I NEED A VACATION!
Transcriptions.
(Read the dialogues below.)
A. We’re finally done with exams! Want to chill out?
B. Yeah, sure! Let’s do something fun, like playing outdoors.
A. Okay. We can go to this recreation center. I heard it has sports facilities and swimming pools.
B. That sounds like a great place! Let’s check it out.
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A. Our boss should do something to cope with her stress.
B. I think she needs a vacation. She‘s been looking really troubled lately.
A. I think it’s because the company is below target. She looked like she was at her wit’s end during the meeting last week.
B. I thought so, too! Maybe, if she meditates on a regular basis then her mind might clear up a little.
A. Yeah. It would be a relief if she was in a better mood.
(prank: pegadinha, brincadeira)
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
cope - lidar
Example: Listening to music helps me cope with stress.
Ouvir música me ajudar a lidar com estresse.
relief - alívio
Example: It will be a big relief when this project is over.
Será um grande alívio quando esse projeto acabar.
outdoors - ao ar livre
Example: When I feel stressed, I invite my friends to play sports outdoors.
Quando me sinto estressado, eu convido meus amigos para fazer esportes ao ar livre.
recreation - recreação
Example: A recreation like yoga or hiking helps relieve stress.
Uma recreação como yoga ou escalada ajuda a aliviar o estresse.
meditate - meditar
Example: My sister meditates to clear her mind.
Minha irmã medita para clarear a mente.
Expressions
Expressões
I need a vacation!
Preciso de férias!
Example: Work has become very stressful lately. I need a vacation!
Meu trabalho está muito estressante. Preciso de férias!
I’m at my wit’s end.
Eu estou no final da minha sanidade.
Example: I’m already at my wit’s end, so please help me with this problem.
Eu já estou no final da minha sanidade, por favor me ajude com esse problema.
Let’s chill out!
Vamos relaxar!
Example: Let’s chill out after the exams. I know a karaoke place that just opened.
Vamos relaxar depois das provas. Eu sei um karaoke que acabou de abrir.
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. It’s a ______________ to see you happy again. You seemed very sad lately.
B. Yeah, I’m feeling better now. My sister took me_________________ a couple of times to do something fun. That really cheered me up.
A. That’s sweet of her_______________________ . always helps me out whenever I’m having a hard time. What did you guys do?
B. We mostly did some shopping and socializing with friends. It really helped me _______________with my problems.
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. You look like you’ve been stressed lately.
B. Yeah. I’m feeling stressed because ___________________________________________________.
A. Is that so? That sounds rough. You should chill out. Do you have plans?
B. Yes, I do. Maybe I’ll _________________________________.
A. I see. Call me if you need anything. I’m more than willing to help.
willing: disposto
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
1. Make a text:
1. What situations make you feel stressed?
2. What do you do to deal with stress?
3. How does stress affect your performance at work/school?
4. What can be the health effects of having too much stress?
5. How do you avoid stress?
2. Say It!
1. Talk to your tutor about the last time you felt stressed. Discuss what happened at the time.
Fale com o seu professor sobre a última vez que você se sentiu estressado. Fale sobre o que aconteceu naquela época.
Give two causes of stress that you usually encounter. Discuss how these affect your performance at work or in school.
Fale sobre duas causas de estresse que você geralmente encontra. Discuta sobre como elas afetam sua performance no trabalho ou na escola.
3. Your tutor is stressed. Suggest two activities that can help him/her deal with stress. Explain each briefly.
Seu professor está estressado. Sugira duas atividades que podem ajuda-lo a lidar com o estresse. Explique cada uma brevemente.
4. Discuss a stressful situation that you never want to experience. Explain why you want to avoid this situation.
Discuta uma situação estressante que você nunca quer experienciar. Explique porque você quer evitar essa situação.
