Transcriptions.
(Read the dialogues below.)
A. I don’t think I’ll be getting any sleep tonight. My teacher gave us tons of homework!
B. When’s the deadline? Maybe I can help out. I’m free tonight.
A. I’d really appreciate that. I need to submit everything before our lecture tomorrow morning.
B. Okay. Let’s start working on them, then.
A. All the students on campus are busy nowadays.
B. That’s because it’s the finals. Everyone is trying to complete the curriculum requirements.
A. You’re right. There are so many exams. I need to start hitting the books.
B. Me, too! I really want to pass with flying colors, so I should study harder.
A. How about we study together? I heard it works better than studying alone.
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
submit - enviar/entregar
Example: I need to submit my essay on time tomorrow.
Eu preciso enviar minha redação o prazo é amanhã.
lecture - palestra
Example: Today’s lecture on British history was interesting.
A palestra de hoje na história britânica era interessante.
requirement - requisito
Example: The school requirements are posted on the bulletin board.
Os requisitos escolares estão afixados no quadro de avisos.
campus - campus
Example: I’ve been seeing a lot of new faces around the campus.
Eu tenho visto um monte de caras novas ao redor do campus.
deadline - prazo de entrega
Example: I’m afraid I can’t meet my paper’s deadline. I need to ask for an extension.
Eu estou receoso que eu não posso cumprir o prazo do meu papel. Eu preciso pedir uma prorrogação.
Expressions
Expressões
Tons of homework
Toneladas de lição de casa
Example: My teacher gave us tons of homework! I’m not sure if I can finish everything tonight.
Meu professor nos deu toneladas de lição de casa! Eu não tenho certeza se posso terminar tudo hoje à noite.
Hit the books
Estudar pra valer
Example: Finals are approaching. It‘s time to hit the books.
As finais estão se aproximando. É hora de estudar pra valer.
Pass with flying colors
Passou com sucesso
Example: He passed Math with flying colors.
Ele passou matemática com sucesso.
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. I wasn’t able to attend the __________________ earlier. Did Professor Jackson give an assignment?
B. He didn’t give any assignments. But he discussed our final ___________________________ .
A. I see. Maybe I’ll ask him about it. When is the _____________________ ?
B. We need to _____________________ it on the last class of the semester.
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. What school subject do you find most useful in your daily life?
B. I think ___________________ is the most useful.
A. Really? In what situations do you usually use it?
B. I often use it _______________________________.
A. I see. Sounds really useful!
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
1. Make a text:
1. Describe your high school campus.
2. What subjects in school do you like the most?
3. What subjects do you dislike?
4. Who was your favorite teacher in high school?
5. In your opinion, why is education important?
2. Say It!
1. Name your favorite high school teacher or university lecturer. Explain why s/he is your favorite by describing him/her.
Nome do seu professor do ensino médio ou universidade professor favorito. Explique por que ele / ela é o seu favorito, descrevendo ele / ela.
2. Tell your tutor about your most challenging experience in school. Share how you were able to overcome it.
Informe o seu professor sobre a sua experiência mais desafiadora na escola. Compartilhe como você foi capaz de superá-lo.
3. Your tutor is about to choose a university. Help him/her decide by recommending two universities that you know. Describe each.
Seu professor está prestes a escolher uma universidade. Ajudá-lo / la a decidir e recomendar duas universidades que conhece. Descreva cada.
4. Name one thing that you’d want to change in your country’s education system. Explain why you want to change it.
Cite uma coisa que você gostaria de mudar no sistema de ensino do seu país. Explique por que você quer mudá-lo.
