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Sobre interpretação de texto | reading comprehension em inglês
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the ability to read and write can be the strongest leading predictor of death.
The adjective “grassroots" (R.17) indicates that Memory became involved with an elite group from rural areas of Malawi.
By using the expression “blazing a trail" (R.6), the authors inform the reader that Memory has opened a glowing and intense path as a result of her work.
In reference to the linguistic features of the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).
In the sentence “Since then (...) should follow” (R. 4 to 7), the
reference to Memory’s sister is based on the fragment “this
remarkable young woman” and the two occurrences of “her”.
One can correctly deduce from the text that Memory's sister became pregnant with the complicity of those involved in her cleansing ceremony.
In reference to the ideas presented in the text, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).
The text reveals two elements of child marriage which work
together to disempower women: gender and age difference.
The authors regard Memory Banda's efforts as successful because she was able to get her young sister divorced from her older husband.
In reference to the ideas presented in the text, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).
Programs and campaigns to end child marriage should focus on
girls who are already attending secondary school.
In reference to the content of the text, its vocabulary and syntactic structure, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).
The repetition of single words and of phrases results in a
tiresome text, one in which the author tries to tell a story but is
stuck in descriptive language.
In reference to the content of the text, its vocabulary and syntactic structure, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).
By being informed that Orlando had a “sullen face”
(l. 34 and 35), the reader learns that Orlando was a serious
and grave young man.
In reference to the content of the text, its vocabulary and syntactic structure, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).
The use of the words “dome” (R.54) and “temples” (R.55) has
the effect of creating a faint aura of saintliness and
religiousness about Orlando.
As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).
His teeth were not perfectly aligned and had the colour of nuts.
As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).
There was some fine, silky, soft hair both on his lips and
cheeks.
As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).
Orlando’s lips and cheeks had a sweet fragrance reminiscent of
fresh fruit.
As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).
His eyes and brow were his most striking facial features.
In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).
His mother, when pregnant, foresaw a life of success for
Orlando, a life which would make her happy.
In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).
Orlando’s father or his grandfather traversed vast expanses of
land beheading people of different races along the way.
In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).
Orlando’s mother was a victim of his, because he would make
off with her money while she was busy in the garden.
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