- Texto 1 – | Technology in Language Education: Benefits and Barriers | Journal of education and practice |
- 13 Multiple Choice Questions | Five-Option Question |
- Based and adapted from 'RIASATI, Mohammad Javad; ALLAHYAR, Negah; TAN, Kok-Eng. Technology in language education: Benefits and barriers. Journal of education and practice, v.3, n.5, p. 25-30, 2012.
- I. Engagement, improvement in academic ability, and collaborative learning enhancement are some benefits that are expected when technology is involved in the teaching process.
- II. Lowering learning anxiety level and lack of time are examples of the possible barriers mentioned in the text.
- III. Among others, lack of access and lack of effective training are possible disadvantages of technology use to teach anything.
- I. Basic Medical Vocabulary
- II. Advanced Medical Terminology
- III. Expressing Symptoms and Medical History
Vocabulário médico básico
II. Advanced Medical Terminology
Terminologia médica avançada
III. Expressing Symptoms and Medical History
Expressar sintomas e histórico médico
- 1. Preceding the main speaking task, engaging learners in a preliminary activity designed to activate prior knowledge or evoke intellectual curiosity proves instrumental in priming them for the forthcoming linguistic challenge.
- 2. Selecting a communicative objective with deliberate intentionality serves as the foundational step in orchestrating a speaking activity geared towards enhancing students' linguistic proficiency.
- 3. Facilitating a whole-group discourse session wherein students partake in an expansive exchange of ideas and opinions not only hones their oral communication skills but also cultivates a collaborative learning environment.
- 4. Following the culmination of the speaking activity, providing constructive feedback to individual students regarding their performance offers invaluable insights for refinement and continuous improvement in their linguistic competence.
Comentários e Gabarito B
Read the following statements about necessary abilities to be developed by students of English as an additional/foreign language.
Leia as seguintes afirmações sobre as habilidades necessárias a serem desenvolvidas por alunos de inglês como língua adicional/estrangeira.
Choose the correct one:
Escolha a correta:
(A) Developing listening skills involves exposing learners to a variety of accents and speech rates to enhance their ability to comprehend spoken English exclusively in contexts of native speakers.
Desenvolver habilidades de escuta envolve expor os alunos a uma variedade de sotaques e taxas de fala para melhorar sua capacidade de compreender o inglês falado exclusivamente em contextos de falantes nativos.
(B) Encouraging speaking practice in authentic communicative tasks fosters fluency and confidence, emphasizing the importance of providing opportunities for learners to engage in meaningful conversations.
Incentivar a prática da fala em tarefas comunicativas autênticas promove a fluência e a confiança, enfatizando a importância de fornecer oportunidades para os alunos se envolverem em conversas significativas.
(C) Teaching vocabulary effectively involves only presenting new words rather than providing opportunities for meaningful practice and reinforcement through activities such as context-based exercises, word games, and regular review sessions to promote retention and application in various language contexts.
Ensinar vocabulário de forma eficaz envolve apenas apresentar novas palavras em vez de fornecer oportunidades para prática significativa e reforço por meio de atividades como exercícios baseados em contexto, jogos de palavras e sessões regulares de revisão para promover retenção e aplicação em vários contextos de linguagem.
(D) Emphasizing the process of writing, including pre-writing activities, drafting, revising, and editing, cultivates learners' ability to express limited ideas coherently and effectively, underscoring the importance of providing constructive feedback and modeling writing strategies.
Enfatizar o processo de escrita, incluindo atividades de pré-escrita, rascunho, revisão e edição, cultiva a capacidade dos alunos de expressar ideias limitadas de forma coerente e eficaz, ressaltando a importância de fornecer feedback construtivo e modelar estratégias de escrita.
(E) Facilitating extensive reading experiences with texts at appropriate difficulty levels promotes vocabulary restriction, comprehension, and critical thinking skills, highlighting the significance of exposing learners to a wide range of genres and topics.
Facilitar experiências de leitura extensivas com textos em níveis de dificuldade apropriados promove restrição de vocabulário, compreensão e habilidades de pensamento crítico, destacando a importância de expor os alunos a uma ampla gama de gêneros e tópicos.
12 – (FURB-2024-PS-INSTRUTOR DE IDIOMAS-10H) Consider the intricate nuances of language usage and cultural sensitivity in the context of international travel, particularly focusing on the subtle differences in vocabulary, tone, and nonverbal communication when interacting with locals in diverse linguistic environments.
How do these linguistic considerations contribute to enriching travel experiences and fostering cross-cultural understanding?
Choose T (true) for the statements that answer the question appropriately and F (false) for the statements that do not answer it correctly:
(__) Awareness of cultural norms and linguistic subtleties enhances travelers' ability to effectively communicate and navigate unfamiliar environments.
(__) Deepening one's understanding of local dialects and idiomatic expressions is irrelevant for travelers seeking authentic cultural experiences.
(__) Flexibility in language use allows travelers to adapt to diverse cultural contexts and build meaningful connections with locals during their journeys.
It is correct what is stated in:
(A) F − T − T.
(B) T − T − T
(C) T − F − T.
(D) F − F − T.
(E) T − T − F.
Comentários e Gabarito C
Consider the intricate nuances of language usage and cultural sensitivity in the context of international travel, particularly focusing on the subtle differences in vocabulary, tone, and nonverbal communication when interacting with locals in diverse linguistic environments.
Considere as nuances intrincadas do uso da linguagem e da sensibilidade cultural no contexto de viagens internacionais, focando particularmente nas diferenças sutis no vocabulário, tom e comunicação não verbal ao interagir com moradores locais em diversos ambientes linguísticos.
How do these linguistic considerations contribute to enriching travel experiences and fostering cross-cultural understanding?
Como essas considerações linguísticas contribuem para enriquecer experiências de viagem e promover a compreensão intercultural?
Choose T (true) for the statements that answer the question appropriately and F (false) for the statements that do not answer it correctly:
Escolha V (verdadeiro) para as declarações que respondem à pergunta apropriadamente e F (falso) para as declarações que não a respondem corretamente:
( T ) Awareness of cultural norms and linguistic subtleties enhances travelers' ability to effectively communicate and navigate unfamiliar environments.
A conscientização sobre normas culturais e sutilezas linguísticas aumenta a capacidade dos viajantes de se comunicarem efetivamente e navegarem em ambientes desconhecidos.
( F ) Deepening one's understanding of local dialects and idiomatic expressions is irrelevant for travelers seeking authentic cultural experiences.
Aprofundar a compreensão dos dialetos locais e expressões idiomáticas é irrelevante para viajantes que buscam experiências culturais autênticas.
( T ) Flexibility in language use allows travelers to adapt to diverse cultural contexts and build meaningful connections with locals during their journeys.
A flexibilidade no uso da linguagem permite que os viajantes se adaptem a diversos contextos culturais e construam conexões significativas com os moradores locais durante suas jornadas.
13 – (FURB-2024-PS-INSTRUTOR DE IDIOMAS-10H) Associate the second column according to the first, which relates grammatical structures with examples of them:
First column: grammatical structures
(1) Third Conditional.
(2) Present Perfect.
(3) Past Simple.
Second column: examples of the structures
(__) He meticulously cataloged every detail of his journey in his journal.
(__) They have encountered myriad challenges during their entrepreneurial journey.
(__) If she had invested wisely, she would be luxuriously lounging on her private yacht by now.
Mark the option that presents the correct association between the columns:
(A) 1 − 2 − 3.
(B) 2 − 3 − 1.
(C) 3 − 2 − 1.
(D) 3 − 1 − 2.
(E) 1 − 3 − 2.
Comentários e Gabarito C
Associate the second column according to the first, which relates grammatical structures with examples of them:
First column: grammatical structures
(1) Third Conditional.
(2) Present Perfect.
(3) Past Simple.
Second column: examples of the structures
( 3 ) He meticulously cataloged every detail of his journey in his journal.
* O verbo (cataloged) está no Past Simple.
** Sentença com erro de tempo verbal:O tempo verbal deveria ser o "Present Perfect" com a estrutura "has cataloged"e não o Past Simple (cataloged).
( 2 ) They have encountered myriad challenges during their entrepreneurial journey. (Present Perfec)
- IDEIA CONTEXTUAL: Eles enfrentaram inúmeros desafios durante sua jornada empreendedora.
- Mas quando eles enfrentaram inúmeros desafios? (NÃO SABEMOS)
- Foi ontem? (NÃO SABEMOS)
- Foi semana passada? (NÃO SABEMOS)
- Foi mês passado? (NÃO SABEMOS)
- Só foi dito que foi durante sua jornada empreendedora.
- Perceba QUE NÃO HÁ UMA DATA ESPECÍFICA de quando eles enfrentaram inúmeros desafios. portanto, caso tipico de Present Perfect.
- ESTRUTURA PADRÃO:
- has/have + Past Participle.
- They have encountered myriad challenges during their entrepreneurial journey.
- Eles enfrentaram inúmeros desafios durante sua jornada empreendedora.
( 1 ) If she had invested wisely, she would be luxuriously lounging on her private yacht by now. (MIXED CONDITIONAL → (3rd conditional) // (2nd conditional)).
- IDEIA CONTEXTUAL: como uma mudança em uma situação passada teria um resultado no presente, ou seja: Se ela tivesse investido sabiamente, ela estaria descansando luxuosamente em seu iate particular agora.
- MIXED CONDITIONAL:
- "PAST CONDITION (3rd conditional) // PRESENT RESULT (2nd conditional).
- If + Past Perfect >> would + Base Form.
- If she had invested wisely, she would be luxuriously lounging on her private yacht by now.
- Se ela tivesse investido sabiamente, ela estaria descansando luxuosamente em seu iate particular agora.
14 – (FURB-2024-PS-INSTRUTOR DE IDIOMAS-10H) Reported speech, a fundamental aspect of English grammar, involves conveying someone else's words or thoughts indirectly. It requires changes in pronouns, tenses, and sometimes word order. Now, consider the following statements:
I. In reported speech, the reporting verb can change from present tense to past tense when the reported statement is about a past event.
II. When reporting statements, modal verbs such as 'can' change to their past equivalents, such as 'could', to reflect the shift from direct to reported speech.
III. Reported speech often entails backshifting, where verb tenses shift back one tense in indirect speech compared to the original direct speech.
It is correct what is stated in:
(A) I and II.
(B) II and III.
(C) III, only.
(D) I and III.
(E) I, only.
Comentários e Gabarito C
15 – (FURB-2024-PS-INSTRUTOR DE IDIOMAS-10H) Examine the distinct characteristics and functional purposes of interactional and transactional conversations within interpersonal communication contexts. How do these conversation types differ in terms of structure, language use, and underlying goals, and what role do they play in fostering social relationships and achieving pragmatic outcomes?
Choose the alternative that could better introduce a discussion about this topic:
(A) Both interactional and transactional conversations contribute to the development and maintenance of social connections, albeit through different communication styles and objectives.
(B) Interactional conversations rely heavily on formal language and structured discourse patterns, while transactional conversations allow for more spontaneity and informality.
(C) Interactional conversations prioritize building rapport, expressing emotions, and sharing professional experiences only, whereas transactional conversations focus on exchanging information, making requests, and achieving specific objectives.
(D) The success of interactional conversations depends primarily on the efficient exchange of information, whereas transactional conversations prioritize establishing emotional bonds and fostering empathy.
(E) Transactional conversations are solely concerned with accomplishing tasks and achieving pragmatic goals, without consideration for interpersonal dynamics or emotional connection.
Comentários e Gabarito A
16 – (FURB-2024-PS-INSTRUTOR DE IDIOMAS-10H) In English language teaching, understanding phonemes — the smallest units of sound that distinguish meaning — is crucial for learners to develop accurate pronunciation and enhance their overall oral communication skills. When delving into English phonetics, it's essential to grasp the distinction between voiced and voiceless consonants, which significantly impacts pronunciation and can influence in word differentiation.
Observe the following statements about the text from question number one and choose the correct one:
(A) The 'th' sounds in the words 'both' (first paragraph) and 'methods' (second paragraph) are voiceless, while the 'th' sounds in the words 'without' (second paragraph) and 'further' (third paragraph) are voiced.
(B) The 'th' sounds in the words 'both' (second paragraph) and 'methods' (second paragraph) are voiceless; similarly the 'th' sounds in the words 'without' (second paragraph) and 'further' (third paragraph) are voiceless.
(C) The 'th' sounds in the words 'both' (first paragraph) and 'without' (second paragraph) are voiceless, while the 'th' sounds in the words 'the' (second paragraph) and 'further' (third paragraph) are voiced.
(D) The 'th' sounds in the words 'both' (first paragraph) and 'that' (second paragraph) are voiceless, while the 'th' sounds in the words 'without' (second paragraph) and 'with' (second paragraph) are voiced.
(E) The 'th' sounds in the words 'without' (second paragraph) and 'methods' (second paragraph) are voiced, while the 'th' sounds in the words 'both' (first paragraph) and 'their' (second paragraph) are voiceless.
Comentários e Gabarito A
17 – (FURB-2024-PS-INSTRUTOR DE IDIOMAS-10H) When considering methodological approaches to teaching English as a second language, which of the following best aligns with communicative language teaching (CLT)? The appropriate answer fills the gap in the following sentence: _____________ focuses on engaging learners in authentic language tasks to promote communication and language acquisition, making it the best fit for CLT principles.
(A) Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT).
(B) Audio-Lingual Method. (C) Direct Method.
(D) Grammar-Translation Method.
(E) Total Physical Response (TPR).
Comentários e Gabarito A18 – (FURB-2024-PS-INSTRUTOR DE IDIOMAS-10H) A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and one or more particles (usually prepositions or adverbs) that together form a single semantic unit with a distinct meaning that may not be immediately obvious from the individual meanings of its parts. Phrasal verbs often have idiomatic or figurative meanings and are commonly used in English conversation and writing. They can convey a wide range of actions, emotions, and concepts. Observe the following columns.
Associate the second column according to the first, which relates phrasal verbs with their definitions:
First column: phrasal verbs
(1) Bear in mind.
(2) Bring about.
(3) Provide with.
Second column: definitions
(__) To cause something to happen or to produce a particular result.
(__) To supply someone with something that they need or want.
(__) To remember or consider something; to keep something in one's thoughts.
Mark the option that presents the correct association between the columns:
(A) 2 − 3 − 1.
(B) 1 − 3 − 2.
(C) 2 − 1 − 3.
(D) 3 − 2 − 1.
(E) 1 − 2 − 3.
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