Show Notes
In the Unites States, Valentine’s Day is celebrated with friends and significant others alike. Many schools give students the opportunity to buy flowers for the people that they love, and the money goes to a school organization.
Dialogue
A: Tenho que levar uma grana pra escola pra comprar uma flor pro meu amigo.
B: Ah, é! Adoro dar flores para todo mundo no Dia dos Namorados.
A: É legal que a escola deixa a gente mandar flores pras pessoas que a gente gosta.
B: Faz a gente se sentir tão especial.
A: A melhor parte é escrever o bilhetinho que vai com a flor. Sempre escrevo uma piada interna.
B: Aposto que seus amigos adoram.
A: Também é legal que o dinheiro arrecadado vai para uma boa causa. Na minha escola, a Honor Society* doa o lucro.
B: Na minha escola o dinheiro vai para o programa de teatro. Financia os cenários e os figurinos novos.
A: Enfim, cadê a mamãe? Eu preciso pegar o dinheiro.
B: Vou pegar também. Tô doida para comemorar com meus amigos.
A: I need to bring some money to school so I can buy a flower for my friend.
B: Oh yeah! I love getting everyone flowers for Valentine’s Day!
A: It’s cool that the school makes it possible to deliver flowers to people we like.
B: It makes me and my friends feel so special.
A: The best part is writing the note that comes with the flower. I always write an inside joke.
B: I bet they love that.
A: Plus, the money goes to a good cause. In my school, the Honor Society donates it.
B: In my school it goes to the theater program. They get to buy new sets and costumes with it!
A: Anyway, where’s Mom? I need to get the money.
B: I’ll get some too. I can’t wait to celebrate with my friends.
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