MATRIA: Ingls

PROFESSOR: Elisngela

SRIE: 3 Ano

TIPO: Trabalho de Recuperao

INTERPRETAO DE TEXTO The fact that English is used in so many different countries in the world, both as a first language and as a second or additional language, means that many varieties of English now exist. These include British English, American English, Australian English, New Zealand English, Canadian English, Indian English, South African English, and many more. These varieties originate from the two main varieties of British English and American English. Therefore, there is no longer a single standard English. Instead there are various standard Englishes linked to British and American English. Each of these varieties is a different standard English. This means that they are the varieties which carry high social status in their settings, and which are often used as models for education. Although the varieties of English have slight differences of spelling, vocabulary, and grammar, they are still fairly similar, and are mutually intelligible (i.e. each variety can be clearly understood by speakers of a different variety). (HEWINGS, Ann. Teaching and Learning English: a course for teachers. The United Kingdom:The Open University, 2000.) 1. Consider the following affirmatives: 1. A lot of countries in the world use English as a first language or a second language. 2. The majority of English speaking people live in Australia. 3. Indian English and South African English are exactly the same. 4. The different varieties of the English language come from British English and American English. According to the text: a) Only 1 and 2 are correct. b) Only 1 and 4 are correct. c) Only 1, 3 and 4 are correct. d) Only 2, 3 and 4 are correct. e) Only 2 and 3 are correct. 2. What information is in the text? 1. The names of the people who live in English speaking countries. 2. Linguistic aspects which may differ within the varieties of English. 3. The reasons that cause some varieties to be more acceptable than others. 4. The different origins of British and American English. The information present in the text is: a) only 1 and 4. b) only 1. c) only 2. d) only 2 and 3. e) only 3 and 4.

3. The sentence Therefore, there is no longer a single standard English.(line 4) means:

a) The standard English language is widely recognized. b) The official business language isnt English anymore. c) There is only one standard English nowadays. *d) There isnt only one standard English anymore. e) The acceptable English is the one spoken in Britain. 4. In the sentence These include British English, American English, Australian English...and many more.(lines 2 and 3), the word these refers to: a) British English b) varieties of English. c) additional languages d) first language e) different countries 5. In the sentence, Although the varieties of English have slight differences of spelling, vocabulary, and grammar,

they are still ...intelligible.(lines 7 and 8), the word although can be replaced by:

a) Also b) Considering c) Despite the fact that d) Taking into account that e) Moreover 6. In the sentence, This means that they are the varieties which carry high social status in their settings...(line 6),

the word they refers to:

a) these varieties b) the models of education c) social status d) varieties of British English e) varieties of American English 7. Consider the following affirmatives: 1. There are very few differences among the various standard Englishes. 2. The grammatical aspects of English are the same in all the different varieties of the English language. 3. There are some distinguishing differences of vocabulary among the varieties of English. 4. Speakers of one variety of English find it easy to comprehend speakers of another variety. The correct affirmatives are: a) only 2 and 3. b) only 1 and 4. c) only 2. d) only 1, 2 and 4. e) only 1, 3 and 4. 8. The most appropriate title for the text is:

a) Teaching English as a foreign language b) Speaking English as a second language c) Varieties of English d) Differences in spelling, vocabulary, and grammar in the English language e) Standard English

9. In the sentence i.e. each variety can be clearly understood...(line 8), the underlined abbreviation can be replaced by:

a) as it will be mentioned b) as far as possible c) in evidence d) in other cases e) that is 10. The poster above is aimed at:

a) students of English. b) parents deciding about a good English book. c) teachers ordering books and cassettes. d) people looking for a job. e) businessmen traveling abroad. 11. The most appropriate place for this ad is a:

a) church. b) hospital. c) school. d) club. e) disco. 12. In order to win the prize, it is necessary to write a letter:

a) making reference to the best teacher in the school. b) refering to the dictionaries available in the market nowadays. c) introducing the positive aspects of studying English . d) mentioning the reasons for choosing one out of the three items. e) explaining briefly about the opportunites provided by studying grammar. 13. Which of the sentences below was obviously extracted from a letter of a student entering the competition?

a) My best teacher in school was Mrs.Mary Sprat because she was kind and could understand our weaknesses. b) Im hapilly married, with two grown-up children and four grandchildren. c) Id like to win the cassette tapes because I want to improve my accent and also to understand the films I watch on satellite TV. d) The reason I am looking for this job is that my present job is very stressful. e) Im writing to invite you to return to our school to run a seminar on selecting English coursebooks. 14. According to the poster:

a) The person who writes the best letter will be awarded an English dictionary. b) The third best letter will be awarded a set of English language cassettes. c) Only three students will receive prizes. d) The school principal will decide which letters are the best. e) The student who writes the best letter may choose a prize.

Brazilian Portuguese is the national language in Brazil. This means that it is the main language used in government, the media, education and so on. Brazil also has some indigenous languages, such as Guarani, which are spoken by a small number of people in certain regions. English as a foreign language has been taught in private language schools as well as in government schools in Brazil for a number of years now. Teachers feel students in Brazil need to learn English because it is used for internationa communication and will help the country in its trade links with the rest of the world. It will also help Brazil to keep up to date with the latest developments in science and technology, which are mostly reported in English. Although people dont need to use English in their day-to-day life in Brazil, many will need English if they go on to higher education or work for large companies one day. (HEWINGS, Ann. Teaching and Learning English: a course for teachers. The United Kingdom:The Open University, 2000.) 15. What information is in the text?

a) The different countries in which Brazilian Portuguese is spoken. b) The name of the language spoken in Brazil. c) The regions where Indian languages are spoken. d) The differences between Brazilian Portuguese an the Portuguese language spoken in other countries. e) The schools which teach indigenous languages in Brazil. 16. In the sentence Brazil also has some indigenous languages such as Guarani, which are spoken... (line 2), the

underlined words introduce:

a) an example. b) a summary.

c) a result. d) an order.

e) a reason.

17. According to the text:

a) English is beginning to be taught in public schools in Brazil. b) Indigenous languages are as important as Portuguese in Brazil c) Guarani is the national language in some Brazilian regions. d) English is used in private schools in Brazil for international communication. e) The media uses Brazilian Portuguese as its main language. 18. English is taught in Brazil for a number of different reasons: 1. communicating with people from other countries 2. using English in everyday communication. 3. intending to study in a college or university. 4. traveling to English-speaking countries. 5. having a pen-friend abroad. Which of the reasons listed above are mentioned in the text? a) 1, 3 and 5 only. b) 2 and 4 only.

c) 1 and 3 only. d) 1, 2 and 3 only.

e) 2, 3 and 5 only.

19. In the sentence ... and will help the country in its trade links with the rest of the world. (line 5), the word its

refers to: a) English b) the country c) rest of the world d) trade links e) international communication

20. According to the text: a) Students recognize the importance of English in a globalized society. b) Parents have to emphasize the necessity of learning a foreign language to their small children. c) Teachers are not aware of the fact that English is important for further scientific studies. d) Business people need to study English for years to be up to date with their international clients. e) English is taught in both public and private shools in Brazil