Questões de Inglês - AFA 2013 | Gabarito e resoluções

(AFA - 2013) TEXT I BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY AFA (Air Force Academy), located at Pirassununga, State of So Paulo, is responsible for the training of Pilots, Administrative and Aeronautics Infantry Officers for the Brazilian Air Force. The history of the Brazilian military pilots schools goes back to 1913, when theBrazilian Aviation Schoolwas founded, atCampo dos Afonsos, State of Rio de Janeiro. Its mission was to provide instruction at similar levels to those of the best European schools at the time;BlriotandFarmanaircraft, made in France, were available for the instruction of the pupils. The Great War 1914-1918, however, forced its instructors to leave and the school was closed. At that time, both theBrazilian ArmyandNavyhad their own air arms, theMilitary Aviationand theNaval Aviation. The Navy boughtCurtiss Fseaplanes in May 1916 to equip the latter, and in August of the same year, theNaval Aviation Schoolwas created. The Military Aviation, however, only activated itsMilitary Aviation Schoolafter the Great War, on 10 July 1919. Among the aircrafts used at the school, one could find theSopwith 1A2,Brguet 14A2, andSpad 7. Until the beginning of the 1940s, both schools continued with their activities.1The Brazilian Government was concerned with the air war in Europe and decided to concentrate under a single command the military aviation activities.6Thus, on 20 January 1941, the Air Ministry was created and both the Army and Navy air arms were disbanded, their personnel and equipment forming theBrazilian Air Force. On 25 March 1941, theAeronautics Schoolwas based at Campo dos Afonsos, and its students became known asAeronautics Cadetsfrom 1943 to the current days. As early as 1942, it became clear that theAeronautics Schoolwould need to be transferred to another place, offering better climate and little interference with the flight instruction of the future pilots.2The town of Pirassununga was chosen among others, and, in 1952, the first buildings construction was initiated. The transfer of the School activities to Pirassununga occurred from 1960 to 1971.3The School was redesigned as theAir Force Academyin 1969. The motto of the Academy is the Latin expression Macte Animo! Generose Puer, sic itur ad astra, extracted from the poemThebaida, by the Roman poet Tatius. It is an exhortation to the cadets, which can be translated asCourage! This is the way, oh noble youngster, to the stars. The instruction of theAeronautics Cadets, during the four-year-long course, has its activities centred in the wordsCOURAGE LOYALTY HONOUR DUTY MOTHERLAND. The future officers take courses on several subjects, including Calculus, Computer Science, Mechanics, Portuguese and English, given by civilian lecturers, Air Force instructors and supervisors. The military instruction itself is given on a daily basis, and4the Cadets are trained on different subjects, including parachuting, and sea and jungle survival. Flight instruction at the Academy with T-27 Tucano aircraft. According to the chosen specialization, the Cadet will receive specific instruction: Pilots: Instruction on precision maneuvering, aerobatics, formation flying and by instruments, with 75 flying hours on the primary/basic training aircraft T-25 Universal, beginning on the 2nd term of the 1st year and completed in the 3rd year. Advanced training is given on T-27 Tucano aircraft, with 125 flying hours. Administrative: Training on the scientific and technological modern foundations of economics and financial management, and logistics training. Aeronautics Infantry: Instruction on defense and security techniques of militaryAeronauticsinstallations, anti-aircraft measures, command of troops and firefighting teams, military laws and regulations, armament usage, military service and call-up procedures. During their leisure time, the Cadets participate on the activities of seven different clubs:Aeromodelling,Literature,Informatics,Firearms shooting,Gauchos Heritage(for those coming from the South of Brazil),Gerais ClubandSail Flying. The clubs are directed by the Cadets themselves, under supervision of Air Force officers. The Academy also houses theBrazilian Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron The Smoke Squadron. Flying as the eagles do! Adapted from http://www.rudnei.cunha.nom.br/FAB/en/afa.html Mark the option that is related to the Air Force Academy.

(AFA - 2013) TEXT I BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY AFA (Air Force Academy), located at Pirassununga, State of So Paulo, is responsible for the training of Pilots, Administrative and Aeronautics Infantry Officers for the Brazilian Air Force. The history of the Brazilian military pilots schools goes back to 1913, when theBrazilian Aviation Schoolwas founded, atCampo dos Afonsos, State of Rio de Janeiro. Its mission was to provide instruction at similar levels to those of the best European schools at the time;BlriotandFarmanaircraft, made in France, were available for the instruction of the pupils. The Great War 1914-1918, however, forced its instructors to leave and the school was closed. At that time, both theBrazilian ArmyandNavyhad their own air arms, theMilitary Aviationand theNaval Aviation. The Navy boughtCurtiss Fseaplanes in May 1916 to equip the latter, and in August of the same year, theNaval Aviation Schoolwas created. The Military Aviation, however, only activated itsMilitary Aviation Schoolafter the Great War, on 10 July 1919. Among the aircrafts used at the school, one could find theSopwith 1A2,Brguet 14A2, andSpad 7. Until the beginning of the 1940s, both schools continued with their activities.1The Brazilian Government was concerned with the air war in Europe and decided to concentrate under a single command the military aviation activities.6Thus, on 20 January 1941, the Air Ministry was created and both the Army and Navy air arms were disbanded, their personnel and equipment forming theBrazilian Air Force. On 25 March 1941, theAeronautics Schoolwas based at Campo dos Afonsos, and its students became known asAeronautics Cadetsfrom 1943 to the current days. As early as 1942, it became clear that theAeronautics Schoolwould need to be transferred to another place, offering better climate and little interference with the flight instruction of the future pilots.2The town of Pirassununga was chosen among others, and, in 1952, the first buildings construction was initiated. The transfer of the School activities to Pirassununga occurred from 1960 to 1971.3The School was redesigned as theAir Force Academyin 1969. The motto of the Academy is the Latin expression Macte Animo! Generose Puer, sic itur ad astra, extracted from the poemThebaida, by the Roman poet Tatius. It is an exhortation to the cadets, which can be translated asCourage! This is the way, oh noble youngster, to the stars. The instruction of theAeronautics Cadets, during the four-year-long course, has its activities centred in the wordsCOURAGE LOYALTY HONOUR DUTY MOTHERLAND. The future officers take courses on several subjects, including Calculus, Computer Science, Mechanics, Portuguese and English, given by civilian lecturers, Air Force instructors and supervisors. The military instruction itself is given on a daily basis, and4the Cadets are trained on different subjects, including parachuting, and sea and jungle survival. Flight instruction at the Academy with T-27 Tucano aircraft. According to the chosen specialization, the Cadet will receive specific instruction: Pilots: Instruction on precision maneuvering, aerobatics, formation flying and by instruments, with 75 flying hours on the primary/basic training aircraft T-25 Universal, beginning on the 2nd term of the 1st year and completed in the 3rd year. Advanced training is given on T-27 Tucano aircraft, with 125 flying hours. Administrative: Training on the scientific and technological modern foundations of economics and financial management, and logistics training. Aeronautics Infantry: Instruction on defense and security techniques of militaryAeronauticsinstallations, anti-aircraft measures, command of troops and firefighting teams, military laws and regulations, armament usage, military service and call-up procedures. During their leisure time, the Cadets participate on the activities of seven different clubs:Aeromodelling,Literature,Informatics,Firearms shooting,Gauchos Heritage(for those coming from the South of Brazil),Gerais ClubandSail Flying. The clubs are directed by the Cadets themselves, under supervision of Air Force officers. The Academy also houses theBrazilian Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron The Smoke Squadron. Flying as the eagles do! Adapted from http://www.rudnei.cunha.nom.br/FAB/en/afa.html Read the statements in order to mark only the correct ones according to the text. I. The military aviation work had to be controlled by Europe in the beginning of the 1940s because of a war. II. Because of a war, the government resolved to unify the military aviation operation under a single command. III. A single officer was chosen to concentrate the military aviation skills. IV. As the Brazilian government got worried, it was decided to join the military aviation operations due to air European war.

(AFA - 2013) TEXT I BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY AFA (Air Force Academy), located at Pirassununga, State of So Paulo, is responsible for the training of Pilots, Administrative and Aeronautics Infantry Officers for the Brazilian Air Force. The history of the Brazilian military pilots schools goes back to 1913, when theBrazilian Aviation Schoolwas founded, atCampo dos Afonsos, State of Rio de Janeiro. Its mission was to provide instruction at similar levels to those of the best European schools at the time;BlriotandFarmanaircraft, made in France, were available for the instruction of the pupils. The Great War 1914-1918, however, forced its instructors to leave and the school was closed. At that time, both theBrazilian ArmyandNavyhad their own air arms, theMilitary Aviationand theNaval Aviation. The Navy boughtCurtiss Fseaplanes in May 1916 to equip the latter, and in August of the same year, theNaval Aviation Schoolwas created. The Military Aviation, however, only activated itsMilitary Aviation Schoolafter the Great War, on 10 July 1919. Among the aircrafts used at the school, one could find theSopwith 1A2,Brguet 14A2, andSpad 7. Until the beginning of the 1940s, both schools continued with their activities.1The Brazilian Government was concerned with the air war in Europe and decided to concentrate under a single command the military aviation activities.6Thus, on 20 January 1941, the Air Ministry was created and both the Army and Navy air arms were disbanded, their personnel and equipment forming theBrazilian Air Force. On 25 March 1941, theAeronautics Schoolwas based at Campo dos Afonsos, and its students became known asAeronautics Cadetsfrom 1943 to the current days. As early as 1942, it became clear that theAeronautics Schoolwould need to be transferred to another place, offering better climate and little interference with the flight instruction of the future pilots.2The town of Pirassununga was chosen among others, and, in 1952, the first buildings construction was initiated. The transfer of the School activities to Pirassununga occurred from 1960 to 1971.3The School was redesigned as theAir Force Academyin 1969. The motto of the Academy is the Latin expression Macte Animo! Generose Puer, sic itur ad astra, extracted from the poemThebaida, by the Roman poet Tatius. It is an exhortation to the cadets, which can be translated asCourage! This is the way, oh noble youngster, to the stars. The instruction of theAeronautics Cadets, during the four-year-long course, has its activities centred in the wordsCOURAGE LOYALTY HONOUR DUTY MOTHERLAND. The future officers take courses on several subjects, including Calculus, Computer Science, Mechanics, Portuguese and English, given by civilian lecturers, Air Force instructors and supervisors. The military instruction itself is given on a daily basis, and4the Cadets are trained on different subjects, including parachuting, and sea and jungle survival. Flight instruction at the Academy with T-27 Tucano aircraft. According to the chosen specialization, the Cadet will receive specific instruction: Pilots: Instruction on precision maneuvering, aerobatics, formation flying and by instruments, with 75 flying hours on the primary/basic training aircraft T-25 Universal, beginning on the 2nd term of the 1st year and completed in the 3rd year. Advanced training is given on T-27 Tucano aircraft, with 125 flying hours. Administrative: Training on the scientific and technological modern foundations of economics and financial management, and logistics training. Aeronautics Infantry: Instruction on defense and security techniques of militaryAeronauticsinstallations, anti-aircraft measures, command of troops and firefighting teams, military laws and regulations, armament usage, military service and call-up procedures. During their leisure time, the Cadets participate on the activities of seven different clubs:Aeromodelling,Literature,Informatics,Firearms shooting,Gauchos Heritage(for those coming from the South of Brazil),Gerais ClubandSail Flying. The clubs are directed by the Cadets themselves, under supervision of Air Force officers. The Academy also houses theBrazilian Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron The Smoke Squadron. Flying as the eagles do! Adapted from http://www.rudnei.cunha.nom.br/FAB/en/afa.html The last sentence from the text connotes a

(AFA - 2013) TEXT I BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY AFA (Air Force Academy), located at Pirassununga, State of So Paulo, is responsible for the training of Pilots, Administrative and Aeronautics Infantry Officers for the Brazilian Air Force. The history of the Brazilian military pilots schools goes back to 1913, when the Brazilian Aviation School was founded, at Campo dos Afonsos, State of Rio de Janeiro. Its mission was to provide instruction at similar levels to those of the best European schools at the time; Blriot and Farman aircraft, made in France, were available for the instruction of the pupils. The Great War 1914-1918, however, forced its instructors to leave and the school was closed. At that time, both the Brazilian Army and Navy had their own air arms, the Military Aviation and the Naval Aviation. The Navy bought Curtiss F seaplanes in May 1916 to equip the latter, and in August of the same year, the Naval Aviation School was created. The Military Aviation, however, only activated its Military Aviation School after the Great War, on 10 July 1919. Among the aircrafts used at the school, one could find the Sopwith 1A2, Brguet 14A2, and Spad 7. Until the beginning of the 1940s, both schools continued with their activities. 1The Brazilian Government was concerned with the air war in Europe and decided to concentrate under a single command the military aviation activities. 6Thus, on 20 January 1941, the Air Ministry was created and both the Army and Navy air arms were disbanded, their personnel and equipment forming the Brazilian Air Force. On 25 March 1941, the Aeronautics School was based at Campo dos Afonsos, and its students became known as Aeronautics Cadets from 1943 to the current days. As early as 1942, it became clear that the Aeronautics School would need to be transferred to another place, offering better climate and little interference with the flight instruction of the future pilots. 2The town of Pirassununga was chosen among others, and, in 1952, the first buildings construction was initiated. The transfer of the School activities to Pirassununga occurred from 1960 to 1971. 3The School was redesigned as the Air Force Academy in 1969. The motto of the Academy is the Latin expression Macte Animo! Generose Puer, sic itur ad astra, extracted from the poem Thebaida, by the Roman poet Tatius. It is an exhortation to the cadets, which can be translated as Courage! This is the way, oh noble youngster, to the stars. The instruction of the Aeronautics Cadets, during the four-year-long course, has its activities centred in the words COURAGE LOYALTY HONOUR DUTY MOTHERLAND. The future officers take courses on several subjects, including Calculus, Computer Science, Mechanics, Portuguese and English, given by civilian lecturers, Air Force instructors and supervisors. The military instruction itself is given on a daily basis, and 4the Cadets are trained on different subjects, including parachuting, and sea and jungle survival. Flight instruction at the Academy with T-27 Tucano aircraft. According to the chosen specialization, the Cadet will receive specific instruction: Pilots: Instruction on precision maneuvering, aerobatics, formation flying and by instruments, with 75 flying hours on the primary/basic training aircraft T-25 Universal, beginning on the 2nd term of the 1st year and completed in the 3rd year. Advanced training is given on T-27 Tucano aircraft, with 125 flying hours. Administrative: Training on the scientific and technological modern foundations of economics and financial management, and logistics training. Aeronautics Infantry: Instruction on defense and security techniques of military Aeronautics installations, anti-aircraft measures, command of troops and firefighting teams, military laws and regulations, armament usage, military service and call-up procedures. During their leisure time, the Cadets participate on the activities of seven different clubs: Aeromodelling, Literature, Informatics, Firearms shooting, Gauchos Heritage (for those coming from the South of Brazil), Gerais Club and Sail Flying. The clubs are directed by the Cadets themselves, under supervision of Air Force officers. The Academy also houses the Brazilian Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron The Smoke Squadron. Flying as the eagles do! Adapted from http://www.rudnei.cunha.nom.br/FAB/en/afa.html Mark the alternative that has the fragment from the text INCORRECTLY changed into Active Voice.

(AFA - 2013) TEXT I BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY AFA (Air Force Academy), located at Pirassununga, State of So Paulo, is responsible for the training of Pilots, Administrative and Aeronautics Infantry Officers for the Brazilian Air Force. The history of the Brazilian military pilots schools goes back to 1913, when theBrazilian Aviation Schoolwas founded, atCampo dos Afonsos, State of Rio de Janeiro. Its mission was to provide instruction at similar levels to those of the best European schools at the time;BlriotandFarmanaircraft, made in France, were available for the instruction of the pupils. The Great War 1914-1918, however, forced its instructors to leave and the school was closed. At that time, both theBrazilian ArmyandNavyhad their own air arms, theMilitary Aviationand theNaval Aviation. The Navy boughtCurtiss Fseaplanes in May 1916 to equip the latter, and in August of the same year, theNaval Aviation Schoolwas created. The Military Aviation, however, only activated itsMilitary Aviation Schoolafter the Great War, on 10 July 1919. Among the aircrafts used at the school, one could find theSopwith 1A2,Brguet 14A2, andSpad 7. Until the beginning of the 1940s, both schools continued with their activities.1The Brazilian Government was concerned with the air war in Europe and decided to concentrate under a single command the military aviation activities.6Thus, on 20 January 1941, the Air Ministry was created and both the Army and Navy air arms were disbanded, their personnel and equipment forming theBrazilian Air Force. On 25 March 1941, theAeronautics Schoolwas based at Campo dos Afonsos, and its students became known asAeronautics Cadetsfrom 1943 to the current days. As early as 1942, it became clear that theAeronautics Schoolwould need to be transferred to another place, offering better climate and little interference with the flight instruction of the future pilots.2The town of Pirassununga was chosen among others, and, in 1952, the first buildings construction was initiated. The transfer of the School activities to Pirassununga occurred from 1960 to 1971.3The School was redesigned as theAir Force Academyin 1969. The motto of the Academy is the Latin expression Macte Animo! Generose Puer, sic itur ad astra, extracted from the poemThebaida, by the Roman poet Tatius. It is an exhortation to the cadets, which can be translated asCourage! This is the way, oh noble youngster, to the stars. The instruction of theAeronautics Cadets, during the four-year-long course, has its activities centred in the wordsCOURAGE LOYALTY HONOUR DUTY MOTHERLAND. The future officers take courses on several subjects, including Calculus, Computer Science, Mechanics, Portuguese and English, given by civilian lecturers, Air Force instructors and supervisors. The military instruction itself is given on a daily basis, and4the Cadets are trained on different subjects, including parachuting, and sea and jungle survival. Flight instruction at the Academy with T-27 Tucano aircraft. According to the chosen specialization, the Cadet will receive specific instruction: Pilots: Instruction on precision maneuvering, aerobatics, formation flying and by instruments, with 75 flying hours on the primary/basic training aircraft T-25 Universal, beginning on the 2nd term of the 1st year and completed in the 3rd year. Advanced training is given on T-27 Tucano aircraft, with 125 flying hours. Administrative: Training on the scientific and technological modern foundations of economics and financial management, and logistics training. Aeronautics Infantry: Instruction on defense and security techniques of militaryAeronauticsinstallations, anti-aircraft measures, command of troops and firefighting teams, military laws and regulations, armament usage, military service and call-up procedures. During their leisure time, the Cadets participate on the activities of seven different clubs:Aeromodelling,Literature,Informatics,Firearms shooting,Gauchos Heritage(for those coming from the South of Brazil),Gerais ClubandSail Flying. The clubs are directed by the Cadets themselves, under supervision of Air Force officers. The Academy also houses theBrazilian Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron The Smoke Squadron. Flying as the eagles do! Adapted from http://www.rudnei.cunha.nom.br/FAB/en/afa.html We can infer from the text that among the different specializations

(AFA - 2013) TEXT I BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY AFA (Air Force Academy), located at Pirassununga, State of So Paulo, is responsible for the training of Pilots, Administrative and Aeronautics Infantry Officers for the Brazilian Air Force. The history of the Brazilian military pilots schools goes back to 1913, when theBrazilian Aviation Schoolwas founded, atCampo dos Afonsos, State of Rio de Janeiro. Its mission was to provide instruction at similar levels to those of the best European schools at the time;BlriotandFarmanaircraft, made in France, were available for the instruction of the pupils. The Great War 1914-1918, however, forced its instructors to leave and the school was closed. At that time, both theBrazilian ArmyandNavyhad their own air arms, theMilitary Aviationand theNaval Aviation. The Navy boughtCurtiss Fseaplanes in May 1916 to equip the latter, and in August of the same year, theNaval Aviation Schoolwas created. The Military Aviation, however, only activated itsMilitary Aviation Schoolafter the Great War, on 10 July 1919. Among the aircrafts used at the school, one could find theSopwith 1A2,Brguet 14A2, andSpad 7. Until the beginning of the 1940s, both schools continued with their activities.1The Brazilian Government was concerned with the air war in Europe and decided to concentrate under a single command the military aviation activities.6Thus, on 20 January 1941, the Air Ministry was created and both the Army and Navy air arms were disbanded, their personnel and equipment forming theBrazilian Air Force. On 25 March 1941, theAeronautics Schoolwas based at Campo dos Afonsos, and its students became known asAeronautics Cadetsfrom 1943 to the current days. As early as 1942, it became clear that theAeronautics Schoolwould need to be transferred to another place, offering better climate and little interference with the flight instruction of the future pilots.2The town of Pirassununga was chosen among others, and, in 1952, the first buildings construction was initiated. The transfer of the School activities to Pirassununga occurred from 1960 to 1971.3The School was redesigned as theAir Force Academyin 1969. The motto of the Academy is the Latin expression Macte Animo! Generose Puer, sic itur ad astra, extracted from the poemThebaida, by the Roman poet Tatius. It is an exhortation to the cadets, which can be translated asCourage! This is the way, oh noble youngster, to the stars. The instruction of theAeronautics Cadets, during the four-year-long course, has its activities centred in the wordsCOURAGE LOYALTY HONOUR DUTY MOTHERLAND. The future officers take courses on several subjects, including Calculus, Computer Science, Mechanics, Portuguese and English, given by civilian lecturers, Air Force instructors and supervisors. The military instruction itself is given on a daily basis, and4the Cadets are trained on different subjects, including parachuting, and sea and jungle survival. Flight instruction at the Academy with T-27 Tucano aircraft. According to the chosen specialization, the Cadet will receive specific instruction: Pilots: Instruction on precision maneuvering, aerobatics, formation flying and by instruments, with 75 flying hours on the primary/basic training aircraft T-25 Universal, beginning on the 2nd term of the 1st year and completed in the 3rd year. Advanced training is given on T-27 Tucano aircraft, with 125 flying hours. Administrative: Training on the scientific and technological modern foundations of economics and financial management, and logistics training. Aeronautics Infantry: Instruction on defense and security techniques of militaryAeronauticsinstallations, anti-aircraft measures, command of troops and firefighting teams, military laws and regulations, armament usage, military service and call-up procedures. During their leisure time, the Cadets participate on the activities of seven different clubs:Aeromodelling,Literature,Informatics,Firearms shooting,Gauchos Heritage(for those coming from the South of Brazil),Gerais ClubandSail Flying. The clubs are directed by the Cadets themselves, under supervision of Air Force officers. The Academy also houses theBrazilian Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron The Smoke Squadron. Flying as the eagles do! Adapted from http://www.rudnei.cunha.nom.br/FAB/en/afa.html All the options below complete the boldfaced sentence. Mark the one in which the Relative Pronoun is INCORRECTLY used. When Brazilian Aviation School was founded,

(AFA - 2013) TEXT I BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY AFA (Air Force Academy), located at Pirassununga, State of So Paulo, is responsible for the training of Pilots, Administrative and Aeronautics Infantry Officers for the Brazilian Air Force. The history of the Brazilian military pilots schools goes back to 1913, when theBrazilian Aviation Schoolwas founded, atCampo dos Afonsos, State of Rio de Janeiro. Its mission was to provide instruction at similar levels to those of the best European schools at the time;BlriotandFarmanaircraft, made in France, were available for the instruction of the pupils. The Great War 1914-1918, however, forced its instructors to leave and the school was closed. At that time, both theBrazilian ArmyandNavyhad their own air arms, theMilitary Aviationand theNaval Aviation. The Navy boughtCurtiss Fseaplanes in May 1916 to equip the latter, and in August of the same year, theNaval Aviation Schoolwas created. The Military Aviation, however, only activated itsMilitary Aviation Schoolafter the Great War, on 10 July 1919. Among the aircrafts used at the school, one could find theSopwith 1A2,Brguet 14A2, andSpad 7. Until the beginning of the 1940s, both schools continued with their activities.1The Brazilian Government was concerned with the air war in Europe and decided to concentrate under a single command the military aviation activities.6Thus, on 20 January 1941, the Air Ministry was created and both the Army and Navy air arms were disbanded, their personnel and equipment forming theBrazilian Air Force. On 25 March 1941, theAeronautics Schoolwas based at Campo dos Afonsos, and its students became known asAeronautics Cadetsfrom 1943 to the current days. As early as 1942, it became clear that theAeronautics Schoolwould need to be transferred to another place, offering better climate and little interference with the flight instruction of the future pilots.2The town of Pirassununga was chosen among others, and, in 1952, the first buildings construction was initiated. The transfer of the School activities to Pirassununga occurred from 1960 to 1971.3The School was redesigned as theAir Force Academyin 1969. The motto of the Academy is the Latin expression Macte Animo! Generose Puer, sic itur ad astra, extracted from the poemThebaida, by the Roman poet Tatius. It is an exhortation to the cadets, which can be translated asCourage! This is the way, oh noble youngster, to the stars. The instruction of theAeronautics Cadets, during the four-year-long course, has its activities centred in the wordsCOURAGE LOYALTY HONOUR DUTY MOTHERLAND. The future officers take courses on several subjects, including Calculus, Computer Science, Mechanics, Portuguese and English, given by civilian lecturers, Air Force instructors and supervisors. The military instruction itself is given on a daily basis, and4the Cadets are trained on different subjects, including parachuting, and sea and jungle survival. Flight instruction at the Academy with T-27 Tucano aircraft. According to the chosen specialization, the Cadet will receive specific instruction: Pilots: Instruction on precision maneuvering, aerobatics, formation flying and by instruments, with 75 flying hours on the primary/basic training aircraft T-25 Universal, beginning on the 2nd term of the 1st year and completed in the 3rd year. Advanced training is given on T-27 Tucano aircraft, with 125 flying hours. Administrative: Training on the scientific and technological modern foundations of economics and financial management, and logistics training. Aeronautics Infantry: Instruction on defense and security techniques of militaryAeronauticsinstallations, anti-aircraft measures, command of troops and firefighting teams, military laws and regulations, armament usage, military service and call-up procedures. During their leisure time, the Cadets participate on the activities of seven different clubs:Aeromodelling,Literature,Informatics,Firearms shooting,Gauchos Heritage(for those coming from the South of Brazil),Gerais ClubandSail Flying. The clubs are directed by the Cadets themselves, under supervision of Air Force officers. The Academy also houses theBrazilian Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron The Smoke Squadron. Flying as the eagles do! Adapted from http://www.rudnei.cunha.nom.br/FAB/en/afa.html Read the statements about the informative text and mark the correct option. I. In the beginning of the last century, Brazilian cadets were sent to the best European schools that provided them instruction. II. In France, the youngsters had Blriot and Farman aircraft instruction. III. Brazilian Aviation School had to be closed in 1913. IV. The Brazilian Aviation School and the Naval Aviation School were created in the same year.

(AFA - 2013) TEXT I BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY AFA (Air Force Academy), located at Pirassununga, State of So Paulo, is responsible for the training of Pilots, Administrative and Aeronautics Infantry Officers for the Brazilian Air Force. The history of the Brazilian military pilots schools goes back to 1913, when theBrazilian Aviation Schoolwas founded, atCampo dos Afonsos, State of Rio de Janeiro. Its mission was to provide instruction at similar levels to those of the best European schools at the time;BlriotandFarmanaircraft, made in France, were available for the instruction of the pupils. The Great War 1914-1918, however, forced its instructors to leave and the school was closed. At that time, both theBrazilian ArmyandNavyhad their own air arms, theMilitary Aviationand theNaval Aviation. The Navy boughtCurtiss Fseaplanes in May 1916 to equip the latter, and in August of the same year, theNaval Aviation Schoolwas created. The Military Aviation, however7, only activated itsMilitary Aviation Schoolafter the Great War, on 10 July 1919. Among the aircrafts used at the school, one could find theSopwith 1A2,Brguet 14A2, andSpad 7. Until the beginning of the 1940s, both schools continued with their activities.1The Brazilian Government was concerned with the air war in Europe and decided to concentrate under a single command the military aviation activities.6Thus, on 20 January 1941, the Air Ministry was created and both the Army and Navy air arms were disbanded, their personnel and equipment forming theBrazilian Air Force. On 25 March 1941, theAeronautics Schoolwas based at Campo dos Afonsos, and its students became known asAeronautics Cadetsfrom 1943 to the current days. As early as 1942, it became clear that theAeronautics Schoolwould need to be transferred to another place, offering better climate and little interference with the flight instruction of the future pilots.2The town of Pirassununga was chosen among others, and, in 1952, the first buildings construction was initiated. The transfer of the School activities to Pirassununga occurred from 1960 to 1971.3The School was redesigned as theAir Force Academyin 1969. The motto of the Academy is the Latin expression Macte Animo! Generose Puer, sic itur ad astra, extracted from the poemThebaida, by the Roman poet Tatius. It is an exhortation to the cadets, which can be translated asCourage! This is the way, oh noble youngster, to the stars. The instruction of theAeronautics Cadets, during the four-year-long course, has its activities centred in the wordsCOURAGE LOYALTY HONOUR DUTY MOTHERLAND. The future officers take courses on several subjects, including Calculus, Computer Science, Mechanics, Portuguese and English, given by civilian lecturers, Air Force instructors and supervisors. The military instruction itself is given on a daily basis, and4the Cadets are trained on different subjects, including parachuting, and sea and jungle survival. Flight instruction at the Academy with T-27 Tucano aircraft. According to the chosen specialization, the Cadet will receive specific instruction: Pilots: Instruction on precision maneuvering, aerobatics, formation flying and by instruments, with 75 flying hours on the primary/basic training aircraft T-25 Universal, beginning on the 2nd term of the 1st year and completed in the 3rd year. Advanced training is given on T-27 Tucano aircraft, with 125 flying hours. Administrative: Training on the scientific and technological modern foundations of economics and financial management, and logistics training. Aeronautics Infantry: Instruction on defense and security techniques of militaryAeronauticsinstallations, anti-aircraft measures, command of troops and firefighting teams, military laws and regulations, armament usage, military service and call-up procedures. During their leisure time, the Cadets participate on the activities of seven different clubs:Aeromodelling,Literature,Informatics,Firearms shooting,Gauchos Heritage(for those coming from the South of Brazil),Gerais ClubandSail Flying. The clubs are directed by the Cadets themselves, under supervision of Air Force officers. The Academy also houses theBrazilian Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron The Smoke Squadron. Flying as the eagles do! Adapted from http://www.rudnei.cunha.nom.br/FAB/en/afa.html The connectives however (reference 7) and thus (reference 6) express, respectively, _________ and _________ .

(AFA - 2013) TEXT I BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY AFA (Air Force Academy), located at Pirassununga, State of So Paulo, is responsible for the training of Pilots, Administrative and Aeronautics Infantry Officers for the Brazilian Air Force. The history of the Brazilian military pilots schools goes back to 1913, when theBrazilian Aviation Schoolwas founded, atCampo dos Afonsos, State of Rio de Janeiro. Its mission was to provide instruction at similar levels to those of the best European schools at the time;BlriotandFarmanaircraft, made in France, were available for the instruction of the pupils. The Great War 1914-1918, however, forced its instructors to leave and the school was closed. At that time, both theBrazilian ArmyandNavyhad their own air arms, theMilitary Aviationand theNaval Aviation. The Navy boughtCurtiss Fseaplanes in May 1916 to equip the latter, and in August of the same year, theNaval Aviation Schoolwas created. The Military Aviation, however, only activated itsMilitary Aviation Schoolafter the Great War, on 10 July 1919. Among the aircrafts used at the school, one could find theSopwith 1A2,Brguet 14A2, andSpad 7. Until the beginning of the 1940s, both schools continued with their activities.1The Brazilian Government was concerned with the air war in Europe and decided to concentrate under a single command the military aviation activities.6Thus, on 20 January 1941, the Air Ministry was created and both the Army and Navy air arms were disbanded, their personnel and equipment forming theBrazilian Air Force. On 25 March 1941, theAeronautics Schoolwas based at Campo dos Afonsos, and its students became known asAeronautics Cadetsfrom 1943 to the current days. As early as 1942, it became clear that theAeronautics Schoolwould need to be transferred to another place, offering better climate and little interference with the flight instruction of the future pilots.2The town of Pirassununga was chosen among others, and, in 1952, the first buildings construction was initiated. The transfer of the School activities to Pirassununga occurred from 1960 to 1971.3The School was redesigned as theAir Force Academyin 1969. The motto of the Academy is the Latin expression Macte Animo! Generose Puer, sic itur ad astra, extracted from the poemThebaida, by the Roman poet Tatius. It is an exhortation to the cadets, which can be translated asCourage! This is the way, oh noble youngster, to the stars. The instruction of theAeronautics Cadets, during the four-year-long course, has its activities centred in the wordsCOURAGE LOYALTY HONOUR DUTY MOTHERLAND. The future officers take courses on several subjects, including Calculus, Computer Science, Mechanics, Portuguese and English, given by civilian lecturers, Air Force instructors and supervisors. The military instruction itself is given on a daily basis, and4the Cadets are trained on different subjects, including parachuting, and sea and jungle survival. Flight instruction at the Academy with T-27 Tucano aircraft. According to the chosen specialization, the Cadet will receive specific instruction: Pilots: Instruction on precision maneuvering, aerobatics, formation flying and by instruments, with 75 flying hours on the primary/basic training aircraft T-25 Universal, beginning on the 2nd term of the 1st year and completed in the 3rd year. Advanced training is given on T-27 Tucano aircraft, with 125 flying hours. Administrative: Training on the scientific and technological modern foundations of economics and financial management, and logistics training. Aeronautics Infantry: Instruction on defense and security techniques of militaryAeronauticsinstallations, anti-aircraft measures, command of troops and firefighting teams, military laws and regulations, armament usage, military service and call-up procedures. During their leisure time, the Cadets participate on the activities of seven different clubs:Aeromodelling,Literature,Informatics,Firearms shooting,Gauchos Heritage(for those coming from the South of Brazil),Gerais ClubandSail Flying. The clubs are directed by the Cadets themselves, under supervision of Air Force officers. The Academy also houses theBrazilian Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron The Smoke Squadron. Flying as the eagles do! Adapted from http://www.rudnei.cunha.nom.br/FAB/en/afa.html According to the text, in 1941,

(AFA - 2013) TEXT I BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY AFA (Air Force Academy), located at Pirassununga, State of So Paulo, is responsible for the training of Pilots, Administrative and Aeronautics Infantry Officers for the Brazilian Air Force. The history of the Brazilian military pilots schools goes back to 1913, when theBrazilian Aviation Schoolwas founded, atCampo dos Afonsos, State of Rio de Janeiro. Its mission was to provide instruction at similar levels to those of the best European schools at the time;BlriotandFarmanaircraft, made in France, were available for the instruction of the pupils. The Great War 1914-1918, however, forced its instructors to leave and the school was closed. At that time, both theBrazilian ArmyandNavyhad their own air arms, theMilitary Aviationand theNaval Aviation. The Navy boughtCurtiss Fseaplanes in May 1916 to equip the latter, and in August of the same year, theNaval Aviation Schoolwas created. The Military Aviation, however, only activated itsMilitary Aviation Schoolafter the Great War, on 10 July 1919. Among the aircrafts used at the school, one could find theSopwith 1A2,Brguet 14A2, andSpad 7. Until the beginning of the 1940s, both schools continued with their activities.1The Brazilian Government was concerned with the air war in Europe and decided to concentrate under a single command the military aviation activities.6Thus, on 20 January 1941, the Air Ministry was created and both the Army and Navy air arms were disbanded, their personnel and equipment forming theBrazilian Air Force. On 25 March 1941, theAeronautics Schoolwas based at Campo dos Afonsos, and its students became known asAeronautics Cadetsfrom 1943 to the current days. As early as 1942, it became clear that theAeronautics Schoolwould need to be transferred to another place, offering better climate and little interference with the flight instruction of the future pilots.2The town of Pirassununga was chosen among others, and, in 1952, the first buildings construction was initiated. The transfer of the School activities to Pirassununga occurred from 1960 to 1971.3The School was redesigned as theAir Force Academyin 1969. The motto of the Academy is the Latin expression Macte Animo! Generose Puer, sic itur ad astra, extracted from the poemThebaida, by the Roman poet Tatius. It is an exhortation to the cadets, which can be translated asCourage! This is the way, oh noble youngster, to the stars. The instruction of theAeronautics Cadets, during the four-year-long course, has its activities centred in the wordsCOURAGE LOYALTY HONOUR DUTY MOTHERLAND. The future officers take courses on several subjects, including Calculus, Computer Science, Mechanics, Portuguese and English, given by civilian lecturers, Air Force instructors and supervisors. The military instruction itself is given on a daily basis, and4the Cadets are trained on different subjects, including parachuting, and sea and jungle survival. Flight instruction at the Academy with T-27 Tucano aircraft. According to the chosen specialization, the Cadet will receive specific instruction: Pilots: Instruction on precision maneuvering, aerobatics, formation flying and by instruments, with 75 flying hours on the primary/basic training aircraft T-25 Universal, beginning on the 2nd term of the 1st year and completed in the 3rd year. Advanced training is given on T-27 Tucano aircraft, with 125 flying hours. Administrative: Training on the scientific and technological modern foundations of economics and financial management, and logistics training. Aeronautics Infantry: Instruction on defense and security techniques of militaryAeronauticsinstallations, anti-aircraft measures, command of troops and firefighting teams, military laws and regulations, armament usage, military service and call-up procedures. During their leisure time, the Cadets participate on the activities of seven different clubs:Aeromodelling,Literature,Informatics,Firearms shooting,Gauchos Heritage(for those coming from the South of Brazil),Gerais ClubandSail Flying. The clubs are directed by the Cadets themselves, under supervision of Air Force officers. The Academy also houses theBrazilian Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron The Smoke Squadron. Flying as the eagles do! Adapted from http://www.rudnei.cunha.nom.br/FAB/en/afa.html The sentence The Military Aviation [...] activated its Military Aviation School after the Great War [...] can be rewritten, with the same meaning, as _________.

(AFA - 2013) TEXT II Why Bilinguals Are Smarter Speaking two languages5rather than just one has obvious practical benefits in an increasingly globalized world. But in recent years, scientists have begun to show that10the advantages of bilingualism are even more fundamental than being able to converse with11a wider range of people. Being bilingual, it turns out, makes you smarter. It can have a profound effect on your brain, improving cognitive skills not related to language and even protecting from dementia in old age. This view of bilingualism is1remarkably different from12the understanding of bilingualism through much of the 20th century. Researchers, educators and policy makers long considered a second language to be an interference, cognitively speaking, that delayed a childs academic and intellectual development. They were not wrong about the interference: there is ample evidence that in a bilinguals brain both language systems are active even when he is using only one language, thus creating situations in which one system obstructs the other. But this interference, researchers are finding out, isnt so much a handicap as a blessing in disguise. It forces the brain to resolve internal conflict, giving the mind a workout that strengthens its cognitive muscles. Bilinguals,2for instance, seem to be more adept than monolinguals at solving certain kinds of mental puzzles. In a 2004 study by the psychologists Ellen Bialystok and Michelle Martin-Rhee, bilingual and monolingual preschoolers were asked to sort blue circles and red squares presented on a computer screen into two digital bins one marked with a blue square and the other marked with a red circle. In the first task, the children had to sort the shapes by color, placing blue circles in the bin marked with the blue square and red squares in the bin marked with the red circle. Both groups did this with comparable ease. Next, the children were asked to sort by shape, which was more challenging because it required placing the images in a bin marked with a conflicting color.13The bilinguals were quicker at performing this task. 6The collective evidence from a number of such studies suggests that the bilingual experience improves the brains3so-called executive function a command system that directs the attention processes that we use for planning, solving problems and performing various other mentally demanding tasks. These processes include ignoring distractions to stay focused, switching attention willfully from one thing to another and holding information in mind like remembering a sequence of directions while driving. 14Why does the fight between two simultaneously active language systems improve these aspects of cognition? Until recently, researchers thought7the bilingual advantage was centered primarily in an ability for inhibition that was improved by the exercise of suppressing one language system: this suppression, it was thought, would help train the bilingual mind to ignore distractions in other contexts. But that explanation increasingly appears to be inadequate, since studies have shown that bilinguals perform better than monolinguals4even at tasks that do not require inhibition, like threading a line through an ascending series of numbers scattered randomly on a page. The bilingual experience appears to influence the brain from infancy to old age (and8there is reason to believe that it may also apply to those who learn a second language later in life). In a 2009 study led by Agnes Kovacs of the International School for Advanced Studies in Trieste, Italy, 7-month-old babies exposed to two languages from birth were compared with peers raised with one language. In an initial set of tests, the infants were presented with an audio stimulus and then shown a puppet on one side of a screen. Both infant groups learned to look at that side of the screen in anticipation of the puppet. But in a later set of tests, when the puppet began appearing on the opposite side of the screen, the babies exposed to a bilingual environment quickly learned to switch their anticipatory gaze in the new direction while the other babies did not. Bilingualisms effects also extend into the twilight years. In a recent study of 44 elderly Spanish-English bilinguals, scientists led by the neuropsychologist Tamar Gollan of the University of California, San Diego, found that individuals with a higher degree of bilingualism measured through a comparative evaluation of proficiency in each language were more resistant than others to the beginning of dementia and other symptoms of Alzheimers disease: the higher the degree of bilingualism, the later the age of occurrence. Nobody ever doubted the power of language.9But who would have imagined that the words we hear and the sentences we speak might be leaving such a deep imprint? Adapted from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/opinion/sunday/the-benefitsof-bilingualism.html The last two sentences of the second paragraph mean that the interference of bilingualism

(AFA - 2013) TEXT II Why Bilinguals Are Smarter Speaking two languages5rather than just one has obvious practical benefits in an increasingly globalized world. But in recent years, scientists have begun to show that10the advantages of bilingualism are even more fundamental than being able to converse with11a wider range of people. Being bilingual, it turns out, makes you smarter. It can have a profound effect on your brain, improving cognitive skills not related to language and even protecting from dementia in old age. This view of bilingualism is1remarkably different from12the understanding of bilingualism through much of the 20th century. Researchers, educators and policy makers long considered a second language to be an interference, cognitively speaking, that delayed a childs academic and intellectual development. They were not wrong about the interference: there is ample evidence that in a bilinguals brain both language systems are active even when he is using only one language, thus creating situations in which one system obstructs the other. But this interference, researchers are finding out, isnt so much a handicap as a blessing in disguise. It forces the brain to resolve internal conflict, giving the mind a workout that strengthens its cognitive muscles. Bilinguals,2for instance, seem to be more adept than monolinguals at solving certain kinds of mental puzzles. In a 2004 study by the psychologists Ellen Bialystok and Michelle Martin-Rhee, bilingual and monolingual preschoolers were asked to sort blue circles and red squares presented on a computer screen into two digital bins one marked with a blue square and the other marked with a red circle. In the first task, the children had to sort the shapes by color, placing blue circles in the bin marked with the blue square and red squares in the bin marked with the red circle. Both groups did this with comparable ease. Next, the children were asked to sort by shape, which was more challenging because it required placing the images in a bin marked with a conflicting color.13The bilinguals were quicker at performing this task. 6The collective evidence from a number of such studies suggests that the bilingual experience improves the brains3so-called executive function a command system that directs the attention processes that we use for planning, solving problems and performing various other mentally demanding tasks. These processes include ignoring distractions to stay focused, switching attention willfully from one thing to another and holding information in mind like remembering a sequence of directions while driving. 14Why does the fight between two simultaneously active language systems improve these aspects of cognition? Until recently, researchers thought7the bilingual advantage was centered primarily in an ability for inhibition that was improved by the exercise of suppressing one language system: this suppression, it was thought, would help train the bilingual mind to ignore distractions in other contexts. But that explanation increasingly appears to be inadequate, since studies have shown that bilinguals perform better than monolinguals4even at tasks that do not require inhibition, like threading a line through an ascending series of numbers scattered randomly on a page. The bilingual experience appears to influence the brain from infancy to old age (and8there is reason to believe that it may also apply to those who learn a second language later in life). In a 2009 study led by Agnes Kovacs of the International School for Advanced Studies in Trieste, Italy, 7-month-old babies exposed to two languages from birth were compared with peers raised with one language. In an initial set of tests, the infants were presented with an audio stimulus and then shown a puppet on one side of a screen. Both infant groups learned to look at that side of the screen in anticipation of the puppet. But in a later set of tests, when the puppet began appearing on the opposite side of the screen, the babies exposed to a bilingual environment quickly learned to switch their anticipatory gaze in the new direction while the other babies did not. Bilingualisms effects also extend into the twilight years. In a recent study of 44 elderly Spanish-English bilinguals, scientists led by the neuropsychologist Tamar Gollan of the University of California, San Diego, found that individuals with a higher degree of bilingualism measured through a comparative evaluation of proficiency in each language were more resistant than others to the beginning of dementia and other symptoms of Alzheimers disease: the higher the degree of bilingualism, the later the age of occurrence. Nobody ever doubted the power of language.9But who would have imagined that the words we hear and the sentences we speak might be leaving such a deep imprint? Adapted from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/opinion/sunday/the-benefitsof-bilingualism.html Considering the context, mark the alternative that contains the correct synonym or explanation to the words from the text.

(AFA - 2013) TEXT II Why Bilinguals Are Smarter Speaking two languages5rather than just one has obvious practical benefits in an increasingly globalized world. But in recent years, scientists have begun to show that10the advantages of bilingualism are even more fundamental than being able to converse with11a wider range of people. Being bilingual, it turns out, makes you smarter. It can have a profound effect on your brain, improving cognitive skills not related to language and even protecting from dementia in old age. This view of bilingualism is1remarkably different from12the understanding of bilingualism through much of the 20th century. Researchers, educators and policy makers long considered a second language to be an interference, cognitively speaking, that delayed a childs academic and intellectual development. They were not wrong about the interference: there is ample evidence that in a bilinguals brain both language systems are active even when he is using only one language, thus creating situations in which one system obstructs the other. But this interference, researchers are finding out, isnt so much a handicap as a blessing in disguise. It forces the brain to resolve internal conflict, giving the mind a workout that strengthens its cognitive muscles. Bilinguals,2for instance, seem to be more adept than monolinguals at solving certain kinds of mental puzzles. In a 2004 study by the psychologists Ellen Bialystok and Michelle Martin-Rhee, bilingual and monolingual preschoolers were asked to sort blue circles and red squares presented on a computer screen into two digital bins one marked with a blue square and the other marked with a red circle. In the first task, the children had to sort the shapes by color, placing blue circles in the bin marked with the blue square and red squares in the bin marked with the red circle. Both groups did this with comparable ease. Next, the children were asked to sort by shape, which was more challenging because it required placing the images in a bin marked with a conflicting color.13The bilinguals were quicker at performing this task. 6The collective evidence from a number of such studies suggests that the bilingual experience improves the brains3so-called executive function a command system that directs the attention processes that we use for planning, solving problems and performing various other mentally demanding tasks. These processes include ignoring distractions to stay focused, switching attention willfully from one thing to another and holding information in mind like remembering a sequence of directions while driving. 14Why does the fight between two simultaneously active language systems improve these aspects of cognition? Until recently, researchers thought7the bilingual advantage was centered primarily in an ability for inhibition that was improved by the exercise of suppressing one language system: this suppression, it was thought, would help train the bilingual mind to ignore distractions in other contexts. But that explanation increasingly appears to be inadequate, since studies have shown that bilinguals perform better than monolinguals4even at tasks that do not require inhibition, like threading a line through an ascending series of numbers scattered randomly on a page. The bilingual experience appears to influence the brain from infancy to old age (and8there is reason to believe that it may also apply to those who learn a second language later in life). In a 2009 study led by Agnes Kovacs of the International School for Advanced Studies in Trieste, Italy, 7-month-old babies exposed to two languages from birth were compared with peers raised with one language. In an initial set of tests, the infants were presented with an audio stimulus and then shown a puppet on one side of a screen. Both infant groups learned to look at that side of the screen in anticipation of the puppet. But in a later set of tests, when the puppet began appearing on the opposite side of the screen, the babies exposed to a bilingual environment quickly learned to switch their anticipatory gaze in the new direction while the other babies did not. Bilingualisms effects also extend into the twilight years. In a recent study of 44 elderly Spanish-English bilinguals, scientists led by the neuropsychologist Tamar Gollan of the University of California, San Diego, found that individuals with a higher degree of bilingualism measured through a comparative evaluation of proficiency in each language were more resistant than others to the beginning of dementia and other symptoms of Alzheimers disease: the higher the degree of bilingualism, the later the age of occurrence. Nobody ever doubted the power of language.9But who would have imagined that the words we hear and the sentences we speak might be leaving such a deep imprint? Adapted from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/opinion/sunday/the-benefitsof-bilingualism.html Mark the INCORRECT option. According to the text, recent researches prove that bilingualism

(AFA - 2013) TEXT II Why Bilinguals Are Smarter Speaking two languages5rather than just one has obvious practical benefits in an increasingly globalized world. But in recent years, scientists have begun to show that10the advantages of bilingualism are even more fundamental than being able to converse with11a wider range of people. Being bilingual, it turns out, makes you smarter. It can have a profound effect on your brain, improving cognitive skills not related to language and even protecting from dementia in old age. This view of bilingualism is1remarkably different from12the understanding of bilingualism through much of the 20th century. Researchers, educators and policy makers long considered a second language to be an interference, cognitively speaking, that delayed a childs academic and intellectual development. They were not wrong about the interference: there is ample evidence that in a bilinguals brain both language systems are active even when he is using only one language, thus creating situations in which one system obstructs the other. But this interference, researchers are finding out, isnt so much a handicap as a blessing in disguise. It forces the brain to resolve internal conflict, giving the mind a workout that strengthens its cognitive muscles. Bilinguals,2for instance, seem to be more adept than monolinguals at solving certain kinds of mental puzzles. In a 2004 study by the psychologists Ellen Bialystok and Michelle Martin-Rhee, bilingual and monolingual preschoolers were asked to sort blue circles and red squares presented on a computer screen into two digital bins one marked with a blue square and the other marked with a red circle. In the first task, the children had to sort the shapes by color, placing blue circles in the bin marked with the blue square and red squares in the bin marked with the red circle. Both groups did this with comparable ease. Next, the children were asked to sort by shape, which was more challenging because it required placing the images in a bin marked with a conflicting color.13The bilinguals were quicker at performing this task. 6The collective evidence from a number of such studies suggests that the bilingual experience improves the brains3so-called executive function a command system that directs the attention processes that we use for planning, solving problems and performing various other mentally demanding tasks. These processes include ignoring distractions to stay focused, switching attention willfully from one thing to another and holding information in mind like remembering a sequence of directions while driving. 14Why does the fight between two simultaneously active language systems improve these aspects of cognition? Until recently, researchers thought7the bilingual advantage was centered primarily in an ability for inhibition that was improved by the exercise of suppressing one language system: this suppression, it was thought, would help train the bilingual mind to ignore distractions in other contexts. But that explanation increasingly appears to be inadequate, since studies have shown that bilinguals perform better than monolinguals4even at tasks that do not require inhibition, like threading a line through an ascending series of numbers scattered randomly on a page. The bilingual experience appears to influence the brain from infancy to old age (and8there is reason to believe that it may also apply to those who learn a second language later in life). In a 2009 study led by Agnes Kovacs of the International School for Advanced Studies in Trieste, Italy, 7-month-old babies exposed to two languages from birth were compared with peers raised with one language. In an initial set of tests, the infants were presented with an audio stimulus and then shown a puppet on one side of a screen. Both infant groups learned to look at that side of the screen in anticipation of the puppet. But in a later set of tests, when the puppet began appearing on the opposite side of the screen, the babies exposed to a bilingual environment quickly learned to switch their anticipatory gaze in the new direction while the other babies did not. Bilingualisms effects also extend into the twilight years. In a recent study of 44 elderly Spanish-English bilinguals, scientists led by the neuropsychologist Tamar Gollan of the University of California, San Diego, found that individuals with a higher degree of bilingualism measured through a comparative evaluation of proficiency in each language were more resistant than others to the beginning of dementia and other symptoms of Alzheimers disease: the higher the degree of bilingualism, the later the age of occurrence. Nobody ever doubted the power of language.9But who would have imagined that the words we hear and the sentences we speak might be leaving such a deep imprint? Adapted from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/opinion/sunday/the-benefitsof-bilingualism.html Mark the option that correctly substitutes the expression rather than (ref. 5).

(AFA - 2013) TEXT II Why Bilinguals Are Smarter Speaking two languages5rather than just one has obvious practical benefits in an increasingly globalized world. But in recent years, scientists have begun to show that10the advantages of bilingualism are even more fundamental than being able to converse with11a wider range of people. Being bilingual, it turns out, makes you smarter. It can have a profound effect on your brain, improving cognitive skills not related to language and even protecting from dementia in old age. This view of bilingualism is1remarkably different from12the understanding of bilingualism through much of the 20th century. Researchers, educators and policy makers long considered a second language to be an interference, cognitively speaking, that delayed a childs academic and intellectual development. They were not wrong about the interference: there is ample evidence that in a bilinguals brain both language systems are active even when he is using only one language, thus creating situations in which one system obstructs the other. But this interference, researchers are finding out, isnt so much a handicap as a blessing in disguise. It forces the brain to resolve internal conflict, giving the mind a workout that strengthens its cognitive muscles. Bilinguals,2for instance, seem to be more adept than monolinguals at solving certain kinds of mental puzzles. In a 2004 study by the psychologists Ellen Bialystok and Michelle Martin-Rhee, bilingual and monolingual preschoolers were asked to sort blue circles and red squares presented on a computer screen into two digital bins one marked with a blue square and the other marked with a red circle. In the first task, the children had to sort the shapes by color, placing blue circles in the bin marked with the blue square and red squares in the bin marked with the red circle. Both groups did this with comparable ease. Next, the children were asked to sort by shape, which was more challenging because it required placing the images in a bin marked with a conflicting color.13The bilinguals were quicker at performing this task. 6The collective evidence from a number of such studies suggests that the bilingual experience improves the brains3so-called executive function a command system that directs the attention processes that we use for planning, solving problems and performing various other mentally demanding tasks. These processes include ignoring distractions to stay focused, switching attention willfully from one thing to another and holding information in mind like remembering a sequence of directions while driving. 14Why does the fight between two simultaneously active language systems improve these aspects of cognition? Until recently, researchers thought7the bilingual advantage was centered primarily in an ability for inhibition that was improved by the exercise of suppressing one language system: this suppression, it was thought, would help train the bilingual mind to ignore distractions in other contexts. But that explanation increasingly appears to be inadequate, since studies have shown that bilinguals perform better than monolinguals4even at tasks that do not require inhibition, like threading a line through an ascending series of numbers scattered randomly on a page. The bilingual experience appears to influence the brain from infancy to old age (and8there is reason to believe that it may also apply to those who learn a second language later in life). In a 2009 study led by Agnes Kovacs of the International School for Advanced Studies in Trieste, Italy, 7-month-old babies exposed to two languages from birth were compared with peers raised with one language. In an initial set of tests, the infants were presented with an audio stimulus and then shown a puppet on one side of a screen. Both infant groups learned to look at that side of the screen in anticipation of the puppet. But in a later set of tests, when the puppet began appearing on the opposite side of the screen, the babies exposed to a bilingual environment quickly learned to switch their anticipatory gaze in the new direction while the other babies did not. Bilingualisms effects also extend into the twilight years. In a recent study of 44 elderly Spanish-English bilinguals, scientists led by the neuropsychologist Tamar Gollan of the University of California, San Diego, found that individuals with a higher degree of bilingualism measured through a comparative evaluation of proficiency in each language were more resistant than others to the beginning of dementia and other symptoms of Alzheimers disease: the higher the degree of bilingualism, the later the age of occurrence. Nobody ever doubted the power of language.9But who would have imagined that the words we hear and the sentences we speak might be leaving such a deep imprint? Adapted from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/opinion/sunday/the-benefitsof-bilingualism.html Based on the text, it is NOT correct to state that bilingualism