206 Introdução (WAP) To begin the test, click on "Iniciar". Click on "Finalizar" if you finish the test before the time. DIRECTIONS This test measures your reading and writing abilities in English. The test is divided into three parts, with specific directions for each part. The directions below are common for all the three parts: • All the answers must be written in English. • The use of dictionaries of any kind is not allowed during the test. • You will have 150 minutes to do the whole test. • You should not copy parts of the text in your answers. Part 1 Reading and Writing Interaction Longer Answers In this part of the test you will read a short passage. Based on the ideas presented in this passage you will answer two questions. A glossary containing some words or expressions from the text is provided. Part 2 Reading and Writing Interaction Shorter Answers In this part you will read some passages related to the same topic, but with complementing or opposing views. The passages are followed by questions that ask you about the relationship among the ideas presented in the passages and other situations related to the topic. Part 3 Essay In this part of the test you should write an essay according to the topic provided. It is important to make sure you understand what is being asked or discussed in the topic. 693 Seção + Dissertativa (WP1304 (Apostila)) The Good and Evil of Technology
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To begin the test, click on "Iniciar". Click on "Finalizar" if you finish the test before thetime. DIRECTIONS
This test measures your reading and writing abilities in English. The test is divided into three parts,with specific directions for each part. The directions below are common for all the three parts:
• All the answers must be written in English.• The use of dictionaries of any kind is not allowed during the test.• You will have 150 minutes to do the whole test.• You should not copy parts of the text in your answers. Part 1 Reading and Writing Interaction Longer Answers
In this part of the test you will read a short passage. Based on the ideas presented in this passageyou will answer two questions. A glossary containing some words or expressions from the text isprovided. Part 2 Reading and Writing Interaction Shorter Answers
In this part you will read some passages related to the same topic, but with complementing oropposing views. The passages are followed by questions that ask you about the relationshipamong the ideas presented in the passages and other situations related to the topic. Part 3 Essay
In this part of the test you should write an essay according to the topic provided. It is important tomake sure you understand what is being asked or discussed in the topic.
1 A comprehensive study found that Facebook overuseamong teens was significantly correlated with narcissism.Adolescent girls found that the more they used texting,instant messaging and other social media to discuss theirproblems, particularly romantic difficulties, the moredepressive symptoms they presented. Researchersbelieve that the ease and frequency in communicationusing different technologies allow people to “coruminate”on their problems, without providing any solutions.2 Another study found that increased media exposure,including television, movies, video games, and theInternet, was associated with violent behavior andisolation. It reported that children who watched violent
shows were not only more likely to be more aggressive, but also to have fewer friends and to bemore secluded socially. The researchers concluded that children who are aggressive will havefewer friends and be more likely to be bullies (because they are more aggressive) or victims ofbullying (because they are isolated).3 There is considerable debate whether dependence on technology can be considered anaddiction, like alcohol, drugs, or gambling. Some experts in the area argue that the unhealthydependence on technology may be a symptom of some more fundamental pathology, such asdepression or anxiety, and Internet addicts use technology to selfmedicate and relieve theirsymptoms.4 Some people believe that technology is neither good nor bad, but, at the same time, it isn’tneutral either. The impact that technology has on your children depends not on the technologyitself, but rather on how you educate them about it and the experiences they have with it. It is ourresponsibility to become informed about the potential benefits and costs of this new digital age andthen make deliberate decisions about the type and quantity of technology you expose yourself oryour children to.
Adapted from an articleby Jim TaylorGlossaryEase: less difficultGambling: playing at a game of chance for moneyTo argue: to discuss or debate
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Write an email to a friend whose daughter spends many hoursin front of the computer and tell him/her about the article youhave just read.Do not copy parts of the text on your answer. You should write at least 80 words or 500characters.
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In the paragraph 4, the author says that “some people believe thattechnology is neither good nor bad, but, at the same time, it isn’t neutraleither.” What does he mean? Do you agree or disagree with the author?Do not copy parts of the text on your answer. You should write at least 80 words or 500characters.
Read the short texts and answer the next three questions. Text A: Changing jobs is quite natural for many people nowadays. Psychological research hasshowed that a person will have more chances to succeed if he changes his vocation within 5 to 7years of work. Thus, he will acquire new knowledge and experience and he will learn how to dealwith new unusual tasks. Even if you have created a dynamic plan for developing your career, newresponsibilities don't substitute old ones, but are just added to the existing duties. In other words,you don't change your activity but the sphere of your responsibility becomes wider. Howeverparadoxical it may be, after a few years in the same job people are more likely to lose theircompetence than to gain or improve it. They fulfill their duties mechanically with no passion andenthusiasm. That is why psychologists suggest changing the content of the work and not the place(company).
Text B: Human resource managers still make the same mistake: they are looking for theapplicants with more than a year of experience. They don't consider retrained employees or thosewho have no experience in the pertinent area. They don't take into account that inexperiencedinternal candidates have considerable advantages over the experts: they have no professionalclichés, they are ready to improve themselves, and they have sincere interest for the new job andothers.
Text C: Today, more and more people are changing their specialty. Mostly, it applies to youngpeople. People older than 35 years old have less flexible thinking their professional life isinfluenced by prevalent stereotypes and they have too high demands for themselves. Older peopleare afraid to take risks. Even if his dream was to become an executive of car manufacturingcompany, he won't write a resume. The idea of retraining seems senseless to older people. Mostof them can neither afford nor want to spend their time and money for obtaining a secondeducation. Psychologists admit that only few people with a specific personality are capable ofabrupt changing their professional life. The ability to take reasonable risk in your professional life is the major factor of success. And on the contrary fear of changes or failure inhibit your success.
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According to the texts, what do psychologists suggest about changingjobs?Do not copy parts of the text. Your answer must contain at least 50 words or 300characters.
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“Psychologists admit that only few people with a specific personality arecapable of abrupt changing their professional life.” Do you agree withthis statement? Justify your answer.Do not copy parts of the text. Your answer must contain at least 50 words or 300characters
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According to text 3, why are people older than 35 less flexible to changejobs? Explain your answer.Do not copy parts of the text. Your answer must contain at least 50 words or 300
In this section of the test you should write an essay according to the topic provided. It isimportant to make sure you understand what is being asked or discussed in the topic.
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Videoconferences are getting more and more accessiblenowadays. In a few years, students will no longer have to go toschool: they will be able to attend classes from their homes,
through a computer system. Do you agree or disagree with thisstatement. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this
way of studying?
Your essay must contain at least 150 words or 900 characters.