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Basic Needs

[k8p]
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Everyday Expressions
n.
a cup and saucer
n. the World Cup
Im proud of my son. He won the cup.
n.
His cup of happiness was full.

cupful

cup final
cupboard

a kitchen cupboard

Linguistic Skill
Useful Phrases
--- a paper cup
--- a china cup
--- a coffee cup
--- a drinking cup
--- a tea cup
--- the cups of a bra
Idioms & Slang
cup of tea ---
thats another cup of tea ---
drink the cup of sorrow (bitterness) ---

in ones cup ---

Communicating Clearly
Street Talks
A: Sir heres what you ordered.
B: Oh, no! I dont want a cup of coffee. What I ordered is a glass
of tea.
A: Wow, the music is beautiful.
B: You like classical music? Are you kidding? Anyway its
not my cup of tea.
A: Come on Katty! Give me another cup that cheers!
B: No, Robert! You are in your cups.

Cultural Focus
Transcripts

David: Well, I could probably scare us up some champagne a


couple of Dixie cups, Im through with glasses. We could
hobble down to the solarium pick right back up where...
Sabrina: No, I meant after that?

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