listening

Question 1

book nook

Answer 1

canto
a small space that is hidden or partly sheltered
(recanto,canto)
- a cosy/sheltered/quiet nook
- a quiet, dark corner or place

Question 2

mayhem

Answer 2

/ˈmeɪ.hem/
a situation in which there is little or no order or control
(confusão,caos)
- With 20 kids running around and only two adults to supervise, it was complete mayhem
- Complete mayhem broke out in the crowd when the announcement was made

Question 3

finesse

Answer 3

great skill or style:
- It was a disappointing performance that lacked finesse.
- She has handled these difficult negotiations with real finesse.

to deal with a situation or a person in a skilful and often slightly dishonest way:
- She finessed the interview by playing down her lack of experience and talking about her long-standing interest in the field.
- were you trying to finesse him?

Question 4

grub

Answer 4

/ɡrʌb/
to search for something by digging or turning over earth
(escavar, cavoucar, roçar)
- The dog was grubbing around/about in the mud for a bone.

a slang term for food
boia
- Is there any grub in the house?

Question 5

they went an extra mile

Answer 5

to do more than one is required to do. She’s always willing to go the extra mile to help a friend.