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1.(__)The research covered a time span from circa 3500 BCE to circa 500 CE.
2.(__)The increase in population size during the later Bronze Age was entirely due to migration from Central Asia.
3.(__)Individual mobility in Late Antiquity contributed to the diversity found in emerging urban centers in eastern Georgia.
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The teaching of a modern foreign language, preferably English, shall be offered from the sixth year of elementary school.
(Adapted from LDB, Art. 26, §5.)
According to the Brazilian Education Law, it is correct to state that:
Marie Curie, née Maria Sklodowska, was born in Warsaw on November 7, 1867, the daughter of a secondary-school teacher. She received a general education in local schools and some scientific training from her father. She became involved in a students’ revolutionary organization and found it prudent to leave Warsaw, then in the part of Poland dominated by Russia, for Cracow, which at that time was under Austrian rule. In 1891, she went to Paris to continue her studies at the Sorbonne, where she obtained Licenciateships in Physics and the Mathematical Sciences. She met Pierre Curie, Professor in the School of Physics, in 1894 and in the following year they were married.
(Available on: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/. Accessed on: may 2025.)
The alternative that correctly identifies the meaning and function of the relative pronoun in bold is:
The integration of new technologies in English language classrooms has revolutionized teaching and learning processes, enabling more interactive and engaging lessons. Digital tools such as language-learning apps, interactive whiteboards, and online resources provide students with diverse and flexible opportunities to practice English both in and out of the classroom. According to Warschauer and Healey (1998), these resources help accommodate different learning styles and needs, facilitating student-centered learning that encourages autonomy and active engagement with the language. Furthermore, teachers can tailor their materials to be more relevant and accessible, enhancing students' motivation and interest in language acquisition.
Another significant advancement is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive learning platforms, which can analyze students' progress and tailor activities accordingly. Platforms like Duolingo and Babbel utilize algorithms to personalize lessons based on individual performance, ensuring that students are consistently challenged at the right level (Godwin-Jones, 2019). This targeted approach allows students to improve at their own pace, addressing specific weaknesses and reinforcing strengths. Moreover, virtual and augmented reality technologies are increasingly employed to create immersive language experiences. By simulating real-life situations, these tools enable students to practice language skills in authentic contexts, which helps increase their confidence and fluency.
Finally , new technologies also enable a global approach to language learning, connecting students with peers and native speakers worldwide through video conferencing and social media. Platforms like Zoom and Skype allow students to engage in live conversations, enhancing their listening and speaking skills in real-time. According to Sykes et al. (2008), such interactions promote intercultural understanding and give students a practical application for their language skills, which can increase both their motivation and proficiency. As technology continues to evolve, its role in English language classrooms will undoubtedly expand, fostering an environment where students can learn more effectively and creatively. Godwin-Jones, R. (2019). Emerging Technologies: The Evolution and Impact of Language-Learning Apps. *Language Learning & Technology*, 23(2), 5–17. Sykes, J. M., Oskoz, A., & Thorne, S. L. (2008). Web 2.0, Synthetic Immersive Environments, and the Future of Language Education. *CALICO Journal*, 25(3), 528–546.
Warschauer, M., & Healey, D. (1998). Computers and Language Learning: An Overview. *Language Teaching*, 31(2), 57–71.
According to the text, how do artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive learning platforms contribute to the learning process in English language classrooms?
Dr Mithen explains how he believes human speech developed so long ago in his new book called, "The Language Puzzle". He says our brain quickly increased in size just over 1.5 million years ago. This increase changed the structure of our brain. An area called the frontal lobe developed. This is the part of the brain that produces language. Another important change was the development of our vocal tract. This is where we produce sound, and therefore speech. Mithen said speech allowed humans to spread around the world. It meant humans could do three important things. They could think of and plan future actions, and they could pass on knowledge. Mithen said language "changed the human story profoundly".
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/human-language-study-origins-speaking-b2514451.html
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/celebrity/humans-speaking-lot-longer-originally-145649872.html
https://sciworthy.com/how-did-humans-learn-to-speak/
According to Dr. Steven Mithen, what was the most significant consequence of the development of human speech for early humans?
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How we define culture is highly contested and open to debate (Eagleton, 2000). Brown provides a useful explanation which links culture with thinking and language:
“Cultural patterns, customs, and ways of life are expressed in language: culture specific world views are reflected in language (...) [L]anguage and culture interact so that world views among cultures differ, and that language used to express that world view may be relative and specific to that view”
Coyle, Hood and Marsh. CLIL: Content and Language Integrated Learning, 2010. Adaptado)
The alternative which is closest to Brown’s understanding of culture is:
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CLIL is an abbreviation for Content and Language Integrated Learning. It is a way of teaching where subject content — such as history, science or physical education — is taught in another language (often English). We like the following definition of CLIL by Coyle, Hood and Marsh (2010, р. 1):
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is a dual-focused educational approach in which another language is used for the learning and teaching of both content and language. That is, in the teaching and learning process, there is a focus not only on content, and not only on language. Each is interwoven, even if the emphasis is greater on one or the other at a given time.
(Liz Dale, Rosie Tanner. CLIL activities:
a resource for subjects and language teachers,
2012. Adaptado)
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his paper presents the concept of task as the location for learning a foreign language (FL), a space for creation in and with the target language, with the tasks utilized simulating as closely as possible the situations which the students will encounter outside the classroom and which, moreover, emphasize meaning. Throughout the paper, the theory of the use of tasks for the teaching/learning of a FL present in the literature will be discussed, and an approach which is based on the utilization of tasks as the backbone for the planning of course is presented. In addition to emphasizing meaning, the tasks analyzed take a relatively long time to complete, i.e. they last more than a single class. Thus, the input can be remembered and re-worked as it reappears in different ways, thus making it possible for learning to be more long-lasting and significant.
(José Carlos Paes de Almeida Filho e Rita Barbirato.
Ambientes comunicativos para aprender línguas estrangeiras,
2000. Adaptado)
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his paper presents the concept of task as the location for learning a foreign language (FL), a space for creation in and with the target language, with the tasks utilized simulating as closely as possible the situations which the students will encounter outside the classroom and which, moreover, emphasize meaning. Throughout the paper, the theory of the use of tasks for the teaching/learning of a FL present in the literature will be discussed, and an approach which is based on the utilization of tasks as the backbone for the planning of course is presented. In addition to emphasizing meaning, the tasks analyzed take a relatively long time to complete, i.e. they last more than a single class. Thus, the input can be remembered and re-worked as it reappears in different ways, thus making it possible for learning to be more long-lasting and significant.
(José Carlos Paes de Almeida Filho e Rita Barbirato.
Ambientes comunicativos para aprender línguas estrangeiras,
2000. Adaptado)
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In Salzburg as a group of about 15 family and friends. We asked a nice German woman to take our photo. She takes one then says “OK, back up”. So, we all shuffle as a group like 3 feet backwards. She immediately starts laughing and explains she meant she was taking a backup photo. Safe to say the smiles in the second photo were genuine.
(https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-travel-miscommunications/)
A teacher asks students to analyze the following text excerpt:
“The project was delayed. Nevertheless, the team worked hard to meet the deadline.”
What does the discourse marker “nevertheless” indicate in this context?
About the ideas and the linguistic aspects of the previous text, judge the following item.
It can be inferred from the text that the new scholarship scheme will undoubtedly achieve its goal of developing the next generation of AI groundbreakers.
About the ideas and the linguistic aspects of the previous text, judge the following item.
The text mentions that the financial subsidy supporting the scholarship scheme is going to be refundable.
About the ideas and the linguistic aspects of the previous text, judge the following item.
The text suggests that the scholarship scheme will ultimately pave the way for strengthening links between academic research and practical applications.