Questões sobre Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

#Questão 1021955 - Inglês, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension, COPESE/UFPI, 2022, Prefeitura de Oeiras - PI, Professor Classe B Nível I - Inglês

Read the text and choose the correct option for the question.

ENGLISH TEACHING AND LEARNING DURING THE COVID CRISIS: ONLINE CLASSES AND UPSKILLING TEACHERS

Since many countries have imposed a lockdown on movement, and many schools have subsequently closed their doors, vast numbers of previously tech-shy teachers are having to learn very quickly how to teach using online resources. This might be through delivering lessons using virtual classrooms or providing online self-study material for students, both of which may be new modes of lesson delivery for many.

Since the rise of the internet in the 1990s, English language (EL) teachers have had what might be described as a difficult relationship with technology. Initial teacher education has been slow to embrace digital ways of teaching and learning, meaning that many EL teachers feel that they have been poorly prepared to use technology in their teaching (Clark, 2018). Consequently, many EL teachers have been resistant to the digital wave which has revolutionised other areas of our lives. Understandably, there are a number of worries which teachers have regarding introducing technology into teaching. Three of the most common are:

• Technology is isolating – learner interaction is limited, and dissimilar to the kind of ways that they will be required to use language in the real world.

• Teachers are being deskilled, and the essence of teaching is being lost.

• The rise of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), will soon mean that teachers are made redundant.

Is technology isolating for teachers?

In many situations, technology can actually facilitate interaction. We only need to think of how many of us now use our phones and social media such as WhatsApp or Facebook to communicate. This can be equally true of interaction in a virtual learning environment – if managed correctly, opportunities for language use can be optimised and students will have plenty of interaction with each other. And, whether we like it or not, these forms of interaction, mediated through digital channels, now account for a high percentage of interactions in the 'real world‘.

EL teaching has long since stopped being a static discipline, in which teachers are primarily conveyors of declarative knowledge, i.e. facts or information. Nowadays, English teachers are better conceptualised as facilitators of learning who provide learning opportunities for their students, and give feedback to support improvement. The essence of teaching is not therefore something fixed but rather dynamic, adapting to the context and situation in which each teacher finds themselves. The facilitation of learning through technology is a highly skilled endeavour, and in many contexts can offer a really useful support to the classroom, providing students with the chance to learn in new and interesting ways.

Artificial intelligence is a 21st century spectre which haunts many professions. However, a study into which jobs are likely to be replaced by AI in the future (Frey & Osborne, 2013) found that the chances of the profession of school teacher disappearing was around 0.007, i.e. very low indeed, especially when compared with jobs such as Library Assistants (0.95), Real Estate Brokers (0.97) and Telemarketers (0.99).

This is because teaching is a complex job, requiring a range of skills, such as subject knowledge, classroom management, motivational skills, delivering feedback, differentiating learning, problem solving, emotional intelligence, counselling, etc. – the list is almost endless.

This contrasts with the current state of AI, which can be described as 'domain specific‘, i.e. highly skilled but in one particular area, e.g. playing chess, driving a car, recognising human faces or speech. The 'domain general‘ skills which a teacher possesses, and the complex interaction between those, is not going to be matched by machines anytime soon.

Adapted from: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/blog/english-teaching-and-learning-during-the-covid-crisis/ (Accessed on 01.23.2022)

According to the text, in the first paragraph, some teachers had to adapt to technology. They are

A) the older ones.

B) the younger ones.

C) the introvert ones.

D) the ones who did not deal well with technology.

E) the ones who do not learn fast.

#Questão 1021631 - Inglês, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension, CESPE / CEBRASPE, 2022, BANRISUL, Analista de Segurança da Tecnologia da Informação

There are several things to keep in mind when determining what field of IT to go into. Keep an eye on job websites to see which jobs are most in demand. Keep in mind that for many jobs described in an ad, there are several levels of positions available. For instance, there are “junior”, “senior”, and “lead” software developer positions available.

Be honest with yourself. If you don’t have previous experience, good contacts, or a good degree from a well-known university, you may want to apply for a lower-level job first. Also, find out what the job you are seeking typically pays in your area. If you are young, unemployed or are struggling financially, try and keep your salary expectations a bit lower than the average. That may improve your chances of getting hired.

Once you have work experience, then you will be in a good position to ask for more money. Sometimes the best way to get more money is to quit your job and work for another similar company. This may sound cruel or thankless, but that’s how business works in the real world.

Everyone who works hard deserves a raise every year. How do you show your IT manager that you are a good performer? Easy. Show up on time, be dependable, be active in the meetings, and always do a little bit more than is asked of you. Also, equally important is to be well-liked by members of your team.

One thing to bear in mind is the importance of learning something new every day. IT is an area where people are judged largely by how much they know. There are some things you can do to increase your worth to your company, like learning a new programming language or studying to be a project manager. Also, meeting company goals can have beneficial results when it’s time to renegotiate salaries, survive a round of layoffs, or get a promotion.

Internet: <www.english4it.com> (adapted)

Based on the text previous text, judge the following item.

It can be concluded from the text that an IT worker should always seek to acquire more knowledge in their field.

C) Certo

E) Errado

#Questão 1021844 - Inglês, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension, IADES, 2022, ADASA, Gestão e Regulação

According to researcher Vaclav Smil, who was mentioned in the article, the advent of fertilizers which were composed of the three chemicals N, P and K was of great importance for what was called the 1960’s Green revolution. Concerning the importance of nitrogen fertilizers, choose the correct alternative.

A) The use of the trifecta fertilizers was of great importance in the second half of the 20^th century, but has seen a decrease in its use and relevance in the years following 2008 and again after 2012.

B) According to the article, the use of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the production of trifecta fertilizers has played an important role in making it possible for the world’s supply of food to keep up with the increasing growth of global demographics.

C) The article implies that had it not been for the increase in food production made viable by the production of the trifecta fertilizers in the 1960’s, the Russian invasion of Ukraine territory would not have happened in 2022.

D) In the article, the demand for NPK fertilizers in the agricultural market worldwide is said to have dwindled, which explains why farmers have started to turn to new products of, primarily, Latin American origin.

E) The article states that the action plan of over $30 billion made by the U.S. and developmental banks is likely to start the market towards the production of new alternative fertilizers, which could soon replace the more common trifecta ones.

#Questão 1022063 - Inglês, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension, FUNDATEC, 2022, Prefeitura de São José dos Ausentes - RS, Professor de Língua Inglesa

Choose the option that correctly completes the following statement: “The blank in line 25 should be filled out with ______ because the verb “hope” is usually followed by _____”.

A) see – a base form

B) to seeing – an infinitive

C) to see – an infinitive

D) seeing – a gerund

E) seen – a past gerund

#Questão 1021632 - Inglês, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension, CESPE / CEBRASPE, 2022, BANRISUL, Analista de Segurança da Tecnologia da Informação