Time-saving tips: lists
Dicas para economizar tempo: listas
➽1º PARÁGRAFO:
►Making lists is relaxing.
Fazer listas é relaxante.
►It makes you feel important - all those things to do.
Faz você se sentir importante - todas essas coisas para fazer.
►It dictates the shape of the immediate future, it calms you down (it’s O.K., it’s on a list somewhere), and it makes you feel good when you cross something off (list-making is standard practice in therapy for depression).
Ele dita a forma do futuro imediato, acalma você (está tudo bem, está em uma lista em algum lugar) e faz você se sentir bem quando risca algo (fazer listas é uma prática padrão na terapia para depressão).
►It might even help you to get things done, too.
Pode até ajudá-lo a fazer as coisas também.
➽2º PARÁGRAFO:
►There are two types of people when it comes to making lists. Type A makes orderly lists, prioritizes, and calmly sets to work on them.
Existem dois tipos de pessoas quando se trata de fazer listas. O Tipo A faz listas ordenadas, prioriza e começa a trabalhar nelas com calma.
►Type B waits until panic sets in, grabs the nearest envelope and scribbles all over it, sighs with relief, and promptly loses it.
O Tipo B espera até que o pânico se instale, pega o envelope mais próximo e rabisca tudo nele, suspira de alívio e imediatamente o perde.
➽3º PARÁGRAFO:
►The more you have to do, the more you need a list, and few people with high-powered jobs get by without them.
Quanto mais você tem que fazer, mais precisa de uma lista, e poucas pessoas com empregos importantes sobrevivem sem ela.
➽4º PARÁGRAFO:
►James Oliver, a psychologist, has created his own “timemanagement matrix.”
James Oliver, psicólogo, criou sua própria “matriz de gerenciamento de tempo”.
►He writes a list of things to do and then organizes the items into categories: things that have to be done right away, other things that it would be good to do today, things that are important but don’t have to be done immediately, and things that are less urgent but that he doesn’t want to forget.
Ele escreve uma lista de coisas para fazer e depois organiza os itens em categorias: coisas que precisam ser feitas imediatamente, outras coisas que seria bom fazer hoje, coisas que são importantes mas não precisam ser feitas imediatamente, e coisas menos urgentes, mas que ele não quer esquecer.
►“Using categories to organize the world is the way the human mind works,” he says.
“Usar categorias para organizar o mundo é a forma como a mente humana funciona”, diz ele.
►“After that, you should put things into hierarchies of importance.”
“Depois disso, você deve colocar as coisas em hierarquias de importância.”
►But he warns against the danger of Excessive List Syndrome.
Mas ele alerta contra o perigo da Síndrome da Lista Excessiva.
►“If people get obsessed with making lists, it doesn’t work. They have too many categories and lose their capacity to prioritize.”
“Se as pessoas ficam obcecadas em fazer listas, não funciona. Elas têm muitas categorias e perdem a capacidade de priorizar.”
- Livro American Inside Out, Sue Kay & Vaughan Jones, Macmillan 2003.
31 – According to the text, choose T for true and F for false. Then, choose the correct sequence.
( ) An organized person would not typically make a list and then lose it afterwards.
( ) Using the back of an envelope to make a list is typical of disorganized people.
( ) It’s important to insert the list inside the correct envelope, so you do not lose sight of it.
( ) Making lists on an envelope nearer to you brings better results than doing it on another one far from you.
(A) T - F - F - T
(B) T - T - F - F
(C) F - F - T - T
(D) F - T - T - F
Comentários e Gabarito B
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
According to the text, choose T for true and F for false. Then, choose the correct sequence.
( T ) An organized person would not typically make a list and then lose it afterwards.
Uma pessoa organizada normalmente não faria uma lista e depois a perderia.
( T ) Using the back of an envelope to make a list is typical of disorganized people.
Usar o verso de um envelope para fazer uma lista é típico de pessoas desorganizadas.
( F ) It’s important to insert the list inside the correct envelope, so you do not lose sight of it.
É importante inserir a lista dentro do envelope correto, para não perdê-la de vista.
( F ) Making lists on an envelope nearer to you brings better results than doing it on another one far from you.
Fazer listas em um envelope mais próximo de você traz melhores resultados do que fazer em outro mais distante.
32 – The word few, in bold in the text, means
(A) heaps of.
(B) countless.
(C) not many.
(D) a great deal of.
Comentários e Gabarito C
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
The word few, in bold in the text, means
(A) heaps of.
montes de.
(B) countless.
incontáveis.
(C) not many.
não muitos.
(D) a great deal of.
muito.
33 – According to the text, choose T for true and F for false. Then, choose the correct sequence.
( ) Making lists reminds you to do things and it’s soothing for the mind, too.
( ) You cannot cross something off a list if you haven’t fully completed the task.
( ) Therapists usually ask depressed patients to make lists as part of the treatment.
( ) People who don’t make lists have fewer chances of having an immediate future.
(A) F - T - F - T
(B) T - F - T - F
(C) F - F - T - T
(D) T - T - F - F
Comentários e Gabarito B
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
According to the text, choose T for true and F for false. Then, choose the correct sequence.
( T ) Making lists reminds you to do things and it’s soothing for the mind, too.
Fazer listas lembra você de fazer coisas e também acalma a mente.
( F ) You cannot cross something off a list if you haven’t fully completed the task.
Você não pode riscar algo de uma lista se não tiver concluído a tarefa completamente.
( T ) Therapists usually ask depressed patients to make lists as part of the treatment.
Os terapeutas costumam pedir aos pacientes deprimidos que façam listas como parte do tratamento.
( F ) People who don’t make lists have fewer chances of having an immediate future.
Pessoas que não fazem listas têm menos chances de ter um futuro imediato.
34 – Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank.
(A) relax
(B) relaxes
(C) relaxed
(D) relaxing
Comentários e Gabarito D
TÓPICO - PARTICIPIAL ADJECTIVES: RELAXING vs RELAXED:Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank.
(A) relax
(B) relaxes
(C) relaxed
(D) relaxing
➽JUSTIFICATIVA:
►Making lists is relaxing.
Fazer listas é relaxante.
➽DICA SEMÂNTICA: Algo que é "A-ing" deixa você "A-ed".
35 – According to psychologist James Oliver, choose T for true and F for false. Then, choose the correct sequence.
( ) He presents four categories to divide lists into.
( ) He affirms that Excessive List Syndrome affects people who forget to cross items off their lists.
( ) He suggests that people should split their items into different categories and then put them in order of importance.
( ) He believes that the more categories you have on your list, the more likely you are to perform all of the tasks on it.
(A) T - F - T - F
(B) T - T - F - F
(C) F - T - F - T
(D) F - F - T - T
Comentários e Gabarito A
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
According to psychologist James Oliver, choose T for true and F for false. Then, choose the correct sequence.
( T ) He presents four categories to divide lists into.
Ele apresenta quatro categorias para dividir as listas.
( F ) He affirms that Excessive List Syndrome affects people who forget to cross items off their lists.
Afirma que a Síndrome de Lista Excessiva atinge pessoas que se esquecem de riscar itens de suas listas.
( T) He suggests that people should split their items into different categories and then put them in order of importance.
Ele sugere que as pessoas dividam seus itens em diferentes categorias e depois os coloquem em ordem de importância.
( F ) He believes that the more categories you have on your list, the more likely you are to perform all of the tasks on it.
Ele acredita que quanto mais categorias você tiver em sua lista, maior será a probabilidade de você realizar todas as tarefas nela contidas.
36 – Choose the alternative that contains a sentence with the same information as the following:
- ‘Brazil is not only the largest country in South America, but bigger than most of the European nations.’
(A) Brazil is not the largest country in South America, but Europe is most definitely not as big as Brazil.
(B) Brazil is the biggest country in South America and the majority of European countries are not as big as Brazil.
(C) Despite being larger than all American countries, the Brazilian territory is on a par with all European countries, as far as size is concerned.
(D) Most of the European nations have huge territories compared to Brazil. Hence, Brazil is smaller than all the other South American countries put together.
Comentários e Gabarito B
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
Choose the alternative that contains a sentence with the same information as the following:
Escolha a alternativa que contém uma frase com as mesmas informações:
‘Brazil is not only the largest country in South America, but bigger than most of the European nations.’
‘O Brasil não é apenas o maior país da América do Sul, mas é maior que a maioria das nações europeias.’
(A) Brazil is not the largest country in South America, but Europe is most definitely not as big as Brazil.
O Brasil não é o maior país da América do Sul, mas a Europa definitivamente não é tão grande quanto o Brasil.
(B) Brazil is the biggest country in South America and the majority of European countries are not as big as Brazil.
O Brasil é o maior país da América do Sul e a maioria dos países europeus não são tão grandes quanto o Brasil.
(C) Despite being larger than all American countries, the Brazilian territory is on a par with all European countries, as far as size is concerned.
Apesar de ser maior que todos os países americanos, o território brasileiro está no mesmo nível de todos os países europeus, no que diz respeito ao tamanho.
(D) Most of the European nations have huge territories compared to Brazil. Hence, Brazil is smaller than all the other South American countries put together.
A maioria das nações europeias possui territórios enormes em comparação com o Brasil. Portanto, o Brasil é menor que todos os outros países sul-americanos juntos.
37 – Read the excerpt and then choose the alternative that has the same meaning as the word in bold.
- “India provides something for everyone: from the Himalayas, where you are dwarfed by some of the highest mountains in the world, to magical deserts and charming palaces.”
(A) happily surprised
(B) made to feel small
(C) told an unforgettable story
(D) reminded of how diverse the world can be
Comentários e Gabarito B
TÓPICOS - TO DWARF (DWARF, DWARFED, DWARFED) - TORNAR MENOR, DIMINUIR:
Read the excerpt and then choose the alternative that has the same meaning as the word in bold.
Leia o trecho e escolha a alternativa que tem o mesmo significado da palavra em negrito.
“India provides something for everyone: from the Himalayas, where you are dwarfed by some of the highest mountains in the world, to magical deserts and charming palaces.”
“A Índia oferece algo para todos: desde o Himalaia, onde você fica DIMINUÍDO por algumas das montanhas mais altas do mundo, até desertos mágicos e palácios encantadores.”
(A) happily surprised
felizmente surpreendido
(B) made to feel small
se sentiu pequeno
(C) told an unforgettable story
contou uma história inesquecível
(D) reminded of how diverse the world can be
se lembrou de quão diverso o mundo pode ser
38 – Choose the alternative whose sentences present the highlighted word as a verb, a noun and an adjective, respectively.
(A) There is plenty of work to be done. / The board is supposed to work that out. /The guy was called back to the office due to incomplete work.
(B) The company is eyeing a new perspective towards the market. / She’s got beautiful dark blue eyes. / We need to have an eye-to-eye talk.
(C) Once she walks in, she will know that I’ve been there. / He did the talk and walked the walk. / One does not simply walk into it and expects to easily leave it .
(D) Games are going to be launched by online platforms. / Our club has got facilities such as a gaming room and tennis courts. / That move has been a game changer.
Comentários e Gabarito B
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
39 – Choose the alternative whose sentence is the correct active voice form of the following one:
- ‘A new approach towards public education is being dealt with by the Town Hall’s secretary and responsible organizations.’
a) Public education is dealing with a new approach towards the Town Hall’s secretary and responsible organizations.
b) The Town Hall’s secretary and responsible organizations are dealing with a new approach towards public education.
c) The Town Hall’s secretary and responsible organizations were dealing with a new approach towards public education.
d) Public education has been dealing with a new approach towards the Town Hall’s secretary and responsible organizations.
Comentários e Gabarito B
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
40 – Choose the alternative in which the highlighted verb can be correctly replaced by the word ‘get’ without changing its meaning.
a) When I caught up to him, I knew he had lost track of all that actually happened.
b) If we don’t hurry up, we’re not going to make it on time.
c) ‘Leave the gum, take the canolli.’ So, he ordered.
d) By the time you arrive home, don’t forget to check this lesson in your books.
Comentários e Gabarito D
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
41 – Choose the alternative with the words that best complete the following excerpt:
- ‘The students were firstly seen in the entrance to the basketball court. _____ was easy for the teacher to identify ____. Debbie and ____ tried to catch the students rapidly but one of _____ walked into the restroom, so ____ ordered ____ to leave the place imediatly. ____ was about 10 a.m. when the principal showed up and helped ___ to put the kids away.’
a) He - they - you - her - he - us - them - we.
b) It - them - I- them - we - him - it- us.
c) They - them - I - she - we - he - they - it.
d) It - us - she - us - they - you - them - her.
Comentários e Gabarito B
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
42 – Choose the right alternative, regarding the correct use of Modal Verbs.
a) We shall not flag or fail. We shall never surrender.
b) They might bring it months ago, which I’m not certain.
c) I must finish my work last night, for today afternoon is the deadline.
d) Mr. Dickinson had to fly his own airplane on his family’s tours next holidays.
Comentários e Gabarito A
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
43 – Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank.
- ‘In the entire world, I think it’s pretty fair to say that the Japanese have perhaps _______ rules of social and business behavior.’
a) strictly
b) more strict
c) the strictest
d) the most strict
Comentários e Gabarito C
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
44 – Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank.
- ‘Once the foreign tourists arrive for the summer holidays, they cause a phenomenon that makes the population of Greece ______ in size.’
a) tread
b) treble
c) trouble
d) tremble
Comentários e Gabarito B
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
45 – Consider the following sentences:
- I- She ever eats potato chips at the mall’s restaurants.
- II- I am too usually busy, there isn’t much spare time available for me.
- III- Mr. Melo is seldom late for appointments
- IV- Jenny hardly ever gets to visit her friends.
We can affirm the adverbs are properly used in sentences
a) I and II.
b) III and IV.
c) II and III.
d) I and IV.
Comentários e Gabarito B
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
46 – Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank.
- ‘Only a few years before men were walking on the moon,_________ scientists declared that it would be impossible. Yet, in 1969, Neil Armstrong proved them wrong.’
a) reputable
b) imputable
c) disputable
d) indisputable
Comentários e Gabarito A
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
47 – Choose the alternative with the correct sentence regarding the use of quantifiers.
a) She is a healthy person, she likes drinking too much water.
b) I’m afraid we can’t go shopping, I have a little money on me now.
c) Natural medicine has been useful in a great deal of cronic diseases.
d) He is quite a lonely guy, he’s got very little friends.
Comentários e Gabarito A
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO:
48 – Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank.
- “I promise you that if somebody had caught me by the shoulder and had asked me, ‘what is your greatest wish in life? what is your absolute ambition?’ I ____________________ without hesitation that my only ambition was to have a bike like that and to be able to go down the hill with no hands on the handlebars”.
a) would answer
b) had answered
c) have answered
d) would have answered
Comentários e Gabarito D
TÓPICOS - VOCABULÁRIO & RELAÇÃO SEMÂNTICA COM TRECHO DO TEXTO: