Questões de Inglês — IF-PB 2019 — Diversas

Questão 1IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

The word “they" highlighted in paragraph 5 refers to:

Questão 2IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What can be stated about the result of the research?

AStudy subjects showed increased English speaking skills and responded positively to the methods used to assess their English speaking skills.BStudents were not satisfied with their teacher's assessment techniques and procedures due to the variety of methods used.CTeachers were satisfied with the variety of techniques used when assessing their students' speaking skills.DStudents were satisfied with their performance regarding the methods used by the teachers to assess their English speaking skills.ETeachers responded positively to the research intent since they used diverse and efficient methods to assess their students' English speaking skills.

Questão 3IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

Which situation best fits the characteristics of English for specific purposes?

ABrazilian general managers studying English to speak with foreign companies based in India.BArgentinian secretaries studying English to attend foreign guests who are coming for the World Cup.CItalian Chemical Engineering students learning English to be able to understand their postgraduate course in England.DJapanese Children learning English so they can understand their favorite characters communicating in a foreign animated film.EAmerican workers learning English so they can understand the difference between formal and informal language.

Questão 4IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What is the main idea of the 'Flipped' classroom?

AProvide online instruction to students outside the classroom and use time at school as the place to do homework.BAttend lectures at home at your own pace and communicate with the teacher only over the internet without having to go to school.CTeach distance learning to save students and teachers time to go to school.DCarry out activities at home from the computer because the teacher's help is not necessary for students to learn.EGive online classes to a larger number of students, who are the guinea pigs of this new method of teaching.

Questão 5IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What is a social practice according to the text?

APurposes within a context and a complex set of rules.BViews of the teaching world with important implications for the development of people.CActivities that were created in a community with common needs to achieve specific goals.DRules that provide reasons for the actions or behaviors of individuals.EVariety of authoritative standards created and recreated without interactions of other people.

Questão 6IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What can be stated about the passage above?

AThe British Council and the Thai Ministry have joined hands to introduce a new English learning method for Thai teachers who teaches primary and secondary students in the UK.BFor being a new learning method, The RETC Boot camp has still not been able to demonstrate satisfactory results on its effectiveness.CAfter being trained by the RETC boot camp, Thai Teachers have turned into thai masters trainers (TMTs), and became apt to teach students in a communicative approach.DEven though, on average, the Thai student learns English for at least 12 years, most still can not communicate effectively in English.EAccording to the communicative approach, by focusing on language accuracy and memorisation, Thai students have been able to communicate effectively in English.

Questão 7IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

Question is based on the following comic strip: What is the main idea of the comic strip:

ACriticize the inefficiency of the outdated education system.BShow how children are impatient to acquire knowledge because they quickly get information through the internet.CQuestion the length of time a student needs to have an education.DEmphasize the importance of technology in kindergarten as a way to aid learning.EShow how today's kids are smarter and do not need much time to be educated and so they just need to use the internet.

Questão 8IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

Which of the following phrases is true about the the word “run"?

AIn “The movie runs for 2 hours”, the word run can best be replaced by “was filmed”.BIn “The airplane has made its last run”, the word run can best be replaced by “trip”.CIn “Do you know how to run this computer?”, the word run can best be replaced by “fix”.DIn “Do you want to run your eye over this project?”, the word run can best be replaced by “agree”.EIn “Doctor Ryan is the one who runs that hospital”, the word run can best be replaced by “owns”.

Questão 9IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What can be stated about the passage?

AThe English language can be difficult to be understood by foreign students due to some of its peculiarities. The variety of verb tenses that the verb “run” indicates exemplifies one of this difficult peculiarities.BThe author Simon Winchester, a columnist at New York Times, finds that the English language can be particularly difficult. The verb “run”, for example, contains more than 645 definitions.CThe word “run” became the English word with the greatest number of meanings in 1928 . This can be explained due to the advancement in technology that provided diverse contexts for the use of the word.DThe great number of meanings the word “run” has can be understood by the current moment we live, given the amount of information and the emergence of new technologies.EThe main meaning of the word run is related to the practice of physical activity. Yet, it contains 644 other definitions which demonstrates how English can be difficult for foreign students.

Questão 10IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What is the main idea of the passage?

AProvide alternative techniques for improving child's mental health, such as acceptance of one's own body.BIdentify problems arising from lack of emotional control, such as anorexia and stress.CQuestion the efficiency of mindfulness lessons to control emotions and improve mental health.DDemonstrate current school’s concern over child's mental health and whether mindful lessons could help minimize it or not.ECriticize current mental health practices in schools and how they are contributing to the development of emotional disorders.

Questão 11IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

According to the educationalist and author Marc Prensky:

AWe need to better teach what was taught in previous years.BThe children are having bad school performance because the world has an old way of teaching.CMost of the education products on the market are just aids to teach the existing curriculum.DWe are in an age of accelerated change. We do not have time to experiment and figure out what works because there is an accelerate change.EWe will have to create today's education because there is no expectation for the future.

Questão 12IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

In the last paragraph, the word “afoot" in the passage "Change is already afoot to disrupt the traditional classroom." has the same meaning as:

Questão 13IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What is the best title for the poem?

ADon’t regard your loveBTake care of your love like a bicycleCDon’t protect your loveDDon't neglect your loveETake care of love with kindness

Questão 14IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What does the word “unruly" in paragraph 3 mean?

Questão 15IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

Which statement is true about the Thai English teachers who have completed the project?

AThey were able to communicate in English with their students.BThey were more confident to manage their classes, although there was no improvement in knowledge.CThey were able to contribute significantly to the progress of students’ interest in the classroom.DThey were eager to attend the classes and contribute to students’ knowledge improvement.EThey were not able to improve their lesson planning, although they increased their students’ interest.

Questão 16IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What attitudes should teachers take when dealing with vulnerable children?

AThey shouldn’t smile because the student loses respect and it can cause behavioral incidents.BThey should impose limits on students with undesirable behavior because students had no limits imposed by parents.CThey should smile more, say kind words and understand student behavioral incidents.DThey shouldn’t show affection to some children because they already have physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.EThey should pay more attention to children who miss their parents.

Questão 17IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

According to the textual genres, it can be stated that

Aa hortatory text provides truth in a way that is educational and purposeful.Ba procedural text is intended to encourage someone to do something.Ca narrative text lists the characteristic or something or someone.Da descriptive text give guidance on how to do something.Ea expository text provides facts through a reliable source.

Questão 18IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

The word 'overwhelmed'' highlighted in paragraph 6 could be best replaced by

Questão 19IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What is the author's purpose in mentioning “At first glance, it appears their business model would benefit from addiction" in paragraph 1?

AHe wants to introduce an idea that is known by common sense so he can refute it in the next paragraph.BHe wants to introduce an unusual idea so that he can explain it better in the next paragraph.CHe wants to question the validity of an idea so that he may confuse the reader in the next paragraph.DHe wants to explain his main point of view so that he can introduce a new idea in the next paragraph.EHe wants to present an easy idea to be understood so he can confirm it in the next paragraph.

Questão 20IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What can be inferred about the Medical English?

AIt could not be learned as an English for specific purposes (ESP) subject since it is taught for advanced level students.BIt is one of the categories of English for specific purposes (ESP) which focuses on speaking and listening skills.CIt can only be taught by pharmacists, doctors and nurses.DIt is intended for americans and foreigners who want to become specialists in life sciences.EIt is a specific category of English, therefore, it is usually directed to pharmacists, doctors and nurses.

Questão 21IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

According to the passage, what can be stated about Apple and Google

AThey have a stimulus for fixing detrimental aspects of their technologies just like car makers have a stimulus for making cars safer.BThey know that helping people use their phone less is bad for business, although they want make people mentally healthier.CThey want to make their customers more addicted to their phones, yet they pretend to do otherwise.DThey created tools so their customers could use their phones less, even if it could hurt their business.EThey created tools so their customers could use their phones more, although apparently they were doing the opposite.

Questão 22IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What can be inferred about the text?

ATeachers should seek to provide a pleasant school environment to welcome children who are in need of parent care.BChildren need overly severe boundaries to learn how to behave because they have no limits nowadays.CParents mostly care for their children's emotional, physical and mental needs. D) Children need therapeutic interventions because the excessively severe limits imposed on them cause emotional instability.ETeachers shouldn’t accept behavioral incidents and should impose physical proximity.

Questão 23IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What is the message of the advertisement?

ANot seeing the shark means it is coming to attack someone and so it is more terrifying.BNot seeing the shark means that carelessness of the environment can lead the shark to extinction.CNot seeing the shark means safety to dive because the shark is not present.DNot seeing the shark means paying attention to a possible attack.ENot seeing the shark means that we take care of the ecosystem and it is protected.

Questão 24IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

The author mentions Paul Virilio's statement, “When you invent the ship, you also invent the shipwreck", in paragraph 6, for which of the following reasons?

AHe understands that a company should create setbacks for its technological invention.BHe thinks that a company should avoid creating setbacks for its technological invention.CHe believes that is important for a company to be responsible for the setbacks of a technological invention.DHe thinks that is important for a company to create technologies that come with setbacks.EHe believes that is not important for a company to be responsible for the creation of technologies that comes with setbacks.

Questão 25IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

Based on the concepts and applicability of English for specific purposes (ESP), it can be stated that

AIt is more likely to be design for adult learners.BIt is usually direct to beginners.CIt uses the same methodology from that one of general English.DIt has nothing in common with English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).EIt is more likely to be direct to native speakers.

Questão 26IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

The word “additionally" highlighted in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to

Questão 27IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What are the factors that contribute to the increase of the gases that cause the enhanced greenhouse effect?

AThe incidence of solar rays reaching the Earth's atmosphere.BThe emission of water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone.CThe burning of fossil fuels, agriculture and deforestation.DThe emission of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other artificial chemicals.EThere is no factor that contributes to the greenhouse effect, since it is a natural process.

Questão 28IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

Which of the following statement is true about the narrative text?

ABiography cannot be considered a narrative text since it only presents the facts about an individual's life. It also makes an attempt to explain someone’s feeling which characterizes it as a descriptive genre.BThe narrative text is a subject-oriented writing style, in which the author focus on telling about a given topic or subject without exposing one’s idea.CAdvertisement can be considered a narrative text since it is noticed and announced in a public medium, which can possibly be done by narrating the story of a company or product.DElectronic mail can be considered a narrative text since it is mostly used to convey information and communicate.ENovel can be considered a narrative text. It describes intimate human experience and the story is developed to deliver information to the audience, particularly about the plot.

Questão 29IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

From the second paragraph, it is possible to state that

Astandards of action are guided by uniform norms that we could call rules.Bnorms justify the actions or behaviors of individuals.Cnorms have authority but people don’t voluntarily obey.Dsocial practice involves individual and mutually incomprehensible ways of behaving.Ehandshaking, and removing or wearing particular headwear are expendable label behaviors.

Questão 30IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What is the author's purpose in mentioning “At first glance, it appears their business model would benefit from addiction" in paragraph 1?

AHe wants to introduce an idea that is known by common sense so he can refute it in the next paragraph.BHe wants to introduce an unusual idea so that he can explain it better in the next paragraph.CHe wants to question the validity of an idea so that he may confuse the reader in the next paragraph.DHe wants to explain his main point of view so that he can introduce a new idea in the next paragraph.EHe wants to present an easy idea to be understood so he can confirm it in the next paragraph.

Questão 31IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What can be stated about the passage above?

AThe British Council and the Thai Ministry have joined hands to introduce a new English learning method for Thai teachers who teaches primary and secondary students in the UK.BFor being a new learning method, The RETC Boot camp has still not been able to demonstrate satisfactory results on its effectiveness.CAfter being trained by the RETC boot camp, Thai Teachers have turned into thai masters trainers (TMTs), and became apt to teach students in a communicative approach.DEven though, on average, the Thai student learns English for at least 12 years, most still can not communicate effectively in English.EAccording to the communicative approach, by focusing on language accuracy and memorisation, Thai students have been able to communicate effectively in English.

Questão 32IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

In the text excerpt “Teaching is an activity that has grown out of the need in a community to pass on its knowledge, mores, and behaviors and in medical schools these are formulated as mission statements which include educational aims." Which words could replace "mores" and "aims" respectively?

Questão 33IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

The word “however" highlighted in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

Questão 34IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

According to the author of the text, a system of etiquette and a means of communication serve to:

AMake human society more organized.BMake people more methodical.CMake human society more competitive.DMake people more obedient.EMake human society more civil.

Questão 35IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

The author mentions Paul Virilio's statement: “When you invent the ship, you also invent the shipwreck" in paragraph 6 for which of the following reasons?

AHe understands that a company should create setbacks for its technological invention.BHe thinks that a company should avoid creating setbacks for its technological invention.CHe believes that is important for a company to be responsible for the setbacks of a technological invention.DHe thinks that is important for a company to create technologies that come with setbacks.EHe believes that is not important for a company to be responsible for the creation of technologies that comes with setbacks.

Questão 36IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

According to the passage, what can be stated about Apple and Google?

AThey have a stimulus for fixing detrimental aspects of their technologies just like car makers have a stimulus for making cars safer.BThey know that helping people use their phone less is bad for business, although they want make people mentally healthier.CThey want to make their customers more addicted to their phones, yet they pretend to do otherwise.DThey created tools so their customers could use their phones less, even if it could hurt their business.EThey created tools so their customers could use their phones more, although apparently they were doing the opposite.

Questão 37IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What does the phrasal verb “roll it out" in paragraph 10 mean?

Questão 38IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

The word “additionally" highlighted in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to

Questão 39IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

Based on the concepts and applicability of English for specific purposes (ESP), it can be stated that

AIt is more likely to be design for adult learners.BIt is usually direct to beginners.CIt uses the same methodology from that one of general English.DIt has nothing in common with English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).EIt is more likely to be direct to native speakers.

Questão 40IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What can be stated about the passage?

AThe Mental Health Foundation is a non-profit institution which focuses on body image to help young learners become more self-reliant.BThe NHS survey showed that there was an increase in the number of people diagnosed with mental health conditions around the world.CThe Mindfulness in School Projects was created to help children to manage their thoughts and feelings.DThe Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s mental health considers that something should be done to help young learners to understand and deal with stress.EThe Mental Health Awareness Week is working in partnership with schools to reduce the number of children’s mental health problems.

Questão 41IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What can be inferred from the passage?

AThe EFL initials are an abbreviation for “English as a foreign learner”.BThe EFL students' oral skills can be considered valid, reliable and fair, therefore difficult to be evaluated.CThe evaluations were directed for graduate students at the Languages and Translation College at King Saud University.DAn oral evaluation was conducted for both students and teachers during the research.EAn opinion survey was conducted for both teachers and students during the research.

Questão 42IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

The word “however" highlighted in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

Questão 43IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

Which situation best fits the characteristics of English for specific purposes?

ABrazilian general managers studying English to speak with foreign companies based in India.BArgentinian secretaries studying English to attend foreign guests who are coming for the World Cup.CItalian Chemical Engineering students learning English to be able to understand their postgraduate course in England.DJapanese Children learning English so they can understand their favorite characters communicating in a foreign animated film.EAmerican workers learning English so they can understand the difference between formal and informal language.

Questão 44IF-PB·Diversas·2019Inglês

What can be inferred about the Medical English?

AIt could not be learned as an English for specific purposes (ESP) subject since it is taught for advanced level students.BIt is one of the categories of English for specific purposes (ESP) which focuses on speaking and listening skills.CIt can only be taught by pharmacists, doctors and nurses.DIt is intended for americans and foreigners who want to become specialists in life sciences.EIt is a specific category of English, therefore, it is usually directed to pharmacists, doctors and nurses.