Which lexical item among the options below may, through its orthographic or phonetic resemblance to a Portuguese term, mislead an uncritical L2 reader into a false cognate interpretation when considered in isolation? Mark the CORRECT alternative, considering T for True and F for False.

( ) canker (/.30).

( ) mineral (/.23).

( ) mordant (/.31).

( ) crown (/.19).

In the sentence Oppressive as nightmare, a formless nameless fatigue, heavier than any burden the slaves of the mines must bear, lies forever at his heart (/.19-12), the simile "Oppressive as nightmare” performs a distinct textual function. It primarily acts as a(n) ____________, designed to accentuate the atmosphere of metaphysical oppression and existential suffocation permeating the emperor's condition, rather than to ____________, to ___________, or to _________. Which option correctly completes the blanks in order? Mark the CORRECT alternative.

Consider the sentence below:

"I'm not very good ____ math."

Select the correct preposition to complete the following sentence:

Below are five pairs of words. Some pairs are synonyms, and others are antonyms. Identify which pairs are synonyms:

(1) Expand − Enlarge

(2) Timid − Bold

(3) Fear − Terror

(4) Accurate − Exact

(5) Deep − Shallow

Select the CORRECT alternative.

Consider the dialogue below:

Jake: I can't decide if I should attend the meeting or not. My manager said it's optional, but it's quite important for the future of the project.

Liz: I think you should definitely go. It might not be mandatory, but you'll learn a lot, and your input is valuable.

Jake: I guess you're right. I'll see if I can rearrange my schedule.

Liz: That would be wise. It could show your commitment.

Based on the dialogue, which of the following statements best describes Jake's feelings about attending the meeting?

Imagine you are helping a friend write a short paragraph for a storytelling competition. The paragraph needs to incorporate various adverbs to provide a detailed picture of the situation. After reviewing an initial draft, you notice that adverbs of manner, place, time, and degree should be used carefully to enhance clarity and coherence. Analyze these sentences to determine which one best places the different adverbs (manner, place, time, and degree) in a grammatically correct and coherent manner.

In English grammar, nouns are frequently categorized based on their ability to be counted as separate units or not. Countable nouns can generally appear in both singular and plural forms, and they can be modified by numbers. They are often preceded by articles such as "a" or "an" when referring to a single item. Uncountable nouns, conversely, do not usually take plural forms and cannot be paired directly with numbers in standard usage. Choose the one that is traditionally regarded as an uncountable noun in English:

TEXT I

Alexa, What Is There to Know about Love?

Brian Bilston

Alexa, what is there to know about love?

What is there to know about love?

A glove is a garment that covers the hand

for protection from the cold or dirt and –

5

Alexa, how does a human heart work?

How does a human heart work?

Blood is first received in the right atrium via

two veins, the vena cava superior and inferior –

10

Alexa, where do we go to when we die?

Where do we go to when we die?

Activating Google Maps. Completed activation.

Would you like to start from your current location?

15

Alexa, what does it mean to be alone?

What does it mean to be alone?

It is the silence left by words unsaid,

the cold expanse of half a bed.

20 It is the endless stretching of the hours,

the needless tending of plastic flowers.

It is an echo unanswered in a cave,

the fateful ping of the microwave.

It is the fraying of a worn shirt cuff,

25 and the howl – Stop, Alexa. That’s enough.

Available on: https://brianbilston.com/2018/07/23/alexa-what-is-there-toknow-about-love/. Accessed on February 24th, 2025

TEXT II

AI won’t take your job if you know about IA

Intelligence augmentation shows that human + AI is an ideal partnership – and the future of white-collar work

The less exciting but more likely reality is that the

changes AI brings to the workplace will entail upskilling —

when workers learn new skills — not reskilling or complete

replacement. And upskilling is not about surrendering to AI

5 but instead about mastering intelligence augmentation, or

IA, which is what happens when humans and AI work

together to accomplish more as a team than either could

flying solo. That collaboration is based on the distinction

between two concepts: reckoning and judgment.

10

Reckoning vs. Judgment

A critical difference between AI and humans is our

primary mode of operation. AI operates through what is

15 often referred to as “reckoning,” such as calculative

prediction. By that, we mean AI’s true capabilities are

grounded in facts and historical knowledge - data that can

be calculated, memorized, and repeated. It makes

predictions based on what it knows.

20 By contrast, humans operate through judgment or

practical wisdom. We understand things AI can’t possibly

know. That’s because we humans have lived experiences

that continually inform how we see the world. It’s the

intangible factors, like ethical considerations and

25 empathetic responses, that make humans better equipped

than AI to make complex decisions about human affairs.

This practical wisdom is one reason humans must

keep creating new things for IA to advance. Imagine

what would happen if humans stopped writing original content.

30 The current model of AI could never pass a certain point

because it would never encounter new, innovative ideas.

Eventually, AI would run out of new ideas to share, and our

collective knowledge would stagnate. AI is like moonlight;

its ideas come from the reflected sunlight of human insights.

35 Now, it’s essential to recognize that this contrast

between AI and humans is nothing to fear. Instead, it shows

us why “human + AI” is an ideal work partnership. AI can

perform massive calculations in the blink of an eye at a pace

far superior to even the most intelligent human on the

40 planet. When paired with a human capable of making quick

decisions based on lived experience, judgment, and

practical wisdom, it’s an immensely more powerful tool than

it is on its own.

Adapted from MCCOOL, Chris Dede and David. AI Won’t Take Your Job if You Know About IA. Harvard Graduate School of Education. Available on: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/24/02/ai-wont-take-your-job-ifyou-know-about-ai. Accessed on March 10 th, 2025.

TEXT III

Good Tickle Brain. The A.I. Authorship Question. Available on: https://goodticklebrain. com/home/2023/3/31/the-ai-authorship-question. Accessed on March 20th, 2025.

TEXT IV

Algorithmic Romance: The Bittersweet ‘Love Affair’ Between Humanity and AI

As we move forward, we must remember that AI is not a

panacea, nor is it an inevitable force that we are powerless

to shape. It is a product of human ingenuity and creativity,

and it is up to us to ensure that it is used in ways that benefit

5 all of humanity. This will require a collective effort, a coming

together of diverse perspectives and expertise, and a

willingness to have difficult conversations about the kind of

future we want to create. It will take scientists, artists,

writers, philosophers, neuroscientists and psychologists.

10

Our relationship with AI is a story that is still being written.

It’s a tale of love, fear, and the messy, beautiful complexities

of human existence. It’s a journey of self-discovery, of

grappling with existential questions about what it means to

15 be human in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent

machines. And like any good love story, it’s one that keeps

us on the edge of our seats, eagerly anticipating the next

chapter. This metaphorical ‘love story’ is a reminder that we

have the power to shape our own destiny, to create a world

20 in which technology serves humanity, not the other way

around. It is a challenge to be bold, to be creative, and to

never stop asking the hard questions. For in the end, it is

not the machines that will define us, but the choices we

make and the values we uphold.

Adapted from HUTCHINS, Bob. Algorithmic Romance: The Bittersweet 'Love Affair' Between Humanity and AI. The human voice bridgin silicon and soul. Available on: https://bobhutchins.substack.com/p/algorithmicromance-the-bittersweet?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web. Accessed on March 10th, 2025.

Directions: Read texts I to IV and answer question 48.

Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F).

I. All four of them are sarcastic and critical. ( )

II. All of them acclaimed the use of AI at work. ( )

III. The texts explore AI´s role in replacing human relationships. ( )

IV. Texts III and IV depict consequences of Human-AI collaboration. ( )

V. Texts II and IV have overlapping ideas when it comes to responsible use of AI. ( )

Now, mark the right alternative.

The “love story” metaphor ( l. 18) is primarily used to illustrate

The call for a “collective effort” ( l . 5) implies that the challenges posed by AI require