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PRÁTICA ORAL EM LÍNGUA INGLESA II 
	Aula10
	 
		
	
		1.
		► Which of the following headlines, taken from The New York Times in October 2015, is related to sports?
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Royals Outlast Mets in Epic Start to Series
	
	
	
	Explicação: Royals Outlast Mets in Epic Start to Series (Royals and Mets are American baseball teams) Greenland Is Melting Away (science) What to Look for in the Republican Debate (politics) Cutting Sugar Improves Children¿s Health in Just 10 Days (health) Touring the Dark Side of Los Angeles (Tourism)
	
	 
		
	
		2.
		There are several ways to express our ideas. Mark the option which contains a polite way for something to be repeated, rephrased or summarised:
	
	
	
	Would you repeat that again, please?
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Explicação: It is necessary not to use abbreviations in order to be polite. In addition, it is important to use kind words, like "please". So the best sentence is:  "Would you repeat that again, please?"
	
	 
		
	
		3.
When you are talking about news or current events, you may need to ask questions and seek clarification. What question below presents a high level of formality?
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	May I ask a question about the international political scenario?
	Explicação: The structure "may I" used in the question flags a formal usage of English.
	
	
		4.
		It is extremely unlikely to find pieces of news in ____________________
	
	
	
	a pamphlet
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Explicação: Pamphlets are more suitable to provide information (on a product, a cause, an idea) and not to spread news.
A pamphlet is an unbound booklet It may consist of a single sheet of paper that is printed on both sides and folded in half, in thirds, or in fourths, called a leaflet, or it may consist of a few pages that are folded in half and saddle stapled at the crease to make a simple book.
	 
		
	
		5.
		It is important to understand the vocabulary related to newspapers since it is a valuable source of information nationwide and in an international way. Which description of newspaper vocabulary below is incorrect?
	
	
	
	Banner: A headline in large type running across the entire width of the page.
	
	
	Comic strip: Three- or four-panel drawings that tell a story, usually humorous.
	
	
	Deadline:  the assigned time for stories to be submitted in order to make the issue going to press.
	
	
	Column: the vertical divisions of a page or opinion or comment expressed by a regular writer.
	
	
	Editor: international press corps who compete for stories, usually of a sensational nature.
	Explicação: Actually, the editor is the person who decides what news goes into the paper, reviews and corrects reporters' work and writes the headlines.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		6.
		Which of the following IS NOT a 21st Century event?
	
	
	
	Hurricane Katrina
	
	
	Terrorist attack in NYC
	
	
	BP Gulf Oil Spill
	
	
	The Vietnam War
	
	
	Obama´s election and reelection
	Explicação: The Vietnam War also known as the Second Indochina War, and in Vietnam as the Resistance War Against America or simply the American War, was a conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975.
	 
		
	
		7.
		It is necessary to stay informed about the important issues facing our world in order to know the current event. Mark the option which DOES NOT represent a good strategy to learn about current events: 
	
	
	
	To stay alone without accessing internet.
	
	
	To watch the news on TV.
	
	
	To listen to the news on the radio.
	
	
	To talk about the news with friends.
	
	
	To read about the news on the internet and in newspapers and magazines.
	
Explicação: Many people like to know what is happening in local, national, and world news. Some people believe that to live in a democracy, it is important to stay informed about the important issues facing our world. People read about the news on the Internet and in newspapers and magazines, listen to the news on the radio, and watch the news on TV. Many people like to talk about current events and the news with their families, friends and co-workers.
		 PRÁTICA ORAL EM LÍNGUA INGLESA II 
	Aula 9
	
	 
	
	 1a Questão
	
	
	
	
	Almost everyone uses filler words or verbal pauses while communicating their thoughts.
Which of the following IS NOT an example of them (filler words)?
		
	
	´well ...´
	 
	I love you.
	
	´humm ...´
	
	´I mean...´
	
	...´you know ...´
	Explicação:
´´A filler word is an apparently meaningless word, phrase, or sound that marks a pause or hesitation in speech. Also known as a pause filler or hesitation form.´´
correct answer: I love you.
	
	
	 
	
	 2a Questão
	
	
	
	
	What is the answer to the following question: "How do you like living in Dallas?"
		
	
	a) Never heard of it.
	
	d) I'm afraid not.
	
	c) I see.
	
	e) No, go head.
	 
	b)It's a nice city. I like it here.
	Explicação:
b)It's a nice city. I like it here. IS THE BEST ANSWER.
THE OTHER ONES DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION PROPOSED.
	
	
	 3a Questão
	
	
	
	
	What would be the proper way to express agreement and continue the dialogue?
		
	
	b) I'm afraid I can't agree with... because ...
	
	c) I don't think your point about... necessarily follows because....
	
	a) That may be the case, but in my experience...
	
	d)I can appreciate your point about..., but I would disagree because...
	 
	e) I agree with your comment .... What do you think about....?
	
Explicação: EXPRESSING AGREEMENT AND CONTINUING THE DIALOGUE.
 The point you made about is excellent. I¿d like to add that¿
I agree with your comment ¿¿¿. What do you think about¿?
I¿m with you on that point. What I still wonder about is¿.
I think what you¿re saying about¿. is so right. What would happen though if¿?
Yes, and in fact¿.
Yes, and what is more¿
Absolutely. Actually, I would go further, and say¿
	
	
	 4a Questão
	
	
	
	
	Which of the following expressions would you use to express partial agreement and continuing a dialogue?
		
	
	I can't share this view.
	
	We accept your point of view.
	
	It is clear that ...
	
	You are absolutely right.
	 
	I agree up to a certain point, but ....
	
Explicação: In: 'I agree up to a certain  point, but ...' expresses partial agreement.
	
	
	
	 5a Questão
	
	
	
	
	You can state your opinion in a number of different ways and contexts. Which one of the sentences below states an opinion in a strong manner?
		
	
	
	 
	Obviously, there is no doubt that Crispin took the money.
	
	
	
	
	
Explicação:
The use of words and expressions such as "obviously" and "there is no doubt" demonstrates the strong tone of this opinion.
	
	
	
	
	 6a Questão
	
	
	
	
	Social interactions are usually motivated by objectives and goals. When the objective is to express disagreement, there are some vocabulary structures that can be used. Choose the option below that fills the following sentence expressing disagreement and continuing the dialogue.
I sincerely can't agree with you on this matter, ___________ I'm sure we can find a common ground.
		
	 
	however
	Explicação: The word "however" offers the chance to continue the conversation by presenting an option to the matter.
	
	
	
	 7a Questão
	
	
	
	
	The word cordial has two meanings: sincere affection and kindness and formal politeness.
The following are ways to make a positive impression and set the tone for what follows.
Which of the following DOES NOT belong to this group?
		
	 
	Facial expression of dislike/ Gestures of dislike.
	
	I am happy to see you
	
	You're welcome
	
	Please
	
	Good morning.
	
Explicação:
 In order to give a good impression on people, we should not show signs of  dislike even by means of a facial expression.
	
	
	
	 8a Questão
	
	
	
	
	What is the answerto the following question: "Do you think he will come?"
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	c) No, I don't think he will.
	Explicação:c) No, I don't think he will. IS THE BEST WAY TO ANSWER THE QUESTION.
THE OTHER ALTERNATIVES DON'T ANSWER THE QUESTION PROPOSED.
	
		 1a Questão
	
	
	
	What would be the proper way to express disagreement and continue the dialogue?
		
	 
	d) I don't agree with you, however...
	
	e) Yes, and in fact...
	
	c) Absolutely. Actually, I would go further, and say....
	
	a) The point you made about is excellent. I'd like to add that...
	
	b) I agree with..., but what about ...?
	Explicação: EXPRESSING DISAGREEMENT AND CONTINUING THE DIALOGUE
 
I don't agree with you, however¿
I'm sorry to disagree with you, but¿
Yes, but don't you think¿
Don't you think it would be better...
Let's face it, The truth of the matter is...,
Shouldn't we consider...,
I can appreciate your point about¿, but I would disagree because¿.
That¿s interesting, however, from my point of view¿.
That may be the case, but in my experience¿..
I¿m afraid I can¿t agree with¿ because ¿..
I don¿t think your point about¿ necessarily follows because¿
	
	
	 2a Questão
	
	
	
	
	Communication plays an important role in our lives and asking questions is a typical characteristic of it.
In general, questions need to ......
Choose the INCORRECT one.
		
	
	Be about one issue
 
	 
	Show your mood.
	
	Encourage a response
	
	Be clear
	
	Be put politely
 
	Explicação:We should not let our mood influence our questions.
	
	
	 
	
	 3a Questão
	
	
	
	
	The word cordial has two meanings: sincere affection and kindness and formal politeness.
The following are ways to make a positive impression and set the tone for what follows.
Which of the following DOES NOT belong to this group?
		
	
	Please
	
	You're welcome
	
	I am happy to see you
	
	Good morning.
	 
	Facial expression of dislike/ Gestures of dislike.
	Explicação:
 In order to give a good impression on people, we should not show signs of  dislike even by means of a facial expression.
	
	
	
	 4a Questão
	
	
	
	
	Which of the following expressions would you use to express partial agreement and continuing a dialogue?
		
	 
	I agree up to a certain point, but ....
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Explicação:In: 'I agree up to a certain  point, but ...' expresses partial agreement.
	
	
	
	 5a Questão
	
	
	
	
	What is the answer to the following question: "Do you think he will come?"
		
	 
	c) No, I don't think he will.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Explicação:
c) No, I don't think he will. IS THE BEST WAY TO ANSWER THE QUESTION.
THE OTHER ALTERNATIVES DON'T ANSWER THE QUESTION PROPOSED.
	
	
	 6a Questão
	
	
	
	
	You can state your opinion in a number of different ways and contexts. Which one of the sentences below states an opinion in a strong manner?
		
	 
	Obviously, there is no doubt that Crispin took the money.
	
	
	
Explicação:
The use of words and expressions such as "obviously" and "there is no doubt" demonstrates the strong tone of this opinion.
	
	
	
	 7a Questão
	
	
	
	
	Social interactions are usually motivated by objectives and goals. When the objective is to express disagreement, there are some vocabulary structures that can be used. Choose the option below that fills the following sentence expressing disagreement and continuing the dialogue.
I sincerely can't agree with you on this matter, ___________ I'm sure we can find a common ground.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	however
	Explicação: The word "however" offers the chance to continue the conversation by presenting an option to the matter.
	
	
	
	 8a Questão
	
	
	
	
	Choose the best expressions to expose views on an issue today.
		
	 
	On the other hand... / In the same way...
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Explicação: EXPRESSING PARTIAL AGREEMENT AND CONTINUING THE DIALOGUE = on the other hand, in the same way.
	
	
		1.
		What would be the proper way to express disagreement and continue the dialogue?
	
	
	
	d) I don't agree with you, however...
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Explicação:
EXPRESSING DISAGREEMENT AND CONTINUING THE DIALOGUE
 I don't agree with you, however¿
I'm sorry to disagree with you, but¿
Yes, but don't you think¿
Don't you think it would be better...
Let's face it, The truth of the matter is...,
Shouldn't we consider...,
I can appreciate your point about¿, but I would disagree because¿.
That¿s interesting, however, from my point of view¿.
That may be the case, but in my experience¿..
I¿m afraid I can¿t agree with¿ because ¿..
I don¿t think your point about¿ necessarily follows because¿
	 
		
	
		2.
		Choose the best expressions to expose views on an issue today.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	On the other hand... / In the same way...
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Explicação: EXPRESSING PARTIAL AGREEMENT AND CONTINUING THE DIALOGUE = on the other hand, in the same way.
	 
		
	
		3.
		The word cordial has two meanings: sincere affection and kindness and formal politeness.
The following are ways to make a positive impression and set the tone for what follows.
Which of the following DOES NOT belong to this group?
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Facial expression of dislike/ Gestures of dislike.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Explicação:
 In order to give a good impression on people, we should not show signs of  dislike even by means of a facial expression.
	
	
	 
		
	
		4.
		Which of the following expressions would you use to express partial agreement and continuing a dialogue?
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	I agree up to a certain point, but ....
	
	
	
	
Explicação:
In: 'I agree up to a certain  point, but ...' expresses partial agreement.
	
		6.
		You can state your opinion in a number of different ways and contexts. Which one of the sentences below states an opinion in a strong manner?
	
	
	
	Obviously, there is no doubt that Crispin took the money.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
Explicação:The use of words and expressions such as "obviously" and "there is no doubt" demonstrates the strong tone of this opinion.
	
	 
		
	
		7.
Social interactions are usually motivated by objectives and goals. When the objective is to express disagreement, there are some vocabulary structures that can be used. Choose the option below that fills the following sentence expressing disagreement and continuing the dialogue.
I sincerely can't agree with you on this matter, ___________ I'm sure we can find a common ground.
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	however
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
Explicação:The word "however" offers the chance to continue the conversation by presenting an option to the matter.
	
	
	 
		
	
		8.
		What is the answer to the following question: "Do you think he will come?"
	
	
	
	
	
	
	c) No, I don't think he will.
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Explicação: c) No, I don't think he will. IS THE BEST WAY TO ANSWER THE QUESTION.
THE OTHER ALTERNATIVES DON'T ANSWER THE QUESTION PROPOSED.