"A lexical approach in language teaching refers to one derived from the belief that the building blocks of language learning and communication are not grammar, functions, notions or some other unit of planning and teaching but lexis, that is, words and word combinations. Lexical approaches in language teaching reflect a belief in the centrality of the lexicon to language structure, second language learning and language use, and in particular to multiword lexical units or 'chunks' that are learned and used as single items." (RICHARDS, J.C., e RODGERS, T. Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1986, p.132.)

In language teaching, the view of the nature of language is central to the development of a specific approach. As far as the lexical approach is concerned, it is correct to say that…

I. "Então olhe bem para ela com olhos de criança".

II. "Agora, figure que uma cebola cortada é um modelo do mundo".

III. É preciso que imagine uma cebola cortada.

Assinale a opção correta a respeito dos períodos apresentados.

A crônica é construída com base em uma grande metáfora, "uma cebola cortada é um modelo do mundo". Pode-se afirmar que o autor tomou por base, para a construção textual, a seguinte estratégia argumentativa:

Laughter as an Inner Resource

By Sadie Holloway

Laughter is instinctive. It's natural. It's often an involuntary response to funny, CONFUSING, scary, or emotionally charged situations. As children, we laughed freely without WORRYING about what anyone thought. As adults, though, many of us have forgotten how to laugh and be playful, especially at work or in high-stress situations. Your sense of humor is one of your most powerful inner resources. The great thing about CULTIVATING this inner resource is that it is there whenever you need it: it works fast and it is free! A healthy sense of humor can inspire hope and optimism while also KEEPING you grounded in what's really important. It can help you to overcome challenges and create more balance in your life.

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From a physiological perspective, a healthy sense of humor can protect you from the long-term, DAMAGING effects of stress. In times of challenge and uncertainty, DEVELOPING your sense of humor is essential if you want to:

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(from https://remedygrove.com/wellness/Can-Laughing-Make-You-Healthier- Why-Laughter-Really-Is-The-BestMedicine, acesso em 15/05/2018)

The ING suffix is used for the same reason in the following pair of words in capital letters in the text:

The excerpt "As adults, though, many of us have forgotten how to laugh and be playful, especially at work or in high-stress situations." can be rephrased according to the grammar rules without changing the meaning of the sentence in:

The following excerpts refer specifically to Critical Literacy, EXCEPT for:

As far as these views are concerned, it is correct to say:

Choose the option that shows the transformation EFL has undergone in the last decades and that completes the excerpt:

Todos os vocábulos destacados apresentam sufixos com o mesmo sentido, EXCETO em:

"Aprendendo sobre a casa aprendemos sobre o mundo todo".

Com relação ao emprego do gerúndio no período acima, é correto afirmar que: