# Last-minute shopping before the weekend

## Speaking

### Dialog

**Lisa:** Hey, Tim. So, are you doing some `last-minute shopping` before the weekend, or is there some special occasion `coming up`? I saw you `grabbing` a cart full of random items and got curious.

**Tim:** Well, actually, I’m looking for `supplies` to put together 72-hour kits for each member of my family. You know, just in case something unexpected happens and we need to rely on our own resources for a few days.

**Lisa:** A 72-hour kit? What’s that exactly? I’ve never heard of it before. Is it like some kind of travel bag or survival thing?

**Tim:** Basically, a 72-hour kit contains emergency supplies you would need to sustain yourself for three days in case of an emergency, like an earthquake or any situation where normal services are `disrupted`. It’s meant to keep you safe, `fed`, and hydrated until help arrives.

**Lisa:** An earthquake?! We haven’t had an earthquake in years. I mean, isn’t that a bit extreme? It sounds like you’re preparing for something that might never even happen.

**Tim:** Well, you never know; you have to be prepared. Hey, if earthquakes don’t get you, it could be a `flood`, hurricane, snowstorm, `power outage`, fire… or even an alien attack.  
**Lisa:** Alien attack?!  
**Tim:** Hey, I’m just saying, you never know. The idea is to think of any situation where you might suddenly lose access to basic necessities like `shelter`, food, or clean water for an extended period of time.

**Lisa:** Um… okay, that actually makes a little more sense. So, what exactly do you keep in a 42-hour, uh, I mean, 72-hour kit? I’m guessing it’s more than just snacks and `bottled water`.

**Tim:** Yeah, definitely more than that. You should have enough food and water to last at least three days, and it’s a good idea to include a basic water filter or `purification tablets`. That way, if your only option is some `murky`, questionable water source, you can still make it safe to drink.

**Lisa:** Ugh, that sounds disgusting!  
**Tim:** Yeah, not ideal, but sometimes you don’t have a choice. As for food, you want things that are simple, `non-perishable`, and don’t require cooking. Avoid `canned goods` if possible, they’re heavy and `bulky`.  
**Lisa:** Okay, that makes sense.  
**Tim:** And unless you have a can opener, or the can has one of those `pull-tab lids`, you’d have to improvise with something like a rock.

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### Vocabulary

| Word / Expression | Definition | Example Sentence | Portuguese Translation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| last-minute shopping | Buying things just before you need them, often in a hurry | I did some last-minute shopping before the trip. | compras de última hora |
| coming up | Happening soon or in the near future | We have an important meeting coming up tomorrow. | prestes a acontecer |
| flood | A large amount of water covering land that is usually dry | The city experienced a severe flood after the storm. | enchente / inundação |
| shelter | A place that provides protection or safety | They found shelter during the storm. | abrigo |
| canned goods | Food preserved and stored in metal cans | We stored canned goods for emergencies. | alimentos enlatados |
| bulky | Large, heavy, and difficult to carry | That backpack is too bulky to take on a hike. | volumoso |
| grabbing something | Taking or picking something quickly | I’m just grabbing something to eat before class. | pegar algo rapidamente |
| non-perishable | Food that does not spoil quickly | Rice and pasta are non-perishable foods. | não perecível |
| supplies | Necessary items needed for a particular purpose | We bought medical supplies for the trip. | suprimentos |
| power outage | A period when electricity is not available | The power outage lasted for several hours. | queda de energia |
| bottled water | Water stored in bottles for drinking | Always keep bottled water in your emergency kit. | água engarrafada |
| fed | Having eaten; not hungry | After dinner, everyone felt full and fed. | alimentado |
| disrupted | Interrupted or stopped from continuing normally | The storm disrupted our travel plans. | interrompido / prejudicado |
| purification tablets | Tablets used to make water safe to drink | We used purification tablets to clean the river water. | pastilhas de purificação |
| murky | Dark, dirty, or difficult to see through | The water looked murky and unsafe to drink. | turvo / sujo |
| pull-tab lids | Can lids that can be opened by pulling a tab, without a tool | These cans have pull-tab lids, so you don’t need a can opener. | tampas com aba para puxar |

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## Exercises

### Reading comprehension

**Answer the questions based on the dialog:**

1.  Why is Tim doing last-minute shopping at the store?
    
2.  What is the purpose of a 72-hour kit?
    
3.  Why does Tim think it is important to be prepared for emergencies?
    
4.  Why does Tim suggest avoiding canned goods in a survival kit?
    
5.  How does Lisa feel about the food included in the emergency kit?
    

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### Fill in the Blanks

Fill in each blank with the correct word or expression from the vocabulary list.

1.  I had to do some \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ before the trip because I forgot a few important items.
    
2.  There’s a big storm \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ this weekend, so we should prepare.
    
3.  After the heavy rain, the streets were covered by a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
    
4.  During the storm, the family looked for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in a safe building.
    
5.  We always keep \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ like beans and corn for emergencies.
    
6.  This box is too \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to carry by myself.
    
7.  I’m just \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a quick snack before heading out.
    
8.  Rice and pasta are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ foods that last a long time.
    
9.  We need to buy medical \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for the trip.
    
10.  The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ lasted all night, so we had no electricity.
     
11.  Make sure to bring \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in case you get thirsty.
     
12.  After eating a full meal, I felt completely \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
     
13.  The flight was \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ due to bad weather conditions.
     
14.  These \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ can make unsafe water drinkable.
     
15.  The lake water looked \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, so we didn’t drink it.
     
16.  These cans have \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, so you don’t need a can opener.
     

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### Sentences

Create one specific sentence for each word or expression from the vocabulary list.

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## **Challenge Section**

### **Story telling**

Storytelling is the art of communicating ideas, emotions, or messages through a story instead of just giving information.

Include the words provided in the vocabulary section.

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### **Role play**

For this exercise, you will practice using the vocabulary related to this dialog by acting out a role-play scenario.

Include the words provided in the vocabulary section.

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### **Produce**

Create Your Own Dialog

Instructions:  
Using the new words/expressions you’ve learned.

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### **Personal experience**

Talk about your past experience with the topic.

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## **Done**