| LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION | |
| Practice Speaking – Select a Conversation Partner | |
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| Devin: Did you see Jon’s suit? Stephen: Yes. I can’t believe that he is wearing a suit and tie with shorts. I’ve never seen anybody wear shorts with a tie and jacket before. Devin: I guess that style is really popular this year for people in the fashion industry. Stephen: Well, I think it looks terrible. Devin: I agree with you. I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing that. Stephen: I feel the same way. I wouldn’t even be caught dead holding a suit like that. | |
Key Vocabulary | |
| 1. I wouldn’t be caught dead…: I would never… | |
| • I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a pink shirt. | |
| • I wouldn’t be caught dead playing with dolls. | |
| 2. I can’t believe that…: I’m very surprised that… (sometimes used when angry) | |
| • I can’t believe that he didn’t come to your party. | |
| • I can’t believe that you passed the test. You didn’t even study! | |
| 3. I feel the same way.: I agree with you.; I think so, too. | |
| • A) This place has the best hotdogs. | |
| • A) She is the most generous person. | |
