16. Having a party




Mariana: So, we have some(1) people to call. Lucas, can you be the DJ?
Lucas:
 No, I can’t. I’m not a DJ. But my uncle(2) has a forró band What do you think?
Mariana: About what?(3)Lucas: The music.
Mariana: Whatever(4), whatever…Oh Lucas, could you do me a favor?(5)Lucas: Yes, I could.
Mariana: I’m a little worried. The barbecue(6) man is not here yet. Would you call him please?
Lucas: Yes, I would. What is his phone number?
Mariana: Oh, wait. Here. So, is everything ready?(7)Lucas: Yes, it is. There is only one thing missing(8).
Mariana: What?
Lucas:  People
Mariana: They are coming! The party starts at five. It is four thirty.
Barbecue man: Excuse me(9). I’m here for the barbecue
Mariana: Oh, here you are! You can put(10) the meat(11) here and the soft drinks in the ice(12) there
Lucas: Where is Pedro?
Mariana: I don’t know. He is at work.
Lucas:  Would you call him and see if he is coming?
Mariana: OK, OK. Can I talk to Pedro please? Hi Pedro. This is(13) Mariana. Oh…really? Hum, are you coming to the barbecue?
Barbecue man: Would you like some potatoes?(14)Pedro: Yes, I would, thanks.
Barbecue man: Would you like some meat?
Mariana: No, I would not. I am vegetarian
Barbecue man:  Vegetarian? Not a problem. I have some vegetables(15) here.What would you like to drink?
Lucas: A soft drink, please.
Barbecue man: How is the meat? Too salty(16)? Good?
Pedro: Very good!
Barbecue man: OK. Thank you.
Mariana: Oh, Lucas. I have to speak with you. I’m a little nervous.
Lucas: Why?
Mariana: Because I think Pedro is hitting on me(17)!
Lucas: You think? you think? He is hitting on you!
Mariana: Really?
Lucas: Yes!
Mariana: What do I do?
Lucas: You like him, don’t you?
Mariana: Yes, I do! But he is my friend. I’m, I’m confused(18)
Lucas: You need to relax and enjoy(19) the party. OK? Come on(20)! Let’s dance forró.

                                                        Vocabulary
1. Some
  = Alguns, algumas
 2. Uncle = tio
3. About what? = 
Sobre o que?
4. Whatever = 
Tanto faz
5. Could you do me a favor? =
 Você poderia me fazer um favor?
6. Barbecue = 
churrasco
7. Is everything ready? = 
Tudo está pronto?
8. There is only one thing missing
  = Só está faltando uma coisa
 9. Excuse me = Com licença
10. Put = 
pôr, colocar
11. Meat = 
carne
12. Ice =
 gelo
13. This is = 
aqui é
14. Potatoes = 
Batatas
15. Vegetables
  = Legumes
 16. Salty = Salgada
17. Hitting on me = 
“Me paquerando”
18. Confused = 
confuso(a)
19. Enjoy =
 aproveitar, desfrutar
20. Come on! = 
Vamos lá!