➭ 08 Questions.
➭ Text (1) – | A SUSTAINABLE WAY OF LIVING | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthship | www.greenhomebuilding.com |
➭ Text (2) – | A DREAM “DOME HOME” | READING KEYS. Macmillan Publishers Limited: Miles Craven |
❑ TEXTO 1:
A SUSTAINABLE WAY OF LIVING
1. In today’s world, some people worry about the planet.
They dislike the inefficiency of modern homes and
disagree with the idea that we are unable to change the
way we live. For these people, the ideal home is one that
does not harm the Earth.
2. Michael Reynolds is a building designer. He started designing homes based on sustainable
principles in Taos, New Mexico, U.S.A., more than 25 years ago. Now over 1,000 homes around the
world incorporate his “living” building systems. These homes, called earthships, have built-in systems
that take into account every human impact and need, for this reason they are called “ships”. They are
designed to make a family feel independent and free as if they were on a long voyage, only in this
case the ship is their home, their voyage is on Earth, and their goal is to live in harmony with their
environment.
3. Believe it or not, an earthship is made from old tires filled with earth. The walls are made of empty
tin cans. The earthship and similar innovative designs can use many other recycled materials, limited
only by the imagination. Earthships are designed to collect and store their own energy from a variety
of sources. The majority of electrical energy comes from the sun and wind. Earthships are built to
catch and use water from the local environment without bringing in water from a centralized source.
Water used in an earthship is harvested from rain or snow.
4. Earthships are based on the idea of a sustainable society, which is defined as one that satisfies its
needs without diminishing the prospects of future generations. Nowadays, sustainable building is
emerging as a responsible way for humanity to preserve the health and safety of the planet. As
Michael Reynolds says, “Perhaps one day, more people will care about the planet. It’s unfortunate
that some people might think this kind of living is inconvenient. It isn’t at all. I love my earthship!”
Adapted from:
READING KEYS. Macmillan Publishers Limited: Miles Craven, 2003. p.145.
Available at: <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthship>
👉 Questão 13 :
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👉 Questão 17 :
32. nowadays (paragraph 4) ➝ the present time
64. unfortunate (paragraph 4) ➝ abandoned person
👍 Comentários e Gabarito 01+02+16+32 = (51)
TÓPICO - IDEIA CONTEXTUAL ou INFORMAÇÃO DENTRO DO TEXTO :
32. nowadays (paragraph 4) ➝ the present time
64. unfortunate (paragraph 4) ➝ abandoned person
❑ TEXTO 2:
A DREAM “DOME HOME”
2. They chose a dome home because it is very strong, so it will be safe in bad weather. It also uses very little energy. It costs fifty percent less to heat than a normal home – and it’s very fashionable, too.
3. On the ground floor is a parking area. An elevator goes up to the entrance on the next floor. This is the main living area, which includes a kitchen, living room, dining room, and entertainment area.
There are also three bathrooms and two bedrooms; all have a view of the ocean. A fireplace on the inside even becomes a barbecue on the outside!
4. On the next floor is the main bedroom and bathroom, plus an entertainment area. The Eye’s top floor is a loft with a sofa and a huge window. “Mom loves to relax and read up here,” says Huiet, “and the kids love to sleep up here.”
5. Visitors to the Eye of the Storm love it. It’s so unusual! People say the dome home makes them “feel alive,” and that it’s “fun.” I guess the old saying is true – There’s no place like dome!
From: READING KEYS. Macmillan Publishers Limited: Miles Craven, 2003. p.146. (Adapted)
👉 Questão 18 :
Select the CORRECT proposition(s) according to the information in text 2.
01. Huiet and Helen’s dome home saves a lot of energy.
02. It was Hugo’s idea to build a dome home.
04. Huiet and Helen Paul’s home was destroyed by a fire.
08. The main living room is located below the ground floor.
16. People enjoy visiting the dome home.
👍 Comentários e Gabarito 01+16 = (17)
TÓPICO - IDEIA CONTEXTUAL ou INFORMAÇÃO DENTRO DO TEXTO :
01. Huiet and Helen’s dome home saves a lot of energy. – A casa em forma de cúpula de Huiet e Helen economiza muita energia.
02. It was Hugo’s idea to build a dome home. – Foi ideia do Hugo construir uma casa em cúpula.
04. Huiet and Helen Paul’s home was destroyed by a fire. – A casa de Huiet e Helen Paul foi destruída por um incêndio.
08. The main living room is located below the ground floor. – A sala principal fica abaixo do térreo.
16. People enjoy visiting the dome home. – As pessoas gostam de visitar a casa em forma de cúpula.
👉 Questão 19 :
Select the proposition(s) which contains(contain) correct references to the following words, underlined in text 2.
01. they (paragraph 1) ➝ Huiet and Helen Paul
02. it (paragraph 1) ➝ floors
04. it (paragraph 2) ➝ dome home
08. this (paragraph 3) ➝ elevator
16. here (paragraph 4) ➝ entertainment area
32. them (paragraph 5) ➝ people
👍 Comentários e Gabarito 01+04+32 = (37)
TÓPICO - IDEIA CONTEXTUAL ou INFORMAÇÃO DENTRO DO TEXTO :
01. they (paragraph 1) ➝ Huiet and Helen Paul
02. it (paragraph 1) ➝ floors
04. it (paragraph 2) ➝ dome home
08. this (paragraph 3) ➝ elevator
16. here (paragraph 4) ➝ entertainment area
32. them (paragraph 5) ➝ people
👉 Questão 20 :
Which question(s) can be answered according to text 2?
01. Who lives in the Eye of the Storm?
02. How long did it take to build the dome home?
04. Why did Huiet and Helen decide to build a dome home?
08. What materials were used to build the dome home?
16. Where do the kids like to sleep?
32. How many people visit the Eye of the Storm?
👍 Comentários e Gabarito 01+04+16 = (21)
TÓPICO - IDEIA CONTEXTUAL ou INFORMAÇÃO DENTRO DO TEXTO :
Which question(s) can be answered according to text 2?
Que perguntas podem ser respondidas de acordo com o texto 2?
01. Who lives in the Eye of the Storm? – Quem vive no Olho da Tempestade?
02. How long did it take to build the dome home? – Quanto tempo demorou para construir a casa em cúpula?
04. Why did Huiet and Helen decide to build a dome home? – Por que Huiet e Helen decidiram construir uma casa em forma de cúpula?
08. What materials were used to build the dome home? – Quais materiais foram usados para construir a casa em cúpula?
16. Where do the kids like to sleep? – Onde as crianças gostam de dormir?
32. How many people visit the Eye of the Storm? – Quantas pessoas visitam o Olho da Tempestade?