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UNIT 14
ALL THINGS ARE DIFFICULT BEFORE THEY ARE EASY
A expressão all things are difficult before they are easy nos lembra de não desistir facilmente de um novo objetivo.
You should not worry so much. All things are difficult before they are easy.
1. Em qual das situações a seguir a expressão all things are difficult before they are easy poderia ser utilizada? Leia as frases e analise-as com a ajuda de um colega.
a ) I remember the first time I tried to ride a bike. It was difficult, but I reminded myself that it takes time to learn new things.
b ) I love riding my bike. My friends and I have already gone on some amazing cycling adventures.
Resposta: Alternativa a.
Exchanging ideas
Agora, você vai conversar sobre as questões a seguir com o colega mais próximo. Virem-se um para o outro, ouçam as orientações do professor e iniciem a conversa.
1. Você já passou por alguma situação que no início parecia muito desafiadora, mas que depois de resolvida se mostrou menos complicada do que era? Comente com os colegas.
2. Arissana Pataxó é a autora da obra de arte apresentada nessas páginas. Ela viveu em uma comunidade indígena às margens de um rio até os 16 anos, quando se mudou para uma comunidade urbana. Aos 22, Arissana ingressou na universidade. Como você imagina que essas experiências de vida influenciaram seu trabalho como artista? Comente com os colegas.
Professor, professora: Respostas e comentários nas Orientações para o professor.
Nesta unidade, você terá como objetivos:
- refletir e conversar sobre experiências de vida;
- ler e compreender um trecho de reportagem com relatos de experiências de vida;
- ouvir e compreender um trecho de um relato pessoal de um homem aborígene;
- compreender e utilizar o present perfect;
- compreender e utilizar advérbios com o present perfect;
- escrever uma reportagem contando experiências de vida de alguém.
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Warming up
Life experiences
1. Nesta unidade, você e seus colegas vão conversar sobre diferentes experiências de vida. Comente uma experiência inesquecível na sua vida.
Resposta pessoal. Comente com os estudantes que algumas possibilidades são: experiências relacionadas a realizações pessoais; relacionadas a perdas; e que geram aprendizado e conhecimento de mundo.
2. Analise as atividades a seguir e responda às questões com um colega.




a ) Quais experiências é possível viver em viagens como essas?
Possíveis respostas: A family trip to the beach: tomar sol, nadar, tomar sorvete; Camping with friends: caminhar, fazer trilha, ver a natureza, dormir em barraca; A trip to the farm: conhecer plantações e animais; Visiting a metropolis: conhecer museus, restaurantes, praças etc.
b ) Por que as viagens apresentadas seriam interessantes para pessoas que gostam de viajar?
Resposta pessoal. Caso alguma dessas imagens represente uma viagem que algum estudante já tenha feito, peça-lhe que conte como foi, quais experiências ele se lembra de ter vivido e do que mais gostou na viagem. Caso algum deles nunca tenha viajado, pergunte qual desses tipos de viagem ele acha que seria mais agradável fazer e se pretende fazer alguma delas no futuro.
Learning vocabulary
1. Leia a seguir outras atividades que podem proporcionar experiências e memórias. Escolha uma delas e conte para um colega uma história pessoal relacionada a essa situação.
- Go on a road trip.
- Visit a museum.
- Start a new friendship.
- Watch a live music concert.
- Help a friend.
- Do volunteer work.
- Move to a new town.
- Move schools.
- Finish a course.
- Lose a valuable object.
- Learn a foreign language.
- Play childhood games.
Resposta pessoal. Incentive os estudantes a compartilhar uma experiência pessoal, comente que as histórias não precisam ser todas positivas e explique que nós aprendemos muito com alguns empecilhos que surgem durante nossa vida.
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2. Relacione as imagens com as frases a seguir e, depois, complete-as com a forma verbal correta.
A.

B.

C.

D.

I. He has ■ in the ocean. (snorkeled/visited)
Resposta: snorkeled.
II. He has ■ some delicious food. (eaten/spent)
Resposta: eaten.
III. He has ■ ruins of ancient civilizations. (run/seen)
Resposta: seen.
IV. He has ■ mountains. (climbed/walked)
Resposta: climbed.
Resposta: A – I; B – III; C – II; D – IV. As legendas das imagens não foram inseridas para não comprometerem a realização da atividade.
Reading
Report
Pre-reading
1. Look up the definition of diversity. What does it mean? Explain it in your own words.
Resposta pessoal. Espera-se que os estudantes respondam que significa diversidade e que indica a variedade em um conjunto de coisas ou pessoas.
2. How do you experience diversity on a daily basis? Give some examples.
Resposta pessoal. Oriente os estudantes a refletir como compreendem as diferenças existentes entre as pessoas e as situações que vivenciam.
3. You are going to read the text "In Brazil's most indigenous city, prejudice✚ and diversity go hand in hand". According to the title, what do you think the subject of the text is? Why?
Resposta pessoal. Oriente os estudantes a anotar no caderno as hipóteses que levantarem para retomá-las após a leitura.
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While reading
1. Read an extract from a report. Then, return to the previous activity and verify if the predictions are correct.
In Brazil's most indigenous city, prejudice and diversity go hand in hand
[…]
Adelina Sampaio Desana, 28, of the Desana ethnic group, was born in the Balaio Indigenous Reserve, on the outskirts✚ of São Gabriel da Cachoeira. She moved to the town in 2008 to study. The experience led her to join an Indigenous movement that advocates for the appreciation of traditional customs. Rising to a leadership role at a young age, Adelina coordinated the youth department at FOIRN until December 2020.
"The cultural shock was quite impactful for me," she says. "I felt this big prejudice at school: 'Look at that Indigenous woman, she doesn't know how to speak.' Sometimes I wanted to speak correctly and ended up making more mistakes. São Gabriel is the most Indigenous town [in Brazil], but it is prejudiced."
Even so, Adelina Desana says she has managed to reconcile✚ urban life with some of her Indigenous customs, such as her diet, which includes the rural staples✚ of fish, manioc flour, açaí berries and other fruits.
Valdeson Miranda Delgado Baré, 22, from the Baré ethnic group, also tries to reconcile the two different worlds that he straddles. Born on Cururu Island, in the Middle Rio Negro region, he studies at the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) and lived in student housing in the city of Campinas, in São Paulo state, until the covid-19 pandemic broke out. He has returned to São Gabriel da Cachoeira for what he hopes will be a temporary break.
He refutes the common perception that a person is no longer Indigenous because they live in the city. "We sometimes discuss this at the university, in Campinas. Since I already know how to use my computer, I own a laptop, a tablet, glasses, and a watch, they say I'm no longer Indigenous. That does not exist. We are Indigenous forever," Valdeson says.
When he travels to São Paulo, he says he brings manioc flour in his suitcase✚ and he has even caught tanajura ants in the student housing to fry and eat. "There are many flying ants [there]. My colleagues and I take them by hand. You have to pick up the ant head so as not to be bitten and put it in the little pot✚ to cook," says Valdeson Baré, who speaks Nheengatu, the lingua franca of the region.
[…]
Cenaide Pastor Marques Lima Tuyuka, 43, is one of the Indigenous people in charge of the Tuyuka Ethnic Indigenous Association-Residents of São Gabriel da Cachoeira. He moved here in his teens to study. Pastor Tuyuka, as he is known by locals, speaks Portuguese, Spanish, Tuyuka, Tukano and Makuna.
Born in Vila São João Bosco, on the Tiquié River, also in the municipality of São Gabriel da Cachoeira, on the Brazil-Colombia border✚, he says he works as a translator between two worlds, facilitating access for his relatives to the knowledge of how to live in the city, including guidance✚ on how to get government-issued documents. […] Pastor Tuyuka reflects on the origin of the peoples. "We are original Indigenous people. How are we going to be non-Indigenous? People are born Indigenous and will continue to be Indigenous," he says.
[…]
HAMDAN, Ana Amelia. In Brazil's most indigenous city, prejudice and diversity go hand in hand. Pulitzer Center, Jun. 22nd, 2021. Available at: https://s.livro.pro/rk7dvi. Accessed on: Aug. 19th, 2024.
Resposta pessoal. Oriente os estudantes a retomar as hipóteses levantadas na atividade anterior.
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2. Read the title of the text again. What is the meaning of the expression go hand in hand?
Resposta: A expressão go hand in hand pode ser traduzida como "andam de mãos dadas" e é utilizada para dizer que duas ideias estão presentes simultaneamente. No caso do texto, essa expressão significa que o preconceito e a diversidade estão conectados.
3. Read the sentences and write if they are true or false according to the text. Correct the false ones.
a ) Adelina Sampaio Desana was born in São Gabriel da Cachoeira and, in 2008, moved to the town.
Resposta: False. She was born in the Balaio Indigenous Reserve on the outskirts of São Gabriel da Cachoeira and, in 2008, moved to the town.
b ) Adelina has coordinated the youth department at FOIRN since December 2020.
Resposta: False. She coordinated the youth department at FOIRN until December 2020.
c ) Adelina felt the cultural shock and prejudice against her when she was studying in the city.
Resposta: True.
d ) Valdeson Miranda Delgado Baré was born on Cururu Island in the Middle Rio Negro region.
Resposta: True .
e ) Valdeson believes that a person is no longer Indigenous because they live in the city.
Resposta: False. He refutes the common perception that a person is no longer Indigenous because they live in the city.
f ) Cenaide Pastor Marques Lima Tuyuka knows the Tuyuka language, but he is not indigenous.
Resposta: False. He is indigenous and a member of the Tuyuka tribe.
g ) Pastor Tuyuka works as a translator between two worlds, because he helps indigenous people learn how to live in the city.
Resposta: True .
4. Read the following sentences and answer the questions with the correct option.
a ) How many languages does Pastor Tuyuka speak?
I ) Four languages: Tuyuka, Tukano, Makuna and Portuguese.
II ) Five languages: Portuguese, Spanish, Tuyuka, Tukano and Makuna.
Resposta: Alternativa II.
b ) Where is Vila São João Bosco and who was born there?
I ) It is near the city of Campinas and Valdeson Miranda Delgado Baré was born there.
II ) It is on the Tiquié River in the municipality of São Gabriel da Cachoeira and Pastor Tuyuka was born there.
Resposta: Alternativa II.
5. Who has had the following experiences? Read the text again and write their names.
a ) She has managed to reconcile urban life with some of her Indigenous customs.
Resposta: Adelina Sampaio Desana.
b ) He has returned to São Gabriel da Cachoeira for a temporary break.
Resposta: Valdeson Miranda Delgado Baré.
c ) He moved there in his teens to study.
Resposta: Cenaide Pastor Marques Lima Tuyuka.
Post-reading
1. Adelina and Valdeson talk about situations that happened to them. Read the following statements from the text and, answer the questions with a classmate.
"I felt this big prejudice at school: 'Look at that Indigenous woman, she doesn't know how to speak.' Sometimes I wanted to speak correctly and ended up making more mistakes. São Gabriel is the most Indigenous town [in Brazil], but it is prejudiced."
"We sometimes discuss this at the university, in Campinas. Since I already know how to use my computer, I own a laptop, a tablet, glasses, and a watch, they say I'm no longer Indigenous. That does not exist. We are Indigenous forever," Valdeson says.
a ) In your opinion, why did Adelina face this kind of negative experience?
Resposta pessoal. Incentive os estudantes a perceber que Adelina enfrentou preconceito, que pessoas julgaram sua identidade indígena de forma pejorativa e que essa atitude é desrespeitosa.
b ) Valdeson experienced bullying for being an Indigenous person who knew how to use technology. In your opinion, why did this happen?
Resposta pessoal. Para este momento, é interessante chamar a atenção dos estudantes para os estereótipos presentes na sociedade que acabam colaborando para a perpetuação de atitudes e situações que não são reais. Explique que esses estereótipos, além de negativos, são exemplos de preconceito e desrespeito.
c ) How can we prevent bullying or other disrespectful attitudes towards people?
Resposta pessoal. Instigue os estudantes a dar sugestões para eliminar os preconceitos presentes na sociedade, incentivando sobretudo a valorização dos povos indígenas.
2. Did you have any difficulty reading the text? If so, what was it? What can you do to overcome this difficulty the next time you read texts like this?
Resposta pessoal. Caso os estudantes respondam que não tiveram dificuldades, peça a eles que pensem em estratégias para que melhorem ainda mais seu desempenho nas próximas leituras.
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Listening
Testimonial
Pre-listening
1. You are going to listen to an audio about the inspiring life story of Dr. Richard Fejo, who is an aboriginal person. Discuss the questions below with your classmates.
a ) What do you know about the aboriginal people? Do some research about them and write down the most interesting information for you.
Resposta pessoal. Oriente os estudantes a pesquisar e registrar no caderno as informações que mais lhes chamaram a atenção, de modo a exercitar a escrita em língua inglesa.
b ) Considering the findings of your research, what do you expect to hear in the audio?
Resposta pessoal. Instrua os estudantes a levantar hipóteses sobre o que será mencionado a respeito da vida desse aborígene no áudio e anotá-las no caderno.
While listening
1.
Track 31
Listen to the audio and verify if what you predicted in the previous
activity was correct
Resposta pessoal. Incentive os estudantes a retomar suas anotações com as hipóteses para verificar se elas foram confirmadas ou não.
2.
Track 31
Listen to the audio again. Check if these statements are true or
false. Correct the false ones.
a ) Dr. Richard Fejo is a Larrakia, which is a group of Aboriginal Australian people.
Resposta: True .
b ) He was born with one leg.
Resposta: False. He was born with one arm.
c ) He grew up in a reckless and insensitive family.
Resposta: False. He grew up in a loving and supportive family.
d ) When he was eight years old, he saw that his mother's people were rich and healthy and did not need any help.
Resposta: False. When he was eight years old, he saw that his mother's people were poor and unhealthy and in need of help.
e ) He has dedicated his life to improving the life conditions of aboriginal people across the Northern Territory and across Australia.
Resposta: True.
3.
Track 31 Choose the right options
to answer these questions. If necessary, listen to the audio again.
a ) Where is Dr. Richard Fejo from?
I ) Wellington, New Zealand.
II ) Toronto, Canada.
III ) Darwin, Australia.
Resposta: Alternativa III.
b ) Why did doctors want to place him in a different home when he was born?
I ) Because they thought he needed special care.
II ) Because they wanted to study his behavior.
III ) Because he was an aboriginal child.
Resposta: Alternativa I.
c ) Did his mother agree with the doctors?
I ) No, because she didn't want him to live in a different country.
II ) No, because she wanted him in her sight at all times.
III ) Yes, because she wanted him to live with a family who could take better care of him.
Resposta: Alternativa II.
Post-listening
1. Think about how much Dr. Richard Fejo has given back to his community and answer the following questions with a classmate.
a ) Individuals can make a significant impact in their communities. What do you think about the role of individuals today in helping their community?
Resposta pessoal. Peça aos estudantes que reflitam sobre a importância do trabalho em comunidade atualmente.
b ) What are some practical ways to contribute to a better society?
Resposta pessoal. Incentive os estudantes a pensar em exemplos práticos, como o trabalho comunitário para limpar as ruas ou para cuidar de crianças, e como isso pode trazer benefícios para a sociedade.
2. How was your understanding of the audio? Talk about it with your teacher.
Resposta pessoal. Comentários nas Orientações para o professor.
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Comprehending and using
Present perfect
1. O que vem à sua mente quando pensa na palavra inspiração?
Resposta pessoal. Inicie esta seção com uma discussão rápida sobre o que os estudantes entendem por inspiração e se alguma coisa ou alguém os inspira.
2. Pense em uma pessoa que você admira e converse com um colega sobre ela: por que ela é inspiradora e como lhe influencia. As situações a seguir podem ajudar você nessa escolha.
An inspiring person is someone who...
- has taught you something important;
- has overcome a serious disease;
- has fought against prejudice;
- has defended justice, freedom, human rights and equality;
- has fought against war and violence;
- cares about others and has helped those in need;
- is authentic and accepts who he/she is;
- has never given up on his/her beliefs and dreams;
- has created something important for the world.
Resposta pessoal. Se necessário, leia as situações listadas e incentive os estudantes a pensar em pessoas que se encaixam nessas descrições.
3. Leia os textos a seguir sobre duas pessoas inspiradoras.
Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai was born in Pakistan. She has inspired millions with her courage and determination since she survived the violence of the Taliban in her country. In 2012, when Malala was 15, she was coming home from school when she experienced this terrible moment. She has fought for her life and education. Now, she is a well-known✚ activist for women's rights and education, and she won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.

Elaborado especialmente para esta obra.
Paulo Freire
Paulo Freire was a Brazilian educator and philosopher. Born in 1921, in Recife, his works in pedagogy have become a reference in many universities around the world. He believed in the importance of dialogue and reflection in education. His ideas have influenced educational philosophies, and he has received awards for his contributions to the pedagogy area.

Elaborado especialmente para esta obra.
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Escreva quais frases são verdadeiras e quais são falsas de acordo com os textos. Em seguida, corrija as falsas.
a ) Malala was born in 1921, she was coming home from school when she experienced violence and because of that her ideas have influenced educational philosophies.
Resposta: False. Malala Yousafzai was born in Pakistan, she was coming home from school when she experienced violence and because of that she is a well-known activist for women's rights and education.
b ) Malala is an inspiration for millions because of her courage and determination since she survived the violence of the Taliban in her country.
Resposta: True .
c ) Paulo Freire was a philosopher and educator. He was born in Recife and his works have become a reference in many universities.
Resposta: True.
d ) Malala Yousafzai and Paulo Freire have never received awards in their lives.
Resposta: False. Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 and Paulo Freire has received awards for his contributions to the pedagogy area.
4. Releia os seguintes trechos dos textos e complete as frases com a alternativa correta.
Born in 1921, in Recife, his works in pedagogy have become a reference in many universities around the world.
She has inspired millions with her courage and determination since she survived the violence of the Taliban in her country.
a ) Essas frases descrevem ações que:
I ) acontecerão em um tempo determinado do futuro.
II ) aconteceram em um momento não específico do passado.
Resposta: Alternativa II.
b ) As estruturas verbais nessas frases são formadas por:
I ) to be + have/has.
II ) have/has + o particípio passado de um verbo.
Resposta: Alternativa II.
c ) Os verbos auxiliares nessas frases são:
I ) have e had.
II ) have e has.
Resposta: Alternativa II.
d ) Os verbos principais nessas frases são:
I ) worked e had.
II ) become e inspired.
Resposta: Alternativa II.
e ) Os infinitivos desses verbos principais são:
I ) to become e to inspire.
II ) to have e to be.
Resposta: Alternativa I.
Tip
O present perfect é usado em inglês para descrever ações ou estados que aconteceram no passado e que têm relevância para o momento presente. Ele pode ser usado para falar sobre experiências que uma pessoa teve, mudanças que ocorreram ou ações que começaram no passado e ainda continuam no presente. Ele é formado pelos verbos auxiliares have ou has quando se tratar de he, she ou it, seguido pelo particípio passado do verbo principal. Lembre-se: o particípio passado dos verbos regulares é formado com a adição dos sufixos -ed, -d ou -ied aos verbos.
- I have never stay ed in a five-star hotel.
- My sister has move d to another city.
- We haven't stud ied abroad.
O particípio passado dos verbos irregulares não segue uma regra.
- I have lost my cell phone.
- My sister has won her first competition. I am proud of her.
Os verbos auxiliares have e has podem ser contraídos.
- I 've lost my cell phone.
- My sister' s won her first competition
5. Agora retome a pessoa que você mencionou na atividade 2 e escreva, em inglês, um pequeno texto sobre ela usando o present perfect.
Resposta pessoal. Espera-se que os estudantes usem expressões como "he/she has created..."; "he/she has taught..."; "he/she has fought...".
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Present perfect with adverbs (already, yet, just, never, ever)
1. Releia um trecho extraído do texto e responda à questão com a alternativa correta.
She has never traveled outside her country, but dreams of it.
Qual opção a seguir explica o uso da construção has never traveled?
a ) No trecho, foi empregado o tempo verbal present perfect e, após o verbo auxiliar have, foi usado o verbo never e advérbio traveled para indicar que a ação nunca aconteceu.
b ) No trecho, foi empregado o tempo verbal present perfect e, entre o verbo auxiliar has e o verbo principal traveled, foi empregado o advérbio never para indicar que a ação nunca aconteceu.
Resposta: Alternativa b.
2. Leia as frases a seguir analisando o uso dos advérbios.
I have already gone camping with my friends.
My family and I haven't taken a road trip yet.
My friend has just returned from a trip to the beach.
I have never snorkeled in the ocean.
Have you ever climbed a mountain?
Com a ajuda de um dicionário, relacione os advérbios com suas definições.
A. already
B. yet
C. just
D. never
E. ever
I. not ever; not at all
II. before the present time
III. very recently
IV. not until the present time
V. at any time before now
Resposta: A - II; B - IV; C - III; D - I; E - V.
3. Complete as frases a seguir de acordo com o uso correto dos advérbios em sentenças com o present perfect.
a ) Already e just podem ser usados em frases ■ (afirmativas/negativas).
Resposta: afirmativas.
b ) Never é usado em frases ■ (afirmativas/negativas), mas tem um sentido ■ (afirmativo/negativo).
Resposta: afirmativas; negativo.
c ) Yet é usado no ■ (início/fim) de frases ■ (afirmativas/negativas).
Resposta: fim; negativas.
d ) Already, just e never são usados ■ (antes/depois) do verbo principal.
Resposta: antes.
e ) Ever é usado em frases ■ (negativas/interrogativas).
Resposta: interrogativas.
Activities
1. Complete the following sentences with the present perfect form of the verbs in the box.
- to work
- to be
- to eat
- to go
- to donate
- to visit
- to travel (neg.)
Tip
Lembre-se de que o verbo auxiliar have é usado com os pronomes I, you, we e they. O verbo auxiliar has é usado com a terceira pessoa do singular: he, she e it.
a ) I ■ by train, but I ■ on a road trip.
Resposta: haven't traveled; 've gone.
b ) Mary ■ abroad. She ■ Canada, France and Chile.
Resposta: has been; 's visited.
c ) I ■ as a volunteer in a social project in my neighborhood.
Resposta: have worked.
d ) John ■ blood in India.
Resposta: has donated.
e ) They ■ an exotic Cambodian dish.
Resposta: 've eaten.
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2. Complete the sentences using already, yet, just or never.
a ) I have ■ sung a song in public. I'm very shy.
I ) never
II ) just
Resposta: Alternativa I.
b ) I know my parents have ■ traveled by plane, but I don't know where they've been.
I ) never
II ) already
Resposta: Alternativa II.
c ) Sally hasn't swum with dolphins ■, but this is one of the dreams she wants to fulfil.
I ) just
II ) yet
Resposta: Alternativa II.
d ) Our teacher's ■ adopted a pet. She showed us the pictures of the puppy. It's lovely.
I ) just
II ) before
Resposta: Alternativa I.
3. Choose the correct options to complete the dialogues.

Resposta: Hey, Tina. Have you done your homework? / Yes, I've just finished it.

Resposta: Have you seen the movie Back to the future? / Yes, we've already watched it.

Resposta: Has your brother ever traveled to Rio de Janeiro? / No, he's never been there.

Resposta: Have they sent the email? / No, they haven't written it yet.
4. Think about your life experiences and complete the following sentences. Then, share your answers with a classmate.
- I have ■
- I have never ■
- I have just ■
- I have already ■, but I'm not sure exactly when.
- I haven't ■ yet, but I would like to do that someday.
Respostas pessoais. Oriente os estudantes a variar as duplas, conversando com diferentes colegas.
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Speaking
Talking about life experiences
1.
Track 32
You're going to listen to a woman named Lisa Williams talking about
the experience of moving to a new country.
a ) Where is she from and where did she move to?
Resposta: She is from the Caribbean and moved to Edinburgh, Scotland.
b ) What adversities did she face?
Resposta: She and her family had difficulties with the weather and with people being less friendly than in the Caribbean, not responding to greetings on the street.
c ) What would you do if you were in a situation similar to hers?
Resposta pessoal. Instrua os estudantes a refletir sobre outras adversidades que poderiam enfrentar, como dificuldades com o idioma, os costumes, a comida, a saudade das pessoas que ficaram etc.
2. Analyze the pictures and write questions based on them. Follow the example.
Professor, professora: As legendas das imagens não foram inseridas para não comprometerem a realização da atividade.
A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

Possíveis respostas: B – Have you ever participated in a competition/ run a marathon?; C – Have you ever surfed?; D – Have you ever traveled by airplane?; E – Have you ever broken a bone/an arm?; F – Have you ever played handball?.
3. Now, with a classmate, ask and answer the questions from activity 2. Read some answer possibilities.
Have you ever lost your wallet?
No, I haven't.
No, I have never lost my wallet.
No, not yet.
Yes, I have already lost my wallet.
Yes, I have.
Respostas pessoais. Incentive os estudantes a dar respostas completas, variando as estruturas estudadas.
4. Now, you are going to talk to a classmate about one of your life experiences. To do this, follow the instructions below.
a ) Ask your classmate a question about a life experience. Start with "Have you ever...?".
If your classmate's answer is negative, ask follow-up questions, such as:
- But would you like to do that?
- But do you plan to do that someday?
If your classmate's answer is affirmative, ask for more details, such as:
- Where and when did it happen?
- How did you feel?
b ) Then, switch roles and answer your classmate's questions.
Respostas pessoais. Comentários nas Orientações para o professor.
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Writing
Report
Pre-writing
1. Read the report on page 196 again and identify the following characteristics of this genre.
a ) It was written in the third person, singular or plural form: he/she/they.
b ) In the report, there are testimonials based on personal experiences.
c ) The words of the interviewees are indicated with quotation marks.
d ) The text presents the author's opinions.
e ) The text reports events in an objective and clear manner.
f ) It engages the reader and provokes reflection on the topic.
Resposta: Alternativas a; b; c; e; f.
While writing
1. You are going to write, in English, a short report on the life experience of someone you admire. To do this, think about the instructions below.
- What? A report about someone's life experience.
- Why? To share and to reflect on amazing life experiences.
- How? Using testimonials and information about someone's life.
- To whom? To your classmates.
- Where to publish? On the class's blog.
2. To write your report start with a draft in your notebook. Follow these steps.
a ) Think about the person whose life experience you would like to share and why they are important to you.
b ) Do some research on this person to gather information about her/his life.
c ) Make notes in your notebook.
d ) Show your notes to a classmate and look at his/her ideas. Then, comment on each other's ideas and give suggestions to contribute to the activity.
e ) Make the necessary corrections according to your classmate's comments.
f ) Transform your notes into a draft of a short text.
Tip
Ao produzir seu texto, você pode usar palavras como but, also, as well, so, hence para conectar uma frase à outra.
3. Now, show your draft to the teacher, so that he/she can make suggestions too. Make the necessary corrections and write the final version of your text. Publish your report on the class's blog.
Professor, professora: Auxilie os estudantes durante a produção escrita. Comentários nas Orientações para o professor.
Post-writing
1. Read your classmates' reports on the blog. Share your opinion about the texts you read and about all the experiences that the people mentioned in them have lived. Justify your point of view. You can use one of the following expressions.
- inspiring
- exciting
- challenging
- touching
Resposta pessoal. Oriente os estudantes a expressar suas opiniões com respeito ao trabalho dos colegas.
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Summing up
Now, let's remember what you studied in this unit. List the main points studied in each topic below. Then, talk to a classmate and compare notes. Finally, share your notes with the whole class.
In this unit I…
- learned vocabulary about life experiences;
- read a report about indigenous people who live in the city;
- listened to the testimonial of an aboriginal man;
- studied the present perfect tense;
- talked about life experiences;
- wrote a report about someone's life experiences.
Respostas pessoais. Comentários nas Orientações para o professor.
What can I do to improve my English?
- Go back to the topics that I need to improve and ask for help from my teacher or classmates to understand them.
- Listen to other episodes of the Family Adventure Podcast.
- Find other testimonials to read.
- List the new words I learned in my notebook and look up synonyms for them.
Going further
The film Aftersun explores how the characters Calum and Sophie face personal and relational difficulties that initially seem insurmountable✚. Through these challenging experiences, they develop a deeper understanding and strengthen their bond, perfectly illustrating the idea that all things are difficult before they become easy. The characters' emotional journey highlights✚ the importance of resilience and communication in overcoming obstacles.
AFTERSUN, by Charlotte Wells. United Kingdom: A24, 2022 (102 minutos).

Bienvenue à Marly-Gomont is a comedy-drama movie that tells the story of a Congolese newly graduated doctor who decides to live with his family in a small rural village in France. The movie shows how they have to deal with some challenges to adapt to their new life, such as prejudice and difficulties making new friends.
BIENVENUE à Marly-Gomont, by Julien Rambaldi. França: Fidélité Films, 2016 (94 minutos).

On the podcast On purpose, Jay Shetty engages in deep conversations with a diverse range✚ of guests, including celebrities and experts. Each episode develops a theme of personal growth, mental well-being and achieving a fulfilling life. Jay shares practical wisdom and life lessons aimed✚ at helping listeners find clarity. The podcast explores self-improvement, providing listeners with life experiences and inspiring stories to guide them through their personal journeys.
ON PURPOSE. YouTube. Available at: https://s.livro.pro/efwr79. Accessed on: Sep. 3rd, 2024.
The fault in our stars follows the life of Hazel Grace Lancaster, a sixteen-year-old girl with terminal cancer. Hazel leads✚ a quiet life, coping✚ with her illness and the impact it has on her family. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Augustus Waters in a support group for cancer patients. The two bond over their shared love for literature. Their desire to meet Van Houten, a favorite author of both of them, leads them to Amsterdam, where they confront their hopes and their limitations.
GREEN, John. The fault in our stars. New York: Penguin Books, 2014.
