Questões BNCC EF07LI03

The beach was already full of volunteers when the organizer turned on a small speaker. Daniel, a 7th-grade student, was helping at an international beach clean-up with visitors who spoke English. Some people were chatting, so he did not hear every word clearly, but he caught the main idea:

“Thanks for coming! Please wear gloves when you pick up trash. Put sharp objects, like broken glass, in the red bucket. Plastic bottles go in the big blue bag. And please rinse any container with leftover juice or food before you drop it in the plastic bag, so it doesn’t smell and it won’t attract insects.”

Daniel did not know the word “rinse”, but he used what he already knows about cleaning and recycling to understand the instruction.

Analyze the announcement and use your prior knowledge about clean-up events to infer the meaning of the word “rinse” in this context. What does “rinse” mean here?

My phone buzzed during lunch with a new voicemail in English. I play basketball at a community center, so I expected a short reminder. The audio was a little noisy, and I could not hear one part clearly.

This is what I wrote down while listening:
“Hello! This is Green Park Community Center. This message is about your basketball practice. Because of the heavy rain, we will [static] this afternoon. New time: next Tuesday at five thirty p.m. If you need more information, call us back. Thank you.”

I understood the place and the time, but the missing part made me unsure: should I go today or not? I tried to use what I already know about how this kind of message usually works to understand the main point.

Based on the message, identify the listening strategy that best uses prior knowledge to understand what action is needed, even with one missing part.

The sidewalk near the beach is full of people, and Paulo decides to try the city bike-sharing service. The screen at the station is in English, and an audio message starts playing:

“Welcome! To end your ride, return the bike to any available dock. Push it in until you hear a click. Then wait for the green light and the message ‘Ride ended.’ If you don’t hear the click, try another dock. Need help? Press the assistance button.”

Paulo has never used a bike-sharing station before, but he wants to understand the instructions quickly to avoid leaving the bike in the wrong place.

Analyze the audio message and infer what the word “dock” most likely refers to in this situation.

My phone buzzed while I was on the bus. It was a voice message from Mia, my exchange partner in Canada. I wrote down what I understood:

“Hey! Umm… on Saturday my family is having a potluck at our place. It’s like a shared meal: everyone brings one dish and we all eat together. We already have desserts covered (my cousin is baking cupcakes). Could you bring something savory? Nothing too spicy, please, because my little brother can’t handle hot food. Don’t worry about plates or forks — we’ve got those. Just bring the food, around 5 p.m. Thanks!”

I’m not sure about every word, but I want to bring the right thing.

Analyze Mia’s message and infer which food item best matches what she is asking for.

Ever been in the middle of a show and suddenly the loudspeaker starts talking? At an outdoor music festival, people hear this message:

“Hi everyone, this is a quick safety update. We need you to pause what you’re doing and move calmly toward the covered hall beside the food trucks. Please don’t stay close to the metal fences or under tall trees, even if it feels like a good place to wait. Keep your wristband visible so our team can help you re-enter when we continue. Volunteers in yellow vests will point the way. Thanks for staying calm — we’ll restart as soon as we get the all-clear.”

Analyze the announcement and infer the most likely reason the organizers asked people to avoid metal fences and tall trees.

Rain clouds were gathering above the outdoor swimming pool when the loudspeaker crackled on. Júlia, who is learning English, tried to understand the message without asking anyone to translate. This is what she heard:

“Attention, swimmers and families. For safety reasons, we have lightning in the area. Please clear the deck immediately and move indoors. Parents and guardians, meet your children by the front desk. Staff will give updates every ten minutes. If you have a blue wristband for today, you can use it again in the next open session, so keep it with you. Thank you for your cooperation.”

Júlia knows that lightning can be dangerous near water, and she tries to connect that idea to the words she heard.

Interpret the announcement and infer what the instruction “clear the deck” is telling people to do in that situation.

Why does the loudspeaker keep repeating the same message? Ana tries to understand it and writes what she hears while waiting with her aunt:

“Attention, passengers. The service to Recife is now ready for boarding. Please check the screen for your gate number. Travelers to Recife should proceed to Gate 14. Keep your boarding pass and an ID document in hand. Only one small carry-on bag is allowed; larger bags must be checked at the counter. If you need special assistance, talk to our staff near the security line. This is the last call for passengers to Recife.”

Based on the transcript, infer where Ana is most likely hearing this announcement.

In Ms. Carter's classroom on a Friday afternoon, students felt a mix of excitement and nerves. Before sending everyone home, Maria raised her hand and asked, 'Teacher, what should we do to prepare?' The teacher smiled and replied, 'Tomorrow we have a big math test on fractions and decimals, so you need to hit the books tonight. No slacking off! Review your notes, practice problems, and also, if you see a tricky question, don't panic; take a deep breath and tackle it step by step.' After class, many students headed to the library to study.

Infer the meaning of 'hit the books' based on the teacher's advice.