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Depois de se ter graduado com honras em Lingustica em 2001, Stephen
mudou-se para Espanha, onde ensinou Ingls e aprendeu Espanhol. Ele
ensinou 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 usar
corretamente os verbos "Do" e "make". H uma srie de expresses em
Ingls que utilizam esses verbos e muito fcil escolher o verbo errado.
'Do' pode ser um verbo auxiliar, por exemplo, "Do you speak English? 'Ou
um verbo principal, por exemplo, "I did a test this morning". Quando o 'Do'
usado como um verbo auxiliar, ele no tem significado. simplesmente
parte da estrutura gramatical da sentena. No entanto, 'Do' tambm
usado como parte de muitas expresses correntes, por exemplo, " to do a
test ',' to do the washing up", etc
'Make' no um verbo auxiliar. Ele sempre um verbo principal, por
exemplo, 'I made a complaint last week".
Falantes de ingls costumam usar o 'make' quando eles esto falando sobre
a construir, criar ou realizar algo. Elas costumam usar "do" quando algum
realiza uma atividade, tarefa ou ao. No entanto, h muitas excees a
estas regras e por isso melhor para aprender as expresses de cor. Este
pequeno guia vai ajudar voc a conseguir isso!
Este livro tem mais de 100 expresses que usam "do" e "make". Cada
expresso tem um exemplo de uso dentro de um contexto. H uma seo
sobre verbos frasais usando 'do' e 'make'. O livro tambm contm
exerccios 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 das
expresses abordadas no livro.
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 much
profit 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
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 Jamie
B: 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 off
the 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)
Tipo 3
Estes verbos precisam de um objeto (eles so transitivos), mas o objeto
tem de estar depois da preposio. Isto o mesmo se o objeto for um
pronome 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 de
uma.
He got away with the crime. (Ele saiu impune nesse crime.)
He got away with it. (Ele se safou dessa.)
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.
made ...... did ...... making ...... doing
4. Dont _____ a mess!
make ...... did ...... making ...... doing
5. We _____ a profit this month!
made ...... did ...... making ...... doing
6. Did you _____ plans for next weekend?
made ...... did ...... make ...... do
7. Yesterday, I _____ a visit to see Aunty Anne.
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
Respostas
1. Hurricane Katrina did a lot of damage to New Orleans.
2. They did away with bull fighting in Spain.
3. Im exhausted. I spent the whole night making changes to my book.
4. Dont make a mess!
5. We made a profit this month!
6. Did you make plans for next weekend?
7. Yesterday, I made a visit to see Aunty Anne.
8. Are you hungry? Im going to make a snack first.
9. Hurry up! We need to do the shopping before the stores close.
10. Who does your hair? Its gorgeous.
11. I want you to make me a promise that youll never do that again.
12. Hi there, I would like to make a reservation for 7pm tonight.
13. I have to make a speech at my friends wedding on Saturday.
14. Sorry to bother you, but could you do me a favour?
15. I did a test this morning.
16. She made an excuse about being in a hurry and left.
17. I always forget to make the bed in the morning.
18. Shh! Youre making too much noise.
19. As long as you do your best, thats all that matters.
101 Things to Do
London, 2060
It was a bright, spring morning in the year 2060 and Melanie Jones was
making 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 liked
to look her best and she was going to do her nails later that day. She was
stirring* 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 looked
at 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 a
representative from the Planet Zaigon. Weve been doing business with his
government for the last two years, said John.
John Jones had an extremely well-paid job for Transcene Intergalactic, a
company which worked with species from other planets. The Zaigons had
made contact with Earth ten years ago. Johns job was to do the accounts on
any business deals with the Zaigons. His company had made a fortune.
Melanie looked at her husband. She loved him but he was obsessed* with
his job!
Darling, your mother is coming tonight, she said.
Oh yes! exclaimed John, I had almost forgotten.
I think you had forgotten, said Melanie.
So whats the problem? asked John.
Melanie smiled to herself. Men! He didnt know what his mother could be
like. Andrea Jones was a strong woman with many opinions. Melanie was a
housewife* so Andrea expected the house to be extremely tidy. The
problem was Melanie hated to do housework! She preferred to meet her
friends and do lunch in the city.
The problem is that your mother always criticizes me. She thinks our
house 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 advert
which caught his eye*. It was for a new robot called a house-bot, a robot
which did all the housework.
Right darling! Dont worry, he said and turned up the volume, your
problems are solved.
The couple looked at the screen. The house-bot was made of titanium and
looked fantastic.
Would you like one? asked John.
Melanie thought about it.
Yes I would, she said.
Right then, said John, its done.
John blinked* once. This meant that he was using his neural* interface to
buy the house-bot. A message in his brain told him that his payment had
been accepted. The house-bot would arrive that morning! Feeling pleased
with himself, John kissed Melanie and left for work.
About an hour later, Melanie was making a cake for her mother-in-law. She
heard the door buzzer. Melanie made towards the entrance but before she
could 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 his
access 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 be
arriving 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! said
the house-bot.
Melanie had a bad feeling about this, wasnt she in charge? Or was the
house-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 its
sharp hands. Next, it tried to do the laundry, but it filled the washing
machine with cooking oil! The smell was horrendous. After that, Melanie
started 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.
Right C1-11, youre making a mess. Let me make a suggestion, why dont
you 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, John
she said as her husband disappeared from the screen.
That was strange, videophones always worked. It was technology that the
Zaigons 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 you
to 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 a
prisoner 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-bot
destroyed her home. It tried to do the vacuuming, but instead it ruined her
carpet. Then, it went to the home office and started to do her paperwork
but 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 and
made an attempt to stop it. However, it grabbed* her and tied her to a chair.