Questões sobre Interpretação de Texto

It can be concluded from text 9A1AAA that, in old times, people used to learn a new language

• A. to develop the speaking skill.
• B. because it was part of the daily routine.
• C. to achieve more knowledge about the language.
• D. to interact with other cultures.
• E. to be considered a learned person.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text I, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

The recruitment policy of the British diplomatic service was designed and planned by elite academics and university intellectuals.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

According to text 9A1AAA,

• A. grammar has become obsolete in language teaching.
• B. grammar, memorization and rote learning are not prioritized anymore.
• C. grammar should not be taught nowadays.
• D. the goal of linguistic competence comes before that of communicative competence.
• E. communication cannot take place without the study of grammar.

Considering the ideas and the vocabulary of text II, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

After all stages of the Civil and Diplomatic Service entrance exams, the number of candidates admitted was around 20.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Based on the aim of CLT, it can be concluded that their advocates would favor the following guideline:

• A. seeking native-speaker-like pronunciation.
• B. using drilling as a central technique.
• C. teaching vocabulary out of context.
• D. having students interact by means of pair work and group work.
• E. attending more to structure and form than to meaning.

Considering the ideas and the vocabulary of text II, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

With the expression “And that was that” (l. 10 and 11), the author reinforces the idea indicated by “the lack of formal preparation for the job” (l.2).

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

From text 9A1AAA, it can be concluded that

• A. accuracy prevails over fluency.
• B. grammar-centered lessons lead to communication.
• C. memorization of structure-based dialogs is essential for communication.
• D. the use of natural, authentic, and meaningful language is paramount.
• E. nowadays, language learning is learning structures, sounds, or words.

Considering the ideas and the vocabulary of text II, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

It can be correctly inferred that, when it came to hiring, the Foreign Office had a clear preference for bright young people.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

It can be inferred from text 9A1AAA that CLT became firmly established mainly because

• A. previous methodologies had succeeded in making students communicative competent.
• B. new methods are quickly accepted and implemented.
• C. teachers favor change.
• D. change has been taken with caution.
• E. people felt the need to communicate.

Decide whether the statements below, which concern the ideas of text II and the vocabulary used in it, are right (C) or wrong (E).

The fact that the author didn’t know the meaning of the word “roselle” and translated it as “jute” was prejudicial to the British Minister.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado