PHRASAL VERBS with get
One of the topics that demands a certain amount of devotion time from the Brazilian student of English is the "Phrasal Verbs"
A dificuldade de se aprender o phrasal verbs está no fato de que uma simples partícula colocada depois do verbo modifica-lhe totalmente o sentido.
A list of phrasal verbs with ´get´:
get about = circular (uma notícia); locomover-se
get across = ser bem sucedido, impressionar o público; fazer compreender; tornar bem claro
get ahead = prosperar, progredir
get along = andar, fazer progresso
get around = evitar, contornar
get away with = escapar impune
get away = fugir, escapar
get back = return
get by = passar, conseguir passar
get carried away = se descontrolar
get down = descer
get down to
get even with = desforrar-se de
get in = arrive, entrar em veículo
get into = entrar, meter-se em
get off = descer (trem, ônibus)
get off = (sentido literal)
get on with = se dar bem com
get out = sair, ir-se embora
get out of = avoid
get over = recuperar-se, refazer-se
get rid of = dispose, se livrar de
get round to it =
get through = passar, atravessar
get to = reach
get up = levantar
Exercise: Complete the following sentences with prepositions or words:
1) Let´s get ................................... business!
2) My train got ................ late.
3) Because of the traffic I wasn´t able to get ..................... the office early.
4) I only got my car ................ the following day.
5) Nancy got .......................... having to do that difficult job.
6) In order to buy new furniture I had to get .................................... the old one.
7) I´m glad that now that I´m done with those stressful jobs I can get ............. ............ my old routine.
8) Sara got ............. the car, put on her seat belt and lipstick.
9) His wife stayed up until he got ......
10) You have to get ................ the train at Butantã station.
11) He met a new girlfriend and they seem to be getting .............really well.
WRITE A BOOK APPRAISAL
HOW TO WRITE A GOOD BOOK APPRAISAL
A good appraisal must have the following information:
- factual information: the when (date), what (the type of the book), who (the author) etc
- the title of the book
- a short description of the settings and characters
- a summary of the plot (about two paragraphs): include the turning point and the most interesting aspect of the story
- your opinion: use an adjective, for example, horrible story
- context of the story: background of the characters
- your reaction, for example: you didn´t put down the book until you finished it
- use of simple present
- use of superlatives
A possible way to organize it:
Paragraph 1:
the facts about the book: the author, when it was published, etc
Paragraph 2
setting, characters, plot
Paragraph 3
continuation of the plot, the turning point
Paragraph 4:
the reasons you liket it or not and the conclusion
A good appraisal must have the following information:
- factual information: the when (date), what (the type of the book), who (the author) etc
- the title of the book
- a short description of the settings and characters
- a summary of the plot (about two paragraphs): include the turning point and the most interesting aspect of the story
- your opinion: use an adjective, for example, horrible story
- context of the story: background of the characters
- your reaction, for example: you didn´t put down the book until you finished it
- use of simple present
- use of superlatives
A possible way to organize it:
Paragraph 1:
the facts about the book: the author, when it was published, etc
Paragraph 2
setting, characters, plot
Paragraph 3
continuation of the plot, the turning point
Paragraph 4:
the reasons you liket it or not and the conclusion
VOCÊ TEM UM RESTAURANTE?
CERÂMICA PARA RESTAURANTE JAPONÊS
OSVALDO E SUELI, RENOMADOS ARTISTAS PLÁSTICOS,
ESTÃO ACEITANDO PEDIDOS DE ENCOMENDA PARA PRODUZIR OBJETOS UTILITÁRIOS EM CERÂMICA DE ALTA TEMPERATURA PARA RESTAURANTE JAPONÊS.
Objetos podem incluir desde tchawan (tigela), travessas, até pratinhos para sashimi.
Contato:
osvaldoperezpaz@hotmail.com
suelimassuda2010@hotmail.com
fone: 11-3746 8802
11- 5549 9655 (ateliêr Keramus)
OSVALDO E SUELI, RENOMADOS ARTISTAS PLÁSTICOS,
ESTÃO ACEITANDO PEDIDOS DE ENCOMENDA PARA PRODUZIR OBJETOS UTILITÁRIOS EM CERÂMICA DE ALTA TEMPERATURA PARA RESTAURANTE JAPONÊS.
Objetos podem incluir desde tchawan (tigela), travessas, até pratinhos para sashimi.
Contato:
osvaldoperezpaz@hotmail.com
suelimassuda2010@hotmail.com
fone: 11-3746 8802
11- 5549 9655 (ateliêr Keramus)
TRANSLATIONS OF "GANHAR"
THE VERB "GANHAR"
GANHAR NA LOTERIA EM GERAL É BOM, MAS GANHAR PESO DEPENDE...
1) GAIN (= ganhar peso, altura, força, velocidade, proeminência)
The meaning here is to add (adicionar)
gain weight = put on weight
gain height
gain strength
gain speed
Einstein gained prominence with his theory of relativity
2)WIN
win a competition,
win in a lottery
win the election
ex: The Brazilian soccer team won the World Cup in 1970.
3) EARN
earn a salary
earn a wage
earn a living
ex: He earns a good wage
4)GET
get a gift, a present
Defining age according to expectation
children: get a toy, get a candy
adolescents: gain peer acceptance
young adult (20 to 40): gain respect, gain experience
middle age: earn a good salary, gain notoriety, gain reputation,
3rd age: gain wisdom, get a prize
elderly: get a life
GANHAR NA LOTERIA EM GERAL É BOM, MAS GANHAR PESO DEPENDE...
1) GAIN (= ganhar peso, altura, força, velocidade, proeminência)
The meaning here is to add (adicionar)
gain weight = put on weight
gain height
gain strength
gain speed
Einstein gained prominence with his theory of relativity
2)WIN
win a competition,
win in a lottery
win the election
ex: The Brazilian soccer team won the World Cup in 1970.
3) EARN
earn a salary
earn a wage
earn a living
ex: He earns a good wage
4)GET
get a gift, a present
Defining age according to expectation
children: get a toy, get a candy
adolescents: gain peer acceptance
young adult (20 to 40): gain respect, gain experience
middle age: earn a good salary, gain notoriety, gain reputation,
3rd age: gain wisdom, get a prize
elderly: get a life
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THINGS TO HATE (II)
MORE THINGS I HATE
Don´t you just hate people when they queue in a priority line for disabled and elderly people, or when they park in an area reserved for handicapped or don´t give priority to a pregnant woman on a bus seat?
Don´t you just hate people who smoke in a non smoking area?
Don´t you just hate people who throw litter out of their car onto a road?
Don´t you just hate people when they leave the public toilet without flushing?
What about you?
What´s your opinion?
While you discuss you could use I can´t stand it or I can´t take it instead of I hate
Let´s talk about it?
Don´t you just hate people when they queue in a priority line for disabled and elderly people, or when they park in an area reserved for handicapped or don´t give priority to a pregnant woman on a bus seat?
Don´t you just hate people who smoke in a non smoking area?
Don´t you just hate people who throw litter out of their car onto a road?
Don´t you just hate people when they leave the public toilet without flushing?
What about you?
What´s your opinion?
While you discuss you could use I can´t stand it or I can´t take it instead of I hate
Let´s talk about it?
THINGS TO HATE (I)
CONVERSATION CLASS
THE TOP SEVEN THINGS I HATE
( ) getting to a spot where someone had just cut the cheese
( ) going to work in the morning after having slept less than 3 hours
( ) being caught by the rain in a place where there´s no shelter nearby: only trees!
( ) dropping a sugar pot and having to clean the mess
( ) being caught by a very slow and heavy traffic (5 miles an hour)
( ) being interrupted while you are in a sexual intercourse
( ) having a date with someone you´re eager to meet and the storm comes in the way
First order the sentences above: number 1 for the thing you hate the most, and number 7 for the the thing you hate the least
Then add another sentence of your own
Share your opinion with your peers
Justify your choices
Comment on somebody else´s opinion
Tell a story that happened with you
Interact a lot
And enjoy the conversation!
THE TOP SEVEN THINGS I HATE
( ) getting to a spot where someone had just cut the cheese
( ) going to work in the morning after having slept less than 3 hours
( ) being caught by the rain in a place where there´s no shelter nearby: only trees!
( ) dropping a sugar pot and having to clean the mess
( ) being caught by a very slow and heavy traffic (5 miles an hour)
( ) being interrupted while you are in a sexual intercourse
( ) having a date with someone you´re eager to meet and the storm comes in the way
First order the sentences above: number 1 for the thing you hate the most, and number 7 for the the thing you hate the least
Then add another sentence of your own
Share your opinion with your peers
Justify your choices
Comment on somebody else´s opinion
Tell a story that happened with you
Interact a lot
And enjoy the conversation!
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HIGHLIGHTS
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WE ARE LIFE...
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
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ON "PROVOCAÇÕES" http://www.tvcultura.com.br/provocacoes/
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
THE FORM OF THE VERB THAT FOLLOWS ANOTHER VERB
VERBS AFTER VERBS
I)Verbs followed by verbs in the infinitive translation
I´ll give 4 lists of verbs where the verbs that follow them are translated in Portuguese by infinitive -ar, -er, -ir
List 1) List of verbs followed by the infinitives of other verbs
Verb + to + verb in the infinitive form
A lot of verbs are followed by the infinitive form with “to” + the simple form of the verb.
For example, the verb to want = querer.
I can use a noun after it: want + object
I want some water
Or I can use a verb after it: want + verb. In this case I use “to”
I want to drink some water = Eu quero beber água (forma infinitiva)
Observe that in the example (want + object pronoun + verb) I want you to drink a lot of water = Eu quero que você beba muita água (forma subjuntiva)After want + an object pronoun it´s the subjunctive translation rather than the infinitive, only the form is infinitive
Common mistake due to literal tranlation from Portuguese: I want that you (erro devido à tradução direta do português, inserindo que = that)
Reference List of verbs followed by the infinitive:
List 2) Verb + Verb in the infinitive form (without “to”)
The verbs make, let and help are followed by an object pronoun plus another verb in the infinitive form.
Ex.: I made him do it
He let me do it
She´ll help you do this.
Other verbs used with an object and infinitive without “to” construction are the verbs of sensation or perception (see, hear, observe, watch, notice, feel, smell)
List 3) Verbs followed by the -ing forms of other verbs
Verb + Verb in the gerund form ( + ing )
Certain verbs are followed by the gerund not the infinitive. A gerund is a verb form ending in “ing” and functioning as a noun.
For example, after the verb avoid we have to use the gerund:
She avoids doing that.
I avoid eating too much fat. (eu evito de comer muita gordura)
Since the Brazilian students usually tend to use the infinitive not the gerund I recommend memorizing the following list of verbs that are followed by the gerund:
List 4) Verbs followed by either infinitives or gerunds
Obs.: There are verbs frequently followed by either gerunds or infinitives, sometimes with no difference in meaning (group a), sometimes with a difference in meaning (group b)
Group a : verb + infinitive or gerund (with no difference in meaning)
Begin
like
Can´t bear
love
Continue
prefer
hate
can´t stand
start
Example: I hate waiting or I hate to wait
Group b: Verb + infinitive or gerund (with a difference in meaning)
Forget
stop
Regret
try
Remember
Example: She stopped smoking: stop + gerund =quit, give up= parar de
She stopped to smoke stop + infinitive = parar para
In the first sentence “smoke” is the first action, stop is the second action
In the second sentence, “stop” is the first action, she stopped what she was doing to smoke (second action)
II-) Verbs followed by verbs in the subjunctive translation
Some verbs that follow others are translated in Portuguese by the subjunctive
Verbs followed by a (pro)noun + to + an infinitive
Example
The teacher is telling you to study this list
The boss asked his secretary to send a letter = O chefe pediu que sua secretária envie uma carta
Advise
Challenge
Forbid
Need
Require
Allow
Convince
Force
Order
Teach
Ask
Dare
Hire
Permit
Tell
Beg
Encourage
Instruct
Persuade
Urge
Cause
expect
Invite
remind
Want
Bibliographic reference:
Understanding and using English Grammar – Betty Schrampfer Azar
Marly Iyo Kamioji
I)Verbs followed by verbs in the infinitive translation
I´ll give 4 lists of verbs where the verbs that follow them are translated in Portuguese by infinitive -ar, -er, -ir
List 1) List of verbs followed by the infinitives of other verbs
Verb + to + verb in the infinitive form
A lot of verbs are followed by the infinitive form with “to” + the simple form of the verb.
For example, the verb to want = querer.
I can use a noun after it: want + object
I want some water
Or I can use a verb after it: want + verb. In this case I use “to”
I want to drink some water = Eu quero beber água (forma infinitiva)
Observe that in the example (want + object pronoun + verb) I want you to drink a lot of water = Eu quero que você beba muita água (forma subjuntiva)After want + an object pronoun it´s the subjunctive translation rather than the infinitive, only the form is infinitive
Common mistake due to literal tranlation from Portuguese: I want that you (erro devido à tradução direta do português, inserindo que = that)
Reference List of verbs followed by the infinitive:
List 2) Verb + Verb in the infinitive form (without “to”)
The verbs make, let and help are followed by an object pronoun plus another verb in the infinitive form.
Ex.: I made him do it
He let me do it
She´ll help you do this.
Other verbs used with an object and infinitive without “to” construction are the verbs of sensation or perception (see, hear, observe, watch, notice, feel, smell)
List 3) Verbs followed by the -ing forms of other verbs
Verb + Verb in the gerund form ( + ing )
Certain verbs are followed by the gerund not the infinitive. A gerund is a verb form ending in “ing” and functioning as a noun.
For example, after the verb avoid we have to use the gerund:
She avoids doing that.
I avoid eating too much fat. (eu evito de comer muita gordura)
Since the Brazilian students usually tend to use the infinitive not the gerund I recommend memorizing the following list of verbs that are followed by the gerund:
List 4) Verbs followed by either infinitives or gerunds
Obs.: There are verbs frequently followed by either gerunds or infinitives, sometimes with no difference in meaning (group a), sometimes with a difference in meaning (group b)
Group a : verb + infinitive or gerund (with no difference in meaning)
Begin
like
Can´t bear
love
Continue
prefer
hate
can´t stand
start
Example: I hate waiting or I hate to wait
Group b: Verb + infinitive or gerund (with a difference in meaning)
Forget
stop
Regret
try
Remember
Example: She stopped smoking: stop + gerund =quit, give up= parar de
She stopped to smoke stop + infinitive = parar para
In the first sentence “smoke” is the first action, stop is the second action
In the second sentence, “stop” is the first action, she stopped what she was doing to smoke (second action)
II-) Verbs followed by verbs in the subjunctive translation
Some verbs that follow others are translated in Portuguese by the subjunctive
Verbs followed by a (pro)noun + to + an infinitive
Example
The teacher is telling you to study this list
The boss asked his secretary to send a letter = O chefe pediu que sua secretária envie uma carta
Advise
Challenge
Forbid
Need
Require
Allow
Convince
Force
Order
Teach
Ask
Dare
Hire
Permit
Tell
Beg
Encourage
Instruct
Persuade
Urge
Cause
expect
Invite
remind
Want
Bibliographic reference:
Understanding and using English Grammar – Betty Schrampfer Azar
Marly Iyo Kamioji
IMMERSION ACTIVITIES
ATIVIDADES DE IMERSÃO
PRÓXIMA REUNIÃO DE IMERSÃO:
28 DE NOVEMBRO 2009
19h
no atelier Keramus
R Carlos Petit 312
(perto da caixa dágua na Vila Mariana)
As atividades de imersão são curtas.
Numa reunião de imersão, onde as pessoas ouvem e falam inglês, enquanto beliscam petiscos, podem acontecer outras atividades paralelas como por exemplo uma aula de culinária em inglês (fotos de 2006 abaixo).
listening to cooking instructions
2006 immersion
People can participate by joinig in the cooking activity.
as pessoas podem cozinhar juntos a várias mãos
the result could be a tiramissú (2006 photo)
time to taste
the immersion party organizer and the culinary teacher
Ver histórico das reuniões de imersão nas postagens de agosto
Thank you Haydée! You were part of the creation of the first meeting. Now the idea evolved into a short immersion activity.
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