HE’S REALLY GOOD AT…
Talents and Skills
EXERCISE 1: Picture Conversation
A. Read the dialogue below.
Leia o diálogo abaixo.
Read the dialogues below. The vocabulary words and expressions from the previous exercise are highlighted for your reference.
Leia o diálogo abaixo. As palavras e expressões do exercício anterior estão grifadas como referência.
A: Ok, so who do we want on our team? It’s hard to beat Kerry’s athletic ability, but Grace is really good at
strategizing.
B: I think Grace is a better fit. Kerry may be a good athlete, but what we need is someone who can plan
ahead.
A: I agree. We can train Grace to brush up on her athletic skills. That’s easier to develop than strategizing.
B: I think we’ve made a good choice. Let’s talk to them now.
strategizing: estratégia
A: Hi, Coach. How’s my son’s training?
B: He’s a promising basketball player, but he still needs to improve his dribbling.
A: How can he develop that?
B: I’ve scheduled one-on-one sessions with him before training starts.
A: All right. Just tell me if there’s anything I can do to help.
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
ability - habilidade
Example: Stephen thinks he got his musical ability from his dad, who’s a good singer.
Stephen acredita que ele pegou sua habilidade musical de seu pai que é um ótimo cantor.
promising - promissora
Example: Lia’s a promising actress. I have a feeling she’ll become a movie star one day.
Lia é uma atriz promissora. Eu sinto que ela vai se tornar uma estrela de cinema um dia.
skilled - habilidoso
Example: My father is a skilled carpenter. He built me a tree house by himself.
Meu pai é um carpinteiro habilidoso. Ele construiu uma casa na árvore sozinho.
develop - desenvolver
Example: I take acting classes once a week to develop my acting skills.
Eu faço aulas de atuação uma vez por semana para desenvolver minhas habilidades de atuação.
talented - talentoso
Example: Christy is a talented artist. Her paintings are featured in many galleries.
Christy é uma artista talentosa. Suas pinturas estão expostas em varias galerías.
Expressions
Expressões
really good at…
muito bom em…
Example: Olivia is really good at managing her time. She’s a full-time chef and a ballet teacher at the same time.
Olivia é muito boa em gerenciar seu tempo. Ela trabalha em tempo integral como chef e é professora de ballet ao mesmo tempo.
hard to beat…
difícil de bater…
Example: Jane’s speed on the track is hard to beat. She’s been training since she was 7.
A velocidade da Jane na pista é difícil de bater. Ela treina desde os 7 anos.
brush up on…
retocar…
Example: Francine’s parents sent her to art camp so she could brush up on her painting skills.
Os pais da Francine a mandaram para o acampamento de arte para que ela pudesse retocar suas habilidades como pintora.
1. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
Complete o diálogo usando o vocabulário e expressões novas que aprendemos.
Tutor Do you think we should send Timmy to music camp?
Student That’s also what I had in mind. He certainly has interest and musical _______. He can definitely
_______ his skills if taught by professionals.
Tutor I was listening to him practice the other day. He’s getting really good at playing the guitar.
Student I think he got that from his granddad. He was a great bassist during his time.
bassist: tocador de baixo
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.
Tutor We’re back on Thursday Talk! Since it’s almost Father’s Day, our topic is inspirational fathers. Our
guest is Mr./Ms. (student’s name). Tell us about your dad.
Student He’s really good at ______________________________ which is why he works as
______________________________. His determination to work really inspires me to work hard.
Tutor And do you share any special talents with your dad?
Student Yes! My father and I are both good at ______________________________. But I believe he’s better.
I still need to brush up on my skills to be like him.
Tutor Thanks for being here today, (student’s name). It’s time for a break. Stay tuned!
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
3. Make a text:
1. Have you ever entered any contests?
2. What activities are you good at?
3. What skills would you like to develop?
4. Who is one person you admire because of his/her talent?
5. Do you think talent is learned or people are born with it?
Você pode utilizar o link para correção de textos em inglês e depois transcrever as respostas nos espaços abaixo.
4. Say it! (converse sobre os assuntos abaixo)
