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The following text refers to questions 12 to 14.Four reasons why I won’t buy the iPhone XThe iPhone X fails to impress me in many ways. Although it’s the most impressive device Apple has built, it does have a number of flaws that are big enough to convince me to stay away from it and get a competing Android handset instead._________(I)____________, plenty of publications______(II)___________all the great features of Apple’s new flagship including its large bezel-less display, upgraded processor, and the addition of wireless charging. It’s extremely easy to get caught up in all the excitement, but if you take a step back and have an honest look at the new device, you’ll quickly realize that the iPhone X isn’t all it’s cracked up to beIt definitely has its faults, which we’ll take a closer look at in this post. Here are four reasons why I won’t buy the iPhone X.1.It doesn’t have the X factorThe iPhone X is packed with the latest technology. It has a dual-camera setup on the back, a bezel-less display, a powerful chipset, and also supports wireless charging. The problem is that these things aren’t really new, as they are already present on a number of Android smartphones.The truth is that the new iPhone lacks the X factor, which is at least one unique feature that would make it stand out from the crowd. Just look at the Android world: the Galaxy S8 has the curved display, the Note 8 comes equipped with the S Pen, Motorola’s high-end handsets have Moto Mods and the Shatter Shield display, and the OnePlus 5 has Dash Charge. These features give the devices a competitive edge over their rivals and can really Influence consumers’ purchasing decisions.2.It’s way too expensiveSamsung took the wraps off the Galaxy Note 8 last month that shocked the public with its high price tag of $929. However, starting at $999, the new iPhone almost makes the Note 8 look like a bargain.It’s the most expensive iPhone to date and based on what it brings to the table compared to the competition, it’s kind of hard — almost impossible — to justify its high price. To have a better idea of just how expensive the iPhone X is, compare it with some of the other high-end smartphones on the market nowadays.3.There’s no fingerprint scanner on boardApple’s business strategy seems a bit weird. Instead of adding features to its devices, the company is actually removing them. After ditching the headphone jack last year, the tech giant is back with another bold move: the iPhone X doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner.The security feature that has become standard on most high-end and mid-range smartphones is replaced by Face ID, which is Apple’s new face recognition technology. To unlock the iPhone, you have to lift it up to your face, make sure the camera is pointing at you, and then swipe up. Unlocking with a scan of the finger is much quicker and easier.4.It doesn’t look sexyLet’s face it, design is important — no one wants an ugly smartphone. While I wouldn’t call the iPhone X ugly, I also wouldn’t call it good-looking. The overall design of the device could be described as bland. It definitely doesn’t stand out from the crowd, and is, to be honest, a bit boring.The first thing I have a problem with is the notch on the top that houses the camera, the proximity sensor, and so forth. I’d rather see a slightly larger bezel on top like on the Note 8 or V30, as it just looks a lot more stylish in my opinion. Aside from that, there really aren’t a lot of bad things to say about the front of the smartphone. I do like the screen-to-body ratio that makes the large device a lot more compact.www.androidauthority.comQuestão n° 12The correct time expression and verb tense used to complete the sentences in the text area)(I) In the last 24 hours; (II) were talking aboutb)(I) 24 hours ago; (II) had been talking aboutc)(I) In the past 24 hours ago: (II) have been talking aboutd)(I) For the last 24 hours; (II) have been talking aboute)(I) In the recent 24 hours; (II) had been talking about

Answer 1

O primeiro espaço em branco deve ser preenchido por uma expressão de tempo. Uma vez que estamos nos referindo as últimas 24 horas do tempo, devemos utilizar a expressão "for the last 24 hours". Já no segundo espaço em branco, devemos utilizar o verbo que diz que a ação está ocorrendo durante esse período de tempo. Desse modo, a opção correta é "have been talking about". Assim, a frase fica "For the last 24 hours, plenty of publications have been talking about (...)".

Portanto, a alternativa correta é: D.