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(Ufpel 2008) BLOCKING OUT VIOLENCE OR BLOCKING OUT FREEDOM?             In many countries around the world, governments __________ television broadcasting. Government officials preside over the industry __________ and control what will be shown to the public. In other countries, this industry  __________ freely and independently. Television stations can __________ whatever they want without government interference. For many people, this lack of government interference in the media symbolizes an important freedom: freedom of speech. The V-chip/ratings system __________ important questions related to this freedom. Parents, children, the broadcasting industry, and free-speech groups all have different opinions.             Parents, disgusted with television programming, complain that too many shows are trashy and offensive, rather than wholesome and educational. Many feel that a V-chip/ratings system will protect their children from viewing inappropriate programs. Moreover, they are pleased that the government has finally forced the television industry to clean up the airwaves. Many parents do not think that the notion of a government controlled television ratings system is censorship. They mistrust the industry's ability to regulate itself. To them, 1it is like putting the fox in charge of the henhouse. So parents are hopeful. A parent of one child said, "Boy, I hope the new system will take here as well as it did in Canada."             However, not everyone sees the ratings system as a panacea, a cure-all for the whole problem of TV violence. Teenagers in particular view the blocked-out shows as forbidden-fruit. The fact that they can't watch a particular show invariably makes them want to watch it even more.             Broadcasters feel that the V-chip/ratings systems is only a quick technological fix. They worry that parents who use the V-chip will block out prime-time shows, profitable evening programs which serve as their bread-and-butter programming. Moreover, broadcasters don't trust the public to use the system. Even though parents say they want less sex and violence on TV, shows containing such scenes are often the most popular. Broadcasters think the public is hypocritical and doubt that any electronic blocking device or ratings system will actually be used.             Supporters of freedom of speech, or First Amendment rights, are the loudest protesters against the V chip/ratings system. They can't swallow the idea of blocking out certain programs. For them, this system falls under the category of censorship. In the Telecommunications Act, the government ordered the television industry to establish a ratings system. The law also ordered television manufacturers to install blocking devices in all new sets. The FCC (Federal Communications Commission), a government agency, is responsible for approving the implementation of the V-chip/ratings system. It can reject the broadcasters' ratings system and set up its own. Free speech supporters feel that the government has ultimate power and control over what is shown on television. Therefore, they see this power as full-fledged censorship. NORTH STAR ADVANCED (Second edition) - Francis Boyd and Carol Numrich - Longman Press. Considere as asserções a seguir: I. Os jovens telespectadores se sentem mais atraídos para assistir aos programas inadequados à sua faixa etária. II. As emissoras temem a queda de audiência de seus principais programas, mas não creem na utilização do dispositivo mencionado no texto. III. O governo determinou que as emissoras de TV criassem um sistema de classificação da sua programação e que instalassem dispositivos de bloqueio em todos os novos aparelhos de televisão.   Qual (quais) das asserções apresenta(m) uma verdade à luz do texto?

(Ufpel 2008) BLOCKING OUT VIOLENCE OR BLOCKING OUT FREEDOM?             In many countries around the world, governments __________ television broadcasting. Government officials preside over the industry __________ and control what will be shown to the public. In other countries, this industry  __________ freely and independently. Television stations can __________ whatever they want without government interference. For many people, this lack of government interference in the media symbolizes an important freedom: freedom of speech. The V-chip/ratings system __________ important questions related to this freedom. Parents, children, the broadcasting industry, and free-speech groups all have different opinions.             Parents, disgusted with television programming, complain that too many shows are trashy and offensive, rather than wholesome and educational. Many feel that a V-chip/ratings system will protect their children from viewing inappropriate programs. Moreover, they are pleased that the government has finally forced the television industry to clean up the airwaves. Many parents do not think that the notion of a government controlled television ratings system is censorship. They mistrust the industry's ability to regulate itself. To them, 1it is like putting the fox in charge of the henhouse. So parents are hopeful. A parent of one child said, "Boy, I hope the new system will take here as well as it did in Canada."             However, not everyone sees the ratings system as a panacea, a cure-all for the whole problem of TV violence. Teenagers in particular view the blocked-out shows as forbidden-fruit. The fact that they can't watch a particular show invariably makes them want to watch it even more.             Broadcasters feel that the V-chip/ratings systems is only a quick technological fix. They worry that parents who use the V-chip will block out prime-time shows, profitable evening programs which serve as their bread-and-butter programming. Moreover, broadcasters don't trust the public to use the system. Even though parents say they want less sex and violence on TV, shows containing such scenes are often the most popular. Broadcasters think the public is hypocritical and doubt that any electronic blocking device or ratings system will actually be used.             Supporters of freedom of speech, or First Amendment rights, are the loudest protesters against the V chip/ratings system. They can't swallow the idea of blocking out certain programs. For them, this system falls under the category of censorship. In the Telecommunications Act, the government ordered the television industry to establish a ratings system. The law also ordered television manufacturers to install blocking devices in all new sets. The FCC (Federal Communications Commission), a government agency, is responsible for approving the implementation of the V-chip/ratings system. It can reject the broadcasters' ratings system and set up its own. Free speech supporters feel that the government has ultimate power and control over what is shown on television. Therefore, they see this power as full-fledged censorship. NORTH STAR ADVANCED (Second edition) - Francis Boyd and Carol Numrich - Longman Press. A charge a seguir está associada ao assunto do texto. Qual das seguintes alternativas apresenta o fragmento retirado desse artigo que melhor interpreta a mensagem veiculada na tira?

(UFPEL - 2007) TEXTO PARA A PRXIMA QUESTO: BRAZILIANS, THE WORLDS FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE. OR ARE THEY? Written by Alvaro Antunes Its widely known that Brazilians are the largest community in Orkut, Googles invitation-only social network. In fact, the number of Brazilian Orkut members is even larger than recorded, as many choose to register as if he or she was from a small country, like the British Virgin Islands, Nauru or so. But why does this happen? Is this because Brazilians are naturally warmer and friendlier than other people? Do Brazilians really have more friends than anyone else? Sadly, it seems that this is not the case. Take, for instance, how people join Orkut: in America, invitations to join are even auctioned off on eBay. In Brazil, someone who tried this as a source of income would probably starve to death, as I know people who have simply posted on a newsgroup or mailing list something like Whoever wants to join Orkut, just e-mail me. I myself joined Orkut through one such invitation. And I didnt even know the guy! I believe that some people do that because of some kind of most toys syndrome, that is, a desire to be able to boast that he or she has a great number of Orkut friends. On the other hand, other people accept friend requests simply because they are asked (even by strangers), which takes us to the next point: at least for Brazilians, 1_______________________? Once again, the sad answer seems to be no. For instance, I joined some cat lovers groups. A couple of days later, I was added to the friends list of a cat! And no, this was not a person using a cat as an alter ego, but rather someones pet! If its owners invited me to their friends list, I would understand. But why should I be friends with only their cat? Worse yet, I checked the cats friends, and they were almost all pets too (including many dogs, by the way). There were also many fake celebrities and even completely fictional soap opera characters who are Orkut members and have many friends. OK, I suppose that this may happen regardless of country, as a kind of joke, but the fact is that, even browsing several communities in English, I never found any pet, fake celebrity or character that wasnt registered by a Brazilian (and a profile written in Portuguese is a clear indication). On the other hand, even disregarding 2unreal Orkut friends, becoming friends with real people you dont actually know is very easy on Orkut, at least for Brazilians. I decided to check this for real, randomly adding to my friends list people who I found on the friend finder page, communities Im not a member of, and so on. A considerable percentage of those accepted me as a friend, even if they had absolutely no idea about who I am or how I found them! To stir things up, I decided to join, for a while, some communities that might suggest I am someone with strange tastes and views. And this had almost no effect on complete strangers accepting me as a friend. So what does this mean? That for many, perhaps most, Brazilians, an Orkut friend is not what he or she would call a friend in the real world. I dont know to what extent this is also true for members from other countries, but it surely helps inflate the number of Brazilian Orkut members. So, if you take your Orkut friends list seriously, you ___________ think twice before accepting a stranger as a friend, as he or she __________ be. http://www.brazzil.com/content/view/9322/79 Os verbos que completam corretamente a ideia contida no ltimo pargrafo do texto so:

(UFPel -2007) TEXTO 1 BULLYING BULLYING HURTS... inside and out! Bullying is a common experience for many children and adolescents. Surveys indicate that as many as half of all children are bullied at some time during their school years, and at least 10% are bullied on a regular basis. Bullying behavior can be physical or verbal. Boys tend to use physical intimidation or threats, regardless of the gender of their victims. Bullying by girls is more often verbal, usually with another girl .......... the target. Recently, bullying has even been reported in online chat rooms and through e-mail. Children who are bullied experience real suffering that can interfere with their social and emotional development, .......... their school performance. Some victims of bullying have even attempted suicide RATHER THAN continue to endure such harassment and punishment. Children and adolescents who bully thrive on controlling or dominating others. They have often been the victims of physical abuse or bullying themselves. Bullies may also be depressed, angry or upset about events at school or at home. Children targeted by bullies also tend to fit a particular profile. Bullies often choose children who are passive, easily intimidated, or have few friends. Victims may also be smaller or younger, and have a harder time defending themselves. If you suspect your child is bullying others, its important to seek help for him or her as soon as possible. Without intervention, bullying can lead to serious academic, social, emotional and legal difficulties. Talk to your childs pediatrician, teacher, principal, school counselor or family physician. If the bullying continues, a comprehensive evaluation by a child and adolescent psychiatrist or other mental health professional should be arranged. The evaluation can help you and your child understand what is causing the bullying, and help you develop a plan to stop the destructive behavior. If you suspect your child may be the victim of bullying, ask him or her to tell you whats going on. You can help by providing lots of opportunities to talk with you in an open and honest way. Its also important to respond in a positive and accepting manner. Let your child know its not his or her fault, and that he or she did the right thing by telling you. Other specific suggestions include the following: - Ask your child what he or she thinks should be done. Whats already been tried? What worked and what didnt? - Seek help from your childs teacher or the school guidance counselor. Most bullying occurs on playgrounds, in lunchrooms, and bathrooms, on school buses or in unsupervised halls. Ask the school administrators to find out about programs other schools and communities have used to help combat bullying, .......... peer mediation, conflict resolution, and anger management training, and increased adult supervision. - Dont encourage your child to fight back. Instead, suggest that he or she try walking away to avoid the bully, or that they seek help from a teacher, coach, or other adult. - Help your child practice what to say to the bully so he or she will be prepared the next time. - Help your child practice being assertive. The simple act of insisting that the bully leave him alone may have a surprising effect. Explain to your child that the bullys true goal is to get a response. - Encourage your child to be with friends when traveling back and forth from school, during shopping trips or on other outings. Bullies are less likely to pick on a child in a group. If your child becomes withdrawn, depressed or reluctant to go to school, or if you see a decline in school performance, additional consultation or intervention may be required. A child and adolescent psychiatrist or other mental health professional can help your child and family and the school develop a strategy to deal with the bullying. Seeking professional assistance earlier can lessen the risk of lasting emotional consequences for your child. http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=Bullyingion=Facts+for+Families TEXTO 2 HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATES SAY GUNMAN WAS BULLIED BLACKSBURG, Va. - Long before he killed 32 people in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, Seung-Hui Cho was bullied by fellow high school students who mocked his shyness and the strange way he talked, former classmates said. Cho, 23, a senior English major at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, killed 32 people in two attacks before taking his own life Monday. He sent a large multi-media package outlining his grievances against religion and the wealthy to NBC News, but police said Thursday that the material added little to their investigation. The text, photographs and video in the package bristle with hatred toward unspecified people whom Cho, a South Korean immigrant, accused of having wronged him, adding to a portrait of a solitary man who rarely, if ever, managed normal social interactions. Chris Davids, a Virginia Tech student who graduated with Cho from Westfield High School in Chantilly, Va., in 2003, recalled that Cho almost never opened his mouth and would ignore attempts to STRIKE UP a conversation. Once, in an English class, the teacher had the students read aloud and, when it was Chos turn, he just looked down in silence, Davids recalled in an interview with The Associated Press. Finally, after the teacher threatened to give him a failing grade for participation, Cho started to read in a strange, deep voice that sounded like he had something in his mouth, Davids said. As soon as he started reading, the whole class started laughing and pointing and saying, GO BACK to China, Davids said. Among Chos victims were Reema Samaha and Erin Peterson, who both graduated from Westfield High School last year. Police said it was not clear whether Cho SINGLED THEM OUT. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18169776/ O texto 2 apresenta Seung-Hui Cho como

(Ufpel 2007) TEXTO 1 BULLYING BULLYING HURTS... inside and out! Bullying is a common experience for many children and adolescents. Surveys indicate that as many as half of all children are bullied at some time during their school years, and at least 10% are bullied on a regular basis. Bullying behavior can be physical or verbal. Boys tend to use physical intimidation or threats, regardless of the gender of their victims. Bullying by girls is more often verbal, usually with another girl .......... the target. Recently, bullying has even been reported in online chat rooms and through e-mail. Children who are bullied experience real suffering that can interfere with their social and emotional development, .......... their school performance. Some victims of bullying have even attempted suicide RATHER THAN continue to endure such harassment and punishment. Children and adolescents who bully thrive on controlling or dominating others. They have often been the victims of physical abuse or bullying themselves. Bullies may also be depressed, angry or upset about events at school or at home. Children targeted by bullies also tend to fit a particular profile. Bullies often choose children who are passive, easily intimidated, or have few friends. Victims may also be smaller or younger, and have a harder time defending themselves. If you suspect your child is bullying others, its important to seek help for him or her as soon as possible. Without intervention, bullying can lead to serious academic, social, emotional and legal difficulties. Talk to your childs pediatrician, teacher, principal, school counselor or family physician. If the bullying continues, a comprehensive evaluation by a child and adolescent psychiatrist or other mental health professional should be arranged. The evaluation can help you and your child understand what is causing the bullying, and help you develop a plan to stop the destructive behavior. If you suspect your child may be the victim of bullying, ask him or her to tell you whats going on. You can help by providing lots of opportunities to talk with you in an open and honest way. Its also important to respond in a positive and accepting manner. Let your child know its not his or her fault, and that he or she did the right thing by telling you. Other specific suggestions include the following: - Ask your child what he or she thinks should be done. Whats already been tried? What worked and what didnt? - Seek help from your childs teacher or the school guidance counselor. Most bullying occurs on playgrounds, in lunchrooms, and bathrooms, on school buses or in unsupervised halls. Ask the school administrators to find out about programs other schools and communities have used to help combat bullying, .......... peer mediation, conflict resolution, and anger management training, and increased adult supervision. - Dont encourage your child to fight back. Instead, suggest that he or she try walking away to avoid the bully, or that they seek help from a teacher, coach, or other adult. - Help your child practice what to say to the bully so he or she will be prepared the next time. - Help your child practice being assertive. The simple act of insisting that the bully leave him alone may have a surprising effect. Explain to your child that the bullys true goal is to get a response. - Encourage your child to be with friends when traveling back and forth from school, during shopping trips or on other outings. Bullies are less likely to pick on a child in a group. If your child becomes withdrawn, depressed or reluctant to go to school, or if you see a decline in school performance, additional consultation or intervention may be required. A child and adolescent psychiatrist or other mental health professional can help your child and family and the school develop a strategy to deal with the bullying. Seeking professional assistance earlier can lessen the risk of lasting emotional consequences for your child. http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=Bullyingion=Facts+for+Families TEXTO 2 HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATES SAY GUNMAN WAS BULLIED BLACKSBURG, Va. - Long before he killed 32 people in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, Seung-Hui Cho was bullied by fellow high school students who mocked his shyness and the strange way he talked, former classmates said. Cho, 23, a senior English major at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, killed 32 people in two attacks before taking his own life Monday. He sent a large multi-media package outlining his grievances against religion and the wealthy to NBC News, but police said Thursday that the material added little to their investigation. The text, photographs and video in the package bristle with hatred toward unspecified people whom Cho, a South Korean immigrant, accused of having wronged him, adding to a portrait of a solitary man who rarely, if ever, managed normal social interactions. Chris Davids, a Virginia Tech student who graduated with Cho from Westfield High School in Chantilly, Va., in 2003, recalled that Cho almost never opened his mouth and would ignore attempts to STRIKE UP a conversation. Once, in an English class, the teacher had the students read aloud and, when it was Chos turn, he just looked down in silence, Davids recalled in an interview with The Associated Press. Finally, after the teacher threatened to give him a failing grade for participation, Cho started to read in a strange, deep voice that sounded like he had something in his mouth, Davids said. As soon as he started reading, the whole class started laughing and pointing and saying, GO BACK to China, Davids said. Among Chos victims were Reema Samaha and Erin Peterson, who both graduated from Westfield High School last year. Police said it was not clear whether Cho SINGLED THEM OUT. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18169776/ Leia atentamente as frases a seguir e observe o emprego da palavra bullying. I. Bullying behavior can be physical or verbal. II. If you suspect your child is bullying others, its important to seek help for him or her as soon as possible. III. If you suspect your child may be the victim of bullying, ask him or her to tell you whats going on. Podemos afirmar que a terminação -ing confere à palavra bully, respectivamente, as funções de:

(UFPel - 2007) TEXTO 1 BULLYING BULLYING HURTS... inside and out! Bullying is a common experience for many children and adolescents. Surveys indicate that as many as half of all children are bullied at some time during their school years, and at least 10% are bullied on a regular basis. Bullying behavior can be physical or verbal. Boys tend to use physical intimidation or threats, regardless of the gender of their victims. Bullying by girls is more often verbal, usually with another girl .......... the target. Recently, bullying has even been reported in online chat rooms and through e-mail. Children who are bullied experience real suffering that can interfere with their social and emotional development, .......... their school performance. Some victims of bullying have even attempted suicide RATHER THAN continue to endure such harassment and punishment. Children and adolescents who bully thrive on controlling or dominating others. They have often been the victims of physical abuse or bullying themselves. Bullies may also be depressed, angry or upset about events at school or at home. Children targeted by bullies also tend to fit a particular profile. Bullies often choose children who are passive, easily intimidated, or have few friends. Victims may also be smaller or younger, and have a harder time defending themselves. If you suspect your child is bullying others, its important to seek help for him or her as soon as possible. Without intervention, bullying can lead to serious academic, social, emotional and legal difficulties. Talk to your childs pediatrician, teacher, principal, school counselor or family physician. If the bullying continues, a comprehensive evaluation by a child and adolescent psychiatrist or other mental health professional should be arranged. The evaluation can help you and your child understand what is causing the bullying, and help you develop a plan to stop the destructive behavior. If you suspect your child may be the victim of bullying, ask him or her to tell you whats going on. You can help by providing lots of opportunities to talk with you in an open and honest way. Its also important to respond in a positive and accepting manner. Let your child know its not his or her fault, and that he or she did the right thing by telling you. Other specific suggestions include the following: - Ask your child what he or she thinks should be done. Whats already been tried? What worked and what didnt? - Seek help from your childs teacher or the school guidance counselor. Most bullying occurs on playgrounds, in lunchrooms, and bathrooms, on school buses or in unsupervised halls. Ask the school administrators to find out about programs other schools and communities have used to help combat bullying, .......... peer mediation, conflict resolution, and anger management training, and increased adult supervision. - Dont encourage your child to fight back. Instead, suggest that he or she try walking away to avoid the bully, or that they seek help from a teacher, coach, or other adult. - Help your child practice what to say to the bully so he or she will be prepared the next time. - Help your child practice being assertive. The simple act of insisting that the bully leave him alone may have a surprising effect. Explain to your child that the bullys true goal is to get a response. - Encourage your child to be with friends when traveling back and forth from school, during shopping trips or on other outings. Bullies are less likely to pick on a child in a group. If your child becomes withdrawn, depressed or reluctant to go to school, or if you see a decline in school performance, additional consultation or intervention may be required. A child and adolescent psychiatrist or other mental health professional can help your child and family and the school develop a strategy to deal with the bullying. Seeking professional assistance earlier can lessen the risk of lasting emotional consequences for your child. http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=Bullyingion=Facts+for+Families TEXTO 2 HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATES SAY GUNMAN WAS BULLIED BLACKSBURG, Va. - Long before he killed 32 people in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, Seung-Hui Cho was bullied by fellow high school students who mocked his shyness and the strange way he talked, former classmates said. Cho, 23, a senior English major at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, killed 32 people in two attacks before taking his own life Monday. He sent a large multi-media package outlining his grievances against religion and the wealthy to NBC News, but police said Thursday that the material added little to their investigation. The text, photographs and video in the package bristle with hatred toward unspecified people whom Cho, a South Korean immigrant, accused of having wronged him, adding to a portrait of a solitary man who rarely, if ever, managed normal social interactions. Chris Davids, a Virginia Tech student who graduated with Cho from Westfield High School in Chantilly, Va., in 2003, recalled that Cho almost never opened his mouth and would ignore attempts to STRIKE UP a conversation. Once, in an English class, the teacher had the students read aloud and, when it was Chos turn, he just looked down in silence, Davids recalled in an interview with The Associated Press. Finally, after the teacher threatened to give him a failing grade for participation, Cho started to read in a strange, deep voice that sounded like he had something in his mouth, Davids said. As soon as he started reading, the whole class started laughing and pointing and saying, GO BACK to China, Davids said. Among Chos victims were Reema Samaha and Erin Peterson, who both graduated from Westfield High School last year. Police said it was not clear whether Cho SINGLED THEM OUT. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18169776/ O termo bullying, que ainda no tem traduo na lngua portuguesa, refere-se a uma atitude bastante comum no ambiente escolar do mundo inteiro.De acordo com o texto 1, podemos entend-lo como

(UFPEL - 2006) PLAGIARISM ON THE INTERNET For Anna, 22, a final year student in south-east England, internet plagiarism is a natural part of undergraduate life. For the past three years, she says, she has been submitting essays bought and copied from the internet and passing them off as her own. She is currently working on her final-year project and most of the materials in the dissertation are comming off the net. Anna (not her real name) says she cheats because it is easy to get away with it. It is easier, because sometimes when you go to the library you cant find the necessary books or you have too much to read. she says. But Im always careful. The best way is to combine library materials with essays bought from the internet. Texto: http://www.newsbbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/3264143.stm Pode-se observar, nos pargrafos 2, 3 e 4 so texto, a ocorrncia de trs tempos verbais distintos na lngua inglesa. As afirmativas a seguir contm ideias relativas a cada um desses tempos verbais. I. Algo que Anna faz com regularidade. II. Algo que Anna tem feito h algum tempo. III. Algo que Anna est fazendo no momento. Com base nas asseres, assinale a alternativa que apresenta a ideia contida em cada um desses tempos verbais, seguindo a ordem em que aparecem nos referidos pargrafos.