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Sobre interpretação de texto | reading comprehension em inglês
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Of Madame L’Espanaye no traces were here seen; but an unusual quantity of soot being observed in the fire-place, a search was made in the chimney, and (horrible to relate!) the corpse of the daughter, head downward, was dragged therefrom; it having been thus forced up the narrow aperture for a considerable distance. The body was quite warm. Upon examining it, many excoriations were perceived, no doubt occasioned by the violence with which it had been thrust up and disengaged. Upon the face were many severe scratches, and, upon the throat, dark bruises, and deep indentations of finger nails, as if the deceased had been throttled to death.
After a thorough investigation of every portion of the house, without farther discovery, the party made its way into a small paved yard in the rear of the building, where lay the corpse of the old lady, with her throat so entirely cut that, upon an attempt to raise her, the head fell off. The body, as well as the head, was fearfully mutilated - the former so much so as scarcely to retain any semblance of humanity.
To this horrible mystery there is not as yet, we believe, the slightest clew…”

Adapted from: <http://www.glasbergen.com/tag/tourist-cartoons/>
Accessed on July 17th, 2011.
Select the proposition(s) below that can be used to REPLACE the underlined expression in the sentence “If you need to reach me, call my shellphone”.
To communicate with me.

Adapted from: <http://www.glasbergen.com/tag/tourist-cartoons/>
Accessed on July 17th, 2011.
Select the proposition(s) below that can be used to REPLACE the underlined expression in the sentence “If you need to reach me, call my shellphone”.
To get in touch with me.

Adapted from: <http://www.glasbergen.com/tag/tourist-cartoons/>
Accessed on July 17th, 2011.
Select the proposition(s) below that can be used to REPLACE the underlined expression in the sentence “If you need to reach me, call my shellphone”.
To stop thinking about me.

Adapted from: <http://www.glasbergen.com/tag/tourist-cartoons/>
Accessed on July 17th, 2011.
Select the proposition(s) below that can be used to REPLACE the underlined expression in the sentence “If you need to reach me, call my shellphone”.
To get away from me.

Adapted from: <http://www.glasbergen.com/tag/tourist-cartoons/>
Accessed on July 17th, 2011.
According to the cartoon above, it is CORRECT to state that:
the man’s wife doesn’t allow him to be on vacation without a mobile phone.

Adapted from: <http://www.glasbergen.com/tag/tourist-cartoons/>
Accessed on July 17th, 2011.
According to the cartoon above, it is CORRECT to state that:
the name BlackBerry is used in the cartoon as a synonym for mobile phone.

Adapted from: <http://www.glasbergen.com/tag/tourist-cartoons/>
Accessed on July 17th, 2011.
According to the cartoon above, it is CORRECT to state that:
the man is lost and he is trying to make contact with his wife through a shell.

Adapted from: <http://www.glasbergen.com/tag/tourist-cartoons/>
Accessed on July 17th, 2011.
According to the cartoon above, it is CORRECT to state that:
it criticizes the fact that people need to be connected all the time.

Adapted from: <http://www.glasbergen.com/tag/tourist-cartoons/>
Accessed on July 17th, 2011.
According to the cartoon above, it is CORRECT to state that:
it satirizes people who cannot live without using mobile phones.
Text 3

Play it Forward Adventures combines volunteerism with active outdoor adventure making every vacation a personal, all-encompassing experience.
Volunteer. Build desks for school children in Thailand, read stories to orphans in Kenya, or construct a home for a family in Guatemala. Opportunities to volunteer are endless and the needs around the world are abundant. One person can make a difference.
Explore. Treat yourself to active, outdoor adventures that will leave you feeling invigorated. Mountain bike through corn fields, conquer a volcano, or kayak untapped waters. Wherever our adventures take you, we promise an open air approach.
Connect. Connect with yourself or a loved one when you step away from the comforts of home to experience something new and different. Share special moments with locals and like-minded travelers making memories that will last you a lifetime.
Time to reflect and relax is built in to every tour making each experience as much rejuvenating as it is rewarding.
Play it forward on your next vacation getaway!
Adapted from: <http://www.flyforgood.com/nonprofit.php?page_id=100>
Select the proposition(s) which contains (contain) CORRECT definitions for the underlined words/expressions in text 3.
rewarding – giving satisfaction and happiness
Text 3

Play it Forward Adventures combines volunteerism with active outdoor adventure making every vacation a personal, all-encompassing experience.
Volunteer. Build desks for school children in Thailand, read stories to orphans in Kenya, or construct a home for a family in Guatemala. Opportunities to volunteer are endless and the needs around the world are abundant. One person can make a difference.
Explore. Treat yourself to active, outdoor adventures that will leave you feeling invigorated. Mountain bike through corn fields, conquer a volcano, or kayak untapped waters. Wherever our adventures take you, we promise an open air approach.
Connect. Connect with yourself or a loved one when you step away from the comforts of home to experience something new and different. Share special moments with locals and like-minded travelers making memories that will last you a lifetime.
Time to reflect and relax is built in to every tour making each experience as much rejuvenating as it is rewarding.
Play it forward on your next vacation getaway!
Adapted from: <http://www.flyforgood.com/nonprofit.php?page_id=100>
Select the proposition(s) which contains (contain) CORRECT definitions for the underlined words/expressions in text 3.
share – hide something from someone
Text 3

Play it Forward Adventures combines volunteerism with active outdoor adventure making every vacation a personal, all-encompassing experience.
Volunteer. Build desks for school children in Thailand, read stories to orphans in Kenya, or construct a home for a family in Guatemala. Opportunities to volunteer are endless and the needs around the world are abundant. One person can make a difference.
Explore. Treat yourself to active, outdoor adventures that will leave you feeling invigorated. Mountain bike through corn fields, conquer a volcano, or kayak untapped waters. Wherever our adventures take you, we promise an open air approach.
Connect. Connect with yourself or a loved one when you step away from the comforts of home to experience something new and different. Share special moments with locals and like-minded travelers making memories that will last you a lifetime.
Time to reflect and relax is built in to every tour making each experience as much rejuvenating as it is rewarding.
Play it forward on your next vacation getaway!
Adapted from: <http://www.flyforgood.com/nonprofit.php?page_id=100>
Select the proposition(s) which contains (contain) CORRECT definitions for the underlined words/expressions in text 3.
outdoor – happening in the open air
Text 3

Play it Forward Adventures combines volunteerism with active outdoor adventure making every vacation a personal, all-encompassing experience.
Volunteer. Build desks for school children in Thailand, read stories to orphans in Kenya, or construct a home for a family in Guatemala. Opportunities to volunteer are endless and the needs around the world are abundant. One person can make a difference.
Explore. Treat yourself to active, outdoor adventures that will leave you feeling invigorated. Mountain bike through corn fields, conquer a volcano, or kayak untapped waters. Wherever our adventures take you, we promise an open air approach.
Connect. Connect with yourself or a loved one when you step away from the comforts of home to experience something new and different. Share special moments with locals and like-minded travelers making memories that will last you a lifetime.
Time to reflect and relax is built in to every tour making each experience as much rejuvenating as it is rewarding.
Play it forward on your next vacation getaway!
Adapted from: <http://www.flyforgood.com/nonprofit.php?page_id=100>
According to text 3, select the CORRECT proposition to answer the following question:
What does
offer to volunteers?
Occasions to meet people with similar interests.
Text 3

Play it Forward Adventures combines volunteerism with active outdoor adventure making every vacation a personal, all-encompassing experience.
Volunteer. Build desks for school children in Thailand, read stories to orphans in Kenya, or construct a home for a family in Guatemala. Opportunities to volunteer are endless and the needs around the world are abundant. One person can make a difference.
Explore. Treat yourself to active, outdoor adventures that will leave you feeling invigorated. Mountain bike through corn fields, conquer a volcano, or kayak untapped waters. Wherever our adventures take you, we promise an open air approach.
Connect. Connect with yourself or a loved one when you step away from the comforts of home to experience something new and different. Share special moments with locals and like-minded travelers making memories that will last you a lifetime.
Time to reflect and relax is built in to every tour making each experience as much rejuvenating as it is rewarding.
Play it forward on your next vacation getaway!
Adapted from: <http://www.flyforgood.com/nonprofit.php?page_id=100>
According to text 3, select the CORRECT proposition to answer the following question:
What does
offer to volunteers?
The advantage of having a comfortable vacation.
Text 3

Play it Forward Adventures combines volunteerism with active outdoor adventure making every vacation a personal, all-encompassing experience.
Volunteer. Build desks for school children in Thailand, read stories to orphans in Kenya, or construct a home for a family in Guatemala. Opportunities to volunteer are endless and the needs around the world are abundant. One person can make a difference.
Explore. Treat yourself to active, outdoor adventures that will leave you feeling invigorated. Mountain bike through corn fields, conquer a volcano, or kayak untapped waters. Wherever our adventures take you, we promise an open air approach.
Connect. Connect with yourself or a loved one when you step away from the comforts of home to experience something new and different. Share special moments with locals and like-minded travelers making memories that will last you a lifetime.
Time to reflect and relax is built in to every tour making each experience as much rejuvenating as it is rewarding.
Play it forward on your next vacation getaway!
Adapted from: <http://www.flyforgood.com/nonprofit.php?page_id=100>
According to text 3, select the CORRECT proposition to answer the following question:
What does
offer to volunteers?
Adventures to make people feel re-energized.
Text 3

Play it Forward Adventures combines volunteerism with active outdoor adventure making every vacation a personal, all-encompassing experience.
Volunteer. Build desks for school children in Thailand, read stories to orphans in Kenya, or construct a home for a family in Guatemala. Opportunities to volunteer are endless and the needs around the world are abundant. One person can make a difference.
Explore. Treat yourself to active, outdoor adventures that will leave you feeling invigorated. Mountain bike through corn fields, conquer a volcano, or kayak untapped waters. Wherever our adventures take you, we promise an open air approach.
Connect. Connect with yourself or a loved one when you step away from the comforts of home to experience something new and different. Share special moments with locals and like-minded travelers making memories that will last you a lifetime.
Time to reflect and relax is built in to every tour making each experience as much rejuvenating as it is rewarding.
Play it forward on your next vacation getaway!
Adapted from: <http://www.flyforgood.com/nonprofit.php?page_id=100>
According to text 3, select the CORRECT proposition to answer the following question:
What does
offer to volunteers?
Chances to help improve the quality of life across the globe.
Text 3

Play it Forward Adventures combines volunteerism with active outdoor adventure making every vacation a personal, all-encompassing experience.
Volunteer. Build desks for school children in Thailand, read stories to orphans in Kenya, or construct a home for a family in Guatemala. Opportunities to volunteer are endless and the needs around the world are abundant. One person can make a difference.
Explore. Treat yourself to active, outdoor adventures that will leave you feeling invigorated. Mountain bike through corn fields, conquer a volcano, or kayak untapped waters. Wherever our adventures take you, we promise an open air approach.
Connect. Connect with yourself or a loved one when you step away from the comforts of home to experience something new and different. Share special moments with locals and like-minded travelers making memories that will last you a lifetime.
Time to reflect and relax is built in to every tour making each experience as much rejuvenating as it is rewarding.
Play it forward on your next vacation getaway!
Adapted from: <http://www.flyforgood.com/nonprofit.php?page_id=100>
According to text 3, select the CORRECT proposition to answer the following question:
What does
offer to volunteers?
Cheap trips organized according to one’s funds.
Text 3

Play it Forward Adventures combines volunteerism with active outdoor adventure making every vacation a personal, all-encompassing experience.
Volunteer. Build desks for school children in Thailand, read stories to orphans in Kenya, or construct a home for a family in Guatemala. Opportunities to volunteer are endless and the needs around the world are abundant. One person can make a difference.
Explore. Treat yourself to active, outdoor adventures that will leave you feeling invigorated. Mountain bike through corn fields, conquer a volcano, or kayak untapped waters. Wherever our adventures take you, we promise an open air approach.
Connect. Connect with yourself or a loved one when you step away from the comforts of home to experience something new and different. Share special moments with locals and like-minded travelers making memories that will last you a lifetime.
Time to reflect and relax is built in to every tour making each experience as much rejuvenating as it is rewarding.
Play it forward on your next vacation getaway!
Adapted from: <http://www.flyforgood.com/nonprofit.php?page_id=100>
According to text 3, select the CORRECT proposition to answer the following question:
What does
offer to volunteers?
Opportunities to have fun while helping others.
Text 2

At Greenheart Travel we are passionate about helping people reach their full potential through unforgettable experiences abroad. Whether you want to teach in the Republic of Georgia, spend a high school semester in Spain or volunteer with the Maasai tribe in East Africa, we’ll help you get there.
Greenheart Travel is part of the Center for Cultural Interchange, an environmentally responsible volunteer organization founded in 1985 to promote cultural understanding, academic development, environmental consciousness and world peace. As the leading eco-friendly exchange organization, Greenheart Travel envisions a sustainable world where cultural differences are celebrated and people are empowered to continually expand their hearts and minds.
Adapted from: <http://www.flyforgood.com/nonprofit.php?page_id=614>
Accessed on July 17th., 2011.
According to the sentence “Whether you want to teach in the Republic of Georgia, spend a high school semester in Spain or volunteer with the Maasai tribe in East Africa, we’ll help you get there”, it is CORRECT to state that:
Greenheart Travel has the potential to help people to get a variety of experiences abroad.