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It happens that the publication of this edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary comes 250 years after the appearance of the first comprehensive dictionary of the English language, compiled by Samuel Johnson. Much has changed since then. The English that Johnson described in 1755 was relatively well defined, still essentially the national property of the British. Since then, it has dispersed and diversified, has been adopted and adapted as an international means of communication by communities all over the globe. English is now the name given to an immensely diverse variety of different usages. This obviously poses a problem of selection for the dictionary maker: which words are to be included in a dictionary, and thus granted recognition as more centrally or essentially English than the words that are left out?
Johnson did not have to deal with such diversity, but he too was exercised with this question. In his Plan of an English Dictionary, published in 1747, he considers which words it is proper to include in his dictionary; whether ‘terms of particular professions’, for example, were eligible, particularly since many of them had been derived from other languages. ‘Of such words,’ he says, ‘all are not equally to be considered as parts of our language, for some of them are naturalized and incorporated, but others still continue aliens...’. Which words are deemed to be sufficiently naturalized or incorporated to count as ‘parts of our language’, ‘real’ or proper English, and thus worthy of inclusion in a dictionary of the language, remains, of course, a controversial matter. Interestingly enough, even for Johnson the status of a word in the language was not the only, nor indeed the most important consideration. For being alien did not itself disqualify words from inclusion; in a remark which has considerable current resonance he adds: ‘some seem necessary to be retained, because the purchaser of the dictionary will expect to find them’. And, crucially, the expectations that people have of a dictionary are based on what they want to use it for. What Johnson says of his own dictionary would apply very aptly to The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (OALD): ‘The value of a work must be estimated by its use: It is not enough that a dictionary delights the critic, unless at the same time it instructs the learner...’.
(Widdowson, H. Hornby, A.S. 2010. Adaptado)
Read the text to answer the question from.
It happens that the publication of this edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary comes 250 years after the appearance of the first comprehensive dictionary of the English language, compiled by Samuel Johnson. Much has changed since then. The English that Johnson described in 1755 was relatively well defined, still essentially the national property of the British. Since then, it has dispersed and diversified, has been adopted and adapted as an international means of communication by communities all over the globe. English is now the name given to an immensely diverse variety of different usages. This obviously poses a problem of selection for the dictionary maker: which words are to be included in a dictionary, and thus granted recognition as more centrally or essentially English than the words that are left out?
Johnson did not have to deal with such diversity, but he too was exercised with this question. In his Plan of an English Dictionary, published in 1747, he considers which words it is proper to include in his dictionary; whether ‘terms of particular professions’, for example, were eligible, particularly since many of them had been derived from other languages. ‘Of such words,’ he says, ‘all are not equally to be considered as parts of our language, for some of them are naturalized and incorporated, but others still continue aliens...’. Which words are deemed to be sufficiently naturalized or incorporated to count as ‘parts of our language’, ‘real’ or proper English, and thus worthy of inclusion in a dictionary of the language, remains, of course, a controversial matter. Interestingly enough, even for Johnson the status of a word in the language was not the only, nor indeed the most important consideration. For being alien did not itself disqualify words from inclusion; in a remark which has considerable current resonance he adds: ‘some seem necessary to be retained, because the purchaser of the dictionary will expect to find them’. And, crucially, the expectations that people have of a dictionary are based on what they want to use it for. What Johnson says of his own dictionary would apply very aptly to The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (OALD): ‘The value of a work must be estimated by its use: It is not enough that a dictionary delights the critic, unless at the same time it instructs the learner...’.
(Widdowson, H. Hornby, A.S. 2010. Adaptado)
Read the text to answer the question from.
It happens that the publication of this edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary comes 250 years after the appearance of the first comprehensive dictionary of the English language, compiled by Samuel Johnson. Much has changed since then. The English that Johnson described in 1755 was relatively well defined, still essentially the national property of the British. Since then, it has dispersed and diversified, has been adopted and adapted as an international means of communication by communities all over the globe. English is now the name given to an immensely diverse variety of different usages. This obviously poses a problem of selection for the dictionary maker: which words are to be included in a dictionary, and thus granted recognition as more centrally or essentially English than the words that are left out?
Johnson did not have to deal with such diversity, but he too was exercised with this question. In his Plan of an English Dictionary, published in 1747, he considers which words it is proper to include in his dictionary; whether ‘terms of particular professions’, for example, were eligible, particularly since many of them had been derived from other languages. ‘Of such words,’ he says, ‘all are not equally to be considered as parts of our language, for some of them are naturalized and incorporated, but others still continue aliens...’. Which words are deemed to be sufficiently naturalized or incorporated to count as ‘parts of our language’, ‘real’ or proper English, and thus worthy of inclusion in a dictionary of the language, remains, of course, a controversial matter. Interestingly enough, even for Johnson the status of a word in the language was not the only, nor indeed the most important consideration. For being alien did not itself disqualify words from inclusion; in a remark which has considerable current resonance he adds: ‘some seem necessary to be retained, because the purchaser of the dictionary will expect to find them’. And, crucially, the expectations that people have of a dictionary are based on what they want to use it for. What Johnson says of his own dictionary would apply very aptly to The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (OALD): ‘The value of a work must be estimated by its use: It is not enough that a dictionary delights the critic, unless at the same time it instructs the learner...’.
(Widdowson, H. Hornby, A.S. 2010. Adaptado)
Regarding the text, judge the following item.
Users will not need to understand the inner workings of quantum computing to benefit from its power.
Regarding the text, judge the following item.
The main goal of quantum computing is improving classical computing power to solve problems faster.
Regarding the text, judge the following item.
The success of quantum computing companies will depend on the ability of their team of scientists to deal with daily complaints from final users.
Regarding the text, judge the following item.
Perfecting the physics of quantum computing is the primary challenge for this new kind of computer.
Regarding the text, judge the following item.
In the first paragraph, the idiomatic expression “a real test of steel” conveys the idea of a major challenge ahead.
Answer the question based on the following text.
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Answer the question based on the following text.
(Available at: https://www.onlygoodnewsdaily.com/post/woven-city-toyota-s-real-world-test-bed-for-futuretech – text specially adapted for this test).
“Anna loves to spend her weekends outdoors. On Saturdays, she usually goes hiking with her friends, and on Sundays, she enjoys gardening in her backyard."
What does Anna like to do on Sundays?
In which of the following sentences is the comparison important in determining the degree of the outbreak?
( ) The latest strain of mpox is responsible for an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that has caused more than 14,000 cases, mostly among adults.
( ) The first country outside of Africa to have reported a case of the more recent strain of mpox is Sweden.
( ) Over 5,000 people have died because of the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
( ) The number of cases reported in the United States is more than double the number reported last year.
The correct sequence of True and False statements, from top to bottom, is:
Learning activities in a second language that employ____ (1) significantly contribute to learner’s engagement by offering dynamic____ (2) with the language. For example, resources such as PAHO's dengue fever warning signs poster heavily rely on text, images, and ____ (3) to convey important health information effectively. Exposure to various forms of text, such as ___ (4) posters, aids in learning vocabulary and ____ (5), as well as in understanding how to communicate across diverse social and cultural contexts. This is crucial to real-world ______ (6).
The alternative which presents the correct sequence of expressions to fill in the gaps above is:
__________________ help establish relationships between different sentences, with examples including pronouns, conjunctions, repetition, superordinates and hyponyms (like animals/cats), as well as synonyms and antonyms. Another tool for enhancing coherence in writing is ________________, which help readers structure, interpret, and assess information. Examples include logical connectives (e.g., therefore, but), sequencers (e.g., firstly, finally), certainty markers (e.g., certainly), among others.
The noun phrases that correctly fills in the text, from left to right, is
( ) Text characteristic is an important variable which affects the reading process. Narrative and expository texts, for example, have very similar organizational structures and linguistic features.
( ) Different readers engage with the same text in varied ways due to their unique individual traits. Given these diverse factors, teachers should consider such differences when creating lesson plans for reading activities.
( ) Readers interpret meaning based on their cultural models and knowledge. While these sociocultural frameworks can enhance understanding if used effectively, they may also hinder comprehension if they distort the process.
The correct sequence of True and False statements, from top to bottom, is
( ) Top-down processing refers to understanding a text or information by starting with smaller components, such as letters, words, and sounds, and building up to a broader understanding of the meaning.
( ) Bottom-up processing involves using prior knowledge, context, and expectations to make sense of the information.
( ) Critical reading involves actively engaging with a text or media in a way that goes beyond surface-level understanding. This process involves looking for implied meanings, questioning the purpose of the author, and assessing the credibility of the arguments.
( ) The concept of reading and literacy now includes digital forms, where understanding the internet and intertextuality is crucial. Digital texts often link to additional meanings on other websites and feature multimedia elements like sounds, images, and videos.
The correct sequence of True and False statements, from top to bottom, is
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