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1 Conjunto de palavras de um idioma

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3 William Shakespeare

4 Time to learn  A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool. William Shakespeare.

5 Choose the right alternative to fill in the blanks  You shouldn’t rely on those women.  They are not very ______________. 1. Unable; 2. Bearable; 3. Unforgettable; 4. Reliable; 5. Unbelievable.

6 Choose the right alternative to fill in the blanks  You shouldn’t rely on those women.  They are not very ______________. 1. Unable; 2. Bearable; 3. Unforgettable; 4. Reliable; 5. Unbelievable.

7 Rely  verb (used without object).  to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on or upon ):  You can rely on her work.  Synonyms - trust, count, bank.

8  The recent tornadoes have caused widespread ________ in Florida. 1. Whispers; 2. Cheer; 3. Damage; 4. Weddings; 5. Satisfaction.

9  The recent tornadoes have caused widespread ________ in Florida. 1. Whispers; 2. Cheer; 3. Damage; 4. Weddings; 5. Satisfaction.

10 Widespread  spread over or open, or occupying a wide space.  Synonyms - far-reaching, extensive

11  He has the ________ of Hercules. 1. Joy; 2. Excitement; 3. Strength; 4. Laziness; 5. Weakness.

12  He has the ________ of Hercules. 1. Joy; 2. Excitement; 3. Strength; 4. Laziness; 5. Weakness.

13 Strength  the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.  Mental power – moral power –  Synonyms - Force - power

14  There was blood pouring down her face from a forehead wound.  The word in bold means: 1. Ferida; 2. Parto; 3. Azia; 4. Derrame; 5. Enfarto.

15  There was blood pouring down her face from a forehead wound.  The word in bold means: 1. Ferida; 2. Parto; 3. Azia; 4. Derrame; 5. Enfarto.

16 Pouring down  Rain hard  Example: It POURED DOWN all day so we had to remain indoors.  It’s raining cats and dogs.

17  “William, this is my wife!”  The wife: “Nice to meet you”  William: “__________!” 1. I want to introduce you! 2. Sorry! 3. So what? 4. It’s my pleasure! 5. What a shame!

18  “William, this is my wife!”  The wife: “Nice to meet you”  William: “__________!” 1. I want to introduce you! 2. Sorry! 3. So what? 4. It’s my pleasure! 5. What a shame!

19 In the sentence:  John flunked chemistry last semester”.  The word in bold means: 1. Passed; 2. Failed; 3. Liked; 4. Hated; 5. Studied.

20 In the sentence:  John flunked chemistry last semester”.  The word in bold means: 1. Passed; 2. Failed; 3. Liked; 4. Hated; 5. Studied.

21 Flunk  to fail in a course or examination.  to fail to get a passing mark in: to flunk math.  Synonym – to fail

22  “Biologists warn (1) that a million species of plants and animals may become extinct if the razing (2) of tropical forest continues.” 1. (1) contam (2)preservação; 2. (1) alertam (2)preservação; 3. (1) alertam (2)destruição; 4. (1) anunciam (2)cuidado; 5. (1) dizem (2)destruição.

23  “Biologists warn (1) that a million species of plants and animals may become extinct if the razing (2) of tropical forest continues.” 1. (1) contam (2)preservação; 2. (1) alertam (2)preservação; 3. (1) alertam (2)destruição; 4. (1) anunciam (2)cuidado; 5. (1) dizem (2)destruição.

24 Razing  to tear down; demolish; level to the ground: to raze a row of old buildings.  Synonym - destroy

25  “He is in search of the secret of happiness. It’s a very difficult quest.” 1. - à procura de – questionário; 2. - a serviço de – questão; 3. - a procura de – busca; 4. - ensinado – tarefa; 5. - encontrado – busca.

26  “He is in search of the secret of happiness. It’s a very difficult quest.” 1. - à procura de – questionário; 2. - a serviço de – questão; 3. - a procura de – busca; 4. - ensinado – tarefa; 5. - encontrado – busca.

27 Quest  a search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something: a quest for uranium mines; a quest for knowledge.  Synonyms 1. hunt, seeking, journey, mission, enterprise.

28  “The depletion of the ozone layer is a ______ to mankind.” 1. - reason; 2. - menace; 3. - balance; 4. - buider; 5. - ground.

29  “The depletion of the ozone layer is a ______ to mankind.” 1. - reason; 2. - menace; 3. - balance; 4. - buider; 5. - ground.

30 Menace  something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat: Air pollution is a menace to health.  Synonyms – threat, endanger.

31 Ozone Layer  The ozone layer is a layer in Earth's atmosphere containing relatively high concentrations of ozone (O3).  Camada de ozônio.

32 Depletion  to decrease seriously or exhaust the abundance or supply of.  Extravagant spending soon depleted his funds.  Synonyms - use up, drain, reduce, consume.

33 Vocabulary  Menace  Layer  Depletion  Quest  In search of  Razing

34 Vocabulary  Rely  Widespread  Strength  Pooring down  flunk


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