Prova Escrita de Inglês

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1 EXAME NACIONAL DO ENSINO SECUNDÁRIO Decreto-Lei n.º 74/2004, de 26 de Março Prova Escrita de Inglês 12.º ano de Escolaridade Continuação - trienal Prova 850/2.ª Fase 6 Páginas Duração da Prova: 120 minutos. Tolerância: 30 minutos 2008 Prova 850 Página 1/ 6

2 Utilize apenas caneta ou esferográfica de tinta indelével azul ou preta. Pode utilizar dicionários unilingues ou bilingues, sem restrições nem especificações. Não é permitido o uso de corrector. Em caso de engano, deve riscar, de forma inequívoca, aquilo que pretende que não seja classificado. Escreva de forma legível a identificação das actividades e dos itens, bem como as respectivas respostas. Para cada item, apresente apenas uma resposta. Se escrever mais do que uma resposta a um mesmo item, apenas é classificada a resposta apresentada em primeiro lugar. Responda aos itens pela ordem em que se apresentam, dado que cada um deles se integra numa sequência que contribui para a realização da actividade final. Contudo, não há penalização caso apresente as respostas noutra sequência. As cotações dos itens encontram-se na página 6. Sugestões de distribuição do tempo: Actividade A Actividade B Actividade C Revisão geral 20 minutos 50 minutos 40 minutos 10 minutos Prova 850 Página 2/ 6

3 The final task you are expected to complete is to write a text encouraging the reading of one of the books/stories you have studied in the 12th year. Activities A and B will provide you with input for Activity C. ACTIVITY A 1. Choose one of the following sayings and explain briefly what it means. a. You can t tell a book by its cover. b. A good book is the best of friends. c. If a book is worth reading, it is worth buying. 2. Select from the list below the expressions you might use in order to promote a story/book you have read. Refer only to the letters. a. You ll find you can t put it down. b. Oh no! Not another story... c. If you haven t read this, you have missed d. The book is not terribly interesting, and besides e. If you suffer from insomnia, read it! f. You may find it difficult at first but 3. Complete the following sentences using comparatives/superlatives. Write only the letters and the corresponding answers. a. This book is... (well) written than any other I have read by this writer. b. The more books I read by this author,... (much) I admire her. c. I think the writer is becoming... (interesting) as she gains further experience. d. I don t know about you but among all the authors I know, Ruth Rendell writes... (good) detective stories. Prova 850 Página 3/ 6

4 ACTIVITY B Read the following text The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien. The story began as a sequel to Tolkien s earlier fantasy book The Hobbit and soon developed into a much larger story. It was written in stages between 1937 and 1949, with much of it being written during World War II. It was originally published in 1954 and The action in The Lord of the Rings is set in what the author conceived to be the lands of the real Earth, inhabited by humanity but placed in a fictional past, before our history but after the fall of his version of Atlantis, which he calls Númenor. The story concerns peoples such as Hobbits, Elves, Men, Dwarves, Wizards, and Orcs, and centres on the Ring of Power made by the Dark Lord Sauron. The main story is followed by six appendices that provide a wealth of historical and linguistic background material, as well as an index of characters, place names, and terminology. Along with Tolkien s other writings, The Lord of the Rings has been subjected to extensive analysis of its literary themes and origins. The Lord of the Rings is considered to have had a great impact on modern fantasy, and the impact of Tolkien s works is such that the use of the words Tolkienian and Tolkienesque has been recorded in the Oxford English Dictionary. The immense and enduring popularity of The Lord of the Rings has led to numerous references in popular culture, the founding of many societies by fans of Tolkien s works, and a large number of books about Tolkien and his works being published. The Lord of the Rings has inspired short stories, video games, artworks and musical works. Adaptations of The Lord of the Rings in particular have been made for the radio, for the theatre, and for film. Tolkien s work has received mixed reviews since its inception, ranging from terrible to excellent. Recent reviews in various media have been, in the majority, highly positive. The Sunday Times stated in their review that the English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them. The New York Herald Tribune also seemed to have an idea of how popular the books would become, writing in its review that they were destined to outlast our time. Not all original reviews, however, were so kind. New York Times reviewer Judith Shulevitz criticised the pedantry of Tolkien s literary style, saying that he formulated a high-minded belief in the importance of his mission as a literary preservationist, which turns out to be death to literature itself. Critic Richard Jenkyns, writing in The New Republic, criticised a perceived lack of psychological depth. Both the characters and the work itself are, according to Jenkyns, anemic, and lacking in fiber. However, it has become one of the most popular works in twentieth century literature. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/the_lord_of_the_rings (2006) (abridged and adapted) Prova 850 Página 4/ 6

5 1. Identify which heading corresponds to which section. Refer only to the numbers and the letters. Sections 1. paragraphs paragraphs paragraphs 6-7 Headings a. Tolkien s participation in World War II b. The background to The Lord of the Rings c. Divided opinions on Tolkien s work d. The history of Atlantis and Númenor e. The impact of The Lord of the Rings 2. Explain what the reviewers of Tolkien s books mean in the following sentences: a. the English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them. (ll ) b. they were destined to outlast our time. (ll ) 3. Identify three words/expressions used in the text to describe positive reactions to Tolkien s work. 4. Classify the connectors below according to their function in the text. You may not need to use all of the classifications. In your answer, refer only to the numbers and the letters. 1. but (l. 6) 2. such as (l. 8) 3. Along with (l. 12) 4. also (l. 25) 5. however (l. 27) 6. Both... and (l. 31) a. addition b. consequence c. contrast d. example 5. The Lord of the Rings is described in the text as an epic high fantasy novel. State whether you enjoy stories of this kind, explaining briefly why (not). ACTIVITY C Your school has entered a European Project called Books on the Rail. Write a text for this project encouraging the reading of one of the books/stories you have studied in the 12th year. Write between 180 and 250 words. You may use the input from activities A and B. FIM Prova 850 Página 5/ 6

6 COTAÇÕES Actividade A pontos pontos pontos 40 pontos Actividade B pontos pontos pontos pontos pontos 80 pontos Actividade C pontos 80 pontos TOTAL pontos Prova 850 Página 6/ 6