THE PERKS OF BEING A 

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Movie English:

WALLFLOWER

In this lesson, we are going to learn someuseful words, phrases and/or expressionsthat we can use from the movie ThePerks of being a Wallflower.

OBJECTIVES

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Fifteen-year-old Charlie is coping with the suicide ofhis friend, Michael. To lessen the fear and anxietyof starting high school alone, Charlie starts writingletters to a stranger, someone he heard was nicebut has never met in person.At school, Charlie finds a friend and mentor in hisEnglish teacher, Bill. He also overcomes his chronicshyness and approaches a classmate, Patrick, who,along with his step-sister Sam, become two ofCharlie's BFFs.

SYNOPSIS:

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Students:- Please read and familiarize yourself withthe words/expressions.- If you have questions, please ask yourtutor/teacher-- they are always willing toexplain and answer your questions. Teachers/Tutors:- Please guide the student in reading.- Help the student understand the givenexpressions/words better.

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PROBABLY- used to mean that something is verylikely. CHARLIE: If my parents ask me about it, Iprobably won't tell them the truth because Idon't want them to worry that I might get badagain. 

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LET’S PRACTICE:a.      She was ________ right.b.      This is ________ the correct answer.c.      He ________ knows the results.d.      This gift would ________ make him happy.e.      My mother would ________ be happy about the news.

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FIGURE OUT- to understand or solve something. CHARLIE: If my Aunt Helen were still here, Icould talk to her. And I know she wouldunderstand how I am both happy and sad,and I'm still trying to figure out how thatcould be. I just hope I make a friend soon.Love always, Charlie.

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LET’S PRACTICE:

a.      We have to ______ ___ the problem.b.      How will you ______ it ___?c.      Let us ______ it ___.d.      Please ______ ___ the total cost.e.      She’s smart to ______ ___ what to do.

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SUCH- used before a noun or noun phrase to addemphasis. CHARLIE: Sam, you have such pretty browneyes, the kind of pretty that deserves to make abig deal about itself. You know what I mean?SAM: Okay, Charlie. Let me make themilkshake.

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LET’S PRACTICE:

a.      She was ____ a pretty girl.b.      I have never seen ____ a beautiful place.c.      There are no ____ interesting things.d.      This is ____ a surprise.e.      It is ____ an honor to be here.

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EXCITED

- feeling very happy and enthusiastic. CHARLIE: My last class of the day isadvanced English, and I'm excited to finallystart learning with the smartest kids in theschool...

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LET’S PRACTICE:

a.      She is _______ to use her new phone.b.      Tom is _______ to go to Japan.c.      He is _______ to meet his best friend.d.      I am _______ for my birthday.e.      My mother looks _______.

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ESPECIALLY- very much; more than usual or morethan other people or things. CHRIS: now. And maybe if it does get badagain, you can just talk to them, yeah?CHARLIE: Yeah. Especially Sam. I'm going toask her out at New Years. I think the time is right now.

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LET’S PRACTICE:a.      I like watching movies, __________ romantic ones.b.      I love flowers, __________ tulips.c.      This is made __________ for you.d.      My mother cooked this __________ for him.e.      I _________ like your chocolate cake.

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QUOTE

“Smooth seas do not makeskillful sailors.” — African Proverb