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The Printing Press
If you asked a large number of people what the most important invention has been, many would say the printing press. Others might say the wheel. But even though it’s debatable whether the appearance of the printing press affects the course of history more than the wheel. The printing press ranks within the top two or three inventions in history. Long before the telephone, the TV, the radio and the computer, the written word was the only way to communicate ideas to people too far away to talk with. Until the sixth or seventh century, all books had to be written by hand. Creating a book was difficult, and in comparison with today, very few books existed. Therefore, very few people read books.”
Adapted from Top Noch.
Corruption
People all over the world complain about the corruption of police, government officials, and business leader. Three examples of corruption are:
• a police officer takes money from a driver so he doesn’t give the driver a ticket for speeding.
• a public official gives a government contract to a company in which he, or she has a financial interest.
• a company that wants to do business with a government agency offers public official money, or a gift to choose that company for the job.
Some people feel that power promotes corruption and that corruption is just an unavoidable part of human nature. But everyone agrees that it’s a terrible problem all over the world.
Adapted from Top Noch.
Corruption
People all over the world complain about the corruption of police, government officials, and business leader. Three examples of corruption are:
• a police officer takes money from a driver so he doesn’t give the driver a ticket for speeding.
• a public official gives a government contract to a company in which he, or she has a financial interest.
• a company that wants to do business with a government agency offers public official money, or a gift to choose that company for the job.
Some people feel that power promotes corruption and that corruption is just an unavoidable part of human nature. But everyone agrees that it’s a terrible problem all over the world.
Adapted from Top Noch.
Corruption
People all over the world complain about the corruption of police, government officials, and business leader. Three examples of corruption are:
• a police officer takes money from a driver so he doesn’t give the driver a ticket for speeding.
• a public official gives a government contract to a company in which he, or she has a financial interest.
• a company that wants to do business with a government agency offers public official money, or a gift to choose that company for the job.
Some people feel that power promotes corruption and that corruption is just an unavoidable part of human nature. But everyone agrees that it’s a terrible problem all over the world.
Adapted from Top Noch.
Diary: your life day by day
Most people consider diaries indispensable - a reminder of what they have to do each day. This is especially true in the professional world. A diary can help you keep track of your agenda and make it easier for you to follow a planned schedule. In this sense, it is similar to a notebook with dates in which you write meetings and other things to remember. At school or at work, diaries are very useful.
However, a diary can be more than a list of appointments: it can be a secret record of private thoughts. People write these diaries for different reasons: for fun or to read them years later. “It makes you think and form an opinion on what you are writing” - when you express your feelings and experiences, it’s easier to overcome your problems; it’s like a therapy.
Nowadays, some people write e-diaries, called blogs or web logs. “They open their hearts” to other people on the Net.
In fact, many people, famous or ordinary in fiction or in real life, write diaries.
Adapted from Inglês de olho no mundo do trabalho.
Diary: your life day by day
Most people consider diaries indispensable - a reminder of what they have to do each day. This is especially true in the professional world. A diary can help you keep track of your agenda and make it easier for you to follow a planned schedule. In this sense, it is similar to a notebook with dates in which you write meetings and other things to remember. At school or at work, diaries are very useful.
However, a diary can be more than a list of appointments: it can be a secret record of private thoughts. People write these diaries for different reasons: for fun or to read them years later. “It makes you think and form an opinion on what you are writing” - when you express your feelings and experiences, it’s easier to overcome your problems; it’s like a therapy.
Nowadays, some people write e-diaries, called blogs or web logs. “They open their hearts” to other people on the Net.
In fact, many people, famous or ordinary in fiction or in real life, write diaries.
Adapted from Inglês de olho no mundo do trabalho.
According to the text, we can infer that:
A diary____________________.
Can you recognize your emotions?
If I ask you how you are feeling, you may answer: “I’m feeling good, I’m fine”! But what does that “good” or “fine” really mean? Would it mean fascinated, curious, balanced, joyful, encouraged, hopeful, motivated, happy?
On the other hand you might also reply: “I’m feeling bad”, and, then, recognize that you are feeling bored, lonely, sorry, anxious, fearful, nervous, insecure or frustrated.
The advantage of making such distinctions, rather than feeling “good” or “bad” is that your emotions indicate what you need to do to feel more satisfying.
For example, if you are angry with a person, you can argue with him, you can request him to stop his offensive behavior or you can avoid him. You have choices. Recognize each of your emotions and pay attention to what they are communicating to you.
Adapted from Inglês no mundo do trabalho.
Can you recognize your emotions?
If I ask you how you are feeling, you may answer: “I’m feeling good, I’m fine”! But what does that “good” or “fine” really mean? Would it mean fascinated, curious, balanced, joyful, encouraged, hopeful, motivated, happy?
On the other hand you might also reply: “I’m feeling bad”, and, then, recognize that you are feeling bored, lonely, sorry, anxious, fearful, nervous, insecure or frustrated.
The advantage of making such distinctions, rather than feeling “good” or “bad” is that your emotions indicate what you need to do to feel more satisfying.
For example, if you are angry with a person, you can argue with him, you can request him to stop his offensive behavior or you can avoid him. You have choices. Recognize each of your emotions and pay attention to what they are communicating to you.
Adapted from Inglês no mundo do trabalho.
Put this statement into the reported speech:
She said: “I’m feeling good, she is fine”.
Singapore overtakes US as world’s most competitive
economy
Sherisse Pham
Singapore has knocked the United States out of the top spot in the World Economic Forum’s annual competitiveness report.
The index takes stock of an economy’s competitive landscape, measuring factors such as macroeconomic stability, the infrastructure, the labor market and the innovation capability.
Singapore pushed the world largest economy down to second place this year. Hong Kong, the Netherlands and Switzerland rounded out the top five. Hong Kong climbed four spots from last year’s report, despite the political crisis taking a toll on its economy. The financial hub received high marks for its macroeconomic stability and financial system, but fell short on its capability to innovate.
Adapted from CNN.com
Singapore overtakes US as world’s most competitive
economy
Sherisse Pham
Singapore has knocked the United States out of the top spot in the World Economic Forum’s annual competitiveness report.
The index takes stock of an economy’s competitive landscape, measuring factors such as macroeconomic stability, the infrastructure, the labor market and the innovation capability.
Singapore pushed the world largest economy down to second place this year. Hong Kong, the Netherlands and Switzerland rounded out the top five. Hong Kong climbed four spots from last year’s report, despite the political crisis taking a toll on its economy. The financial hub received high marks for its macroeconomic stability and financial system, but fell short on its capability to innovate.
Adapted from CNN.com
Oil contaminating Brazil’s beaches very likely from
Venezuela
Anna Jean Kaiser
Thick crude oil that has stained hundreds of miles of pristine Brazilian beach in recent weeks probably originated in Venezuela, the Brazilian government has said, in an accusation likely to further strain relations between the two countries.
Brazilians authorities have been investigating the growing disaster for more than a month, as the oil has spread to more than 130 beaches across nine states.
Ricardo Salles, the country’s environment minister, told that a study by Petrobrás had concluded that the oil “is very likely from Venezuela. He said that a foreign ship near Brazil’s coastline appeared to have caused the spill.
There was no immediate response from Venezuela.
Social media users have shared shocking images of the spill, showing kilometers of white sand stained with oil blotches and dead, oil-covered turtles and dolphins. One shows thick black oil lapping up against a rocky jetty.
Adapted from The Guardian.
Oil contaminating Brazil’s beaches very likely from
Venezuela
Anna Jean Kaiser
Thick crude oil that has stained hundreds of miles of pristine Brazilian beach in recent weeks probably originated in Venezuela, the Brazilian government has said, in an accusation likely to further strain relations between the two countries.
Brazilians authorities have been investigating the growing disaster for more than a month, as the oil has spread to more than 130 beaches across nine states.
Ricardo Salles, the country’s environment minister, told that a study by Petrobrás had concluded that the oil “is very likely from Venezuela. He said that a foreign ship near Brazil’s coastline appeared to have caused the spill.
There was no immediate response from Venezuela.
Social media users have shared shocking images of the spill, showing kilometers of white sand stained with oil blotches and dead, oil-covered turtles and dolphins. One shows thick black oil lapping up against a rocky jetty.
Adapted from The Guardian.
Diplomat
There are three main aspects to this profession: a diplomat has to keep his country informed about pertinent international events, promote a favorable image of his country and protect his country’s interests.
Whoever is interested in a diplomatic career has to be extremely familiar with political, economical, scientific, cultural and administrative issues. To be a diplomat, it is essential to have a good knowledge of English, not only the conversational language, but also the technical terms in international law and diplomacy itself.
To follow this career, besides being fluently bilingual, one needs a standard college education and has to take and do well in the Rio Branco Institute examination in Brasilia.
English is so important in this career that in the first part of this selection exam, the applicant has to demonstrate his or her proficiency in the English language. Then, during the course, foreign language classes become a priority, giving future diplomats the necessary expertise to deal with the areas of official correspondences, diplomatic negotiation and international media.
Adapted from Inglês no mundo do trabalho.
Diplomat
There are three main aspects to this profession: a diplomat has to keep his country informed about pertinent international events, promote a favorable image of his country and protect his country’s interests.
Whoever is interested in a diplomatic career has to be extremely familiar with political, economical, scientific, cultural and administrative issues. To be a diplomat, it is essential to have a good knowledge of English, not only the conversational language, but also the technical terms in international law and diplomacy itself.
To follow this career, besides being fluently bilingual, one needs a standard college education and has to take and do well in the Rio Branco Institute examination in Brasilia.
English is so important in this career that in the first part of this selection exam, the applicant has to demonstrate his or her proficiency in the English language. Then, during the course, foreign language classes become a priority, giving future diplomats the necessary expertise to deal with the areas of official correspondences, diplomatic negotiation and international media.
Adapted from Inglês no mundo do trabalho.
According to the text, we can infer that:
A diplomat _______________.
Diplomat
There are three main aspects to this profession: a diplomat has to keep his country informed about pertinent international events, promote a favorable image of his country and protect his country’s interests.
Whoever is interested in a diplomatic career has to be extremely familiar with political, economical, scientific, cultural and administrative issues. To be a diplomat, it is essential to have a good knowledge of English, not only the conversational language, but also the technical terms in international law and diplomacy itself.
To follow this career, besides being fluently bilingual, one needs a standard college education and has to take and do well in the Rio Branco Institute examination in Brasilia.
English is so important in this career that in the first part of this selection exam, the applicant has to demonstrate his or her proficiency in the English language. Then, during the course, foreign language classes become a priority, giving future diplomats the necessary expertise to deal with the areas of official correspondences, diplomatic negotiation and international media.
Adapted from Inglês no mundo do trabalho.
Change the following sentence to the passive voice:
“A diplomat must inform his country about international events.”
Leia:
“Sentia-se cansada. A barriga, as pernas, a cabeça, o corpo todo era um enorme peso que lhe caía irremediavelmente em cima. Esperava que a qualquer momento o coração lhe perfurasse o peito, lhe rasgasse a blusa. Como seria o coração?” (Dina Salústio)
Os verbos destacados no texto acima estão conjugados, respectivamente, no
Analise os termos em destaque e marque (1) para adjunto adnominal, (2) para complemento nominal e (3) para agente da passiva. Em seguida, assinale a alternativa com a sequência correta.
( ) A população ribeirinha estava insatisfeita com o prefeito.
( ) Vários profissionais com experiência foram demitidos pelo prefeito.
( ) A prefeitura ficou cercada de pescadores naquela manhã fria.
( ) Os ribeirinhos reclamaram que a ponte de madeira foi construída com material de péssima qualidade.
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