Question

The Power of the English Language in Brazil
Simone Corte from Brazil
It's impossible to deny that so many aspects of the American way of life are
widespread all around the world. Of course, it depends on the government
policies between each country and the U.S.A. How pervasive it will be also
depends on the culture of each country.
In Brazil, we have many examples of the so-called exportation of American
culture. Our economy is based on the dollar and the stock market. We have
been using imported products in all commercial sectors, from agriculture to
fashion. We import technology; we import business styles; we import music and
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films.
Sandy Peters
Many people in Brazil
have started thinking But the most impressive thing for me is the power of the English language. We
about globalization as
use English names and words extensively, especially in proper names of
a threat to their
native cultures, most
persons (Jennifer, Eddie, Eric, William), places (The magnolia Park Condominio),
of all to the native
books and magazines (Runner Magazine), restaurants (Baked Potato Pub), and
language.
trade buildings (Executive Center Everest). We also use it for commercial
products, especially things related to the computer and business administration
fields (CIA Informatic Solutions).
Because of all this, many people in Brazil have started thinking about globalization as a threat to their
native cultures, most of all to the native language, Portuguese. In my opinion, we have to protect our
traditions and preserve our language as precious treasures. This doesn't mean that we can not
incorporate other American contributions (like the language) which could enhance our education and
culture without causing us to forget our roots.
In other words, all citizens have to learn first to be proud of their nation and then enjoy other foreign
benefactions as gifts that can open horizons. All knowledge can be a blessing or a curse; it depends on
how the population is able to use it for a good purpose. And people have to be educated soon for this.
Education is everything.
Responda, em Inglês, de acordo com o texto.
1) What is the text about?
2) Who is the author? ..
3) Where is she from? ...
4)what imported products have brazilians been using?​

Answer 1

Resposta:

1 - the influence that the USA, as a whole, including its language (english) and the dollar market, has on brazil

2 - simone corte

3 - brazil

4 - technology, business styles, music, summing up, imported products in all commercial sectors from agriculture to fashion.