(Originais Teachy 2024) - Questão Médio de Inglês

The following text is an extract from 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl: 'The parents, instead of applauding her, called her a noisy chatterbox and told her sharply that small girls should be seen and not heard.' In this sentence, what is the author's perspective about Matilda's parents' attitude towards her communication in the family context?

Imagine you and your classmates are planning a trip to a theme park. You are discussing the different rides and attractions, and you want to compare them to decide which ones are the most exciting. Use the adjectives provided and the rules for forming comparatives and superlatives to complete the following sentences: 1. The roller coaster is fast, but the water slide is even faster and the free-fall tower is the _______ of all. 2. The haunted house is scary, but the virtual reality experience is even scarier and the bungee jump is the _______ of all. Identify and apply the correct forms of comparatives and superlatives to complete the sentences.

Leia o trecho do poema abaixo e responda à pergunta a seguir: "Em meio ao bosque denso, entre carvalhos e pinheiros, o lobo uiva para a lua prateada, enquanto a coruja observa do alto das árvores. Suas penas macias brilham à luz do luar, tal qual o brilho das estrelas no céu. A floresta, com suas folhas verdes e flores coloridas, é um lar para inúmeros seres, cada um desempenhando seu papel no equilíbrio da natureza." Com base no vocabulário presente no trecho, qual alternativa descreve corretamente a interação entre os elementos da fauna e da flora mencionados, considerando as características dos animais e plantas citados?

In English, the present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or to talk about temporary situations. For example, 'I am reading a fascinating book right now' indicates an action in progress at the present moment, whereas 'The company is expanding into new markets' describes a temporary situation that is currently occurring. Consider the following excerpt from an article about current environmental initiatives: 'Scientists are developing new methods to reduce carbon emissions, and companies are increasingly investing in sustainable technologies.' (Source: Environmental Progress, June 2023, www.envprogress.com) Based on your understanding of the present continuous tense, analyze the use of this grammatical structure in the given context and address the following points in your response: 1. Identify and explain the function of the present continuous tense in each of the two examples from the article. 2. Discuss how the use of the present continuous tense contributes to the overall meaning of the sentence and the sense of ongoing progress in environmental efforts.