:
1.	What are your impressions of the episode? 
2.	What are the most memorable and striking moments in the episode? What is your favourite part?
3.	Are there any scenes or moments you are still unsure how to interpret?
4.	What problems does each of the character face in this episode? 
5.	What issues are raised in the episode? Comment on them.

7.	Watch the following conversations with the sound off and try to dub the characters:
1.	between Kevin, Kate and Toby (00:06:27 – 00:07:19);
2.	between Randall and Rebecca ( 00:07:20 – 00:08:18);
3.	between Kevin and Kate ( 00:33:31 – 00:36:07)

-	Okay, Kate, I am super pumped about this move to New York City. I mean, we've got a ton to figure out, of course, but I'm super pumped. 
-	Wait... that was real? 
-	Yeah. Stage acting, it's my new jam. Oh... Do you think you could get that really cute, uh, that theater casting director, the one who liked me. What's... 
-	Cara. 
-	Cara, yes. I love Cara... Yeah. Oh, and when you get her on the phone, tell her I'm only interested in doing heavy drama. We're not moving all the way to New York City so I can do some lame off-Broadway comedy. 
-	You want me to go with you? 
-	Of course. Yeah. There's no way I could do this without you. Oh, and maybe you should specify that I don't want to do anything where I have to show my pen1s. 
-	Wow. 
-	Wow. Toby. I didn't see you there, man. What's up? 
-	Hi. 
-	How's this? You know what we should do? We should look into the meat-packing district. It's like an up and coming (mumbles with mouth full) Pancakes are good. (whispering): Is she making you eat this?  
-	I'm trying to have some s*x.

-	So now he's been here for about a week. I guess I just wanted to get used to the idea of him myself, you know, before I told you, and this has nothing to do with you or Dad... I hope you know that. 
-	I do know that, yes, of course. 
-	Okay, okay. I mean, obviously, I've been curious about him since I was a kid. And I know you guys would have found him if you could have. 
-	So who is he? What did he tell you about himself? 
-	Uh... His name is William. 
-	That's it? He didn't tell you anything else? 
-	Uh, he has a cat. Stomach cancer. It's the basic gist of what I know so far. 
-	Wow. Well, where is he? I'd like to, uh, meet him. 
-	He's in Annie's room, but... 
-	Okay. 
-	I don't know if he's ready for company, Ma. Hold on one second.

-	Is she gone? 
-	Yeah. Oh. God, I hope the booty call was worth it. 
-	It was. I just started to get overwhelmed, you know? Started reading one of those plays you gave me. 
-	You actually read one? 
-	I read them all, actually. But, uh, this one, though, it's really good, you know? Like, really good. And I just started to get a little overwhelmed 'cause I felt like, um, I felt like maybe it was too good for me. 
-	It's not, Kevin. It's not... they would be lucky. Well... So my guy turned out to be more insane than Elaine. 
-	Toby? 
-	Get this. So he takes me to a nursing home... to sing in front of old people. 
-	Mm-hmm. 
-	So I'd be a star but in a comfortable environment, 'cause otherwise I would freak out. It was the whole works. He had the red carpet, he had the car, suit. It was like... 
-	Oh, that's good. 
-	Yeah. And then afterwards, like, I was on a high, like, I know it sounds stupid, but I, I felt so free. 
-	Then what happened? 
-	Well, you called. Told him I had to go and he got pouty and mean. 
-	Wait a minute, I called at that very moment and you actually answered the phone? 
-	Of course I answered. Anyway, I need to focus on losing weight and our big move to New York, and I don't even need to be in a relationship. 
-	You're fired. 
-	What? 
-	Yeah, Kate, you're fired. 
-	Why? 
-	You're the personal assistant to your brother, all right? A brother who locks himself in his master bedroom closet. A master bedroom closet that happens to have a mini-bar in it. Maybe it's time we go at it alone for a while, you know? Just for a little while to see what happens. You know, maybe we need to grow up a bit. 
-	I don't really know who I am if I'm not your sister. 
-	I do. You're gonna love her. 
-	I don't like it when you're sweet.
8.	Work in pairs or small groups and discuss the following:
1.	Do you think it was the right decision for Jack and Rebecca to rename baby Kyle? Do you consider it right to name babies after the relatives or after celebrities? Do you have examples from life?
2.	The death of a child is a huge tragedy for every parent. It is devastating. What are the things, in your opinion, that can help parents get over this? Should they grieve inside like Rebecca did? Or is it better to open up to someone?
3.	Do you think there is a special bond between twins? As for Kevin and Kate, is it good that in some way they are living one life not two different ones? Can twins be diametrically opposed?

EPISODE 4
THE POOL

BEFORE WATCHING
1.	Check the meaning of the following words. Write the translation next to the word: 

a scorcher   спекотний день
zonked       очманілий, одурманений, п’яний, (тут) вийшовший з ладу
a mope  похмура людина
to snag    урвати, дістати
busing   перевезення школярів на автобусах
a catchphrase  крилата фраза
to loiter тинятися (де-небудь) з невизначеною або підозрілою метою
arugula     рукола
care bear      ведмедик
self-sabotage      саморуйнування
hazy    туманний, неясний, невизначений
a pacifier  соска-пустушка
thereabout   приблизно, в цьому дусі
Ick!   Фу!

2.	Check the meaning of the following phrases and word combinations. Write the translation next to them: 

To give smb. a hard time -  завдавати комусь проблем

To do a deep dive with smb./smth. – ретельно вивчити когось/щось

To crush the audition – вразити, приголомшити всіх на прослуховуванні

To get smth. off smb’s chest – покаятися, зізнатися в чомусь

Does that work for you? – Тобі підходить?

To turn the hose – поливати зі шланга

Duly noted! – Зрозуміло! Взято до уваги!

Sounds like a plan! – Звучить як план!

For no reason – без будь-якої причини, на рівному місці

To be on board – бути в справі, в команді

To swing by smth. – заскочити, заїхати кудись

You are in over your head! – Ти не стрибнеш вище голови!

Rinse and repeat – і з знов з початку

To chase smb. off – відлякати, прогнати когось

To be at the lowest point – переживати найтяжчі часи

To corner the market – монополізувати ринок 

A sane person – здравомисляча людина 

3.	Find the antonyms to the following words (see Ex.1):

A happy person – a mope
To hurry – to loiter
Clearheaded – zonked
Distinct – hazy
Self-care – self-sabotage

4.	Say the following in one sentence using phrases and word combinations from Ex.2: 

1.	Chris lost his job 6 months ago. He has no savings at all, nothing to buy the food for and to pay the rent for.
2.	Look! You are a good artist! A very skillful one! But you’re not Leonardo da Vinci at all!
3.	After John left the front door open, a stray dog came in and I had to make it go away.
4.	Trying to get the part in the play, Jack impressed everybody.
5.	Jill is mentally healthy and in a reasonable state of mind.

1)	Chris is at his lowest point.
2)	You are in over your head!
3)	I had to chase the dog off.
4)	Jack crushed the audition.
5)	Jill is a sane person.

5.	In each phrase or word combination one word is not as it is in phrases and word combinations from Ex.2. Cross out this word and write the necessary one:
Holy noted!                                Duly noted!
To do a deep drive with smb.    To do a deep dive with smb.
Read and repeat                         Rinse and repeat
To chase smb. in                       To chase smb. off
To corn the market                    To corner the market
To be on broad                          To be on board

6.	Translate the sentences into English:
1.	- Спочатку ми заскочимо на базар купити руколи, потім в дитячий магазин за новою соскою, а потім можемо десь випити кави. Тобі таке підходить? – Звучить як план! - Firstly, we’ll swing by the market to buy some arugula, then to the baby shop for a new pacifier and then we may grab some coffee. Does that work for you? – Sounds like a plan!	
2.	- Поки ти з нами в команді, ти не повинен завдавати проблем нікому з нас. – Зрозуміло! – As long as you are on board you should’t give anyone a hard time. – Duly noted!	
3.	Кожен почувався ніяково, коли Джек без будь якої причини почав зізнаватися в якихось дурницях. Everybody was embarrassed when Jack for no reason started getting some silly things off his chest.	
4.	Якщо ти здравомисляча людина, то ти розумієш, що спочатку потрібно монополізувати ринок, а вже потім піднімати ціну. If you are a sane person? Then you understand that firstly you should corner the market and only then raise the price.	
5.	Я переживаю зараз найтяжчі часи, а все, що я чую від тебе це – «Ти не стрибнеш вище голови, Майку!» Це вже як твоя крилата фраза! I am at my lowest point now and everything that I hear from you is- “You are in over your head, Mike!” It’s like a catchphrase of yours.	

7.	Make up 5 sentences with the words, phrases and word combinations from Exercise 1 and 2.

WHILE WATCHING
1.	Tick the events that happened in the episode.

Kate moved to New York.
The Pearsons decided to spent a day in the pool.
William was arrested for smelling the roses.
Kevin almost drowned in the pool.
Kate was ostracized by her classmates for being overweight.
Toby told Kate that his ex-wife was not an angel as she seemed to be.
Beth told Randall that she wanted to divorce him.
Kevin temporarily moves in with Randall.
Kevin got the part in the movie.
Kate got the job from Toby’s ex-wife.

Kate moved to New York.
The Pearsons decided to spent a day in the pool.  √
William was arrested for smelling the roses.
Kevin almost drowned in the pool.   √
Kate was ostracized by her classmates for being overweight.    √
Toby told Kate that his ex-wife was not an angel as she seemed to be.  √
Beth told Randall that she wanted to divorce him.
Kevin temporarily moves in with Randall.   √
Kevin got the part in the movie.
Kate got the job from Toby’s ex-wife.    √

2.	Choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

1.	In the morning Randall’s family talks with Kevin on the:

A.	

B.	

C.	

2.	The girls at the pool gave Kate:

A.	

B.	

C.	

3.	Randall and William were shopping for:

A.	

B.	

C.	

4.	What was mentioned on Jack’s favourite T-shirt?

A.	

B.	

C.	

5.	Tess played the part of:

A.	

B.	

C.	

6.	Whenever Randall saw a black man, in his notebook he put:

A.	

B.	

C.	

7.	At the pool Rebecca asked a woman for the number of:

A.	

B.	

C.	

1 B,   2 C, 3 B,  4 A,  5 C,  6 A,  7 C.

3.	Think of the words that are the best match to fill in the gaps. Then watch the episode and check (00:36:33 – 00:39:23):

-	Man, that Tess was some Snow White tonight, huh? 
-	Yeah. 
-	I've offended you somehow. 
-	No. 
-	No, I have. You think I'm judging you. I….Because I'm in ______position to judge you whatsoever. But you need to ______ if I was in a position to judge you, you'd be getting a very ______ score. 
-	That ________ you told about helping to bus little black kids in Pittsburgh. That was '86, '87? 
-	Thereabout. 
-	So you were clean then? Just... functional? Because you know what this little black kid was doing? 
-	I don't... 
-	I was a little boy, ________ in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Which is pretty much the whitest place on Earth. I had this little notebook... and every ________ I met a new black person, I would put a mark in this notebook. And every time I met a black man, I wondered if, somehow, if that man could possibly be my father. But I couldn't say that. You know, I couldn't say it out loud because I loved my father. My white father. And my white mother. I'm a strong, successful, black man. My wife and I give a lot of thought to how we_________ our girls, believe that. 
-	Yes. 
-	The fact that my daughter doesn't find anything unusual about her _____________ Snow White? That's the whole idea. Right? Look, I-I don't know everything, William. I don't. But I wouldn't change a ____________about my parents, or the way that I parent, and I will not apologize for any of it. 
-	You shouldn't. 
-	Because I don't. 
-	I should. Three weeks I've known you, and I still haven't said the words. 
-	You don't have to say any... 
-	I'm sorry. I am so deeply sorry. I did everything wrong by you. And you've done everything_______. You are doing everything right, son. 
-	Well, uh... Now, you wear whatever you want on your walk tomorrow. 
-	Oh, I like my new flat front khakis just fine.

-	Man, that Tess was some Snow White tonight, huh? 
-	Yeah. 
-	I've offended you somehow. 
-	No. 
-	No, I have. You think I'm judging you. I... Because I'm in no position to judge you whatsoever. But you need to know, if I was in a position to judge you, you'd be getting a very high score. 
-	That story you told about helping to bus little black kids in Pittsburgh. That was '86, '87? 
-	Thereabout. 
-	So you were clean then? Just... functional? Because you know what this little black kid was doing? 
-	I don't... 
-	I was a little boy, living in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Which is pretty much the whitest place on Earth. I had this little notebook... and every time I met a new black person, I would put a mark in this notebook. And every time I met a black man, I wondered if, somehow, if that man could possibly be my father. But I couldn't say that. You know, I couldn't say it out loud because I loved my father. My white father. And my white mother. I'm a strong, successful, black man. My wife and I give a lot of thought to how we raise our girls, believe that. 
-	Yes. 
-	The fact that my daughter doesn't find anything unusual about her playing Snow White? That's the whole idea. Right? Look, I-I don't know everything, William. I don't. But I wouldn't change a thing about my parents, or the way that I parent, and I will not apologize for any of it. 
-	You shouldn't. 
-	Because I don't. 
-	I should. Three weeks I've known you, and I still haven't said the words. 
-	You don't have to say any... 
-	I'm sorry. I am so deeply sorry. I did everything wrong by you. And you've done everything right. You are doing everything right, son. 
-	Well, uh... Now, you wear whatever you want on your walk tomorrow. 
-	Oh, I like my new flat front khakis just fine.

AFTER WATCHING
1.	Report the excerpt (change direct speech into reported):

-	I hate kale. 
-	Me, too. 
-	Ick. Baby arugula is just as bad as grown-up arugula. All right, you know what? Here we go. 
-	Oh, no, no, no. Let me get... 
-	Remember, you are unemployed. And I am not convinced that you would do well begging for money. 
-	Are you kidding? You don't think the drivers will be sympathetic to me holding up a sign that says "hungry?" 
-	That's good. I'm gonna use the restroom, and then we'll go, okay? 
-	Toby: Hi. 
-	Woman: How are you? 
-	Uh, good. How are you? 
-	Good. 
-	Okay, uh... you wanna get out of here? 
-	Who was that? 
-	Who was... uh... You saw that. Uh, that was my ex-wife. 
-	Wait, are you serious? 
-	Uh, yeah. I told you I was married before. 
-	Not to that.

2.	Insert the correct tense form of the verb in brackets or choose the correct word:

-	She's (his/him) ex-wife, Kate. All right? The operative word being "ex." They're not together (no more/anymore). He's with you now. 
-	"Why?" is the question. You should see her. 
-	Maybe that's what Toby (to want). 
-	Maybe he (to fulfill) a fat-girl fetish with (mine/me). 
-	Well, that's actually a thing. Of course, for me it was more of a phase than a thing, but anyway... 
-	I (to do) a deep dive (with/to) this woman. Everything (to reek) fabulous. She has fabulous taste, she has fabulous friends. She (to be) to Argentina, Kevin! 
-	Listen (-/to) me, I did not leave you in Los Angeles so you (should/could) selfsabotage, okay? So get (off/on) the Internet... do that right now... and tell me how hard I'm gonna crush this audition.

-	She's his ex-wife, Kate. All right? The operative word being "ex." They're not together anymore. He's with you now. 
-	"Why?" is the question. You should see her. 
-	Maybe that's what Toby wants. 
-	Maybe he's fulfilling a fat-girl fetish with me. 
-	Well, that's actually a thing. Of course, for me it was more of a phase than a thing, but anyway... 
-	I did a deep dive with this woman. Everything reeks fabulous. She has fabulous taste, she has fabulous friends. She's been to Argentina, Kevin! 
-	Listen to me, I did not leave you in Los Angeles so you could selfsabotage, okay? So get off the Internet... do that right now... and tell me how hard I'm gonna crush this audition.

3.	Write the brief summary of the episode.

4.	Read the following lines in pairs with proper intonation and pronunciation: 

-	You cold? T-shirt? 
-	I didn't bring one. 
-	Well... I brought a T-shirt. 
-	That's the one Mommy hates. 
-	Oh, Mommy's just jealous. 
-	I don't think so. 
-	Well, it's true. She just pretends like she hates it because I won't let her wear it. You know where I got this shirt? 
-	I heard Mommy say it was from a drugged-out drifter. 
-	Listen, Mommy doesn't know the whole truth, so this is gonna have to stay between us, okay? I got it... in Florida. A magical land called Daytona Beach. 
-	Can we go there? 
-	No. No, you may never go to Daytona Beach. I want you to say it out loud: "Daddy, I will never go to Daytona Beach." 
-	Daddy, I will never go to Daytona Beach. 
-	Good girl. But I was there... and one night, I was walking back to my hotel, and... I came across this man... a traveler. He was wearing ragged clothes and he had a strange way of talking. And these three young jerks were bothering him. They were trying to take away his bag of groceries. And so... I chased the jerks off. 
-	By yourself? 
-	Yeah, by myself. And I had a few... vitamin drinks and... I chased them off. It happened. And the traveler was so grateful, he wanted to repay me. You know, he-he didn't have much, so he reaches into his little satchel and he pulls out this shirt. He says to me that it's a magic T-shirt. He said, that when you wear it, your enemies will see you exactly as you want to be seen, and only that way. Whether it's a... a warrior, or a princess. Whatever you want. 
-	Does it work? 
-	You tell me. I was wearing this shirt the night I met your mom. And she thought I was the handsomest man in the world. 
-	You? 
-	Yeah, I know. Me. Magic. 
-	I'm gonna go with princess. 
-	I want you to know... that your daddy already sees you that way without the shirt, okay? You don't need it. 
-	Thanks, Daddy, but I'm gonna wear it anyway. 
-	Okay. Your Highness. Need to find you a crown.

5.	Translate the excerpt above into Ukrainian:

-	Ти змерзла? Вдінеш футболку?
-	Я не взяла з собою.
-	Ну ... у мене є футболка.
-	Це та, яку мама ненавидить.
-	О, мама просто заздрить.
-	Я так не думаю.
-	Але це правда. Вона просто вдає, ніби ненавидить її, тому що я не дозволяю їй її носити. Знаєш, де я взяв цю футболку?
-	Я чула, як мама казала, що у якогось п’яного бомжа.
-	Слухай, мама не знає всієї правди, тож це повинно залишитися між нами, гаразд? Я отримав її ... у Флориді. Чарівна місцина під назвою Дейтона -Біч.
-	А ми можемо туди поїхати?
-	Ні. Ні, не можна їхати на Дейтона -Біч. Я хочу, щоб ти сказала це вголос: "Тату, я ніколи не поїду на Дейтона -Біч".
-	Тату, я ніколи не поїду на Дейтона -Біч.
-	Гарна дівчинка. Але я був там ... і однієї ночі я повертався до свого готелю, і ... я зустрів цю людину ... мандрівника. Він був одягнений у пошарпаний одяг і дивно розмовляв. А троє молодих придурків діставали його. Вони намагалися забрати у нього сумку з продуктами. І так ... Я прогнав цих придурків.
-	Сам?
-	Так, сам. І я випив кілька ... вітамінних напоїв і ... я їх прогнав. Так сталося. І мандрівник був настільки вдячний, що хотів відплатити мені. Знаєш, у нього майже нічого не було при собі, тому він тягнеться до своєї маленької сумки і витягає цю футболку. Він каже мені, що це чарівна футболка. Він сказав, що коли ти вдягнеш її, твої вороги побачать тебе саме таким, яким ти хочеш, і тільки так. Чи то ... воїн, чи принцеса. Що хочеш.
-	І це працює?
-	Це ти мені скажи. Я був у цій футболці того вечора, як зустрів твою маму. І вона подумала, що я найкрасивіший чоловік у світі.
-	Ти?
-	Так, я знаю. Я. Магія.
-	Я хочу спробувати з принцесою.
-	Я хочу, щоб ти знала ... що твій тато вже бачить тебе такою і без футболки, добре? Тобі це не потрібно.
-	Дякую, тату, але я все одно її вдягну.
-	Добре. Ваша Високість. Потрібно знайти вам корону.

6.	Answer the following questions:
1.	What are your impressions of the episode? 
2.	What are the most memorable and striking moments in the episode? What is your favourite part?
3.	Are there any scenes or moments you are still unsure how to interpret?
4.	What problems does each of the character face in this episode? 
5.	What issues are raised in the episode? Comment on them.

7.	Role play the following scenes from the episode:
a)	William and Randall are having a conversation in the shop (00:12:27 – 00:14:28);
b)	Rebecca is talking to a black mother at the pool (00:18:27 – 00:19:40);
c)	Kevin and Olivia are in the bar (00:20:52 – 00:23:02).

8.	Think about what the characters in the episode are thinking but not saying. Work in pairs or small groups, come up with their interior monologues and present them to the class:

a)	Kate after reading a note from the girls at the pool;
b)	William after Randall didn’t stand up for him;
c)	Kevin realizing that none of his parents was watching him in the pool.

9.	Discuss the following:
1.	In this episode, Toby confesses that he had thoughts about committing suicide after his divorce. Do you consider such people strong or weak? Do you think people have the right to decide themselves how to end their lives? What can be done to prevent suicide?
2.	Comment on the problem of children’s obesity as one of the reasons of bullying. What should parents do in such situations?
3.	Do you think white/black people problem still exists in the world? Have you heard about Black Lives Matter movement? Do you support it?
4.	After splitting up with your partner is it better to stay in touch with him/her or to put them on the personal black list? Think of some examples from life. 

EPISODE 5
THE GAME PLAN

BEFORE WATCHING
1.	Check the meaning of the following words. Write the translation next to the word: 

ballsy    напористий, наглий, нечесний
a bum       ледар, нікчема; волоцюга
to tailgate    йти впритул до автомобіля, що їде попереду, (тут) святкувати гру улюбленої команди
to warm up  готуватися (до виступу, змаганню)
gross   грубий, великий; товстий
an au pair   няня, гувернантка, помічниця по дому
pathetic      жалюгідний, безнадійний
to fast forward     швидко перемотати вперед
a weirdo      дивна людина, з екстравагантною поведінкою, дивак
creepy     який викликає мурашки, гидливість; противний; моторошний
lame  невдалий, незадовільний; непереконливий
sloppy  неохайний, неакуратний; недбалий

2.	Check the meaning of the following phrases and word combinations. Write the translation next to them: 

Are they gonna make it? – Вони встигнуть дістатися? 

To take offence at/to smth – ображатися на щось

No offence!  – Без образ! Не ображайся!

To return the favour – повернути борг, віддячити у відповідь

To throw up – вирвати, блювати

Sole purpose – єдина мета

Like clockwork – як годинник, як по нотах, регулярно

To grab a drink – випити

To be cut out for smth. – бути створеним для чогось, підходити

To boss smb. – командувати кимось, керувати

To go sideways – піти шкереберть

To occur to smb. – спадати комусь на думку

To get out of the habit – перестати щось робити

They are next level smart! – Вони на голову мудріші. 

3.	Do the crossword with the words from Ex.1:

Across:
1. To drive too closely to the vehicle in front of you
5. Boring or not very good
7. Not done carefully or thoroughly
9. Making you feel nervous and slightly frightened
Down:
2. A young person, usually a woman, who stays with a family in a foreign country to learn the language, and looks after their children for a small wage
3. Brave and determined
4. Someone, especially a man, who has no home or job, and who asks people for money
6. A strange, eccentric person
8. Useless, unsuccessful

4.	Match the beginning with the end of the phrase. There are two extra choices you do not need to use:
1.	to take offence 	a.	break	
2.	to go	b.	a drink	
3.	like 	c.	at/to smth	
4.	to grab 	d.	sideways	
5.	to return   	e.	the favour  	
6.		f.	a sec	
7.		g.	clockwork	

1c, 2d, 3g, 4b, 5e.

5.	Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions: 

1.	I tried giving him some cool, boiled water, but he even threw that _____. 
2.	I wish I could get _______ the habit of wasting so much money. 
3.	I'm not cut ______ an office job. 
4.	I suppose it didn’t occur ______ you to phone the police? 
5.	Lane did not take offence ______his boss's comment, nor did he slow down.

1.	I tried giving him some cool, boiled water, but he even threw that up. 
2.	I wish I could get out of the habit of wasting so much money. 
3.	I'm not cut out for an office job. 
4.	I suppose it didn’t occur to you to phone the police? 
5.	Lane did not take offence at his boss's comment, nor did he slow down.

6.	Translate the sentences into English:
1.	Перестань командувати іншими. Тобі не спадало на думку, що деякі люди на голову мудріші за тебе? Stop bossing others! Didn’t it occur to you that some people are next level smarter than you?	
2.	Не ображайся, але в цій постановці ти виглядаєш жалюгідно. Ти не створений для театру.  No offence, but you look pathetic in this play. You are not cut out for the theatre.	
3.	Я б хотів випити в барі з Пітерсонами перед концертом. Як ти думаєш, вони встигнуть доїхати? I would like to grab a drink with the Petersons at the bar. Do you think they are gonna make it?	
4.	Моєю єдиною метою є перестати перейматися тим, що інші думають про мене.  My sole purpose is to get out of the habit of bothering what other people think about me.	
5.	- Тобі не слід ображатися на мене, я просто хочу віддячити тобі. – Звучить непереконливо. – You shouldn’t take offence at me, I just want to return the favour. – Sounds lame.	

7.	 Make up 5 sentences with the words, phrases and word combinations from Exercise 1 and 2. 

WHILE WATCHING
1.	Watch the episode and say who:

1.	asked to be taught football
2.	didn’t want to live in a luxurious hotel suite
3.	punched a guy in the bar
4.	prefers to watch football alone
5.	went to the pharmacy to buy a pregnancy test
6.	is a great fan of “The Manny”
7.	paints sometimes

1.	asked to be taught football   Rebecca
2.	didn’t want to live in a luxurious hotel suite  Kevin 
3.	punched a guy in the bar   Jack
4.	prefers to watch football alone   Kate
5.	went to the pharmacy to buy a pregnancy test  Beth and Randall
6.	is a great fan of “The Manny”  William
7.	paints sometimes   Kevin

2.	Say whether the following sentences are true ( T ) or false ( F ):

1.	Rebecca didn’t want to have kids.
2.	Toby invited his ex-wife to watch football with Kate.
3.	Randall thought of taking an early retirement in Florida.
4.	Beth’s pregnancy test was positive.
5.	William thinks that Kevin doubts too much.
6.	The Pittsburg Steelers won Super Bowl.
7.	Rebecca and Jack decided not to have kids.
8.	Kevin used the play and his painting to give a life lesson to his nieces.
9.	Kate tells Toby why football games are personal for her.

1.	Rebecca didn’t want to have kids.  T
2.	Toby invited his ex-wife to watch football with Kate.  F
3.	Randall thought of taking an early retirement in Florida.  F
4.	Beth’s pregnancy test was positive. F
5.	William thinks that Kevin doubts too much.  T
6.	The Pittsburg Steelers won Super Bowl.  T
7.	Rebecca and Jack decided not to have kids.  F
8.	Kevin used the play and his painting to give a life lesson to his nieces.  T
9.	Kate tells Toby why football games are personal for her.  T

3.	Complete the sentences with the words you hear (00:18:30 – 00:19:44):

-	Aren't you gonna say anything? 
-	Uh, yeah. Like, how? You take the pill every day like ________, right? 
-	Yeah. 
-	What, did I accidentally drop one in my ________ or something? 
-	No. I... I mean, I changed medications last month and there might have been, like, a brief window. 
-	A brief window? 
-	Sorry. 
-	A brief window, Beth? Did it not occur to you that that might be something you want to run by your _______? 
-	Well, I didn't know it was gonna be a______________. 
-	Well, there goes Charleston. 
-	Okay, I'm sorry, what? 
-	Ten years from now, when the girls are both off at _______, I thought that we would take an early __________ in Charleston. 
-	Oh, forgive me, Randall, but what in the holy hell are you talking about? Since when do you want to move to Charleston? 
-	I saw something about it on CNN. Like, they got a great quality of______, good restaurants. Sometimes at work, I look up places on Zillow. 
-	Oh, okay. Well, I'm so sorry that I'm screwing with your super ________ Charleston dream, honey. No, my issues are nothing compared to yours. 
-	Nobody's saying that. 
-	Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, here's a riddle... who has two hands and was about to go back to work full-time and maybe, maybe... start to remember who she was? Yeah? Mm-hmm. But now will have to _________ her time between a diaper station and a home office? This girl, right here. 
-	It's two ________. 
-	What? 
-	You're doing it wrong. You're supposed to say "what has two thumbs and is Mm-mmm, mm-mmm. Gonna be splitting time betw..." 
-	_______ up. 
-	Okay, that's real nice, Beth. 
-	Hey. Also, some Altoids. Please.

-	Aren't you gonna say anything? 
-	Uh, yeah. Like, how? You take the pill every day like clockwork, right? 
-	Yeah. 
-	What, did I accidentally drop one in my shake or something? 
-	No. I... I mean, I changed medications last month and there might have been, like, a brief window. 
-	A brief window? 
-	Sorry. 
-	A brief window, Beth? Did it not occur to you that that might be something you want to run by your husband? 
-	Well, I didn't know it was gonna be a problem. 
-	Well, there goes Charleston. 
-	Okay, I'm sorry, what? 
-	Ten years from now, when the girls are both off at college, I thought that we would take an early retirement in Charleston. 
-	Oh, forgive me, Randall, but what in the holy hell are you talking about? Since when do you want to move to Charleston? 
-	I saw something about it on CNN. Like, they got a great quality of life, good restaurants. Sometimes at work, I look up places on Zillow. 
-	Oh, okay. Well, I'm so sorry that I'm screwing with your super top secret Charleston dream, honey. No, my issues are nothing compared to yours. 
-	Nobody's saying that. 
-	Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, here's a riddle... who has two hands and was about to go back to work full-time and maybe, maybe... start to remember who she was? Yeah? Mm-hmm. But now will have to split her time between a diaper station and a home office? This girl, right here. 
-	It's two thumbs. 
-	What? 
-	You're doing it wrong. You're supposed to say "what has two thumbs and is Mm-mmm, mm-mmm. Gonna be splitting time betw..." 
-	Shut up. 
-	Okay, that's real nice, Beth. 
-	Hey. Also, some Altoids. Please.

AFTER WATCHING

1.	Report the excerpt (change direct speech into reported):

-	 So. You, uh, told the girls that he's Grandpa, but not that he's sick. Right? That's ballsy. 
-	Hey, so, Kevin, uh, it's been a few days now, you know, since you showed up. 
-	Without calling. 
-	Right. And... and it's great to see you. I was just sort of wondering... (exhales) How do I say this politely? 
-	When are you leaving? 
-	Yeah. Yeah. Oh. Yeah. No, I mean, come on. I can, I... I can, um... I can get out of here whenever. I just... I... I saw this as an opportunity to hang with you two, you know, and the girls, but, uh... Plus I... honestly, this play, guys, it's kicking my ass a little, You know? Mm. And it's so lonely at that hotel. I mean, I got this big suite all to myself but I guess the bigger the hotel room, the emptier it can feel. You know? I'm sitting there. I got that 800 thread count sheets. I got the endless minibar snacks. You got the fancy oatmeal soaps, plush robes and all I can do is sit there and think about how... quiet it is. 
-	We'll take it. 
-	What's that? 
-	Uh, the hotel. Beth and I, we'll take it, tonight. 
-	No, Randall. Where are we gonna get a sitter? No, 
-	We got two family members Oh, no, no, no, no, no. living in our house for free. One of them played a nanny on TV. 
-	No. No, actually, an au pair. Technically, I played an au pair on TV. There's a difference. A lot of people don't know that. I was... an au pair. They were gonna call the show, What Au Pair, but The... Manny tested better. I-I can watch the girls. 
-	I'm-a go pack. 
-	Okay. 
-	I'm-a go pack right now. Wait.

2.	Insert the correct tense form of the verb in brackets or choose the correct word:

-	This isn't the night I had planned. 
-	I know. 
-	(Shall/Can) we look? 
-	Wait. Just, um, let's... let's... let's give it like, 30 more seconds. 
-	Okay. You'll still be able to work more. I can work (few/less). We'll get a nanny. 
-	Or a manny. 
-	God, no. 
-	You know, if you still (to want) that vacation house you can... 
-	I don't. It's too (many/much) trouble. Worrying about hurricanes and whether or not it gets broken into by some kids using it for their who knows what? 
-	Damn South Carolina punk-ass kids. 
-	You know, a son wouldn't totally suck. 
-	We do make good kids. 
-	That we do, that we do. 
-	The girls (to love) it. 
-	Oh, they'll go nuts. Hey. Hmm? What has two thumbs and loves his wife so (much/many) it (to hurt)? 
-	Oh, it does work (good/better) with two thumbs. 
-	Nah. I like the way you do it. Mm. 
-	Well... I like your face. 
-	Shall we do this?

-	This isn't the night I had planned. 
-	I know. 
-	Shall we look? 
-	Wait. Just, um, let's... let's... let's give it like, 30 more seconds. 
-	Okay. You'll still be able to work more. I can work less. We'll get a nanny. 
-	Or a manny. 
-	God, no. 
-	You know, if you still want that vacation house you can... 
-	I don't. It's too much trouble. Worrying about hurricanes and whether or not it gets broken into by some kids using it for their who knows what? 
-	Damn South Carolina punk-ass kids. 
-	You know, a son wouldn't totally suck. 
-	We do make good kids. 
-	That we do, that we do. 
-	The girls will love it. 
-	Oh, they'll go nuts. Hey. Hmm? What has two thumbs and loves his wife so much it hurts? 
-	Oh, it does work better with two thumbs. 
-	Nah. I like the way you do it. Mm. 
-	Well... I like your face. 
-	Shall we do this?

3.	Write the brief summary of the episode.

4.	Read the following lines in pairs with proper intonation and pronunciation: 

-	Well, that conversation went sideways, didn't it? Randall's gonna punch me for that conversation. I got to go talk to the girls. Go talk to the girls... what am I gonna say? You know, I am clearly not the man that needs to be talking to them about the intricacies of life and death. It's... Ah.
-	You do that a lot. 
-	I do what a lot? 
-	Doubt yourself. You were very good, Kevin. On that show. 
-	You watched The Manny? 
-	Before I came here, I had one old television, got three channels. I really liked that program. And I remember thinking, he's very talented. I liked the one where you lose the baby. (laughing): 
-	Oh, geez. "Manny on Fire." Yeah, yeah. Yeah, no. That was a... That was a strong episode. Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I never should have left that show. I've... I never should have come here, that's for sure. Being an uncle, right, doing theater... I... I... (scoffs) I'm not cut out for theater. 
-	And there you go again. 
-	Well, yeah, I mean, that's easy for you to say, right? You're the wise owl in a Pixar film. I'm the dopey Labrador. 
-	I'm a dying recovering addict. 
-	Yeah, whatever. 
-	Yeah, well, people love Labradors. 
-	Said the wise owl. You want to know what it is? It's this play, right? I mean, these people that I'm working with, wow, they're like next level smart. I mean, uh, they're brilliant. And then they look at me like I'm a joke, right? Which makes me start to think that I am a joke, and then I start spinning. I don't even know what the play's about anymore. 
-	Kevin, what did you think it was about when you first read it? 
-	You know, it doesn't ma... it doesn't matter, it's... You're just gonna think it's stupid. 
-	Said the dopey Labrador.

5.	Translate the excerpt above into Ukrainian:

-	 Що ж, розмова пішла шкереберть, ні? Рендалл приб’є мене за цю розмову. Я мушу поговорити з дівчатами. Поговорити з дівчатами ... що я скажу? Знаєте, я явно не та людина, якій потрібно говорити з ними про тонкощі життя та смерті. Це ... Ах. 
-	Ти забагато цього робиш. 
-	Що я роблю забагато? 
-	Сумніваєшся у собі. Ти дуже гарно грав, Кевіне. На тому шоу. 
-	Ви дивилися "Менні"? 
-	До того, як я прийшов сюди, у мене було один старий телевізор з трьома каналами. Мені дуже подобалася ця програма. Я пам’ятаю, як думав, він дуже талановитий. Мені сподобалася та серія, де ти втрачаєш дитину. 
-	О, боже. "Менні у вогні". Так Так. Так, ні. Це був ... Це був сильний епізод. Так. Так Так. Так. Так. Мені не треба було залишати це шоу. Я ... мені не треба було приїжджати сюди, це точно. Бути дядьком, вірно, займатися театром ... Я ... я ... Я не створений для театру. 
-	І ось ти знову. 
-	Так, але Вам легко говорити, правда? Ви мудра сова з фільму Pixar. А я -  дурний лабрадор. 
-	Я вмираючий наркоман. 
-	Та яка різниця? 
-	Люди люблять лабрадорів. 
-	Сказала мудра сова. 
-	Хочете знати в чому справа? В цій виставі. Я маю на увазі, ці люди, з якими я працюю, вау, вони начебто на голову розумніші. Я маю на увазі, вони геніальні. І тоді вони дивляться на мене так, ніби я блазнюю.  Від чого я починаю думати, що я блазень, а потім починаю заводитися. Я вже навіть не знаю, про що йдеться у виставі. 
-	Кевіне, про що ти думав, коли ти вперше прочитав сценарій? 
-	Знаєте, це не ма ... це не важливо, це ... Ви просто подумаєте, що це дурість. 
-	Сказав дурний лабрадор.

6.	Answer the following questions:
1.	What are your impressions of the episode? 
2.	What are the most memorable and striking moments in the episode? What is your favourite part?
3.	Are there any scenes or moments you are still unsure how to interpret?
4.	What issues are raised in the episode? Comment on them.
5.	Dwell on the main characters of the episode. Who appeals to you most of all? Whom do you like the least?

7.	Watch the following conversations with the sound off and try to dub the characters:
a)	between Jack and Rebecca (00:30:42 – 00:33:41);
b)	between Toby and Kate ( 00:34:00 – 00:36:04).

-	If it's between you and having kids, you win. Every time. No question. My father, he loved football more than anything. Most of the time, he-he pretty much didn't want anything to do with me. But... if he was watching football, he let me sit and watch the game with him. As long as I'd sit on the floor and I didn't talk too much. I always imagined that when I had kids that I'd watch the games with them, too. Except I-I'd let them talk... as loud as they wanted. 
-	I don't know what's wrong with me. 
-	God, there's nothing wrong with you, Bec. 
-	All of my friends my age have kids. Every single one of them. And... maybe it's 'cause I'm still singing at Froggy's and I'm not as far along as I thought I would be. I don't know. 'Cause the truth is, when I close my eyes and I think about our future... I see us with kids, Jack. 
-	Yeah. 
-	I just... I love our life. I love it right now. And I'm so scared of changing it. 
-	I don't want to change it. Okay? I'm not gonna stand for anything changing between us. Okay? What we have together, you and me. Nothing. Look, I'm sorry about pressuring you all day. I just... I just want you. (sighs) 
-	The Steelers won the Super Bowl. 
-	Steelers won the Super Bowl. (sniffles) Bradshaw won MVP. 
-	My man. 
-	Yes. I am. 
-	You are.

-	Hey. 
-	Hey. 
-	Okay. So, uh... what was all that about today? 
-	I told you I wanted to watch the game by myself. 
-	Then why did you agree to come over? 
-	I don't know. 'Cause I didn't want to... seem like a weirdo. 
-	Okay. So, now I know. No hanging out on Sundays during football season. I got it. 
-	But it's not just about football. 
-	Okay. What's it about then? 
-	Okay. So, growing up, I used to watch the Steelers with my dad. Right? Every single Sunday, until I grew up and... I moved out here and I just got out of the habit. It wasn't until the 2006 AFC Championship when they played the Broncos. Do you remember? 
-	No. 
-	Okay. Anyway, I wanted to watch 'em with my dad. (chuckles) And I did. And they won. And then they won the Super Bowl. And I just... It's just-just what I do now. I watch the Steelers, and... I watch 'em with my dad. 
-	He sounds like a cool guy. I'd like to meet him sometime. 
-	Yeah. Okay. Yeah. Okay. Um... All right. And I know it's gonna be a little creepy. 
-	Uh... This is your dad? 
-	Jack. 
-	Wow. 
-	I know it sounds crazy and lame, but football is a really big part of my family. Like, really big. Like, I wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for football. I was conceived in a bathroom during the Super Bowl.

8.	Work in pairs or small groups and discuss the following: 
1.	Comment on Kevin’s words: “I mean, it's kind of beautiful, right, if you think about it, the fact that just because someone dies, just because you can't see them or talk to them anymore, it doesn't mean they're not still in the painting. I think maybe that's the point of the whole thing. There's no dying. There's no you or me or them. It's just us.”
2.	What are the challenges of having 3 and more kids in your country? What are the challenges of being childfree? Which one do you prefer?
3.	Are you a sports fan? What sport do you prefer? Make a psychological portrait of a typical sports fan.

EPISODE 6
CAREER DAYS

BEFORE WATCHING
1.	Check the meaning of the following words. Write the translation next to the word: 

A desk job  робота в офісі
to cave       здатися, піддатися, перестати опиратися
forlorn    занедбаний, занехаяний; залишений; самотній
to summon up  проявляти(емоції), збирати, мобілізувати
commodity  часто in plural предмет споживання, товар, товар широкого вжитку
exceptional винятковий, незвичайний
pinnacle     вершина, кульмінаційний момент
to empower       уповноважувати; довіряти
a memorial service      поминальна служба
to stand out  виділятися
to uproot      змусити кого-н. полишити рідні місця; змінювати місце проживання та стиль життя
midlife crisis   криза середнього віку

2.	Check the meaning of the following phrases and word combinations. Write the translation next to them: 

Keep it quiet! – Тримай це в таємниці! Не афішуй цього!

To get things up and running – налагодити процес, запустити 

To be all knuckles – мати 2 ліві руки, не мати таланту до чогось

It’s gonna be lit! – Буде круто!

End of discussion!  – Кінець розмови!

There is no way in hell! – Ні за що в світі!

You were saying? – На чому ми зупинилися?

To consider options – розглянути варіанти

All due respect – при всій повазі

A math geek – математичний геній, заучка

To bring up smth.– піднімати питання про щось

Rings a bell! – Щось пригадую!

To press charges – висувати обвинувачення 

To get through to smb. – «достукатися» до когось

Day in and day out – день у день

To cry oneself to sleep – плакати доки не заснеш

To go through smth. – переживати щось

To get the hang of smth. – зрозуміти як щось робити

She still gets hit on – До неї досі залицяються

3.	Find the synonyms to the following words (see Ex.1):

To be distinct – to stand out
Deserted, lonely – forlorn
Extraordinary – exceptional
Culmination, peak – pinnacle
To entitle, to permit – to empower
To displace – to uproot

4.	Match the phrases with its definition:
1.	To press charges	a.	to think carefully about alternatives	
2.	To bring up smth.	b.	to learn the skills that are needed to do something	
3.	To consider options	c.	to take legal action against someone	
4.	To get the hang of smth.	d.	A person who likes technical and scientific work and is typically introspective and sometimes antisocial.	
5.	A math geek	e.	to mention a subject or start to talk about it	
6.	To go through smth.	f.	to experience (a difficult time or process)	

1c, 2e, 3a, 4b, 5d, 6f.

5.	Complete the sentences with the following phrases and word combinations:
all due respect,  ring a bell,  you were saying… ,   there’s no way in hell,  end of discussion,   all knuckles,  keep it quiet

1.	……………… I'm ever going back.
2.	With ……………, Sir, I cannot agree with your last statement.
3.	You're going to that dinner, young lady, ………….. .
4.	They told me to ……………… . It's dangerous.
5.	Me? I can’t play the piano at all. I was always …………….. .
6.	"Sorry about that, I had to take that call. So, …………….… .
7.	The name does not …………….. and I am sure that I have never heard of the man.

1.	There's no way in hell I'm ever going back.
2.	With all due respect, Sir, I cannot agree with your last statement.
3.	You're going to that dinner, young lady, end of discussion.
4.	They told me to keep it quiet. It's dangerous.
5.	Me? I can’t play the piano at all. I was always all knuckles.
6.	"Sorry about that, I had to take that call. So, you were saying…
7.	The name does not ring a bell and I am sure that I have never heard of the man.

6.	Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions: 

1.	I have to do the same boring jobs day…… and day ……. .
2.	The engineer soon got the air-conditioning ……… and running again.
3.	I've talked to him many times, but I just can't seem to get ………. to him.
4.	I was so upset after the funeral that I cried myself ………… sleep.
5.	I’ll teach you how to use the design program – you’ll get the hang …….. it after a while.
6.	I hate to bring …….. business at lunch.
7.	She’s been going …………. a difficult time since her brother’s illness.

1.	I have to do the same boring jobs day in and day out.
2.	The engineer soon got the air-conditioning up and running again.
3.	I've talked to him many times, but I just can't seem to get through to him.
4.	I was so upset after the funeral that I cried myself to sleep.
5.	I’ll teach you how to use the design program – you’ll get the hang of it after a while.
6.	I hate to bring up business at lunch.
7.	She’s been going through a difficult time since her brother’s illness.

7. Translate the sentences into English:
1.	День у день я намагаюся достукатися до тебе, але марно. Не думала, що криза середнього віку це так важко.  I am trying to get through to you day in and day out but with no result. I couldn’t have thought that midlife crisis was so difficult!	
2.	Тримай все у таємниці! Інакше вони можуть висунути обвинувачення.   Keep everything quiet! Otherwise, they can press charges.	
3.	Ваша дитина унікальна. Він рідко проявляє емоції, майже не має друзів і весь в комп’ютері. Діти називають його заучкою. Your child is exceptional! He rarely summons up his emotions, he has almost no friends and is into computers. Kids call him a math geek.	
4.	Енн переживає зараз важку часи. Вона почувається самотньою та плаче кожної ночі поки не засне.  Ann is going through difficult times now. She feels forlorn and cries herself to sleep every night.	
5.	Ну за що в світі я не робитиму щось, що може зашкодити моїй сім’ї. Кінець розмови! There’s no way in hell I do anything that will do some harm to my family. End of discussion!	

8.	 Make up 5 sentences with the words, phrases and word combinations from Exercise 1 and 2. 

WHILE WATCHING
1.	Put the things in order they happen in the episode.

●	The Pearsons are offered to transfer Randall to an elite private school.
●	Randall has doubts about his career choice.
●	Kate reveals she barely talks to her Mom.
●	Olivia takes Kevin to a memorial service.
●	Jack decides to go out on his own in his career.
●	William is playing the piano.
●	Randall decides to take piano lessons but not from William.
●	Kevin is experiencing some problems with summing up his emotions at the rehearsal.
●	Kate starts a new job as a personal assistant. 
●	Jack says he wants Randall to stand out.

1.	Jack decides to go out on his own in his career.
2.	William is playing the piano.
3.	The Pearsons are offered to transfer Randall to an elite private school.
4.	Kevin is experiencing some problems with summing up his emotions at the rehearsal.
5.	Kate starts a new job as a personal assistant. 
6.	Randall has doubts about his career choice.
7.	Olivia takes Kevin to a memorial service.
8.	Jack says he wants Randall to stand out.
9.	Kate reveals she barely talks to her Mom.
10.	Randall decides to take piano lessons but not from William.

2.	Identify the speaker:

1.	You don't even own a tie.      
2.	I know it's risky, but once I get things up and running, I can spend more time with my kids.      
3.	I-I have grant writing experience, and I'm used to dealing with Hollywood types, which I know are large contributors to your foundation.      
4.	You know, maybe I've had an artistic side in me all along and nobody knew to empower it.     
5.	Geez, this place is whiter than Randall's already pretty white other school.      
6.	In my better days, I have met and played with some of the greatest musicians in the world. And when they talked about music, their face looked like your face when you told me about whatever the hell it is you do.    
7.	That was a midlife crisis, baby. But just a little one, so go on, eat your waffle.      
8.	What happened between you and me... is never gonna happen again. 
9.	I spent all my time comparing myself to her, and then I took it out on her.   

1.	You don't even own a tie.      Rebecca
2.	I know it's risky, but once I get things up and running, I can spend more time with my kids.      Jack
3.	I-I have grant writing experience, and I'm used to dealing with Hollywood types, which I know are large contributors to your foundation.      Kate
4.	You know, maybe I've had an artistic side in me all along and nobody knew to empower it.     Randall
5.	Geez, this place is whiter than Randall's already pretty white other school.      Jack
6.	In my better days, I have met and played with some of the greatest musicians in the world. And when they talked about music, their face looked like your face when you told me about whatever the hell it is you do.    William
7.	That was a midlife crisis, baby. But just a little one, so go on, eat your waffle.      Beth
8.	What happened between you and me... is never gonna happen again. Olivia
9.	I spent all my time comparing myself to her, and then I took it out on her.   Kate

3.	Watch the episode with Randall and Beth (00:10:48 – 00:13:14) and choose the word you hear:

-	Weather derivatives are tradable commodities that protect business owners from future changes in the weather. It's like kicking/licking a piece of pizza so that nobody will eat it later. 
-	Now I'm thinking about pizza. 
-	Okay. 
-	No, wait, I'm sorry... no, no, no, wait, I was gonna get it this time. 
-	Look, how am I supposed to inspire/aspire an auditorium full of strangers, and my own wife and kids don't even understand what I do? 
-	That's not true/you. 
-	Really? What do I do? 
-	You trade weather. You trade commodities based on weather matters/patterns. 
-	And what does that mean? 
-	Oh, damn, Randall, I don't know. You pop/swap lightning bolts for thunder clouds? Look, I know what your day is like. I know that you like one of your partners and you hate the other one. I know that you're gonna redesign/realign your office furniture and that you might fire your assistant because she says "like/bike" too much. 
-	It's nonstop. 
-	Can I talk to you in depth about weather patterns? No, I cannot. But I don't think you'd want me to if I could, so... Hey, what's-what's this really about? 
-	Maybe I was meant to be a musician/politician. 
-	I'm sorry, what now? 
-	Or an artist or a writer. Just think about it, Beth. There's this whole poetic/genetic side of me that nobody even knew existed. I mean, William was a poet, an artist, a musician. You know, maybe I've had an artistic side in me all along and nobody knew to empower it. You know, maybe I wasn't meant to be a straight/great and narrow math geek destined to wear a shirt and tie every day like my parents thought. Maybe I was meant to live a musician's life. On the road and playing clubs/pubs, you know? 
-	All right, well, in this musical fantasy eversion/version of yourself, what instrument would you... 
-	Sax. 
-	Mm. 
-	Like Wesley in Mo' Better Blues. Definitely sax. 
-	Oh, yeah. That's sexy, yeah. 
-	You're making fun of me. 
-	No. 
-	No, you're making fun of me. 
-	No, I am not. I'm-I'm not. Your biological father just came back into your life, and it's bringing up all kinds of stuff. It's-it's normal. Look, why don't you try out this-this crazy/amazing artist side of yourself and, you know, get this presentation popping. Let's see how it flies with some eight-year-olds, right? Before you, like, shift careers and start playing open mic saxophone nights. 
-	You know, maybe I will. 
-	Okay, yeah. 
-	I see you are making fun of me, but I will. 
-	No, yeah. 
-	Why don't you stop smiling/whiling? 
-	I can't. 
-	Stop smiling. 
-	I'm sorry. This early midlife crisis is so you, I can't stand it.

-	Weather derivatives are tradable commodities that protect business owners from future changes in the weather. It's like licking a piece of pizza so that nobody will eat it later. 
-	Now I'm thinking about pizza. 
-	Okay. 
-	No, wait, I'm sorry... no, no, no, wait, I was gonna get it this time. 
-	Look, how am I supposed to inspire an auditorium full of strangers, and my own wife and kids don't even understand what I do? 
-	That's not true. 
-	Really? What do I do? 
-	You trade weather. You trade commodities based on weather patterns. 
-	And what does that mean? 
-	Oh, damn, Randall, I don't know. You swap lightning bolts for thunder clouds? Look, I know what your day is like. I know that you like one of your partners and you hate the other one. I know that you're gonna redesign your office furniture and that you might fire your assistant because she says "like" too much. 
-	It's nonstop. 
-	Can I talk to you in depth about weather patterns? No, I cannot. But I don't think you'd want me to if I could, so... Hey, what's-what's this really about? 
-	Maybe I was meant to be a musician. 
-	I'm sorry, what now? 
-	Or an artist or a writer. Just think about it, Beth. There's this whole genetic side of me that nobody even knew existed. I mean, William was a poet, an artist, a musician. You know, maybe I've had an artistic side in me all along and nobody knew to empower it. You know, maybe I wasn't meant to be a straight and narrow math geek destined to wear a shirt and tie every day like my parents thought. Maybe I was meant to live a musician's life. On the road and playing clubs, you know? 
-	All right, well, in this musical fantasy version of yourself, what instrument would you... 
-	Sax. 
-	Mm. 
-	Like Wesley in Mo' Better Blues. Definitely sax. 
-	Oh, yeah. That's sexy, yeah. 
-	You're making fun of me. 
-	No. 
-	No, you're making fun of me. 
-	No, I am not. I'm-I'm not. Your biological father just came back into your life, and it's bringing up all kinds of stuff. It's-it's normal. Look, why don't you try out this-this crazy artist side of yourself and, you know, get this presentation popping. Let's see how it flies with some eight-year-olds, right? Before you, like, shift careers and start playing open mic saxophone nights. 
-	You know, maybe I will. 
-	Okay, yeah. 
-	I see you are making fun of me, but I will. 
-	No, yeah. 
-	Why don't you stop smiling? 
-	I can't. 
-	Stop smiling. 
-	I'm sorry. This early midlife crisis is so you, I can't stand it.

AFTER WATCHING

1.	Report the excerpt (change direct speech into reported):

-	 Hope you don't mind. Pianos get forlorn if you don't play 'em. 
-	No, of course I don't mind. Where'd you learn how to play like that? 
-	My dad taught me. And his dad taught him. 
-	Dad, can you teach us to play? 
-	Uh, I wish I could. Grandma and Aunt Kate got all the music talent in the family. Me? I was always all knuckles. 
-	Yeah, well, your dad's got other skills. Me, I managed to squeak out a couple of dollars on one of these back in the day. Mostly trumpet, mm. Any gigs I could get. 
-	Tess: Will you speak at my career day? Can Grandpa speak at my career day? 
-	I don't think so, baby. You're only allowed one speaker, and I'm already signed up. 
-	I pick Grandpa. He had a cool job. 
-	What are you saying, that Daddy doesn't have a cool job? But you guys love visiting me at the office, right? 
-	I like spinning in your chair. 
-	You kind of have a boring job, Dad. 
-	Trading commodity futures based on long-term weather patterns is not boring, okay? 
-	Sorry, sort of fell asleep soon as I heard the word "commodity." 
-	Ooh, Uncle Kevin, can you speak at my career day? 
-	Daddy's doing career day! End of discussion. And it's gonna be lit. 
-	That's not how you use "lit," right? 
-	No. 
-	No. 

2.	Insert the correct tense form of the verb in brackets or choose the correct word:

-	What we (to do) here? 
-	We are here because your wife... do you remember her? 
-	I think so, yeah. 
-	The one that you love (the most/more) than life itself? 
-	Definitely rings a bell. Got it. 
-	She wants to take a look (at/on) this place. 
-	Okay, I'm looking. Geez, this place is (white/whiter) than Randall's already pretty white other school. I mean, look at these kids. They look (as/like) little Nazi robots. That one's got a briefcase. I... no kid (could/should) be carrying a briefcase. 
-	I think it's cute. 
-	Yeah, it's cute now; next thing you know, he's gonna (to trap) in a cubicle for the rest of his life. I tell you, it starts with a briefcase, then you put on a tie, you sit at a desk. Next thing you know, you (to condition) to the florescent lights that when you step outside, the sun actually (to burn) your eyes. 
-	Wow. 
-	Yeah. 
-	Wow. Really? 
-	This isn't about me. 
-	Well, it certainly isn't about Randall. 
-	Hey. Look, I... I wasn't gonna say anything until I'd had (a few/few) details worked out, but... I think I'm gonna go out (off/on) my own. Start my own company. Big Three Homes. I just... Doesn't feel like a very good time right now. 
-	I think it's great. I think you (should/have to) do it. 
-	It's not that easy, Bec. I mean... what  this place even (to cost)? 
-	We'll figure it (out/on). We'll figure it (out/on)... we'll send Randall to another school, we'll get him a tutor, we'll do whatever we have to do. 
-	All right. 
-	I just don't want you to be unhappy. I mean it. 
-	Okay. 
-	All right. We'll come back. 
-	This is nice. 
-	It's very nice.

-	What are we doing here? 
-	We are here because your wife... do you remember her? 
-	I think so, yeah. 
-	The one that you love more than life itself? 
-	Definitely rings a bell. Got it. 
-	She wants to take a look at this place. 
-	Okay, I'm looking. Geez, this place is whiter than Randall's already pretty white other school. I mean, look at these kids. They look like little Nazi robots. That one's got a briefcase. I... no kid should be carrying a briefcase. 
-	I think it's cute. 
-	Yeah, it's cute now; next thing you know, he's gonna be trapped in a cubicle for the rest of his life. I tell you, it starts with a briefcase, then you put on a tie, you sit at a desk. Next thing you know, you are so conditioned to the florescent lights that when you step outside, the sun actually burns your eyes. 
-	Wow. 
-	Yeah. 
-	Wow. Really? 
-	This isn't about me. 
-	Well, it certainly isn't about Randall. 
-	Hey. Look, I... I wasn't gonna say anything until I'd had a few details worked out, but... I think I'm gonna go out on my own. Start my own company. Big Three Homes. I just... Doesn't feel like a very good time right now. 
-	I think it's great. I think you should do it. 
-	It's not that easy, Bec. I mean... what does this place even cost? 
-	We'll figure it out. We'll figure it out... we'll send Randall to another school, we'll get him a tutor, we'll do whatever we have to do. 
-	All right. 
-	I just don't want you to be unhappy. I mean it. 
-	Okay. 
-	All right. We'll come back. 
-	This is nice. 
-	It's very nice.

3.	Write the brief summary of the episode.

4.	Read the following lines in pairs with proper intonation and pronunciation: 

-	I love American cheese. Mm. English cheese is so blue, it's angry. Yeah. American cheese is like a... a bed you can just fall into. 
-	So, whose good-bye party is this anyway? 
-	Frank Pendergrass... tree branch fell on him three days ago when he was jogging through Central Park. Bang. Dead. 
-	Well, that sucks. 
-	Mm-hmm. You knew him how? 
-	Oh, I didn't. No, the obituary gave the address of the service so, I thought... 
-	Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on a second. What are you trying to say? 
-	Hello. I'm Frank's wife, Grace. 
-	Hi. 
-	Hi. Uh, I'm Jessica. This is my husband, David. 
-	Oh. Were you students of my husband? 
-	We actually met in his class. 
-	Oh. Right? Students. Mm. 
-	Yeah, we were sitting in the front row, and we kept looking at each other, and then finally Frank stopped the class and said, "You two are distracting me. Go outside, have sex, and come back when you're ready to learn something." 
-	Well, that sounds like Frank. 
-	Yeah. Frank. 
-	Thank you both so much for coming. 
-	I'm so sorry for your loss. 
-	Thank you. 
-	Well done. 
-	No, no, no, hold on. No, no, no. You brought... You brought me to a stranger's funeral? 
-	Memorial service. 
-	Whatever. Why, huh? What, because I'm struggling with the grief scene? You said I would get there. 
-	Yeah, well, I didn't say you'd get there on your own. 
-	This is insane. But thank you very much for the lesson. I appreciate it. Now I'm gonna go have a drink. Enjoy your cheese.

5.	Translate the excerpt above into Ukrainian:

-	Люблю американський сир. Мм… Англійський сир настільки ферментований, що аж гіркий. Так. Американський сир - це як ... ліжко, на яке можна просто впасти.
-	То чия це взагалі прощальна вечірка?
-	Френка Пендерграсса ... гілка дерева впала на нього три дні тому, коли він бігав  Центральним парком. Бух і мертвий!
-	Це жахливо.
-	Мм-хм. Звідки ти його знала?
-	О, я не знала його. Ні, в некролозі була адреса служби, отже я подумала ...
-	Вау, вау, вау, почекай секунду. То ти намагаєшся сказати…..?
-	Здравствуйте. Я дружина Френка, Грейс.
-	Привіт.
-	Привіт. Я Джессіка. Це мій чоловік, Девід.
-	О. Ви були студентами мого чоловіка?
-	Ми фактично познайомилися на його парі.
-	О, так? Студентами. Мм
-	Так, ми сиділи в першому ряду і постійно дивилися одне на одного, а потім нарешті Френк зупинив пару і сказав: "Ви двоє відволікаєте мене. Йдіть вже кудись, займіться сексом і поверніться, коли будете готові чогось навчитися”.
-	Це так схоже на Френка.
-	Так. Френк.
-	Щиро дякую вам обом за те, що прийшли.
-	Співчуваю Вашій втраті.
-	Дякую.
-	Молодець.
-	Ні, ні, ні, почекай. Ні-ні-ні. Ти привела ... Ти привела мене на похорон незнайомця?
-	На поминальну службу.
-	Яка різниця. Чому, га? Що, тому що в мене проблеми з тою сценою горя? Ти сказала, що я зрозумію її.
-	Так, але я не сказала, що ти сам дійдеш до цього.
-	Це божевілля. Але дуже дякую за урок. Я ціную це. Піду щось вип’ю. Насолоджуйся своїм сиром.

6.	Answer the following questions:

1.	What are your impressions of the episode? 
2.	What are the most memorable and striking moments in the episode? What is your favourite part?
3.	Are there any scenes or moments you are still unsure how to interpret?
4.	What problems does each of the character face in this episode? 
5.	What issues are raised in the episode? Comment on them.

7.	Role play the following scenes from the episode:
a)	Kate is having her job interview with Mrs. Rosenthal (00:08:50 – 00:10:28);
b)	Kevin is talking to Grace Pendergrass (00:20:22 – 00:23:25);
c)	Jack and little Randall at Jack’s work (00:31:00 – 00:34:22).

8.	Think about what the characters in the episode are thinking but not saying. Work in pairs or small groups, come up with their interior monologues and present them to the class:

a)	Jack realizing that he cannot afford himself to go out on his own in his career;
b)	Randall thinking of shifting careers;
c)	Kevin thinking about the loss of his Dad.

9.	Discuss the following:
1.	What can be a good reason for a career change? Make a list of at least 5 common reasons why it’s time to make a career change.
2.	What is grief? Have you ever experienced the loss of a close person? What would have made it safe to share your feelings of grief with others? 
3.	Do you know what person you are meant to be? How can one understand this?

REFERENCES

https://www.ldoceonline.com/
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Us
https://www.english.com/blog/5-benefits-of-using-video-in-class/
https://geekvibesnation.com/how-to-write-a-tv-show-review-a-detailed-overview/
https://tiphero.com/27-facts-about-this-is-us

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The Guide to 
A TELEVISION DRAMA SERIES
“THIS IS US”
PART 1
(SEASON 1, EPISODES 1-6)
Teacher’s Book