AGRUPAMENTO DE ESCOLAS DE SANTA MARIA DA FEIRA

PART I – READING
Read the following text attentively.
Technology-driven

No matter where we look today, we are surrounded by technology to the point of

taking it for granted. We think we are driving technology while the truth is that the tables
have been turned. We are now being driven by it. Try making it through a single day without
using any technology, which includes no electricity, no electronic gadgets and cars.
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Imagining life without technology is unthinkable, but is it right to invest so much in
technology and, by doing so, will it really help future generations prosper?
When we see how the world has evolved around us, there are so many reasons to be proud. From moving
at lighting speed to going to the deepest parts of the ocean, the human race has accomplished a lot. It is also great
10 to see the advancements in the field of medicine, which has reduced the chances of many untreatable diseases
killing us. Another positive effect of technology is the way education is being provided to children across the world
as there are now better educational facilities to help future generations prosper. It should also be noted that in spite
of the famine and hunger in certain areas of the world, people now have access to better infrastructures. On a less
15 serious front, technology has provided us with great ways to manage our time and has also been used for
entertainment purposes.
When we come to the negative impacts of technology, a lot comes to mind. The biggest drawback of
technology is that it has frozen us socially. Simple gestures like smiling to strangers and the ability to talk to others
seem to have disappeared. We have also been comfortably confined to our seats thanks to technology. This is
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made visible by the following examples: we now have groceries and food delivered to our doorstep and machines
to do the cleaning and washing. And even if we need to go a couple of blocks down the street, we take the car
instead of walking, which proves just how sedentary we have become. The effect of this sedentary lifestyle has
started taking its toll. Inactiveness due to the overuse of technology is leading to serious health problems, which, in
25 the long-run will have a huge long-term impact on our future generations.
Another negative effect of technology is that eco systems and the actual environment itself are being highly
affected by its use. In order to cater for our daily needs, technology is forcing us to use up the planet’s limited
resources. If we continue this way, our future generations might not have the necessary resources to experience
what technology is actually like.
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Technology is incredibly powerful, but we need to find a balance between its perks and downsides in order
to minimise its long-term negative effects, which inevitably means implementing change today. Luckily, we humans
always rise to the occasion!
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A. Match the ideas in column A with the corresponding paragraphs in column B. Write only the numbers.

Column A Column B
a) _____
a) A shift in the way humans interact. Paragraph 1 Paragraph 4
b) _____
b) The impact of technology on Earth. Paragraph 2 Paragraph 5
c) _____
c) Humanity’s technological achievements Paragraph 3

B. Find synonyms in the text for the following words/phrases.

1. assuming without questioning (§ 1) _________________________________________
2. thrive (§ 1) _________________________________________
3. minimised (§ 2) _________________________________________
4. given (§ 2) _________________________________________
5. limited (§ 3) _________________________________________
6. consequence ( § 3) _________________________________________
7. because of ( § 3) _________________________________________
8. provide _________________________________________
9. benefits (§ 5) _________________________________________
10. successfully overcome a difficult situation (§ 5) _________________________________________

C. Choose the correct option.

1. Living a day without our smart devices is
a) easily done nowadays.
b) a virtual dream for many people.
c) impossible for most people.

2. Children may now hope for a prosperous future due to

a) the end of poverty and famine.
b) better learning conditions.
c) advances in medicine.

3. Thanks to technology, we now

a) do our shopping at our doorsteps.
b) have our shopping delivered to our doorstep.
c) have less free time.

4. The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

a) are now a thing of the past.
b) are the result of serious health problems.
c) will continue to affect the generations to come.

5. The truth is that, nowadays, people

a) can no longer minimise technological effects.
b) must enjoy the beauty of technology in their lives.
c) must begin to find ways to lessen the impact of technology.
PART II – LANGUAGE USE
A. Choose the correct word to complete the following gaps.

headset yet improvements tracker balance not to distant holds artificial tabs
quality streaming pedestrian rocket shuttle surfer lack zoom push figure VR

1. In the future, robots with __________________ intelligence will be able to think and make decisions on their own.
2. You need a VR _________________ to participate in this new interactive TV show.
4. Just ________________ in and you’ll see the details of the painting.
5. Scientists are trying to ________________ out how we can live on other planets in the future.
6. Changes are expected in the ______________ future.
7. He’s truly a silver _______________ who keeps in touch with his grandchildren online.
8. Just don’t _________________ my buttons! I’ll help you when I finish doing this!
9. There have been important advancements in _________________ technology in the last ten years.
10. Engineers need to make some minor ________________ to the robotic arm or it won’t work.
11. Teenagers need to find the ________________ between socialising and studying.
12. Ally and Tom __________________ the free time to attend more workshops.
13. Come on! It’s not _________________ science. All you have to do is read the instructions.
14. How much ___________________ time do you spend with your family in a week?
15. With online teaching becoming more and more popular, who knows what the future _______________ for
schools?
16. Did you know that water filters were first invented for a NASA space _________________?
17.The cities of the future will have _________________space on the roofs of skyscrapers so people can go for
walks or exercise.
18. Many parents keep _____________________on their children’s online activity.
19. Leaving high school has been tough but I know that the best is _________________ to come.
20. Are they __________________ live from the Space Station tomorrow?

B. Choose the correct verb tense.

1. I _____ a robotic vacuum cleaner.

A just have bought B have just been buying

C just bought D have just bought

2. The doctor _____ to a conference about smart devices a month ago.

A went B has been going
C has gone D has been

3. Charles _____ from medical school in 2018.

A has graduated B has been graduating

C graduated D have graduated

4. Harry _____ an operation before.

A has had never B has never been having

C didn’t have D has never had

5. They _____ the medical chat box yet – it won’t be ready for another month.

A have launched B haven’t launched

C hasn’t been launching D have been launching
C. Choose the correct answer.
1 In 20 years from now, I believe that everyone ___ in smart homes.
A is going to live C is living
B lives D will live

2 I’m not sure if Helen ____ the training and development session on Monday as she might take the day off.
A is going to attend C will attend
B attends D will attending

3 Be careful! You ____ coffee on the laptop.

A are going to spill C will be spilling
B will spill D are spilling

4 Ruth doesn’t think that her job ____ much in the future.
A is going to change C changes
B will change D is changing

5 I hope my workplace ____ completely digital soon.

A becomes C will be becoming
B is becoming D will become

6 The virtual online tour ____ at 7pm this evening.

A is starting C will start
B starts D start

7. Apologise now or I _____ everyone what you said.

A ‘m telling C ‘m going to tell
B ‘ll tell D won’t not tell

8. I will send you the report as soon as I _____ the meeting.

A finish C finishes
B will finish D am finishing

9. I’ve already made up my mind. I _____ university after all.

A am not going to C will not go to
B not go to D not going to

10. We _____ an online interview later today.

A will be having C are having
B are going to have D will have

D. Fill in: on (2x), of (2x), along, with, in, out (3x), up (3x), for, across.

1. The tech convention was full _________ interesting things to see and do.
2. You can interact _________ some of the exhibits at the museum.
3. From now __________ I’m going to use a digital camera.
4. I’ve never heard __________ augmented reality before I listened to a podcast about it.
5. These days, we all depend _________ the Internet for almost everything.
6. Having a smartphone is vital __________ keeping in touch with friends.
7. Could you pick ________ my laptop from the repair shop on your way home?
8. Let’s check __________ the new computer store later today.
9. Why don’t you try __________ these headphones to see if you like them?
10. Sarah came __________ a great photography blog while browsing online.
11. I’ll help you set __________ your smart camera if you show me the instructions.
12. I don’t know how you put __________ with this terrible Wi-Fi; it keeps disconnecting!
13. Paul gets __________ with Kieran really well; they both love gaming!
14. If you break the VR headset, you’ll get __________ big trouble!
15. I think you should apologise to John and make __________; you’ve been friends for ages.
Cotações:

READING

A. 3 x 5 = 15

B. 10 x 5 = 50

C. 5 x 7 = 35

LANGUAGE USE

A. 20 x 1,5 = 30

B. 5 x 2 = 10

C. 10 x 3 = 30

D. 15 x 2 = 30