Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words. He said that he was not attending school the following day. “I ,” he said.

am not attending school tomorrow

Read the text again. Select the correct answer. When you hear the phrase “Peter spilled the beans about his plans for the party,” you are not going to think that he actually knocked over a can of beans! Even though you might not know the exact meaning of “spill the beans,” you could infer that it refers to revealing a secret. As we can see, language goes beyond the words we say. __________ These elements work together to reinforce the information a person is trying to convey. Consider the following situation in which a woman sends a text message to her husband, asking, “Would you mind stopping on the way home to buy a cake?” __________ __________ In our modern world, it is more and more common to send a text message instead of making a phone call. The skills to interpret the intention behind what we are reading do not come naturally, you are not born with these skills, they do not run in the family; people must develop them in order to be pragmatically correct. Sometimes, the person who reads a message in a chat imagines a tone of voice, so a simple word like “no” could be read in an angry, hesitant, respectful, or calm tone. __________ Closeness to the speaker often helps the listener understand the speaker’s intentions more accurately because of the common ground they share. __________ __________ For this reason, they can make inferences about the writer’s feelings or intentions if they receive any message or response that is out of the ordinary. However, people do not communicate only with members of their social circle. Therefore, it is essential to avoid sending messages that could be easily misinterpreted. One suggestion is not to send very short answers because short answers are often regarded as curt. Another recommendation is to be careful with the use of exclamation marks or capital letters, as they could indicate that a person is yelling. __________ Communication’s goal is not just about sending messages, but about seeing eye to eye with the people we talk to. This is why our intentions have to be clear, in order to make the most out of the language. As Stephen Hawking puts it: “Something happened which unleashed the power of our imagination. We learned to talk and we learned to listen. Speech has allowed the communication of ideas, enabling human beings to work together to build the impossible [...] Our greatest hopes could become reality in the future [...] All we need to do is make sure we keep talking.” In paragraph 6, what does “interlocutors” mean?

people involved in a conversation

people who only receive a message

Read the text again. Select the correct answer. When you hear the phrase “Peter spilled the beans about his plans for the party,” you are not going to think that he actually knocked over a can of beans! Even though you might not know the exact meaning of “spill the beans,” you could infer that it refers to revealing a secret. As we can see, language goes beyond the words we say. __________ These elements work together to reinforce the information a person is trying to convey. Consider the following situation in which a woman sends a text message to her husband, asking, “Would you mind stopping on the way home to buy a cake?” __________ __________ In our modern world, it is more and more common to send a text message instead of making a phone call. The skills to interpret the intention behind what we are reading do not come naturally, you are not born with these skills, they do not run in the family; people must develop them in order to be pragmatically correct. Sometimes, the person who reads a message in a chat imagines a tone of voice, so a simple word like “no” could be read in an angry, hesitant, respectful, or calm tone. __________ Closeness to the speaker often helps the listener understand the speaker’s intentions more accurately because of the common ground they share. __________ __________ For this reason, they can make inferences about the writer’s feelings or intentions if they receive any message or response that is out of the ordinary. However, people do not communicate only with members of their social circle. Therefore, it is essential to avoid sending messages that could be easily misinterpreted. One suggestion is not to send very short answers because short answers are often regarded as curt. Another recommendation is to be careful with the use of exclamation marks or capital letters, as they could indicate that a person is yelling. __________ Communication’s goal is not just about sending messages, but about seeing eye to eye with the people we talk to. This is why our intentions have to be clear, in order to make the most out of the language. As Stephen Hawking puts it: “Something happened which unleashed the power of our imagination. We learned to talk and we learned to listen. Speech has allowed the communication of ideas, enabling human beings to work together to build the impossible [...] Our greatest hopes could become reality in the future [...] All we need to do is make sure we keep talking.” According to the text, in which situation could emojis be acceptable?

in a serious chat with your boss

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FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.”

He is (a) (reliable). You cannot trust him.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.”

In my family we learn not to be (a) (loyal).

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.”

I was very (a) (comfortable) during the presentation. It was awkward to watch.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.”

The events from last Friday were (a) (usual). You can rarely see anything like that happening around here.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

Everybody said “We are going to win this contest.”
Everybody said that (a) contest.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

“Pollution will be human’s worst enemy in the future,” said all the experts in the field.
All the experts in the field said that pollution (a) in the future.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

“I have seen this movie three times,” said Robert.
Robert said that (a) three times.

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12º EXAM

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.”

He is (a) (reliable). You cannot trust him.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.”

In my family we learn not to be (a) (loyal).

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.”

I was very (a) (comfortable) during the presentation. It was awkward to watch.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.”

The events from last Friday were (a) (usual). You can rarely see anything like that happening around here.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

Everybody said “We are going to win this contest.”
Everybody said that (a) contest.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

“Pollution will be human’s worst enemy in the future,” said all the experts in the field.
All the experts in the field said that pollution (a) in the future.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

“I have seen this movie three times,” said Robert.
Robert said that (a) three times.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

He said that he was not attending school the following day.
“I (a) ,” he said.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

“What do you want to buy?” she asked me
She asked me (a) buy .

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

“Can you play the song by ear?” he asked me.
He asked me (a) the song by ear.

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12º EXAM

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.” He is (a) (reliable). You cannot trust him.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.” In my family we learn not to be (a) (loyal).

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.” I was very (a) (comfortable) during the presentation. It was awkward to watch.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.” The events from last Friday were (a) (usual). You can rarely see anything like that happening around here.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words. Everybody said “We are going to win this contest.”Everybody said that (a) contest.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words. “Pollution will be human’s worst enemy in the future,” said all the experts in the field.All the experts in the field said that pollution (a) in the future.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words. “I have seen this movie three times,” said Robert.Robert said that (a) three times.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words. He said that he was not attending school the following day.“I (a) ,” he said.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words. “What do you want to buy?” she asked meShe asked me (a) buy .

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words. “Can you play the song by ear?” he asked me.He asked me (a) the song by ear.

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Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.”

He is (a) (reliable). You cannot trust him.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.”

In my family we learn not to be (a) (loyal).

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.”

I was very (a) (comfortable) during the presentation. It was awkward to watch.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses using the prefixes “dis-” and “un-.”

The events from last Friday were (a) (usual). You can rarely see anything like that happening around here.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

Everybody said “We are going to win this contest.”
Everybody said that (a) contest.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

“Pollution will be human’s worst enemy in the future,” said all the experts in the field.
All the experts in the field said that pollution (a) in the future.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

“I have seen this movie three times,” said Robert.
Robert said that (a) three times.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

He said that he was not attending school the following day.
“I (a) ,” he said.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

“What do you want to buy?” she asked me
She asked me (a) buy .

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Do NOT use contractions. Use up to six words.

“Can you play the song by ear?” he asked me.
He asked me (a) the song by ear.