A dimensão intercultural no ensino de Língua Inglesa, conforme preconizado pela Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), vai além do ensino de "curiosidades" sobre países de língua inglesa. Qual é o objetivo central dessa abordagem? 

In the sentence "My brother bought a new laptop last week. Although it was expensive, the computer is very fast," which textual cohesion mechanism is used by the word "it"?

Teaching English in the early years of primary education has specific features that differ from teaching adolescents or adults. Mark T for true and F for false:

(__) The main focus is raising awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity, using playful activities such as games, songs, and stories.
(__) The priority is explicit grammatical correction and the production of complex passive-voice sentences, aiming at academic proficiency.
(__) Contact with English broadens students' awareness of their own mother tongue (Portuguese) through contrast and comparison (metalinguistic awareness).
(__) The goal is to achieve full oral fluency and native-like pronunciation before 6th grade, this being the main indicator of success.

Select the option that shows the correct sequence, from top to bottom.

Skimming and scanning strategies are essential to optimize reading comprehension in English. Analyze the statements below:

I. Skimming is the strategy of reading a text quickly and superficially, focusing on elements such as titles, subtitles, cognates, and the first and last paragraphs, with the goal of grasping the main idea (the "gist").
II. Scanning is the strategy of rapidly searching for a specific piece of information in the text, such as a name, a date, a number, or a keyword, running one's eyes over the text without reading every word.
III. Skimming is the term used for detailed, analytical reading of a text, focusing on every word and grammatical structure for deep comprehension.

Which statements are correct? 

Methodologies and teaching approaches for teaching English in the early and later years of Elementary School When planning English language instruction in Elementary School, the teacher must adapt the approach to the age group. Which methodological practice is most appropriate for the early years (1st to 5th grade)?