Teacher :

If I were you, I would say:

Brazil is known for football and samba.
Brazilians are hospitable and outgoing.
 Teacher : 1. Please read the setting.
2. We'll find out what's going on in the conversation.

★ Note: [ˈriʊdɪʒɪˈnerʊ] an important city in Brazil.

★ Note: a person who helps in negotiations between people

Teacher : 1. Let's read the conversation. I'll be Stephanie, and you'll be Paolo.
2. After we finish this, answer the comprehension question.

agent

put in a good word

Sample: This concert comes highly recommended by critics.

high quality, the best of something.

rules and laws

= I'm considering/thinking about

★ Answer: A local man can help people with any problems getting permits
or getting goods moved through customs.
Teacher : 1. Let's continue to read the conversation. I'll be Stephanie, and you'll be Paolo.
2. After we finish this, answer the comprehension question.

in order to Ask the student to make a sentence with it.

Sample: We're doing this with an eye to make cut costs.

★ Answer: They will pay a nominal fee.

Teacher : 1. Let’s finish the exercise first.
2. Read the words and phrases on the blackboard.
3. I’ll check your pronunciation while you read.

★ Answer:
2. local middleman
3. red tape
4. comes highly recommended
5. customs permits

ronunciation
[kə'mɑdətis]
ronunciation
[ɔr]
ronunciation
['nɑmɪnl]
 ★ Note: name of a port

For teacher’s reference:

Sentences for you to make the conversation with the student:

1. Unfortunately, Brazil is also known for lots of red tape.
2. What exactly do you want to do with ...
3. For a nominal fee I can help you get these customs
permits very quickly.
Teacher : 1. Please read all the sentences.
2. I'll check your intonation and pronunciation while you read.