Questões de Concurso sobre Língua Inglesa - Compreensão e Interpretação de Texto

According to the context presented, the expression “so it might be worth dusting off those old textbooks” suggests:

Read the two quotations by two researchers, commenting on some lexico-grammatical features of English as a lingua franca:

“Seidlhofer (2004) points out that they appear to be generally unproblematic and do not cause an obstacle to communicative success in ELF.” (paragraph 2)

“Jenkins argues that such features occur regularly in ELF interactions and do not cause intelligibility problems.” (paragraph 3)

From the two statements it is possible to understand that, in the teaching of English as a língua franca, a central issue concerning learners’ production of the English language is

According to text 1, about Chapecó, which of the following statements can be inferred from the text?

1. Meat processing, metal mechanics and civil construction are the only sources of income.

2. Chapecó has its location in the west part of the state of Santa Catarina.

3. The Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul is one of the main educational institutions in Chapecó.

4. Sadia and Seara’s food are famous enterprises for their technology on slaughterhouses.

Choose the alternative which contains the correct sentences.

De acordo com o texto, as colônias de abelhas que consumiram o suplemento causaram

In the second paragraph, the text informs that the discovery

The author distinguishes between two different notions of art, one of which he points out to be a recent development.

The Moodbeam wristband was created to track the emotional state of employees, generating data for employers.

O texto tem como foco principal

According to the text, it is correct to state that

The second sentence of the first paragraph indicates that, in 1800, there were already anthropogenic changes in nature.

Read the following news fragment.

A small town in southern England has become famous for its “Book Exchange Phone Box.” The red telephone booth, once used for calls, is now filled with books. Locals can take a book, leave one, or just stop by to read. The project started when residents wanted to save the old phone booth from being removed. Now, it has become a symbol of community and creativity.

Study these sentences and decide if they are true ( T ) or false ( F ), according to the news fragment.

( ) The new use of the old phone box is a small library.

( ) The project started to save the old phone booth.

( ) The phone box symbolizes technology now.

( ) “Book Exchange Phone Box” was used for calls only.

Now, choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence from top to bottom:

Which of the following impurity is not present in crude oil:

The expression the most notable production expected in the future is formed by the same pattern as:

The term likely in the area considered most likely to hold oil (line 12) means:

The author of text 2 concludes the text with:

Select the correct alternative regarding oil prospecting in Brazil:

Texto:

Emily loved spending time in her grandmother's garden. The garden was filled with vibrant flowers, chirping birds, and a small pond where frogs often rested. One day, while helping her grandmother plant new seeds, Emily noticed a butterfly with striking blue wings. She carefully watched it, fascinated by its delicate movements. Her grandmother explained that it was a rare species often seen during spring. Emily felt grateful for the time spent in such a magical place.

Regarding the text, analyze the following statements:

I. Emily found a butterfly with red wings in her grandmother's garden.

II. Emily felt grateful for the time she spent in her grandmother's garden.

III. Emily's grandmother said that the butterfly was a common species found throughout the year.

The correct statements are:

Last Saturday, John visited a museum to learn more about ancient history. He spent two hours exploring the exhibits, focusing on artifacts from ancient Egypt and Greece. John particularly enjoyed the section on Egyptian mummies and even attended a short lecture about the mummification process. The museum closed at 6 p.m., but John left at 5:30 p.m. to avoid the evening rush.

Based on the text, mark T for true statements and F for false ones.

( )John spent one hour at the museum exploring the exhibits.

( )John attended a short lecture about the mummification process.

( )John left the museum at 6 p.m., when it closed.

( )John paid special attention to the section on Egyptian mummies.

The correct sequence is:

TEXT I

Alexa, What Is There to Know about Love?

Brian Bilston

Alexa, what is there to know about love?

What is there to know about love?

A glove is a garment that covers the hand

for protection from the cold or dirt and –

5

Alexa, how does a human heart work?

How does a human heart work?

Blood is first received in the right atrium via

two veins, the vena cava superior and inferior –

10

Alexa, where do we go to when we die?

Where do we go to when we die?

Activating Google Maps. Completed activation.

Would you like to start from your current location?

15

Alexa, what does it mean to be alone?

What does it mean to be alone?

It is the silence left by words unsaid,

the cold expanse of half a bed.

20 It is the endless stretching of the hours,

the needless tending of plastic flowers.

It is an echo unanswered in a cave,

the fateful ping of the microwave.

It is the fraying of a worn shirt cuff,

25 and the howl – Stop, Alexa. That’s enough.

Available on: https://brianbilston.com/2018/07/23/alexa-what-is-there-toknow-about-love/. Accessed on February 24th, 2025

TEXT II

AI won’t take your job if you know about IA

Intelligence augmentation shows that human + AI is an ideal partnership – and the future of white-collar work

The less exciting but more likely reality is that the

changes AI brings to the workplace will entail upskilling —

when workers learn new skills — not reskilling or complete

replacement. And upskilling is not about surrendering to AI

5 but instead about mastering intelligence augmentation, or

IA, which is what happens when humans and AI work

together to accomplish more as a team than either could

flying solo. That collaboration is based on the distinction

between two concepts: reckoning and judgment.

10

Reckoning vs. Judgment

A critical difference between AI and humans is our

primary mode of operation. AI operates through what is

15 often referred to as “reckoning,” such as calculative

prediction. By that, we mean AI’s true capabilities are

grounded in facts and historical knowledge - data that can

be calculated, memorized, and repeated. It makes

predictions based on what it knows.

20 By contrast, humans operate through judgment or

practical wisdom. We understand things AI can’t possibly

know. That’s because we humans have lived experiences

that continually inform how we see the world. It’s the

intangible factors, like ethical considerations and

25 empathetic responses, that make humans better equipped

than AI to make complex decisions about human affairs.

This practical wisdom is one reason humans must

keep creating new things for IA to advance. Imagine

what would happen if humans stopped writing original content.

30 The current model of AI could never pass a certain point

because it would never encounter new, innovative ideas.

Eventually, AI would run out of new ideas to share, and our

collective knowledge would stagnate. AI is like moonlight;

its ideas come from the reflected sunlight of human insights.

35 Now, it’s essential to recognize that this contrast

between AI and humans is nothing to fear. Instead, it shows

us why “human + AI” is an ideal work partnership. AI can

perform massive calculations in the blink of an eye at a pace

far superior to even the most intelligent human on the

40 planet. When paired with a human capable of making quick

decisions based on lived experience, judgment, and

practical wisdom, it’s an immensely more powerful tool than

it is on its own.

Adapted from MCCOOL, Chris Dede and David. AI Won’t Take Your Job if You Know About IA. Harvard Graduate School of Education. Available on: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/24/02/ai-wont-take-your-job-ifyou-know-about-ai. Accessed on March 10 th, 2025.

TEXT III

Good Tickle Brain. The A.I. Authorship Question. Available on: https://goodticklebrain. com/home/2023/3/31/the-ai-authorship-question. Accessed on March 20th, 2025.

TEXT IV

Algorithmic Romance: The Bittersweet ‘Love Affair’ Between Humanity and AI

As we move forward, we must remember that AI is not a

panacea, nor is it an inevitable force that we are powerless

to shape. It is a product of human ingenuity and creativity,

and it is up to us to ensure that it is used in ways that benefit

5 all of humanity. This will require a collective effort, a coming

together of diverse perspectives and expertise, and a

willingness to have difficult conversations about the kind of

future we want to create. It will take scientists, artists,

writers, philosophers, neuroscientists and psychologists.

10

Our relationship with AI is a story that is still being written.

It’s a tale of love, fear, and the messy, beautiful complexities

of human existence. It’s a journey of self-discovery, of

grappling with existential questions about what it means to

15 be human in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent

machines. And like any good love story, it’s one that keeps

us on the edge of our seats, eagerly anticipating the next

chapter. This metaphorical ‘love story’ is a reminder that we

have the power to shape our own destiny, to create a world

20 in which technology serves humanity, not the other way

around. It is a challenge to be bold, to be creative, and to

never stop asking the hard questions. For in the end, it is

not the machines that will define us, but the choices we

make and the values we uphold.

Adapted from HUTCHINS, Bob. Algorithmic Romance: The Bittersweet 'Love Affair' Between Humanity and AI. The human voice bridgin silicon and soul. Available on: https://bobhutchins.substack.com/p/algorithmicromance-the-bittersweet?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web. Accessed on March 10th, 2025.

Directions: Read texts I to IV and answer question 48.

Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F).

I. All four of them are sarcastic and critical. ( )

II. All of them acclaimed the use of AI at work. ( )

III. The texts explore AI´s role in replacing human relationships. ( )

IV. Texts III and IV depict consequences of Human-AI collaboration. ( )

V. Texts II and IV have overlapping ideas when it comes to responsible use of AI. ( )

Now, mark the right alternative.

In the third paragraph, the author states that AI mirrors human beings. In context, this metaphor implies that: