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Q3128398 Inglês
Which of the following sentences CORRECTLY converts the direct speech into reported speech with all necessary changes in tense, pronouns, and time expressions? Direct Speech:
"I have been working on this project for two weeks, but I can't finish it before next Monday because my colleagues aren't helping me," John explained yesterday.
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Q3128397 Inglês
In the following passage, which option CORRECTLY identifies all the contextually appropriate references (lexical cohesion) used to avoid repetition and maintain coherence?
Original Passage: "The team discussed the project for several hours. They wanted to ensure that it was both innovative and feasible. However, the budget constraints made the planning difficult, and the members had to reconsider their approach. After some adjustments, the plan was finally approved by the committee, who appreciated its practicality."
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Q3128396 Inglês
Linguistic variation refers to the differences in language use across different regions, social groups, or contexts. In the context of English language teaching, especially in countries like Brazil, where English is a foreign language, incorporating linguistic variation plays a crucial role in developing students' communicative competence. English is not a monolithic language; it has many varieties, including British,American,Australian, Indian, and Nigerian English, among others. Each variety is associated with different accents, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural contexts.
One challenge in English language teaching is the overemphasis on certain "standard" forms of English, often British or American, to the exclusion of other varieties. This can lead to a narrow understanding of the language and limit students' ability to interact in global contexts where English is spoken in diverse forms. By exposing students to different accents, dialects, and usages, teachers can prepare them for real-world communication, where English functions as a global lingua franca. This approach also promotes linguistic tolerance and awareness, teaching students that no variety is inherently superior to another, but that different varieties serve different communicative purposes.
For example, a Brazilian student learning British English may encounter challenges when interacting with a Nigerian English speaker due to different pronunciations and expressions. Thus, it's important that students not only learn the grammatical structure of English but also develop the ability to adapt to and understand different varieties of English. This adaptability enhances their global communication skills.
Additionally, the Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) encourages teaching English as a means of fostering global citizenship  and intercultural communication, which implicitly requires an understanding of linguistic variation. Recognizing English as a plural language, with many forms and functions, aligns with the goal of preparing students for global engagement.

Canagarajah, S. (2006). The Place of World Englishes in Composition: Pluralization Continued.College Composition and Communication, 57(4), 586-619.



Why is it important to include linguistic variation in English language teaching, particularly in non-English-speaking countries?
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Q3128395 Inglês
How does the inclusion of English in Brazil's Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) reflect a shift in the role of foreign language education, and what are its potential implications for students' global engagement?
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Q3128394 Inglês
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What is the main idea conveyed by the comic about the "Climate Scientists' Support Group"?
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Q3128393 Inglês
Text 2

Call Me Libertad
Some of the things we see are apples with worms,
Maggots, expired juices, and other badly spoiled food.
Others are denied basic care, like fever or cold medicine.
The medical department solution?
“Drink a lot of water.”
Every day we wonder who will be deported next.
Every morning we look around for our friends.
We make sure they are still here.
Those who are deported are taken at the wee hours,
Setting that fear among us as if we were kids afraid of the dark.
While we wait behind these walls, all we can do is watch.
Watch all that we've worked for all these years go down in flames.
And our families?
They are scattered, living with relatives.
And our children?
They ask and wonder, “When is Daddy coming home?”
We don't ask for much. Just for liberty and justice for all.
HIDALGO, C.
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What literary technique does the poem use to convey the sense of fear and uncertainty experienced by the speaker?
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Q3128392 Inglês
Text 2

Call Me Libertad
Some of the things we see are apples with worms,
Maggots, expired juices, and other badly spoiled food.
Others are denied basic care, like fever or cold medicine.
The medical department solution?
“Drink a lot of water.”
Every day we wonder who will be deported next.
Every morning we look around for our friends.
We make sure they are still here.
Those who are deported are taken at the wee hours,
Setting that fear among us as if we were kids afraid of the dark.
While we wait behind these walls, all we can do is watch.
Watch all that we've worked for all these years go down in flames.
And our families?
They are scattered, living with relatives.
And our children?
They ask and wonder, “When is Daddy coming home?”
We don't ask for much. Just for liberty and justice for all.
HIDALGO, C.
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What is the central theme of the poem Call Me Libertad
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Q3128391 Inglês
Text 1


Generation y or the millennials: digital natives

  The revolution was shaped by the millennials or generation Y. Also known as digital natives, millennials are those born between 1982 and 1994 and technology is part of their everyday lives: all their activities are mediated by a screen. The concept of on and off is completely integrated into their lives. However, they were not born into it; they migrated to the digital world from the analogue one in which they were living.

   Unlike previous generations, because of the economic crisis, the world requires them to be better trained to get a job, as competition is increasing. Unlike their parents, Generation X, digital natives are not satisfied with the world around them and are ambitious and want to achieve their goals.

    However, the millennial generation is labelled as being lazy, narcissistic and spoilt. In fact, in 2014, Time magazine labelled them as the me-me-me generation.


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Why did the 2014 Time magazine label millennials as the "me-me-me generation," according to the text?
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Q3128390 Inglês
Text 1


Generation y or the millennials: digital natives

  The revolution was shaped by the millennials or generation Y. Also known as digital natives, millennials are those born between 1982 and 1994 and technology is part of their everyday lives: all their activities are mediated by a screen. The concept of on and off is completely integrated into their lives. However, they were not born into it; they migrated to the digital world from the analogue one in which they were living.

   Unlike previous generations, because of the economic crisis, the world requires them to be better trained to get a job, as competition is increasing. Unlike their parents, Generation X, digital natives are not satisfied with the world around them and are ambitious and want to achieve their goals.

    However, the millennial generation is labelled as being lazy, narcissistic and spoilt. In fact, in 2014, Time magazine labelled them as the me-me-me generation.


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Which statement best explains the difference between millennials and Generation X as described in the text?
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Q3126040 Inglês
TEXT II

Is AI the future of education in the South East?
27 May 2024 - Jacob Panons, BBC News, South East
“Artificial intelligence (AI) in education was once just considered a tool used by pupils to help write their essays, but schools themselves in the South East are beginning to harness the technology too.

A West Sussex boarding prep school now has an AI head teacher acting as a "co-pilot" with the school's human leader Tom Rogerson.

Cottesmore School has also allowed students to design their perfect tutor using the technology.

The government has said AI has the power to "transform education".


- How AI is being used

Some schools in the South East have used the technology to help with formatting worksheets, but the AI head teacher was brought in to give advice on issues such as how to support teachers and staff members, as well as ways to help children with additional needs.

Mr Rogerson, head teacher at Cottesmore School, said: "It's there for advice and to clarify thoughts and as a sounding board."

On top of this the AI tutors were adopted so students could ask questions when one-on-one time with their teachers was not available.

The school in Pease Pottage, which educates children aged eight to 13, also set up the "my future school" project, where children design their perfect imaginary school with the help of AI.

         AI has also been incorporated into lessons in Turner Schools in Folkestone, Kent, to teach students about how to use it responsibly.”
Source: https://bbc.com/news/articles/c999k57ky7ro
Read TEXT II and answer the question: In the sentence "Cottesmore School has also allowed students to design their perfect tutor using the technology.", what is the function of the word "also"?
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Q3126039 Inglês
TEXT II

Is AI the future of education in the South East?
27 May 2024 - Jacob Panons, BBC News, South East
“Artificial intelligence (AI) in education was once just considered a tool used by pupils to help write their essays, but schools themselves in the South East are beginning to harness the technology too.

A West Sussex boarding prep school now has an AI head teacher acting as a "co-pilot" with the school's human leader Tom Rogerson.

Cottesmore School has also allowed students to design their perfect tutor using the technology.

The government has said AI has the power to "transform education".


- How AI is being used

Some schools in the South East have used the technology to help with formatting worksheets, but the AI head teacher was brought in to give advice on issues such as how to support teachers and staff members, as well as ways to help children with additional needs.

Mr Rogerson, head teacher at Cottesmore School, said: "It's there for advice and to clarify thoughts and as a sounding board."

On top of this the AI tutors were adopted so students could ask questions when one-on-one time with their teachers was not available.

The school in Pease Pottage, which educates children aged eight to 13, also set up the "my future school" project, where children design their perfect imaginary school with the help of AI.

         AI has also been incorporated into lessons in Turner Schools in Folkestone, Kent, to teach students about how to use it responsibly.”
Source: https://bbc.com/news/articles/c999k57ky7ro
Read TEXT II and answer the question: What is the significance of the "my future school" project at Cottesmore School?
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Q3126038 Inglês
TEXT II

Is AI the future of education in the South East?
27 May 2024 - Jacob Panons, BBC News, South East
“Artificial intelligence (AI) in education was once just considered a tool used by pupils to help write their essays, but schools themselves in the South East are beginning to harness the technology too.

A West Sussex boarding prep school now has an AI head teacher acting as a "co-pilot" with the school's human leader Tom Rogerson.

Cottesmore School has also allowed students to design their perfect tutor using the technology.

The government has said AI has the power to "transform education".


- How AI is being used

Some schools in the South East have used the technology to help with formatting worksheets, but the AI head teacher was brought in to give advice on issues such as how to support teachers and staff members, as well as ways to help children with additional needs.

Mr Rogerson, head teacher at Cottesmore School, said: "It's there for advice and to clarify thoughts and as a sounding board."

On top of this the AI tutors were adopted so students could ask questions when one-on-one time with their teachers was not available.

The school in Pease Pottage, which educates children aged eight to 13, also set up the "my future school" project, where children design their perfect imaginary school with the help of AI.

         AI has also been incorporated into lessons in Turner Schools in Folkestone, Kent, to teach students about how to use it responsibly.”
Source: https://bbc.com/news/articles/c999k57ky7ro
Read TEXT II and answer the question: What is the main purpose of using AI in education at Cottesmore School? 
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Q3126037 Inglês
TEXT I

"The Road Not Taken"
By Robert Frost (1916)

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted
wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
In the line “And looked down one as far as I could,” from TEXT I, the word "as" is functioning as: 
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Q3126036 Inglês
TEXT I

"The Road Not Taken"
By Robert Frost (1916)

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted
wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Read TEXT I and answer the question: Which of the following alternatives best describes the central theme of the poem?
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Q3126035 Inglês
TEXT I
"The Road Not Taken" By Robert Frost (1916)
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.
Read TEXT I and answer the question: What does the speaker most likely mean when he says, “I doubted if I should ever come back” (line 15)?
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Q3123433 Inglês
Choose the alternative that contains irregular verbs correctly conjugated in the simple past.
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Q3123432 Inglês
Analyze the following statements and select the CORRECT alternative.
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Q3123431 Inglês

INSTRUCTION: Read the comic strip below to answer question.



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What is the best translation for the term “would like”?

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Q3123430 Inglês

Analyze strips I, II and II below:


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II Q7_2.png (758×221)

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III Q7_3.png (757×221)

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What verb tenses are in strips I, II and III, respectively?

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Q3123429 Inglês
Complete correctly the following sentences using “in”, “on” or “at”.

1. There’s a bug _____ your face. 2. We love to travel ____ the summer. 3. His birthday is ____ June. 4. Our flight arrived ____ nine o’clock. 5. The girls play tennis ____ Mondays.

Select the alternative that presents the words that correctly fill in the gaps, considering the sentences from top to bottom.
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Respostas
7061: D
7062: B
7063: B
7064: B
7065: A
7066: A
7067: A
7068: C
7069: D
7070: E
7071: D
7072: B
7073: E
7074: D
7075: C
7076: C
7077: D
7078: E
7079: B
7080: A