16 Questões de Presença da língua inglesa no cotidiano

Em uma aula sobre globalização, a professora projeta um mapa-múndi em que alguns países aparecem em azul escuro e outros em azul claro. Ela explica que, nos países em azul escuro, o inglês costuma ser a primeira língua da maioria da população; já nos países em azul claro, o inglês aparece com força na escola, no governo e em negócios, mesmo havendo outras línguas locais. Observando a distribuição dessas áreas em diferentes continentes, a turma debate por que empresas, universidades e organizações internacionais frequentemente escolhem o inglês para circular informações. Um aluno comenta: “Então o inglês pode funcionar como uma ponte entre pessoas de lugares diferentes, mesmo quando não é a língua materna delas”. Compare o texto e o mapa e identifique a situação que melhor aplica a ideia do inglês como língua global, usada como ponte entre falantes de diferentes línguas nacionais.

1. A) Comunicar-se em inglês entre colegas da mesma cidade que compartilham a mesma língua de casa.
2. B) Comunicar-se em inglês para substituir a língua local em todas as situações do próprio país.
3. C) Comunicar-se em inglês entre profissionais da Índia e da Nigéria em um projeto internacional.
4. D) Comunicar-se em inglês apenas entre moradores dos Estados Unidos em uma conversa cotidiana.
5. E) Comunicar-se em inglês para não depender de mapas, sinais e informações geográficas.

Speakers in the cabin crackled to life with an announcement for the Dubai–São Paulo flight. A clear voice instructed people: “Ladies and gentlemen, please return to your seats and fasten your seat belts. Ensure all electronic devices are switched to airplane mode until we reach cruising altitude. Life vest demonstrations will begin shortly at row 10. If you require assistance, call a flight attendant. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.” The message appeared on seatback screens in English and several other languages, emphasizing universal safety procedures for all onboard during this international journey. Identify the intended audience of the announcement.

1. A) Customs officers
2. B) In-flight entertainers
3. C) Airline passengers
4. D) Airport ground staff
5. E) Flight crew members

As a volunteer for a global online design hackathon, Clara noticed that participants came from over thirty countries and spoke dozens of languages. To complete tasks and share feedback in real time, most teams agreed to use English as their primary mode of communication. Clara observed that even when some volunteers struggled with vocabulary, they adapted by simplifying phrases, asking clarifying questions, or using translation tools. This approach allowed designers from different backgrounds to collaborate efficiently on prototypes, exchange cultural insights, and meet tight deadlines, despite varying levels of fluency in English. Such practices reflect how English functions today beyond native contexts, facilitating interaction among diverse users in technical and creative environments. Analise the text and identify which aspect demonstrates English serving as a lingua franca among diverse users?

1. A) Assigning mentors to teach English grammar rules to participants.
2. B) Encouraging participants to speak in their own native languages without translation.
3. C) Relying solely on written materials prepared in English by native speakers.
4. D) Translating specialized technical terms into multiple local dialects.
5. E) Coordinating project tasks in English among participants from five continents.

Why do travelers swapping stories online often use different English greetings? In a global discussion forum, participants from various countries share welcome phrases unique to their regions. A user from the UK writes, “Cheers, folks!” A participant in the US posts, “Hey, guys! What’s up?” An Australian contributor greets with, “G’day, mate!” Another from India says, “Namaste, friends!” Finally, a Nigerian member remarks, “How far, people?” These examples illustrate how English adapts to local cultures while connecting speakers worldwide. Identifique which greeting exemplifies informal Australian English usage?

1. A) G’day, mate!
2. B) How far, people?
3. C) Namaste, friends!
4. D) Hey, guys! What’s up?
5. E) Cheers, folks!

Researchers in a global communication workshop examine how English speakers alter their language across different settings. Participants observe three message samples sent by a Brazilian student: 1) “Hey Prof Smith, hope ur good! I need info about next lecture.” 2) “Dear Professor Smith, I hope this message finds you well. Could you please provide the details of the upcoming lecture?” 3) “Yo Smith! Lecture details?” The study highlights how vocabulary, tone and structure change according to audience and purpose. Analise the examples in the text and identify which greeting is most appropriate for a formal email to a university professor?

1. A) Yo Smith! Lecture details?
2. B) Professor Smith, can you send lecture info.
3. C) Hey Prof Smith, hope ur good! I need info about next lecture.
4. D) Good morning Prof., please lecture timetable.
5. E) Dear Professor Smith, I hope this message finds you well. Could you please provide the details of the upcoming lecture?

Data from the Global Volunteer Exchange indicates that each year people from over 40 countries join conservation projects abroad. Below is an email sent by the volunteer coordinator of a sea turtle rescue program to recent applicants: Subject: Next Steps for Your Application Hello Maya, Thank you for your interest in our sea turtle rescue project in Costa Rica. To finalize your participation, please send a copy of your passport and proof of yellow fever vaccination by May 30. Once we receive these documents, we will confirm your travel dates and accommodation details. If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this message. Best regards, Alex Morgan Volunteer Coordinator Interprete the primary purpose of the coordinator’s email to Maya.

1. A) To decline Maya’s application for the project
2. B) To express gratitude for Maya’s past contributions
3. C) To request required documents for Maya’s participation
4. D) To provide safety guidelines for sea turtle handling
5. E) To confirm Maya’s travel dates and accommodation