Imagine - John Lennon

Imagine

Imagine there's no heaven

It's easy if you try

No hell below us

Above us only sky

Imagine all the people

Living for today

Imagine there's no countries

It isn't hard to do

Nothing to kill or die for

And no religion too

Imagine all the people

Living life in peace

You may say

I'm a dreamer

But I'm not the only one

I hope some day

You'll join us

And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions

I wonder if you can

No need for greed or hunger

A brotherhood of man

Imagine all the people

Sharing all the world

You may say,

I'm a dreamer

But I'm not the only one

I hope some day

You'll join us

And the world will live as one

how did you like the reading? Why? I chose that music, because it have a simple letter and nowadays  many people haven't time for think in things simple as a life, concern for the next. Today people value more "the have"  than be. A good world is far

http://letras.mus.br/john-lennon/90/traducao.html

Bird flu 'could mutate to cause deadly human pandemic'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18534676


Spread - espalhar/propagação
Fearing - temendo
Strict - estilo
Slaughtered - abatidos
Coughs  - tosses
Sneezes - espirros
Airborne - aérea
Ferrets - furões
Likelihood - probabilidade
Enables - permite


I like this text. It's very interesting research because it talks about the risk of a spread rapdly of the H5N1 between humans. It begins in birds and any contact with them may cause the illness. It talks about too the risk of terrorists use this like a bioweapon, but that risk are litlle yet. 

Tom Cruise owns 'Rock of Ages'

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/15/showbiz/movies/rock-of-ages-review/index.html

strutting- esbanjando
self-belief- auto confiança
tackle- enfrentar
addled-podre
 hazily -nebulosamente 
 gunslinger-pistoleiro
outrageous-utrajante
 itching-prurido

How did you like the reading? Why?  I liked the text because it is about entertainment, talks about the film starring Tom Cruise on the rock, making a tribute to the metal

Cantre’r Gwaelod

http://www.eurotales.eril.net/wales4uk.htm

How did you like the reading? Why? I like, because this text is for kids, but greatly enrich the vocabulary that is starting a new idioma and English.

English as a global language, a good or bad thing?

English as a global language, a good or bad thing?

by Anna­Maria Smolander

The English language is everywhere. The language of most of the Internet sites around the world is English. We are using this language to write our articles on this site, even though I am positive that English is not the first language of everybody using this website. It is not my first language, I come from Finland. I learned English at school. It is the most widely studied language in the world.

It is the language of media, medicine and business. Computing uses English as does the international airtraffic control. But is the spread of this language a good thing or a bad one, is the spread of one such a powerful language a disadvantage or an advantage?

This is a difficult question to answer. Academics in the field of linguistics have tried to find the best solution for this puzzle for decades now. One disadvantage which is often mentioned in this context is the fact that many languages have died because of the spread of English. Many still have lost a large number of speakers and are bound to be doomed in the near future. These are the disadvantages, and while they certainly seem gloomy, there are many advantages of having a global language.

Doctors, for instance, from around the world can communicate with each other while using one language. As a consequence of numerous people knowing this language there are less misunderstandings which of course in medicine could be fatal. People from all corners of the world can communicate easier because they share a common language. Media can more easily tell us the most recent news from all over the world. People can use the Internet as a tool for research, which means more people are being educated about different issues. 

I am happy that my son will speak this wonderful language as his first language, I am sure that I will learn a lot from him when he enters school in the UK. However, I wish that my son would also be able to speak Finnish as this is my mother tongue. It is important for a person's identity to remember their roots, and language is a very integral part of one's identity. Are people whose languages are being lost because of the dominance of the English language losing their identities then? As you can see 
the question is a difficult one to answer, and in my opinion there is no right or wrong answer.

Widely = largamente

Spread = espalhar

Bound = obrigado

Doomed = condenado

Misunderstandings = mal entendidos

I really liked, because talk about a question very important to days today. English is the language most want to learn.

Science: The Physics of Pigeons

How does a homing pigeon navigate, often over hundreds os miles os territory has never seen before? Professor ( of phisics) Henry L. Yeagley of Penneylvania Ste College thinks he has found the pigeony secret. Last week, on General Eletric's Science Forumn broadcast, he described the pingeon experiments he has been doing for the Army  Signal Corps.
Yeagley began with idea, not original with him, that a homing pigeon equipped with  some sort of " magnetic compasses", i.e, some sensitivity to the earth's magnetism. Yeagley tested this notion fasteing small...

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,887618,00.html

How did you like reading? Why? I like that text, because I watched one movie that week talk about magnetism and in the movie showed the pigeons disoriented the lack of an eletromagnetic field. The movie is The Core   


new words:


broadcast = difundir

described  = descrito

Pigeons = pombos

CULINARY WORKSHOPS: A TOOL FOR FOOD AND NUTRITITION EDUCATION OF PATIENTS CANDIDATES BARIATRIC SURGERY

Obesity is a chronic disease with socio-economic and cultural influence, and is classified as a public health problem, besides being considered a risk factor for many diseases. Surgical treatment of morbid obesity is indicated when nonsurgical treatment is ineffective and the high risk of life that this picture implies the patient. In order to obtain success in the surgical procedure is important to have a nutritional follow-up after the surgery and the patient’s awareness and self-care. The objective of this study was the development and application of culinary workshop with a group pf patients with morbid obesity of Botucatu/SP, candidates for bariatric surgery, and their caregives. The workshops were conducted in two phases and involved the participation of 15 patients and their caregivers. At the end of meetings was given a questionnaire in order to assess the understanding of the issues addressed. By evaluating the answers given it was concluded that the cooking classes acted in a positive and complementary to the previous knowledge that the patient had worked on the subject.

Vocabulary:

awareness and self-care = consciência e auto-cuidado

caregives = cuidadores
issues addressed = questões abordadas

evaluating = avaliação

previous knowledge = conhecimento prévio

How did you like the reading? Why?

I liked the text because it is always useful to highlight the importance of nutrition education for individuals who are to undergo bariatric surgery

FONTE

: Revista Nutrição em Pauta, edição eletrônica jan/2012.

Weight Loss: Intervention with the Use of Herbal Medicines

The use of herbal medicines is characterized by the use of medicinal plants in its different pharmaceutical forms. Various surveys indicate a significant increase in the consumption of herbal medicines by the population with the goal of controlling the weight or promote weight loss. Knowing that the prevalence of overweight is increasing in the world at an alarming rate, the goal of this study was to review the literature on the use of faseolamina in weight loss. According to the scientific literature supporting the use of faseolamina as in weight reduction treatment has been shown to be effective. The faseolamina is considered a "starch blocker", because its components are able to reduce the action of the enzyme alpha-amylase, responsible for the digestion of starch. Without the action of this enzyme, the body is unable to absorb carbohydrates. Further studies are necessary so that healthcare professionals can prescribe them appropriately.

Vocabulary:

herbal medicines = fitoterápicos

starch blocker = bloqueador de amido

further = novos

healthcare professionals = profissionais da área da saúde

to prescribe = prescrever

appropriately = adequadamente

　

How did you like the reading? Why?

I liked the text because this information shows how the Surveys in the area of ​​nutrition has grown in our country.

FONTE

Revista Nutrição em Pauta, edição eletrônica mar/2012.

A new law

Ed was riding his bicycle. A dog started chasing him. He yelled at the dog. Then he tried to kick the dog. He lost his balance. He fell off his bike. His head hit the curb. A neighbor saw him fall. She dialed 911. An ambulance arrived. It took Ed to the emergency room. But it was too late. The doctors could not save him. Ed died. Ed was the son of the governor of Texas. The governor and his wife were very sad. The governor didn't want other children to die. He didn't want other parents to suffer. He didn't want them to lose their children. He talked to the state lawmakers. He asked them to pass a new law to protect children. The lawmakers agreed. They were parents, too. They passed a new law to protect children. The governor signed the new law. The new law was a helmet law. Children had to wear a helmet when they rode a bike, or a sled, or a horse. They had to wear a helmet when they snowboarded or skateboarded. "Texas is now a safe state for children," said the governor. "Maybe we're safe," said one boy, "but we're not happy. Helmets suck."

Vocabulary

Chasing = perseguiu

Yelled = gritado

Curb = meio fio

Suffer = sofrer

Helmet = capacete

the story is sad but beautiful, I liked the text very much because shows the concern with the children.

Summer Job

It’s easy to find a summer job in this town because there are plenty of restaurants and bars that need extra help in the tourist season.

I’ve had a lot of different jobs here – I’ve been a pizza delivery person, a babysitter, a kitchen assistant… but this is the first time I’ve worked in a bar. The pay is alright and people here are cool, but I have to put up with late hours… oh, and drunk customers once in a while.

I’ve been here for about two months now. All in all, I like it, but the best part is – I have already saved enough money to spend a couple of weeks in New York visiting my old college roommate Christine.

We have been best friends since we were eighteen years old.

Chris has been here to visit me twice, so now it’s my turn to visit her. I’ve never been to New York before so I’m really looking forward to this trip.

I’ve already booked the flight, bought new clothes and arranged with a neighbor to water my plants while I’m out. I can’t wait!

plenty of = muitos

to put up with = aguentar

late hours = horas atras

once in a while = de vez em quando

roommate = divide quarto

it’s my turn = é a minha vez

I’m looking forward to = estou ansioso

book a flight = reservar um vôo

arranged with a neighbor = combinei com um(a) vizinho(a)

water my plants = regar minha plantas

I can’t wait = não vejo a hora

I liked the text. It’s some easy. I liked the story because talks about summer job and a possibility make money in the holiday.

4G Mobile Technology

What Is 4G Mobile Technology?

Link: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-4g-mobile-technology.htm

New word learned:
1- broadband Internet : Internet Banda larga.

2- Though : embora.

3- Even though: mesmo que

4- Despite: Apesar de

5- however: contudo.

6- Features: características

7- laid out: estabelecida por

8- able: capaz

I liked this text because talks about the new mobile technology, the Fourth Generation (4G), that will be subject to auction by the Brazilian government. 
The many difference betwen 3G and 4G is the data transfer speeds provided. The 4G mobile devices able to provide data speeds of up to 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) when the device is being used while moving and up to 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) when stationary.

Do you believe there is life on any other planets?

Hi everyone,

How many of you believe there is life on other planets?  You can answer this question by posting a comment on this post.

I am looking forward to hearing your opinions!

Julia

Scientists look for clues on life's 'common ancestor'

New evidence from meteorites suggests that the basic building blocks of life are present on Mars, a study published in the journal Science shows.

A team of scientists based at the Carnegie Institution for Science, based in Washington, found "reduced carbon" in the meteorites and says it was created by volcanic activity on Mars.

Dr Andrew Steele, the team's leader, says the discovery begs a new set of questions - over whether the chemistry evolved to produce life.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18201916

New words:

common = comum

meteorites = meteoritos

volcanic = vulcânico

Mars = Marte

begs =  implora

set = conjunto

whether = se

clues = pistas

How did you like reading? Why?

I like this text because it talks about life on other planets . I believe there is life on other planets, for example on Mars.

How to "kill" something in English

How do you say "matar a sede, a fome, o tempo etc" in English?  Check this blog to find out: http://blogs.transparent.com/ingles/2010/11/02/expressoes-com-o-verbo-matar/

Premature birth linked to worse mental health

Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18289197


VOCABULARY:
1. worse - pior
2. range - série
3. likely - provável
4. overall - global
5. remained  - manteve
6. aware - ciente
7. striking - notável
8. outcomes - resultados
9. cooling - resfriamento
10. ensure - garantir


I liked this text because talks about the risk of premature babies have of become adults with mental problems. Seems like the research wasn't finished yet. There are several opinions and doubts about this. As always, the attention of parents is very important to avoid the worse in the future.

118. Problems at Home

  
Emily sat down on the sofa. She took off her shoes. She put her feet on the coffee table. She leaned back. She picked up the remote and turned on the TV. It was 6 o’clock. The news was on three channels. She didn’t want to see the news. The news depressed her. It was usually about accidents and murders. There was too much bad news on the TV news. She found a talk show to watch. It was Ellen. She liked Ellen. Ellen was a comedian. She told good jokes. She showed animals doing funny things. She gave expensive gifts to her fans occasionally. This show was a rerun, because Ellen’s “live” show was usually on at 4 o’clock. But that didn’t matter to Emily. All she wanted to do was relax. Her life was one problem after another. Her husband had just lost his job. Her only child had dropped out of high school. Even worse, he had left home. He told his mom he would call from time to time. But he hadn’t called in two weeks. She was worried sick. She didn’t know where he was. She didn’t know if he was dead or alive. Her husband said she shouldn’t worry. He had done the same thing when he was 17. But when he found out that life on the road wasn’t as easy as he thought it was, he returned home and got his high school diploma.

http://www.rong-chang.com/easyread/es/easy118.htm

 Vocabulary:

Matter: importância
Rerun: reprise

How did you like the reading? Why?

I liked the reading because the text tells about problems that people have with then  families.  There are some mothers who lived similar problems. It's very sad.

In Love

Donna and her husband are in love. On the next week is Donna's husband's birthday and she doesn't know  what give as a gift for him. She asked to him what he wants as gift. Hes asked: ""I want your love forever."

List:

wondered = passado do verbo "perguntar"

must = deve

I liked that text because it says that the feelings are more valuable than gifts.

                                            FUN AND INTERESTING CHEMISTRY  FACTS


Chemistry  is a fascinating science, full of unusual trivia! Here are some fun and interesting chemistry facts for you.


There is about 250 g os salt (NaCl) in the average adult human body.


The chemical name for water (H²O)  is dihydrogen monoxide.


The only letter that doesn't apper on the periodic table is J.


The only two non-silver matals are gold and copper.


The human body contains enough carbon to provide "lead" ( which is really graphite) for about 9,000 pencils.


New words:


trivia = curiosidades
salt = sal
average = media
dihydrogen monoxide = monóxido de carbono
apper = aparecer
copper = cobre
contains = contém 
enough = suficiente 


How did you like the reading? Why ?


I chose this text because I really find chemistry interesting. And I also study technical chemistry

http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistryforkids/a/Fun-And-Interesting-Chemistry-Facts.htm

Study finds merest interaction with men makes woman glow

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-18263092


noticeable - perceptível
findings- Resultados
embarrassment- constrangimento
gauged- Aferido



I found the text very interesting, he talks about the reaction of women when they saw the opposite sex and many of us didn´t know.