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Reading and Writing – How do you say… in English?
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  • O crime não compensa: Crime doesn’t pay. “Be careful not to get involved in illegal activities because crime doesn’t pay.”
  • Dinheiro não cai do céu: Money doesn’t grow in trees. “I keep telling my children that money doesn’t grow in trees.”
  • Torcer: To root for a team. “I’ve started rooting for Milan since I moved to Italy.”
  • Fórum: Courthouse. “The judgement of the criminal will take place in the courthouse.”
  • Prefeitura: City Hall. “The City Hall is located downtown.”

EXPRESSIONS:

  • Podemos dar um jeito – We can work it out!
  • Agora estamos quites – Now we’re even
  • Salvo pelo gongo – Saved by the bell
  • Só o tempo dirá – Only time will tell
    • Você está no caminho certo. – You’re on the right track.

Exercise 1:

Mark the alternative which completes the sentences CORRECTLY:

1- You have to start working because money_____________.

a- doesn’t fall from the sky    b- doesn’t grow in trees       c- isn’t easy to make

2- After being taken to prison he concluded that crime doesn’t_________.

a- compensate       b- reward       c- pay

3- The mayor works in the _____________________.

a- City Hall      b- Congress       c- Courthouse

4- You’re on the right _________ investing in your career.

a- way                 b- track       c- road

5- They _______for the Chicago Bulls because it’s the best team.

a- root            b- cheer     c- like

Exercise 2:

Complete the sentences below with the expressions:

we can work it outsaved by the bell
only time will tellyou’re on the right track
  1. Will he be successful?____________________________
  2. Now ____________.We won the first game and you won the last one.
  3. He was ____________ when the meeting was called off. He wasn’t ready for it.
  4. Don’t panic! __________________________________.
  5. ____________________ working hard and building your reputation at the company.
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