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AVALIAÇÃO BIMESTRALQuestão 1Nível de dificuldade: Média – Alternativa Correta: C – Habilidade do ENEM: H5; H7

What are your experiences of life in your 90s?Life expectancy forecast is set to exceed 90 years in coming decades. We want to hear from those in this age bracket about enjoying life as you get older

There was once a time when living until you were 90 an impressive feat, but by 2030 it could be the norm, according to scientists.A study published in the Lancet found that a woman born in South Korea in 13 year’s time can expect to live for 90.8 years, compared to 84.2 in 2010. Other countries are not far behind. In France average life expectancy will be 88.6 years and in Japan 88.4.For men, the figures look similar, although are slightly lower. Men born in 2030 are predicted to enjoy life expectancy of 84.1 years in South Korea and 84 years in Australia and Switzerland. In the UK it’s 82.5 years. The study comes with some caveats. It’s impossible to forecast the natural disasters, disease outbreaks or climate changes that may take a toll of lives around the world.

Available at <https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/22/what-are-your-experiences-of-life-in-your-90s>.

Accessed in: April 2017According to the text, we can say that life expectancya) Is increasing in developing countries such as South Africa and Franceb) Is declining in developed countries like France and Australiac) Is increasing for men and women, with little difference between themd) Is slightly higher for men than for womene) Is slightly lower for French and Australian women

Questão 2Nível de dificuldade: Média – Alternativa Correta: E – Habilidade do ENEM: H5; H6; H7 Read the text below to answer the questions 2 and 3.

Eleanor Roosevelt’s Top 7 Fundamentals for Making Life an Exciting and Wonderful Adventure

by Henrik EdbergEleanor Roosevelt was not only the First Lady and wife of U.S president Franklin D. Roosevelt. In many ways she was a pioneer.

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She was the first woman to speak in front of a national convention. The first woman to have a syndicated column and to earn money through lectures. After the death of her husband, she didn’t disappear into obscurity.Instead she continued her work and she became an American spokesman in the U.N. There she played an important part in creating The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In a survey by Gallup she is one of the most widely admired people of the last century.And she is the source of some of my absolute favorite quotes of all time. So in this article I’d like to share 7 of her timeless fundamentals for making life an exciting and wonderful adventure.1. Look fear in the face.“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’ You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”2. Do the right thing.“Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway. You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”3. Be your own best friend.“Friendship with ones self is all important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.” 4. Focus on the optimism.“It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness. A stumbling block to the pessimist is a stepping-stone to the optimist.”5. Spread the happiness.“Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.” 7. In the end it comes down to what you do with your life.“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.”

According to the text, judge the items below as correct ( C ) or incorrect ( I )I. Eleanor Roosevelt was the first woman to have a syndicated column, to earn money

through lectures and to speak in front of a national convention.II. We must make wise choices and care what others will think of us. III. Look fear in the face and do the right thing are one of the Roosevelt’s fundamentals

for making life an exciting and wonderful adventure.IV.Spreading happiness, being helpful and pleasant contributes to a better life for you

and others.V. Friendship with ones self and focus on the optimism are fundamental for a pleasant

and happy life.VI.The alternative with the correct sequence is a) I, I, C, I, Cb) C, I, I, C, Cc) C, C, C, I, Id) I, C, C, I, Ce) C, I, C, C, C


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Questão 3Nível de dificuldade: Média – Alternativa Correta: B – Habilidade do ENEM: H5 Eleonor Roosevelt has played an excellent role in society. About this important woman and after reading the text, it is incorrect to say that:a) Eleonor played an important part in creating The Universal Declaration of Human

Rights.b) The First Lady became an important government spokesperson and soon was

elected US president.c) Eleanor Roosevelt was the First Lady and wife of U.S president Franklin D. Roosevelt.d) The wife of U.S president Roosevelt is one of the most widely admired people of the

last century.e) The First Lady became an American spokesman in the U.N after the death of her

husband.

Questão 4Nível de dificuldade: Difícil – Alternativa Correta: D – Habilidade do ENEM: H5; H6; H7

2 Life lessons from Dr. Martin Luther KingHere is probably no other American figure that epitomizes the qualities of leadership and self-sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds more than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There are plenty of lessons we can apply in our own lives – both personal and professional.

#1: Knowing What’s Possible Comes From Asking “Why Not?”It’s easy to see archival footage of Dr. King’s stirring speeches or the stark black and white images of him in thought and forget that no man is born wise and with all the answers. In reality, Dr. King used his many interactions and experiences with people from all different walks of life to inform his worldview.Prior to entering Morehouse College in 1944, the then 15-year-old King left the South for the first time to work on a tobacco farm in Connecticut. This experience proved revelatory, and he noted in letters to his parents that he never knew that “… a person of my race could eat anywhere.” By being exposed to different ways of living, his perspective that segregation was something more than just an annoying fact of life was forever changed. The experience would stay with him through his schooling and ultimately influence his decision to enter the struggle for civil rights.Beyond seeking out different ways of living, Dr. King stretched his perspective by searching out answers from other people who had been engaged in similar struggles. After studying the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi during Seminary, and well after his successful role in the Montgomery Bus Boycotts, Dr. King traveled to India to learn even more about the practice and techniques of non-violent social change.What can we learn from this? The answers to our problems are often only available after we learn from others – other people, other cultures, other places – what the right question is. Dr.


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King exemplified the benefit of always pushing past what is to what could be.

#2: Change Is Constant – It’s Your Reaction That MattersJust because Dr. King was mostly an agent for great social change doesn’t mean that change came easily for him. Rising to leadership in an often fractured coalition of church and social organizations led to a number of shifts and changes that he could have never anticipated.In 1963, the famous March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was held in Washington D.C. While Dr. King was initially opposed to the original, more confrontational idea of the march, he still agreed to participate. Looking past his fears that the large public march would hamper the passage of civil rights legislation, he wound up crafting one of the most electrifying and impactful messages of the struggle – no doubt winning over ignorant, but open minds, that would have otherwise remained closed.This is just one instance where Dr. King was thrown off course or ran into conflict with an ever changing movement that he was a player in. By adjusting to the latest development, always maintaining dignity and composure, and reacting in a way that would contribute rather than detract, he navigated over near insurmountable obstacles on the road to freedom.

Available at <http://www.fastweb.com/student-life/articles/the-5-life-lessons-from-dr-martin-luther-king>.

Accessed in: April, 2017According to the text, judge the items below correct ( C ) or incorrect ( I )I. Dr. King traveled to India to learn even more about the practice and techniques of

non-violent social change.II. In 1944, the then 15-year-old King left the South for the first time to work on a

tobacco farm in Connecticut.III. Dr. King wound up crafting one of the most electrifying and impactful messages of

the struggle – no doubt winning over ignorant, but open minds, that would have otherwise remained closed.

IV.Dr. King was mostly an agent for great social change and this it means that change came easily for him.

V. Dr. King used his many interactions and experiences with people from all different walks of life to inform his worldview.

The alternative with the correct sequence isa) C, I, C, C, C b) I, C, I, C, C c) C, C, I, C, I d) C, C, C, I, C e) I, C, C, C, I

Questão 5Nível de dificuldade: Fácil – Alternativa Correta: E – Habilidade do ENEM: H5 Martin has left us a great legacy and some important lessons. According to the text, what lessons could contribute to our personal and professional life?a) Learn from the mistakes and look forward to, as well as develop skills focused on

single goalb) Develop interpersonal and economic skills, and create great relationships between

different culturesc) See change as a constant and always be willing to fight for a single way of thinking

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d) Seek knowledge from other cultures and develop interpersonal skills in addition to being easily adaptable

e) Knowing what’s possible comes from asking “why not?” and change as a constant, it’s your reaction that matters

Questão 6Nível de dificuldade: Média – Alternativa Correta: C – Habilidade do ENEM: H5; H7 \

3 Great Life Lessons from Albert Einstein

A brilliant man who was passionately curious about the mysteries of science, Albert Einstein changed the world as the most influential physicist of the 20th century. He developed the general theory of relativity (e = mc²), now considered the cornerstone of modern physics. Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics “for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect”. He wrote hundreds of books and articles.Einstein was also a great philosopher and moral leader. Here are his 3 life lessons:1. Follow Your Curiosity: “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.”Curiosity helps to fuel our imagination. When we ask questions of others, we can find out important information to help us solve problems, open new doors and form connections. When we ask questions of ourselves, we can shake up our beliefs, reveal our innermost desires and make positive change. What unanswered question is swimming around in your head?2. Perseverance is Priceless: “It’s not that I’m so smart; it’s just that I stay with problems longer.”If you have a dream, you’ll be faced with obstacles but by staying with problems longer, as Einstein says, can mean the difference between failure and success. Some ways to begin practicing perseverance is by committing to your dream, keeping a positive attitude, staying focused on what you want every day and bouncing back from adversity.3. Imagination is Powerful: “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions. Imagination is more important than knowledge.”With one idea, an empire can be built. Take for example, Walt Disney, a true master at imagination. He got the inspiration for Mickey Mouse from an old pet mouse he used to have on his farm. That black and white mouse became an animated legend. Imagination opens the door to a Kingdom of possibilities!

Available at <http://www.virtuesforlife.com/10-great-life-lessons-from-albert-einstein/>. Accessed in: April, 2017According to the text, we can infer thata) Perseverance is an important principle for Einstein, in addition to believing in

positive attitudes, less dreamy and focused on diverse thingsb) The imagination, according to Einstein, is something important to make great

discoveries, but it is not better than the knowledge acquired with studiesc) Albert Einstein changed the world as the most influential physicist of the 20th

century and was a brilliant man who was passionately curious about the mysteries of science.

d) For Einstein, curiosity helps to fuel our imagination and when we ask questions of others, we cannot find out important information to help us solve problems.

e) Albert Einstein developed the general theory of electricity (Q = n . e), now considered the cornerstone of modern physics.


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Questão 7Nível de dificuldade: Média – Alternativa Correta: E – Habilidade do ENEM: H5; H6

Common Cultural DiffusionsThe spread of music throughout the world shows cultural diffusion. For example, jazz started as a blend of the music of Africa and the Caribbean.Southern cities in the United States, especially border towns, have signs in both English and Spanish. The popularity of sushi, a traditional Japanese dish, shows diffusion of Japanese cuisine. The French Quarter in New Orleans show diffusion of French culture.People in the United States celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Over two million persecuted Jews fled Eastern Europe between 1881 and 1914 to live in Britain or the United States. The English language is a good example of diffusion, as it contains many words from other languages.Australia used to be predominantly an aboriginal cultural community and now has many aspects of British culture. An example of forced diffusion would be taking Africans from their home to become slaves.An example of cultural diffusion with negative effects would be the spread of diseases, like AIDS , Bubonic Plague and Smallpox.

Available at <http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-cultural-diffusion.html>. Accessed in: April 2017

According to the text, we can say that cultural diffusion isa) the diffusion of a single culture and a single way of life and thinking around the

world, without much acceptance and with several negative pointsb) something foreign to the world, because it favors the dominance of a single culture

and the spread of diseasesc) favorable to developing nations, but is not seen positively by the rich countries and

protectionist economyd) a way of enabling the supremacy of certain countries and the enrichment of few

nations that manage to spread their way of life around the worlde) the diffusion of different cultures around the world, including, food, musical tastes,

clothing and also negative aspects such as diseases

Questão 8Nível de dificuldade: Difícil – Alternativa Correta: A – Habilidade do ENEM: H5; H7; H8

Diffusion of the English Language

English spread by expansion diffusion when the British began setting up colonies around the world. English is either the official language or else one of the official languages in former British colonies. Today, English is official in 50 countries, which is almost one third of the entire world population. Not only did the English conquer but they also moved to other countries around the globe.

English came to the United States in the 1600s when settlers from Britain first arrived. Now, the United States is responsible for spreading English around the world. Globalization is one of


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the main ways in which English diffuses. Many countries are using English to communicate on a global level. English diffuses easily because of the way vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation can be changed. Also, many English words fuse with words in other languages, creating new words that bridge the gap between English and other languages. Spanglish and Franglais are English words that have come into the Spanish and French languages.Modern Diffusion of the English LanguageAmerica is a dominant power in the world's economy making it a lingua franca for many doing international business. American music and movies are very important in popular culture and causes the language to diffuse widely and be popular widely.

✓ More than 90 percent of European students take English classes✓ Japan considers it so important for business they have considered adopting it as a

second official language✓ Many European colleges teach in English so the students can compete in a global

economy / global✓ English has been an important part of the internet (since the net was created in

America along with the programming code for it). Statistics TodayEnglish is spoken by about half a billion people today. Two billion people (a third of the world’s population) live in a country where English is spoken even if they themselves cannot speak it. English is mostly spoken by people who have learned it as a second language. However, in the United States, English is the only language most people are able to speak. Only about 30 to 50% of people graduate high school with at least two years of a foreign language. In contrast with Europe, 62% of people learn to speak three foreign languages. In England, an English speaking country, most people learn French as a second language.Available at <http://lewishistoricalsociety.com/wiki2011/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=39>. Accessed in: April 2017

The English language has spread around the world and today is one of the most important language in several areas. Knowing this, it is incorrect to say thata) English is the official language in few countries and has lost its supremacy over the

yearsb) The English language began its expansion from the British colonization around the

worldc) The English language is either one of the official languages in former British coloniesd) English is official in 50 countries, which is almost one third of the entire world

populatione) Currently, the United States is responsible for spreading English around the world

Questão 9Nível de dificuldade: Fácil – Alternativa Correta: D – Habilidade do ENEM: H5; H7 About the current diffusion of the English language, we can say thata) Japan considers French as important to business as Englishb) A small number of European students have taken English classesc) Many European schools are failing to teach English and are favoring native

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d) English has been an important part of the internet, especially with the programming codes

e) English is already considered the tenth most spoken language in the world

Questão 10Nível de dificuldade: Média – Habilidade do ENEM: H5; H7; H8

The Portuguese languageIt is this universality of the Portuguese language that unites Portuguese, Brazilians, many Africans and some Asians, through the recognition of a common cultural heritage, and despite not forming a continuous country, but present in large regions separated and spread out through different continents, and the fact that it is not exclusive to one community, but is felt as its own, equally, in distant communities, showing a great internal diversity, according to the regions and groups which use it.A language of culture such as Portuguese, the carrier of a long history, which serves as raw material and a product of a variety of literatures, an instrument of global affirmation of various societies, is not fully encapsulated within the description of its linguistic system. A language such as this lives in history, in society and in the world.It has an existence shaped and conditioned by great human movements and, at present, through the existence of those groups that speak it.This means that the Portuguese spoken all around the world, in the meantime harmonized by an important Orthographic Agreement, continues to be felt as a single language, vehicle of communication by excellency and, possibly, the most powerful of the ties uniting the countries that use it.

Available < http://www.embassyportugal-us.org/portuguese-culture-and-language/>. Accessed in: April 2017The Portuguese language is now spoken in different parts of the world. What is its importance?

The Portuguese language, being spoken in different regions, acquired great importance and

showed the dominion and power that it has. It is universality of this language that unites

Portuguese, Brazilians, many Africans and some Asians, through the recognition of a common

cultural heritage, and despite not forming a continuous country, but present in large regions separated and spread out through different continents, and the fact that it is not exclusive toone community, but is felt as its own, equally, in distant communities, showing a great internal

diversity, according to the regions and groups which use it.

Read the text below to answer the questions 11 and 12


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Choosing a careerHi Celes, I find myself in a passionless career but unable to pursue my true goals for fear of financial instability. What makes it even harder is that mine is a great job that many strive for. A classic case of the ‘golden handcuffs’ if you will. So can you give me any advice here? How can one both earn enough to be happy while pursuing less than lucrative ambitions? - Serge

Assessing the situationScenario A: Passion, with little moneyLet’s look at Scenario A, where you pursue your passion which is not so lucrative. While you love every minute of pursuing your passion and you get so much fulfillment out of it, you find it hard to concentrate on this path when you have to face real, monetary limitations. Money to pay the bills, money to do other things you love, money to live in a sufficient manner. This is the scenario of the starving artist, if you may.Scenario B: Money, with no passionThen there’s Scenario B, where you remain in your lucrative job with great prospects, but you do not hold a passion for the work. You get by working from day to day by blocking out your real inner desires. The numbness you feel is drowned out by the extrinsic benefits that your job offers, such as an attractive benefits package which allows you to acquire material goods and live in luxury, prestige and awe that comes from being associated with the company, etc. However, these are temporal gratifications and you feel empty inside in the long run.

What should we do here? Both options have its own sets of pros and cons. Both options leave us unsatisfied in some manner. Scenario A lets us be fulfilled emotionally, but not in terms of material needs. Scenario B lets us be fulfilled on the material level, but not emotionally.The answer is: It’s not an either or situation; it’s ‘and’. There is a Scenario C where we can meet our all our needs.

Available at <https://personalexcellence.co/blog/passion-or-money/>. Accessed in: April, 2017

Questão 11Nível de dificuldade: Média – Habilidade do ENEM: H5 – Choosing a career is one of the great doubts of many teenagers. In the text above, what conflict is presented?

Serge finds himself in a passionless career but unable to pursue his true goals for fear of

financial instability. For this, he asks for help to know how he could earn enough, but doing

what he likes while pursuing less than lucrative ambitions.


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Questão 12Nível de dificuldade: Média – Habilidade do ENEM: H5; H7 What is the solution presented by Celes?

Celes shows us the two sides of a choice and indicates that both options have its own sets of

pros and cons. Both options leave us unsatisfied in some manner. Scenario A lets us be fulfilled

emotionally, but not in terms of material needs. Scenario B lets us be fulfilled on the material

level, but not emotionally. Finally, presents us a third scenario, where we can meet our all our

needs.


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