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1 . Pense em algumas das diferentes situações nas quais você faria elogios a alguém e faça uma lista completando a frase abaixo.
I would compliment somebody:
2 . Você ouvirá oito pessoas fazendo elogios. Relacione cada uma delas a uma das respostas abaixo.
a) Hm, I think so. Of course, it costs quite a lot to run, what with the cost of fuel.
b) Well, it’s a special occasion, so I thought I’d look my best.
c) Thanks, yes, I’ve just come back from a wonderful holiday.
d) Oh, thanks. Wait until you hear it, though. It sounds even better than it looks.
e) Thanks. I got them because I thought the colour matched my eyes.
f) Thanks. I got it from the new menswear shop in town.
g) Do you think so? I’m worried it’s a bit too short.
h) I’m glad you liked it. It’s completely fat-free.
3 . Será que você acertou? Ouça a gravação na qual as conversas estão completas e confira suas respostas.
4 . Podemos usar uma linguagem formal ou informal para fazer elogios a alguém. Observe as expressões abaixo e determine se elas são formais ou informais.
1 What a fantastic jacket!
2 My compliments on this delicious soufflé.
3 Brilliant computer, this.
4 I must congratulate you on your collection of paintings.
5 If I may say so, your tie is very smart.
6 This curry is absolutely great.
7 I would like to say what a beautiful house you have.
8 I like the car!
9 Hey! Nice trousers!
Do you know?
Os adjetivos a seguir são sinônimos para good ou very good.
● As palavras abaixo são bastante informais.
super | terrific | smashing | great | fantastic | brilliant
This is a fantastic house.
You’re a terrific tennis player.
● As palavras abaixo são um pouco mais formais.
exquisite | excellent | delicious | wonderful | lovely | delightful
What a wonderful dress you’re wearing.
If I may say so, your children are delightful.
20 minutes+
Observe as situações a seguir e faça elogios para cada uma das pessoas. Você pode usar expressões formais ou informais.
1 A friend has had a haircut which suits him.
2 You have a wonderful meal with your boss and his wife at their house.
3 Your friend is carrying a beautiful new handbag.
4 Your work colleague is showing you some photographs of her family.
Word Bank
brilliant (adjetivo) = brilhante
compliment (substantivo) = elogio
delightful (adjetivo) = agradável
exquisite (adjetivo) = primoroso
smashing (adjetivo) = esplêndido, estupendo
terrific (adjetivo) = tremendo, formidável
Respostas:
Exercício 1
Model answers:
1 if they had a nice hair style.
2 if they were wearing a nice jacket.
3 if they painted a beautiful picture.
4 if they played a musical instrument well.
Exercício 2
1 e
2 f
3 b
4 h
5 a
6 d
7 g
8 c
Exercício 4
Formal: 2, 4, 5, 7
Informal: 1, 3, 6, 8, 9
20 minutes+
Model answers:
1 Great haircut!
2 I’d like to thank you for a really delicious meal.
3 What a beautiful handbag, it’s very smart.
4 Super kids! (Kids is an informal word for children.)