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Notting Hill | The Beginning of a Great Romance (Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts)

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think happens at the beginning of a great romance?
What do you think are the chances of meeting someone famous in your work place?
Do you think that there are encounters that are meant to be?

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Notting Hill | The Beginning of a Great Romance (Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts)

A customer visits the bookshop (00:00 – 03:30)

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1. Why does the speaker criticize one of the books at first?

Because he thinks it is not very good
Because it is already sold
Because it is too expensive

2. What does the speaker accuse the other customer of doing?

Hiding a book down his trousers
Breaking the security camera
Refusing to pay for a magazine

3. What does the visitor ask the speaker to give her?

A phone number
A discount
His autograph

Notting Hill | The Beginning of a Great Romance (Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts)

After the visit, an accident in the street (03:30 – 06:30)

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1. What drink does the speaker first bring as ordered?

Cappuccino
Tea
Orange juice

2. Who does the speaker claim he once saw on Kensington High Street?

A famous writer
A football player
Ringo Starr

3. After bumping into the visitor, what does the speaker offer her?

A ride in his car
Money for dry cleaning
Water, soap, and a phone at his house

Notting Hill | The Beginning of a Great Romance (Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts)

An awkward but memorable goodbye (06:30 – 09:33)

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1. What color is the front door of the speaker's house?

Green
Red
Blue

2. Which food does the speaker mention while offering something to eat?

Chocolate biscuits
Apricots soaked in honey
Cheese sandwiches

3. How does the visitor describe meeting the speaker?

Short but helpful
Surreal but nice
Boring but polite

Notting Hill | The Beginning of a Great Romance (Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts)

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1. What best describes the speaker's personality in this scene?

Rude and aggressive
Awkward but kind
Calm and distant

2. How does the relationship between the two main people begin?

Through a series of awkward and funny encounters
Through a business deal
Through a planned date

3. What tone is most noticeable in this clip?

Serious and tragic
Romantic and humorous
Suspenseful and frightening

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Notting Hill | The Beginning of a Great Romance (Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts)

Do you think awkward first meetings can be more memorable than perfect ones? Why?
How does humor help create a romantic connection in this scene?
What would you do if you accidentally spilled a drink on someone in the street?
Do you think the speaker made a good impression overall? Why or why not?