Questão 3441589

• Banca: IBADE
• Órgão: Prefeitura de Vila Velha - ES
• Ano: 2020
• Provas: IBADE - 2020 - Prefeitura de Vila Velha - ES - Professor - Língua Inglesa
• Disciplina: Inglês
• Assuntos: Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Text 1:

How being bilingual can boost your career

Whether you’re fresh out of college or a seasoned executive, insiders agree that fluency in a second language can not only help you stand out among prospective employers, it can also open doors to opportunities that those without foreign language skills might miss. 

In today’s global economy, the ability to communicate in another language has become a significant advantage in the workforce. Research has found that people who speak at least one foreign language have an average annual household income that’s $10,000 higher than the household income of those who only speak English. And about 17 percent of those who speak at least one foreign language earn more than $100,000 a year. 

A recent survey found that nearly 9 out of 10 headhunters in Europe, Latin America, and Asia say that being at least bilingual is critical for success in today’s business environment. And 66 percent of North American recruiters agreed that being bilingual will be increasingly important in the next 10 years. 

“In today’s global economy you really have to understand the way business is done overseas to maximize your potential. A second language equips you for that,” says Alister Wellesley, managing partner of a Connecticut-based recruiting firm. “If you’re doing business overseas, or with someone from overseas, you obtain a certain degree of respect if you’re able to talk in their native language.” 

Language skills can also be key for service industries. At the Willard InterContinental Washington, a luxury hotel a few blocks from the White House, a staff of about 570 represents 42 nations, speaking 19 languages. The Willard’s front-of-house employees such as the concierge speak at least two languages. Bilingualism is not an absolute requirement, but it is desirable, according to Wendi Colby, director of human resources. 

Workers with skills in a second language may have an edge when it comes to climbing Willard’s professional ladder. “The individual that spoke more languages would have a better chance for a managerial role, whatever the next level would be,” Colby says. “They are able to deal with a wide array of clients, employees.” 

So which languages can give you a leg up on the job market? Insiders agree the most popular – and marketable – languages are Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian and Japanese, with a growing emphasis on Mandarin, given China’s booming economy. So let’s learn Mandarin!

“We see demand from a full range of industries,” says Wellesley. “Actually it depends on which company you’re working for and the country in which they’re located.” 

Adapted from: LATHAM-KOENIG, Christina & OXENDEN, Clive. American English File 5. 2nd edition. Oxford: OUP, 2018. 

According to the text, the Willard InterContinental Washington:

• A. is a luxury hotel which hosts 570 employees who work at the White House.
• B. employs 570 concierges who come from 42 different countries.
• C. has a staff of 570 employees who have worked in 42 different nations.
• D. has 42 members in its staff who speak 19 different languages.
• E. employs concierges who can speak at least two languages.

Gabarito: E

Comentários

• Não seria a letra B?

• Ao meu ver nenhum das alternativas. Mas como o colega disse acima poderia ser a B ou a letra É. Seriam as duas alternativas mais propensas a estarem corretas, embora eu não marcasse nenhuma delas. Vejamos:

  Na letra B, ele coloca como se o hotel empregasse 570 "recepcionistas" e não podemos afirmar isso. Sabemos que ele tem 570 "membros da equipe".

  Já na letra E, ele fala que o hotel emprega "recepcionistas" que falam duas línguas. No decorrer do texto é dito que não é um requisito essencial ser bilíngue, mas ajuda na contratação. Talvez, devido ao uso do CAN, que representa possibilidade, a banca tenha assinalada como correta. É uma interpretação dela, concordamos ou não, temos que nos adaptar.

  Gabarito E

• GABARITO: E

  According to the text, the Willard InterContinental Washington

  De acordo com o texto, o Willard InterContinental Washington

  Ao lermos o texto, no 5º parágrafo, percebemos que o Willard InterContinental Washington é um hotel luxuoso, que fica próximo à Casa Branca. Veja:

  "At the Willard InterContinental Washington, a luxury hotel a few blocks from the White House (...)"

  a) is a luxury hotel which hosts 570 employees who work at the White House.

  É um hotel luxuoso que emprega 570 empregados que trabalham na Casa Branca.

  → Errado. Os 570 empregados não trabalham na Casa Grande. O texto diz que são empregados que representam 42 nações e que, ao total, falam 19 línguas.

  b) employs 570 concierges who come from 42 different countries.

  Emprega 570 empregados que vêm de 42 países diferentes.

  → Errado. Eles não vêm de 42 países, mas representam-nos.

  c) has a staff of 570 employees who have worked in 42 different nations.

  Tem uma equipe de 570 empregados que trabalham em 42 nações diferentes.

  → Errado. Não trabalham em 42 nações diferentes. Todos trabalham no hotel e representam 42 nações.

  d) has 42 members in its staff who speak 19 different languages.

  Tem 42 membros na equipe, que falam 19 línguas diferentes.

  → Errado. São 570 pessoas que representam 42 nações diferentes

  e) employs concierges who can speak at least two languages.

  Empregam quem fala pelo menos duas línguas diferentes.

  → Correto. No texto, Wendi Colby, diretor do RH, diz que não é necessário ser bilíngue, mas é desejável para a assunção do cargo. Veja:

  "Bilingualism is not an absolute requirement, but it is desirable, according to Wendi Colby, director of human resources."

  Espero ter ajudado.

  Bons estudos! :)