Complete the text using the articles a, an, the or X (when no article is required):

“Bright Star is a joint exercise. It is important part of combat training. Servicemen and women from army, navy and air force participate in exercise. It takes place in north-east of Egypt, near Mediterranean. They practise military skills.”

Which sequence of quantifiers completes the text correctly and meaningfully?

“As a soldier you may not make money but you’ll make true friends. Perhaps you’ll have idle time than you expected but you’ll get a lot of glory in serving in your country.”

Rewrite the verbs in parentheses in the correct verb tense (Simple Past or Present Perfect) according to the context.

NON-COMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE YEAR

COMBAT ARMS NCO ACADEMY (ESA), Três Corações – Sergeant Major Rodrigo Pereira Menezes (be) 17 years old when he (decide) to become an NCO. He (join) the Brazilian Army in March 7, 1994. He (be) in the Army for 29 years. Since his graduation, he (serve) in five different states across Brazil. For his exemplary service and impeccable career, the Combat Arms NCO Academy awards SGT MAJ Menezes with the prize NCO of the Year.

Read the text about The Soldier’s Life: Radio Basics.

The Soldier’s Life: Radio Basics

Radios are vital military tools. They allow soldiers to stay in contact during combat and other operations. Most radios are made to hop frequencies. This system prevents enemy from listening to the full conversations. The SINCGARS (man-pack) and AN/PRC-148 (handheld) are common military radios.

Choose the right option to answer the question: What’s the meaning of “stay in contact” in the text?

Choose the option that correctly corresponds to the blank spaces.

“Remember that where courageous soldiers, eternal glory.”

What are the missing question words in the inquiry made by Sergeant Brooks?

Sergeant Brooks: Can you tell me you last saw Private Johnson?

Corporal Diaz: I last saw him in Colonel Grant’s office.

Sergeant Brooks: did you see him exactly?

Corporal Diaz: Five minutes before lunch break.

Sergeant Brooks: And was he doing there?

Corporal Diaz: He was repairing the colonel’s computer.

Sergeant Brooks: was he with?

Corporal Diaz: Nobody. He was alone.

Sergeant Brooks: did you go to the Colonel’s Office?

Corporal Diaz: Because I had to take documents to Colonel Grant before he left for lunch.

Read the text. Use the verbs in brackets in the past simple or past continuous to complete the sentences:

LOCAL TERRORISTS AMBUSH ROUTINE PATROL

Four soldiers were injured yesterday because a bomb (explode) near their armored vehicle. The incident (happen) at 4.30 pm while the soldiers (return) to base after a routine patrol. Their vehicle (travel) along the High Street when suddenly they (have) to slow down because a bomb which was hidden in a rubbish bin (explode).

What is the best option to fill in the blank?

A pistol is a sidearm. Soldiers can aim and fire it with one hand. Pistols are than other firearms, making them useful in close combat.

“When Johnny comes marching home” is a popular song from the American Civil War (1861 – 1865) that expressed people’s longing for the return of their friends and relatives who were fighting in the war. It was written in 1863 by an Irish-American called Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore.

When Johnny comes marching home

By Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore

When Johnny comes marching home again

Hurrah! Hurrah!

We’ll give him a hearty welcome then

Hurrah! Hurrah!

The men will cheer and the boys will shout

The ladies they will all turn out […]

Disponível em https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/civil-war-music-when-johnny-comes-marching-home-again. Acesso em 22 de dezembro de 2022.

Read the song and choose the correct answer.

No final do século XVIII, ocorreram a Conjuração Mineira e a Conjuração Baiana. Ainda que deflagradas em regiões diferentes do Brasil e tivessem aspectos conflitantes, como a questão da escravidão, estas rebeliões coloniais possuíam muitos pontos em comum e foram importantes na construção dos pilares que sustentariam o movimento de 1822. Dentre as propostas que convergiam, destaca-se a (o):