Escola Secundária de Nelas Ano letivo 2021/ 2022

Componente de formação: Geral Teste

Módulo/UFCD: 9 “Going digital – a comunicação no
Disciplina: Inglês mundo profissional”

Aluno: N.º Turma _Classificação

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A. Listen to the song “Jealousy, jealousy” and circle the words you hear. (10 x 2 = 20 points)
I kinda wanna throw my (1) phone/ book across the room
'Cause all I see are girls too (2) perfect/good to be true
With paper-white teeth and perfect bodies
Wish I didn't (3) bother/care
I know their beauty's not my lack
But it feels like that weight is on my (4) back/ track
And I can't let it go

Com-comparison is killin' me slowly

I think I think too much
'Bout kids who don't (5) love/know me
I'm so sick of myself
I'd rather be, rather be
Anyone, anyone else
My jealousy, jealousy started followin' me
Started followin' me

And I see everyone gettin' all the things (6) I/ they want
I'm happy for them, but then again, I'm not
Just cool (7) preppy/vintage clothes and vacation photos
I can't stand it
Oh God, I sound (8) crazy/nuts
Their win is not my loss
I know it's true, but
I can't help gettin' caught up in it all

Com-comparison is (9) killin'/ getting’ me slowly

I think I think too much
'Bout kids who don't know me
I'm so sick of (10) them/myself
Rather be, rather be
Anyone, anyone else
My jealousy, jealousy (yeah)

All your friends are so cool, you go out every night

In your daddy's nice car, yeah, you're livin' the life
Got a pretty face, a pretty boyfriend, too
I wanna be you so bad and I don't even know you
All I see is what I should have/be
Happier, prettier, jealousy, jealousy
All I see is what I should be
I'm losin' it, all I get's jealousy, jealousy
Olivia Rodrigo “Jeaulosy, jealousy (shortened)
B. Read the text carefully.
The importance of social media in business
The importance of social media in business is growing at warp speed. With more and more people joining
social media sites and using them regularly/efficiently, the social media industry is bound to become bigger in the
coming years. It’s booming like never before.
With such amazing growth, every business today needs to leverage proper social media channels in the
best possible way. Not because it’s the “in thing”, and not because it sounds simple, but because their target
audience is hanging around the popular social networks. And they’re engaging with their favorite brands and
connecting with them on different levels.
By giving your business brand the social media touch, you not only generate more business but also
connect with your customers better and serve them on a higher level. It actually makes your digital marketing
easier.
According to an infographic published by Ambassador, 71% of consumers are more likely to recommend a
brand to others if they have a positive experience with it on social media. Your business definitely needs to
leverage sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to keep up with the competition. Every business needs it. The
importance of social media in business is now more prominent than ever.
in https://www.lyfemarketing.com (shortened and adapted)

1. Say whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). (6X2p=12p)
1.1. The importance of social media in the business area is becoming bigger._____
1.2. Businesses must have a presence in social media. _____
1.3. Social media public is not using social networks. _____
1.4. People connect with their favorite brands. _____
1.5. Digital marketing is more difficult with social media. _____
1.6. Most consumers’ recommendation is influenced by social media experience. _____

2. Correct the false ones. (8p)

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C. Answer the following questions about the text. Choose the correct option. (4x4p=16p)

1. Why do businesses need to have a social media channel?

a) their public is there b) it’s a Government requirement c) it’s the only marketing tool nowadays

2. What are the advantages of social media, according to the text?

a) free exposure b) fewer costs c) more business and connection with customers

3. What are people willing to do if they have a positive experience with a brand’s social media ?

a) complaint b) recommendation c) negative comment

4. Which social media are mentioned in the text?

a) Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn b) Facebook, Twitter and Instagram c) Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok
D. Vocabulary. Match the words on the left with the right equivalent on the right.
(4x2p=8p)

1.warp speed (l.1) _____a to control

2.bound (l.2) _____b growing
3.booming (l.3) _____c certain
4. to leverage (l.4) _____d very fast

E. What do the following words refer back to? (5x2p=10p)

1. them (line 2) __________________

2. It (line 3) _________________
3. their (line 4) _________________
4. they (line 5) __________________
5. them (line 6) _________________________

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Language use

A. Complete using words from the box. (8x6p=48p)

Business and social media
Nowadays companies need to be present in ______________ media channels. Because the _____________ has
gone digital, more and more people do _____________ shopping and almost everyone has an account on some
social _____________, which provides opportunities to contact people and brands _______________ and at all
time. Businesses depend on customers’ posts, comments and ____________ to widen their sales.
Selling is right at the tip of your ______________, you aren’t likely to be very successful if you depend on
_________________ marketing strategies only.

traditional social likes finger world online everywhere network

B. Rewrite the following sentences in the PASSIVE. Start as suggested. (4x7p=28p)

A

1. Companies open social media accounts.

Social __________________________________________________________________________________

2. In the past, people watched traditional publicity.

In the past, traditional ____________________________________________________________________

3. Social media will influence the shopping experience.

The shopping ___________________________________________________________________________

4. International brands control multiple channels.

Multiple channels ________________________________________________________________________
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Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using social media in businesses. Use the prompts to guide
you. Write about 50-100 words. (50p)
You may talk about:
 If brands are affected positively or negatively by social media;
 What type of consequence may customer’s comments bring;
 Your personal experience on brands’ social media.
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Good Work!
Your English Teacher
Nuno Costa