Teste do Conhecimento - Oficina de Redação em Língua Inglesa - Aula 8

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Teste do Conhecimento - Oficina de Redação - 2018-2
Aula 8
	
	 1a Questão
	
	To ensure unity in a paragraph, it is necessary to group sentences around a main idea. This means that it is necessary to begin by finding a theme or Topic Sentence which sums up the main idea of the whole paragraph.
 
	
	Coordinate sentence
	
	Subordinate sentence
	 
	Topic sentence
	
	Independent clause
	
	Dependent clause
 
	
Explicação:
Unity means that each paragraph has only one main idea (expressed in the topic sentences) and that all other sentences and details in that paragraph revolve around that main idea.  If a sentence or detail does not adhere closely to the central idea expressed in the topic sentence, it does not belong in that paragraph.  If a new main idea comes up, a new paragraph is needed.
	
	 2a Questão
	
	Read the following passage and then answer the question.
The Amazon River flows from the far easthern part of the state all the way to the sea. All kinds of animals rely on it for drinking water, people eat the fish they catch in it, and farmers in the state depend on it for irrigating their crops. Since there is a lot of  rain in this state, the Amazon River gives animals and humans all the water they need to stay alive. This river is in the nation,  and it is very important to the people and animals that live near it.
The Summary of this passage is:
	
	
	The Amazon River starts in the northern part of the state. 
	
	People catch fish in the Amazon River.
	
	The Amazon River is a small river 
	 
	The AmazonRiver is very important to people and animals. 
	
	The Amazon River starts in the southern part of the state.
	
Explicação:
The AmazonRiver is very important to people and animals. This is the mais idea of the entire paragraph.
	
	 3a Questão
	
	Read the following passage and then answer the question.
There are five teams of students in the first year of college. The brown team has economy first period, and the red team has literature. The yellow team gets to go to labs early in the morning, while the green team goes to soccer classes. Only students on the blue team get to library in the first period. Each student wears a nametag with his or her color, so that the teachers and students all know where a student should be.
The Summary of this passage is:
	
	 
	Students are organized by teams with color names .  
	
	Students wear nametags. 
	
	Students are organized by their grades . 
	
	The yellow team has the best schedule.
	
	The blue team has math first. 
	
Explicação:
Students are organized by teams with color names . The text clearly shows the relation between colors and activity.
 
	
	 4a Questão
	
	Is it an ant, you wonder, or a termite? Ants resemble termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished. In contrast to termites, ants are usually dark in color, are hard bodied, and have constriction between the thorax and abdomen. Termites are light in color and shed their wings. Flying ants do not shed their wings. Also, ants and termites belong to different orders.
Select the best summary of this paragraph.
 
	
	
	Ants are dark in color, hard bodied and belong to a different order than termites. 
	
	Although ants resemble termites, they have differences that cannot be easily seen.
	
	Termites are lighter in color and loose their wings at a certain stage of development. 
	 
	Although ants resemble termites, they have differences that can be easily seen.
	
	Ants and termites are both insects and have many things in common 
	
Explicação:
Although ants resemble termites, they have differences that can be easily seen. All the paragraph development flows around this main idea.
	
	 5a Questão
	
	When writing a good summary, the writer must respect all the below characteristics BUT:
	
	
	a summary must be informative
	
	a summary must be concise
	 
	a summary must be fragmented
	
	a summary must be comprehensive
	
	a summary must be independent
	
	 6a Questão
	
	Decide the best way to write each section between brackets and choose the correct answer. If the section needs no change, choose "No error." Pay attention to punctuation too. Try to findo out if it is correctly used. It was enough to feel like she had finally [accepted us but we still had] to do our best to earn her trust.
	
	
	It was enough to feel like she had finally accepted us, or we still had to do our best to earn her trust.
	
	No error.
	 
	It was enough to feel like she had finally accepted us, but we still had to do our best to earn her trust.
	
	It was enough to feel like she had finally accepted us we still had to do our best to earn her trust.
	
	It was not enough to feel her acceptance.
	
	 7a Questão
	
	It was beginning to get dark. We were still not home yet. I bet Dad is going to be mad at us, I thought. I yelled at my brother to ride his bike faster, but it was difficult to ride bikes uphill. I was so tired that every muscle in my legs were burning. My brother finally got off his bike and sat down. I stopped and went back to help him. Suddenly, there was a car coming toward us. I could see headlights. It was Dad. He had come to look for us, since we were so late getting home. I knew I was going to get into trouble, but at least we were safe. Dad picked us up and took us home.
What is the BEST summary of this passage?
	
	 
	Two boys were late getting home. Dad came looking for them. He took the boys home. 
	
	The two boys were got into trouble and got lost. Their dad got mad and sent the police to find them.
	
	Some boys were got into trouble and got lost. Their mother got mad and sent the police to find them.
	
	Two boys got into trouble. They were very late getting home. They could not ride their bikes anymore. 
	
	He took the boys home. Dad came looking for them.Two boys were late getting home. 
	
Explicação:
Two boys were late getting home. Dad came looking for them. He took the boys home. This is the alternative that reproduces the main ideas in sequence and truely.
	
	 8a Questão
	
	From all characteristics of a summary listed below, one is incorrect; which one?
	
	 
	It is not possible to summarize something that you have heard.
	
	A summary requires the drafting of a new text, based on its source text.
	
	A summary is a record in a reader's own words that gives the main points of a piece of writing.
	
	A summary is an exercise of intelligence,
	
	A summary omits details, and does not include the reader's interpretation of the original.
	1a Questão
	When the writer explains the cause of an event and thoroughly investigates the effects, what kind of exposition he is writing?
	
	
	Comparison exposition
	 
	Cause and effect exposition
	
	Problem and solution exposition
	
	Sequence exposition
	
	Description exposition
	
Explicação:
Cause and effects 
	
	 2a Questão
	
	An exposition argues for or against a certain point of view based on a certain topic. It also defends the point of view from others. Some of its language features are, EXCEPT:
	
	
	Use linking words and phrases expressing cumulation: Furthermore¿; In addition¿; Moreover¿
	
	b)Use words expressing certainty: definitely, ultimately, undoubtedly, unequivocally.
	 
	Use the first person.
	
	a) Use strong modal verbs such as ¿must, ¿should¿, ¿will not¿.
	
	Acknowledge sources of information.
	
Explicação:
In an exposition the writer should opt for a diluted discourse in which his figure is represented in the third person's use of the verb, or referred to in other forms of distancing from the text.
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	I would spend over $1500 each year. Lastly, cigarettessmell bad.
	
	After I left, all of my clothes smelled terrible, as did my hair.
	
	Furthermore, smoking is expensive.
	 
	Smoking can cause a lot of damages to our health.
	
	 4a Questão
	
	These are claims made of what something is worth, whether we value it or not, how we would rate or categorize something. What kind of thesis is that?
	
	 
	Claims about value
	
	Claims about solutions or policies
	
	Claims of cause and effect
	
	Claims of commitment
	
	Claims of fact or definition
	
	 5a Questão
	
	What is an Argumentative Text? Choose the alternative that correctly answers the previous question.
	
	
	The argumentative text is a genre of writing that requires the student to describe a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
	 
	The argumentative text is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
	
	The argumentative text is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a prolix, overabundant manner.
	
	The argumentative text is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish an ambiguous position on the topic in a concise manner.
	
	The argumentative text is a genre of writing that does not require the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
	
	 6a Questão
	
	Global warming is the most pressing challenge facing the world today. What kind of thesis is that?
	
	
	Claims of commitment
	 
	Claims about value
	
	Claims of cause and effect
	
	Claims about solutions or policies
	
	Claims of fact or definition
	
	 3a Questão
	
	What some people refer to as global warming is actually nothing more than normal, long-term cycles of climate change. What kind of thesis is that?
	
	
	Claims about value
	
	Claims about solutions or policies
	 
	Claims of fact or definition
	
	Claims of cause and effect
	
	Claims of commitment
	
	
	 7a Questão
	
	Read the following exert and choose the alternative best complete the empty spaces: The energy that keeps running argumentative text is precisely this ability that each of us has to constitute a _________ and __________ concerning all aspects we deal with in our lives.
	
	 
	Critical perspective and judgment
	
	Critical perspective and irony
	
	Judgment and negligence
	
	Irony and negligence
	
	Abstraction and irony
	
	 8a Questão
	
	These claims argue that one person, thing, or event caused another thing or event to occur.
	
	
	Claims of fact or definition
	
	Claims about solutions or policies
	 
	Claims of cause and effect
	
	Claims about value
	
	Claims of commitment
	
	 1a Questão
	
	What type of argument does this picture represent?
 
	
	
	argument from authority
	
	argument by analogy
	
	argument by example
	 
	argument from sign
	
	argument by cause
	
	 2a Questão
	
	________________. These claims argue about what the definition of something is or whether something is a settled fact.
	
	
	Claims of cause and effect
	
	Claims about solutions or policies
	
	Claims about value
	
	Claims of commitment
	 
	Claims of fact or definition
	
	 4a Questão
	
	The popularity of SUV's in America has caused pollution to increase. What kind of thesis is that?
	
	
	Claims about solutions or policies
	
	Claims of fact or definition
	
	Claims of commitment
	 
	Claims of cause and effect
	
	Claims about value
	
	 5a Questão
	
	Choose the alternative that is incorrect in relation to the production of argumentative texts and its peculiarities.
	
	
	Argumentative texts generally call for extensive research of literature or previously published material.
	 
	Argumentative texts require no commitment between the writer and the claim.
	
	Regardless of the amount or type of research involved, argumentative essays must establish a clear thesis and follow sound reasoning.
	
	Detailed research allows the student to learn about the topic and to understand different points of view regarding the topic so that she/he may choose a position and support it with the evidence collected during research.
	
	Argumentative texts require research that will supply the student with data through interviews, surveys, observations, or experiments.
	
	 6a Questão
	
	Read the following exert and choose the alternative best complete the empty spaces: ARGUMENTATIVE TEXTS ARE INTENDED TO _____ AND _____ THE AUDIENCE IN TERMS OF COMMUNICATIVE FUNCTIONS.
	
	 
	persuade ¿ convince
	
	mislead ¿ teach
	
	mislead ¿ convince
	
	convince ¿ cheat
	
	cheat ¿ move
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Aula 10
	
	 1a Questão
	
	Taking into consideration that the head of an argumentative composition or argumentative essay, thesis, or claim, is the proposition stated or put forward for consideration, especially to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objections.
	
	
	Gay marriage should be allowed.
	
	Celibacy should be abolished because it is against human freedom.
	
	Abortion is murder and is against human nature.
	
	Gay marriage should not be allowed.
	 
	Brazil was discovered by Portuguese.
	
Explicação:
A thesis, or claim, is the statement that allows the problematization of an idea and its discussion from different points of view. 
	
	 2a Questão
	
	An informative essay must provide information in a logical order. Arrange the step-by-step directions in th that order: ( ) Select a topic and gather and organize details. ( ) Check for style and accuracy and prepare a final copy ( ) Improve your work by adding, rearranging, and removing details ( ) State your thesis and support it with details.
	
	 
	1,4,3,2
	
	1,2,4,3
	
	4,2,1,3
	
	2,1,3,4
	
	3,2,4,1
	
	 3a Questão
	
	In order to back up his/her thesis, the writer must show some kind of.....
	
	
	image
	
	patience
	
	talent
	
	topic
	 
	evidence
	
	 4a Questão
	
	What is the type of the text below? Smoking - There are many reasons why I do not smoke. First, smoking is unhealthy. It can cause lung cancer, and it can lead to an early death. Furthermore, smoking is expensive. A pack of cigarettes costs five dollars. If I bought one pack of cigarettes every day, I would spend over $1500 each year. Lastly, cigarettes smell bad. When people smoke, you can smell the cigarettes on their clothes all day. For example, the other night, I went to a restaurant that allowed smoking. After I left, all of my clothes smelled terrible, as did my hair. If I were a smoker, I would smell that way all the time. To sum up, I do not smoke because it is unhealthy, expensive, and unattractive.
	
	 
	Argumentative text
	
	Narrative text
	
	Expository text
	
	Descriptive text
	
	Injunctive text
	
	 5a Questão
	
	Argumentation requires planning. Choose the alternative that presents the correct way to start an argumentative essay:
	
	
	Probably the best way to get started on an argumentative essay, whether you're working on your own or with others, is to list only one possible topic for this project. Jot down as many current issues that you can think of, even if you haven't yet formed strong opinions about them. Just make sure that they are issues--matters open to discussionand debate.
	
	Probably the best way to finish an argumentative essay, whether you're working on your own or with others, is to list several possible topics for this project. Jot down as many current issues that you can think of, even if you haven't yet formed strong opinions about them. Just make sure that they are issues--matters open to discussion and debate.
	
	Probably the best way to get started on an argumentative essay, whether you're working on your own or with others, is to list several possible topics for this project. Jot down as many current issues that you can think of, even if you haven't yet formed strong opinions about them. Just make sure you want to describe them.
	 
	Probably the best way to get started on an argumentative essay, whether you're working on your own or with others, is to list several possible topics for this project. Jot down as many current issues that you can think of, even if you haven't yet formed strong opinions about them. Just make sure that they are issues--matters open to discussion and debate.
	
	Probably the worst way to get started on an argumentative essay, whether you're working on your own or with others, is to list several possible topics for this project. Jot down as many current issues that you can think of, even if you haven't yet formed strong opinions about them. Just make sure that they are issues--matters open to discussion and debate.
	
	 6a Questão
	
	The main characteristics of the argumentative text are the following, EXCEPT:
	
	
	A conclusion that restates the thesis.
	 
	A totally emotional and self-centered tone.
	
	Clear and logical transitions between the parts of the text.
	
	Clear, concise and defined thesis that occurs in the first paragraph.
	
	Body paragraph that presents solid evidential support.
	
	 7a Questão
	
	Planning an article is a strategy that will enable you to write quickly and clearly, help you think of a title more easily and your work will have cohesion. It is possible to form a plan for an article based on the following topics:
 
	
	 
	Introduction, Main body, conclusion
	
	Topic sentence, introduction, conclusion
	
	Main body, introduction, conclusion
	
	Introduction, simple sentences, conclusion
	
	Introduction, Topic sentence, conclusion
 
	
Explicação:
Introduction, main body, conclusion are the main parts of a effective text.
 
	
	 8a Questão
	
	Choose the alternative that correctly fills in the blank space: _______ the argument means deciding on the three or four points that best support your proposal.
	
	
	Neglecting
	
	Narrating
	
	Ignoring
	
	Describing
	 
	Planning
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