Advanced English Conversations - Robert Allans, Ahmet Mustafaoglu, Metin Emir 2019

Set (23) - Let’s jump at the chance

Dialogue

Sarah: I have recently called on my aunt. She lives in a cabin which was built above the lake, and it has got a view to die for.

Emily: Speaking of views, I’m dying for a holiday. I just need to clear my head.

Sarah: What’s wrong with you?

Emily: Our next-door neighbors are very loud. And their dog is barking day and night. I’m truly craving quietness and tranquility.

Sarah: Then let’s jump at the chance. My aunt is travelling abroad.

What do you say we spend a few days out there?

Emily: That’s a big favor. Sarah; you’re second to none.

Vocabulary

To die for: (adj) to be extremely attractive, enjoyable, or desirable.

Call on: pay a visit to.

Speaking of: used to introduce a remark about a topic previously mentioned.

Be dying for something: wanting to have/do something so much that you do not want to wait.

Clear one’s head: to stop worrying or thinking about something.

Next-door: (adj) living or situated next door.

Day and night: all the time.

Crave: to feel a powerful desire for (something).

Jump at the chance: to quickly take advantage of a new opportunity.

What do you say? used to make a suggestion or offer.

Second to none: (adj) as good as or better than all others.

Exercise;

Fill in the gaps with the appropriate expressions;

to die for

call on

speaking of

be dying for something

clear one’s head

next-door

day and night

crave

jump at the chance

what do you say

second to none

a. It is only natural for youngsters to .......... the excitement of driving a fast car.

b. His meeting with the Holtzes seemed to have refreshed Alvin and ..........

c. And then this brother lived .......... and his wife popped in and out.

d. They were hounded .......... by the press.

e. He has compiled a record .......... in its wretchedness.

f. There are women who have silver hair ..........

g. Freddie .......... a glass of water—he was so thirsty.

h. An old friend .......... me the day before yesterday.

i. .......... hamburgers, I am as hungry as a hawk.

j. .......... to going to the theatre tonight?

k. Members of the public would .......... to become part owners of the corporation.