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O Grito do Ipiranga – Brazil’s Independence Day Posted by polyana on Sep 6, 2010
Tomorrow is Sete de Setembro, Brazil’s independence day! Many Brazilians don’t work today or tomorrow and use the holiday to head to the nearest (or not) beach, countryside, or wherever, to enjoy their day off. But most Brazilians don’t “celebrate,” the holiday, saying there isn’t much to celebrate because Brazilians didn’t really go through much…
Reading Comprehension: Cala boca, Galvão! Posted by Rachel on Jun 21, 2010
Today, we’re going to read about a Brazilian phenomenon on Twitter – a mixture of World Cup enthusiasm and very amusing opportunism. Click the link below to read the story, and then try to answer the questions. Galvão Bueno: Campeão do Twitter, Gazeta Web Excerpt: “Poucos minutos depois de a cerimônia de abertura da Copa…
Reading Comprehension: Lizards Posted by Rachel on May 14, 2010
Today we’re going to look at an article about lizards and global warming. Have a read and try to answer the questions. Aquecimento global já leva populações de lagartos à extinção, Estadão Excerpt: “O aquecimento global está inviabilizando a sobrevivência de várias populações de lagartos, reduzindo o tempo em que os animais se mantêm ativos…
Reading Comprehension: Public Health Posted by Rachel on Apr 28, 2010
For today’s reading comprehension exercise, we’re going to take a look at a hot topic in Brazil this week: a new study about hypertension and Brazilian health. Principal causador da hipertensão, sal é o novo vilão da dieta – VEJA Excerpt: Depois da guerra travada contra o tabaco e o açúcar, as autoridades de saúde…
Reading Comprehension: Dance Club Posted by Rachel on Apr 8, 2010
For today’s reading comprehension, we’re going to read a bit of a bizarre story about a nightclub in São Paulo. Talk about dancing to your own beat! You can also watch the accompanying video here. Casa noturna promove balada silenciosa com música só nos fones de ouvido Excerpt: “Uma casa noturna da capital resolveu lançar…
Reading Comprehension: Internet Dating Posted by Rachel on Mar 24, 2010
For today’s reading comprehension, we’re going to read a BBC Brasil article about an indigenous couple who met on the Internet. Casal indígena se conhece na internet Excerpt: “O casal Gasodá Suruí e Maria Leonice, ou Tori Tupari, seu nome indígena, se conheceu pela Internet e até casou pela rede. Eles são um exemplo de…
Reading Comprehension: Mousse Recipe Posted by Rachel on Mar 4, 2010
For today’s reading comprehension exercise, we’re going to use a delicious coconut mousse recipe. Mousse de coco com calda de maracujá Read the full recipe here Excerpt: “Bata no liquidificador o coco fresco e a água fervente. Peneire. Se necessário, complete com 1/2 xícara de leite para obter 2 xícaras de leite de coco. Acrescente…