🔖ESPCEX 2025 — Questão 48

⬛ Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 48, 49 e 50.

Sweden Reintroduces Traditional Books in Schools After Digital-Only Education Experiment

In 2009, Sweden embarked on a bold journey to digitize its classrooms, aiming to revolutionize the way students learn. The government envisioned a future where computers and tablets would transform education into an interactive and accessible experience. By replacing traditional textbooks with digital alternatives, Sweden sought to make learning more dynamic and prepare students for the digital demands of the 21st century.

Despite the initial optimism, the digital transition did not deliver the anticipated results. Although Sweden maintained its high ranking in global education standards, studies and feedback from educators and parents revealed challenges. One significant issue was the decline in essential skills such as reading and writing. Teachers noticed that students struggled to concentrate and retain information when using screens compared to traditional paper-based learning methods.

Distractions from digital devices further compounded the problem. Lots of students get sidetracked by games or surfing the web during class instead of sticking to their studies. While computers and tablets were intended for learning, students often used them for gaming or browsing the internet during school hours, reducing classroom engagement.

Recognizing these challenges, Sweden has decided to reverse course. From 2022 to 2025, the government will invest €104 million to provide every student with paper textbooks for each subject. The decision reflects the government’s understanding that (1)_____ technology has its advantages, traditional teaching methods are vital for fostering critical thinking and comprehension skills.

“This move is about finding a balance,” said Education Minister Lena Johansson. “We’re not abandoning digital tools altogether, but we’re ensuring that they complement rather than replace the foundational aspects of learning.” By reinstating printed material, Sweden hopes to rebuild fundamental learning skills (2)_____ continuing to use digital tools where they can add value.

The new approach aims to harmonize digital and traditional methods to create a more comprehensive educational experience.

⬛ Adapted from: theunn.com

48. In the sentence “In 2009, Sweden embarked on a bold journey to digitize its classrooms” (paragraph 1), the word bold means

[A] not afraid of taking risks.

[B] impossible to overcome.

[C] afraid of taking risks.

[D] connected to a secret plan.

[E] harmful or illegal.

GABARITO: A

🧭 1️⃣ Leitura orientada da questão

A questão cobra o sentido contextual da palavra bold na frase que descreve a decisão da Suécia de digitalizar completamente suas salas de aula.

O verbo “embark on a journey” já indica o início de um projeto amplo e incerto. Assim, bold funciona como um adjetivo avaliativo, qualificando essa decisão como ousada e arrojada, isto é, uma escolha que envolve assumir riscos.

📝 2️⃣ Análise técnica das alternativas (uma a uma)

[A] ✅
Correta. No contexto, bold significa ousado, alguém ou algo não temeroso de assumir riscos. A digitalização total do ensino foi uma aposta inovadora, compatível exatamente com esse sentido.

[B] ❌
Incorreta. “Impossible to overcome” indica algo insuperável, ideia que não aparece no texto nem se ajusta ao tom de política pública experimental descrito.

[C] ❌
Incorreta. A alternativa apresenta o sentido oposto. Bold não expressa medo, mas justamente coragem para tentar algo novo.

[D] ❌
Incorreta. A noção de plano secreto não é sugerida em nenhum ponto do texto. Trata-se de extrapolação sem base contextual.

[E] ❌
Incorreta. “Harmful or illegal” traz carga negativa e jurídica incompatível com o tom positivo e inovador atribuído à iniciativa sueca.

⚠️ 3️⃣ Armadilhas clássicas da banca

Em questões de vocabulário, a banca costuma explorar:
• sentidos excessivamente negativos;
• associações fora do contexto (ilegal, secreto, insuperável).

❗ Regra de ouro: escolha sempre o significado que harmoniza com o verbo e com a situação descrita no texto.

🧠 4️⃣ Resumo B3GE™ Master

✔ Bold, no texto, significa ousado / arrojado.
✔ O contexto é de inovação educacional e assunção de riscos.
✔ Alternativas com sentido extremo ou negativo devem ser descartadas.

🔎 Gabarito confirmado: (A)

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