18 Questões de Presença da língua inglesa no cotidiano

A música "Shape of You" de Ed Sheeran é bastante popular no Brasil. Quais elementos culturais dessa canção se destacam e como eles são recebidos pela sociedade brasileira?

1. A) A letra é apenas sobre amor.
2. B) Contém referências a festas e danças.
3. C) É uma canção triste.
4. D) É apenas uma canção em inglês.
5. E) Não é popular no Brasil.

A suggestion box in a Brazilian school is labeled 'Feedback.' In this community context, what social function does the English word 'feedback' perform?

1. A) It invites opinions, comments or evaluations from students and community members.
2. B) It serves as a complaint box only.
3. C) It demands compliance from students and community members.
4. D) It restricts input to written suggestions only.
5. E) It only pertains to teacher evaluations by parents.

In a neighborhood café in Brazil a small poster reads 'Open mic tonight.' What does 'open mic' mean in this community context?

1. A) A night where only comedians can perform their sets.
2. B) An event where only professional performers are allowed to participate.
3. C) A coffee tasting event where customers sample different types of coffee.
4. D) A karaoke night with pre-selected songs only.
5. E) An event where anyone from the audience is invited to perform (sing, speak, or play).

A supermarket shelf label in Brazil reads 'Imported.' What pragmatic effect does labeling a product 'Imported' have on local consumers?

1. A) It indicates the product is locally sourced for freshness.
2. B) It identifies the product as a carbonated beverage.
3. C) It means the product is handcrafted by local artisans.
4. D) It suggests the product is cheaper than domestic items.
5. E) It signals foreign origin and suggests higher quality or prestige, influencing consumers' perception and choices.

Why do some online communities exclude non-native speakers? Global forums host users from diverse linguistic backgrounds. According to a 2023 survey, 75% of participants are non-native English speakers. Post A uses idiomatic expressions like “hit the ground running” and abstract nouns such as “ubiquity,” while Post B employs simple sentence structures and high-frequency vocabulary (e.g., “start quickly,” “everywhere”). Many non-native users report misunderstanding idioms and abandoning discussions. Simplified English has been promoted in several platforms to reduce confusion and invite broader participation. (Text fictional) Compare the two posts and identify the main advantage of using simplified English in global online communication?

1. A) Enhancing comprehension for non-native participants.
2. B) Preserving cultural nuances in every message.
3. C) Encouraging use of idiomatic expressions.
4. D) Reducing the need for writing moderators’ intervention.
5. E) Increasing employment opportunities for native speakers.

A short notice on a volunteer platform says: “Join the river cleanup next Saturday. We welcome participants from different countries, so the instructions are written in simple English. Bring gloves, a reusable bottle, and a hat. If you need help, send a message in your own language and we will reply with a translation tool. Our goal is not perfect grammar, but clear communication so everyone can take part safely and share ideas.” Later, a participant from Indonesia writes that she understood the task immediately and shared the post with friends in Kenya and Portugal. The organizer adds that the same message will also be published in Spanish, Portuguese, and Swahili to reach more people. Analyze the notice and identify how it presents English as a global language in this situation.

1. A) It avoids English because only native speakers can understand it.
2. B) It uses local slang to create a stronger community identity.
3. C) It keeps formal grammar as the main condition for participation.
4. D) It adapts language to include speakers from different backgrounds.
5. E) It replaces communication with automatic translation only.