Relate the Column 1 to Column 2, associating the reading strategy with its definition.

Column 1

1. Skimming.

2. Scanning.

3. Predicting.

4. Context clues.

5. Summarizing.

Column 2

( ) Going through the text without reading every word, searching for specific information like dates, numbers, or names.
( ) Using surrounding words or sentences to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
( ) Guessing the content of a text before reading it, based on the title, headings, or visuals. This helps activate prior knowledge and set expectations.
( ) Using the reader own words to state the main points of the text.
( ) Quickly reading the text to get a general overview or the “gist” of the content. Useful to find specific information such as keywords, phrases, or overall themes.

The correct order of filling in the parentheses, from top to bottom, is:

According to BNCC, English enables students to deepen their understanding of the world, explore new research perspectives, access information, express ideas and values, and handle different opinions and criticism. However, accessing specialized information, which can help spark interest and prepare students for the next step in their studies, might require specific tools. Therefore, English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teaching might be a useful approach. Mark the INCORRECT statement about ESP teaching.

In the article “Effective English Reading Strategies: English Language Learners’ Perceptions” (2019), the author Waheeb S. Albiladi says that:

“Reading in English within a second language (ESL) context has received much attention as researchers and second language educators have sought the most effective and beneficial ways to develop language learners’ reading skills. For many educators (Horwitz, 2008; Krashen, 2007; Nation, 2008; Singhal, 2001), reading is the bridge that allows English language learners to acquire and develop other language skills including speaking, writing, and vocabulary acquisition. [...] Barrot (2016) mentioned that research surrounding teaching English reading focuses on the type of text or materials used in English classes and the strategies that ESL teachers utilize to facilitateteaching and learning of English reading”.

Analyze the following statements about the excerpt above:

I. Reading is the only mandatory skill needed for acquiring other language abilities. II. Research on teaching of English reading often focuses on materials and teaching strategies. III. Reading skills are less significant than speaking skills in second language learning.

Which ones are correct?

Identifying the text genre and its purpose helps the reader to understand it better and to choose the appropriate reading strategies. Read the excerpt below:

“Enjoy an Enchanting Holiday in the Maldives

Scattered across the Indian Ocean lie islands with the finest white sand beaches and clearest crystal blue waters. These are the MALDIVES! Over 1,000 coral islands. Temperatures here are always in the 80s. What can our holiday offer you?

Luxurious accommodation aboard the fabulous Orient Explorer. Water sports for the entire duration of your holiday. Drinks and entertainment included at no extra charge. Chauffeur-driven limousine to and from the airport. Combine this with another seven-night holiday in our opulent apartments at the Kelai Country Club.

Prices start from just £899 per person”.

(Available at: https://teach.files.bbci.co.uk/skillswise/en03text-e3-f-different-types-of-text.pdf – text specially adapted for this test)

Mark the correct statement about the genre of the text above.

In his book “Keys to Communication: An Essential Guide to Communication in the Real World”, Walker (2016) says that “adults spend about 45 percent of their time listening, which is more than any other communicative activity”. Therefore, developing and improving listening abilities is important for effective communication, and listening strategies are useful tools in that journey. Which of the alternatives below is a suggestion that helps with the strategy “listening for gist”?

BNCC approaches the use of digital information and communication technologies (TDIC) as a student facilitator to familiarize them with the use of those resources and a learning aid for other contents in a significant and autonomous way. Mark the correct statement about TDIC in English teaching.

The Brazilian Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) says English is a global language, which allows access to multiple uses and functions in the contemporary times. As one of the possible uses is access to science, it is important to connect the teaching of English with the concept of scientific literacy, addressed by the BNCC as the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply scientific knowledge to make informed decisions and act critically and ethically in society. Analyze the statements below about scientific literacy and mark T, if true, or F, if false.

( ) It involves the ability to evaluate critically scientific information. ( ) It requires advanced knowledge of applied sciences. ( ) It includes understanding the scientific method, such as formulating and testing hypotheses, and analyzing results.

The correct order of filling in the parentheses, from top to bottom, is: