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I. Examples:
1. I would rather stay than leave.
2. He would rather work all day long than do nothing.
3. The mother would rather die than lose her child.
4. She¡¯d rather resign than take part in such shameful business deals.
II. DIALOGUES:
A: I'm desperate for money right now.
B: What's the matter?
A: I don't have enough money to pay for my rent.
B: Why don't you ask Kurt to loan you some money?
A: I'd rather dig trenches with a spoon than ask for his help.
B: I wouldn't be so proud if I were you. Sounds to me you don't have much of a choice.