(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Medium of English

Select one of the poems provided below and, considering the use of if-clauses, answer the following questions: 1. Identify and explain the meaning of an if-clause in a stanza of the chosen poem. 2. Rewrite the selected stanza replacing the if-clause with its result, maintaining the original meaning of the poem. Poem 1: 'If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain.' - Emily Dickinson. Poem 2: 'If all the world and love were young, And truth in every shepherd's tongue, These pretty pleasures might me move To live with thee and be thy love.' - Christopher Marlowe. Choose one of the poems to perform the proposed activities.

In the presentation of the famous English-speaking city, the verb 'to be' plays a fundamental role in expressing the identity and current state of the city, as well as the qualities and characteristics of its landmarks, culture, and people. For example, 'The Tower Bridge is an iconic symbol of London, representing its rich history and connection with the world.' Here, 'is' is used to describe the singular subject 'The Tower Bridge' and to attribute the quality of being an 'iconic symbol' to it. Additionally, 'London is a vibrant metropolis with a diverse population.' In this sentence, 'is' is used with the singular subject 'London' to express the quality of being 'vibrant' and the characteristic of having a 'diverse population.' Furthermore, 'The museums in the city are renowned for their extensive collections.' The plural form 'are' is used with the plural subject 'The museums' to convey that they are 'renowned' and to describe the quality of their 'extensive collections.' The verb 'to be' thus helps to clarify the current state and existence of the city's landmarks, culture, and people, while allowing for the expression of their qualities and characteristics, which are integral to the city's identity and character.

Consider the following excerpt from the short story 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett: 'The door of her room was ajar and the sound came down the corridor, a far-off faint sound of fretful crying.' In this context, which word is a false friend, meaning it does not have the same meaning in Portuguese and English, even though it may seem similar?