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How to … talk about hypothetical preferences

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    hypothetical preferences
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  • A: Shall we cook something this evening or do you want to go out to eat?                        B: I(’d sooner) /( I wouldn’t choose to) eat out, to be honest. I don’t really feel like cooking.
    I'd sooner
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  • A: I’ve put my name down for an obstacle race in June. Do you fancy doing it with me?  B: You’re joking! Nothing would make me / I’d jump at the chance to crawl through mud and climb over stupid obstacles!
    Nothing would make me
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  • A: We could watch a crime drama if you want. Or there are plenty of comedy shows. B: Given the choice, I’d / No way would I ever watch the comedy. I could do with cheering up.
    Given the choice, I’d
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  • A: Have you heard? Jake’s gone on a rock-climbing holiday. B: I know, I can’t believe it! You wouldn’t catch me / I’d go for doing something dangerous like that!
    You wouldn’t catch me
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  • A: I’m going to New York in the summer. B: You’re so lucky! I’d run a mile at the thought of / I’d give my right arm for a chance to go there!
    I’d give my right arm for a chance to
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  • I don’t mind going to a karaoke bar to listen to the rest of you, but I’ll probably give the singing a ______!
    miss
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  • If it was _____ to me, I’d go to a live concert rather than watch one on TV.
    up
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  • No ______ would I ever go swimming with sharks!
    way
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  • I’d give my right _____ for a chance to play tennis at Wimbledon!
    arm
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  • You wouldn’t _____ me performing on a stage!
    catch
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