English Expressions
What's the meaning of "break a leg"?
Example: "My first stage performance is scheduled for tonight.” “Well, break a leg!"
This is a way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or presentation.
Which city was the first capital of the state of Goiás?
Cidade de Goiás / Goiás Velho
Add the suffix -ness to the word 'kind'.
What is the new word and what does it mean?
Kindness - It means the quality of being friendly, generous, or considerate.
What is the difference between the reading strategies "scanning" and "skimming"?
Skimming is reading rapidly in order to get a general overview of the material. Scanning is reading in detail in order to find specific facts.
"You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I) just want (just want) to put you first
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe, and I"
"My universe"
BTS & Coldplay
What's the meaning of "piece of cake"?
Example: "Don't worry, Sophie – this job interview will be a piece of cake for you".
Something that is very easy or simple to do.
What is the second most populous city in the state of Goiás?
Aparecida de Goiânia
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Which option correctly represents a sentence in direct speech?
A) She said that it was a beautiful day.
B) "I love this song!" exclaimed Sophia.
C) They were going to the beach tomorrow.
D) He asked if she had seen his keys.
B) "I love this song!" exclaimed Sophia.
What does the expression "woulda, coulda, shoulda" mean?
An expression of disappointment concerning a statement, question, explanation, or occurrence involving hypothetical possibilities, uncertain facts, or missed opportunities.
"Watch me dance, dance the night away
My heart could be burnin', but you won't see it on my face
Watch me dance, dance the night away
I'll still keep the party runnin', not one hair out of place"
"Dance The Night"
Dua Lipa
What's the meaning of "shopping spree"?
Example: "Last weekend, Vinícius went on a shopping spree and bought a bunch of new clothes for the upcoming season."
A shopping spree refers to a period of intense and extravagant shopping, often characterized by purchasing a large number of items in a short amount of time.
What are the colors of the state of Goiás flag?
Blue, white, green and yellow.
Complete the sentence using the third conditional:
"If Laura ____________ (study) harder, she ____________ (pass) the test."
A) had studied / would have passed
B) studied / would pass
C) studies / will pass
D) will study / passes
A) had studied / would have passed
What words below are related to diversity?
a) acceptance
b) intolerance
c) prejudice
d) respect
e) understanding
a) acceptance
d) respect
e) understanding
"She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
I said don't mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round?"
"Billie Jean"
Michael Jackson
What's the meaning of "barking up the wrong tree"?
Example: "If he expects to borrow money from me, he is barking up the wrong tree".
Pursuing the wrong course of action or looking for something in the wrong place.
The Babilônia farm is located in which city in the state of Goiás?
Pirenópolis
Which sentence is in the simple past tense?
A) Rayssa is going to the store.
B) They will visit the museum.
C) Little Paul played soccer yesterday.
D) We are eating dinner now.
C) Little Paul played soccer yesterday.
What are the three most important values in your life?
(personal answer)
"Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards, one blow from cavin' in?"
"Firework"
Katy Perry
What's the meaning of "to have a skeleton in the closet"?
Example: "It is always possible to find a skeleton in the closet when you dig into family history. Our great, great, grandfather had been in prison for bank robbery".
To have a hidden or embarrassing secret.
Anna Lins dos Guimarães Peixoto Bretas was the real name of which important woman in the state of Goiás?
Cora Coralina
In English, when expressing regrets about the past, which grammatical structure do we commonly use? Provide an example sentence using this structure.
We often use the modal verb 'should have' or 'could have' followed by the past participle of the main verb to express regrets.
For example, if someone didn't study for an important exam and feels sorry about it, they might say, 'I should have studied harder.'
What are the characteristics of a compulsive shopping person?
Excessive shopping, emotional triggers, financial consequences, feeling of guilty and regret, lack of satisfaction, etc...
"It's a human sign
When things go wrong
When the scent of her lingers
And temptation's strong"
"Cold Heart"
Dua Lipa & Elton John