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Q3953925 Inglês
1._______________ familiar with diverse research methods in social sciences.
2._______________ speech acts associated with racist ideologies in different sociolinguistic situations and samples, including films, news, music, daily interactions and textbooks.
3._______________ through some samples of cultural and sociolinguistic contexts such as academia to identify stigmatized markers of racist cultural linguistic materiality.
4._______________ that antiracist fight is possible through reflecting, relating, comparing and contrasting different perspectives.
5._______________ on their own linguistic awareness development and agency throughout the course.
MAGRO, José L. Language and Antiracism. An Antiracist Approach to Teaching Language in the USA. Jackson: Multilingual Matters, 2023. (Adapted).
The items mentioned have to do with the outcomes of a foreign language class of which objective is to teach L2 language viewing antiracist practices. The verbs “become”; “identify”; “go”; “demonstrate”; “reflect”, have been extracted from the items. After reading the topics, choose the alternative that presents the verbs that fit the items, respectively. 
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CHAPTER 2
Adult Literacy and Popular Libraries
        To speak of adult literacy and popular libraries is to speak of the problems of reading and writing: not reading and writing words in and of themselves, as if the reading and writing of words did not imply another reading, anterior to and simultaneous with the first, the reading itself. The critical comprehension of literacy, which involves the equally critical comprehension of reading, demands the critical comprehension of reading, demands the critical comprehension of the library. However, upon speaking of a critical vision, authenticated in a practice of the same critical form of literacy, I not only recognize but also emphasize the existence of a contrary practice, an understanding that, in an essay published a long time ago, I called naive.
        It would be tiresome to insist on points referred to on other occasions when I discussed the problems of literacy. Nevertheless, at the risk of repeating myself, I will try to clarify or reclarify what I call the critical practice and understanding of literacy, as opposed to the naive and so-called “astute” practice and understanding. The naive and astute, while identical from the objective point of view, differentiate themselves with respect to the subjectivity of their agents.
        The myth of the neutrality of education — which leads to the negation of the political nature of the educational process, regarding it only as a task we do in the service of humanity in the abstract sense — is the point of departure for our understanding of the fundamental differences between a naive practice, an astute practice, and a truly critical practice.
        From the critical point of view, it is as impossible to deny the political nature of the educational process as it is to deny the educational character of the political act. This does not mean, however, that the political nature of the educational process and the educational character of the political act drain the understanding of that process and this act. Just as a neutral education that claims to be at the service of humanity, of human beings in general, is impossible, so is a political practice devoid of educational meaning. FREIRE, Paulo; MACEDO, Maldonado. Literacy: Reading the Word and the World. London: Routledge, 2005, p. 46. (Adapted). 
After reading this excerpt from chapter 2 of the book titled Literacy: Reading the Word and the World, select the correct alternative that completes the sentence: Reading is
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From a decolonial perspective, select the correct interpretation of the poem. 
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A competência leitora em língua inglesa envolve níveis de processamento que vão da decodificação básica à interpretação crítica. Acerca dos níveis de compreensão textual, marque V, para as afirmativas verdadeiras, e F, para as falsas.
(__) A compreensão literal foca na localização de informações explicitamente declaradas na superfície do texto.
(__) A compreensão inferencial exige que o leitor combine pistas textuais com seu conhecimento de mundo.
(__) A compreensão lexical independe do contexto, baseando-se apenas no significado dicionarizado das palavras.
(__) A compreensão apreciativa envolve a reação emocional e estética do leitor ao estilo e conteúdo do autor.
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O leitor proficiente utiliza estratégias metacognitivas para abordar o texto de maneira eficiente. Acerca das estratégias de 'Skimming' e 'Scanning', marque V, para as afirmativas verdadeiras, e F, para as falsas.
(__) 'Skimming' é uma leitura rápida focada em obter a essência (gist) ou a organização geral do texto.
(__) 'Scanning' envolve mover os olhos rapidamente pelo texto em busca de uma informação específica.
(__) Ambas as estratégias exigem a leitura linear e sequencial de cada palavra do texto para serem eficazes.
(__) O 'Scanning' é cognitivamente menos exigente que a leitura intensiva, pois ignora detalhes irrelevantes.
Após análise, assinale a alternativa que apresenta a sequência CORRETA dos itens acima, de cima para baixo:
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Atenção: Para responder à questão, baseie-se no texto seguinte.


Challenges in Auditing: Overcoming Barriers to Financial Accuracy and Compliance By accountancy/ December 7, 2024


Auditing is essential for ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and fraud detection in organizations. However, the audit process faces numerous challenges that can hinder its effectiveness, including evolving regulations, financial complexities, technological disruptions, and fraud risks. These challenges impact the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of audit outcomes. This article explores some challenges in auditing and how organizations and auditors can address them.

As global economies grow more interconnected and digitalized, auditors are operating in an increasingly complex environment. According to the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the top challenges facing modern auditors include adapting to evolving financial technologies, maintaining independence amid client pressures, and addressing regulatory diversity across jurisdictions. Understanding these barriers is crucial for enhancing audit quality and sustaining investor confidence.


1. Evolving Accounting Standards and Regulations


Audit teams often face difficulties keeping pace with ongoing updates from regulatory bodies like the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). These revisions, while aimed at improving transparency, require significant retraining, policy adjustments, and system reconfiguration within firms. Noncompliance can result in audit deficiencies or sanctions from oversight bodies such as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).


2. Compliance with Multiple Jurisdictions


Multinational corporations present complex challenges due to varying legal frameworks, tax systems, and currency translations. Auditors must coordinate across borders, often collaborating with local affiliates to ensure consistent audit quality under different reporting systems.


3. Regulatory Investigations and Legal Risks


- Failure to detect fraud or misstatements can lead to legal actions against auditors.

- Auditors may face reputational damage if their reports are later found inaccurate.

- Example: An audit firm facing legal action for failing to uncover fraudulent revenue reporting.

Recent corporate scandals - such as the collapses of Enron, Wirecard, and Carillion - have heightened scrutiny on auditors. Regulatory agencies now demand greater accountability, transparency, and documentation. This has increased professional liability and insurance costs for audit firms.


4. Fraud Risks and Ethical Challenges


Companies may manipulate financial reports to inflate profits or hide losses.

Auditors must apply forensic techniques to detect fraud effectively.

- Example: An organization overstating revenue to attract investors.

Fraudulent reporting remains a persistent global issue. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). organizations lose an estimated 5% of annual revenue to fraud. This underscores the importance of professional skepticism and data-driven audit analytics in uncovering deceptive practices.


5. Auditor Independence and Conflict of Interest


- Auditors may face pressure from management to overlook financial irregularities.

- Close relationships with clients can compromise audit independence.

Example: An auditor receiving incentives to provide an unqualified audit opinion despite financial misstatements.

Maintaining independence is a cornerstone of audit ethics. The IFAC Code of Ethics emphasizes that even perceived conflicts of interest can erode trust. Audit rotation policies and separation of consulting services from audit work are key measures to preserve integrity.


(Disponivel em: https://auditingaccounting.com/challenges-in-auditing-overcoming-barriers-to-financial-accuracy-and-compliance. Adaptado)
De acordo com o texto,
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Q3947208 Inglês
Atenção: Para responder à questão, baseie-se no texto seguinte.


Challenges in Auditing: Overcoming Barriers to Financial Accuracy and Compliance By accountancy/ December 7, 2024


Auditing is essential for ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and fraud detection in organizations. However, the audit process faces numerous challenges that can hinder its effectiveness, including evolving regulations, financial complexities, technological disruptions, and fraud risks. These challenges impact the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of audit outcomes. This article explores some challenges in auditing and how organizations and auditors can address them.

As global economies grow more interconnected and digitalized, auditors are operating in an increasingly complex environment. According to the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the top challenges facing modern auditors include adapting to evolving financial technologies, maintaining independence amid client pressures, and addressing regulatory diversity across jurisdictions. Understanding these barriers is crucial for enhancing audit quality and sustaining investor confidence.


1. Evolving Accounting Standards and Regulations


Audit teams often face difficulties keeping pace with ongoing updates from regulatory bodies like the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). These revisions, while aimed at improving transparency, require significant retraining, policy adjustments, and system reconfiguration within firms. Noncompliance can result in audit deficiencies or sanctions from oversight bodies such as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).


2. Compliance with Multiple Jurisdictions


Multinational corporations present complex challenges due to varying legal frameworks, tax systems, and currency translations. Auditors must coordinate across borders, often collaborating with local affiliates to ensure consistent audit quality under different reporting systems.


3. Regulatory Investigations and Legal Risks


- Failure to detect fraud or misstatements can lead to legal actions against auditors.

- Auditors may face reputational damage if their reports are later found inaccurate.

- Example: An audit firm facing legal action for failing to uncover fraudulent revenue reporting.

Recent corporate scandals - such as the collapses of Enron, Wirecard, and Carillion - have heightened scrutiny on auditors. Regulatory agencies now demand greater accountability, transparency, and documentation. This has increased professional liability and insurance costs for audit firms.


4. Fraud Risks and Ethical Challenges


Companies may manipulate financial reports to inflate profits or hide losses.

Auditors must apply forensic techniques to detect fraud effectively.

- Example: An organization overstating revenue to attract investors.

Fraudulent reporting remains a persistent global issue. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). organizations lose an estimated 5% of annual revenue to fraud. This underscores the importance of professional skepticism and data-driven audit analytics in uncovering deceptive practices.


5. Auditor Independence and Conflict of Interest


- Auditors may face pressure from management to overlook financial irregularities.

- Close relationships with clients can compromise audit independence.

Example: An auditor receiving incentives to provide an unqualified audit opinion despite financial misstatements.

Maintaining independence is a cornerstone of audit ethics. The IFAC Code of Ethics emphasizes that even perceived conflicts of interest can erode trust. Audit rotation policies and separation of consulting services from audit work are key measures to preserve integrity.


(Disponivel em: https://auditingaccounting.com/challenges-in-auditing-overcoming-barriers-to-financial-accuracy-and-compliance. Adaptado)
Segundo o texto, o sucesso de uma auditoria depende
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Source: GLASBERGEN, Randy. Education Cartoons. Glasbergen Cartoon Service, [s.d.]. Disponível em: https://www.glasbergen.com/education-cartoons/. Acesso em: 10 mar. 2026.


In the cartoon, the student tells Mr. Smith that she is an “Abstract-Sequential learner.” What is the primary source of humor in this interaction?


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Source: KIRKMAN, Rick; SCOTT, Jerry. Baby Blues. GoComics, 12 fev. 2024. Disponível em: www.gocomics.com. Acesso em: 10 mar. 2026.

In the comic strip, the man replies “Knock yourself out” when the woman says she should start cleaning the garage. What is the most accurate interpretation of this expression in that context?
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Source: KIRKMAN, Rick; SCOTT, Jerry. Baby Blues. GoComics, 12 fev. 2024. Disponível em: www.gocomics.com. Acesso em: 10 mar. 2026.

What primarily motivates the man to suddenly run toward the garage at the end of the comic strip?


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        Digital technologies have transformed the way English is taught and learned, offering educators and students more dynamic and flexible ways to engage with language. According to recent research, tools such as computer-assisted instruction, mobile devices, and online multimedia platforms enable both teachers and learners to access a wide variety of resources — from interactive exercises, videos, and audio recordings to adaptive learning modules. 


        These tools facilitate exposure to real language input, allow for repetition and individual pacing, and help learners practise all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) beyond the constraints of the traditional classroom schedule. 


        Moreover, the integration of technology in English-language instruction tends to increase student motivation and engagement. Studies report that when classrooms incorporate digital media and interactive tasks, students often show greater participation, interest, and willingness to communicate — factors that contribute to better learning outcomes.


        In contexts where technology offers immediate feedback or allows for collaborative online work, learners also benefit from more autonomy and personalized learning paths, which can boost confidence and foster a more learner-centered environment. 


       However, effective technology integration depends on thoughtful planning, teacher training, and pedagogical balance. The literature warns that simply having access to digital tools does not guarantee improved learning; educators must design meaningful tasks, adapt materials appropriately, and support learners' needs. 


          Furthermore, in settings where access to devices or internet is limited, or where teachers lack sufficient training, the potential benefits may not be realized — which underlines the importance of institutional support and professional development for successful implementation. 



Source: Günüç, S. (2023). Technology Integration in English Language Teaching and Learning. International Journal of Language Learning and Applied Linguistics. Nishat Tasneem (2024). The Impact of Technology-Enhanced EFL Reading Classes on Learners' Performances and Participations. International Journal of English Learning and Applied Linguistics.

In the sentence “These tools facilitate exposure to real language input, allow for repetition and individual pacing, and help learners practise all four language skills…”, the word “These” refers to:
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Q3946987 Inglês
        Digital technologies have transformed the way English is taught and learned, offering educators and students more dynamic and flexible ways to engage with language. According to recent research, tools such as computer-assisted instruction, mobile devices, and online multimedia platforms enable both teachers and learners to access a wide variety of resources — from interactive exercises, videos, and audio recordings to adaptive learning modules. 


        These tools facilitate exposure to real language input, allow for repetition and individual pacing, and help learners practise all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) beyond the constraints of the traditional classroom schedule. 


        Moreover, the integration of technology in English-language instruction tends to increase student motivation and engagement. Studies report that when classrooms incorporate digital media and interactive tasks, students often show greater participation, interest, and willingness to communicate — factors that contribute to better learning outcomes.


        In contexts where technology offers immediate feedback or allows for collaborative online work, learners also benefit from more autonomy and personalized learning paths, which can boost confidence and foster a more learner-centered environment. 


       However, effective technology integration depends on thoughtful planning, teacher training, and pedagogical balance. The literature warns that simply having access to digital tools does not guarantee improved learning; educators must design meaningful tasks, adapt materials appropriately, and support learners' needs. 


          Furthermore, in settings where access to devices or internet is limited, or where teachers lack sufficient training, the potential benefits may not be realized — which underlines the importance of institutional support and professional development for successful implementation. 



Source: Günüç, S. (2023). Technology Integration in English Language Teaching and Learning. International Journal of Language Learning and Applied Linguistics. Nishat Tasneem (2024). The Impact of Technology-Enhanced EFL Reading Classes on Learners' Performances and Participations. International Journal of English Learning and Applied Linguistics.

Based on the information in the text, what can be inferred about the role of technology in English-language teaching?


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Q3946986 Inglês
        Digital technologies have transformed the way English is taught and learned, offering educators and students more dynamic and flexible ways to engage with language. According to recent research, tools such as computer-assisted instruction, mobile devices, and online multimedia platforms enable both teachers and learners to access a wide variety of resources — from interactive exercises, videos, and audio recordings to adaptive learning modules. 


        These tools facilitate exposure to real language input, allow for repetition and individual pacing, and help learners practise all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) beyond the constraints of the traditional classroom schedule. 


        Moreover, the integration of technology in English-language instruction tends to increase student motivation and engagement. Studies report that when classrooms incorporate digital media and interactive tasks, students often show greater participation, interest, and willingness to communicate — factors that contribute to better learning outcomes.


        In contexts where technology offers immediate feedback or allows for collaborative online work, learners also benefit from more autonomy and personalized learning paths, which can boost confidence and foster a more learner-centered environment. 


       However, effective technology integration depends on thoughtful planning, teacher training, and pedagogical balance. The literature warns that simply having access to digital tools does not guarantee improved learning; educators must design meaningful tasks, adapt materials appropriately, and support learners' needs. 


          Furthermore, in settings where access to devices or internet is limited, or where teachers lack sufficient training, the potential benefits may not be realized — which underlines the importance of institutional support and professional development for successful implementation. 



Source: Günüç, S. (2023). Technology Integration in English Language Teaching and Learning. International Journal of Language Learning and Applied Linguistics. Nishat Tasneem (2024). The Impact of Technology-Enhanced EFL Reading Classes on Learners' Performances and Participations. International Journal of English Learning and Applied Linguistics.

According to the text, what is one key benefit of integrating digital technologies into English-language teaching?


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            Perisylvian polymicrogyria (PMG) is a malformation of cortical development in which the cortex around the Sylvian fissures shows excessive small gyri and abnormal cortical lamination. This regional form of PMG is among the commonest patterns seen on MRI and may vary from focal posterior perisylvian involvement to extensive bilateral disease that (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) extends beyond the perisylvian region. Imaging typically demonstrates a thickened, irregular cortical ribbon with shallow sulci and an irregular gray–white matter junction, which is best characterized using high-resolution MRI.



            Clinically, perisylvian PMG—especially when bilateral—is frequently associated with oromotor dysfunction (dysarthria, feeding and swallowing difficulties), language impairments, cognitive delay, and epilepsy; severity correlates with the extent and symmetry of cortical involvement. The condition is genetically and etiologically heterogeneous: cases may be sporadic, associated with prenatal injury (for example infectious or vascular insults), or linked to chromosomal and single-gene variants in some familial forms. Management focuses on symptomatic therapies (speech/feeding therapy, epilepsy control) and genetic/neurological evaluation when appropriate.



Source: Barkovich, A. J., Guerrini, R., Kuzniecky, R. I., Jackson, G. D., & Dobyns, W. B. (2010). Current concepts of polymicrogyria. Neuroradiology. Leventer, R. J., Jansen, A., Pilz, D. T., et al. (2010). Clinical and imaging heterogeneity of polymicrogyria. Brain.

In the sentence “The condition is genetically and etiologically heterogeneous: cases may be sporadic, associated with prenatal injury, or linked to chromosomal and single-gene variants in some familial forms.”, what does the word “cases” refer to?
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Q3946983 Inglês

            Perisylvian polymicrogyria (PMG) is a malformation of cortical development in which the cortex around the Sylvian fissures shows excessive small gyri and abnormal cortical lamination. This regional form of PMG is among the commonest patterns seen on MRI and may vary from focal posterior perisylvian involvement to extensive bilateral disease that (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) extends beyond the perisylvian region. Imaging typically demonstrates a thickened, irregular cortical ribbon with shallow sulci and an irregular gray–white matter junction, which is best characterized using high-resolution MRI.



            Clinically, perisylvian PMG—especially when bilateral—is frequently associated with oromotor dysfunction (dysarthria, feeding and swallowing difficulties), language impairments, cognitive delay, and epilepsy; severity correlates with the extent and symmetry of cortical involvement. The condition is genetically and etiologically heterogeneous: cases may be sporadic, associated with prenatal injury (for example infectious or vascular insults), or linked to chromosomal and single-gene variants in some familial forms. Management focuses on symptomatic therapies (speech/feeding therapy, epilepsy control) and genetic/neurological evaluation when appropriate.



Source: Barkovich, A. J., Guerrini, R., Kuzniecky, R. I., Jackson, G. D., & Dobyns, W. B. (2010). Current concepts of polymicrogyria. Neuroradiology. Leventer, R. J., Jansen, A., Pilz, D. T., et al. (2010). Clinical and imaging heterogeneity of polymicrogyria. Brain.

According to the text, which statement best describes perisylvian polymicrogyria?
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Teacher Qualifications, Professionalism, Competencies, and Benchmarks


To achieve professionalism, English language teachers (both native English-speaking teachers [NESTs] and nonnative English-speaking teachers [NNESTs]) need to gain competence in disciplinary content knowledge about the nature of language, language learning, and language teaching, as well as pedagogical content knowledge regarding teaching strategies that they can use to make their teaching contextually appropriate and effective. Teachers also need to achieve the ability to use English effectively for different purposes, and acquire knowledge about English that gives them the skills to analyze and explain the language. In addition, teachers need to engage in reflective activities and classroom-based research as part of developing teacher qualifications, in order to be able to make a connection between these bodies of knowledge and their practice and continue their professional development. Benchmarks developed to measure teachers' English language proficiency need to reflect local needs and constraints as well as respond to the role of English as a lingua franca.


Content extracted and adapted from:

DOĞANÇAY-AKTUNA, Seran; HARDMAN, Joel. Teacher qualifications, professionalism, competencies, and benchmarks: Nonnative English-speaking teachers (NNESTs). 2018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0034
The mention of “English as a lingua franca”, in Text 2, suggests that English:
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Teacher Qualifications, Professionalism, Competencies, and Benchmarks


To achieve professionalism, English language teachers (both native English-speaking teachers [NESTs] and nonnative English-speaking teachers [NNESTs]) need to gain competence in disciplinary content knowledge about the nature of language, language learning, and language teaching, as well as pedagogical content knowledge regarding teaching strategies that they can use to make their teaching contextually appropriate and effective. Teachers also need to achieve the ability to use English effectively for different purposes, and acquire knowledge about English that gives them the skills to analyze and explain the language. In addition, teachers need to engage in reflective activities and classroom-based research as part of developing teacher qualifications, in order to be able to make a connection between these bodies of knowledge and their practice and continue their professional development. Benchmarks developed to measure teachers' English language proficiency need to reflect local needs and constraints as well as respond to the role of English as a lingua franca.


Content extracted and adapted from:

DOĞANÇAY-AKTUNA, Seran; HARDMAN, Joel. Teacher qualifications, professionalism, competencies, and benchmarks: Nonnative English-speaking teachers (NNESTs). 2018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0034
Based on Text 2, select the only alternative that correctly reflects its main focus:
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TEXT 1


The Decolonial Option in English Teaching: Can the Subaltern Act?


In this reflective article that straddles the personal and the professional, the author shares his critical thoughts on the impact of the steady stream of discourse on the native speaker/nonnative speaker (NS/NNS) inequity in the field of TESOL. His contention is that more than a quarter century of the discoursal output has not in any significant way altered the ground reality of NNS subordination. Therefore, he further contends, it is legitimate to ask what the discourse has achieved, where it has fallen short, why it has fallen short, and what needs to be done. Drawing insights from the works of Gramsci (1971) on hegemony and subalternity, and Mignolo (2010) on decoloniality, the author characterizes the NNS community as a subaltern community and argues that, if it wishes to effectively disrupt the hegemonic power structure, the only option open to it is a decolonial option which demands resultoriented action, not just “intellectual elaboration.” Accordingly, he presents the contours of a five-point plan of action for the consideration of the subaltern community. He claims that only a collective, concerted, and coordinated set of actions carries the potential to shake the foundation of the hegemonic power structure and move the subaltern community forward.


Excerpt extracted and adapted from: KUMARAVADIVELU, Bala. The decolonial option in English teaching: Can the subaltern act? TESOL Quarterly, [S.l.], v. 50, n. 1, p. 66–85, 2016. DOI: 10.1002/tesq.202. Available in: https://doi.org/10.1002/tesq.202. 

Analyzing the following passage from Text 1, where it is said that “it is legitimate to ask what the discourse has achieved, where it has fallen short, why it has fallen short, and what needs to be done”, it is correct to affirm that the underlined phrasal verb (fallen short) semantically suggests:
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TEXT 1


The Decolonial Option in English Teaching: Can the Subaltern Act?


In this reflective article that straddles the personal and the professional, the author shares his critical thoughts on the impact of the steady stream of discourse on the native speaker/nonnative speaker (NS/NNS) inequity in the field of TESOL. His contention is that more than a quarter century of the discoursal output has not in any significant way altered the ground reality of NNS subordination. Therefore, he further contends, it is legitimate to ask what the discourse has achieved, where it has fallen short, why it has fallen short, and what needs to be done. Drawing insights from the works of Gramsci (1971) on hegemony and subalternity, and Mignolo (2010) on decoloniality, the author characterizes the NNS community as a subaltern community and argues that, if it wishes to effectively disrupt the hegemonic power structure, the only option open to it is a decolonial option which demands resultoriented action, not just “intellectual elaboration.” Accordingly, he presents the contours of a five-point plan of action for the consideration of the subaltern community. He claims that only a collective, concerted, and coordinated set of actions carries the potential to shake the foundation of the hegemonic power structure and move the subaltern community forward.


Excerpt extracted and adapted from: KUMARAVADIVELU, Bala. The decolonial option in English teaching: Can the subaltern act? TESOL Quarterly, [S.l.], v. 50, n. 1, p. 66–85, 2016. DOI: 10.1002/tesq.202. Available in: https://doi.org/10.1002/tesq.202. 

According to the author, what has been the impact of decades of debate on native speakers (NS) and non-native speakers (NNS) inequity in the field of TESOL?
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TEXT 1


The Decolonial Option in English Teaching: Can the Subaltern Act?


In this reflective article that straddles the personal and the professional, the author shares his critical thoughts on the impact of the steady stream of discourse on the native speaker/nonnative speaker (NS/NNS) inequity in the field of TESOL. His contention is that more than a quarter century of the discoursal output has not in any significant way altered the ground reality of NNS subordination. Therefore, he further contends, it is legitimate to ask what the discourse has achieved, where it has fallen short, why it has fallen short, and what needs to be done. Drawing insights from the works of Gramsci (1971) on hegemony and subalternity, and Mignolo (2010) on decoloniality, the author characterizes the NNS community as a subaltern community and argues that, if it wishes to effectively disrupt the hegemonic power structure, the only option open to it is a decolonial option which demands resultoriented action, not just “intellectual elaboration.” Accordingly, he presents the contours of a five-point plan of action for the consideration of the subaltern community. He claims that only a collective, concerted, and coordinated set of actions carries the potential to shake the foundation of the hegemonic power structure and move the subaltern community forward.


Excerpt extracted and adapted from: KUMARAVADIVELU, Bala. The decolonial option in English teaching: Can the subaltern act? TESOL Quarterly, [S.l.], v. 50, n. 1, p. 66–85, 2016. DOI: 10.1002/tesq.202. Available in: https://doi.org/10.1002/tesq.202. 

Based on Text 1 and the author’s considerations regarding native speakers (NS) and non-native speakers (NNS) of English in the field of TESOL, analyze the following statements:
I. NS are considered a subaltern professional group in comparison with NNS.
II. NNS could be considered an emerging elite within TESOL.
III. NNS are usually seen as a marginalized or subaltern community.
IV. NNS are a group resistant to change. V. The inequity between NS and NNS is a temporary phenomenon in education.

Now, select the CORRECT alternative, whose statement(s) is/are true:
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Respostas
361: C
362: D
363: E
364: B
365: C
366: E
367: B
368: A
369: D
370: B
371: A
372: E
373: B
374: C
375: C
376: B
377: C
378: A
379: C
380: D