Basic Needs

[k8p] -s[-s]-s[-s]-pped[-pd]-pping Everyday Expressions n. a cup and saucer n. the World CupIm 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?