Questão 18
MACKENZIE 2008
(MACKENZIE - 2008)
Periscope
ISRAEL
Tracking Trauma
by Kevin Peraino
As an increasing number of war vets around the world are diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), some military establishments are questioning the validity of patient claims, given that they often result in financial settlements. In Israel, mental-health experts estimate that more than 3,000 vets suffer from some form of the disorder. ____(I)____, Israeli Defense officials have admitted to hiring private investigators to conduct surveillance on former soldiers to find out ____(II)____ they are faking.
Adapted from Newsweek
The connectors that properly fill in blanks I and II in the text are
However – where
Although – if
Meanwhile – whether
Consequently – who
Therefore – unless
Gabarito:
Meanwhile – whether
Resolução:
Os conectivos que adequadamente preenchem as lacunas I e II no texto são:
• meanwhile = enquanto isso
• whether = se