Basic Needs

[gla:s] [gl1s]
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Everyday Expressions
n.
A mirror is made of glass.
n. ()
I drink a glass of milk every day!
--- a beverage glass
--- a beer glass (or a jar mug)
--- a sherry glass
--- a whisky glass
--- a Brandy glass (or snifter)
--- a wine glass
n. (pl.) ( spectacles)
In two weeks, I broke three pairs of glasses! Can you believe it?
--- sun glasses
--- contact lenses
--- glasses for near-sighted persons

glassful
glassy
glaze
/

glass house
glassware
glassworks
glassy-eyed

Linguistic Skill

 Useful Phrases
() --- a vanity glass
--- to fill up a glass
() --- to touch glasses

Communicating Clearly
Street Talks
A: Could I have a glass of water please?
B: Sure, make yourself at home.
A: Id like to raise my glass to our host!
B: Cheers.
A: Take another glass, everybody.
B: Lets drain the glass to the bottom.
A: Whats wrong with your finger?
B: I cut my hand on some broken glass.
A: Please pour this milk into that glass.
B: Ok. My pleasure.

Cultural Focus
Transcripts

It means seeing life through rose colored glasses.

I could probably scare us up some champagne a couple of Dixie cups, Im

through with glasses.

If youre having trouble sleeping you might want to try to drink a glass of
water from the other side.

Sabrina: It has to be the solarium. And you bring a bottle of

champagne. And you put the glasses in the back

pockets of your jacket.

David: I dont think there are any back pockets to my jacket. You
werent paying attention.
Proverbs
Women and glass are always in danger.