Transcriptions.
(Read the dialogues below.)
A. You look like you’re down in the dumps. Is there a problem?
B. Well, my best friend is moving to the States, and she’s leaving tomorrow. That’s why I’m a bit emotional now.
A. So that’s why you’re feeling blue… How about I take you out, maybe to the mall?
B. I’m not in the mood to go out; I’d rather just stay home. But thanks for trying to cheer me up.
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A. Why is our boss bad-tempered today?
B. Maybe he got up on the wrong side of the bed. He’s been snapping at everyone all day.
A. You’re right. He gets annoyed by just about everything!
B. Exactly! That’s why we should be careful not to upset him even more.
A. Yeah. I wouldn’t want to be yelled at.
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
annoyed - aborrecido/irritado
Example: I was so annoyed that my sister made me do all the household chores.
Eu estava tão irritado que minha irmã me fez fazer todas as tarefas domésticas.
cheer up - anime-se
Example: He gave me some flowers and chocolates to cheer me up.
Ele me deu algumas flores e chocolates para me animar.
emotional - emocional
Example: Movies with sad endings make her emotional.
Filmes com finais tristes fazê-la emocional.
bad-tempered - mal-humorado
Example: She becomes bad-tempered when she doesn’t get enough sleep.
Ela torna-se mal-humorada quando não dorme o suficiente.
upset - chateado/perturbar
Example: Your constant nagging really upsets me.
Sua constante importunação realmente me perturba.
Expressions
Expressões
I got up on the wrong side of the bed.
Levantei-me do lado errado da cama. (levantei com pé esquerdo)
Example: I think I got up on the wrong side of the bed. I’ve been in a bad mood since I woke up.
Eu acho que eu me levantei do lado errado da cama. Eu estive de mau humor desde que acordei.
I’m feeling blue.
Estou me sentindo triste.
Example: I watch funny movies when I’m feeling blue.
Eu assisto filmes engraçados quando estou me sentindo triste.
Down in the dumps
Para baixo/abatido
Example: You look like you’re down in the dumps. Is anything wrong?
Parece que você está no fundo do poço. Tem alguma coisa errada?
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. Are you okay? You seem __________________.
B. No, I’m not okay. Actually, ___________________________ I miss my parents. I haven’t seen them since I moved to the city.
A. Is that so? Why don’t you call them? That could help you _____________________ .
B. Maybe I’ll call them later. I’m sure I’ll get _________________________ when I hear their voices.
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. Your friend told me that you were a bit sad recently. What happened?
B. Well, I was really upset because ___________________.
A. I see. What did you do to cheer yourself up?
B. I _______________________________.
A. Really? I hope you‘re feeling better now.
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
1. Make a text:
1. Describe your mood right now.
2. What makes you happy?
3. What often upsets you?
4. What do you do when you’re lonely?
5. How do you get over a bad mood?
2. Say It!
1. Share an instance in which you felt annoyed. Discuss how you expressed your annoyance or dealt with the situation.
Compartilhe uma instância em que você se sentiu irritado. Discuta como você expressa sua irritação ou lidou com a situação.
2. Tell your tutor about a time when you were extremely happy. Describe what happened and how you felt.
Informe o seu professor sobre um tempo quando você era extremamente feliz. Descreva o que aconteceu e como você se
sentiu.
3. Your tutor is feeling down. Cheer him/her up by suggesting some fun activities that you two can do. Discuss why you think these activities can cheer him/her up.
Seu professor está se sentindo para baixo. Animá-lo / la, sugerindo algumas atividades divertidas que vocês dois podem fazer. Discuta por que você acha que essas atividades podem animá-lo / la.
4. Your boss is not in a good mood and you have a meeting with him/her. Tell your tutor how you will deal with the situation without further upsetting your boss.
Seu chefe não está de bom humor e você tem uma reunião com ele / ela. Informe o seu professor como você vai lidar com a situação sem prejudicar ainda mais o seu chefe.
