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1– Musical instruments.

Music is a big part of life. Many people love to play musical instruments.
Some instruments are loud (altos), and some are soft (suaves). Each one has a special sound.

The guitar is very popular. You can play chords (acordes) or simple melodies on it.
The piano is also common. It has black and white keys (teclas) and a beautiful tone (tom / som).
Many kids learn the flute (flauta) because it is light (leve) and easy to carry.

Drums (bateria) make strong beats (batidas) and can fill a room with energy.
The violin (violino) is small, but it can play very emotional music.
Some people enjoy instruments like the saxophone or trumpet (trompete).
These instruments are often used in jazz bands.

Playing an instrument helps you relax and express your feelings.
It also teaches patience and practice.
No matter (não importa) your age, you can always start learning.
Choose an instrument you like and enjoy the music!

2 – Dancing feels amazing.

Dancing is one of the best ways to have fun (divertir).
You can dance alone, with friends, or in a big group.
It doesn’t matter if you know the steps (passos) or not.
What matters (importa) is enjoying the moment.

Some people like slow (lentas) dances.
Others prefer fast music with strong beats.
Hip-hop, salsa, samba, ballet (balé)—there are many styles.
Each one has its own moves and rhythm (ritmo).

When you dance, your body feels lighter (mais leve).
Stress goes away (vai embora), and you smile without noticing (perceber).
It’s also great exercise and helps you stay healthy.

At parties, dancing brings people together (aproxima).
Everyone feels connected through the music.
Even shy (tímidas) people start moving a little.

Dancing is not about being perfect.
It’s about feeling free and happy.
So put on (coloque) your favorite song and let your body move!

3 – Public transportation in the USA.

Public transportation in the USA is different from city to city.
Some big cities have great systems, while smaller towns don’t have many options.
In places like New York, people use the subway every day.
It is fast, cheap, and runs (funciona) almost all the time.
Buses are also common and connect many neighborhoods (bairros).

In cities like Los Angeles, public transport exists, but many people still prefer cars.
The distances are long, and buses can take (demorar) more time.
Some cities have light rail (trem) or trams (bondes) that help people move around easily.

Public transportation can be useful (útil) for tourists too.
They can buy day passes (passes diários) or use apps (aplicativos) to check routes and schedules (horários).
It saves money and avoids traffic (evita o trânsito).

However (entretanto), not all areas are well connected.
Some people need to walk long distances to reach a stop (alcançar um ponto).
In rural areas, buses may run only a few times a day.

Even with these differences, public transportation helps many people go to work, school, and appointments (compromissos).
It’s an important part of daily life in many American cities.

4 – Life in California.

Life in California is very diverse (diversa) and interesting.
The state has beaches, mountains, deserts, and big cities.
Many people enjoy the warm (quente) weather and sunny days.

California is known for its beautiful beaches.
People like to surf, walk on the sand (areia), and watch the sunset (pôr do sol).
The ocean is a big part of life in many coastal (costeiras) cities.

Big cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco are very busy.
They offer jobs, culture, and many attractions.
Traffic (trânsito) can be heavy (pesado), but there is always something to do.

California is also famous for technology and entertainment (entretenimento).
Silicon Valley (Vale do Silício) is home to many tech (tecnologia) companies.
Hollywood attracts people who dream of working in movies (cinema).

Nature lovers (amantes da natureza) enjoy national parks and long road trips (viagens de carro).
The landscapes (paisagens) are amazing and very different.

Life in California can be expensive.
But many people say the lifestyle is worth it (vale a pena).

Exercises:

Combinação- Lesson 60 (breve)

Definitions: (Waytogo and Dictionary Cambridge/Collins/Longman/Macmillan/Oxford/Lexico)
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