Question

3. Read the fragments in the box below and choose the item that completes

each sentence that follows (▲ or ■). Make inferences.

I. “… like many in this economy, facing unemployment …”
II. “… you may be surprised at the careers that relate to many of the things

you love to do.”
III. “… you can find a wealth of information online …”
IV. “… information from someone currently working in your chosen career.”
V. “… what type of work you will actually be doing …”
SOMOS Educação
a. In fragment I, the prefix un- (as in “unemployment”) means
▲ not; opposite to.
■ again repeatedly.

b. In fragments II and III, the modal verbs may and can express
▲ ability.
■ possibility.

c. In fragments IV and V, the suffix -ly (as in “currently” and “actually”) forms
▲ adjectives.
■ adverbs.

d. In fragment IV, the word currently means
▲ at present.
■ rapidly.

e. In fragment V, the word actually means
▲ at present.
■ really.

4. When it comes to choosing a career, it is important to think about your skills,

that is, the things that you are good at and have the ability to do well. Replace
each icon ✪ with at or with to complete each question below. Then answer
the questions.
a. Are you good ✪ giving advice?
b. Are you good ✪ words?
c. Are you good ✪ solving problems?
d. Are you good ✪ numbers?
e. Are you good ✪ people?

Answer 1

3. a. not, opposite to

b. possibility

c. adverbs

d. at present

4. a. at

b. with

c. at

d. with

e. with