Questões de Inglês

TEXTO:

 

Business Home work

Advances in technology are leading a
growing number of people to opt out
of the office, preferring instead to set up
business from home. Aaron Hicklin takes
a look at the advantages and
disadvantages of teleworking...

 

    Teleworking belongs to the nineties, like mobile
phones and the Internet. The revolution may be slow
in coming, but as computers and telecommunications
release us from the tyranny of the office, more and more
[5] of us are discovering alternative working patterns. [...]
    FLEXIBILITY: Teleworking is not suitable for
everyone, and many companies remain suspicious of
employees who would rather work in the comfort of
their homes. But research shows that those who are
[10] self-disciplined enough to maintain a routine of their
own can be more productive than their office-bound
counterparts. Nevertheless, to be successful, flexibility
is essencial, as is time management and the self

confidence to work without the stimulus of others around
[15] you. Many people find a happy compromise by dividing
their week between home and the office.
    There are problems, of course. Working away from
your colleagues can be a lonely experience, and getting
away from distractions at the office may turn out to be
[20] a false advantage. Having escaped the telephones
an chatter, you may find yourself contending with a
neighbour’s lawnmower or a crying baby across the
street. If you have children of your own you will have
to ensure they do not end up dominating your working
[25] time.
    Naturally, some careers are more suited to home
work than others. Sales and marketing, accountancy,
consultancy work, journalism, design and architecture
are obvious areas, but the possibilities are growing
[30] as technology reduces the need for large offices. Of
course, it’s no use setting up shop in the sitting room,
or balancing the lap top on the corner or your bed, but
if can hive off part of the house strictly for work you
will have overcome the principal hurdles to working from
[35] home.
    “Whether we like it or not, things are going to have to
change,” says Roy Guthrie, chairman of the Telecentre,
Telework, Telecottagers Association who lives in
Grangemouth. “Many local authorities are making motor

access increasingly difficult and expensive, so we really

have to start thinking about the future.”

HICKLIN, Aaron. Home work. Horizons. Edinburg: Scot Rail, n. 20, p. 22-3, s.d.

“ ‘Whether we like it or not, things are going to have to change’ ” (l. 36-37)

 

This sentence has the same meaning as

TEXTO:

 

Business Home work

Advances in technology are leading a
growing number of people to opt out
of the office, preferring instead to set up
business from home. Aaron Hicklin takes
a look at the advantages and
disadvantages of teleworking...

 

    Teleworking belongs to the nineties, like mobile
phones and the Internet. The revolution may be slow
in coming, but as computers and telecommunications
release us from the tyranny of the office, more and more
[5] of us are discovering alternative working patterns. [...]
    FLEXIBILITY: Teleworking is not suitable for
everyone, and many companies remain suspicious of
employees who would rather work in the comfort of
their homes. But research shows that those who are
[10] self-disciplined enough to maintain a routine of their
own can be more productive than their office-bound
counterparts. Nevertheless, to be successful, flexibility
is essencial, as is time management and the self

confidence to work without the stimulus of others around
[15] you. Many people find a happy compromise by dividing
their week between home and the office.
    There are problems, of course. Working away from
your colleagues can be a lonely experience, and getting
away from distractions at the office may turn out to be
[20] a false advantage. Having escaped the telephones
an chatter, you may find yourself contending with a
neighbour’s lawnmower or a crying baby across the
street. If you have children of your own you will have
to ensure they do not end up dominating your working
[25] time.
    Naturally, some careers are more suited to home
work than others. Sales and marketing, accountancy,
consultancy work, journalism, design and architecture
are obvious areas, but the possibilities are growing
[30] as technology reduces the need for large offices. Of
course, it’s no use setting up shop in the sitting room,
or balancing the lap top on the corner or your bed, but
if can hive off part of the house strictly for work you
will have overcome the principal hurdles to working from
[35] home.
    “Whether we like it or not, things are going to have to
change,” says Roy Guthrie, chairman of the Telecentre,
Telework, Telecottagers Association who lives in
Grangemouth. “Many local authorities are making motor

access increasingly difficult and expensive, so we really

have to start thinking about the future.”

HICKLIN, Aaron. Home work. Horizons. Edinburg: Scot Rail, n. 20, p. 22-3, s.d.

Based on the text, the correct statement is

TEXTO:

 

Business Home work

Advances in technology are leading a
growing number of people to opt out
of the office, preferring instead to set up
business from home. Aaron Hicklin takes
a look at the advantages and
disadvantages of teleworking...

 

    Teleworking belongs to the nineties, like mobile
phones and the Internet. The revolution may be slow
in coming, but as computers and telecommunications
release us from the tyranny of the office, more and more
[5] of us are discovering alternative working patterns. [...]
    FLEXIBILITY: Teleworking is not suitable for
everyone, and many companies remain suspicious of
employees who would rather work in the comfort of
their homes. But research shows that those who are
[10] self-disciplined enough to maintain a routine of their
own can be more productive than their office-bound
counterparts. Nevertheless, to be successful, flexibility
is essencial, as is time management and the self

confidence to work without the stimulus of others around
[15] you. Many people find a happy compromise by dividing
their week between home and the office.
    There are problems, of course. Working away from
your colleagues can be a lonely experience, and getting
away from distractions at the office may turn out to be
[20] a false advantage. Having escaped the telephones
an chatter, you may find yourself contending with a
neighbour’s lawnmower or a crying baby across the
street. If you have children of your own you will have
to ensure they do not end up dominating your working
[25] time.
    Naturally, some careers are more suited to home
work than others. Sales and marketing, accountancy,
consultancy work, journalism, design and architecture
are obvious areas, but the possibilities are growing
[30] as technology reduces the need for large offices. Of
course, it’s no use setting up shop in the sitting room,
or balancing the lap top on the corner or your bed, but
if can hive off part of the house strictly for work you
will have overcome the principal hurdles to working from
[35] home.
    “Whether we like it or not, things are going to have to
change,” says Roy Guthrie, chairman of the Telecentre,
Telework, Telecottagers Association who lives in
Grangemouth. “Many local authorities are making motor

access increasingly difficult and expensive, so we really

have to start thinking about the future.”

HICKLIN, Aaron. Home work. Horizons. Edinburg: Scot Rail, n. 20, p. 22-3, s.d.

According to the text, when someone works at home he  (she)

TEXTO:

 

Business Home work

Advances in technology are leading a
growing number of people to opt out
of the office, preferring instead to set up
business from home. Aaron Hicklin takes
a look at the advantages and
disadvantages of teleworking...

 

    Teleworking belongs to the nineties, like mobile
phones and the Internet. The revolution may be slow
in coming, but as computers and telecommunications
release us from the tyranny of the office, more and more
[5] of us are discovering alternative working patterns. [...]
    FLEXIBILITY: Teleworking is not suitable for
everyone, and many companies remain suspicious of
employees who would rather work in the comfort of
their homes. But research shows that those who are
[10] self-disciplined enough to maintain a routine of their
own can be more productive than their office-bound
counterparts. Nevertheless, to be successful, flexibility
is essencial, as is time management and the self

confidence to work without the stimulus of others around
[15] you. Many people find a happy compromise by dividing
their week between home and the office.
    There are problems, of course. Working away from
your colleagues can be a lonely experience, and getting
away from distractions at the office may turn out to be
[20] a false advantage. Having escaped the telephones
an chatter, you may find yourself contending with a
neighbour’s lawnmower or a crying baby across the
street. If you have children of your own you will have
to ensure they do not end up dominating your working
[25] time.
    Naturally, some careers are more suited to home
work than others. Sales and marketing, accountancy,
consultancy work, journalism, design and architecture
are obvious areas, but the possibilities are growing
[30] as technology reduces the need for large offices. Of
course, it’s no use setting up shop in the sitting room,
or balancing the lap top on the corner or your bed, but
if can hive off part of the house strictly for work you
will have overcome the principal hurdles to working from
[35] home.
    “Whether we like it or not, things are going to have to
change,” says Roy Guthrie, chairman of the Telecentre,
Telework, Telecottagers Association who lives in
Grangemouth. “Many local authorities are making motor

access increasingly difficult and expensive, so we really

have to start thinking about the future.”

HICKLIN, Aaron. Home work. Horizons. Edinburg: Scot Rail, n. 20, p. 22-3, s.d.

In reference to teleworking, the text informs that

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Cindy is a very clever girl. She is twelve years old and she has got an older brother and a baby sister. She goes to school in the morning and she helps her father in his office in the afternoon. In the evening, she studies the flute with a private teacher. She loves classical music; she listens to music all day long and, on Friday night, she plays the flute in a gospel band. Her brother doesn’t like to listen to music, but he loves playing video games. He plays video games all night long. He doesn’t help his family at home neither in his father’s office. But, he studies Computer Science at a very good university and he wants to be a video game designer. His father always tells him that it is necessary to study a lot achieve his goals.

Qual é o tempo verbal predominante nas seguintes frases?

 

“Her brother doesn’t like music, but he loves playing video games.

 

He doesn’t help his family at home neither in his father’s office.”

Escolha a alternativa gramaticalmente correta.