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Text I
JANUARY 18, 2015 - DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
“Let’s go, Open your eyes, Open your mind to her dream. Let’s go, fight for what’s right, fight for her life."
Carl & the Reda Mafia, a young, dynamic, award-winning Dubai band, wrote the song “Fight for Your Queen” as a direct call to men to fight for gender equality. As they told UN Women: “HeForShe is a movement we have looked up to since its inception. The idea of ____________’s rights is something we truly believe in and support.” Lead singer Carl Frenais, who is from India, introduced the campaign to the band. He has been very passionate about fighting against the horrifyingly violent crimes against women in his home country.
We got over 500 men to pledge to support the movement. Even those who were afraid told us they support it.
Adaptation from: http://www.heforshe.org/en/newsroom/safety/rock-voices-for-change. Access on: April 4, 2016.
Text I
JANUARY 18, 2015 - DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
“Let’s go, Open your eyes, Open your mind to her dream. Let’s go, fight for what’s right, fight for her life."
Carl & the Reda Mafia, a young, dynamic, award-winning Dubai band, wrote the song “Fight for Your Queen” as a direct call to men to fight for gender equality. As they told UN Women: “HeForShe is a movement we have looked up to since its inception. The idea of ____________’s rights is something we truly believe in and support.” Lead singer Carl Frenais, who is from India, introduced the campaign to the band. He has been very passionate about fighting against the horrifyingly violent crimes against women in his home country.
We got over 500 men to pledge to support the movement. Even those who were afraid told us they support it.
Adaptation from: http://www.heforshe.org/en/newsroom/safety/rock-voices-for-change. Access on: April 4, 2016.
João: I prefer the Harry Potter films. The books are boring, don’t you agree?
Joana: No, I think the films are ...... the books.
Using "he or she" as a catch-all.
In order to be inclusive of all people, we often use the socalled gender catch-all "he or she." But when making it a goal to be inclusive of all people under the transgender umbrella, it's important to remember that binary pronouns don't include all genders.
Non-binary and transgender individuals sometimes use pronouns like they/them and ze/hir. Using "he or she" actually excludes a group that deserves to be recognized.
The solution: The limitations of our language make correcting this problem tricky. Intentionally using "they" as a term to be deliberately inclusive to all genders works well, but may irritate some grammar lovers. Another option? Just rewrite the sentence. It's worth the trouble.
(From: “5 accidentally transphobic phrases allies use − and what to say instead”, Mashable, http://mashable.com/2015/ 10/18/transgender-ally-words/#Q0K4bAJH7kqV)
Using "he or she" as a catch-all.
In order to be inclusive of all people, we often use the socalled gender catch-all "he or she." But when making it a goal to be inclusive of all people under the transgender umbrella, it's important to remember that binary pronouns don't include all genders.
Non-binary and transgender individuals sometimes use pronouns like they/them and ze/hir. Using "he or she" actually excludes a group that deserves to be recognized.
The solution: The limitations of our language make correcting this problem tricky. Intentionally using "they" as a term to be deliberately inclusive to all genders works well, but may irritate some grammar lovers. Another option? Just rewrite the sentence. It's worth the trouble.
(From: “5 accidentally transphobic phrases allies use − and what to say instead”, Mashable, http://mashable.com/2015/ 10/18/transgender-ally-words/#Q0K4bAJH7kqV)
Using "he or she" as a catch-all.
In order to be inclusive of all people, we often use the socalled gender catch-all "he or she." But when making it a goal to be inclusive of all people under the transgender umbrella, it's important to remember that binary pronouns don't include all genders.
Non-binary and transgender individuals sometimes use pronouns like they/them and ze/hir. Using "he or she" actually excludes a group that deserves to be recognized.
The solution: The limitations of our language make correcting this problem tricky. Intentionally using "they" as a term to be deliberately inclusive to all genders works well, but may irritate some grammar lovers. Another option? Just rewrite the sentence. It's worth the trouble.
(From: “5 accidentally transphobic phrases allies use − and what to say instead”, Mashable, http://mashable.com/2015/ 10/18/transgender-ally-words/#Q0K4bAJH7kqV)
On “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
(2015 − original title)
The latest episode is not all bad. Most actors are good, and the actress is a nice choice. I give it three stars because I am disgusted by how they have literally copy-pasted the old trilogies, in the most commercial way. They've cloned everything, the story, the dynamics, and some aspects of the new characters. Even the new bad guy, Kylo Ren, is a laughable copy of Darth Vader, but at least Darth Vader was imposing, while Kylo would not scare a cat. He reminded me a bit of Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter, weak and insecure behind a mask of aggression. Speaking of Harry Potter, I notice more similarities: Rey is somehow like Hermione (strong, intelligent, beautiful, brave) and Finn is somehow like Ron (jumpy, rather sweet than beautiful, a bit of a clown and not so strong). (Edward Pond, Washington D.C.)
(From: IMDB, http://www.imdb.com)
On “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
(2015 − original title)
The latest episode is not all bad. Most actors are good, and the actress is a nice choice. I give it three stars because I am disgusted by how they have literally copy-pasted the old trilogies, in the most commercial way. They've cloned everything, the story, the dynamics, and some aspects of the new characters. Even the new bad guy, Kylo Ren, is a laughable copy of Darth Vader, but at least Darth Vader was imposing, while Kylo would not scare a cat. He reminded me a bit of Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter, weak and insecure behind a mask of aggression. Speaking of Harry Potter, I notice more similarities: Rey is somehow like Hermione (strong, intelligent, beautiful, brave) and Finn is somehow like Ron (jumpy, rather sweet than beautiful, a bit of a clown and not so strong). (Edward Pond, Washington D.C.)
(From: IMDB, http://www.imdb.com)
On “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
(2015 − original title)
The latest episode is not all bad. Most actors are good, and the actress is a nice choice. I give it three stars because I am disgusted by how they have literally copy-pasted the old trilogies, in the most commercial way. They've cloned everything, the story, the dynamics, and some aspects of the new characters. Even the new bad guy, Kylo Ren, is a laughable copy of Darth Vader, but at least Darth Vader was imposing, while Kylo would not scare a cat. He reminded me a bit of Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter, weak and insecure behind a mask of aggression. Speaking of Harry Potter, I notice more similarities: Rey is somehow like Hermione (strong, intelligent, beautiful, brave) and Finn is somehow like Ron (jumpy, rather sweet than beautiful, a bit of a clown and not so strong). (Edward Pond, Washington D.C.)
(From: IMDB, http://www.imdb.com)
Dental implants in Paraná are an incredible strategy to replace damage or broken teeth. The new criteria brought advancements within the dental industry.
(Adapted from: http://www.dental-by.com/dental-implants-brazil/dentalimplants-parana/)
Considering the excerpt above, how many words are in their plural form?
The exquisite Iguaçu Falls originate from the Iguaçu River and are located on the border of Brazil (in the state of Paraná) and Argentina. The name of the falls originates from the Tupi or Guarani language, and means “big water”.
(Adapted from: http://www.amazingpix.net/iguazu-falls-exquisite-big-water-fall/)
It can be considered synonym(s) to word exquisite:
I. I. Pleasurable
II. II. Strange
III. III. Beautiful
Executive Secretary
We are looking for a competent Executive Secretary to support high-ranking officials in our company. You will be the one to organize and maintain the executive’s schedule and assist them by performing a variety of administrative tasks.
Executive secretaries must be quick professionals with great time-management and multitasking abilities. It is with their diligence and competence in their work that executives can focus on their managerial responsibilities without worrying for other tasks.
The goal is to contribute to the efficiency of the overall business by ensuring all assigned administrative duties are carried on timely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
• Maintain executive’s agenda and assist in planning appointments, board meetings, conferences, etc;
• Attend meetings and keep minutes;
• Receive and screen phone calls and redirect them when appropriate;
• Handle and prioritize all outgoing or incoming correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.);
• Make travel arrangements for executives;
• Handle confidential documents ensuring they remain secure;
• Prepare invoices or financial statements and provide assistance in bookkeeping;
• Monitor office supplies and negotiate terms with suppliers to ensure the most cost-effective orders;
• Maintain electronic and paper records ensuring information is organized and easily accessible;
• Conduct research and prepare presentations or reports as assigned.
Requirements
• Proven experience as executive secretary or similar administrative role; Proficient in MS Office and “back-office” software (e.g. ERP);
• In depth knowledge of office management as well as technical vocabulary of relevant industry;
• Familiarity with basic research methods and reporting techniques;
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities;
• Integrity and confidentiality;
• Degree in business administration or relative field.
(Adapted from: https://resources.workable.com/executive-secretary-job-description)
From the point of view of some popular authors Genre is a purposeful, socially constructed oral or written communicative event, such as a narrative, a casual conversation, a poem, a recipe, or a description. Different genres are characterized by a particular structure or stages, and grammatical forms that reflect the communicative purpose of the genre in question.
Considering teaching English for Specific Purpose (ESP) through a Genre-Based Approach, it is true to say that
I. receptive skills, particularly listening, are given enhanced status.
II. the main objective of ESP is to enable students to perform certain linguistic tasks related to their academic and professional settings.
III. the choice of the texts, to be used in the classroom, is based on the genres identified as important for students.
IV. needs analysis as well as content knowledge diagnosis are key steps in the planning and teaching through this Approach.
V. one of the key principles of the approach is that grammar as a receptive skill, involving the perception of similarity and difference, is prioritized.
The only correct alternative(s) is/are:
Some popular ELT authors stress two aspects of English for Specific Purpose (ESP) methodology: “all ESP teaching should reflect the methodology of the disciplines and professions it serves; and in more specific ESP teaching the nature of the interaction between the teacher and learner may be very different from that in general English Class”.
According to these authors’ view, choose the correct ESP features from the absolute and variable characteristics.
I. ESP is designed to meet specific needs of the learner.
II. ESP is not designed for specific disciplines.
III. ESP makes use of the underlying methodology and activities of the disciplines it serves.
IV. ESP is centered on the language (grammar, lexis and register), skills, discourse and games appropriate to these activities.
V. ESP is not designed for adult learners, neither at a tertiary level institution nor in a professional work situation. It is however used for learners at a secondary level.
The only correct alternative(s) is/are:
The Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is best understood as an approach, not a method. Considering some of its interconnected characteristics as a definition of communicative language teaching-approach, analyse the statements below.
I. Classroom goals are focused on all of the components of communicative competence and not restricted to grammatical or linguistic competence.
II. Language techniques are designed to engage learners in the pragmatic, authentic, functional use of language for meaningful purposes. Organizational language forms are not the central focus but rather aspects of language that enable the learner to accomplish those purposes.
III. Fluency and accuracy are seen as complimentary principles underlying communicative techniques. At times accuracy may have to take on more importance than fluency in order to keep learners meaningfully engaged in language use.
IV. In the communicative classroom, students ultimately have to use the language, productively and respectively, in unrehearsed contexts.
V. Classroom goals are focused on form rather than meaning.
The only correct alternative(s) is/are:
Read TEXT 5 and answer question.
TEXT 5
Situation: Teachers of a Tourism Course decide to work with the theme Accessibility which belongs to their Syllabus. They decide to plan a visit to an International Airport.
Here is a list of suggestions for the teachers who are engaged in the activity to plan their lessons:
- A teacher of Tourism and Sustainable Development Theory can ask students to find out about the infra-structure of the place and make a list of possible problems and solutions in order to write a report;
- A teacher of History can ask students to find out when the airport was built, how it was designed, who ruled the city at that time and if there were any interest in improving the accessibility, read the laws about accessibility, write a report about what was going wrong and make suggestions.
- A teacher of English can ask students to find out all the signs if they are translated, if there is accessibility in relation to all the airport, write directions to tell the tourists how to get to the places inside the airport; take notes about problems and solutions.
- The week after the visit all the students will have to share information about their findings.
The situation presented above is mainly related to the principle of
Read TEXT 4 and answer question.
TEXT 4
LESSON PLAN – A SCHOOL TRIP
Pre-task (15-20 min)
Aim: to introduce the topic of a school trip and to give the class exposure to language related to it. To highlight words and phrases
Steps:
- Show pictures of students in a school trip, such as museum, park, airport, botanic garden and ask them where they go to have a good class out.
- Brainstorm words/phrases onto the board related to the topic: people, verbs, feelings, etc.
- Introduce the listening of a teacher and students planning a class out.
- Write up different alternatives on the board to give them a reason for listening eg. (a) museum/public library; (b) meet at the train station/in the square.
- Play it a few times; first time to select from alternatives, second time to note down some language.
- Tell them they are going to plan a class out and give them a few minutes to think it over. Task (10 min):students do the task in pairs and plan the day out. Match them with another pair to discuss their ideas and any similarities/differences.
Planning (10 min)
- Each pair rehearses presenting their class out. Teacher walks around, helps them if they need it and notes down any language points to be highlighted later.
- Report (15 min)
- Class listen to the plans; their task is to choose one of them. They can ask questions after the presentation. - Teacher gives feedback on the content and quickly reviews what was suggested. Students vote and choose one of the school days out.
- Language focus (20 min)
- Write on the board five good phrases used by students during the last task and five incorrect phrases/sentences from the task without the word that caused the problem. Students discuss the meaning and how to complete the sentences.
- Hand out the tape script from the listening and ask the students to underline the useful words and phrases.
- Highlight any language you wish to draw attention to, eg.: language for making suggestion, giving
opinion, collocations, etc.
After reading the steps in the plan, we conclude that the lesson:
I. is designed so that students are actively engaged in ‘learning about something’ rather than in ‘doing something.’
II. has explicit educational goals.
III. is based on constructivism and gives careful consideration to situated learning theory.
IV. focus primarily on the language that is needed to achieve some realistic objectives.
V. is challenging, focusing on higher-order knowledge and skills.
The only correct alternative(s) is/are:
Read TEXT 4 and answer question.
TEXT 4
LESSON PLAN – A SCHOOL TRIP
Pre-task (15-20 min)
Aim: to introduce the topic of a school trip and to give the class exposure to language related to it. To highlight words and phrases
Steps:
- Show pictures of students in a school trip, such as museum, park, airport, botanic garden and ask them where they go to have a good class out.
- Brainstorm words/phrases onto the board related to the topic: people, verbs, feelings, etc.
- Introduce the listening of a teacher and students planning a class out.
- Write up different alternatives on the board to give them a reason for listening eg. (a) museum/public library; (b) meet at the train station/in the square.
- Play it a few times; first time to select from alternatives, second time to note down some language.
- Tell them they are going to plan a class out and give them a few minutes to think it over. Task (10 min):students do the task in pairs and plan the day out. Match them with another pair to discuss their ideas and any similarities/differences.
Planning (10 min)
- Each pair rehearses presenting their class out. Teacher walks around, helps them if they need it and notes down any language points to be highlighted later.
- Report (15 min)
- Class listen to the plans; their task is to choose one of them. They can ask questions after the presentation. - Teacher gives feedback on the content and quickly reviews what was suggested. Students vote and choose one of the school days out.
- Language focus (20 min)
- Write on the board five good phrases used by students during the last task and five incorrect phrases/sentences from the task without the word that caused the problem. Students discuss the meaning and how to complete the sentences.
- Hand out the tape script from the listening and ask the students to underline the useful words and phrases.
- Highlight any language you wish to draw attention to, eg.: language for making suggestion, giving
opinion, collocations, etc.
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