IT’S A REAL PAGE TURNER…
Books & Reading
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: Excuse me. Do you have books by Haruki Murakami?
B: I’m sorry, I’m not familiar with that author, but let me check our database.
A: Okay. If you can find 1Q84, that would be great.
B: According to our database, 1Q84 is currently out of stock, but we have other books by Murakami in aisle 7.
Database: Base de dados
A: Hi, Stan. Have you read the novel for English class?
B: Yeah, I just finished reading it last night. I enjoyed it! I can really relate to Max, even though I’m not a
soldier.
A: Max is the main character, right?
B: Yeah. His story gets pretty exciting in the middle. I’m telling you, it’s a real page turner!
A: Is that so? I’ll continue reading tonight, then.
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
book - agendar
Example: I booked a room at South Hotel.
Eu agendei um quarto no Hotel South.
novel - romance
I prefer short stories to novels because I get bored easily.
Eu prefiro contos e pequenas estórias do que romances, porque eu fico
entediado fácilmente.
genre - gênero
Example: My favorite book genre is romance.
Romance é o meu gênero de livro favorito.
character - personagem
Example: The evil queen is my favorite character from the book.
A rainha malvada é o meu personagem favorito do livro.
author - autor
Example: We got to meet the author at the book-signing event.
Nós temos que conhecer o autor na tarde de autógrafos.
bookworm - leitor ávido
Example: Helena’s such a bookworm. She spends most of her time in the library.
Helena é uma leitora ávida. Ela passa a maior parte do tempo na biblioteca.
Expressions
Expressões
I’d like to…
Eu gostaria de...
Example: I’d like to book a room for two people.
Eu gostaria de reservar um quarto para duas pessoas.
hit the books…
mergulhar nos livros...
Example: I still have to prepare for my test tomorrow. Time to hit the books!
Ainda preciso me preparar para a minha prova de amanhã. Hora de mergulhar nos livros!
good read…
ótima leitura..
Example: Thank you for lending me that book. It was such a good read!
Obrigada por me emprestar aquele livro. Foi uma ótima leitura!
It’s a real page turner…
Ele é muito instigante..
Example: The book gets more exciting with each chapter. It’s a real page turner!
O livro fica melhor a cada capítulo. Ele é muito instigante!
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 Hi, I’m on my way to the library. Can you come with me? I need help in looking for some books.
Student Sure, I still have time before I have to ___________ for my exams. What are you looking for?
Tutor Anything about the _________ Ernest Hemingway. I’m doing a biography on him for English class.
Student Okay. I think I know some books that can help you.
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 Which do you prefer – reading or watching movies?
Student I prefer __________________________________________.
Tutor Really? Why?
Student It’s because __________________________________________________.
Tutor I see. That’s interesting.
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
3. Make a text:
1. Do you like reading?
2. Why do some people dislike reading?
3. Who are some famous authors/writers from your country?
4. What types of reading publications are popular in your country?
5. Are electronic books more popular in your country than printed ones?
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)
