INGLES PET 3

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1 – Propagandas are messages intended to persuade readers to accept ideas or to behave in a
certain way. What is the purpose of the two propaganda campaigns?
The first propaganda seeks to reach the children's public, it invites children to play and have fun in a
lego world. The second propaganda makes a joke with the word "donut", telling us not to stop being
children.
2 – Which of these characteristics of propaganda campaigns can you find in those examples?
a) A specific group’s agenda is represented. Yes
b) The central message is highlighted. Yes
c) Emotions and feelings are evoked. No
d) Use of statements. Yes
e) Use of Imperative. Yes
f) Strategic use of color. Yes
g) Images cause impact. No
h) Use of short sentences. Yes
3 – Another way of conveying a message in a clear and compelling way is by using infographics.
Which of the following characteristics can you find in this section of an infographic?
a) Puts together lots of data. No
b) Focuses on relevant information. Yes
c) Presents data visually. Yes
d) Incorporates branding. No
e) Conveys intended meaning clearly. Yes
f) Cites data sources. No
g) Offers reliable information. No
h) Is adequately promotional. No
4 – Infographics may share some features with propaganda campaigns. Which characteristics in
activity 2 would you say this infographic section presents?
- Strategic use of color.
- Use of statements.
- Use of short sentences.
5 – The article on slow fashion suggests we create a capsule wardrobe, “a collection of a few
essential items of clothing that don’t go out of fashion, such as skirts, trousers, and coats, which can
then be augmented with seasonal pieces.” With a classmate, think of your wardrobes and decide on 3
changes you could make to follow this concept.
I could keep my clothes organized by color, keeping everything more organized.
I might need to buy more pants, because the ones I have are few.
I should give away my clothes I don't wear anymore.
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1 – Read the last part of the infographic presented on "Semana 1" and discuss:
a) Based on the features of “Slow and Fast Fashion”, in what ways is fashion an expression
of consumerism in your community? It changes consumer behavior, and can hinder or help
to have a more sustainable world.
b) Can you think of an example of ethical and unethical propaganda?
Ethical: Propaganda that influences the proper use and correct disposal of the object.
Unethical: Propaganda that influences consumerism as if it were something good.
c) How can propaganda campaigns influence people’s opinions?
Advertisements present good and bad ideas that influence those who watch to do what is
shown.
2 – Read these excerpts taken from some propaganda campaigns again. Then answer the
question.
I) “But the fact is, to make a single coat, dozens of animals must pay with their lives.”
II) “For any meaningful transformation to take place and hold, the change must happen
gradually.”
The modal verb must in the sentences above indicates that the action is…
c) a deduction
3 – Now read this statement and answer the following question.
I According to the campaigns, we mustn’t kill animals to be fashionable.
What does the word mustn’t indicate in this case?
b) That something is either prohibited or not the right thing to do.
4 – Read the rules and match them to the pictures.
a) You must be on time. b) You must listen to the teacher. c) You mustn’t use your phone in
class. d) You mustn’t run in the corridors. e) You must do your homework.
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1 – Analyze the following sentences. Then, write which sentence provides an example for
the following ideas.
I) “You can no longer turn a blind eye to the issue of sustainability and hope that others will
resolve it […].” A
II) “After all, our ecosystem can only take so much abuse before we need to foot the bill.” A
III) “30% to 50% of wildlife species could be extinct by 2050 due to human activity.” “You
could start building your personal style and assemble your private capsule wardrobe […].” C
IV) “If it feels right, then give it a try and invest in the brand – it might just become a favorite
one in your closet.” B
V) “Since fashion is primarily a visual language of self-expression, how you dress should
emphasize who you are.” B
R: a) Ability (I, II) b) Advice/Probability (IV, V) c) Possibility (III)
2 – In activity 1c, different modal verbs were used to express the idea of possibility. However,
notice that they convey slightly different meanings in context. Complete the explanation in
the box below using suggestion, distinct possibility and speculation.
While the verb could refers to a A Speculation, the verb might indicates a B Distinct
possibility, and the verb can sounds almost like a C Suggestion.
3 – Complete the sentences from the article “Slow Fashion Guide: Everything You Need to
Know” with a modal verb from the box below. The modals have to express the ideas in
parentheses and the use of affirmative or negative forms need to make sense in the context.
a) “By 2030, half the world’s population might (distinct possibility) be living in areas where
there isn’t enough drinking water.”
b) “As a result, I have shelves dedicated for clothes to “wear around the house,” or “things
that could (speculation) come handy”, but a darn hard-time deciding what to wear when
going out when it actually matters.”
c) “I think we can (possibility-suggestion) all agree that fashion trends quickly lose their initial
appeal after enough people jump on the same-style bandwagon.”
d) “By 2050 there could (distinct possibility) be more plastic in the ocean than there is fish.”
e) “Once you realize how the discounted fashion syndicates operate, it shouldn’t (probability)
take long to conclude that this ‘garbage in – garbage out’ business model cannot (ability) be
sustained long-term.”
f) “A part of my closet is still filled with plenty of unremarkable clothes acquired over the
years that didn’t stand the test of time. Having quickly stretched out, or faded, they’ve lost
their initial appeal so I can’t (possibility-suggestion) really wear them in public anymore, but it
would also feel like a waste to just throw them.”
g) “Foremost, [Resisting buying fashion on impulse] saves a lot of money that could (distinct
possibility) be put to better use. Likewise, it frees up space, declutters home, and helps to
keep the mind focused on the more important aspects of life.
1 – Read the following sentences and say which one refers to an action in progress.
R: II) “So, if you’re thinking about buying a fur – don’t.”
2 – Describe what these people are doing. Use the items in the box. The first one is done for
you.
R: a) The woman is sewing.
b) The model is walking down the catwalk.
c) The woman is putting on her boots.
d) The boy and his girlfriend are looking in a store window.
e) The man is trying on a suit.
f) The fashion designer is sketching a design for a dress.
3 – Read the text and answer the following questions.
a) What kind of text is it? It’s a website.
b) What does this text tell us about texting? It talks about an art exhibition that will happen in
the next few days.
c) Based on the text, can we say that there is a relationship between SMS speak (texting
abbreviations) and a type of literature of the past? Yes, because there are registers of old
messages being written using abbreviations like the ones we have today, but 130 years
before the cellphones.
d) Do you think a poem written inthis format today would be considered “literature”? Why
(not)? Yes, it would. Because writers and artists can use a lot of tools to share their ideas,
And everybody knows how to read this format of writing, so since they’re being Understood,
there’s no reason for why not to use it.
e) Would you say this text is informal only because Mark Brown uses some abbreviations in
some parts?I would say it’s informal because it seems like they were only exchanging
messages and not creating an official document.
f) Why did Mark Brown choose to use the abbreviations? It was meant to be funny to the
person reading it and to make it a little harder for everybody to understand. It was also
considered a very clever way to write.
g) In your opinion, what kind of people went to the exhibition? Why? Everyone was
interested in this idea, old and new people that didn’t know that kind of abbreviation was
being used for so long.
4 – Do you know any chat acronyms or abbreviations in English? Yes, “LOL”, “AFK” and
“LMAO”.
5 – Read the following texting abbreviations. Write what they stand for.
b) Before. k) Later.
c) Boyfriend. l) Laughing out loud.
d) By the way. m) Hugs and kisses.
e) Because. n) rolling on the floor laughing.
f) See you. o) what 's up.
g) For your information. p) Thanks.
h) Girlfriend. q) With.
i) Got to go. r) snoring.
j) Just kidding.
1 – Before you read, answer the following questions.
a) a) Do you like reading poems? What are your favorite poets?
R: One bit. My only favorite poet is Carlos Drummond.
b) b) Which themes are usually addressed in poems?
R: Many themes are used, but the poems talk more of love and life.
c) c) Where are poems generally published? Is there any difference between poems
published in printed media and online?
R: The poems are generally published in books, but also are posted in websites and apps.
The difference is mostly how you are going to find and read them once you can read it on
the cellphone, but it certainly feels a little different when compared to reading it in a book.
2 – Poetry is a literary form that combines words and rhythm. It expresses feelings, images,
and ideas through rhymes, melody, and other techniques and styles. Which of the artistic
expressions below are types of poems?
R: a) Acrostic b) Haiku c) Legend d) Limerick g) Sonnet
3 – The internet has impacted several of our activities, including the ways we create and
experience literature. With the evolution of social media, new literary styles have emerged,
such as Instapoetry. “The poems are bite-sized, they fit within the square Instagram frame;
their font is carefully selected, an aesthetic extension of their work” (Available at
https://thegibraltarmagazine.com/instapoetry-agescrolling-literature/. Accessed on June 3,
2020). Have you ever read any instapoem? Do you know any famous instapoet?
R: No. I don’t know.
4 – Read three Rupi Kaur’s instapoems posted on her Instagram profile and match them to
their themes. Write the correct numbers-letters combination. p. 208
R: a. Cultural identity : 3
b. Heartbreak : 2
c. Self-care : 1
5 – Which other characteristics mentioned in Rupi Kaur’s biography can you find in her
poems? Read the poem again and pay attention to the personal pronouns. What are the
individuals addressed in each poem?
R: She talks about herself, about two people, probably herself and her love interest and to
us. She uses to pronouns We, You and talk as if she was talking about herself.
6 – Rupi Kaur’s poems are full of metaphors: a figure of speech which uses one idea to
understand another one. By making use of drawings, the poet also creates multimodal
metaphors (combining verbal and visual language). Write in terms of what the following
things are understood in the poems.
a) past experiences.
R: What is left behind.
b) to end a relationship.
R: The possibility of something good happening.
c) a love relationship.
R: A construction
d) the human body.
R:It’s our own and lifelong home.
e) immigrants.
R: Lose home at the risk of never finding it again.
1 – Before you read:
a) Do you know what influencers are?
R: Yes.
b) Who are the most influential YouTubers in Brazil? Do you know any from your state?
R: Whindersson Nunes and Konrad Dantas are the most influential Youtubers in Brazil.
No, i don’t know.
2 – According to the text:
a) Why are YouTubers considered influencers?
R: Because they have a big impact on what people see.
b) How is YouTube supporting marketing campaigns?
R: With divulgation.
3 – Find the words below in the text and guess their meanings according to the context. Write the
correct combination of letters–numbers.
R: A --- IV
B --- II
C --- III
D --- V
E --- I
4 – Cross out the expressions that cannot be associated with the following terms.
5 – Read the cartoon below entitled “The Dignity of Labor”. Pay attention to the verbal and visual
elements and explain: what is the author’s point of view towards influencers?
R: The author probably thinks that influences don’t work.
6 – “Figurative language is language that’s intended to create an image, association, or other
effect in the mind of the listener or reader that goes beyond the literal meaning or expected use
of the words involved.” (available at https://www.dictionary.com/browse/figurative-language.
Accessed on June 16, 2020). We can do that by using irony, comparisons, exaggerations,
personification, etc.
a) Explain how the irony effect is constructed in the text.
R: The irony is constructed due to the fact that everyone seems to be working hard while the
influencer seem to be relaxing each.
b) Do you agree with the cartoon’s criticism? Why / why not?
R: Yes. Because no have difficult in being a influencer, your job is enjoy a life.