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becomes more successful and confident
blossoms
grief
feelings of extreme sadness resulting from death or other loss
a meteor shower of ideas
there are multiple ideas occurring at the same time
The show is set in the 1980s, so it doesn’t feature technology like personal computers and cell phones ____ weren’t available at that time.
that/which
Who is known as the father of modern technology?
Alan Turing
an older or more experienced person who advises and helps someone more junior
mentor
put down
criticize someone by making their ideas seem silly or worthless
see outside of the box
think about a problem or situation in a new and creative way
It started running in 2016 ______ the first season introduced the audience to the typical midwestern town of Hawkins, Indiana.
when
What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?
0°C
having certain qualities that everyone would expect from this type of person, even though these ideas may not be accurate
stereotypical
character arc
the complete story of how one person develops in a work of fiction
the well’s run dry
a source of ideas run low
Stranger Things is an American TV series ____ somehavecalled the greatest television show ever made.
that/which
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
things that are part of a history which will be appreciated by people in the future
legacies
nerd
a person with a lot of special knowledge about maths, science and computers who may find it difficult to fit in socially
a love letter to the eighties films
a tribute to a particular genre
The show was created and written by twin brothers Matt and Ross Duffer, ____ also directed the filming.
who
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
the ability to feel positive again after a difficult experience
resilience
conspiracies
secret plans to do something illegal or unexpected to defeat an enemy
a safe space for outsiders
a place where people who find it difficult to fit in socially can feel safe from harm
Near this town is a secret laboratory _____ strange experiments are taking place.
where
Who is known as the father of computers?
Charles Babbage