Curso profissional de Técnico

Domínio de Compreensão Escrita

Ano Letivo 20 - 20

Nome do/a formando/a Número Turma

Disciplina Inglês Módulo 2 Um Mundo de Muitas Línguas
Classificação Data
Professor/a Tomei conhecimento

Reading
Read the text below and choose the correct option.

Hi Anne,
How are you?
Sorry I haven’t written you sooner. Since I got here, I’ve been really busy with my
studying and making new friends. I’m speaking German all the time and going out in the
evenings with my classmates. We’re a real mix of nationalities: Swedish, Italian,
Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian... We all talk in German, but I’m learning loads about
other languages and countries, too. My host family is really nice. My “parents”, Anna and
Hans, are very communicative and friendly. We live pretty near the school, so I bike
every day. It’s only a short bus ride from Hamburg city centre, and there are loads of
shops and cafés there. There’s an ancient palace too (Ahrensburg Palace) and we’re
going there on a school trip next week. Hamburg is a really interesting place to be and
there’s a festival going on at the moment. It’s awesome, but a bit expensive for us
students, so we’ve been hanging out in the street watching the free street performances.
Yesterday, I saw a magician doing magic tricks – it was so much fun! I’ll send you some
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photos of the Palace next time. Take care and let me know how you are doing.
Sarah.
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1.1. Sarah is staying .
a) near Hamburg b) in Hamburg c) in England ©

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1.2. Sarah is .
a) at Anne’s house
b) in a student hostel
c) with a host family
1.3. Sarah has been .
a) working since she got there
b) travelling to Hamburg
c) busy since she arrived
1.4. Sarah has .
a) been to the Ahrensburg Palace
b) not been to the Ahrensburg Palace yet
c) already been to the Ahrensburg Palace twice
1.5. Sarah thinks that .
a) street performances are expensive
b) concerts are cheap for students
c) concerts are expensive for students
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2 Match the words with their meanings.

2.1. busy a) a lot of

2.2. loads b) very old
2.3. host c) to have many things to do
2.4. ancient d) a form of entertainment
2.5. tricks e) provide the space for an event

3 Answer the following questions according to the text. (5 × 20 = 100)

3.1. What language is Sarah learning?

3.2. Who are Anna and Hans?

3.3. How does she go to school?

3.4. Where is Sarah going on the school trip next week?

3.5. What is expensive?

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Curso profissional de Técnico

Domínio de Compreensão Escrita

Ano Letivo 20 - 20

Nome do/a formando/a Número Turma

Disciplina Inglês Módulo 2 Um Mundo de Muitas Línguas
Classificação Data
Professor/a Tomei conhecimento

Reading
Read the blog article below and choose the correct option.

In today’s increasingly interconnected world, proficiency in other languages is a vital skill that gives
you the opportunity to compete and be successful in the global economy.
One of the most rewarding aspects of the human experience is our ability to connect with others.
Being able to communicate with someone in their language is an incredible gift since, as bilinguals,
5 you have the unique opportunity to communicate with a larger variety of people.
Language skills can be a significant competitive advantage that distinguishes you from your job
opponents. They are at the top skills required. Employers are seeking professionals who can
communicate with customers in new markets as well as serve in our country.
There are many cognitive benefits of learning languages. People who speak more than one
10 language improve their memory, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and develop their
concentration and ability to multitask.
Language is the most direct connection to other cultures. Being able to communicate in another
language creates an appreciation for the traditions, religions, art, and history of the people
associated with that language. Greater understanding, in turn, promotes greater tolerance, empathy,
15 and acceptance of others.
Travellers who know more than one language connect and interact with the place and its people
more easily. Learning a second language also opens additional doors to opportunities for studying or
working abroad.
In a world of more than 6,000 spoken languages, we sometimes require translation, but speaking at
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20 least one additional language empowers us to access information that would otherwise be impossible to
get.
As we explore a new language and culture, we naturally compare it to what is most familiar to us, so
learning about another culture helps us learn about our own culture. You may find a greater
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appreciation for what you have.
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1.1. According to the text, learning languages is considered one of…
a) the most difficult school subjects. b) the problems of the working world.
c) the most useful skills in today’s world.

1.2. When you speak a foreign language, you learn to…

a) be quiet. b) interact with people. c) ignore people.

1.3. Many companies look for people who can speak languages because…
a) they do business in other countries. b) they want cheap labour.
c) they don’t like translation.

1.4. Learning foreign languages will develop many other skills such as…
a) calculation and time management.
b) problem-solving and creativity.
c) classification and mentoring.

1.5. Speaking a foreign language makes you more…

a) shy and introvert.
b) ironic and sarcastic.
c) tolerant and open-minded.
2 Match the words from the text with their meaning on the right.
1 (5 × 10 = 50)
1. rewarding (l. 3) a) need
2. seeking (l. 7) b) gives power
3. improve (l. 10) c) looking for
4. require (l. 19) d) satisfying
5. empowers (l. 20) e) expand

3 Answer the following questions according to the text.

(5 × 20 = 100)
3.1. What kind of opportunity do languages give you in the global economy?

3.2. Why is connecting with others so important?

3.3. Name two cognitive benefits of learning languages.

3.4. In what way is learning a language connected with culture?

 3.5. Why is travelling a good reason for learning a foreign language?

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