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WorksheetsFacts and Opinions and interpretation
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins
Which of the following is a fact?
Chocolate ice cream tastes better than vanilla.
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
Dogs are the cutest animals.
Math is the hardest subject.
Which sentence expresses an opinion?
Water boils at 100°C at sea level.
The capital of France is Paris.
I think soccer is more exciting than basketball.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.
Identify the fact in the following options:
Pizza is the most delicious food.
The human body has 206 bones.
Summer is the best season.
Reading is more fun than watching TV.
Which statement is an opinion?
The Amazon rainforest is located in South America.
The freezing point of water is 0°C.
In my view, history is a boring subject.
The moon orbits the Earth.
Select the fact from the choices below:
Elephants are the largest land animals.
I believe elephants are the most interesting animals.
Elephants are more fun than lions.
Elephants are the best animals in the world.
Which of the following is an opinion?
The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.
The sum of 2+2 is 4 .
I think rainy days are depressing.
Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen.
Identify the opinion in the following sentences:
The Atlantic Ocean separates North America and Europe.
The tallest mountain in the world is Mount Everest.
In my opinion, Mount Everest is too dangerous to climb.
The Sahara is the largest hot desert.
Which statement is a fact?
I think cats are better pets than dogs.
The boiling point of water is 100∘ C.
Video games are more fun than board games.
Summer is the best time for vacations.
Which of the following sentences is an opinion?
The Statue of Liberty is in New York.
The area of a rectangle is l×w .
I believe New York is the most exciting city.
The Amazon River is the second longest river in the world.
Select the fact from the options below:
The sun rises in the east.
I think mornings are the best part of the day.
Chocolate is tastier than vanilla.
Soccer is the most popular sport.
Which of the following is an opinion?
The formula for the area of a triangle is 21bh .
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
I feel that math is very easy.
The Great Wall of China is in China.
Identify the fact in the following options:
I think apples taste better than oranges.
The human heart pumps blood throughout the body.
Reading is more enjoyable than writing.
Winter is the worst season.
Which sentence expresses an opinion?
The speed of light is approximately 3×108 m/s.
I believe science is the most important subject.
The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world.
The Nile River flows through Egypt.
Which of the following is a fact?
I think dogs are smarter than cats.
The freezing point of water is 0∘ C.
Summer is the best season for swimming.
Pizza is the tastiest food.
Select the opinion from the choices below:
The formula for the circumference of a circle is 2πr .
The capital of Brazil is Brasília.
I think math is more interesting than science.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.
Which statement is an opinion?
The human body needs oxygen to survive.
I believe that running is the best exercise.
The Earth has one moon.
The area of a square is s2 .
Identify the fact in the following sentences:
I think reading is more fun than watching movies.
The Amazon River is in South America.
Soccer is the most exciting sport.
Winter is the coldest season.
Which of the following sentences is an opinion?
The formula for the volume of a cube is s3 .
The capital of Italy is Rome.
I feel that Rome is the most beautiful city.
The Sahara Desert is in Africa.
Select the fact from the options below:
The human body has 206 bones.
I think bones are the most interesting part of the body.
Bones are more important than muscles.
Muscles are the best part of the body.
Which statement is an opinion?
The formula for the area of a rectangle is l×w .
I believe rectangles are easier to draw than circles.
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
The Atlantic Ocean is between North America and Europe.
Torrential rains in New York and New Jersey on Monday night brought flash flooding that killed two people and led New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency. Officials had to perform rescues after flooding left drivers stranded as their vehicles rose in the waters.
What caused the flash flooding in New York and New Jersey on Monday night?
Torrential rains
Earthquake
Hurricane
Snowstorm
Who declared a state of emergency in New Jersey due to the flash flooding?
Phil Murphy
Andrew Cuomo
Bill de Blasio
Chris Christie
What was one of the consequences of the flash flooding mentioned in the passage?
Rescues of stranded drivers
Evacuation of entire cities
Collapse of bridges
Power outages
How many people were killed due to the flash flooding?
Two
Five
Ten
None
What was the primary reason for vehicles rising in the waters during the flash flooding?
Flooding
Road construction
Heavy traffic
Vehicle malfunction
Notícias falsas (fake news): histórias falsas que parecem ser notícias.
Plainfield, New Jersey, two people died when a car was swept away by floodwaters as the storm hit, Governor Murphy said on Tuesday.
What are fake news?
True stories that seem false.
False stories that seem like news.
News that are always true.
Stories that are neither true nor false.
Where did the incident involving floodwaters occur?
Plainfield, New Jersey
Trenton, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Jersey City, New Jersey
How many people died in the floodwaters incident?
Two
Three
Four
One
How climate crisis makes rainstorms that flooded New York more common
Monday night’s downpour was one of the most intense rainstorms in New York City history, the kind of storm that’s now happening much more often due to climate warming. More than 2in of rain fell in New York City’s Central Park in the 7pm hour on Monday evening, part of a regional downpour that filled the city’s highways and subway tunnels and prompted several water rescues.
What was the intensity of the rainstorm in New York City on Monday night?
One of the most intense in NYC history
A typical rainstorm
A mild drizzle
A hurricane
How much rain fell in Central Park during the 7pm hour on Monday evening?
More than 2 inches
Less than 1 inch
Exactly 1 inch
More than 5 inches
What was the impact of the rainstorm on New York City?
Flooded highways and subway tunnels
No significant impact
Only minor puddles
Evacuation of the entire city
What is causing rainstorms like the one in New York to become more common?
Climate warming
Deforestation
Urbanization
Industrial pollution
What type of rescue operations were prompted by the rainstorm?
Water rescues
Fire rescues
Mountain rescues
Air rescues
Where did the rainstorm occur?
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Miami
What time did the intense rainstorm occur in Central Park?
7pm hour
6am hour
12pm hour
9pm hour
Theft on Princes Street
Edinburgh, Scotland (Global News)
– Thieves broke into the MacCleod
Gallery on Saturday night and stole
"The Cherry Blossom," an 18th-century
Japanese painting. A gallery employee discovered the theft on Sunday morning. Malcolm MacCleod, the owner of the gallery, valued the painting at $100,000.
What was stolen from the MacCleod Gallery?
An 18th-century Japanese painting
A 19th-century Japanese sculpture
A collection of ancient coins
A rare book
Where is the MacCleod Gallery located?
Edinburgh, Scotland
London, England
Glasgow, Scotland
Dublin, Ireland
What is the name of the stolen painting?
The Cherry Blossom
The Sakura Tree
The Blossom of Spring
The Japanese Garden
When was the theft discovered?
Sunday morning
Saturday night
Monday afternoon
Friday evening
Who is the owner of the MacCleod Gallery?
Malcolm MacCleod
John MacCleod
Robert MacCleod
William MacCleod
What is the estimated value of the stolen painting?
$100,000
$50,000
$200,000
$75,000
What type of artwork was stolen?
A painting
A sculpture
A photograph
A tapestry
Light Rain Sparks Panic and Mass Evacuations in New York City
New York City experienced a light rainstorm on Monday night that caused widespread panic. Streets were slightly flooded, leading to mass evacuations across the city. Videos circulating online show people rushing out of their homes in fear. Officials have not confirmed these events, but rumors suggest the public transport system may shut down indefinitely.
What caused panic and mass evacuations in New York City?
Light rainstorm
Heavy thunderstorm
Earthquake
Snowstorm
What was the condition of the streets during the rainstorm?
Slightly flooded
Completely dry
Covered in snow
Severely damaged
What did videos circulating online show during the rainstorm?
People rushing out of their homes
People enjoying the rain
Officials addressing the public
Public transport functioning normally
What have officials not confirmed regarding the rainstorm?
Events of panic and evacuations
Closure of schools
Damage to buildings
Increase in rainfall
What rumors are circulating about the public transport system?
It may shut down indefinitely
It will operate as usual
It will offer free rides
It will expand its services
When did the light rainstorm occur in New York City?
Monday night
Tuesday morning
Sunday evening
Friday afternoon
What type of weather event was reported in New York City?
Light rainstorm
Hurricane
Blizzard
Tornado
Text 1 – Read a book that tells the story of a people — their history, achievements, and challenges. This helps you understand how their culture, traditions, and food became what they are today.
Text 2 – Discover how other cultures express themselves through music, movies, and podcasts. It’s a fun way to learn about their people, customs, and style.
What is the main purpose of reading a book about a people's history, achievements, and challenges as mentioned in Text 1?
To understand their culture, traditions, and food
To learn a new language
To become a historian
To memorize historical dates
According to Text 2, what is a fun way to learn about other cultures?
Listening to music, watching movies, and podcasts
Reading history books
Attending cultural festivals
Learning their language
What does Text 1 suggest you can learn about a people by reading their story?
Their culture, traditions, and food
Their political system
Their economic strategies
Their scientific discoveries
Which medium is NOT mentioned in Text 2 for learning about other cultures?
Books
Music
Movies
Podcasts
What is the focus of Text 1?
Understanding a people's history, achievements, and challenges
Learning about music and movies
Exploring scientific discoveries
Studying political systems
What does Text 2 emphasize as a way to learn about customs and style?
Music, movies, and podcasts
Books and articles
Scientific research
Cultural festivals
Which of the following is a benefit of reading about a people's history as per Text 1?
Understanding their culture and traditions
Learning their language
Becoming a historian
Memorizing historical dates
Prontos para um desafio cultural? Quando o(a) professor(a) der o sinal, todos devem dizer em voz alta a letra da resposta certa de cada pergunta!
1- What do we call the head covering Muslim women wear when they are outside?
a- Burka. b- Hijab. c- Niqab.
2- In which of the following countries is there the tradition of breaking white plates at weddings?
a- Japan. b- Spain. c- Greece.
What is the name of the head covering Muslim women wear when they are outside?
Burka
Hijab
Niqab
In which country is there a tradition of breaking white plates at weddings?
Japan
Spain
Greece
Which of the following is a traditional cultural practice in Greece?
Breaking white plates at weddings
Wearing a hijab
Celebrating Hanami
What is the primary purpose of wearing a hijab?
Fashion
Religious and cultural reasons
Protection from the sun
Which of the following countries is known for the tradition of breaking plates during celebrations?
Italy
Greece
India
3- Which typical Brazilian dish is this?
a- Feijoada .
b- Acarajé.
c- Moqueca.
4- Who traditionally wears a saree?
a- Women from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
b- Women from Portugal, England, and Italy.
c- Women from Colombia, and Paraguay.
Which typical Brazilian dish is this?
Feijoada
Acarajé
Moqueca
Who traditionally wears a saree?
Women from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal
Women from Portugal, England, and Italy
Women from Colombia, and Paraguay
Agora que completamos o desafio cultural, vamos conhecer melhor cada um desses elementos. Após a leitura de cada texto, responda oralmente à pergunta relacionada a ele.
The hijab symbolizes modesty in Islam and is worn from puberty. It represents respectful and moral behavior expected from both men and women.
What does the hijab symbolize in Islam?
Modesty
Wealth
Power
Freedom
At what age is the hijab typically worn in Islam?
From birth
From puberty
After marriage
During childhood
What does the hijab represent in terms of behavior?
Aggressive behavior
Respectful and moral behavior
Casual behavior
Rebellious behavior
Who is expected to follow the respectful and moral behavior symbolized by the hijab?
Only women
Only men
Both men and women
Children
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the hijab in the passage?
Modesty
Respectful behavior
Moral behavior
Fashion statement
People used to believe that breaking plates could keep away bad spirits and bring good luck. They also did it at important events like weddings and festivals to show happiness and celebrate.
Por que as pessoas quebravam pratos no passado?
Acarajé is a traditional dish with cultural and religious importance. Made by baianas, it’s sold on Salvador’s streets. In 2004, it became Brazil’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Why did people break plates in the past?
To keep away bad spirits and bring good luck
To make noise during celebrations
To show wealth and prosperity
To create art pieces
What is acarajé?
A traditional dish with cultural and religious importance
A type of dance performed in Salvador
A festival celebrated in Brazil
A type of clothing worn by baianas
Who makes and sells acarajé?
Baianas
Chefs in restaurants
Street vendors
Festival organizers
When did acarajé become Brazil’s Intangible Cultural Heritage?
2004
2010
1998
2015
Where is acarajé commonly sold?
On Salvador’s streets
In supermarkets
At music festivals
In cultural museums
nteligência Artificial (IA) é uma tecnologia que permite que computadores e máquinas aprendam, compreendam informações, tomem decisões e até criem coisas, de um modo parecido com o dos seres humanos.
A inteligência artificial traz muitos benefícios. Ela pode realizar tarefas repetitivas, analisar dados rapidamente, ajudar na tomada de decisões, reduzir erros e funciona o tempo todo.
Artificial intelligence can help students learn in a personalized way, that is, at the pace and style each person needs. It can also show where the student has more difficulties and suggest exercises to improve. Besides that, AI can help teachers by taking care of administrative tasks, so they can give more attention to the students. But it is important that AI use is always done responsibly and under supervision.
What is the main function of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as described in the passage?
To mimic human learning and decision-making
To replace human teachers
To perform only administrative tasks
To work only during specific hours
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of AI mentioned in the passage?
Reducing errors
Helping students learn in a personalized way
Replacing human interaction
Analyzing data quickly
How can AI assist teachers according to the passage?
By replacing them in classrooms
By taking care of administrative tasks
By teaching students directly
By grading students automatically
What does personalized learning with AI mean?
Learning at the same pace for all students
Learning at the pace and style each person needs
Learning without supervision
Learning only through exercises
Why is it important to use AI responsibly and under supervision?
To ensure it works 24/7
To prevent misuse and ensure ethical use
To make it replace human teachers
To avoid technical errors
What can AI suggest to students who face difficulties in learning?
Exercises to improve
Changing their learning style
Skipping difficult topics
Hiring a tutor
Which of the following tasks can AI perform continuously without breaks?
Analyzing data
Teaching students
Replacing teachers
Creating new technologies
Although artificial intelligence has advantages, using it without care can cause problems. AI can give wrong answers, and students may end up copying without thinking. This harms learning and makes students too dependent on technology. Therefore, AI needs to be used carefully so that school remains a place to think and truly learn.
What is one disadvantage of using artificial intelligence in education?
It can give wrong answers.
It always provides correct answers.
It eliminates the need for teachers.
It makes students more creative.
Why should AI be used carefully in schools?
To ensure students think and truly learn.
To make students dependent on technology.
To replace traditional teaching methods.
To increase the use of gadgets in classrooms.
What can happen if students copy answers from AI without thinking?
It harms their learning.
It improves their creativity.
It makes them independent learners.
It enhances their problem-solving skills.
What is the main message of the passage?
AI should be used carefully in education.
AI should replace traditional learning methods.
AI always provides accurate answers.
AI makes students more dependent on teachers.
What does the passage suggest about the role of schools?
Schools should be a place to think and truly learn.
Schools should focus on using AI for all tasks.
Schools should eliminate traditional learning methods.
Schools should make students dependent on technology.
Depois de ler os textos e entender o que é um argumento, agora é a sua vez! Escreva um texto em inglês apresentando sua opinião sobre o uso da IA nas tarefas escolares.
Comece dizendo se você é a favor ou contra e use pelo menos dois argumentos para defender sua opinião.
Organize seu texto assim:
na introdução, apresente o tema e sua opinião;
no desenvolvimento, explique cada argumento com detalhes;
na conclusão, reafirme sua opinião e finalize o texto.
What is the main task described in the passage?
Writing a text in English presenting an opinion on the use of AI in school tasks.
Reading texts about AI and summarizing them.
Creating a list of advantages and disadvantages of AI.
Discussing the ethical implications of AI.
What should be included in the introduction of the text?
Present the theme and your opinion.
Explain the arguments in detail.
Reaffirm your opinion.
Provide examples of AI usage.
How many arguments are required to defend your opinion in the text?
At least two arguments.
At least three arguments.
One argument is sufficient.
No arguments are required.
What is the purpose of the conclusion in the text?
Reaffirm your opinion and finalize the text.
Introduce new arguments.
Summarize the introduction.
Provide counterarguments.
Which language should the text be written in?
English.
Portuguese.
Spanish.
French.
Which of the following is an opinion?
The sum of 5 and 3 is 8.
Water freezes at 0°C.
I think summer is more enjoyable than winter.
The Great Wall of China is in Asia.
Select the fact from the options below:
I believe dogs make the best pets.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
Chocolate is better than vanilla.
Math is the most difficult subject.
Which sentence expresses an opinion?
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
The area of a triangle is 21bh .
I feel that reading books is more interesting than watching movies.
The Nile is the longest river in Africa.