[C+] Wanting and Desirability

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

downtown

[ doun-'town ]

adverb

- the central business district of a city, typically characterized by a high concentration of business, shopping areas, and entertainment.

We went downtown to visit the new art gallery.

theme

[ theem ]

noun

- the central idea, topic, or subject of something, such as a story, event, or activity.

The theme of the party was retro 80s fashion.

outfit

[ 'out-fit ]

noun

- a set of clothes worn together for a specific occasion or purpose.

She wore a casual outfit to the meeting, which included jeans and a T-shirt.

elegant

[ 'el-i-guhnt ]

adjective

- characterized by refined beauty, taste or simplicity; stylish and graceful.

She looked elegant in her black evening dress at the gala.

casual

[ 'kazh-uhl ]

adjective

- relaxed, informal, or suitable for everyday use, often in reference to clothing or behavior.

On the weekend, he prefers to wear casual clothes like T-shirts and jeans.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.

A. I'm dying to

eager or excited to do something

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Dialogue

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Sarah

I’m dying to try that new pizza place downtown.

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Tom

Oh, I heard it’s amazing!

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Sarah

Let’s go this Saturday.

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Tom

Great idea! I’ll book a table.

B. do my own thing

doing something independently without outside influence.

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Dialogue

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Sarah

What are your plans for the holiday?

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Tom

I think I’ll stay home and do my own thing.

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Sarah

That sounds relaxing.

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Tom

Yeah, I need a break from all the busy schedules.

C. I'd give anything

expresses a strong desire for something.

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Dialogue

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Sarah

I’d give anything to go to the beach right now.

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Tom

Me too. It’s been such a busy week.

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Sarah

Maybe we can plan a trip next weekend.

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Tom

That’s a great idea. Let’s check the weather first.

D. in keeping with

matching or appropriate for a situation

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Dialogue

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Tom

Your outfit is so elegant.

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Sarah

Thanks! I wanted to wear something in keeping with the theme of the party.

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Tom

You did a great job. You look fantastic.

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Sarah

That’s kind of you to say.

E. I wouldn't be seen dead

showing dislike or embarrassment toward something.

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Dialogue

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Tom

Would you ever wear a bow tie to a casual event?

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James

Never! I wouldn’t be seen dead in one of those.

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Tom

Really? I think they’re kind of cool.

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James

Maybe for you, but definitely not for me.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Choose the appropriate collocations to complete each of the sentences.

I'd give anything	I wouldn't be seen dead
in keeping with	do his own thing
I'm dying to

Anna said she to visit the new museum.
This decoration is the traditional style of the house.
Mark enhoys hiking alone because he likes to .
I to meet my favorite singer in person.
She wearing those outdated shoes.

Part II

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

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Part III

Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided.

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1. ( business, do his own thing )

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2. ( dying to, exercise )