Daily Life - What if? Part 1(0131)

A:

Okay, next question. If Eric asked you out on a date, what would you say?

B:

Duh! I would say yes! Eric is the most popular kid in school! Okay, my turn. What would you do if you won the lottery?

A:

Let's see.... If I won the lottery, I would buy two tickets for a trip around the world.

B:

If you buy me a ticket I will go with you for sure!

A:

My dad will freak out if I even mention a trip like that!

B:

Alright this is a good one. What would your mom say if you told her you are going to get married?

A:

If I told her that, she would faint and have me committed!

Key Vocabulary

freak out

principle verb, first conditional

to lose one's nerve, become suddenly anxious

ask (someone) out

principle verb, past simple

to request a date

commit

principle verb, second conditional

put in a mental hospital

get married

principle verb, Going to Future

to join in marriage

date

common noun, singular

a romantic meeting

Supplementary Vocabulary

be in your shoes

phrase

to be in the place of someone

sleepover

common noun, singular

An instance of spending the night as a guest at another's home.

hypothetical

Adjective

Suppositional; uncertain

gossip

common noun, singular

Rumor or talk of a personal, sensational, or intimate nature.

daydream

principle verb, present simple

To have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake.