(Originais Teachy 2023) - Questão Médio de Inglês

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.

Leia o trecho do poema de Fernando Pessoa: "Tenho em mim todos os sonhos do mundo. Estou hoje vencido, como se soubesse a verdade. Estou hoje lúcido, como se estivesse para morrer, e não tivesse mais irmandade com as coisas senão uma despedida, tornando-se esta casa e este lado da rua a fileira de carruagens de um comboio, e uma partida apitada de dentro da minha cabeça, e uma sacudidela dos meus nervos e um ranger de ossos na ida." Considerando o uso das conjunções no texto, identifique a função das conjunções empregadas e avalie como elas contribuem para expressar o estado emocional do eu-lírico. Qual das alternativas melhor descreve o impacto desse uso na construção do significado do poema?

Consider the following excerpt from J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone': 'They were in a narrow, low, windowless passage, lit by a solitary candle. They were standing on a cold stone floor, looking at a heavy wooden door.' Based on this passage, what English words can you identify that are related to parts or objects commonly found in a house?

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.