Eat a variety of foods. This makes your body stronger and helps you fight disease. For example, milk gives your body calcium and vitamin D. (Low-fat or skim milk is better for you than whole milk.) Fruits and vegetables give your body fibre and vitamins. Beans are low in fat and rich in fibre and protein. Grain also gives your body fibre. (Try eating wheat bread instead of white bread.)

Are you sleepy? – Tá com sono?  Are you sure? – Você tem certeza?  Are you upset? – Vc tá nervoso? As soon as possible. – O quanto antes.  At last! – Finalmente! / Até que em fim! At least? – No mínimo?  Be quiet – cale-se Be relaxed – Fica frio  Be thankful – Devia agradecer! Big deal! – Grande coisa!  Brand new. – Novinho em folha   Cheers! – Saúde! (Brinde)

Ela é uma gracinha. / … bonitinha. – She’s cute.
Ele é um gostosão. – He’s a hunk. / He’s hot.
Ele está de mau humor hoje. – He is in a bad mood today.
Ele está fazendo 30 anos. – He’s turning 30.
Ele sofre do coração. – He has a heart condition.
Ele é uma figura. – He’s a real character.
Ele é um dedo-duro. – He’s a snitch.
Ele é um chato. – He’s a pain.
Ele é uma criança muito mimada – He’s a spoiled child.

Estou de férias. – I’m on vacation. / … on holidays.
Estou de folga. – It’s my day off.
Estou de serviço. – I’m on duty.
Estou de castigo. – I’m grounded.
Estou de saída. / … de partida. – I’m leaving.
Estou só de passagem. / I was just passing by.
Estamos de acordo. – We agree.
Estou com pouco dinheiro. / Estou mal de dinheiro. – I’m short of money.
Está de cabeça para baixo. / Está de pernas para o ar. – It’s upside down.
Está tudo misturado. – It’s all mixed up.

Onde você vai?  –  Where are you going?  Onde você está hospedada?  –  Where are you staying?  Eu estou aqui de férias  –  I am here on holiday. How long are you staying?  –  Quando tempo você vai ficar?  Quando tempo você leva?  –  How long does it take you? Quanto tempo você levou?  –  How long did it take you?  Eu levo cinco minutos…  –   It take me five minutes…  Eu levei cinco minutos…  –  It took me five minutes…

Pedro: Is this your father?
Mariana: Yes, he is
Pedro: He is so young. Does he work?
Mariana: Yes, He does. He is a bus driver
Julia: And your mother. Does she work too?
Mariana: Yes, she does. She is a teacher
Julia: Does she teach math?
Mariana: No, she doesn’t. She teaches Brazilian history.

1. Helen wants to do well on the math test.
2. She takes out her book and studies.
3. Her brother then comes into her room.
4. He starts making loud noises.
5. Helen yells at him.
6. Her mother then comes into her room.
7. She asks Helen to cook dinner.
8. Helen yells at her.
9. Helen finally tells her family that she is busy.

1. It is a sunny day.
2. She feels hot.
3. She fans herself with a book.
4. It is still hot.
5. She turns on the air conditioner.
6. It is still hot.
7. She jumps into a pool.
8. It is still hot.
9. Her dad has an idea!
10. He takes her to the ice cream shop.
11. They share a banana split.
12. She does not feel hot anymore.

1. I wish you luck!
2. Best wishes.
3. I hope things will turn out fine..
4. You’ll do great!
5. Wishing you lots of luck!
6. Fingers crossed!
7. Wishing you a lot of luck!
8. You were made for this!
9. I hope things will work out all right.