Phrasal Verbs - Mauá English Lesson 7/16th

Today we'll learn five new Phrasals verbs.

1- to give up
2- to run out of
3- to show off
4- to turn up
5- to get away with

* I really like when you leave your homes and turn up for my classes every week. I strongly believe that this is a strong signal that you won't give up your dream to speak English. There are a lot of people outside that use to show off by talking English in a very different way. They talk English using Brazilian structures and grammar. Even though we are able to understand what they say, they will be in the doghouse when they face a native american in an advanced conversation. They won't get away with it. As far as I'm concerned , they are running out of time .

* Waldo, could you please wash the dishes, cook the lunch, feed the dog, take the baby to school and clean the house for me?

*** I can't do this, I give up!
*** It's too hard , I give up!
*** I don't wanna do this anymore, I give up!

* Why didn't Lourival and Bruno turn up for the class these months?

*** I heard that they are not turning up for class cos' they gave up to learn English.
*** As far as I'm concerned they have given up , so they can't turn up for class anymore.
*** I dunno. Just seven students keep turning up for classes. J.B is so boring that his students are giving up one by one.

* Do you think that J.B uses to show off when he is teaching?

*** That's a tough question. Sometimes I think He is like that , sometimes I'm not that sure.
*** He doesn't want to show off, but He is really good at this.
*** Most of time he shows off, he thinks he is the best.

* What are you running out of?

*** I'm running out of money , could you please help me to pay the bill?
*** I'm running out of gas, I better find a gas station .
*** I'm running out of sugar , could you buy some more?

* What can't you get away with?

*** Yesterday I cheated on the test but somebody told J.B. and I couldn't get away with it.
*** Everybody knows when I'm telling a lie , especially when they look into my eyes ...you know, it's impossible to get away with it.
*** I always get away with everything I do.

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A phone call

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Vicki = Hello?
Randy = Vicki? Is that you ?
Vicki = Yes, uh huh. Who is this?
Randy = It's Randy.
Vicki = Randy? Randy who ?
Randy = What do you mean "Randy who ?" Randy Dixon, of course.
Vicki = Oh, Randy, I'm sorry.
Randy = Yes, we had a date last night. Where were you? I waited for two hours.
Vicki = Oh , I'm sorry Randy. I couldn't come.
Randy = Couldn't come? Why not?
Vick = Well. I had to wash my hair.
Randy = Wash your hair! Why didn't you call me?
Vicki = I wanted to call you, but - uh - couldn't remember your phone number.
Randy = It's in the phone book.
Vicki = Yes,of course,but - uh - I couldn't remember your last name.
Randy = Oh, but why did you have to wash your hair last night?
Vicki = Well, I had to do it last night because I'm going to the theater tonight.
Randy = The theater! Who with?
Vicki = George. George McQueen, my boss' son.
Randy = I see.
Vicki = He asked me yesterday, and I couldn't say no.

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Rafael Calderon Del Castillo

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Rafael Calderon Del Castillo is the secretary-General of the United Nations. He's one of the busiest men in the world. He's just arrived at the New Delhi Airport. The indian Prime minister is meeting him. Later the'll talk about problems in Asia.

Yesterday he was in Moscow. He visited the Kremlin and had lunch with soviet leaders. During lunch they discussed the international political situation.

Tomorrow he'll fly to Nairobi. He'll meet the President of Kenya and other African leaders. He'll be there for twelve hours.

The day after tomorrow he'll be in London. He'll meet the British Prime Minister, and they'll talk about European economic problems.

Next weekend he'll be back in New York at the United Nations. Next Monday he'll speak to the General Assembly about his tour. Then he'll need a few days to rest.

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Monday Morning

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David = What's the matter,honey?
Sue = Oh, I don't know.
David = Come on, something's wrong. What is it?
Sue = It's just life. It's so boring!
David = It's not that bad. You have the children.
Sue = But Kim will be at school and Josh's only a baby! It's all right for you. You'll leave in five minutes, but I'll be here all day. You won't be home till seven.
David = One of us has to work, honey.
Sue = Yes , dear, but your day will be interesting. My day will be the same as every other day.
David = My work isn't always interesting.
Sue = I know , but you travel around, you meet different people, and you do different things. Who will I meet today? What will I do? Huh? Oh, I'll do the dishes, feed the baby, wash the clothes, clean the house, give the baby a bath, walk the dog...
David = But... but...honey...
Sue = Then I'll go to the supermarket, pick Kim up at school, make dinner, pick you up at the station, eat dinner, do the dishes again...
David = But...but...honey...
Sue = Then I'll feed ther baby again and put the kids to bed. What a life! Today, tomorrow, this week , next week, this month, next month, next year - forever!
David = It's just Monday Morning, honey. You will feel ok tomorrow.
Sue = Will I?

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What is he doing?

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1- He is cooking a meal.
Ele está cozinhando uma refeição.

2- He is drinking a can of soda.
Ele está bebendo uma latinha de refrigerante.

3- He is sweeping the class.
Ele está varrendo a sala.

4- He is sharpening a pencil.
Ele está apontando um lápis.

5- He is turning on the light.
Ele está acendendo a luz.

6- He is turning off the tap.
Ele esta fechando a torneira.

7- He is putting on his shirt.
Ele está vestindo a camisa.

8- He is taking off his coat.
Ele está tirando o casaco.

9- He is paying attention on his teacher.
Ele está prestando atenção no professor.

10- He is looking after his sister.
Ele está cuidando da irmã.

New verbs:

*to sweep = varrer
*to sharp = apontar
*to turn on = ligar,ativar,excitar
*to turn off = desligar,fechar,broxar.
*to take off = tirar,despir
*to pay attention on = prestar atenção em
*to look after = cuidar

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What are you doing?

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1- I'm typing a letter.
Estou digitando uma carta.

2- I'm emptying a basket.
Estou esvaziando o cesto.

3- I'm opening the window.
Estou abrindo a janela.

4-I'm making the bed.
Estou fazendo a cama.(arrumando)

5- I'm eating a slice of cake.
Estou comendo uma fatia de bolo.

6- I'm shutting the door.
Estou fechando a porta.

7- I'm looking at a picture.
Estou olhando uma foto.

8- I'm reading a magazine.
Estou lendo uma revista.

9- I'm brushing my teeth.
Estou escovando meus dentes.

10- I'm dusting the dressing table.
Estou tirando o pó da penteadeira.

New verbs:

*to type = digitar,datilografar,teclar.
*to empty something = esvaziar algo.
*to make the bed = arrumar a cama
*to shut something = fechar algo.
*to brush = escovar
*to dust = tirar o pó.

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Conversation Class - Mauá

1- Aurelina's birthday

*Hello Israel,what's up?
#I got an invitation to Aurelina's party.
*I got mine too, but I'm not sure if I can go.
*Why? What's going on?
#I heard that will be rainning tomorrow.
*so?
#Actually I don't have an umbrella and I'm afraid of catching a cold.
*However rainning it is,you must be there.
#Even if you are right , I just will be there if it isn't rainning.

2- The present

*Hi Denise!How are you feeling today?
#I'm feeling well. What about you?
*Fine,thanks! It's very good to see you here! Are you coming to Aurelina's birthday party?
#Yeah!Are you?
*Sure,but I'm a little concerned about the present. I really don't have any idea of what she likes.
#Either you ask her or believe in your feeling. Aurelina is a wonderful woman. I strongly believe that she won't care about the present but your presence there.

3- The guests

*Have you invited Vanusa and Jorge?
#Yes. I invited them personally but they,however,can't come cos' they'll be working.
*What about Andrelina and J.B?
#Neither he nor she will come.She'll be visiting her daughter and he 'll be teaching a new group of English.
*Oh my gosh!Either you cancell the party or nobody is coming.
#I feel as if I weren't a good friend.
*think before you talk. Vanusa and Jorge,as well as Andrelina and J.B,can't come because they'll busy,yet I will be here to comfort you.

4 - That's what friends are for

*It's rainning cats and dogs outside. Now I know that nobody is coming to my birthday. I'm gonna cry.
#Don't be silly! It's too early.
*If they think that I'll bite the dust just because of it,they are completely wrong. I have to get the message and stop building castles in the air.
#Hold on please, somebody is knocking the door.
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*Oh my gosh! I can't believe it! Everybody came!
#Happy birthday Aurelina! What's up? Cat got your tongue?
*I am the happiest woman of the world! Come in everybody,come in!
#Did you really believe that we wouldn't come?
*Thank you very much!
#You are the apple of our eyes! That's what friends are for.

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