Língua Inglesa: Fun Facts

Esta proposta de atividade de Língua Inglesa é destinada aos estudantes do 9º ano do Ensino Fundamental – Anos Iniciais

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Fascinating Fun Facts: Discover the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

The world is full of incredible and surprising facts that can turn the most ordinary things into sources of wonder. From the animal kingdom to the human body, here are some fun facts that will leave you amazed!

1. The Heart of an Octopus: Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? Two of them pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body. This unique circulatory system helps them adapt to their underwater environment.

2. Giraffe Necks and Human Similarities: While giraffes are known for their long necks, what’s surprising is that they have the same number of neck bones as humans—just seven! Each vertebra in a giraffe’s neck is elongated, giving them that impressive height.

3. The Eternal Shelf Life of Honey: Honey is a natural marvel when it comes to longevity. It never spoils! Archaeologists have even discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old—and still edible!

4. Your Brain’s Lightning Speed: The human brain is a powerhouse of efficiency. It can send messages to different parts of your body at lightning speed, allowing you to react, think, and move in an instant.

5. Walking Around the World: Over a lifetime, the average person walks the equivalent of three times around the Earth! This adds up to approximately 110,000 miles, showcasing the incredible distances our legs can carry us.

6. Blink and You’ll Miss It: We blink about 15 to 20 times per minute without even realizing it. Blinking helps keep our eyes moist and protected, and in a single day, we blink over 20,000 times!

7. The Mighty Tongue: Though it might not seem like it, the tongue is one of the strongest muscles in the human body. It’s incredibly flexible and plays a crucial role in speaking, eating, and even showing emotions.

8. Cow Friendships: Cows are social animals, and they form close bonds with other cows. They even have best friends and can experience stress when separated from them. This fact adds a new layer of understanding to these gentle creatures.

These fun facts remind us that the world is full of surprises and wonders. Whether it’s the amazing adaptations of animals or the hidden strengths of our own bodies, there’s always something new and fascinating to learn!

Glossary:

Octopus – Polvo

Hearts – Corações

Circulatory – Circulatório

Environment – Ambiente

Giraffe – Girafa

Bones – Ossos

Elongated – Alongado

Longevity – Longevidade

Archaeologists – Arqueólogos

Edible – Comestível

Brain – Cérebro

Messages – Mensagens

Lifetime – Vida (ou “vida útil”)

Distance – Distância

Social – Social

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The Eternal Shelf Life of Honey: Honey is a natural marvel when it comes to longevity. It never spoils! Archaeologists have even discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old—and still edible!

QUESTION 01

De acordo com o texto, os potes de mel encontrados em tumbas egípcias tinham

QUESTION 02

Faça uma pesquisa sobre a informação contida no texto e responda se é realmente um fato ou apenas uma opinião de alguém. 

QUESTION 03

Pesquise mais fun facts e escreva, em inglês,  um que você achar interessante. 

QUESTION 04

A afirmação sobre curiosidades verdadeira é a de que

(A) the human brain can send messages to different parts of the body at a speed of 100 km/h.

(B) giraffes have the same number of neck bones as humans: 5.

(C) cows have best friends and can become stressed when separated from them.

(D) an octopus has only two hearts that pump blood throughout its body.

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Autoria	Profª Drª Sueidy Lourencio
Formação	Letras: Português/Inglês – Doutorado em Educação
Componente Curricular	Língua Inglesa
Habilidades	(EF09LI08) Explorar ambientes virtuais de informação e socialização, analisando a qualidade e a validade das informações veiculadas para despertar a autonomia leitora.
Referências	MAKAR, Barbara W. Primary Phonics. 1. ed. Chicago: Modern Curriculum Press, 2018. KOUSTAFF, Lesley. Oxford Discover. 2. ed. v. 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018. FOLEY, Mike; HALL, Diane. New Total English Elementary student’s book, Essex: Pearson. Education Limited, 2011.

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