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Leitura e redação em língua inglesa- aula 10
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        Questão
	
	
	The term whether in Experts are questioning whether diet drinks could raise depression risk after a large study has found a link. introduces:
		
	
	an acceptance.
	
	a dismissal.
	 
	a supposition.
	
	a denial.
	
	a certainty.
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:46:22
	
Explicação:
Whether may be the same as `if¿ and it indicates a supposition .
Ex = We should find out whether the museum is open.
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	Read the text below:
"In response to your advertisement in last Friday's The New York Times' newspaper for a Trainee accounts manager, please find enclosed my CV. The job attracted me because it emphasized that your company had great opportunities for people who were keen to learn. I also know that your company is a world leader in the creation of innovative products."
► The previous text is an example of a specific section in a letter of application. Which one?
		
	
	Contact information
	
	Second middle paragraph
	
	Salutation
	
	Closing
	 
	Opening paragraph
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:50:20
	
Explicação:
The piece of writing contextualized the reasons for getting in contact, which should be done in the opening paragraph.
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	Here are some connectors you may use more commonly in your paragraphs to continue the supporting sentences. Mark the only one which cannot be used with this meaning.
		
	
	In addition to
	
	Secondly
	 
	In summary
	
	Also
	
	Besides
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:50:41
	
Explicação:
'In summary' is used to conclude the text.
	
		
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Comentado
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	The connectors are useful to keep the notion of sequence and unity to the paragraph. Mark the option which represents them to conclude the supporting sentences:
		
	
	But / therefore;
	
	Second / besides;
	
	While / moreover.
	 
	In brief / to sum up;
	
	First / to begin with;
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:51:00
	
Explicação:
 "In brief" and "to sum up" are connectors which represent conclusion.
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	What are supporting sentences? Mark the CORRECT option about them:
		
	
	They restate the main idea of the paragraph using different words.
	
	They do not give supporting facts, details and examples.
	
	They are the last sentences in a paragraph.
	
	They come before topic sentence.
	 
	They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:51:21
	
Explicação:
The supporting sentences give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	Regarding the production of a well-balanced paragraph, which one of the options below does not contain correct information?
		
	
	The paragraph must open by stating a generalizing sentence, one that works as the focus of attention, called topic sentence.
	
	The writer must control the content of the information presented in the paragraphs that constitute the body of the essay.
	
	The paragraph¿s body should contain more specific information than the topic sentence.
	
	The paragraph¿s body mantains the same focus of attention as the topic sentence.
	 
	The topic sentence must have an informal tone since the reader must be captivated.
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:52:22
	
Explicação:
There is no general rule about the level of formality of the topic sentence since it must adequate itself to the context of production.
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	Which of the following would be a good topic sentence if you were writing a paragraph about the dangers of smoking:
		
	
	Smoking is one way that my family relieves stress.
	
	Most famous people look really cool when they smoke.
	
	I smoke with pleasure and do not want to stop.
	
	My father smokes a cigar after each meal.
	 
	Smoking leads to many different illnesses.
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:50:05
	
Explicação:
 "Smoking leads to many different illnesses. " tells the reader what is being talked about in a paragraph.
 
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	Which alternative has an example of a run-on-sentence?
		
	 
	Adam and Rachel were on their way to the yard sale, an old man waved briskly to them.
	
	Adam and Rachel were on their way to the yard sale. An old man waved briskly to them.
	
	Adam and Rachel were on their way to the yard sale an old, and man waved briskly to them.
	
	When Adam and Rachel were on their way to the yard sale, an old man waved briskly to them.
	
	Adam and Rachel were on their way to the yard sale; an old man waved briskly to them.
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:53:19
	
Explicação:
Adam and Rachel were on their way to the yard sale, an old man waved briskly to them.
In this sentence there is an incorrect punctuation (the comma is wrongly used).All the other sentences are correctly punctuated.
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        Questão
	
	
	Which of the following is FALSE about irrelevant sentences in a passage?
		
	
	They can detract from the meaning of a passage
	
	They are disconnected from the main idea of the passage.
	
	They distract readers.
	 
	They support the passage's main idea.
	
	They upset the flow of the passage.
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:53:56
	
Explicação:
Irrelevant sentences are those that do not support the main idea of the passage. Irrelevant sentences distract readers from the main point of the passage. This is because they do not relate to or support the main idea. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid using irrelevant sentences in writing and to be able to spot them as a reader. The simplest way to identify irrelevant sentences in a passage is to ask yourself the following three questions:
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	Which of the following discourse connectors convey the idea of cause?
		
	
	When
	
	Nevertheless
	
	In fact
	 
	Thus
	
	Futhermore
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:54:07
	
Explicação:
Thus (cause)
When (time)
Furthermore (addition)
Nevertheless (contrast)
In fact (emphasis)
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	The following statement illustrate types of opinions that you can use as topics for argumentative writing: Choose the most appropriate item for the following statement: Courage, not cowardice, is the underlying theme of the story.
		
	
	Opinion that evaluates
	
	Opinion that advises
	
	Opinion that modifies
	
	Opinion that destroys
	 
	Opinion that explains
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:54:37
	
Explicação:
Courage, not cowardice, is the underlying theme of the story. = opinion that explain using two opposite ideas (courage and cowardice).
	
		
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Comentado
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	Which connector is used to start supporting sentences?
		
	 
	to begin with
	
	 besides
	
	 in addition to
	 
	also
	
	on the whole
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:52:07
	
Explicação:
To continue the supporting sentences = besides, also, in addition to
To conclude the supporting sentences = on the whole
	
	
	 
		5
        Questão
	
	
	Read the text below:
"I am available for interview at any time. Thank you for considering this application and please do not hesitate to contact me at any time by phone or in writing if you have questions about any of the above.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely."
► The previous text is an example of a specific section in a letter of application. Which one?
		
	
	Date
	
	Opening paragraph
	
	Salutation
	 
	Closing
	
	Contact information
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:55:08
	
Explicação:
The set of expressions used in the text ¿ "I look forward to hearing from you", "Yours Sincerely" are employed in the closing section.
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	What are the characteristics of persuasive texts? Mark the WRONG option about them:
		
	
	Are written as emotional,one-sided argument.
	 
	​​​​​​Always use humor.
	
	Use rhetorical questions.
	
	Use repeated words and exclamation marks.
	
	Often have text in capital letters;
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:55:25
	
Explicação:
Sometimes use humor.
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	The key to a good paragraph is its topic sentence. Which of the following alternatives is NOT the function of a topic sentence?
		
	
	To limit the topic.
	 
	To substitute for a title to the paragraph.
	
	To introduce the topic immediately.
	
	To give an opinion or impression of the writer about the topic.
	
	To show an attitude or a reaction of the writer to the topic.
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:53:24
	
Explicação:
A topic sentence is not and cannot be considered a title. The topic sentence states the opinion that the writer wants the audience to accept. 
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	What is the main function of the topic sentence? Mark the CORRECT option:
		
	 
	It is to tell the reader what is being talked about in a paragraph.
	
	It is to give an extra information to make the text easier to understand.
	
	It is the last sentence in the paragraph.
	
	It is to give a summary of the text.
	
	It is to state the purpose of the entire paper.
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:53:41
	
Explicação:
The main function of the topic sentence is to tell the reader what is being talked about in a paragraph.
	
	
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        Questão
	
	
	The following statement illustrate types of opinions that you can use as topics for argumentative writing: Choose the most appropriate item for the following statement: The band´s audition was very poor
		
	 
	Opinion that evaluates
	
	Opinion that destroys
	
	Opinion that modifies
	
	Opinion that advises
	
	Opinion that explains
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:54:12
	
Explicação:
to evaluate = to determine or to fix the value of. (avaliar).
	
		
	Gabarito
Comentado
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	Read the text below:
"As a recent graduate from university, I am well aware that I still have much to learn and it is exactly this kind of challenging environment that I am seeking. You will also see from my CV that I am someone who believes in getting results. My two proudest achievements are raising over £15,000 for a local charity and finishing the London Marathon."
► The previous text is an example of a specific section in a letter of application. Which one?
 
		
	
	Salutation
	
	Addressee
	
	Contact information
	 
	Second middle paragraph
	
	Closing 
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:54:53
	
Explicação:
Descriptive information on the candidate's past experiences should be displayed in the second middle paragraph.
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	The following statement illustrate types of opinions that you can use as topics for argumentative writing: Choose the most appropriate item for the following statement: Young people should give careful thought to career planning
		
	
	Opinion that explains
	
	Opinion that modifies
	 
	Opinion that advises
	
	Opinion that evaluates
	
	Opinion that destroys
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:55:15
	
Explicação:
It advises = should = dar um conselho. 
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	Here are some connectors you may use more commonly in your paragraphs to start supporting sentences. Mark the only one which cannot be used with this meaning:
		
	
	To start with
	
	To begin with
	 
	To end up
	
	First
	
	First of all
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:58:04
	
Explicação:
To end up = it is used to conclude, not to supply supporting ideas. 
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	Read the text below:
"In closing, I am available for interview at any time. Thank you for considering this application and please do not hesitate to contact me at any time by phone or in writing if you have questions about any of the above."
► The previous information refers to a specific technique employed when writing letters of application. Which one?
		
	
	Phrasal verbs
	
	 Rhetorical expressions
	
	Pronouns 
	 
	Linking words/phrases
	
	Lexical units
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:58:24
	
Explicação:
The highlighted elements refer to conjunctions (also known as linking words).
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	Read the text below:
"The position attracted me since it emphasized that your academic institution had great opportunities for people who were avid learners."
► The previous information refers to a specific technique employed when writing letters of application. Which one?
		
	
	Passive voice
	 
	Conjunctions
	 
	Reference words
	
	Pronouns 
	
	Lexical units
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:56:33
	
Explicação:
The highlighted element comprises a conjunction, whose meaning is the same as "because".
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	Nas opções abaixo foram listadas uma ideia geral seguida de um tópico mais limitado. Na produção de textos deve-se ter em mente o tópico geral mas seu parágrafo deve ser o mais específico possível. Assinale qual opção tem a melhor combinação ideia geral e tópico específico.
		
	 
	Família: minha irmã
	
	Esporte: jogos
	
	Leitura: livros
	
	Atrações turísticas: passeios
	
	Trabalho: intelectualidade
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 00:59:48
	
Explicação:
A opção ideia geral "família" e tópico específico "minha irmã" é a melhor combinação pois começa de uma concepção mais ampla e chega até um detalhe menor que pode ser explorado em minúcia.
	
	
	 
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        Questão
	
	
	A RUN-ON SENTENCE is a sentence in which two or more independent clauses are written one after another with no punctuation (fused sentences) or with incorrect punctuation (comma splice). Which alternative has an example of a run-on-sentence?
		
	
	The experiment failed because it had been left unobserved for too long.
	
	The grocery store was really packed with people. There must have been a big sale today.
	 
	A newly arrived international student faces many problems, for example, he has to cope with a new culture.
	
	Learning a new language is similar to learning to swim; it takes a lot of practice.
	
	John is a musician. He plays the guitar for a living.
	Respondido em 14/11/2020 01:01:47
	
Explicação:
CORRECT: A newly arrived international student faces many problems; for example, he has to cope with a new culture.