PROTESTS
Thousands have participated in protests, mostly in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The protests, sparked by a rise in bus fares, point to deeper discontent.
Some protesters say they're unhappy at the cost of next year's World Cup and the chaotic situation of public services, mostly health and transportation.
II) USES OF ENGLISH
Greg - Well, things are not well in some cities in Brazil.
Jeff - In democracies, people have a voice. It comes with the territory.
- sparked - provocado
- rise - aumento
- bus fares - passagens de ônibus
- point - indicam
- deeper - mais profundo
- mostly - principalmente
- It comes with the territory. - Faz parte.
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