I’VE HAD A LONG DAY… (Describing your day)
Transcriptions.
A. Hi! How’s your day so far?
B. It’s been a long day. I had several meetings at the office, so I’m really stressed. How was yours?
A. Mine was great! It was actually very productive because I finished more tasks thanexpected.
B. Good for you! Well, at least I can already relax now that I’m home.
A. Did you have fun on your road trip with your friends last weekend?
B. We did! The long drive was exhausting, but we enjoyed all the places we visited.
A. I would have gone with you if I hadn’t sprained my ankle while jogging. It felt like the worst weekend ever.
B. Yeah, too bad. I’m sure you would’ve had fun. Don’t worry; let’s plan something more exciting soon.
A. I’ll definitely go with you next time!
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
relax - relaxar
Example: The best time to relax is on weekends.
O melhor momento para relaxar é nos finais de semana.
productive - produtivo
Example: I’ve had a productive day. I managed to finish all my household chores.
Eu tive um dia produtivo. Eu consegui terminar todas as minhas tarefas domésticas.
exhausting - exaustivo
Example: I think I need a break. Working overtime for days is exhausting.
Acho que preciso de uma folga. Fazer hora extra por dias é exaustivo.
exciting - animado
Example: Lara and I had an exciting day. We joined a speed dating event.
Eu e a Lara tivemos um dia animado. Nós fomos num evento de social.
stressed - estressado
Example: I feel sorry for him. He looks so stressed after taking three exams in one day.
Estou com pena dele. Ele parece tão estressado depois de fazer três provas em um dia
Expressions
Expressões
I’ve had a long day...
Eu tive um dia longo
Example: I’ve had a long day at the office, so I’m tired.
Eu tive um dia longo no trabalho, por isso estou cansado.
This is the worst/best day ever!
Esse é o pior/melhor dia da minha vida!
Example: I just lost my smartphone. This is the worst day ever!
Eu acabei de perder meu smartphone. Esse é o pior dia da minha vida!
How is your day so far?
Como vai seu dia até agora?
A: How is your day so far?
Como vai seu dia até agora?
B: It’s great! My family and I went to the amusement park this morning. We had lots of fun!
B: Maravilhoso! Eu e minha família fomos em um parque de diversões de manhã. Nos divertimos muito!
1. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
Complete o diálogo usando o vocabulário e expressões novas que aprendemos.
A. ______________at school. I took three exams today and I still have a paper due tomorrow.
B. That sounds__________________. I’m amazed you still have energy to do your paper.
A. Actually, I already feel________________. But I’m glad that this paper is the last thing I have to do this semester.
B. Good for you! You can already_____________ after tomorrow. Good luck on your paper, then!
2. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
Complete o diálogo com suas próprias respostas. Você pode utilizar qualquer vocabulário ou expressão nova, se possível.
A. I’m so bored. Do you want to go somewhere?
B. Sure! Want to go to ______________________?
A. Great idea! What can we do there?
B. We can do fun things like _________________________________.
A. That sounds exciting! Let’s get ready, then. We can leave in an hour.
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
1. Make a text:
1. Describe your day.
2. How do you usually spend your weekends?
3. What part of the day do you like the most?
4. What part of the day do you like the least?
5. How do you turn a bad day into a good one?
2. Say It!
1. Talk about your most memorable day so far.
Fale sobre o dia mais memorável da sua vida até agora.
2. Talk about a bad day that you have gone through. Share how you handled it.
Fale sobre um dia ruim que você passou. Conte como você lidou com o que aconteceu.
3. Let’s say your tutor is having a bad day. Cheer him/her up by suggesting two fun activities. Convince him/her to choose one from the two by stating the activities’ benefits.
Digamos que seu tutor esteja tendo um dia ruim. Tente alegrar-lo sugerindo duas atividades divertidas. Convença ele a escolher uma das duas falando sobre os benefícios de cada atividade.
4. You are having a rough day and your tutor is inviting you to the mall. Convince him/her that you can’t go by explaining that you’re having a rough day.
