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Episode 1. Problem with an entertainment center
1. Watch the episode 1 and answer the questions.
- What pieces of furniture can you see in Joey's apartment?
- What's the most problematic one?
2. Explain the meaning of the words / phrases.
1. to rip |
3. to throw something out |
5. to get a tetanus shot |
2. to slide |
4. to be tired of |
6. to be alright with smth |
3. Put the sentences into the correct order.
1. Joey: How many times do I have to tell you! Ya, turn and sliiiide! Y'know, turn and slide. |
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2. Chandler: You don't turn and slide, you throw it out! I'm tired of having to get a tetanus shot every time I get dressed! |
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3. Chandler: Wow! That ripped! That ripped real nice! |
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4. Joey: Look, we're not throwing it out! I built this thing with my own hands! |
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5. Chandler: Do you mind if we stick you in another cabinet? They seem all right with it! |
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6. Joey: All right. But, you're gonna have to tell them. |
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7. Chandler: All right, how about we, how 'bout we sell it. |
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4. Discussion.
- Do you have any things in your house that are not useful or even harmful but you can't throw them away?
- What would you do if you were in the same situation as Chandler? Would you throw that wardrobe away? Would you sell it?
Episode 2. Thief
1. Watch the episode 2 and explain the meaning of the words / phrases.
1. the unit |
5. to bet sb 5 bucks |
9. to knock five bucks off the price |
2. storage compartment |
6. to stick a board through the handles |
10. to have a deal |
3. big enough to fit |
7. to lock sb in |
11. to get away from it |
4. grown man |
8. a coffin |
12. a nickel |
2. Fill in the gaps with the words below. Practice the conversation with your partner.
price / roommate / unit / storage / nickel / board / started
Joey: This is the .............. (1) for you my friend. Sturdy construction, tons of .............. (2) compartments, some big enough to fit a grown man.
Guy: What?!
Joey: Oh yeah! I got in there myself once. My .............. (3) bet me five bucks that I couldn't, and then he stuck a .............. (4) through the handles that locked me in. Yeah. It was funny 'til I ….............. (5) feeling like I was in a coffin.
Guy: No, you, you can't fit in that thing. That's not deep enough.
Joey: Oh yeah? If I can't, I'll knock five bucks off the .............. (6) off the unit.
Guy: All right, you have yourself a deal.
Joey: Okay. See?! I told ya!
Joey: Sometimes I get in here just to get away from it! Hey, a .............. (7)!
3. Could you predict what happens in the episode 3?
Episode 3. Appartment is empty
1. Watch the episode 3 and answer the questions.
- What was the outcome of Joey's business?
- Was Chandler glad to see Joey alive?
2. Match the words with their definitions.
1. stuff |
a. to meet by chance |
2. to come by |
b. done (given) because you want and not because you are forced to |
3. to get in |
c. a group or pile of things that are not specifically described |
4. voluntarily |
d. the act of selling something |
5. to make a sale |
e. to enter |
6. to run into sb |
f. to make a visit |
3. Put the sentences into the correct order. Then watch the episode again to check.
1. Joey: WHAT?!! |
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2. Chandler: Are you all right?! |
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3. Chandler: OH MY GOD!!! |
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4. Joey: Yeah... |
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5. Chandler: What happened?!! |
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6. Joey: Awww, man! He promised he wouldn’t take the chairs!! |
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7. Joey: I was tryin' to make a sale!! Oh, man, if I ever run into that guy again, do you know what I'm gonna do? |
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8. Joey: Well, this guy came by to look at the unit and-and he said he didn’t think big enough to fit a grown man! |
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9. Chandler: What the hell happened?!! How were you locked in?!! And where the hell is all of our stuff?!! |
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10. Chandler: So — You got in voluntarily?! |
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11. Chandler: BEND OVER?!!! |
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4. Compare the pictures of the robbed and "usual" Joey's apartment. Describe them as in the examples below.
- There were two stools near the counter but now there aren't any stools.
- There was a football table but now there isn't a football table.