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Aula 01
	"A sequence of paragraphs that represents an extended unit of speech; anything which conveys meaning through the use of signs and refers to anything which is capable of being read or interpreted; products of cultural codes, a coherent complex of signs from one or many sign systems".
· The previous information defines a(n):
		· 
	
	monograph paper
	
	article
	 
	essay
	 
	text
	
	dissertation
	Respondido em 13/04/2020 22:43:40
	
Explicação:
A text is a sequence of paragraphs that represents an extended unit of speech. A Text can be anything which conveys meaning through the use of signs. Text refers to anything which is capable of being read or interpreted. Texts are the products of cultural codes, a coherent complex of signs from one or many sign systems, therefore a ballet or play is a text.
	
	
	 
	
	 2a Questão
	
	
	
	
	According to HALLIDAY &  HASAN (1976), the ties that bind a discourse or a text together are called cohesive ties (links or devices), which include the following elements, EXCEPT:
		
	
	ellipsis
	 
	metaphors
	
	substitution
	
	lexical relations
	
	reference
	Respondido em 13/04/2020 22:44:08
	
Explicação:
According to HALLIDAY &  HASAN, 1976, the ties that bind a discourse or a text together are called cohesive ties (links or devices), which include:
1. Reference
2. Substitution
3. Ellipsis
4. Lexical relationships
5. Conjunctive relations
 
	
	
	 
	
	 3a Questão
	
	
	
	
	"It concerns the ways in which the components of the textual world, i.e. the configuration of concepts and relations which underlie the surface text are mutually accessible and relevant."
· Which STANDARD OF TEXTUALITY does the previous citation refer to?
		· 
	 
	coherence
	
	cohesion
	
	acceptability
	
	informativity
	 
	intentionality
	Respondido em 13/04/2020 22:44:46
	
Explicação:
According to VAN DIJK, 1976,  the textual world (what the text is about) is made up of concepts and relations. COHERENCE concerns the way in which concepts and relations are mutually accessible and relevant. In other words, a coherent text is one which is easy for us to understand because it is easy for us to make a mental representation of it. Remember that it is possible for a text to be cohesive but not coherent.
 
	
	
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	 4a Questão
	
	
	
	
	This TYPE of CONTEXT "involves the expectation of the speaker and the audience in situations that happen regularly or have happened in the past".
· The previous citation refers to:
 
		
	
	psychological context
	 
	historical context
	
	social context
	
	cultural context
	
	physical context
	Respondido em 13/04/2020 22:45:10
	
Explicação:
Historical Context - The historical context involves the expectation of the speaker and the audience in situations that happen regularly or have happened in the past. If, for example, an individual does an annual sales presentation for a particular client there will, over time, evolve certain expectations about what will happen and how things will go. That does not mean that the same thing must happen every time, but the speaker should be aware of both their own historical expectations and that of the audience.
	
	
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	 5a Questão
	
	
	
	
	In the following short passage, pick out the transitional words and phrases that are used to provide cohesion. "Very often I must wait weeks and weeks for what you call "inspiration." In the meantime I must sit with my quill pen poised in the air over a sheet of foolscap, in case the divine spark should come like a lightning bolt and knock me off my chair on to my head."
		
	
	foolscap
	 
	in the meantime
	
	must
	
	on to my head
	
	to my head
	Respondido em 13/04/2020 22:45:16
	
Explicação:
In the meantime: for the present time : until some time in the future 
· You should continue to take the medicine for the meantime.
	· 
	
	 
	
	 6a Questão
	
	
	
	
	In the following short passage, pick out the transitional words and phrases that are used to provide cohesion. "Margaret Fuller often passes in one breath from forcible reasoning to dreamy vagueness; moreover, her unusually varied culture gives her great command of illustration. Mary Wollstonecraft, on the other hand, is nothing if not rational; she has no erudition, and her grave pages are lit up by no ray of fancy."
		
	
	nothing
	
	if not
	 
	moreover, on the other hand
	
	and, often
	
	lit up
	Respondido em 13/04/2020 22:45:30
	
Explicação:
 
moreover = adv. Beyond what has been stated; besides; furthermore
on the other hand = As another point of view; from another standpoint.
	
	
	 
	
	 7a Questão
	
	
	
	
	It is one of the most obvious factors of communication, but it is also one of the most important, since it relates to the beliefs and values of a group.
· What kind of context does the previous information refer to?
		· 
	
	social context
	
	historical context
	
	physical context
	
	psychological context
	 
	cultural context
	Respondido em 13/04/2020 22:45:55
	
Explicação:
Cultural Context -Cultural context is one of the most obvious factors of communication, but it is also one of the most important. Culture relates to the beliefs and values of a group. The way material is effectively presented to a group of teenage boys will be different from the way it is effectively presented to a group of elderly women. The best way to present information to a group of Wall Street stock brokers will be different than the best way to present that same information to a group of California surfers. It is always critically important that a speaker understand the cultural expectations of the audience.
	
	
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	 8a Questão
	
	
	
	
	Fill in the blank with the correct transitional word or phrase. _________ of the weather, the football game will be played tomorrow.
		
	 
	regardless
	
	furthermore
	
	and
	
	in addition
	
	therefore
	Respondido em 13/04/2020 22:45:54
	
Explicação:
regardless of = ' irrespective of, without regard to, without reference to, disregarding, without consideration of, discounting, ignoring, notwithstanding, no matter'
"the race will be held on Saturday, regardless of the weather"
Aula 02
		A paragraph is a group of related sentences that develop a main thought, or idea, about a single topic. The structure of a paragraph is not complex. How many basic elements are there?
	
	
	
	5
	
	
	4
	
	
	3
	
	
	1
	
	
	2
	
Explicação:
The structure of a paragraph is not complex. There are usually three basic elements:
· a topic;
· a main idea, or topic sentence;
· supporting details.
	
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		2.
		Read each paragraph and determine its topic and the stated main idea sentence: Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.
	
	
	
	TOPIC: fear - MAIN IDEA: Many 2- to 4-year olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs.
	
	
	TOPIC: common fears - MAIN IDEA: Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.
	
	
	TOPIC: courage - MAIN IDEA: Many 2- to 4-year olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs.
	
	
	TOPIC: passing fears - MAIN IDEA: Passing fears are common in early childhood.
	
	
	TOPIC: two-to-four year olds fear of animals - MAIN IDEA: By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark.
	
Explicação:
The topic sentence is typically the first sentence of a paragraph, and it should clearly state the main idea that you will develop throughout the paragraph.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		3.
		Select the statement that best expresses the main idea. "People often refer to taxes in terms of their being much too high. In reality, they are probably even higher than you think, because inaddition to the federal income tax we are now studying, there are many other Federal, State, and local taxes, including sales taxes, inheritance taxes, state income taxes, personal property taxes, real estate taxes, and others. These are just some of the most obvious ones."
	
	
	
	Taxes are much too high.
	
	
	Inheritance taxes and real estate taxes are unfair.
	
	
	The federal, state and local taxes.
	
	
	Some taxes are hidden.
	
	
	We pay more taxes than we may realize.
	
Explicação:
 "People often refer to taxes in terms of their being much too high. In reality, they are probably even higher than you think, because in addition to the federal income tax we are now studying, there are many other Federal, State, and local taxes, including sales taxes, inheritance taxes, state income taxes, personal property taxes, real estate taxes, and others. These are just some of the most obvious ones."
According to BEAUGRANDE, R.& DRESSLER, W. (1981), the main idea of a passage is the core of the material, the particular point the author is trying to convey. The main idea of a passage can be stated in one sentence that condenses specific ideas or details in the passage into a general, all inclusive statement of the author¿s message. Whether you read a single paragraph, a chapter, or an entire book, many experts agree that your most important single task is to understand the main idea of what you read. A main idea is always a complete sentence that states an important point about the topic. That¿s why you can often find the topic in the main idea sentence. Main ideas are  never questions; they¿re always statements.
 
	
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		4.
		Read the following paragraph and determine its topic and the stated main idea sentence: One of the big programming surprises of the 2002 summer TV series was a show on the Fox Network called American Idol, a talent search that highlighted several aspiring performers. The final episode of the show garnered the biggest audience share among 18- to 49-year olds that the network has ever had. Based on a British series called Pop Idol, American Idol is another in a long list of shows that the United States has imported. In fact, many popular U.S. TV shows originated overseas. These include the quiz shows Who Wants to Be A Millionaire and The Weakest Link, both also from Britain . Other examples include Survivor, imported from Sweden; Big Brother , based on a Dutch series of the same name; and TLC's Trading Spaces, based on the British series, Changing Rooms.
	
	
	
	TOPIC: popular U.S. TV shows. MAIN IDEA: These include the quiz shows Who Wants to Be A Millionaire and The Weakest Link, both also from Britain
	
	
	TOPIC: British quiz shows MAIN IDEA: In fact, many U.S. TV shows have first originated overseas.
	
	
	TOPIC:Unknown American music shows MAIN IDEA: Based on a British series called Pop Idol, American Idol is another in a long list of shows that the United States has imported.
	
	
	TOPIC: American Idol. MAIN IDEA: By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark.
	
	
	TOPIC: big programming surprises. MAIN IDEA: One of the big programming surprises of the 2002 summer TV series was a show on the Fox Network called American Idol, a talent search that highlighted several aspiring performers.
	
Explicação:
The topic sentence is typically the first sentence of a paragraph, and it should clearly state the main idea that you will develop throughout the paragraph.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		5.
		Dear Editor
 
I am writing with regards to the article ''Is the TV Dead?'' that appeared in your newspaper on the 4th March. The author claimed that with the rise of the Internet, the TV was becoming less and less significant in our lives.
I find it very difficult to agree with this view. The TV is still the main way most of us get our entertainment at home. It offers us the chance to see top musical artists, great films and documentaries and occasionally, thanks to important televised events, it has the power to bring the whole nation and all ages together in a way the Internet never could.
[...]
 Yours sincerely
Samantha Johnson
 Why is the person writing this letter to the newspaper?
	
	
	
	to persuade people to not use the Internet
	
	
	to make a complaint
	
	
	to offer a different point of view
	
	
	to buy products
	
	
	to encourage people to watch more TV
	
Explicação:
To offer a different point of view = 
The author claimed that with the rise of the Internet, the TV was becoming less and less significant in our lives.
I find it very difficult to agree with this view.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		6.
		According to VAN DIJK (1997), "this element  is the person, place, object, or idea under discussion. It is the subject that the author has chosen to discuss, describe, or explain. Discovering this element is the first step in reading for meaning".
· Considering the basic elements of a paragraph, what does the previous citation refer to?
	
	
	
	topic
	
	
	conclusion
	
	
	supporting details
	
	
	development
	
	
	secondary ideas
	
Explicação:
According to VAN DIJK (1997), the topic of a passage is like the topic of a conversation.  It is the person, place, object, or idea under discussion. It is the subject that the author has chosen to discuss, describe, or explain.
	
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		7.
		Select the choice that best represents the topic of the paragraph. "You've probably heard that older men die before older women virtually everywhere in the world. In the United States, women are expected to live an average of 80.4 years, while men live only 75.2 years. Sociologists attribute many factors to this trend. For example, men have higher testosterone levels than women, which may make men more likely to abuse alcohol and tobacco, drive aggressively, and engage in other life-threatening behaviors. Men also choose riskier types of work and become involved in wartime aggression, which are connected to men¿s decreased life expectancy. Studies also show that women are less likely to experience life-threatening illnesses and health problems than men are."
	
	
	
	men's life expectancy
	
	
	testosterone and age
	
	
	older men die before women
	
	
	women's health
	
	
	men and risky behaviors
	
Explicação:
The topic sentence is typically the first sentence of a paragraph, and it should clearly state the main idea that you will develop throughout the paragraph.
You've probably heard that older men die before older women virtually everywhere in the world. In the United States, women are expected to live an average of 80.4 years, while men live only 75.2 years. 
Aula 03
		You should:
	
	
	
	understand each and every word when reading a novel in your free time.
	
	
	not worry about understanding each word when reading a novel in your free time.
	
	
	look up each word you do not understand when reading a novel in your free time.
	
	
	look up each word you do not understand when reading any kind of text
	
	
	look for any kind of information when reading a novel in your free time.
	
Explicação:
Extensive reading is used to obtain a general understanding of a subject and includes reading longer texts for pleasure, as well as business books. Use extensive reading skills to improve your general knowledge of business procedures. Do not worry if you understand each word.
Examples:
· The latest marketing strategy book
· A novel you read before going to bed
· Magazine articles that interest you
	
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		2.
		This Reading Strategy includes the following purposes:
1) read shorter texts in order to extract specific information;
2) include very close accurate reading for detail;
3) grasp the details of a specific situation;
4) understand each word, number or fact.
· The previous purposes refer to ONE of the following Reading Strategies. Which one?
	
	
	
	skimming
	
	
	predictionscanning
	
	
	extensive reading
	
	
	intensive reading
	
Explicação:
Prediction  - used to anticipate what the readers are about to read
Skimming - used to understand the "gist" or main idea
Scanning - used to find a particular piece of information
Extensive reading - used for pleasure and general understanding
Intensive reading - accurate reading for detailed understanding
 
Intensive reading is used on shorter texts in order to extract specific information. It includes very close accurate reading for detail. Use intensive reading skills to grasp the details of a specific situation. In this case, it is important that you understand each word, number or fact.
Examples:
· A bookkeeping report
· An insurance claim
· A contract
 
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		3.
		People are NOT scanning a text effectively when they ________.
	
	
	
	read blocks of words
	
	
	have an idea what information they want from the text
	
	
	read every word in a text
	
	
	look for content words or visual clues
	
	
	know what they are looking for
	
Explicação:
When we scan, we usually:
· have an idea what information we want from the text, and look for content words or visual clues that signal that information
· read in blocks of words rather than word by word
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		4.
		According to Beale (2007), this technique is used when readers search for key words or ideas. In most cases, readers know what they are looking for, since they are usually concentrating on finding a particular answer.
· We can infer the previous information relates to ONE of the following Reading Strategies. Which one?
	
	
	
	Prediction
	
	
	Scanning
	
	
	Skimming
	
	
	Extensive reading
	
	
	Intensive reading
	
Explicação:
Scanning is a technique you often use when looking up a word in the telephone book or dictionary. You search for key words or ideas. In most cases, you know what you're looking for, so you're concentrating on finding a particular answer. Scanning involves moving your eyes quickly down the page seeking specific words and phrases. Scanning is also used when you first find a resource to determine whether it will answer your questions. Once you've scanned the document, you might go back and skim it. When scanning, look for the author's use of organizers such as numbers, letters, steps, or the words, first, second, or next. Look for words that are bold faced, italics, or in a different font size, style, or color. Sometimes the author will put key ideas in the margin. Reading off a computer screen has become a growing concern. Research shows that people have more difficulty reading off a computer screen than off paper. Although they can read and comprehend at the same rate as paper, skimming on the computer is much slower than on paper.
 
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		5.
		According to Beale (2007), "this technique is applied by readers when they look over a text quickly to get a general idea of the subject-matter (also called 'gist'). The reader is not interested in all the detail, getting the gist is enough".
· The citation above can be related to the following Reading Strategy:
	
	
	
	intensive reading
	
	
	skimming
	
	
	scanning
	
	
	extensive reading
	
	
	prediction
	
Explicação:
Readers skim a text when they look it over quickly to get a general idea of the subject-matter (also called ¿gist¿). The reader is not interested in all the detail, getting the gist is enough. Skimmers run their eye down the page or screen looking for pointers that sum up the contents. Subheadings or bullet points attract their attention, as do the introductory phrases of paragraphs and the concluding ones. In longer texts, skimmers check the contents lists, the opening and closing paragraphs of chapters, and any introductions, conclusions or summaries.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		6.
		People scan a text when they want to find ________ information.
	
	
	
	overall
	
	
	any kind of
	
	
	specific
	
	
	some
	
	
	general
	
Explicação:
Scanning - used to find a particular (specific) piece of information
 
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		7.
		Choose the alternative which DOES NOT define properly the four types of reading skills:
	
	
	
	Skimming - used to understand the "gist" or main idea.
	
	
	Scanning - used to find a general piece of information.
	
	
	Prediction - used to anticipate what the readers are about to read.
	
	
	Extensive reading - used for pleasure and general understanding.
	
	
	Intensive reading - accurate reading for detailed understanding.
	
Explicação:
Prediction  - used to anticipate what the readers are about to read
Skimming - used to understand the "gist" or main idea
Scanning - used to find a particular piece of information
Extensive reading - used for pleasure and general understanding
Intensive reading - accurate reading for detailed understanding
Aula 04
		According to your studies, which of the following is not a proof reading technique?
	
	
	
	    
Read it aloud - sometimes we can hear errors.
	
	
	Use the computer¿s spell check ¿ remember, however, that a spell check will catch form if you mean from, to if you mean too, or except if you mean accept.
	
	
	Let it sit - for a day or a weekend. When the document is cold, we are more  objective about their own writing.
	
	
	Use peer evaluations - others will see the errors we miss.
	
	
	Read it backwards - then you read words out of context. You cannot anticipate the next word.
	
Explicação:
Effective technical writing must be correct, whether grammatically, mathematically, electronically, etc. Errors in technical writing make the company and the employee look bad. More importantly, errors can lead to damages, injuries, lawsuits, or just embarrassment and misunderstandings.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		2.
		Between technical writing and literary writing there are some important differences. According to your study material what are the components that mark the difference between theses writings?
 
	
	
	
	Grammar, organization, style, design.
	
	
	Grammar, the number of lines, style, design, development.
	
	
	Grammar, organization, style, the number of lines.
	
	
	Grammar, organization, style, design, development.
	
	
	The number of lines, organization, style, design, development.
	
Explicação:
Grammar, organization, style, design, development.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		3.
		What is the most important criteria for effective technical writing?
	
	
	
	Design
	
	
	Style
	
	
	Grammar
	
	
	Clarity
	
	
	Organization
	
Explicação:
The most important criteria for effective technical writing is clarity. If the audience responds to a memo, letter, report, or manual with, "Huh?" what has the writer accomplished? If the correspondence is not clearly understood, the reader will either call the writer for further clarification, or just ignore the information. In either case, the writer's time is wasted; the reader's time is wasted; the message is lost.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		4.
		In order to achieve conciseness, we should use short words (one and two syllable words). Match the words linking long words to their short version correspondent.
1. Utilization ( ) feature
2. Functionality ( ) previous
3. Aforementioned ( ) mentioned
4. Heretofore ( ) use
	
	
	
	4 ¿ 3 ¿ 1 ¿ 2
	
	
	2 ¿ 3 ¿ 1 ¿ 4
	
	
	3 ¿ 2 ¿ 4 ¿ 1
	
	
	3 ¿ 4 ¿ 1 ¿ 2
	
	
	2 ¿ 4 ¿ 3 - 1
	
Explicação:
UTILIZATION - USE
FUNCTIONALITY - FEATURE
AFOREMENTIONED - MENTIONED
HERETOFORE - PREVIOUS
 
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		5.
		Regarding the differences between technical writing and literary writing, which alternative is INCORRECT?
	
	
	
	Technical writing makes use of figures of speeches whereas literary writing is to the point and straight forward.
	
	
	Logic and reasoning dominate technical writing while humanism is the main characteristic of literary writing.
	
	
	The intended audiences of technical writing are academicians and expertswhereas literary writing is for general readers.
	
	
	The content and style of writing of technical writing is different from literary writing as the subjects chosen are vastly different.
	
	
	The main purpose of technical writing is to inform and to implore action on the part of the readers whereas the main purpose of literary writing is to entertain and to arouse emotions.
	
Explicação:
· The content and style of writing of technical writing is different from literary writing as the subjects chosen are vastly different;
· The intended audiences of technical writing are academicians and experts whereas literary writing is for general readers;
· The main purpose of technical writing is to inform and to implore action on the part of the readers whereas the main purpose of literary writing is to entertain and to arouse emotions;
· Literary writing makes use of figures of speeches whereas technical writing is to the point and straight forward;
· Technical writing is non-fiction whereas literary writing is mostly fiction
· Logic and reasoning dominate technical writing while humanism is the main characteristic of literary writing.
	
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		6.
		The following items are typical of Literary texts, EXCEPT:
	
	
	
	Aimed at readers in general
	
	
	The intended audiences are academicians and experts
	
	
	Humanism is its main characteristic
	
	
	Its main purposes are to entertain and to arouse emotions
	
	
	Mostly fictional
	
Explicação:
· The content and style of writing of technical writing is different from literary writing as the subjects chosen are vastly different;
· The intended audiences of technical writing are academicians and experts whereas literary writing is for general readers;
· The main purpose of technical writing is to inform and to implore action on the part of the readers whereas the main purpose of literary writing is to entertain and to arouse emotions;
· Literary writing makes use of figures of speeches whereas technical writing is to the point and straight forward;
· Technical writing is non-fiction whereas literary writing is mostly fiction
· Logic and reasoning dominate technical writing while humanism is the main characteristic of literary writing.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		7.
		Which alternative does not represent an example of technical writing?
	
	
	
	reports
	
	
	novels
	
	
	brochures and newsletters
	
	
	instructions
	
	
	the job search
	
Explicação:
Technical writing, which must be understood easily and quickly, includes:
· memos and email
· letters
· reports
· instructions
· brochures and newsletters
· the job search
· web pages
· fliers
· PowerPoint presentations
· graphics
Aula 05
		Upon reading the New York Times on a typical Sunday morning, you came across the following text:
New York Times International Luxury Conference Adds More Star Speakers
''Luxury Beyond Product'' welcomes Maureen Chiquet, Grayson Perry and Ariel Emanuel as keynote speakers
LONDON, JUNE 1st, 2015 - The 15th New York Times International Luxury Conference which takes place at theTrianon Palace Versailles on November 17-18th, will bring together some of the most inspiring figures in luxury and fashion to discuss how brands forge deep bonds with consumers in today's luxury industry.
Maureen Chiquet, Global C.E.O. of Chanel, Ariel Emanuel, Co-C.E.O. of WME | IMG and artist Grayson Perry are the latest additions to a stellar speaker line-up that already includes some of the major forces in the fashion and luxury industries, including Victoria Beckham, John Demsey (Group President, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.), Michael Kowalski, Chairman (Tiffany & Co.) and Adrian Joffe, (C.E.O., Comme des Garçons International).
Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director, The New York Times, said, ''It's often from unexpected directions that the best new ideas come, and I am incredibly excited about the potential for strategic inspiration represented by our new speakers. All innovators and rule-breakers in their respective fields, be it luxury, entertainment and sports, or art, they will meet for the first time under the big tent of The New York Times in Versailles. That kind of cross-border conversation is really what paves the path of the future."
· The text above is a good example of a(n):
	
	
	
	e-mail
	
	
	mission statement
	
	
	press release
	
	
	review
	
	
	article
	
Explicação:
 A press release is a short, compelling news story written by a public relations professional and sent to targeted members of the media. The goal of a press release is to pique the interest of a journalist or publication. The press release should contain all the essential information (who? what? where? when? how? and most importantly why?) for the journalist to easily produce his own story.
The standard press release begins with contact information, mostly likely the name, phone number and e-mail address of the person who wrote the release. Then comes the headline, arguably the most important four or five words in the whole press release. The headline will be what the journalist reads first. If it's not intriguing, newsworthy and unique, he'll read no further. Below the headline often comes a brief, one-line summary of the press release. Like the headline, the summary should draw the reader in quickly and motivate them to learn more.
	
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		2.
		According to your studies, which of the following is not a problem caused by emails?
	
	
	
	Email allows the writer and reader(s) to chat with each other online.
	
	
	Email can be sent at the push of a button. This speed may hinder our revision.
	
	
	If we write something that has grammatical or mathematical errors, we can check these for correctness.
	
	
	If we write something that might be offensive, we can set the memo or letter aside for awhile.
	
	
	Instantaneous communication hinders the writer¿s ability to doublecheck facts, effectively proofread text, and achieve the correct tone.
	
Explicação:
According to Gerson, email is one of the most commonly-used forms of communication in the international business world. It is used extensively within companies to circulate information, requets, results, instructions, recommendations, minutes of meetings, etc.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		3.
		Upon surfing the Net, you came across the following type of text:
 
	"The U.S. Fund for UNICEF fights for the survival and development of the world's most vulnerable children and protects their basic human rights".
 
· The previous text is a good example of a(n):
	
	
	
	mission statement
	
	
	press release
	
	
	e-mail
	
	
	essay
	
	
	review
	
Explicação:
The best MISSION STATEMENTS are a succinct encapsulation of:
· What your organization is;
· What it aspires to do;
· What it actually does;
· What it hopes to achieve.
It may also define your key activities and the values that inspire and govern what you do. Some mission statements are produced in isolation by one person and are then agreed by everyone else. The best ones however are a synthesis of ideas from many sources, even if the final statement will be drafted by one person. This gives an idea of real ownership across the organization; in contrast to the mission statements imposed from above that you find in many companies.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		4.
		1. Abbreviations ( ) Yours sincerely, Regards,
2. Salutations ( ) Here is some blue sky thinking of you.
3. Contractions ( ) I'm writing to see if you have...
4. Jargon ( ) FYI (for your information)
5. A formal ending ( ) Dear Mr. Webb
	
	
	
	5 ¿ 3 ¿ 4 ¿ 1 ¿ 2
	
	
	4 ¿ 3 ¿ 2 ¿ 5 ¿ 1
	
	
	5 ¿ 4 ¿ 3 ¿ 1 ¿ 2
	
	
	3 ¿ 2 ¿ 1 ¿ 5 - 4
	
	
	4 ¿ 5 ¿ 2 ¿ 1 - 3
	
Explicação:
1. Abbreviations - FYI (for your information)
2. Salutations - Dear Mr. Webb
3. Contractions - I'm writing to see if you have...
4. Jargon -Here is some blue sky thinking of you.
5. A formal ending - Yours sincerely, Regards,5.
		Also known as a Career Statement, Career Profile, Personal Profile or Biography, a Personal Statement is a professional "about me" paragraph. A statement of purpose is designed to communicate:
	
	
	
	Connections between your past education/experiences and future goals;  your philosophy of the field and why you are pursuing an opportunity in that area; what makes you unique and how you can add to the diversity of the program; how you can be an asset to the organization or the school in the future.
	
	
	Writing abilities; connections between your past education/experiences and future goals;  your philosophy of the field and why you are pursuing an opportunity in that area; what makes you unique and how you can add to the diversity of the program; how you can be an asset to the organization or the school, now.
	
	
	Your philosophy of the field and why you are pursuing an opportunity in that area; what makes you unique and how you can add to the diversity of the program; how you can be an asset to the organization or the school, now.
	
	
	Writing abilities; connections between your past education/experiences and future goals;  your philosophy of the field and why you are pursuing an opportunity in that area.
 
	
	
	Writing abilities; connections between your past education/experiences and future goals;  your philosophy of the field and why you are pursuing an opportunity in that area; what makes you unique and how you can add to the diversity of the program; how you can be an asset to the organization or the school in the future.
	
Explicação:
Writing abilities; connections between your past education/experiences and future goals;  your philosophy of the field and why you are pursuing an opportunity in that area; what makes you unique and how you can add to the diversity of the program; how you can be an asset to the organization or the school, now.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		6.
		Which of the statements below can be used to describe a press release?
	
	
	
	Describes a company's purpose and ideals.
	
	
	Can be used to explain or apologise for a compan¿s action.
	
	
	Often appears in business plans or on corporate websites.
	
	
	Can help potential investors or employees understand the character of a company.
	
	
	Highlights the goals and objectives of a company.
	
Explicação:
A press release is a short, compelling news story written by a public relations professional and sent to targeted members of the media. The goal of a press release is to pique the interest of a journalist or publication. The press release should contain all the essential information (who? what? where? when? how? and most importantly why?) for the journalist to easily produce his own story.
The standard press release begins with contact information, mostly likely the name, phone number and e-mail address of the person who wrote the release. Then comes the headline, arguably the most important four or five words in the whole press release. The headline will be what the journalist reads first. If it's not intriguing, newsworthy and unique, he'll read no further. Below the headline often comes a brief, one-line summary of the press release. Like the headline, the summary should draw the reader in quickly and motivate them to learn more.
	
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		7.
		It is very important to pay attention at some details when writing a personal statement. Which alternative does NOT present a feature to be followed?
	
	
	
	Be eloquent;
	
	
	Be specific and provide appropriate evidence.
	
	
	Try to make your personal statement unique or distinctive in some way.
	
	
	Make sure that you address any specific questions that are asked.
	
	
	Write a positive and interesting personal statement to hold the attention of the reader.
	
Explicação:
· Write a positive and interesting personal statement to hold the attention of the reader
· Make sure that you address any specific questions that are asked - do not ignore them or think you can get away without answering them
· Be specific and provide appropriate evidence, e.g. if you are applying for a teacher training course, don't just say that you would make a good teacher; give examples of previous experience working in a classroom and activities where you have been involved with children
· Try to make your personal statement unique or distinctive in some way. One way to make it individual is to give a detailed example of something specific to your own experience, such as an event that influenced your decision to pursue a particular course or career
· Be succinct and avoid using long and ambiguous words or overly long sentences
· Adhere to the stated word limits - personal statements are often limited to 250-500 words, or one typed page, so write concisely while still providing enough detail
· Tailor your personal statement to the job or course you are applying for - do not use exactly the same one for different jobs
· Try to show how you will add value to course ¿ for competitive places your position will strengthened if the tutor can see how you would interact with other students to enhance their experience and the reputation of the course