Describe a book that made you happy

Band 6

I’d like to talk about a novel that made me happy. It is about a retired postman who decideErro de tempo verbal: deveria ser “decides” to write short letters to the people in his village to encourage them. I’m from Recife, and a friend lendErro de tempo verbal: deveria ser “lent” me the book last year when I was, erMuleta de linguagem usada enquanto se procura a próxima ideia, very stressed about my exams. She said it was a nice story and that it could help me relax. In the beginning I didn’t expectedErro de forma verbal: deveria ser “didn’t expect” much, but after the first chapter I was interested and I can’tErro de tempo verbal: deveria ser “couldn’t” stop reading. I finished it in four days, mostly in the nightErro de preposição: deveria ser “at night”. Every chapter is about a different neighbour, and I was very excitedExpressão básica; limita o Lexical Resource to see how the letter changed his or her life. My favourite neighbour is an old man who replyErro de concordância: deveria ser “replies” with a recipe, not a thank you, and that scene is very funnyExpressão básica; limita o Lexical Resource. The ending was a surprise, because at the end the postman receiveErro de concordância: deveria ser “receives” a letter, too. I laughErro de tempo verbal: deveria ser “laughed” on the bus when I read one of the funny parts, and people looked at me. The book made me happy because it showed me that a small kind action can be very importantExpressão vaga; limita o Lexical Resource for another person. After I finished it, I started to write short notes to my friends, you knowMuleta de linguagem usada como marcador de hesitação, and they were happy to receivedErro de forma verbal: deveria ser “receive” them. I think it is a good bookExpressão básica; limita o Lexical Resource for everybody, and I want to read it again in the future.

Band 7

I’d like to talk about a novel that made me happy. It’s about a retired postman who decides to write short letters to the people in his village to encourage them. I’m from Recife, and a friend lent me the book last year when I was under a lot of pressureColocação natural para estresse because of my exams. She said it was a lovely story and that it might help me relax. At first I didn’t expect much, but after the first chapter I couldn’t put it downPhrasal verb idiomático, com o verbo modal e o tempo certos. I finished it in four days, mostly at night. Every chapter follows a different neighbour, and I was dying to find outExpressão idiomática informal, mas correta, para forte curiosidade how each letter would change his or her life. My favourite neighbour is a grumpy old man who replies with a recipe instead of a thank-you, and that scene is hilarious. I read that part twice because I wanted to enjoy it again. The ending was a surprise, because in the last pages the postman receives a letter himself. I laughed out loud on the bus at one of the funny scenes, and people stared at me. The book made me happy because it showed me that a small act of kindness can mean a great deal to someone. After I finished it, I started writing short notes to my friends, and they were happy to receivedErro de forma verbal: deveria ser “happy to receive” them. I think it’s a book what everybodyErro de pronome relativo: deveria ser “a book that everybody” should read, and I’d like to read it again one day.

Band 8

I’d like to talk about a novel that made me happy. It’s about a retired postman who decides to write short letters of encouragement to the people in his village. I’m from Recife, and a friend lent me the book last year when I was under a lot of pressureColocação natural para estresse because of my exams. She said it was a lovely story and that it might help me relax. At first I didn’t expect much, but after the first chapter I couldn’t put it downPhrasal verb idiomático, com o verbo modal e o tempo certos. I finished it in four days, mostly at night. Every chapter follows a different neighbour, and I was dying to find outExpressão idiomática informal, mas correta, para forte curiosidade how each letter would change his or her life. My favourite neighbour is a grumpy old man who replies with a recipe instead of a thank-you, and that scene tickled me no endExpressão idiomática de diversão. I read that part twice, simply to enjoy it again. The ending was a surprise, because in the last pages the postman receives a letter himself. One funny scene had me laughing out loud on the bus, to the bewilderment of the other passengers. What made the book so uplifting was how it showed that a small act of kindness can mean a great deal to someoneOração clivada que liga o livro ao sentimento com clareza. After I finished it, I started writing short notes to my friends, who were touched and a little surprisedPar de adjetivos preciso que descreve uma reação. I think it’s a book that almost anyone would enjoyConclusão comedida e natural, sem exagero, and I’d like to read it again one day.