listening same week

Question 1

up until now

Question 2

playing pushy

Answer 2

/ˈpʊʃ.i/ aspiration

behaving in an unpleasant way by trying too much to get something or to make someone do something. trying too hard to persuade someone to do something:

• The salesman was a little too pushy, and we felt uncomfortable.
• a pushy salesman

Question 3

and if i like the songs how can i get in touch with you?

Answer 3

entrar em contato

Question 4

we haven´t have a garbage pick up

Question 5

directly

Answer 5

/daɪˈrekt.li/ /dɪˈrekt.li/

Question 6

butler

Answer 6

/ˈbʌt.lɚ/
mordomo

Question 7

this is not exsuse for being sloppy

Answer 7

very wet or liquid, often in a way that is unpleasant
- The batter was a bit sloppy so I added some more flour.
- She covered his face with sloppy kisses.

careless
not taking care or making an effort:
- Spelling mistakes always look sloppy in a formal letter.
- Another sloppy pass like that might lose them the whole game
- thats not an excuse for wearing soppy clothes

Sloppy clothes are large, loose, and do not look neat:
- At home I tend to wear big sloppy sweaters and jeans.

Question 8

true grit

Answer 8

/ɡrɪt/
grit your teeth

to push your teeth together
(cerrar os dentes)
- She gritted her teeth in pain.

to be determined to continue
(aguentar firme, perseverar)
- You have to grit your teeth and try to do it.

to put small stones on a road or path that is covered in ice, in order to make it safer:
- Council lorries had been out gritting the icy roads the night before.

bravery and strength of character:
- Emma is enthusiastic, all grit and determination