Questão de Língua Inglesa

Text 1 Speech and writing The outward difference between speech and writing is a source of much confusion. Mistaken or "flat earth" views about language appear when we apply to speech inappropriate prescriptive ideas about formal written language. However, it is equally mistaken to suppose that speech has no grammar or distinctive structures and forms – it has. Speech is historically prior to writing, and most people speak long before they are literate. But written English is often seen as more prestigious. However, if either deserves to be called the "real" or original form of the language it is speech. For centuries, in which most ordinary people were technically illiterate, spoken English enabled them to carry out all the business of their daily lives. In the 20th century the development of efficient and inexpensive recording technologies has made it possible for speech to be reliably recorded. It may well be that in the 21st century, speech will no longer be seen as the poor relation of writing, or its less educated precursor. In reality, we use both, but usually we need each for specific purposes. In studying English, you should learn about the underlying grammar of all texts, spoken and written. But you should also learn about structural features specific to each. Disponível em: <http://www.teachit.co.uk/armoore/lang/speech.htm> Acessado em 10/11/2011. Adaptado. Answer the following 3 questions based on Text 1.