Pre-teaching vocabulary
1. (be) worth (doing smth) (phr.) (e.g., life worth living)
A. be) important or interesting enough to receive a particular action
2. a ransom (n)
B. a large amount of money that is demanded in exchange for someone who has been taken prisoner
3. shame (n)
С. an uncomfortable feeling that you get when you have done something wrong or embarrassing
4. to weather (the storm) (phr.)
D. succeed in reaching the end of a very difficult period without much harm or damage
5. hell (n)
E. an extremely unpleasant situation
6. cheeky grin
F. a wide smile showing no respect, but often in a funny way
7. stunning (adj) (e.g., a stunning performance)
G. extremely unusual or unexpected
8. to reel (e.g., to reel from shock)
H. feel very confused or shocked and unable to act
9. cynical (adj)
I. not showing fairness or respect to someone
