Questões de EFAF Inglês - Vocabulary

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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

One of the students pointed out an advantage of studying from home during the pandemic.

 

Who is this student and what is the advantage mentioned?

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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

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Then, mark the correct option.

 

( ) Yashika Joshi's teachers give students tasks every day through distance learning.

( ) Monishlla Maharaj thinks online learning during the pandemic is beneficial to people.

( ) Alizei De Leon has had more homework during the pandemic than she had in the previous year.

( ) Dana Reyes' classes are being taught virtually, only through Google Classroom.

( ) Mekayla Saechao believes she has learned at home as much as she would have in school.

The rules for playing “Memory”

 

Mix up the cards.

Lay them in rows, face down.

Turn over any two cards.

If the two cards match, keep them.

If they don’t match, turn them back over.

Remember what was on each card and where it was.

Watch and remember during the other player’s turn.

The game is over when all the cards have been matched.

The player with the most matches wins.

Disponível em: https://www.eduplace.com/ss/act/rules.html. Acesso em: 18 abr. 2019.

 

A terceira regra do jogo Memory solicita ao jogador que

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The Radar

 

    The word RADAR stands for Radio Detection and Ranging. It is a technology which was properly used for the first time during the Second World War by the allied troops against the Germans. Basically, a radar is an anti-collision tool and can measure the bearing and the distance of a selected target. It is therefore a vital aid on ships and airplanes, especially in case of low or blind-visibility navigation. To detect a target’s position, the radar dish or antenna sends out pulses of electromagnetic waves. When these waves hit the target their echo is returned to the aerial and transformed into visual signals shown on a screen called PPI (Plan Position Indicator) or display. The capacity of the antenna to concentrate the irradiation energy in the dish is called gain. The whole process is based on the principle that radio waves bounce off solid surfaces. It is therefore possible to determine the bearings and distances of far away targets and deduce infonnation about potential hazards. The Radar can also be used to find out the position of a ship at sea, but only in the case in which a fix (a fixed point of reference on the land) is available. For this, other more precise, handy and faster tools, like the GPS, are used.

(Adapted from: Flash on English for Transport and Logistics)

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TRAVEL TIPS

How to Plan a Movie-Themed Vacation

lt's easier than you may expect to find, visit, and enjoy the places where your favorite movies were made.

Lars Leetaru
By Shivani Vora
March 8, 2018

 

    Whether it's the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy in New
Zealand or “Roman Holiday” in Rome, many noteworthy
movies are filmed in appealing locales all over the world
that travelers may want to visit and enjoy.

    According to Angela Tillson, a film location manager in
Kauai who has worked on the set of films including
“Jurassic Park: The Lost World" and “The Descendants,"
exploring a beloved movie set destination through the eyes
of the film makes for an enjoyable vacation. “Seeing a
place with a focus on a movie you love will give you a
perspective that the average tourist doesn't usually get.
You'll certainly have a better impression of the place,” she
said. Here are her tips to get started.

 

Choose Your Destination

    If there's a movie you love, you can find out where it
was filmed by looking at the credits at the end of the film or
by going online to The Internet Movie Database, also
known as IMDB, which often lists filming locations. Once
you know the locale, you can start planning your trip. Or,
consider doing what Ms. Tillson often does when deciding
on where to vacation: pick a spot you're interested in
visiting, and find out what movies have been filmed there.
“It's fun to sometimes let a destination determine the movie
you're going to live rather than the other way around,” Mis.
Tillson said.

 

Get in the Mood

    Before you head to your destination, be sure to
rewatch the movie. A rewatch not only reminds you of
identifiable spots to look out for during your trip, but it also
adds to the excitement of your upcoming exploration.

    If the movie is based on a book, consider reading the
book, too. It may have details about the locale that the
movie doesn't touch on. Also, books often have scenes
that don't make it into the movie adaptations, which gives
you a deeper view of the destination. Ms. Tillson also
recommended downloading the movie's soundtrack or
score, and listening to it throughout your trip.

 

Book a Themed Trip

    Some travel companies sell set itineraries focused on
popular movies. Luxury tour operator Zicasso, for example,
has an eight-day trip, all inclusive, to Ireland inspired by
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and Wild Frontiers has an
eleven-day trip to India inspired by “The Best Exotic
Marigold Hotel” Ms. Tillson suggested doing a web search
or checking with a travel agent to find out about such trips.

    Also, in some destinations, local tour operators and
hotels sell movie-themed tours. For instance, The St. Regis
Priceville Resort offers a tour that includes a private

helicopter ride to Manawaiopuna Falls, made famous in

“Jurassic Park,” and an ATV tour of filming locations of

movies such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark" and “Pirates of

the Caribbean.” Lunch is even included. The cost is $5,674
for two adults.

    A more affordable option, in Rome, is the four-hour
"Roman Holiday” themed excursion from HR Tours, where
travelers ride a Vespa with a driver and see all the sites
from the movie; the cost is 170 euros per person.

 

Hang Where the Movie Crew Did
    When they're not working, movie crews enjoy hitting

local bars and casual restaurants that serve tasty loca!

cuisine, Ms. Tillson said.
    Find out where the behind-the-scenes staff of your
film spent their time by asking your destination's tourist
board or your hotel's concierge, and check out a few of the
spots. “lts another way to get involved in the film and
spend time in bars and restaurants that you wouldn't
normally think to hit,” she said.

According to Ms. Tilson,

TEXTO 01

Não leia essa notícia ao volante

 

Campanha contra uso de celular ao volante faz sucesso nos EUA

 

Um emoji gigantesco foi construído a partir de peças de um carro destruído e está exposto no centro de Miami, nos Estados Unidos

06/05/16 - 14h07

[1] Um uso bastante criativo dos emojis (aqueles ícones do computador e do celular que
expressam sentimentos, climas, etc.) foi espalhado pelo centro de Miami, nos Estados
Unidos. Para alertar sobre os perigos de dirigir teclando ao celular, a agência de publicidade
Alma criou uma enorme peça feita de materiais restantes de um carro batido. [...] A campanha
 [5] se chama "The Last Emoji" ("O último emoji"), e chama bastante a atenção. Além da peça, a
ação convida os passantes a compatilharem fotos da imagem em redes sociais com a legenda
"Don’t text and drive" (Não digite e dirija) e a hashtag #SprintDriveSafe.

Adaptado de http://www.otempo.com.br/interessa/campanha-contra-uso-de-celular-ao-volante-faz-sucesso-nos-eua- 1.1293657. Acesso em 03/11/2016

 

TEXTO 02

 

Vivo critica uso excessivo de celular em nova campanha

Operadora promove discussão sobre conexão consciente

Por Luana Scalla, 21 jul 2015

[1] [...] Uma nova campanha, que convida os brasileiros à discussão sobre o assunto, foi criada
por nada menos que uma marca com um negócio ligado diretamente a celulares: a Vivo. A
iniciativa #UsarBemPegaBem chama atenção para atitudes que se tornaram naturais na era
digital, como digitar e dirigir ao mesmo tempo, ler conteúdos no celular sem olhar por onde
[5] passa e checar as redes sociais o tempo todo sem dar atenção a quem está ao lado. [...]

Adaptado de http://exame.abril.com.br/marketing/vivo-critica-uso-excessivo-de-celular-em-nova- campanha/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter. Acesso em 03/11/2016.

 

TEXTO 03

 

Restaurante dá desconto de 50% para cliente que desligar o celular

Empresário de Jerusalém diz que a tecnologia dos smartphones ameaça a culinária e lança proposta de veto do aparelho na hora das refeições

[1] O dono de um restaurante em uma aldeia árabe fora de Jerusalém chamou a atenção ao
anunciar que está em uma missão para salvar a cultura culinária. Ele lançou uma promoção:
desligue o seu celular e ganhe um desconto de 50% nos preços das refeições. Jawdat Ibrahim
diz que os smartphones estão acabando com a experiência de saborear um jantar. Ele espera
[5] que o desconto trará de volta uma época mais inocente, quando se podia ir a um restaurante
em busca do prazer de uma boa conversa, acompanhada de uma boa comida, sem
interrupções provocadas por telefonemas, mensagens de texto e conversas paralelas nas
mesas ao redor.

Adaptado de: http://economia.estadao.com.br/noticias/geral,restaurante-da-desconto-de-50-para- cliente-que-desligar-o-celular,170831e. Acesso em 04/11/2016.

 

TEXTO 04

 

Campanha contra uso de celular ao volante é lançada na Câmara

[1] A campanha “Pare de Dirigir Teclando”, uma ação que envolve clubes de motociclistas do
Distrito Federal entre outras entidades, foi lançada na Câmara dos Deputados, durante
reunião da Frente Parlamentar em Defesa dos Motociclistas. A ideia é fazer um alerta para a
redução de acidentes de trânsito no país provocados pela distração.

[5] Na ocasião, foi homenageado o servidor público Antonio Eduardo da Silva Mendes, 52 anos,
que morreu no dia 22 de abril, depois de ser atingido por um veículo no Setor Sudeste, em
Brasília. Pessoas que estavam presentes no local do acidente afirmaram que o motorista
responsável pelo acidente dirigia enquanto digitava no celular. [...]

Adaptado de: http://www.radarnacional.com.br/campanha-contra-uso-de-celular-ao-volante-e-lancada-na-camara/. Acesso em 04/11/2016.

A leitura dos textos 01, 02, 03 e 04 possibilita o entendimento de que