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Kerry Washington. Family Secret.
Kerry Washington. Family Secret.
Task 2. Watch the first extract from the podcast and answer the questions. (2:32
- 5:53)
Task 3. Listen to the next extract and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
(31:17 - 34:29)
2. According to Jay, what is one way people create a sense of safety and
control?
A. By being busy.
B. By avoiding work.
C. By taking risks.
D. By seeking help.
4. Why did Kerry think she would have more free time after her TV show
ended?
A. She would no longer be the lead actor.
B. She would have fewer family responsibilities.
C. She would be less busy overall.
D. She had a fantasy about it.
5. What did Kerry realize about herself a year after her TV show ended?
A. She was not the problem.
B. She needed more downtime.
C. She was still overwhelmed.
D. She missed being on the show.
Task 4. Watch the next part and mark the sentences true or false. (49:08 - 53:17)
1. Kerry talks about her relationship with her mother in the book.
2. Kerry's concerns and complaints in therapy were exclusively about her
mother.
3. Kerry felt that she was never who her mother needed her to be.
4. Kerry's parents were best friends with her.
5. Kerry's mother was diagnosed with cancer during the pandemic.
6. Kerry's parents went to therapy with her and her husband.
7. Kerry's mother was diagnosed with cancer for the first time during the
pandemic.
8. Kerry's relationship with her parents improved after they went to therapy.
9. Kerry's parents kept a secret from her to protect her.
10. Kerry's parents kept a secret from her to protect themselves.
Task 5. Listen to the next part and answer the questions. (1:36:27 - 1:39:39)