Prova OBLI 2024 2 - Nível 8 e 9 anos

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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 1
 
When analyzing the verbal and non-verbal elements of the text, it is inferred
that
A. Obesity is a Brazilian problem, but without a solution.
B. Obesity can be prevented, but the government needs to encourage
people.
C. Obesity can be prevented, and this responsibility lies solely with the
family.
D. Obesity can be prevented by combining healthy eating and physical
exercise.
E. Obesity is a global problem, but it can be combated just by changing
eating habits.
Anotações e Comentários
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 2
Considering the visual elements and the grammatical functions within the
motivational phrase, which of the following interpretations about the
relationship between the phrase and the image is correct?
A. The phrase uses a noun as the subject to label the action depicted,
emphasizing the leap as a goal to be achieved.
B. The phrase employs an adjective modifying the woman's action,
highlighting the quality of her movement in the image.
C. The phrase features an imperative verb urging the viewer to undertake
an action similar to the woman's leap, thereby creating a direct
connection between the viewer and the image.
D. The phrase contains a prepositional phrase that describes the setting,
serving merely as a backdrop without influencing the viewer's
engagement.
E. The phrase includes an interjection expressing emotion to capture
attention but does not relate directly to the action shown in the image.
• Questão número: 3
Arguments Against Animal Testing
Critics argue that animal testing is unethical due to the suffering it causes to
sentient beings. They contend that animals, capable of experiencing pain and
distress, should not be subjected to experimentation for human benefit.
Moreover, the scientific validity of animal testing is questioned, as results from
animal studies often fail to accurately predict human responses. For instance,
a 2013 review highlighted that numerous vaccines effective in animals did not
yield the same success in humans.
— Wikipedia
Arguments in Favor of Animal Testing
Proponents maintain that animal research has been instrumental in numerous
medical advancements, contributing to treatments and vaccines that save
human lives. They argue that, in the absence of viable alternatives, animal
testing remains a necessary component of scientific progress. Institutions like
Harvard Medical School assert that certain therapies require animal testing
before human trials to ensure safety and efficacy.
— Harvard Medical School
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
Based on the texts above, which of the following statements best captures the
main point of disagreement between critics and proponents of animal testing?
A. Whether animals are capable of experiencing pain and distress during
experiments.
B. Whether the benefits of animal testing for human health outweigh the
ethical concerns.
C. Whether animal testing is necessary due to the lack of viable
alternatives.
D. Whether results from animal studies can accurately predict human
responses.
E. Whether institutions like Harvard Medical School support animal
testing.
• Questão número: 4
The Port of Santos is located in the city of Santos, Brazil. As of 2006, it is the
busiest container port in Latin America. It is Brazil’s leading port in container
traffic. Today it is Latin America’s largest port. Its structure is considered
Brazil’s most modern.
It was once considered the ‘port of death’ in the 19th century. Ships tended to
avoid docking at the wood plank port, fearing the yellow fever. The floods in
the city’s area provoked illnesses and once the bubonic plague almost
decimated the population.
In the early 20th century, major urbanization created the port’s modern
structure seen today, eliminating the risk of diseases and providing the port
with modern, industrial-age infrastructure.
The first railway link from the port to the state capital São Paulo City, 79 km
away, and the state’s interior, was completed in 1864. This allowed for easier
transportation of the vast masses of migrant workers who headed to São
Paulo and the state’s numerous coffee farms.
Millions of immigrants reached Brazil via the port of Santos in the late 19th
and early 20th centuries, proceeding to the country’s interior by railway.
Santos was for a few decades the true gateway to Brazil for millions of
immigrants.
Adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Santos – acesso em 21.01.2011
From reading the text and understanding it, write T for true propositions and F
for false ones. Then indicate the correct sequence.
( ) The Port of Santos is the largest in Brazil.
( ) The Port of Santos sheltered thousands of illegal immigrants.
( ) The Port of Santos maintains a relationship with the Brazilian economy and
history.
( ) The Port of Santos was responsible for opening its doors to thousands of
refugees.
( ) The Port of Santos brought technological innovation to Brazil, even if it was
used incorrectly.
A. T – T – T – F – F.
B. T – T – F – F – T.
C. T – T – F – F – F.
D. F – F – T – F – F.
E. F – F – T – T – T.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 5
What is the main message conveyed by the World War II poster "The Girls
Behind the Men Behind the Guns"?
A. Men are solely responsible for the war effort.
B. Women should stay at home and avoid work.
C. The poster promotes the idea of a peaceful society.
D. The poster encourages women to join the military directly.
E. The importance of women's roles in supporting the war effort is
highlighted.
• Questão número: 6
The text above is a "recipe", which is part of the instructional typology. One of
the characteristics of this type of text is
A. the presence of nouns.
B. the presence of adverbs.
C. the presence of adjectives.
D. the presence of verbs in the indicative.
E. the presence of verbs in the imperative.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 7
When reading the strip carefully, you notice the presence of the passive voice
A. in all balloons.
B. in the first balloon of the first comic.
C. in the second balloon of the first comic.
D. in the first balloon of the second comic.
E. in the second balloon of the second comic.
• Questão número: 8
Forecast lowered for air travel on slower China growth
A weaker global economy — and a slowdown in China — will likely dampen
some of the growth in air travel over the next two decades.
The International Air Transport Association says the number of airline
passengers is expected to double to 7 billion by 2034. That figure marks a
decrease from a prior forecast of passengers totaling 7.4 billion in 2034,
reflecting lower economic growth in China that will likely reduce demand for
travel and potentially limit airplane orders for manufacturers Boeing and
Airbus.
Despite the lower forecast, China is expected to add 758 million new
passengers for a total of 1.2 billion flyers. Those gains would likely mean that
China surpasses the United States as the world's largest passenger market by
2029.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/talking-points/2015/11/26/forecast-lowered-for-air-travel-slower-china-growth
The slowdown in China's growth will have some effect. According to the text,
write T for true propositions and F for false ones. Then indicate the correct
sequence.
( ) Reduce the effects of global warming.
( ) Affect the production of modern and technological aircraft.
( ) Mitigate some of the growth in air travel over the next two decades.
( ) The growth of the American economy compared to the Chinese economy.
( ) Harm the economy of all countries that have commercial partnerships with
it.
Options:
A. F – F – F – F – T.
B. F – F – F – T – T.
C. F – F – T – F – F.
D. T – T – T – F – F.
E. T – T – F – F – F.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 9
Most people today have a mobile phone. In fact, many people can't imagine
how they ever got along without a portable phone. However, many peoplealso
complain about cell phone users. People complain about other people loudly
discussing personal matters in public places. They complain when cell phones
ring in movie theaters and concert halls. They complain about people driving
too slow, and not paying attention to where they are going because they are
talking on a cell phone. And they complain about people walking around
talking to people who aren't there.
Whenever a new communications technology becomes popular, it changes
the way society is organized. Society has to invent rules for the polite way to
use the new devices. Our social etiquette, our rules of politeness for cell
phones, is still evolving.
Disponível em: www.indianchild.com. Acesso em: 28 fev. 2012 (adaptado).
For the author,
A. the cell phones are an essential item in anyone's life.
B. the cell phone arrived to change people's behavior in today's society.
C. the cell phone is a technological advance and people are satisfied with
it.
D. the cell phone needs to undergo changes so that people can start
dealing with it.
E. the cell phones are part of technological advancement, but people
need to educate themselves to deal with it.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 10
Indicate the alternative in which it is possible to find at least one construction
made with indirect speech.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 11
Text I:
Text II:
Texts I and II have in common the fact that they
A. use the same genre.
B. use the same typology.
C. address the same interlocutors.
D. address the same topic.
E. use the same language.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 12
When analyzing the verbal and non-verbal text, it is understood that its
purpose is to
A. force you to use your backpack correctly.
B. give tips on how to use the backpack correctly.
C. correct those who use the backpack incorrectly.
D. explain the importance of wearing a backpack at school.
E. raise awareness of the importance of having a backpack.
• Questão número: 13
If the author had chosen to write the first comic of the strip in the simple past,
the construction would be
A. I have written a poem for you, Liz.
B. I had written a poem for you, Liz.
C. I writed a poem for you, Liz.
D. I wrote a poem for you, Liz.
E. I write a poem for you, Liz.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 14
I have died every day waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
A Thousand Years
Christina Perri
Analyze the following statements regarding the function of auxiliary verbs in
the excerpt:
I. "Have" in "I have died every day" and "I have loved you" forms the present
perfect tense, indicating actions that started in the past and continue to the
present.
II. "Don't" in "Darling don't be afraid" is a contraction of "do not," functioning as
an auxiliary verb to form the negative imperative.
III. "Will" in "I'll love you" is contracted, expressing a future action and
emphasizing the speaker's enduring love.
IV. The absence of an auxiliary verb in "I love you for a thousand more"
implies a habitual action, reinforcing the idea of timeless love.
Which statements are correct?
A. I and II only.
B. I, II, and III only.
C. II and IV only.
D. I, III, and IV only.
E. I, II, III, and IV.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 15
The verbs at the top of the ad can be replaced, without changing the meaning,
respectively, by
A. taste / chill out
B. drop / get tired
C. drop / retire
D. sup / retire
E. sup / try on
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 16
In Act 3, Scene 1 of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet," the character Ophelia
says:
"We must be patient, but I cannot choose but weep."
In this line, the modal verbs are used to express
A. Ability and advice.
B. Permission and ability.
C. Obligation and inability.
D. Necessity and prohibition.
E. Possibility and permission.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 17
Based on the letter, evaluate the options below and choose the one that best
describes the tone and argumentative strategy used by the student in this
request.
A. The student uses an informal tone to suggest that the coordinator’s
decision will not significantly impact their learning, relying mainly on
emotional arguments to persuade them.
B. The student adopts an authoritative stance, informing the coordinator
of their decision to stay without considering the program requirements
or the financial impact of the extension.
C. The student adopts a formal and respectful tone, using rational
arguments that highlight the educational and cultural benefits of the
extension and offering to cover additional costs.
D. The student takes a neutral, objective approach, simply stating the
facts of their experience without justifying the request for an extension.
E. The student presents an argument focused on the emotional need to
continue the exchange, without providing a practical or academic
justification for the request.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 18
Which of the following options best explains how the speaker achieves a polite
tone, even while expressing disagreement?
A. By starting with an apology, the speaker implies regret, which makes
the disagreement seem less confrontational and more respectful.
B. By using a softer introductory phrase, the speaker shows sensitivity to
the other person’s feelings, creating a polite approach to the
disagreement.
C. By avoiding any direct mention of the disagreement, the speaker
leaves room for the other person to respond freely, making it less likely
to cause offense.
D. By agreeing with some aspects of the rant before expressing
disagreement, the speaker establishes common ground to reduce
tension.
E. By using humor, the speaker lightens the tone, making the
disagreement feel more like a friendly exchange than a serious
criticism.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 19
The text above is part of the __________ genre and its objective is
_______________. The alternative that fills in the blanks correctly is
A. advertising / invite older people to join the solidarity WhatsApp group.
B. poster / inform about the benefits of installing WhatsApp to talk about
social isolation.
C. charge / criticize the use of WhatsApp to spread fear about the impacts
of social isolation.
D. cartoon / convince the use of WhatsApp to spread fear about the
impacts of social isolation.
E. strip / bring information about the importance of social isolation for
older people.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 20
I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore
If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before
But I have a talent, a wonderful thing
'Cause everyone listens when I start to sing
I'm so grateful and proud
All I want is to sing it out loud
So I say thank you for the music
the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it? I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance, what are we?
So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me
Thank You For The Music - ABBA
Considering the lyrics of the song, it is correct to affirm that the singer:
A. Feels insignificant and wishes to be recognized for telling jokes.
B. Does not appreciate music and prefers to dedicate herself to other
activities.
C. Recognizes the positive impact of music in her life and expresses
gratitude for this gift.
D. Questions the value of music and believes that life would be better
without it.
E. Believes that people do not value her music and wants to abandon her
career.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 21
• Link com a mídia usada (áudio):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUghLMYgqQ
In the audio, how does the story highlight the concept of kindness and its
potential long-term impact?
A. By illustrating that those who receive kindness are often ableto repay
it in equal measure.
B. By showing that people only appreciate kindness when they are
desperate for help.
C. By emphasizing that kindness must be repaid immediately to maintain
balance.
D. By demonstrating that individuals who are kind will always receive
direct rewards in return.
E. By suggesting that kindness is a rare quality that is often overlooked
and undervalued.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 22
• Link com a mídia usada:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euBx3LpPSG4
In the first line in the audio, which of the following best explains the
grammatical function of the contraction singing?
A. It serves as a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.
B. It functions as a contraction for "I have," introducing the present perfect
tense.
C. It acts as a contraction for "I will," indicating future intention.
D. It represents a contraction for "I am," used in the present continuous
tense.
E. It is a contraction for "I had," introducing the past perfect tense.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 23
• Link com a mídia usada:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5GKWvvTnng
During the interview, Gisele Bündchen, to talk about her children's ages, uses
the
A. present continuous.
B. present perfect.
C. past continuous.
D. simple present.
E. simple past.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 24
• Link com a mídia usada:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfCeiTOVaj4
Based on the video, which of the following actions is emphasized as a key
component of professional behavior?
A. Arriving at meetings exactly on time.
B. Using a firm handshake when meeting someone.
C. Wearing formal business attire daily.
D. Never using a personal phone during work hours.
E. Sending detailed emails to colleagues.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 25
• Link com a mídia usada:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzHG8F1mp0w
Which of the following statements best captures the underlying philosophy of
the suggested approach?
A. Taking immediate action to solve the person's problems is the most
effective way to alleviate their sadness.
B. Encouraging the person to suppress their feelings by engaging them in
fun activities, regardless of their interest.
C. Providing silent companionship without initiating any conversation to
avoid saying the wrong thing.
D. Offering empathetic support by being present, actively listening, and
respecting their emotional needs.
E. Sharing your own experiences with sadness to make them feel less
isolated by drawing parallels.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 26
• Link com a mídia usada:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyi6rqpQ9tg
During the video, there is an idiomatic expression, which is
A. they discussed their holiday plans.
B. he would be talking with his parents.
C. Sid offered Ray a penny for his thoughts.
D. he wasn't participating in the conversation.
E. Ray got lost in his thoughts about the cruise
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 27
• Link com a mídia usada:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHn8avbBQLM
Based on the news, which of the following most accurately describes the
primary reason for the increased strain on homelessness resources in Los
Angeles and other major cities, as indicated by service providers like Mel
Tarrant?
A. A sudden reduction in federal funding specifically allocated to
homelessness and mental health programs.
B. The inability of local governments to effectively manage resource
allocation due to bureaucratic inefficiencies.
C. The convergence of rising housing costs, the opioid epidemic, mental
health issues, and an influx of asylum seekers, leading to
overwhelmed support systems.
D. A significant rise in unemployment rates caused by an economic
recession, resulting in more people becoming homeless.
E. The redirection of resources towards law enforcement efforts to
manage growing frustration and unrest among the homeless
population.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 28
• Link com a mídia usada:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdeWynN4G6E
Which of the following statements best reflects the author's critique of how the
fact-opinion distinction is commonly used, and its impact on critical thinking
and conversation?
A. Opinions should be regarded as mere matters of personal taste,
unrelated to factual evidence or beliefs about the world.
B. Asserting that something is "just an opinion" effectively encourages
open debate and the consideration of diverse perspectives.
C. Mixing up facts, opinions, beliefs, and evidence leads to a lack of
clarity in critical thinking and serves to prematurely end meaningful
discussions.
D. The fact-opinion distinction has a clear and universally accepted
meaning that enhances critical analysis when properly applied.
E. Claiming entitlement to one's opinion is a valid strategy to protect
personal beliefs from external scrutiny and criticism.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 29
• Link com a mídia usada:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60b-rKh9K_o
Indicate the alternative in which a phrasal verb was used
A. See that you've come so far.
B. To be right where you are.
C. She looked after her younger brother.
D. Well, I won't give up on us.
E. I'm giving you all my love.
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OBLI 2024.2
Nível 8º e 9º anos
• Questão número: 30
• Link com a mídia usada:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-g4rx7coek
Which city is described as having great parks and the ability to cycle
everywhere?
A. London.
B. New York.
C. Both cities are described equally.
D. Neither city is described in terms of parks and cycling.
E. The video does not provide enough information to answer.
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