101 expressões em inglês empregando -do- e -make- - stephen harrison

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Sobre o autor

Depois de se ter graduado com honras em Lingustica em 2001, Stephenmudou-se para Espanha, onde ensinou Ingls e aprendeu Espanhol. Eleensinou adultos e crianas e deu formao a outros professores.Atualmente Stephen vive em Manchester, na Inglaterra.

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Prefcio

Muitos estudantes de Ingls tm dificuldade em saber quando usarcorretamente os verbos "Do" e "make". H uma srie de expresses emIngls que utilizam esses verbos e muito fcil escolher o verbo errado.

'Do' pode ser um verbo auxiliar, por exemplo, "Do you speak English? 'Ouum verbo principal, por exemplo, "I did a test this morning". Quando o 'Do' usado como um verbo auxiliar, ele no tem significado. simplesmenteparte da estrutura gramatical da sentena. No entanto, 'Do' tambmusado como parte de muitas expresses correntes, por exemplo, " to do atest ',' to do the washing up", etc

'Make' no um verbo auxiliar. Ele sempre um verbo principal, porexemplo, 'I made a complaint last week".

Falantes de ingls costumam usar o 'make' quando eles esto falando sobrea construir, criar ou realizar algo. Elas costumam usar "do" quando algumrealiza uma atividade, tarefa ou ao. No entanto, h muitas excees a

estas regras e por isso melhor para aprender as expresses de cor. Estepequeno guia vai ajudar voc a conseguir isso!

Este livro tem mais de 100 expresses que usam "do" e "make". Cadaexpresso tem um exemplo de uso dentro de um contexto. H uma seosobre verbos frasais usando 'do' e 'make'. O livro tambm contmexerccios gramaticais com respostas.

Finalmente, no final do livro h um conto intitulado '101 Things to Do".Ele foi escrito especialmente para estudantes de Ingls e usa muitas dasexpresses abordadas no livro.


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Expresses empregando o verbo do

to do a favour (fazer um favor)

A: Sorry to bother you, but could you do me a favour?B: Sure, what is it?A: Im going on holiday and I need someone to feed my cats.

to do a project (fazer um projeto)

A: Im doing a really exciting project at the moment.B: Oh really? What?A: Im writing a book about World War Two.

to do a test (fazer um teste)

A: I did a test this morning.B: And?A: It was really hard but I think I did OK.

to do an assignment (fazer um tarefa)

A: Hows college?

B: Great but I have a lot of work. I have to do a five thousand wordassignment on Queen Victoria for next week.

to do an exam ( fazer um exame)

A: Wheres Jenny?B: Shes sleeping upstairs. She did an exam today and shes exhausted.

Tambm: to sit an exam.

to do badly (se sair mal)

A: Hey! How did the job interview go?B: Oh, I did really badly.A: Im sure you didnt.

to do business (negociar)

A: Thank you Mr Jones. Its been a pleasure doing business with you.

B: Youre very welcome.

to do damage (estragar)


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A: Hurricane Katrina did a lot of damage in New Orleans.B: I know. They are still rebuilding it today.

to do exercise (exercitar)

A: Doctors recommend that you do thirty minutes of exercise a day.

B: I know. I actually do one hour a day.

to do good (fazer o bem)

A: The church where I live does a lot of good.B: Oh yes, I saw them giving food to the homeless.

to do harm (causar mal)

A: I know you were trying to help by talking to Anna but you did harm

instead.B: I know. I just thought she needed some advice.A: Yes but telling her to quit her job was a bit impulsive. How will she payher bills?

to do homework (fazer tarefa escolar)

A: Mum, can I go out to play?B: Have you done your homework?

A: Not yet.B: Do it first, then you can go out.

to do housework (fazer limpeza)

A: Im so tired.B: Why?A: I spent all day doing housework.

to do nothing (fazer nada)A: I feel so depressed.B: Why dont you come for a walk and get some fresh air?A: No, Im staying home today.B: Come on, if you do nothing, youll just feel worse.

to do research (pesquisar)

A: Im writing a new book.

B: Oh, what on?A: The French revolution. I studied it at university but I need to do moreresearch first.


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to do something (fazer alguma coisa)

A: Hey, are you free tonight?B: Yeah, why?A: I thought we could do something? Maybe the cinema

to do some reading (ler)A: Did you finish your assignment?B: No, I still need to do some reading before I submit it.

to do some studying (estudar)

A: How is university?B: I love it! I am having a lot of fun but I think I need to do some studying.

to do some writing (escrever)A: I have been feeling very creative lately.B: In what way?A: I dont know. I feel like I want to do some writing. Maybe I could write anovel.

to do the accounts (fazer a contabilidade)

A: Right, today is the day.

B: The day for what?A: Im going to do the accounts. It will be April soon and thats the end ofthe financial year.

to do the cleaning (limpar)

A: Are you coming to the park?B: I cant. I have to do the cleaning, my house is a mess!

to do the dishes/the washing up (lavar vasilhas)A: That was delicious, thank you!B: Youre welcome. Now its your turn to do the dishes!

to do the ironing (passar roupas)

A: Im going to do the cleaning and John can do the dishes.B: OK, Ill do the ironing.

to do the laundry (Ingls Americano)/to do the washing (Ingls Britnico)(lavar roupas)

A: I need a favour


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B: What is it?A: Can you do the laundry? I have to go out.

to do the math (Ingls Americano)/to do the maths (Ingls Britnico)

(fazer as contas)

A: How much should I charge for my new book?B: You need to think about how long it took you to write and how muchprofit you want to make.A: OK, I am going home to do the math.

to do the maximum (fazer o possivel)

A: Do you want to succeed?B: Yes of course. Ill do the maximum that I can in order to achieve my

goals.

to do the minimum (fazer o minimo possivel)

A: Michael is a very lazy boy. He will do the minimum and no more.B: That sounds like him. He puts in no effort at all.

to do the paperwork (fazer os documentos)

A: Did you buy the new house?

B: Yes!A: Congratulations.B: I just need to do the paperwork now.

to do the shopping (fazer compras)

A: What are you up to on Saturday morning?B: Im doing the shopping but Im free after 1pm.

to do the vacuuming (passar o aspirador)A: Shall we watch a film?B: I need to do the vacuuming first.

to do time (ficar preso)

A: Have you ever been to prison?B: Yes, I did time when I was younger.

to do work (treinar)A: Your Spanish has really improved.B: Thanks. I have studied hard but I need to do more work. I will be


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Expresses empregando o verbo make

to make a booking (reservar)

A: Good afternoon, how may I help?B: Hi there, Id like to make a booking please.A: Certainly sir, when for?

to make a bundle(ganhar)A: Thats Jackie Jones.B: Nice car shes driving.A: I know. She made a bundle buying and renovating houses.

to make a call (telefonar)

A: Excuse me one moment.B: Where are you going?A: I just need to make a call outside.

to make a cake (fazer um bolo)

A: I had such a lovely birthday.

B: Great.A: And thanks for making me a cake.

to make a choice (escolher)

A: Listen, you need to make a choice. Either you want to work here, or youneed to leave.B: OK, I know. Sorry.

to make a comment (comentar)A: Whats wrong? You look upset?B: Louise made a really nasty comment this morning and it has upset me.A: Ignore her. Shes in a bad mood.

to make a complaint (reclamar)

A: Excuse me, could I see the manager?B: Yes madam certainly. May I ask what its about?

A: I want to make a complaint.

to make a compromise (fazer um acordo)


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A: I want to go to Spain but Danny wants to go to Croatia.B: Well you will just have to make a compromise.

to make a deal (fechar um negocio)

A: Did you see the news?

B: No, why?A: It says that the murderer has made a deal with the police. He will tellthem where the bodies are, in exchange for time off his sentence.

to make a decision (tomar uma deciso)

A: Are you coming tonight?B: Oh I dont know.A: You need to make a decision soon.

to make a difference (fazer a diferena)

A: Oh the house looks lovely.B: Thanks.A: The new paint has really made a difference.

to make a fire (acender)

A: We went camping on Saturday.

B: Was it fun?A: Oh yes. However, we forgot the stove so we had to make a fire.

to make a fool of yourself(fazer papel de bobo)

A: Peter, you need to stop drinking so fast. Youre really drunk.B: Im fine.A: No youre not. You are making a fool of yourself.

to make a fortune (ganhar muito dinheiro)A: Bill Gates has made a fortune in the IT industry.B: I know. I wish I was as rich as he is.

to make a fuss (exagerar)

A: Mum, I dont like this! I dont like this!B: Stop making a fuss! Just sit down and eat your dinner.

to make a habit (tornar um hbito)A: Im so sorry Im late.B: Its OK, just dont make it a habit.


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to make a threat (ameaar)

A: Im calling the police.B: Why?A: My neighbour made a threat against me today.

to make a visit (visitar)A: Where were you this morning?B: I made a visit to see Aunty Anne.A: Oh really, how is she?B: Shes great and she sends her love.

to make amends (tentar consertar as coisas)

A: I cannot believe how Paul behaved. He was horrible to his wife Sarah.

B: I know but he was an alcoholic at the time. He is sorry and he has madeamends.A: I know but it still shocks me. But you are right, he has tried to makeeverything better.

to make an appearance (aparecer)

A: Hi mum!B: I was hoping you would make an appearance. Where were you last

night?A: I was at a party. I tried to call but the line was busy.

to make an appointment (marcar consulta)

A: Hello, Id like to see Dr Jones.B: Hes busy.A: I made an appointment this morning by phone. My name is Kevin White.

to make an attempt (tentar)A: This house is disgusting. You havent cleaned at all.B: I have, look this room is tidy.A: Well I suppose so, you have made an attempt in here.

to make an enquiry (Ingls Britnico)/inquiry (Ingls Americano )

(perguntar)

A: We need to go to the railway station.

B: Why?A: I want to make an enquiry about train times to London.


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to make an exception (fazer uma exceo)

A: Im sorry, I cant find my ticket. Can I still board the train?B: Im sorry but no. If I make an exception for you, everyone will expect it.

to make an excuse (dar uma desculpa)

A: Have you seen my car?B: No.A: A woman scratched it last week with her shopping trolley.B: Oh no, what happened?A: She made an excuse about being in a hurry and left.

to make an offer (fazer uma oferta)

A: Hurray! Great news!

B: What is it?A: We made an offer and its been accepted. We have a new house!

to make arrangements or plans (planejar)

A: Im so sorry about your father. He was a lovely man.B: Thanks.A: Have you made arrangements for the funeral?

to make believe (fingir)A: Do you remember when we were kids? We used to make believe wewere princesses.B: I know. We had great imaginations!

to make friends (fazer amigos)

A: Im really glad I started playing tennis.B: Do you enjoy it?

A: Yes, but I have also made some new friends.

to make fun of somebody/something (zombar de)

A: I am going to see my sons teacher today.B: Why?A: A boy in his class keeps making fun of him. I want it to stop.

to make changes (modificar)

A: Im exhausted. I spent the whole night making changes to my book.B: Why dont you go back to bed and have a rest?


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to make corrections (corrigir)

A: Are you coming to the concert tonight?B: I cant. I handed my manuscript in last week. They returned it today andI need to make corrections.

to make do (se contentar)A: We dont have enough plates for tonights party.B: We have some large saucers. Well just have to make do.

to make love (fazer amor)

A: Rome is a very special place for me.B: How come?A: Its where John and I made love for the first time.

to make money (ganhar dinheiro)

A: Thats Phil. He set up his own company last year.B: Was he successful?A: Oh yes. He has made a lot of money.

to make noise (fazer barulho)

A: Shh! Youre making too much noise.

B: Sorry.

to make peace (ficar em paz)

A: The war went on for years.B: I know. Thank goodness they finally made peace.

to make plans (fazer planos)

A: Dont make plans for next weekend.

B: Why?A: Its a surprise

to make progress (fazer progresso)

A: I am so happy with my childs school.B: Why?A: Since she started in September, she has made progress.

to make sense (fazer sentido)A: I cant understand what this message says, it doesnt make sense.B: Thats because its in German.


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A: Oh, yeah!

to make someone angry (fazer raiva)

A: I have asked you to stop humming!B: Sorry.

A: OK, just stop. Youre making me angry.

to make someone happy (fazer feliz)

A: Thank you for being you!B: What a lovely thing to say, darling.A: You make me happy!

to make someone mad (fazer raiva)

A: Im sick of JamieB: Why?A: Its just his behaviour. He makes me so mad!

to make someone sad (deixar triste)

A: Im sorry I made you sad.B: Its OK. Lets just forget about it.

to make someones day (fazer feliz)A: These flowers are for you.B: Oh thank you, theyre beautiful. You made my day!

to make sure (ter certeza)

A: Before you leave the house, you must make sure that you have turned offthe iron.B: Yeah, or else you could burn the house down.

to make time (arranjar tempo)

A: Did you do your homework?B: No, I didnt have time.A: Well you need to make time.

to make trouble (causar problemas)

A: Mum, David is being silly.

B: Oh dont make trouble. Hes not doing anything!

to make dinner (fazer o jantar)


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A: I need to leave now, its 6pm.B: OK, no problem.A: I have to go to the supermarket and then make dinner.

to make lunch (para fazer o almoo)

A: Do you want to visit later?B: Yes, what time?A: How about 1pm? I can make lunch.

to make breakfast (para fazer caf da manh)

A: What time is it?B: Its 9am.A: OK, you stay in bed and Ill make breakfast.

to make a snack (fazer um lanche)

A: We have one hour to get ready and leave.B: Thats plenty of time. Im going to make a snack first.

to make tea/coffee (para fazer caf)

A: Are you going to the kitchen?B: Yeah.

A: Oh, would you make me a coffee?

to make a mess (fazer uma baguna)

A: Dont make a mess!B: Sorry!A: I just tidied up.

to make a mistake (cometer um erro)

A: I cant believe I got lostagain!B: Dont worry, we all make mistakes.

to make the bed (arrumar a cama)

A: What is your worst habit?B: I always forget to make the bed in the morning.

to make war (fazer guerra)

A: This book is so interesting.B: Really? Whats it about?A: Its about ancient African tribes. It talks about how they made war, their


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Tipos de verbos frasais

Os verbos frasais so famosos por serem difceis para os aprendizes deIngls. Infelizmente, ele so extremamente comuns, especialmente noIngls falado. Um verbo frasal um verbo combinado com uma preposio(ou duas preposies). As preposies podem acrescentar um significadoextra ao verbo, ou dar-lhe mais nfase.

Muitos verbos frasais so idiomticos, ou seja, o seu significado , muitasvezes, completamente diferente do verbo que o compe, por exemplo topass away significa to die (morrer).Isto significa que os estudantes de Ingls devem aprender o significado porouvido, tal como iriam fazer com qualquer outro idioma.

Tambm h diferentes tipos de verbos frasais, que se comportam deformas diferentes quando o objeto um substantivo ou um pronome. Parausar verbos frasais de forma correta, necessrio saber o significado e otipo.

Existem quatro tipos de verbos frasais.

Tipo 1

Estes verbos no precisam de um objeto (eles so intransitivos).

The child owned up. (A criana confessou.)

The plane took off. (O avio decolou.)

Tipo 2

Estes verbos frasais precisam de um objeto (eles so transitivos). O objetopode estar depois da preposio ou entre o verbo e a preposio. Noentanto, quando o objeto um pronome, deve estar entre o verbo e apreposio.

I added the bill up. (Eu adicionei a conta.)I added up the bill. ( Eu adicionei a conta.)I added it up. (Eu o/a adicionei.)


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Tipo 3

Estes verbos precisam de um objeto (eles so transitivos), mas o objetotem de estar depois da preposio. Isto o mesmo se o objeto for umpronome ou substantivo. O verbo e a preposio no podem ser separados.

I will look after the cat. (Eu vou cuidar do gato.)I will look after it. (Eu vou cuidar disso.)

Tipo 4

Estes so os verbos tipo 3, exceto que tm duas preposies, em vez deuma.

He got away with the crime. (Ele saiu impune nesse crime.)

He got away with it. (Ele se safou dessa.)


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Verbos frasais empregando do

Do away with(acabar) tipo 4A: They did away with bull fighting in Spain.B: I know. What happened to all the bulls?

Do out of(enganar )tipo 4A: When Peters parents died his sister got everything.B: What? You mean she did him out of his inheritance?

A: Yes, shes an awful woman.Could do with(precisar)tipo 3A: Oh Im so tired after work today.B: You could do with a hot bath and an early night.

Could do without(Poderia passar sem)tipo 3A: Are you coming to football practice tonight?B: Yes but Im so tired after work today. I could do without it.

Do up(renovar)tipo 2A: How are you?B: Im good but very busy. I have been doing up a house.

Do without(poder passar sem)tipo 3A: Would you like a coffee?B: Yes please.A: Oh no, we have no milk?B: Dont worry. I can do without.


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Verbos frasais empregando make

Make up a story(inventar uma historia)tipo 2A: Did you hear about the woman who said she saw aliens?B: Oh yeah, she made it up.A: What a liar!

Make out(perceber)tipo 2A: Look, heres my scar from when the dog bit me.

B: Oh yes, I can make it out. However, its almost gone.Make out(Ingls Americano)(beijar) tipo 1

A: I saw my sister and her boyfriend making out!

Make out with (Ingls Americano)(beijar) tipo 4

A: I saw my sister making out with her boyfriend!

Make do with(se virar com)tipo 4A: During World War Two, we had to make do with the food and clothes wehad. We werent spoiled like you are now.

Make do (se contentar)tipo 1A: During World War Two, we had to make do. We werent spoiled like youare now.

Make over(transformar) tipo 2A: Have you seen her? Isnt she lovely?B: Yes, she won a competition and they made her over on TV.

Make into(transformar em)tipo 2A: I found an old coconut shell.B: Really? What did you do with it?

A: I made it into an ashtray.

Be made of(feito de)tipo 3


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A: What a beautiful necklace!B: Thanks. Its made of emeralds and gold.

Make up for(compensar)tipo 4A: John took me out for a meal last night.

B: Oh how lovely, why?A: I didnt get a job I had applied for and he wanted to make up for it.

Make it up to(compensar a algum ) tipo 4A: You are late again!B: Im so sorry. I will make it up to you. I promise!

Make towards(vir na direo)tipo 3

A: I was so scared yesterday.B: Why?A: There was a crazy man with a knife outside the office. He made towardsme but the police came and arrested him.

Make after(seguir)tipo 3A: Julie walked out of the restaurant crying last night.B: What did John do?

A: He looked at us and then made after her.

Make off with(fugir com) tipo 4A: The robbers made off with 20,000!B: I know. I hope they catch them.


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Exerccios

1. Hurricane Katrina _____ a lot of damage to New Orleans.

made ...... did ...... making ...... doing

2. They _____ away with bull fighting in Spain.

made ...... did

3. Im exhausted. I spent the whole night _____ changes to my book.


4. Dont _____ a mess!

make ...... did ...... making ...... doing

5.We _____ a profit this month!


6. Did you _____ plans for next weekend?

made ...... did ...... make ...... do

7. Yesterday, I _____ a visit to see Aunty Anne.


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make ...... made ...... do ...... did

8. Are you hungry? Im going to _____ a snack.

make ...... made ...... do ...... did

9. Hurry up! We need to _____the shopping before the stores close.

make ...... made ...... do ...... did

10. Who _____ your hair? Its gorgeous.

makes ...... make ...... do ...... does

11.I want you to _____ me a promise that youll never do that again.

makes ...... make ...... do ...... does

12. Hi there, I would like to _____ a reservation for 7pm tonight.

making ...... make ...... doing ...... do

13.I have to _____ a speech at my friends wedding on Saturday.


14.Sorry to bother you, but could you _____me a favour?


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make ...... do ...... did ...... made

15.I _____ a test this morning.

make ...... do ...... did ...... made

16.She _____an excuse about being in a hurry and left.

make ...... do ...... did ...... made

17.I always forget to _____ the bed in the morning.


18.Shh! Youre _____too much noise.


19. As long as you _____your best, thats all that matters.

do ...... make ...... making ...... doing

20. She _____an exam today and shes exhausted.

make ...... do ...... did ...... made

21. Dont worry, we all _____mistakes.


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22. I know youre busy but you must _____time to enjoy yourself.


23. Im going to _____a cup of coffee.


24. I spent an hour _____my makeup. How does it look?


25. A good soldier must _____their duty.


26. James _____me a lovely cake for my birthday.

making ...... made ...... doing ...... did

27. The church where I live _____a lot of good.

makes ...... does ...... making ...... doing

28. Do you want to _____something tonight? Maybe go to the cinema?


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29. You must _____your homework before you play on the computer.


30. I need to _____some reading before my exam next week.


31. I spent all day _____the cleaning.


32. My dad _____a bundle selling used cars. Hes very rich now!


33. Robert _____a rude remark today.


34. Can I _____a suggestion? Why dont we stop for a break?

makes ...... does ...... make ...... do

35. It is against the law to _____threats of violence.


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36. When we go camping, I always _____a fire.


37. Hurry up! You need to _____a decision.


38. Could I please see the manager? I would like to _____a complaint.

making ...... doing ...... make ...... do

39. Bill Gates has _____a fortune.

making ...... doing ...... made ...... did

40. I would like to _____an appointment to see the doctor.

making ...... doing ...... make ...... do

41. to make an attempt

to try ...... to stop ...... to intend ...... to hit

42. to do the cleaning.


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to clean yourself ...... to clean the house ...... to tidy the garden

43. to enquire(UK)/inquire(US)

to anger ...... to search ...... to ask ...... to tell

44. to do the laundry.

to wash clothes ...... to iron clothes ...... to wash dishes

45. to do time

to wait ...... to go to prison ...... to look at the clock

46. to make a booking

to write a book ...... to reserve ...... to go to the library

47. to make believe

to believe ...... to imagine ...... to convince

48. to make a decision

to decline ...... to deceive ...... to decide

49. to make a call


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to be called ...... to telephone ...... to telegraph

50. to make a cake

to fry ...... to bake ...... to boil ...... to steam


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Respostas

1. Hurricane Katrina dida lot of damage to New Orleans.

2. They didaway with bull fighting in Spain.

3. Im exhausted. I spent the whole night makingchanges to my book.

4. Dont makea mess!

5. We madea profit this month!

6. Did you makeplans for next weekend?

7. Yesterday, I madea visit to see Aunty Anne.

8. Are you hungry? Im going to makea snack first.

9. Hurry up! We need to dothe shopping before the stores close.

10. Who doesyour hair? Its gorgeous.

11.I want you to makeme a promise that youll never do that again.

12. Hi there, I would like to makea reservation for 7pm tonight.

13.I have to makea speech at my friends wedding on Saturday.

14.Sorry to bother you, but could you dome a favour?

15.I dida test this morning.

16.She madean excuse about being in a hurry and left.

17. I always forget to makethe bed in the morning.

18.Shh! Youre makingtoo much noise.

19. As long as you doyour best, thats all that matters.


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20. She didan exam today and now shes exhausted.

21. Dont worry, we all makemistakes.

22. I know youre busy but you must maketime to enjoy yourself.

23. Im going to makea cup of coffee.

24. I spent an hour doingmy makeup. How does it look?

25. A good soldier must dotheir duty.

26. James mademe a lovely cake for my birthday.

27. The church where I live doesa lot of good.

28. Do you want to dosomething tonight? Maybe go to the cinema?

29. You must doyour homework before you play on the computer.

30. I need to dosome reading before my exam next week.

31. I spent all day doingthe cleaning.

32. My dad madea bundle selling used cars. Hes very rich now!

33. Robert madea rude remark today.

34. Can I makea suggestion? Why dont we stop for a break?

35. It is against the law to makethreats of violence.

36. When we go camping, I always makea fire.

37. Hurry up! You need to makea decision.

38. Could I please see the manager? I would like to makea complaint.

39. Bill Gates has madea fortune.

40. I would like to makean appointment to see the doctor.


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101 Things to Do

London, 2060

It was a bright, spring morning in the year 2060 and Melanie Jones wasmaking a cup of tea in her kitchen. She was an attractive woman and,although it was only 7am, she had already done her makeup. Melanie likedto look her best and she was going to do her nails later that day. She wasstirring* her coffee, when her husband, John Jones, walked into the kitchen.

Good morning darling, he said, kissing her on the cheek.

Good morning, dear, she replied.

John Jones was a handsome* man, with clear blue eyes and jet black hair.He liked to do a lot of exercise and did his best to stay healthy. John lookedat his wife and thought that she seemed quite nervous. She was standing by

the window and looking at the buildings below.

Is something wrong dear? he asked her.

Melanie made towards her husband and sat down next to him.

Darling, Im just worried. Do you remember what day it is? she asked.

John looked puzzled.

Its April the 3rd. I know as we have a meeting today with Zord Clize, hes arepresentative from the Planet Zaigon. Weve been doing business with hisgovernment for the last two years, said John.

John Jones had an extremely well-paid job for Transcene Intergalactic, acompany which worked with species from other planets. The Zaigons hadmade contact with Earth ten years ago. Johns job was to do the accounts onany business deals with the Zaigons. His company had made a fortune.


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Melanie looked at her husband. She loved him but he was obsessed* withhis job!

Darling, your mother is coming tonight, she said.

Oh yes! exclaimed John, I had almost forgotten.

I think you hadforgotten, said Melanie.

So whats the problem? asked John.

Melanie smiled to herself. Men! He didnt know what his mother could belike. Andrea Jones was a strong woman with many opinions. Melanie was a

housewife* so Andrea expected the house to be extremely tidy. Theproblem was Melanie hated to do housework! She preferred to meet herfriends and do lunch in the city.

The problem is that your mother always criticizes me. She thinks ourhouse should be perfect, said Melanie, a little angry.

John could tell that his wife was becoming angry. He didnt have time for

this!Just at that moment, the video screen on the wall was showing an advertwhich caught his eye*. It was for a new robot called a house-bot, a robotwhich did all the housework.

Right darling! Dont worry, he said and turned up the volume, yourproblems are solved.

The couple looked at the screen. The house-bot was made of titanium andlooked fantastic.

Would you like one? asked John.

Melanie thought about it.

Yes I would, she said.

Right then, said John, its done.


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John blinked* once. This meant that he was using his neural* interface tobuy the house-bot. A message in his brain told him that his payment hadbeen accepted. The house-bot would arrive that morning! Feeling pleasedwith himself, John kissed Melanie and left for work.

About an hour later, Melanie was making a cake for her mother-in-law. Sheheard the door buzzer. Melanie made towards the entrance but before shecould open the door, the house-bot walked in.

Good morning Melanie Jones, it said in a computerized voice.

How did you get in? asked Melanie, I didnt open the door for you.

The house-bot looked at her with its glowing, red eyes.

When John Jones ordered through his neural interface, we downloaded hisaccess codes, it said.

Melanie didnt like that and she decided to make a complaint later.However, the apartment was a mess and her mother-in-law would bearriving with John at 5pm.

Right, Id like you Melanie said, before the house-bot interrupted.

I have assessed your housework needs and I will begin immediately! saidthe house-bot.

Melanie had a bad feeling about this, wasnt she in charge? Or was thehouse-bot taking control?

Sit! it said loudly, and began to work.

First the house-bot tried to do the ironing but it tore the clothes with itssharp hands. Next, it tried to do the laundry, but it filled the washingmachine with cooking oil! The smell was horrendous. After that, Melaniestarted to worry. The house-bot seemed to be doing more harm than good.She couldnt just sit and do nothing.

Right what do I call you? she asked.

My designation is C1-11, it said.


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Right C1-11, youre making a mess. Let me make a suggestion, why dontyou do the dishes while I make a call? she said.

She quickly hurried to her bedroom and made a call on the video phone.Her husbands face filled the screen.

Melanie, he said, its not like you to call me at work.

John this house-bot idea is not working. Its doing damageJohn, Johnshe said as her husband disappeared from the screen.

That was strange, videophones always worked. It was technology that theZaigons had brought to Earth.

Just at that moment, the house-bot entered her bedroom.

I have terminated the call, it said, House-bot Solutions Inc. requires youto try all house-bots for twenty-four hours. You may not complain!

How dare you? shouted Melanie, you ended a private call to my husband.Ive had enough, Im leaving

As she went to the front door, she heard the electronic door locking.

What are you doing? she screamed.

You must observe my good work. You may not leave, said the house-bot.

Melanie was helpless. She couldnt contact her husband and she was aprisoner in her own home. Why hadnt she done some research before

buying this house-bot?

For the next four hours, Melanie watched helplessly as the house-botdestroyed her home. It tried to do the vacuuming, but instead it ruined hercarpet. Then, it went to the home office and started to do her paperworkbut it shredded* everything!

Finally, she could take it no longer. The crazy machine was about to start

cleaning her favourite painting. Melanie made towards the house-bot andmade an attempt to stop it. However, it grabbed* her and tied her to a chair.


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Let me go, let me go! she shouted.

Right at that moment, John and his mother Andrea walked in. Melanie sawthe look on their faces. They were looking at the destroyed apartment andthe mess the house-bot had made. The carpet was torn, the curtains were

ripped, and water was overflowing from the sink and bath. It was adisaster. Suddenly, they saw Melanie tied to the chair.

What on Earth is going on here? demanded John.

The house-bot turned its metal head and looked at the angry human.

Clients must observe house-bots while we work. They may not interfere,

it said mechanically.

Right at that moment, Andrea walked over to the house-bot. On the tablewas a vase* of flowers. Andrea picked up the flowers and tipped the wateronto the house-bot. There was a flash of electricity and the house-botstopped moving.

John and Melanie looked at the older lady in amazement. She looked back.

Your father bought me one of these horrible machines last month. Itdestroyed our house. Poor Melanie must have had a bad day, said Andrea.

Dont just stand there doing nothing, she told her son, untie your poorwife and Ill tidy up.

Thank you Andrea, said Melanie, you saved the day.

Its OK my dear, she replied, I dont know why you bought one of thosehouse-bots. You always do a good job yourself. You have a beautiful home.

Melanie didnt know whether to laugh or cry, but one thing was certainshe would never complain about doing the housework again!

Glossary

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handsome good-looking, attractive (used for men only).

housewife a woman who works in the home.

to be obsessed with something to think about it constantly.

to catch your eye to make you look.

to blink to involuntarily close your eyes for a second (not the same as towink)

neural an adjective used to describe brain activities (from the noun neuron)

to shred to tear, to rip.

to grab to take hold roughly.

a vase a container for flowers.

101 expressões em inglês empregando -do- e -make- - stephen harrison

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