Show Notes
Final exams are very stressful for high school students. With one test determining 25% of their semester average, students need to ace these tests to do well. Finals week comes at the end of every semester. While students usually have 4 classes a day, on finals week they have 2 two-hour long exam periods; the day ends at lunch time.
Dialogue
A: Nem acredito que já estamos na semana das provas finais!
B: Eu sei. Parece que a escola começou ontem.
A: Não é? Eu não estudei o suficiente.
B: Bom, você tem sorte porque como as provas Só tomam metade do dia, você pode passar a outra metade estudando.
A: É, mas minhas primeiras provas são de Matemática e Biologia. Eu não quero arruinar 25% da minha média final.
B: Tenho certeza de que você vai se dar bem.
A: Que provas você têm primeiro?
B: História e Cerâmica. Todas as minhas provas difíceis são no final da semana.
A: O bom é que a gente entra de férias assim que os exames terminarem.
B: É. Não vejo a hora de botar o sono em dia.
A: I can’t believe it’s already finals week!
B: I know. It seems like school just started yesterday.
A: I know, right? I haven’t studied enough.
B: Well, luckily, because finals are half days you can spend the rest of the day studying.
A: Yeah, but I have math and bio first. I don’t want to mess up 25% of my semester average.
B: I’m sure it will be fine.
A: Which classes do you have first?
B: History and ceramics. All of my hard classes are at the end of the week.
A: At least winter break begins after testing is over.
B: Yeah, I am looking forward to getting some more sleep.
More from Língua da Gente - Portuguese Podcast: Lessons
We all need a little help sometimes, and fortunately good neighbors, friends, and church groups rally to help out and provide community service. Here in Texas natural disasters seem to top the list: tornados, hurricanes, floods and fires. In today’s episode it is time to put together some food packages. Feel free to join us if you’d like to.
You can’t get around it, home ownership implies a lawn, and lawns need to be mowed. Some people love it, some people hate it. A beautiful lawn is always a symbol of a well-kept yard. In today’s episode, once again it is time to mow the lawn.
Sometimes you are really hungry but don’t have any time to cook. Other times, you simply don’t feel like cooking or are having a craving for that dish from your favorite restaurant. In these cases, ordering takeout is a great idea!
One of the delights of summertime is the chance to grow your own vegetables in a garden. It’s a little tricky with the weather, a need to water, and a constant battle with the bugs. But nothing tastes as good as a fresh tomato from the garden. Wish us luck, and happy harvesting.
Many American families host game nights. These fun evenings unite the whole family, creating a fun, yet competitive, environment that can last for hours. Choosing which game to play can sometimes be the most stressful part, though.