Além das Fronteiras: Os Múltiplos Rostos de um Idioma Mundial
Inglês · Variedades linguísticas do inglês e seu papel na comunicação global contemporânea · 9º Ano EF · 2026
Leia atentamente todas as questões antes de responder.
1.Read the following excerpt from a news article published in The Times of India:
'The government has decided to do the needful regarding the proposal submitted by the committee. The minister will be prepending his remarks to the bill before it goes to the Upper House for passing.'
Based on this text and your knowledge about World Englishes, which statement is CORRECT?
A)The text contains grammatical errors that make it incomprehensible to speakers of other English varieties
B)Expressions like 'do the needful' and 'prepending' are characteristic of Indian English, reflecting local linguistic conventions while remaining fully functional within that variety
C)This text demonstrates that Indian English is an incorrect version of British English that should be corrected
D)The text shows that Indian English has no distinct features and is identical to American English
2.The concept of 'English as a Lingua Franca' (ELF) has become increasingly important in contemporary discussions about global communication. About this concept, consider the following statements:
I. ELF refers to the use of English as a common means of communication between speakers of different first languages.
II. In ELF interactions, the goal is mutual intelligibility rather than conformity to native-speaker norms.
III. Most English interactions worldwide occur between non-native speakers, not between native speakers.
IV. ELF requires learners to achieve 'native-like' pronunciation and grammar to be effective communicators.
V. ELF challenges the traditional view that native speakers (British, American) are the 'owners' of the language.
Which statements are CORRECT?
A)Only I, II and III
B)Only I, II, III and V
C)Only II, III and IV
D)I, II, III, IV and V
3.Read the following song excerpt from 'Water and Oil' by the Nigerian artist Burna Boy:
'Dem say I too tall, I say dem too short
Dem say I too loud, I say dem too quiet
Na so the whole world take dey form
But I no gree make dem break my spirit'
This excerpt is written in Nigerian Pidgin English. About pidgins and creoles, which statement is CORRECT?
A)Pidgins are simply 'broken English' spoken by people who cannot learn proper English
B)Pidgins develop as contact languages between groups with no common language, and when they become the first language of a community, they evolve into creoles with complex grammatical systems
C)Nigerian Pidgin is not a real language and should not be used in artistic expression
D)Pidgins and creoles have no grammatical rules and are completely random combinations of English words
4.The global spread of English has been described by some scholars as 'linguistic imperialism'. About this concept and its critiques, which statement is MOST ACCURATE?
A)The global spread of English is entirely positive, bringing economic opportunities and access to knowledge to all people equally
B)Linguistic imperialism refers to the way English dominance can marginalize local languages and cultures, but many communities also actively appropriate and transform English for their own purposes
C)English should be banned in countries where it's not the native language to protect local cultures
D)The spread of English has no impact on local languages, which continue to thrive regardless of global English use
5.Digital communication has significantly transformed how English is used globally. About 'digital English' and its characteristics, consider:
I. Internet English often features abbreviations (LOL, BRB, IDK), emojis, and non-standard spelling.
II. Social media platforms have given rise to new genres of communication that blend text, images, and video.
III. Memes often rely on specific varieties of English (usually American) and cultural references that may not translate across cultures.
IV. Online gaming communities have developed their own jargon and communication norms that transcend national boundaries.
V. Digital English is only used by young people and has no impact on formal communication.
Which statements are CORRECT?
A)Only I, II and III
B)Only I, II, III and IV
C)Only II, III and V
D)I, II, III, IV and V
6.Read the following excerpt from a speech by Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong:
'Singapore is a small red dot on the map, but we have punched above our weight. We have built a nation from third world to first, in one generation. This is not because we are special, but because we have worked hard, stayed united, and adapted to a changing world.'
About Singaporean English (Singlish) and the context of this speech, which statement is CORRECT?
A)Singaporean English is identical to British English because Singapore was a British colony
B)The speech uses Standard English for formal political communication, but most Singaporeans use Singlish (a colloquial variety with features from English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil) in informal daily interactions
C)Singlish is considered incorrect English and the Singaporean government actively encourages people to stop using it
D)Singapore has no distinct English variety - everyone speaks American English due to media influence
7.The Brazilian context of English language learning has some distinctive features. About English in Brazil, which statement is MOST ACCURATE?
A)Brazil is an English-speaking country because English is widely used in daily life
B)Brazil is part of the 'Expanding Circle' where English is learned as a foreign language, with Portuguese as the dominant language, but English has significant presence in education, business, and digital culture
C)English has no influence on Brazilian Portuguese and the two languages remain completely separate
D)All Brazilians speak English fluently due to its importance in global communication
8.When reading texts in English from different varieties and contexts, readers need specific strategies. About reading strategies for diverse English texts, which set of strategies is MOST EFFECTIVE?
A)Look up every unknown word in the dictionary before continuing to read
B)Use context clues, identify cognates, recognize text structure and genre conventions, tolerate ambiguity, and focus on overall meaning rather than word-by-word translation
C)Only read texts in American English because other varieties are too difficult to understand
D)Translate the entire text into Portuguese before attempting to understand it in English