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FAG 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text 3, SPF values above 50 are misleading because:

Text 3 - How to Tell if Your Sunscreen Protects You From the Sun - Here’s what you need to know.

    Don’t go overboard with the SPF. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using an SPF of at least 30, but most experts agree to not go over 50. It’s not that a higher SPF doesn’t provide any more protection, but once you get above 50, that increase is negligible. Case in point: SPF 50 blocks about 97% of UVB rays, while SPF 100 blocks about 99%.
    But most sunscreen users don’t think about that; rather, they see a number that’s twice as high and assume they’ll get twice as much protection or that the protection will last twice as long, which cultivates a false sense of security that could lead to a bad burn. “SPF values above 50 are really misleading,” Lunder says. “They offer a very small increase in sunburn [UVB] protection, and they don't offer better UVA protection.” She says that the FDA is considering a rule to cap SPF values at 50, but nothing has been finalized.
    And then there’s the fact that, although the increase in SPF doesn’t add much protection, it could increase your chances of negative side effects from the ingredients. “We do not recommend SPF of 50 or higher, as the minimal added protection does not outweigh the exponentially more active ingredients required to do so,” Chris Birchby, the founder of the sun-care line Coola, tells Teen Vogue. “More active ingredients increase the chances of skin irritation.”
http://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-tell-if-sunscreen-protects-you-from-the-sun
A
There is a slight increase only in UVB sunburn protection, whilst UVA protection remains the same.
B
There is a slight increase of protection for both sunburns, UVA and UVB.
C
There is an increase of Sunburn Protection only for UVB as UVA isn´t as important and damaging.
D
There is a significant increase of UVA sunburn protection whilst UVB´s increase is very small.
E
There isn´t any increase in neither UVA nor UVB sunburn protection.
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FAG 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text 2, mark true or false:


( ) Society are obsessed with machines which save us time and this is why we have less free time than our parents and grandparents had.
( ) In the USA, a book called One-Minute Bedtime Stories were made for 'busy parents', because they want to save time.
( ) Nowadays most people don't have enough time to read the articles. This is why the headlines are growing larger and the articles are ever smaller.


The CORRECT alternative respectively is:

Text 2 - We're living faster but are we living better?

Not Long Ago people believed that in the future we would work less, have more free time, and be more relaxed. But sadly this has not happened. Today we work harder, work longer hours, and are more stressed than ten years ago. We walk faster, talk faster, and sleep less than previous generations. And although we are obsessed with machines which save us time, we have less free time than our parents and grandparents had. But what is this doing to our health? An American journalist James Gleick in a new book, Faster: the Acceleration of just about everything, says that people who live in cities are suffering from 'hurry sickness'- we are always trying to do more things in less time. As a result, our lives are more stressful. He says that if we don't slow down, we won't live as long as our parents. For most people, faster doesn't mean better.

No time for the news
Newspaper articles today are shorter and the headlines are bigger. Most people don't have enough time to read the articles, they only read the headlines! On TV and the radio, newsreaders speak more quickly than ten years ago.
No time for stories
In the USA there is a book called One-Minute Bedtime Stories for children. These are shorter versions of traditional stories, specially written for 'busy parents' who want to save time!
No time to listen
Some answerphones now have 'quick playback' buttons so that we can re-play people's messages faster – we can't waste time listening to people speaking at normal speed!
No time to relax
Even when we relax we do everything more quickly. Ten years ago when people went to art galleries they spent ten seconds looking at each picture. Today they spend just three seconds!
No time for slow sports
In the USA the national sport, baseball, is not as popular as before because it is a slow game and matches take a long time. Nowadays many people prefer faster and more dynamic sports like basketball.
…but more time in our cars
The only thing that is slower than before is the way we drive. Our cars are faster but the traffic is worse so we drive more slowly. We spend more time sitting in our cars, feeling stressed because we are worried that we won't arrive on time. Experts predict that in ten years' time the average speed on the road in cities will be 17 km/h.
(OXFORD. NEW ENGLISH FILE, Pre-Intermediate, Student’s Book)
A
False / False / True.
B
True / True / True.
C
False / True / True.
D
True/True/False.
E
Nenhuma das alternativas.
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FAG 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Segundo o texto 1, os brasileiros utilizaram a hashtag #Nessas48HorasEuVou (#Inthese48hoursIwill) para:

Text 1: Brazil judge lifts WhatsApp suspension


A judge in Brazil has ordered that a suspension of the popular messaging application WhatsApp be lifted. Judge Xavier de Souza said the service should be re-instated immediately. A court had ordered the service be suspended for 48 hours on Thursday for failing to comply with a court order to provide investigators with information relating to a criminal court case. 

    Judge Souza said it was “not reasonable that millions of users be affected by the inertia of the company”. “Extreme ruling” Brazilians had complained bitterly on social media about the suspension of Whatsapp, which is a hugely popular app used by many to communicate with family, friends and colleagues both inside of Brazil and abroad. Ninety-three per cent of the country's internet population use Whatsapp, according to the TechCrunch website, with many young and poor Brazilians taking advantage of its free text message and internet telephone service.

    Within hours of the suspension being coming into force, the hashtag #Nessas48HorasEuVou (#Inthese48hoursIwill) began trending on Twitter, with Brazilians joking about all the things they would do during the suspension. Impact of the WhatsApp ban - Paula K, a Brazilian living in London In a country where mobile providers charge a fortune for a monthly plan – not to mention the high cost of making international calls – the use of WhatsApp for both texts and internet calls allows expats like me to keep a direct line with family, friends or even colleagues back home.

    It’s worth remembering that Brazil already has a high cost of living – services and products often cost the same price as they do in the UK – but people often only earn about a third of the wage they would here. One of my friends who works for one of the major mobile providers in Brazil said it was advising people to download alternative apps such as Viber and/or create a group on Messenger to keep the communication flowing. “I am stunned that our efforts to protect people’s data would result in such an extreme decision by a single judge to punish every person in Brazil who uses WhatsApp,” Mr. Zuckerberg wrote in a post on Facebook.

    The suspension was ordered after WhatsApp failed to comply with a court order. The court which ordered the suspension gave little detail, apart from saying that the order related to a criminal case. But Brazilian media said WhatsApp had been asked to provide details of communication by a suspected gang member who is alleged to have used WhatsApp to organise illegal activity. Separately from the court case, Brazilian phone companies have urged the government to restrict the use of free voice-over-internet services offered through WhatsApp.

    The phone companies argue that the rise of WhatsApp has damaged their businesses. Meanwhile other messaging services said they had benefited from the temporary absence of WhatsApp. One such company, Telegram, said on Twitter that more than 1.5 million Brazilian users had joined up since the court order was handed down.

(Disponível em: <http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america>. Acesso em: set. 2017)

A
Fazer o máximo de reclamações no Twiter durante as 48 horas.
B
Postar as atividades que nunca tinham tempo de fazer por causa do Whatsapp.
C
Fazer brincadeiras sobre o que fariam nas 48 horas de suspensão do aplicativo.
D
Baixar outros aplicativos de mensagem.
E
Nenhuma das alternativas anteriores está correta.
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FAG 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

De acordo com o texto 1, é CORRETO afirmar:

Text 1: Brazil judge lifts WhatsApp suspension


A judge in Brazil has ordered that a suspension of the popular messaging application WhatsApp be lifted. Judge Xavier de Souza said the service should be re-instated immediately. A court had ordered the service be suspended for 48 hours on Thursday for failing to comply with a court order to provide investigators with information relating to a criminal court case. 

    Judge Souza said it was “not reasonable that millions of users be affected by the inertia of the company”. “Extreme ruling” Brazilians had complained bitterly on social media about the suspension of Whatsapp, which is a hugely popular app used by many to communicate with family, friends and colleagues both inside of Brazil and abroad. Ninety-three per cent of the country's internet population use Whatsapp, according to the TechCrunch website, with many young and poor Brazilians taking advantage of its free text message and internet telephone service.

    Within hours of the suspension being coming into force, the hashtag #Nessas48HorasEuVou (#Inthese48hoursIwill) began trending on Twitter, with Brazilians joking about all the things they would do during the suspension. Impact of the WhatsApp ban - Paula K, a Brazilian living in London In a country where mobile providers charge a fortune for a monthly plan – not to mention the high cost of making international calls – the use of WhatsApp for both texts and internet calls allows expats like me to keep a direct line with family, friends or even colleagues back home.

    It’s worth remembering that Brazil already has a high cost of living – services and products often cost the same price as they do in the UK – but people often only earn about a third of the wage they would here. One of my friends who works for one of the major mobile providers in Brazil said it was advising people to download alternative apps such as Viber and/or create a group on Messenger to keep the communication flowing. “I am stunned that our efforts to protect people’s data would result in such an extreme decision by a single judge to punish every person in Brazil who uses WhatsApp,” Mr. Zuckerberg wrote in a post on Facebook.

    The suspension was ordered after WhatsApp failed to comply with a court order. The court which ordered the suspension gave little detail, apart from saying that the order related to a criminal case. But Brazilian media said WhatsApp had been asked to provide details of communication by a suspected gang member who is alleged to have used WhatsApp to organise illegal activity. Separately from the court case, Brazilian phone companies have urged the government to restrict the use of free voice-over-internet services offered through WhatsApp.

    The phone companies argue that the rise of WhatsApp has damaged their businesses. Meanwhile other messaging services said they had benefited from the temporary absence of WhatsApp. One such company, Telegram, said on Twitter that more than 1.5 million Brazilian users had joined up since the court order was handed down.

(Disponível em: <http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america>. Acesso em: set. 2017)

A
Segundo Paula K, uma brasileira que vive em Londres, a suspensão do aplicativo por 48 horas não trouxe tantos problemas, já que ela não mora no Brasil.
B
O aplicativo Whatsapp foi suspenso no Brasil por 48 horas devido a problemas técnicos.
C
Segundo TechCrunch website, 93% da população nacional que usa internet utiliza o aplicativo Whatsapp.
D
As companhias telefônicas brasileiras pedem ao governo que restrinja o serviço de mensagens de texto oferecido pelo Whatsapp.
E
Nenhuma das alternativas anteriores está correta.
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FAG 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Chris Birchby, founder of sun-care Coola argues that:

Text 2 - How to Tell if Your Sunscreen Protects You From the Sun - Here’s what you need to know.


    Don’t go overboard with the SPF. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using an SPF of at least 30, but most experts agree to not go over 50. It’s not that a higher SPF doesn’t provide any more protection, but once you get above 50, that increase is negligible. Case in point: SPF 50 blocks about 97% of UVB rays, while SPF 100 blocks about 99%.
    But most sunscreen users don’t think about that; rather, they see a number that’s twice as high and assume they’ll get twice as much protection or that the protection will last twice as long, which cultivates a false sense of security that could lead to a bad burn. “SPF values above 50 are really misleading,” Lunder says. “They offer a very small increase in sunburn [UVB] protection, and they don't offer better UVA protection.” She says that the FDA is considering a rule to cap SPF values at 50, but nothing has been finalized.
    And then there’s the fact that, although the increase in SPF doesn’t add much protection, it could increase your chances of negative side effects from the ingredients. “We do not recommend SPF of 50 or higher, as the minimal added protection does not outweigh the exponentially more active ingredients required to do so,” Chris Birchby, the founder of the sun-care line Coola, tells Teen Vogue. “More active ingredients increase the chances of skin irritation.”
http://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-tell-if-sunscreen-protects-you-from-the-sun
A
The higher the values of the SPF the lower the chances are of skin irritation.
B
SPF under 50 are not recommended because they contain more active ingredients which could cause skin irritation.
C
The higher the values for SPF the lower is the risk of skin irritation.
D
The protection of SPF above 50 is so effective that it outweighs the chances of skin irritation.
E
The extra ingredients used on SPF above 50 could increase the chances of skin irritation
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FAG 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

If you use a SPF above 50 the increase is:

Text 2 - How to Tell if Your Sunscreen Protects You From the Sun - Here’s what you need to know.


    Don’t go overboard with the SPF. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using an SPF of at least 30, but most experts agree to not go over 50. It’s not that a higher SPF doesn’t provide any more protection, but once you get above 50, that increase is negligible. Case in point: SPF 50 blocks about 97% of UVB rays, while SPF 100 blocks about 99%.
    But most sunscreen users don’t think about that; rather, they see a number that’s twice as high and assume they’ll get twice as much protection or that the protection will last twice as long, which cultivates a false sense of security that could lead to a bad burn. “SPF values above 50 are really misleading,” Lunder says. “They offer a very small increase in sunburn [UVB] protection, and they don't offer better UVA protection.” She says that the FDA is considering a rule to cap SPF values at 50, but nothing has been finalized.
    And then there’s the fact that, although the increase in SPF doesn’t add much protection, it could increase your chances of negative side effects from the ingredients. “We do not recommend SPF of 50 or higher, as the minimal added protection does not outweigh the exponentially more active ingredients required to do so,” Chris Birchby, the founder of the sun-care line Coola, tells Teen Vogue. “More active ingredients increase the chances of skin irritation.”
http://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-tell-if-sunscreen-protects-you-from-the-sun
A
Severely impressive and needs to be taken into consideration.
B
Slight but still important.
C
Important but should be neglected.
D
Too slight or small to be important.
E
So important it shouldn´t be neglected.
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FAG 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text 1, choose the best reason why the author wrote this article:

Text 1:


“ Autism affects one in 45 children in the United States, almost twice the rate from a few years ago, said a survey Friday that uses a new approach to assess the frequency of the developmental disorder. The latest figures may reflect a more accurate picture of autism spectrum disorder, said the report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics, and so does not necessarily mean that there is a ballooning autism epidemic.
In fact, the study found that while autism spectrum diagnoses are more frequent than in the past, the overall number of people affected by neurodevelopment problems has not risen, but has remained steady over time. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that may cause a person to have difficulty behaving, learning, communicating and interacting with people. It is believed to be influenced by genetic and environmental factors, though scientists do not fully understand all its causes.”
A
To help find a cure for autism by informing the ages that the disorder may attack the victim.
B
To inform the reader about the symptoms of the disorder, helping with their diagnosis.
C
To inform the reader what places to go when autism is present in their lives.
D
To compare today’s growth of the disorder the past.
E
Teach English.
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FAG 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text 3:

Text 3


ACUPUNCTURE


Acupuncture is an important component of Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM) that involves the insertion of thin needles at specific points (acupoints), which are primarily located along meridians. The TOM theory of acupuncture is based in part on the premise that there are patterns of energy flow composed of Qi (pronounced Chee) throughout the body. This energy flow is required for good health; blockages in Qi lead to pain and ill health. (All traditional oriental medicine practices are focused on improving the flow and balance of Qi.) Thus, according to TOM practitioners, the use of acupuncture stimulates certain points in the energy channels, restoring (or maintaining) a healthy flow and balance. TOM practitioners use acupuncture to treat and prevent a range of conditions and illnesses, even colds and flu. In the U.S., one of its most common uses is to relieve pain, but it is also used for a host of other conditions ranging from ear, nose and throat disease to neurological and respiratory problems and even depression. Acupuncture may be the only intervention used, or it may be used in conjunction with other Oriental therapies such as herbs, or with more conventional therapies. Widely practiced around the world, especially in Asia (the practice originated in China) and Europe, acupuncture didn’t gain a notable following in the U.S. until the 1970s, after President Richard Nixon’s visit to the People’s Republic of China. James Reston, a member of the press corps accompanying Nixon, also piqued public interest when he wrote about how physicians in Beijing eased his postsurgery abdominal pain with needles. Acupuncture has been gaining popularity in the U.S. ever since. The World Health Organization (WHO), using different criteria, has recognized acupuncture as an appropriate treatment for more than 40 conditions, including certain digestive, respiratory, neurological, muscular, urinary, menstrual and reproductive disorders.
A
Acupuncture involves the insertion of thick needles at specific points.
B
The TOM theory isn’t based in part on the premise that there are patterns of energy flow composed of Qi.
C
The use of acupuncture stimulates certain points in the energy channels.
D
The acupoints are primarily located between meridians.
E
Acupuncture is appropriate to help respiratory, muscular, sentimental and urinary problems, among others.
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FAG 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Of the suggestions given by the London Metropolitan Police to the people of the city, which one shows a view of the world radically contrasted to that of Brazilian society?

Text 2

Going on holiday?

Don’t advertise the fact that your house is empty. Do remember to cancel the milk and newspapers and also to draw curtains back. Don’t leave notes for tradesmen and try not to talk about your holidays and future plans loudly in public. Operate a “Good Neighbour” scheme to ensure that mail is taken in, the house checked regularly and that lights are put on. If you plan to be away for a long time, make sure that your lawn is cut. Call at your local police station and tell them you are going away. Make sure that they know who has your spare key and how you can be contacted in case of trouble. Especially at holiday time, don’t leave cash or valuables in the house ─ take them with you or lodge them with the bank.
(Quoted in Penny Ur. A course in language teaching)
A
Advising the local police that one will be away.
B
Canceling newspaper delivery.
C
Not leaving cash or valuables in the house.
D
Having the house checked by somebody else.
E
Talking about one’s holiday loudly in public
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FAG 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Podemos dizer que esse texto 1 é:

Text 1


    (…) Today, the term information has ballooned to encompass many aspects of computing and technology, and the term has become very recognizable. IT professionals perform a variety of duties that range from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases. A few of the duties that IT professionals perform may include data management, networking, engineering computer hardware, database and software design, as well as the management and administration of entire systems.
    When computer and communications technologies are combined, the result is information technology, or “infotech”. Information technology is a general term that describes any technology that helps to produce, manipulate, store, communicate, and/or disseminate information. Presumably, when speaking of Information Technology (IT) as a whole, it is noted that the use of computers and information are associated.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology)


Com Base no Texto 1 responda a questão.
A
argumentativo a julgar pelo número de adjetivos utilizados, principalmente em suas formas comparativas e superlativas.
B
narrativo, pois fornece um histórico da tecnologia da informação.
C
publicitário, pois, de certa forma, convence os leitores quanto a importância da utilização da tecnologia da informação.
D
informativo, a julgar pela linguagem técnica utilizada e pela organização da informação como verdade científica.
E
informativo porque os significados são precisos e o texto é organizado de forma clara como os artigos de jornal e os anúncios publicitários.
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FAG 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the language studies classroom in State schools, information technology can be used for many purposes, one of which is simply

Text 1


    (…) Today, the term information has ballooned to encompass many aspects of computing and technology, and the term has become very recognizable. IT professionals perform a variety of duties that range from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases. A few of the duties that IT professionals perform may include data management, networking, engineering computer hardware, database and software design, as well as the management and administration of entire systems.
    When computer and communications technologies are combined, the result is information technology, or “infotech”. Information technology is a general term that describes any technology that helps to produce, manipulate, store, communicate, and/or disseminate information. Presumably, when speaking of Information Technology (IT) as a whole, it is noted that the use of computers and information are associated.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology)


Com Base no Texto 1 responda a questão.
A
using laboratories in general since most of the language in labs is IT related, such as the reading of manuals, for example.
B
associating between what the student sees and experiences in real life with classroom content, such as the need to learn how to write an e-mail, for example.
C
associating between the grammar taught in class and what is being used in texts found on the Internet, most of which is very jargon-based.
D
using the interactive whiteboard (IWB), which is what most schools are trying to do in the last few years because it makes it much easier for teacher and students to interact.
E
requesting students to do research at home, since most of them have computers and Internet nowadays.