" The Crush "

The Crush

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTN3q_NjuWs

Before watching

1. Match the words with their definitions.

Active vocabulary

wee shite–‘wee’ – little,‘shite’ - shit. Calling someone a ‘wee shite’ is like they're a small, annoying person. It's a regional phrase. You can hear it in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

garda - a police officer in the Republic of Ireland.

1. Answer the questions with active vocabulary.

1. What do you usually do when you are in a hurry, but somebody is dawdling?
2. When does a person usually have a hoarse voice?
3. What do you keep your parents posted on?
4. What do you treasure?
5. Why can a person be off their head?
6. Whom do hospitals cater for?
7. In what cases do people usually back down?
8. Could you give some reasons for why a person wouldmoan?

While watching

1. Watch the film and fill in the gaps with active vocabulary.

1. Ms Purdy:Well, this is very special, and I'll _______________ it always.
2. Mum: - You are ____________.

Dad:- Screaming at some kid with a crossbow.

1. Dad:Wee shite was ________________ on glue and trying to rob a newsagent’s. Had to go ahead to shoot and everything.
2. Ardal: - Oh, cool. Did you waste him?

Mum: - That’s not cool, Ardal. No more cowboy films.

Dad: - No, he __________________ in the end, thank God. Otherwise, I’ll be sitting here with an arrow in my head.

1. Mum:- Have you got some news for us?

Ardal: - No, well, not yet. I'll ________you___________.

1. Mum:Come on, Ardal! You are ________________.
2. Boyfriend:Yep, and that you weren’t financially stable enough to ______________ her needs. She is a high maintenance lady, you know.
3. Boyfriend:She _____________ constantly about it, she did my head in. I thought putting a ring on her finger would shut her up for a while.

After watching

1. Answer the questions using active vocabulary.

1. What did Ms Purdy promise Ardal?
2. Why was Ardal’s dad hoarse?
3. What did you learn about the kid Ardal’s dad talked about?
4. What did the kid do in the end?
5. Was Ardal going to keephis parents posted on his plans?
6. What was Ardal doing on the street,in his mum’s opinion?
7. Could Ardalcater forMs Purdy’s needs? Why?
8. What did Ms Purdy moan about, according to her boyfriend?

The Crush - Keys

Before watching

1. Match the words with their definitions.

Active vocabulary

While watching

1. Watch the film and fill in the gaps with active vocabulary.

1. Ms Purdy:Well, this is very special, and I'll treasure it always.
2. Mum: - You are hoarse.

Dad:- Screaming at some kid with a crossbow.

1. Dad:Wee shite was off his head on glue and trying to rob a newsagent’s. Had to go ahead to shoot and everything.
2. Ardal: - Oh, cool. Did you waste him?

Mum: - That’s not cool, Ardal. No more cowboy films.

Dad: - No, he backed down in the end, thank God. Otherwise, I’ll be sitting here with an arrow in my head.

1. Mum: - Have you got some news for us?

Ardal: - No, well, not yet. I'll keep you posted.

1. Mum:Come on, Ardal! You are dawdling.
2. Boyfriend:Yep, and that you weren’t financially stable enough to cater for her needs. She is a high maintenance lady, you know.
3. Boyfriend: She moaned constantly about it, she did my head in. I thought putting a ring on her finger would shut her up for a while.