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Read the text and answer questions 01, 02, 03, 03 – According to the text,
04, 05 and 06.
a) the job pays more than $70,000 a year.
THE SEARCH FOR A DREAM JOB: A BOOK b) over 2000 people have applied for the position.
REVIEWER’S PARADISE c) the Managing Editor is unhappy with the
Eleanor Gibson applications.
d) the company’s management consists of former
Book Lovers’ Haven, an online platform that librarians.
specializes in book reviews and literary discussions,
is offering a $65,000 a year, remote position 04 – Choose the alternative that has the tag
as its Chief Book Reviewer. Responsibilities question of the sentence underlined in the text.
include: “coordinating review schedules, writing
detailed book critiques, and engaging in online a) (...), is it?
literary forums. Over two thousand bibliophiles b) (...), has it?
have already sent in their applications,” shared c) (...), isn’t it?
Managing Editor Gregory Philips. He expressed d) (...), hasn’t it?
his astonishment at the enthusiastic response
and the creative book review samples submitted 05 – The relative pronoun that fills in the blank
by applicants. (...) Book Lovers’ Haven, located space in the text is
in the heart of New York, is managed by a trio of
literature enthusiasts in their thirties _______ a) that
parents were esteemed librarians. (...) Philips b) who
clarified that rumors on literature blogs suggesting c) which
that the Chief Book Reviewer willMarcelly
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read 100 books a month are exaggerated. “That’s
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06 – Choose the sentence from the text that is not
in the passive voice.
01 – Read the statements.
a) “Over two thousand bibliophiles have already
I- An online platform is looking for someone to sent in their applications.”
write book reviews. b) “the applicants were informed”
II- A New York-based organization requires a c) “(...) the Chief Book Reviewer will be expected
person to read and review 100 books monthly. to read 100 books a month (…).”
III- Many applicants have surprised the d) “Book Lovers’ Haven (...) is managed by a trio
managing editor with their creative submissions. of literature enthusiasts (...)”
IV- The platform is run by individuals whose
parents were professional book critics. Read the text and answer questions 07, 08, 09,
10 and 11.
According to the text, the correct sentences are
EMBRACING DIGITAL LEARNING: THE SHIFT IN
a) I and II. EDUCATION
b) I and III. Marianne Thompson
c) II and IV.
d) III and IV. The education sector has rapidly transformed
over the last few years. Traditional classrooms
02 – Which alternative can replace the word in were replaced by digital platforms, as teachers and
bold in the text without changing the meaning students adapted to online learning. This shift was
and the structure? accelerated by the global pandemic. Many schools
were closed, and education systems had to find
a) anger alternative methods. E-learning became not just a
b) confusion necessity but a new norm. One major advantage
c) disappointment of digital learning is accessibility. Students from
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from quality education, can now access the same 10 – The word that fills in both blank spaces in
resources as those in urban centers. ________, the text is
some challenges, such as digital literacy and
internet access, still need to be addressed. In a a) furthermore
survey, educators expressed that while they miss b) however
the personal interaction of traditional classrooms, c) moreover
they acknowledge the efficiency of online teaching d) therefore
tools. In the past, skeptics had doubts about the
effectiveness of digital learning, but the current 11 – According to the text,
scenario has proven its potential. The initial
resistance to change was strong, ________, a) digital learning will completely replace
gradually, both teachers and students have traditional methods in the future.
embraced this new mode of learning. It’s evident b) every student has easy access to digital learning
that the future of education will be a blend of resources.
traditional and digital methods. c) there are no challenges associated with digital
learning.
07 – Choose the alternative that contains the d) the future of education is likely to be a
infinitive form of the verbs in bold in the text. combination of traditional and digital methods.

a) was – has – became Read the text and answer questions 12, 13, 14,
b) is – have - become 15 and 16.
c) be – have - become
d) is – has - became REVIVING A CLASSIC: THE RESURGENCE OF
Blanda Marcelly do Nascimento de Albuquerque VINYL RECORDS
08 – According to the text, write Tblanda_marcelly@yahoo.com.br
for true and F
for false. Then, choose the alternative with the In recent years, vinyl records have seen a
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correct sequence. resurgence in popularity. Music enthusiasts
are turning to vinyl for ___ authentic listening
( ) Digital platforms have entirely replaced experience. This revival has led to ___ increase in
traditional classrooms. vinyl sales, surpassing digital downloads in some
( ) The pandemic sped up the transition to online regions. The trend is not just about nostalgia; it’s
learning. about appreciating an art form that was nearly lost
( ) All educators prefer digital learning over to digitalization. ___ sound quality of vinyl records
traditional methods. is often cited as superior to that of digital files.
( ) Digital learning offers accessibility advantages, Many artists are now releasing their albums
especially for remote students. on vinyl alongside digital formats. The tactile
experience of handling ___ vinyl record, combined
a) T - T - F - T with the unique sound, appeals to both young and
b) F - T - F - T older generations. Record stores, once on the brink
c) T - F - T - F of extinction, are thriving again, offering a variety
d) F - T - T - F of genres to satisfy every musical taste. According
to industry experts, vinyl records provide the
09 – When forming an opposite, the word that connection to the music that is missing in the
uses the same prefix as the word “disadvantages” digital age.
from the text is
12 – The word “vinyl” in “vinyl records” is used as
a) honest
b) fair a) a noun
c) legal b) a verb
d) visible c) an adverb
d) an adjective

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13 – Match the columns according to the functions Read the text and answer questions 17, 18, 19,
of the words in bold in the text. Then, choose the 20 and 21.
alternative with the correct sequence.
GROUNDBREAKING DISCOVERY: THE OLDEST
1 – artists KNOWN GALAXY
2 – authentic
3 – often Astronomers have recently identified what
4 – releasing they believe to be the oldest known galaxy in the
universe. This remarkable discovery was made
( ) Verb using the powerful Hubble Space Telescope. The
( ) Noun galaxy, named EGS-zs8-1, is estimated to be over
( ) Adjective 13 billion years old, providing insights into the
( ) Adverb early universe. The galaxy is far from Earth. This
finding challenges previous theories about galaxy
a) 1 - 2 - 4 - 3 formation and evolution. The galaxy appears as a
b) 4 - 3 - 1 - 2 faint, red dot due to its significant distance from
c) 4 - 1 - 2 - 3 Earth. Scientists are excited as EGS-zs8-1 currently
d) 2 - 4 - 3 – 1 ______ a unique window into the past, potentially
reshaping our understanding of cosmic history.
14 – The comparative of the word underlined in
the text is 17 – Choose the question that could be answered
with the sentence from the text “This finding
a) more younger challenges previous theories about galaxy
b) younger formation
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c) youngest blanda_marcelly@yahoo.com.br
d) the youngest a) What does this discovery confirm about our
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current theories?
15 – According to the text, write T for true and F b) How does this finding affect our understanding
for false. Then, choose the alternative with the of the universe?
correct sequence. c) When was this galaxy formed?
d) What is the name of this newly discovered
( ) Vinyl records are becoming less popular in galaxy?
recent years.
( ) The resurgence of vinyl is attributed to its 18 – The verb that fills in the blank space in the
superior sound quality. text is
( ) Only the older generation is interested in
vinyl records. a) provides
( ) Vinyl sales have outperformed digital b) provided
downloads in some areas. c) provide
d) providing
a) T - T - F - F
b) F - T - F - T 19 – The negative form of the sentence in bold
c) F - F - T - F in the text is
d) T - F - T – T
a) The galaxy doesn’t appear as a faint, red dot
16 – Choose the alternative with the correct sequence due to its significant distance from Earth.
of words to fill in the blank spaces in the text. b) The galaxy hadn’t appeared as a faint, red dot
due to its significant distance from Earth.
a) an - an - the - a c) The galaxy isn’t appearing as a faint, red dot
b) the - a - the - an due to its significant distance from Earth.
c) a - an - the - the d) The galaxy won’t appear as a faint, red dot
d) an - the - a – a due to its significant distance from Earth.

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20 – According to the text, we can say that a) ability

b) permission
a) EGS-zs8-1 is the youngest galaxy in the c) prediction
universe. d) obligation
b) The Hubble Space Telescope is not powerful
enough to make such discoveries.
c) EGS-zs8-1 provides insights into the early
universe.
d) This discovery supports all previous theories
about galaxy formation and evolution.

21 – Choose the alternative that shows the

comparative of superiority of the underlined
words.

a) older - farther
b) less old - less far
c) more old - more far
d) the oldest - the farthest

22 – Choose the alternative that completes the

following sentence with a suitable preposition.

I apologize ___ being so Blanda

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a) to 122.381.457-29
b) by
c) on
d) for

23 – Choose the sentence in which the

underlined word or expression is not an adverb.

a) Suddenly, the sky turned dark.

b) We will probably go out for dinner tonight.
c) They quickly finished their homework.
d) He is a friendly person.

Read the cartoon.

24 – The word “can” conveys the idea of:

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GABARITO

1. B
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. B
11. D
12. D
13. C
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. B
18. A
19. A
20. C
21. A
22. D Blanda Marcelly do Nascimento de Albuquerque
23. D blanda_marcelly@yahoo.com.br
24. B 122.381.457-29

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