Discourse markers are words or expressions that connect ideas, organize discourse, and indicate relationships of meaning (such as contrast, cause, consequence, addition, etc.). Regarding the correct use of discourse markers, read the statements below and select the correct alternative:

Phonetic knowledge is important because it can help learners comprehend how sounds are produced in English. Studying Phonetics can help develop better listening comprehension, improve pronunciation, increase intelligibility, and improve overall communication. Regarding Phonetics, read the following statements and select the correct alternative:

I.The sounds / θ/ and /ð/ are also present in the Phonetic Alphabet of the Portuguese language.
II.A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound that can distinguish one word from another.
III.A grapheme is the written representation of a sound.
IV.In the English language, each letter of the alphabet corresponds to one specific sound.
V.The phoneme /∫/ is present in the words nation and mission.

Phrasal verbs are typically composed by one verb and a preposition or adverb that have a different meaning when they are combined. Read the sentences presented in the second column, match them to the number of the first column that corresponds to the meaning of the phrasal verb they contain, and select the alternative with the correct sequence of numbers.

First column: phrasal verbs

1.To remain at the same level
2.To become weaker
3.To rely, to expect
4.To behave badly
5.To destroy something 

Second column: sentences

(__)Hurricane Melissa is expected to die down over the next few days.
(__)She runs too fast, I just can't keep up!
(__)Her mom tore up the note after reading it.
(__)He is not reliable, so don't bank on his support.
(__)The boys are acting up in the living room.

Modal auxiliaries (or modal verbs) are verbs that can be used with the main verb in a sentence to express deduction, ability, possibility, obligation, permission, advice, or probability. Regarding the correct use of modal auxiliaries, read the sentences below and select the correct alternative:

The Base Nacional Comum Curricular document (BNCC) currently in force indicates 5 axes that guide the teaching-learning process of English in the final years of elementary school. Based on the axes defined by the BNCC document, read the following statements and then select the correct alternative:

I.With regard to the Writing axis, the BNCC recommends text production practices that involve movements that are sometimes collective, sometimes individual, of planning-production-revision, in which decisions are made and evaluated about the ways of communicating what is desired, keeping in mind aspects such as the objective of the text, the support that will allow it social circulation and its possible readers.
II.In the Orality axis, the BNCC prioritizes the use of media resources that bring a more standardized variant of the English language, with the aim of avoiding harm to the student's comprehension and learning, preferring, even, oral use practices without face-to-face contact.
III.The Intercultural Dimension axis points, among other things, to the importance of problematizing the different roles of the English language itself in the world, its values, its reach, and its effects on relations between different people and peoples, both in contemporary society and from a historical perspective.
IV.The Reading axis, in turn, includes, among its guidelines, working with verbal and hybrid genres, mainly enhanced by digital media, as this work makes it possible to experience, in a meaningful and situated way, different modes of reading and different reading goals.
V.The Linguistic Knowledge axis prioritizes the study of the correct form of the English Language as indicated in grammars, which is the appropriate norm established by language scholars, who are the most specialized professionals to indicate how one should speak. Furthermore, this axis recommends studying the language in isolation, to avoid comparisons with the Portuguese Language, for example.

There are four distinct techniques to convey or narrate what was said by someone to a third party: direct speech, reported speech, free direct speech and free reported speech.

I.Free direct speech is characterized by conveying the original message, but not the speaker's exact words.
II.He said their house had been for sale for six months is an example of reported speech.
III.Free reported speech is used in narratives to convey the thoughts or words of a character, through the narrator's voice.
IV.Reported speech presents with introductory verbs such as to say, to ask or to tell , and with quotation marks.
V.Direct speech can require a shift in verb tenses, pronouns and adverbs.

The correct use of verb tenses is essential for effective communication in English. Bearing this in mind, analyze the sentences below and select the sentence that presents the correct form of the verb:

Read the text below:

There is no denying that Artificial Intelligence has changed ______ lives. However, some might argue if it's for the better.
A recent survey by Forbes indicated that many Americans still trust humans over AI by a large percentage. Those surveyed shared that ______ think people would do a better job of administering medicine, writing laws, and even choosing gifts, just to name a few.
The faculty in the College of Engineering have ______ own opinions based on their expertise and related research. We wanted to hear from some of the most well-versed in the AI space to learn more about how this technology impacts ______. ______ faculty experts range from computer scientists to electrical engineers to aerospace engineers and even building construction experts.

Source: AI − The good, the bad, and the scary, by Eugenia Rho. Available on: https://eng.vt.edu/magazine/stories/fall-2023/ai.html

After reading the text, choose the alternative that correctly completes the blanks:

The Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente (ECA), an important Brazilian Law, includes a chapter that addresses the Right to Professionalization and Protection at Work. Based on this chapter, read the statements below:

I.Any work by children under fourteen years of age is prohibited, except in the condition of apprenticeship.
II.Adolescent employees are prohibited from working at night, between 10 PM and 5 AM, except with authorization from their parents or legal guardians for night shifts.

III.Adolescent employees are allowed to perform insalubrious work only under the supervision of a professional over 18 years of age who is also qualified for such work.
IV.Adolescent apprentices over fourteen years of age are guaranteed labor and social security rights.
V.Adolescents with disabilities are prohibited from working due to possible risks to their physical integrity.

After reading these statements, select the correct alternative: