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OFICINA DE REDAÇÃO EM LÍNGUA INGLESA 
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AULA 6 
 
1- According to what was discussed about UNITY in our classes, it is correct to say that the main purpose 
of UNITY is..... 
 
 
 
to structure the sentences and ideas 
 
 
to contradict the sentences and ideas 
 
 
 
to support the sentence and ideas 
 
 
to analyze the sentences and ideas 
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. 
 
 
 
2- In each of the following alternatives, there are two sets of underlined word(s) which can only be 
interpreted with reference to information given in or retrieved from (ellipted) the sentence. Choose the 
alternative which contains the incorrect information about the relationship between the underlined 
set of words and the kind of cohesion in parentheses. 
 
 
 
Susan doesn't eat meat, but I do. (Conjunction) 
 
 
Freddie wanted to book a later flight, but the travel agent said it was impossible. (Ellipsis) 
 
 
With its tail wagging with joy, the young puppy jumped in to Peter's arms. (Cataforic Reference) 
 
 
One of the most admired qualities in a person is honesty, but being truthful in all situations can 
lead to unexpected problems. (Lexical Cohesion) 
 
 
Most people do not like taxes. This is the reason why governments should avoid raising them. 
(Anaphoric Reference) 
 
 
 
Explicação: 
Susan doesn't eat meat, but I do. (Substitution = but I eat meat is substituted by the auxiliary do) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AULA 7 
 
 
3- Which paragraph is an example of Cause and effect exposition? 
 
 
This family was a victim of a problem they could have avoided - a problem that, according to Florida 
park rangers, hundreds of visitors suffer each year. "Several times a month," ranger Rod Torres of 
O'Leno State Park said, "people get scared and leave the park in the middle of the night." 
 
 
The U.S. flag consists of thirteen alternating stripes of red and blue, representing the 13 original 
states. In the top left of the flag there is a field of blue with fifty stars, one for each state. 
 
 
These southern states wanted to make decisions separate the northern states and banded together as 
"The Confederates," threatening to leave the U.S. The northern soldiers were victors in the Civil War, 
reestablishing that states in the south had to confirm to U.S. laws, including the abolishment of 
slavery. 
 
 
The timeline of the Civil War included these key timeframes: 1600s - States begin to adopt laws 
regarding slavery that are appropriate for their individual states. 1700s - Some states are beginning to 
express thoughts that slavery should be abolished. 1800s - Rebellion starts against slavery with seven 
states threatening to secede from the U.S. Lincoln was inaugurated. The Civil War which the north 
eventually won began. 
 
 
The alligator has a u-shaped, round snout and tends to live in freshwater swamps and streams. The 
crocodile has a long, v-shaped nose and can live in saltier waters as well as freshwater habitats. 
 
 
4- Read the fragment below and classify it according to the types of exposition The alligator has a u-shaped, 
round snout and tends to live in freshwater swamps and streams. The crocodile has a long, v-shaped nose 
and can live in saltier waters as well as freshwater habitats. 
 
 
Description exposition 
 
 
Sequence exposition 
 
 
Cause and effect exposition 
 
 
Comparison exposition 
 
 
Problem and solution exposition 
 
AULA 8 
 
5- 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: 
 
 
 
b)Use words expressing certainty: definitely, ultimately, undoubtedly, unequivocally. 
 
 
Acknowledge sources of information. 
 
 
a) Use strong modal verbs such as ¿must, ¿should¿, ¿will not¿. 
 
 
Use the first person. 
 
 
Use linking words and phrases expressing cumulation: Furthermore¿; In addition¿; Moreover¿ 
 
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 
 
6- 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. 
 
 
 
Although ants resemble termites, they have differences that cannot be easily seen. 
 
 
Ants and termites are both insects and have many things in common 
 
 
 
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 are dark in color, hard bodied and belong to a different order than termites. 
 
 
 
 
Explicação: 
Although ants resemble termites, they have differences that can be easily seen. All the paragraph development 
flows around this main idea.