Te e n
Readers
Stage 3
Eli Readers is a beautifully-illustrated series of timeless classics and specially-written stories for learners of English.
Anna Claudia Ramos
Tags Friendship
- sections focusing on context - an exit test
Emotions Elementary
600 headwords
A1
Movers
Stage 2
Pre-Intermediate
800 headwords
A2
Flyers/KET
Stage 3
Intermediate
1000 headwords
B1
PET
Original - American English
BN IS
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Te e n E L I R e a d e r s
Stage 1
Expedition Brazil
In this reader you will find: - a glossary of difficult words - comprehension activities
Anna Claudia Ramos
Niara, Yoshi and Gunnar are the lucky winners of a trip to Brazil. While making a documentary about the country, they will visit the largest city in South America, São Paulo, the unbelievable capital, Brasília, lovely Rio de Janeiro, and two natural wonders of the world, the wetlands of Pantanal and the great Amazon rainforest. Nothing could ever prepare these three friends for the new experiences they are about to have. The places that they’ll visit will leave them open-mouthed and the warmth of the people and the rhythms of Brazilian music will change their lives. Brazil’s amazing diversity will live forever in their hearts. To top it all, their last day in Brazil will be full of surprises.
Stage 3
Expedition Brazil
ELT B1
Te e n
Readers
Main Characters
Yoshi, a young Japanese
man (he wants to be a photographer and a movie director)
Niara, a young
Mozambican woman (she wants to be a writer)
Gunnar, a young
Norwegian man (he wants to be a musician)
Nanda, a young
CauĂŞ, a young
woman who produces the Brazilian TV show: How much do you really know about Brazil? on the Brazilian channel SpokTV
man who hosts the Brazilian TV show: How much do you really know about Brazil? on the Brazilian channel SpokTV
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Hugo, a cameraman for the Brazilian channel SpokTV
Mr. Generoso and Mrs. Gereninha, storytellers
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Miriam, the coordinator for the Brazilian channel SpokTV
Chapter 1
Flying to Brazil 2
“I’m glad that the SpokTV producers* set up a virtual chatroom for the winners of the contest,” said Niara, happily. The young girl sat back in her seat. “This way we’ve gotten to know each other a little bit before the trip. Can you imagine? What if we’d only met right now at the airport? Too strange!” One of her two friends, a Japanese guy called Yoshi, answered, “Yeah, Niara, you’re right. After all, we’re going to spend a whole month together. We’re going to be traveling to different cities to make the Expedition Brazil documentary.” “Ah, Yoshi, I knew we’d get to know each other so well in the virtual world that by the time we met in the real world we’d be like old friends, and I was right!” Gunnar, the third guy, added. “I know, Gunnar! After all, we already know so much about each other’s lives, our families and dreams. You all know that I want to be a photographer and a movie director, that I live in Tokyo, and that I have a sister.” “And you know about my life in Oslo,” Gunnar a producer a person who makes a TV program
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After-reading Activities
Vocabulary 1 List at least 10 adjectives that came to your mind when you read about Rio de Janeiro. Then, write a paragraph and see if the same adjectives can be applied to the place where you live or another city you know.
Writing 2 While waiting for their
flights at the airport, Niara, Yoshi and Gunnar decided to send a farewell message to Nanda, CauĂŞ and Miriam. They wanted to show them how thankful they were for having been on such a fantastic expedition. Help our friends write the message.
Speaking 3 Look at all the pictures in the book and discuss with a partner. 1 Which picture you liked the most and why. 2 What you would have illustrated if you had the chance to draw two more pages and why. 3 What you think of the front cover.
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Focus on...
Peoples and Regions of Brazil Brazil is divided into five regions.
NORTH North includes the states of Tocantins, Acre, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, Amapá and Amazonas. The Amazon rainforest is here and many different groups of indigenous peoples live in the area. Food in the area is based on cassava and fish. There are several festivals like Círio de Nazaré and Parintins Festival, the largest celebration of boi-bumbá, a type of show with lots of dance and music.
Indigenous people Did you know that there are more than 300 indigenous peoples throughout Brazil? Well, 80 of those groups are in Amazonas alone! The Katawaka people, referenced in this book, do not exist, but they were inspired by conversations with members of the Mundurukú and Maraguá peoples.
MIDWEST This region includes the states of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Goiás and also the Federal District. Although it also has a strong indigenous influence; food in the area is influenced by Minas Gerais and São Paulo, and the region is well-known for its chicken, corn and
fish. Cavalhadas are very popular festivals here:
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they feature country music and rodeo.
NORTHEAST It includes the states of Bahia, Sergipe, Alagoas, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Ceará, Piauí and Maranhão. This region is famous for its beaches. Bumba meu boi, Maracatu, Frevo and Carnival are some of the famous celebrations and festivals. Strongly influenced by African slaves, popular dishes are based on cassava, corn, fish stews and the insides of animals. It’s the land of capoeira (a type of Brazilian martial art) and of Cordel Literature (popular literature) and home to various religious groups.
SOUTHEAST It includes the states of Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and São Paulo. Important cultural events are the Feast of the Divine, Carnival, the Cowboy Festival and the Folia de Reis. Some indigenous peoples, like the Guarani, survived the urbanization and live in protected areas. The local cuisine has strong Portuguese, Italian, and African influences, as we can see in feijoada - a typical dish of the area.
SOUTH South includes the states of Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná. This region takes some of its culture from its European migrant communities: Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian, and Asian migrant communities: Japanese and Russian. Some cities celebrate their traditions in festivals such as the Grape Festival and Oktoberfest and in dances like the fandango and pau de fita. Barbecue is a specialty.
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