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SANDRA SCORED 80% IN THE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST

SANDRA PASSA NO TESTE DE PROFICIÊNCIA PARA MESTRADO NA FACULDADE DE SAÚDE PÚBLICA DA USP:
FAZ 16 QUESTÕES CERTAS EM 20 DE INGLÊS

                                                  SANDRA DE OLIVEIRA COSTA




THE MOST EXPERIENCED BRAZILIAN CLIMBER SAYS THAT LIFE IS US ON THE CHANNEL 2 TV PROGRAM

                                                     HELENA COELHO


ON "PROVOCAÇÕES" http://www.tvcultura.com.br/provocacoes/

WE ARE LIFE...

NEW FACE ON THE BLOG

NATHALIA NEVES

NATHALIA NEVES` PROFILE




Nathalia writes about herself:
My name is Nathalia, a journalist, married and currently living in Sao Paulo. I was born in Brasilia, a beautiful city which I love.


So here we go .. Let's talk a little bit about Nathalia ...

I like candles, I like Malbec, I like watches, rare meat, snow-like pictures, sparkling wine, tuna, and I like laughing, boots, cooking, scarves, foot massage, painted nails, I also like green, buying perfumes, museums, quilts, basic black, the full moon, being kissed in the neck, popcorn, walking barefoot, pottery, pens, pizza, tea, mango, hug, slippers, smiles, planting, sunglasses, a hot bath; I like to break rules, tango, writing, talking nonsense, and Christmas tree, too. I enjoy the beach, Toblerone, jeans, shiver in the back, exotic locations, jello, the smell of basil, family, big earrings, going to the movies in the morning, picnic, starry sky, risotto, coffee… I like tongue kiss, Pavarotti, olive oil, taste of adventure, travel, and I enjoy campfires, challenges, wind on my face, cappuccino, chocolate, incense, soups, friends around, wood, lying on the carpet, pasta, seasonings, good music, lipstick, Chinese food, tattoos, getting to know churches, cheese cake, messing around, the internet, olives, and trusting others as well. Anyway, I love life ...

SUFFIXES

EXERCISES WITH SUFFIXES

EXERCÍCIOS COM SUFIXOS



O sufixo –ation, -ition forma substantivos

ADD -ation or -ition TO A VERB AND MAKE IT A NOUN



1-Transforme verbos em substantivos acrescentando o sufixo –tion conforme os exemplos


verbo Substantivo (noun)
educate   - e   +  ion =   education
infect              +  ion =      infection
Relate
Populate
Inform
Recommend
Determine
Prevent
contribute


2-Now do the opposite. Change nouns to verbs:




Noun (n.)               Verb (v.)
Relation                       Relate
Consumption               Consume
Reduction
Examination
Concentration
Evaluation
Division
Collection
participation





FORM ADJECTIVES BY ADDING THE SUFFIX -AL TO A NOUN


O sufixo –al forma adjetivos.

3-Transforme substantivos em adjetivos acrescentando –al:




Nouns (n.)                             Adjectives (a.)
Biology                                          Biological
Nation                 + -al             =    National
Gastrointestine
Addition
Phisiology
Region
Controversy
Culture


4-Agora faça o oposto: change the adjectives ending in –al to nouns


Adjectives (a.)                                Nouns (n.)
Arterial                                            Artery
central Centre
Epidemiological
Environmental
Occupational
Peripheral
Spinal
sexual


HOW TO USE A DICTIONARY TO DO THE EXERCISE 1:

Look up for the verb, and then near it, you´ll find the noun, it´s written n. for noun.

Como usar o dicionário p fazer o exercício 1: procure pelo verbo, veja pouco acima ou abaixo dele a palavra com o mesmo radical, onde tiver o símbolo n. de noun é o substantivo que está procurando.

SUFFIXES (I)

SUFFIX  -TY



ADD THE SUFFIX -TY TO AN ADJECTIVE TO FORM A NOUN

EXAMPLE

IMMUNE     + -TY                 =                             IMMUN ITY

NOW DO IT YOURSELF:

popular
normal
obese
vulnerable
available


NOW DO THE OPPOSITE

TRANSFORME O SUBSTANTIVO EM ADJETIVO DO MESMO RADICAL TIRANDO O SUFIXO -TY                        

EXEMPLO:

ACTIVITY  (substantivo atividade)                                                      ACTIVE  (adjetivo ativo)

Faça o mesmo com os seguintes substantivos

certainty
honesty
available anxiety
disability
possibility
equality
universality

ANSWER KEY (RESPOSTA DE EXERCÍCIO)

ANSWER KEY TO THE JUNE 2010 POST:
3
4
2
1

TRADUÇÃO DE CARTÃO PROFISSIONAL PARA FERNANDA QUE FAZ TRABALHOS MANUAIS (BIJOUTERIAS, etc) COM CAPIM DOURADO DE TOCATINS (AM)

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GOLDEN HERB


Rich by nature and charming to our eyes, that´s golden herb. It´s such peculiar color of a bright tone, divinely offered by mother earth, makes this rare fiber exclusively Brazilian. A noble raw material that in skilful hands is transformed into filigree glittering objects under the art of creativity, from ornamental objects of decoration to elegant accessories already world spread. The story of every designed piece from this delicate flower from Jalapão carries in itself inestimable
socio-ecological stamp values. The harvest in difficult access areas and the opportunity to generate income to a lot of local artisans make the state of TOCANTINS outstand as an important collaborator towards a responsible national consumption.
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CAR CONNECTED WORDS

VOCABULARY




CAR PARTS and CAR- CONNECTED WORDS
 
PEÇAS DE CARRO E PALAVRAS RELACIONADAS COM CARRO


AC = ar condicionador
ABS (anti-lock braking system) = sistema de freio anti-trava
Accelerator = acelerador
Accumulator
Aerial = antena (vareta)
Air bag
Air filter = filtro de ar
Alternator = alternador
Antenna
Anti roll bar = barra anti rolamento
Automatic transmission=câmbio automático
Automatic windows = vidros elétricos
Axial joints = juntas axiais
Axis, Axle = eixoBattery = bateria
Bearing = mancal, coxim
Blinker = pisca-pisca
Body shell = casco, carroceria
Bonnet, hood = capot
Brake = freio
Brake disc = disco de freio
Brake drum = tambor de freio
Bumper = pára-choqueCarburettor = carburador
Carpet = tapete
Catalytic converter = catalisador
Chassis (frame + engine + Wheel)
Choke (throttle) = afogador
Clutch = embreagem
Coil = bobina
Coldstart valves = válvulas de ignição
compressor
Condenser = condensador
Console = console
Convertible = conversível
coolant sensor = sensor do líquido de resfriamento
cooling fan = cebolinha
crankshaft = virabrequim, eixo
Cylinder = cilindroDamper = muffler = amortecedor
Dash panel = painel
Dashboard = painel de controle
Differential gear = diferencial
Distributor = distribuidor
Driving belt (band) = correia
Dynamo = dínamoEngine = motor
Exhaust pipe = escapamento
Exhaust silencer = silenciador
Fan blade = hélice, ventuinha
Fender = wing = mudguard
Frame = ferragens, carroceria
Fuel injection pump = bomba de injeção
Fuel tank = tanque de combustível
Fuse = fusívelGas gauge = indicador de gasolina
Gearbox = caixa de embreagem
Gear shift lever = câmbio
Glove compartment = porta luvas
GPS = guia por satéliteHandbrake lever = breque de mão
Headlight = luz dianteira
Headrest = apoio de cabeça
Hood = capo, capota
Horn (klaxon) = buzina
Hose = mangueira
Hubcap = calotaIgnition = ignição
Ignition coil = bobina primária
Indicator headlamp = lantern dianteira (
Interior = espaço interno
jack = macaco
license plate = placa
lubrication = lubrificação
luggage compartment = bagageiro
mirror = espelho
muffler (shock absorber) = amortecedor
odometer = odômetro
oil filter = filtro de óleo
oil pan = panela de óleo
panel = painel
parking lamp = brake light (Br) = luz de freio
pedal
piston = pistão
platinum-point (contact) = platinado
power steering (PS) = direção hidráulica
pump = bombaradiator = radiador
rear light = faróis traseiros
rear-vision mirror = espelho retrovisor
relay = relê
reverse speed
rings = anéis
roof = teto
running board = estriboseat belt = cinto de segurança
shock absorber = amortecedor
side light
sill = soleira
skid (side-slip) = derrapar
spare tire = estepe
spark plug = vela
speedometer = velocímetro
spindle = eixo
start = partida
starter = motor de arranque
stop light = luz de freio
sunroof = teto solar
Suspension = suspensãoTail gate = tailboard
Tailpipe = Am cano do escapamento
Tire = pneu
Torque
transmission = transmissão
triangle = triângulo
trunk = boot Br = bagageiro
turn signal-fog lamp = luz indicadora de mudança de direção e neblina
valves = válvulas
wheel = roda, direção
windscreen = Br pára-brisa
windshield =Am pára-brisa
wiper = palheta

JUNE FESTIVAL

FESTAS JUNINAS/Junina parties






The June Festivities in Brazil are held to celebrate Saint Anthony on June 13, Saint John on June 23 and Saint Peter on 29. Since they are religious events, they take place near churches and are organized by church community members or church goers. Schools and other institutions as well as residential condos also organize some social activities for students and the local community usually both as a fund raising and entertainment event.
Preparations include, besides setting up stalls for selling food and drink, designating who is gonna play the part of the groom and the bride in the typical folkloric dance, the so called “quadrilha” (square dance).On the actual “quermesse” days, people will eat pop corn, corn on the cob, coconut sweet, “canjica” (sweet made of corn), “paçoca” (sweet made of peanuts), "arroz doce" (sweet made of rice), “bolo de fubá” (corn meal cake), sweet potato, and also ordinary food like spaghetti, cod dumpling or pizza. Hot wine and “quentão”, made of pinga (brandy) and ginger are typical drinks. The dancers, usually kids, will wear a costume: floral patterned dresses with laces and ribbons for girls, a plaided shirt with ripped and patched trousers for boys, and a straw hat for both.
People say Brazilian people are festive and happy people, that every occasion is opportunity for having fun, is that so?



Comprehension exercise



Match the words on the left column with the corresponding ones on the right.


1 quermesse ( ) food

2 quadrilha ( ) drink

3 canjica ( ) dance

4 quentão ( ) party

DICA PARA TESTE DE PROFICIÊNCIA

QUANTITY WORDS FOR PROFICIENCY TESTS





Os textos em qualquer área de pesquisa, seja ela quantitativa ou qualitativa vão mostrar resultados de análise; por isso todas as palavras relacionadas com aumento ou diminuição, melhora ou piora de algo analisado vão ser usadas


QUANTITY VERBS

Add = adicionar
Amplify = amplificar
Ameliorate = melhorar
Broaden = ampliar, alargar
Decay =Decline = decair, declinar
Decrease = diminuir
Diminish = diminuir
Divide = dividir
Enhance = acrescentar
Enlarge = alargar
Extend = estender
Get better = melhorar; get worse = piorar
Grow = crescer
Improve = melhorar
Increase = aumentar
Multiply = multiplicar
raise = aumentar, levantar
Reduce = reduzir
rise (up) = subir, erguer
Shrink = encolher
Stretch = esticar
Subtract = subtrair
Vary = variar
Widen = ampliar, alargar
Worsen = piorar

QUANTITY NOUNS

Decline = declínio
Decrease = diminuição
drop = queda
Enhancement = melhora, realce
expand = expandir
fall = queda
Growth = crescimento
Improvement = melhoramento
Increase = aumento
maximun = máximo
minimun
per cent
rate = taxa
reduction = redução
rise = aumento

QUANTITY ADVERBS AND ADJECTIVES

Much = muito; many = muitos
A lot / a lot of = muito ou muitos
Quite = bastante pretty = muito, bastante
very = muito (só usado na frente de adjetivo ou advérbio)
too = demais (quando se encontra na frente de adjetivo ou advérbio)A little = pouco few = poucos
Some = algum(s)
No = nenhum not any = nenhum
A number of
A great deal of = uma grande porção de
Numerous = numeroso
Countless = numberless = inúmero
Various = several
Sundry = variado
A variety of = uma variedade de
About = cerca de
Over = acima de
Above = acima below = abaixo
Average = media
Better = melhor
Worse = pior
Good = bom bad = ruim
Less = menos more = mais
Most = maioria the most = o(a) mais (superlative)
Plus = mais (somando)
Approximately
Increasing = rising = crescente
Decreasing = decrescente
Rampant = piorando rápidamente de forma incontrolada
Range = gama, variedade, leque, domínio
intense = intenso


FREQUENCY ADVERBS

Always = sempre
Usually = usualmente
Often = frequently
Sometimes = às vezes from time to time = de vez em qdo
Occasionally = ocasionalmente
Seldom = rarely hardly ever = quase nunca
Never = nunca

Ever = já, alguma vez, sempre

Once = uma vez
Twice = duas vezes
Three times = três vezes
Four times = quatro vezes
Five times
Ten times etc

JOB INTERVIEW PRACTICE

HOW TO GET READY FOR JOB INTERVIEWS






Practice - A MODEL INTERVIEW
A teenager is having her first interview. She wants to be a receptionist at a renowned publicity agency. (I stands for interviewer and A for applicant)

I- Please, have a seat. Would you like some water?
A- Yes, please/ No, thanks.
I- I´d like to ask a few questions.
A- Sure! /Certainly, go ahead/ shoot
I- I understand you want to apply for the position of bilingual receptionist here
A- Yes, I do. I think it´s a great opportunity.
I- Have you worked before?
A- Only as a freelance model, but since I´ve just turned 18, I´ve only been studying so far.
I- And now you would like a job?
A- Yes, absolutely. I heard good things about this company, I know it´s a great communication agency and it seems I´ll have prospects for the future here, I mean a career, won´t I?
I- Have you been told about the work schedule/ shift?
A- Yes. I´ve been told that I´ll have to work from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to begin with, but then that later I´ll be able to change my schedule so that I can go to college.
I_ Do you have any questions?
A_ Yes, just to confirm, How much will I get paid?
I_ R$1,800.00 plus HMO, transportation and you´ll be given a card worth R$17 a day for your meals.
A_ For someone´s first job it´s really great, it´ll help a lot. What about uniform? I´ve been told that you´ll provide me one, is it correct?
I_ yeah, we´ll give you a black coat with black social pants and a white shirt but you´re allowed to wear a colorful t-shirt, instead.

Notes: Observe that the applicant considered all the interviewer´s statements as questions. The applicant is applying for a bilingual position, so she has to show she can speak English.
Note also the use of Present Perfect Tense, the Tag question, and the Passive Voice.
Taken from my non published book "How to get prepared for job iterviews"

#ENGLISHSPEAKINGIMMERSIONparty MEETING 2009

SOME SHOTS OF THE  #ENGLISHSPEAKINGimmersionparty MEETING 2009

The meeting on November 28 was held in an art studio






















Some physicists....

The food was carefully prepared by Sueli, a ceramist.

Even the bread was homemade.