Questões de Inglês

TEXTO 1

ONE OF THE WORLD‟S BIGGEST RECORD LABEL IS GOING RETRO

 

Sony Music Entertainment said this week it will begin pressing vinyl records again, ending an almost three-decade hiatus. 

A dramatic increase in demand for vinyl music in recent years prompted the move, a Sony spokeswoman said. Interest is coming from younger customers who have never used records before as well as older fans, she added.

Sony whose artists include Adele, Beyoncé and Daft Punk  ended production of vinyl in 1989 after CDs cornered the market.

But despite the current popularity of digital music services like Spotify, old school records are enjoying a renaissance. Consulting firm Deloitte predicts the vinyl music industry will post double-digit growth in 2017 for the seventh year in a row, selling 40 million new discs and generating as much as $900 million in revenue.

Vinyl could account for up to 18% of all physical music revenue this year, which is likely to top $5 billion, Deloitte said in a recent report. Turntables and other vinyl-related accessories are also benefiting as a result.

Sony and Panasonic both introduced new record player models last year to cash in.

Sony said it will resume vinyl production by March next year in a factory southwest of Tokyo that's run by one of its subsidiaries. It still hasn't yet decided which genres of music it will produce, according to the spokeswoman.

The firm installed an analog record-cutting machine in February, which makes master copies of records for mass production, and is now introducing a pressing machine, she said.

Sony's biggest challenge is the lack of engineers experienced in making records. Former engineers are returning to the company in advisory roles to pass on their expertise to younger employees, the spokeswoman added.

Even though vinyl has made a big comeback, its sales will still be dwarfed by those of other formats like digital music and CDs, according to Deloitte.

And vinyl revenue forecasts are still a long way off their peak in the late 70s and early 80s, when more than half a billion records were sold annually in the U.S. alone.

Disponível em: http://money.cnn.com/2017/06/30/news/sony-music-brings-back-vinyl-records/index.html. Adaptado. 

 

In the 9^th paragraph, you can find

What are the missing words in the Baby Blues cartoons? Consider context, grammar and the respective order to complete the blanks.

 

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The CORRECT sequence is

Texto 2 

 

WHAT IS A GREEN BUILDING?

 

This day and age, you hear everyone talking about “going green”. Whether you want to admit it or not, at some point everyone will have to follow with the green movement. This is because at the rate we are going, the Earth is simply not sustainable. It means that over the years, we will begin to run out of certain natural resources that are needed in order for us to survive. But, what exactly is green building? Let‟s take a closer look at what it is, and why you should consider it. You are sure to find that it is something you should take part in.

(A)

 

The ideal green building would be a building project that would allow you to preserve most of the natural environment around the project site, while still being able to produce a building that is going to serve a purpose. The construction and operation will promote a healthy environment for all involved, and it will not disrupt the land, water, resources and energy in and around the building. This is the actual definition of a green building.

The U.S. EPA says “Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building‟s life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Green building is also known as a sustainable or high performance building.”

 

(B) 

 

You can go green in a variety of different ways, but builders and construction workers must do their part as well. If you haven‟t begun going green, then you will find that there are a variety of different things you can do to help you get started. You don‟t have to jump in head first, and you can actually take some baby steps along the way. Green buildings are designed in such a way to reduce overall impact on environment and human health by:

 

1. Reducing trash, pollution and degradation of environment.

2. Efficiently using energy, water and other resources.

3. Protecting occupant health and improving productivity.

 

(C)

 

Some people feel that they just can‟t go green because it will cost them more money, but that is really a common misconception. While it may cost you a bit more to get started when you are going green, because green materials and products can be more expensive, you really have to consider the type of savings you will be able to reap. You will be able to save on energy costs, because going green also means conserving energy. You should really look at the green building as more of an investment than anything else. An investment that will be able to save your money, as well as an investment that will be able to help the environment! It is a win-win situation for everyone! (…)

JULY 1, 2016 RINKESH KUKREJA

Disponível em: In: http://businessfeed.sunpower.com/articles/written-what-is-a-green-building. Adaptado.

 

Considere a análise linguística sugerida para o parágrafo A e assinale a alternativa INCORRETA. 

TEXTO 2

 

WHAT IS A GREEN BUILDING?

 

This day and age, you hear everyone talking about “going green”. Whether you want to admit it or not, at some point everyone will have to follow with the green movement. This is because at the rate we are going, the Earth is simply not sustainable. It means that over the years, we will begin to run out of certain natural resources that are needed in order for us to survive. But, what exactly is green building? Let‟s take a closer look at what it is, and why you should consider it. You are sure to find that it is something you should take part in.

(A)

 

The ideal green building would be a building project that would allow you to preserve most of the natural environment around the project site, while still being able to produce a building that is going to serve a purpose. The construction and operation will promote a healthy environment for all involved, and it will not disrupt the land, water, resources and energy in and around the building. This is the actual definition of a green building.

The U.S. EPA says “Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building‟s life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Green building is also known as a sustainable or high performance building.”

 

(B) 

 

You can go green in a variety of different ways, but builders and construction workers must do their part as well. If you haven‟t begun going green, then you will find that there are a variety of different things you can do to help you get started. You don‟t have to jump in head first, and you can actually take some baby steps along the way. Green buildings are designed in such a way to reduce overall impact on environment and human health by:

 

1. Reducing trash, pollution and degradation of environment.

2. Efficiently using energy, water and other resources.

3. Protecting occupant health and improving productivity.

 

(C)

 

Some people feel that they just can‟t go green because it will cost them more money, but that is really a common misconception. While it may cost you a bit more to get started when you are going green, because green materials and products can be more expensive, you really have to consider the type of savings you will be able to reap. You will be able to save on energy costs, because going green also means conserving energy. You should really look at the green building as more of an investment than anything else. An investment that will be able to save your money, as well as an investment that will be able to help the environment! It is a win-win situation for everyone! (…)

JULY 1, 2016 RINKESH KUKREJA

Disponível em: In: http://businessfeed.sunpower.com/articles/written-what-is-a-green-building. Adaptado.

 

Assinale a alternativa que apresenta a correspondência adequada entre os parágrafos A, B e C e seus subtítulos. 

TEXTO 1

According to the Education Policy Institute (EPI) study, more than one-third of the UK's 15-year-olds are classed as "extreme internet users". 

This is defined as someone who uses the internet for the equivalent of their whole evening online - more than six hours outside school on a typical weekend day. 

This would include time spent on homework, watching television online as well as time spent on social networks and playing online games. It is higher than the EU average. 

An Office of National Statistics study quoted in the research suggests that more than half of 10 to 15- year-olds (56%) spend three hours or more on social media on a normal school day.

However, a third of UK children of the same age spent no time on social media during a school day, according to the study from 2013-14.

The report said concerns were frequently raised about the potential effect on young people spending a great deal of time online.

And according to research from Ofcom in 2016, quoted in the study, it led to nearly eight in 10 (78%) young people (aged 16 to 24) being told off for doing this.

Seven out of 10 said they had missed out on sleep because of their online habits and 60% said they had neglected school work as a result.

And 59% of those questioned by Ofcom said they felt they spent too much time on the internet, with a quarter saying they felt nervous or anxious when offline.

The EPI research highlighted that those spending large amounts of time on social networking sites were more likely to have symptoms of mental ill health, and that excessive internet use has been linked with depression.

The report, written by the EPI's Director of Mental Health, Emily Frith, said: "We are not saying there shouldn't be any restrictions, that's up to the individual parents.

"What we do need to do is ensure young people build up their digital skills, such as blocking someone who may be causing you distress or looking after your privacy settings.

"And then there's the whole emotional side," she added. 

Disponível em: http://www.bbc.com/news/education-40443509. Adaptado. 

 

According to the survey

 

I. spending much time online can provoke mental illness.

II. depression can be linked with the excessive use of the internet.

III. internet users can get anxious and nervous if they are offline.

IV. Emily Frith, the EPI‟s Director of Mental Healthy, wrote the report.

V. restrictions are up to the parents, according to Emily Frith.

 

It is CORRECT 

Texto 1

 

ALL EVENING ONLINE 

According to the Education Policy Institute (EPI) study, more than one-third of the UK's 15-year-olds are classed as "extreme internet users". 

This is defined as someone who uses the internet for the equivalent of their whole evening online - more than six hours outside school on a typical weekend day. 

This would include time spent on homework, watching television online as well as time spent on social networks and playing online games. It is higher than the EU average. 

An Office of National Statistics study quoted in the research suggests that more than half of 10 to 15- year-olds (56%) spend three hours or more on social media on a normal school day.

However, a third of UK children of the same age spent no time on social media during a school day, according to the study from 2013-14.

The report said concerns were frequently raised about the potential effect on young people spending a great deal of time online.

And according to research from Ofcom in 2016, quoted in the study, it led to nearly eight in 10 (78%) young people (aged 16 to 24) being told off for doing this.

Seven out of 10 said they had missed out on sleep because of their online habits and 60% said they had neglected school work as a result.

And 59% of those questioned by Ofcom said they felt they spent too much time on the internet, with a quarter saying they felt nervous or anxious when offline.

The EPI research highlighted that those spending large amounts of time on social networking sites were more likely to have symptoms of mental ill health, and that excessive internet use has been linked with depression.

The report, written by the EPI's Director of Mental Health, Emily Frith, said: "We are not saying there shouldn't be any restrictions, that's up to the individual parents.

"What we do need to do is ensure young people build up their digital skills, such as blocking someone who may be causing you distress or looking after your privacy settings.

"And then there's the whole emotional side," she added. 

Disponível em: http://www.bbc.com/news/education-40443509. Adaptado. 

 

According to the Education Policy Institute study

 

I. UK‟s teenagers spend more time online than the EU‟s.

II. EU‟s teenagers spend more time online than the UK‟s.

III. UK‟s teenagers don‟t like to spend time online.

IV. the survey was applied in EU‟s countries.

V. the average UK‟s teenagers spend online is higher than EU‟s.

 

It is CORRECT