 Connect with English ~ Episode 41: "Unexpected Offers"Part 1 1. As the episode begins, describe Alex's mood. What things does he make his dad promise to do? 2. What is the unexpected offer in part I? Describe Mr. and Mrs. Wang's different reactions to the offer. What are their arguments for or against accepting the offer? 3. Who overhears their discussion about the offer? How do you think he is affected by what he hears? Part 2 4. Why will Christmas be especially hard for Ramon and Rebecca? 5. Ramon says he'll take part in a Posada on Christmas day. Describe this tradition as Ramon does. 6. What was the "unexpected offer" in Part 2? How did it turn out? Part 3 7. What does Ramon take to Alberto? Do you think Alberto was touched by this? How do you know? 8. Why did Ramon say, "I think I'm starting to hate the holidays"? 9. What does Ramon mean when he says, "I think I did something out of line"? 10. What do the words "I meant it in more than a friendly way and she picked up on that" suggest about Ramon? 11. How would you describe Alberto's reaction when Ramon said "This Rebecca thing might be something we should talk about"? Discussion 12. Do you think Rebecca should spend Christmas with Ramon? Why or why not? 13. Ramon describes the Mexican Christmas tradition of the Posada. If you are Latino, do you follow this tradition? Explain how. For those who do not follow this tradition, is there a special tradition that you observe on a special holiday in your culture? Describe it and explain its meaning. |