Questões de EFAF Inglês - Comprehension

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Like students throughout California (USA), students in the West Contra Costa Unified school district, in Richmond, have coped with distance learning instituted this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Today, we are bringing you these students! reflections on their current experiences with distance learning and being out of school - what worked and what didn't. Students' remarks have been edited in some instances for clarity.

 

Nayeli Mercado, 15, sophomore, Richmond High

Before distance learning, my mental health was never great, but it was controllable. However, once quarantine
started, I have felt way more mentally exhausted because I can't go out. Also, I've been really emotional. I get really sad over little things or angry at things I shouldn't get angry about. I used to complain about school a lot but I kind of miss it now. I miss my friends, teachers, attending class. I miss school in general.

 

I Alizei De Leon, 15, sophomore, Middle College High I have about the same amount of homework, or maybe a little less in this second year since some teachers are trying to make this easier. Additionally, I don't have to study as much for tests anymore since some teachers have cancelled tests for the rest of the year... I spend about three to four hours on homework per day unless l've - already finished all my work that week. I'm getting through my classes, but I know that I will forget most of this information throughout the summer.

 

Ricardo Castillo, 17, senior, Richmond High At first, when this distance learning started, I thought the work was going to be easier. But then, as time passed, everything just fell apart. I'm behind in all of my classes and it's nearly impossible to catch up. I can't do the work on my own. I want to learn with my classmates. Distance learning changed a lot of things for me. I wasn't able to spend time with my friends and my last year of high school hasn't been what I expected at all.

 

Yashika Joshi, 17, senior, Aspire College Prep Academy Distance learning has been difficult. Its been hard to manage, teaching yourself through assignments... I try to do my work when everybody is asleep at night. If I was at school, I would've learned much more due to a teacher paying more attention. Teachers are assigning work on a daily basis, with 45 minutes to hour-long assignments for each class, all due at the end of the week. The workload has increased a lot. Some teachers have reached out (checked in) but not often.

 

Dana Reyes, 18, senior, Middle College High

My classes are all being taught virtually, through email, or through Google Classroom. I have pushed my self- determination to the max and I'm experiencing somethingvery strange. I am still receiving the content  but now I have to work twice as hard to understand the material. Sometimes, it is discouraging, and I get unmotivated, but I still try my best to finish early even though teachers and staff have been very flexible and understanding with due dates.

 

Mekayla Saechao, 16, junior, Richmond High

Distance learning for me so far has been difficult but manageable. Most of my classes consist of completing work that is posted on Google Classroom with a Zoom meeting every other week. I don't believe I'm learning as much as I would have in school because I'm not getting a lesson from my teachers every day. My teachers have helped a lot by answering questions about assignments quickly... To tell you the truth, it is a lot to manage since Im not physically at school, working with my classmates andteachers. But being at home in my comfort zone has
helped me become more organized with my works.

 

Monishila Maharaj, 18, senior, Richmond High

Although I have assignments from almost all of my classes every day, almost back-to-back, I always feel like I can do the work whenever I want to... It's like fighting with my brain daily to do the work or not to do the work. As much as I wouldn't want to do online learning, I know it benefits everyone by preventing them from getting sick from the virus.

 

Sarahi Yupit, 16, sophomore, Richmond High

tis hard to concentrate at home during distance learning because I don't feel motivated to do the work since there is nobody my age whereas at school, I feel motivated. It seems like its easier to do the tasks and stay on task. There are teachers who teach the actual material. They also motivate you to do your best.

Adapted from https://edsource.org/, posted on June 3

Ricardo Castillo's statement about his experience studying out of school implies that he is feeling

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    Smartphones are rewiring our brains

   With beeps, buzzes and chimes alerting us to crucial intelligences like the latest software updates we'll regret installing, and our work colleague's groundbreaking new profile picture, our mastery of concentration is slipping away. Focus is becoming a lost art. One study reported that adults between the ages of 18 and 33 interact with their phones an astounding 85 times a day, spending about 5 hours doing so. Interestingly, their usage was largely unconscious. They all thought they spent about half the time. For Larry Rosen, a psychologist at Califórnia State University, smartphones are really influencing our behavior.

    Benjamim Storm, a psychologist at the University of Califórnia says: “The scope of the amount of information we have at our fíngertips is beyond anything we've ever experienced. The temptation to become reliant on it seems to be greater”. One of his studies offered strong evidence that the more students were allowed to use the internet to answer questions, the more they were prone to continue to use the internet, even when the questions became easier. “Some people think memory is absolutely declining as a result of us using technology”, he says. “Others disagree”. Based on the current data, though, I don't think we can really make strong conclusions one way or the other”.

(Adapted and abridged from: http://www.cbc.ca)

Leia um trecho da canção “My Robot”, da banda Looper e responda à questão.

 

My Robot
“I thought I'd teach my robot to write all my songs,
And I sent off for the book that told me how to
re-arrange its circuits.
I bought all the new bits it said I would need,
Then I opened my robot up,
And I got to work.
...

And when finally I was finished,
And I switched him back on,
Nothing happened.
He didn't work at all.
And now I've spent months on him,
Hours and hours every day.
And a lot of money too.
And he just lies in pieces in the corner of the room;
Totally useless.”

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Relato de experiência

 

     Meu nome é Rafael Lemos da Silva e eu estudo Relações Internacionais na Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM). No segundo semestre de 2015, eu decidi fazer um intercâmbio académico para a Universidade da Flórida (UF), tendo em vista que o meu curso requer uma experiência internacional.O meu intercâmbio académico foi incrível, porque foi a primeira vez que eu fui para outro país. O intercâmbio possibilitou o exercício diário do inglês e do espanhol. Por outro lado, inicialmente eu achei difícil me adaptar à cultura estadunidense, porque eles não gostam de contato físico e costumam ser extremamente diretos em suas conversações. Além disso, existe uma cultura favorável ao consumo de fast food, o que prejudicou a minha saúde. (...)

 

    As minhas aulas foram sensacionais! Meus professores eram especialistas nos assuntos tratados em aula e tinham diversos livros publicados sobre os mesmos, o que enriquecia a aprendizagem. A estrutura das aulas era completamente diferente, porque eu tinha a mesma matéria três vezes por semana durante 50 minutos, fazendo com que o professor sintetizasse a matéria e com que a disciplina cobrisse mais tópicos. As aulas eram dialogadas e muitos professores atribuíam uma nota considerável para a participação em sala de aula. Ademais, eu tinha cerca de 500 páginas em inglês para ler todas as semanas para as minhas aulas.

 

    Um fator impressionante foi a infraestrutura da Universidade da Flórida. A universidade ocupa quase metade da cidade de Gainesville, na Flórida. Eu morei em uma república dentro da universidade e dividia o meu quarto com um americano. Eu geralmente passava mais tempo na biblioteca da universidade que possuía uma infraestrutura incrível. As bibliotecas ficavam abertas 24 horas por dia para estimular o estudo por parte dos alunos e eles tinham uma loja do Starbucks dentro da própria biblioteca.

 

    As universidades estadunidenses costumam incentivar atividades internas para os seus estudantes. Por exemplo, durante o meu intercâmbio a Universidade da Flórida promoveu cerca de cinco shows com artistas americanos como T.I. e Andy Grammer. Além disso, a Universidade da Flórida costumava promover palestras sobre temas como a violência policial e convidava personalidades estadunidenses influentes nessas questões. (...)

(Fonte: https://www.ufsm.br/oraaos-de-apoio/sai/relatos-de-exDeriencia-no-exterior/ Acessado em: 02/09/2020)

 

Observação: por se tratar de um relato de experiência publicado no blog (ambiente informal) da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, o texto apresenta desvios quanto à norma-padrão.

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"Além disso, a Universidade da Flórida costumava promover palestras sobre temas como a violência policial e convidava personalidades estadunidenses influentes nessas questões. (...)"

 

Dentre as alternativas abaixo, assinale a que apresenta conectivo de igual valor semântico ao destacado no trecho acima.

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Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress

 

Meditation can wipe away the day's stress, bringing with it inner peace. See how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

 

    If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace.

    Anyone can practice meditation. Its simple and “Inexpensive, and it doesn't require any special equipment.

    And you can practice meditation wherever you are - whether you're out for a walk, riding the bus, waiting at the doctor's office or even in the middle of a difficult business meeting.

    Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction.

    Meditation is considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind.

    During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. This process may result in enhanced physical and emotional well-being.

Benefits of meditation

    Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health.

    And these benefits don't end when your meditation session ends. Meditation can help carry you more calmly through your day and may help you manage symptoms of certain medical conditions.

Adapted from: https:/Awww.mayoclinic.orgitests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858

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Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress

 

Meditation can wipe away the day's stress, bringing with it inner peace. See how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

 

    If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace.

    Anyone can practice meditation. Its simple and “Inexpensive, and it doesn't require any special equipment.

    And you can practice meditation wherever you are - whether you're out for a walk, riding the bus, waiting at the doctor's office or even in the middle of a difficult business meeting.

    Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction.

    Meditation is considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind.

    During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. This process may result in enhanced physical and emotional well-being.

Benefits of meditation

    Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health.

    And these benefits don't end when your meditation session ends. Meditation can help carry you more calmly through your day and may help you manage symptoms of certain medical conditions.

Adapted from: https:/Awww.mayoclinic.orgitests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858

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“Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance.”

 

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