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Q3701742 Inglês

Text 9 


Becoming


Back in the ancestral homeland of Michelle Obama, black women were rarely granted the honorific Miss or Mrs., but were addressed by their first name, or simply as "gal" or "auntie" or worse. This so openly demeaned them that many black women, long after they had left the South, refused to answer if called by their first name. A mother and father in 1970s Texas named their newborn "Miss" so that white people would have no choice but to address their daughter by that title. Black women were meant for the field, or the kitchen, or for use as they saw fit. They were, by definition, not ladies. The very idea of a black woman as first lady of the land, well, that would have been unthinkable.


Disponível em: www.nytimes.com. Acesso em: 28 dez. 2019 (adaptado).

A crítica do livro de memórias de Michelle Obama, ex-primeira-dama dos EUA, aborda a história das relações humanas na cidade natal da autora. Nesse contexto, o uso do vocábulo “unthinkable” ressalta que
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Q3701740 Inglês

Text 8


THE ROLE OF TEXTBOOKS IN A LANGUAGE PROGRAM


Textbooks are a key component in most language programs. In some situations they serve as the basis for much of the language input learners receive and the language practice that occurs in the classroom. They may provide the basis for the content of the lessons, the balance of skills taught and the kinds of language practice the students take part in. in other situations, the textbook may serve primarily to supplement the teacher’s instruction. For learners, the textbook may provide the major source of contact they have with the language apart from input provided by the teacher. In the case of inexperienced teachers, textbooks may also serve as a form of teacher training. – they provide ideas on how to plan and teach lessons as well as formats that teachers can use. Much of the language teaching that occurs throughout the world today could not take place without the extensive use of commercial textbooks. Learning how to use and adapt textbooks is hence an important part of a teacher’s professional knowledge. 

According to the text, the use of textbooks 
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Q3701739 Inglês

Text 8


THE ROLE OF TEXTBOOKS IN A LANGUAGE PROGRAM


Textbooks are a key component in most language programs. In some situations they serve as the basis for much of the language input learners receive and the language practice that occurs in the classroom. They may provide the basis for the content of the lessons, the balance of skills taught and the kinds of language practice the students take part in. in other situations, the textbook may serve primarily to supplement the teacher’s instruction. For learners, the textbook may provide the major source of contact they have with the language apart from input provided by the teacher. In the case of inexperienced teachers, textbooks may also serve as a form of teacher training. – they provide ideas on how to plan and teach lessons as well as formats that teachers can use. Much of the language teaching that occurs throughout the world today could not take place without the extensive use of commercial textbooks. Learning how to use and adapt textbooks is hence an important part of a teacher’s professional knowledge. 

What is the text mainly about? 
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Q3701734 Inglês

Algumas cidades ao redor do mundo ajudaram no crescimento do número de usuários de bicicletas das seguintes maneiras:


1) O Japão deu atenção considerável aos motociclistas, aumentando o número de estacionamentos para bicicletas.

2) A Alemanha Ocidental adotou regras menos restritivas para quem era favorável ao uso da bicicleta.

3) A cidade de Copenhague está determinada a bloquear o uso de cerca de 2.300 bicicletas pelo público.

4) Em Lima, Peru, as pessoas que têm uma família grande podem comprar bicicletas usando um programa especial de empréstimo.

5) A estratégia do Japão para motivar as pessoas a preferir usar bicicletas em vez de carros favoreceu a economia e o espaço livre.


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Q3701725 Inglês

Text 1 


TEXT NECK: A Global Epidemic Living in the modern digital age certainly has its benefits. We all enjoy the conveniences contemporary electronic technology offers, especially our mobile handheld devices. How did we ever live without the endless amounts of information, instant results and ability to interact and communicate, all at our fingertips? However, with all the advantages we gain from mobile technology comes the risk of serious and permanent health problems. TEXT NECK IS A GLOBAL EPIDEMIC! 'Text Neck' is a world-wide health concern, affecting millions of all ages and from all walks of life. Widespread overuse of handheld mobile technology is resulting in a harmful and dangerous physical condition on the human body, which is known as Text Neck. Dr. Dean Fishman is a Chiropractor in Plantation Florida, and a leading health care provider for technology induced injuries. Dr. Fishman originated the phrase 'Text Neck' to explain the repeated stress injury to the body caused by excessive texting and overuse of all handheld electronic devices. The term, and the health condition, is derived from the onset of cervical spinal degeneration resulting from the repeated stress of frequent forward head flexion while looking down at the screens of mobile devices and 'texting' for long periods of time. While 'Text Neck' is certainly a new medical term, the condition is impacting millions and is a growing critical global concern. Of the 6 billion people in the world, over 4 billion have mo SSA – 2ª Fase 1º Dia Página 21 In his quest to treat those suffering from the painful and harmful affects of Text Neck, Dr. Dean Fishman founded the Text Neck Institute in Plantation, Florida. Leading the way and breaking new ground, Dr. Fishman is a pioneer in treating technology related injuries. The Text Neck Institute is at the forefront of advanced tech-injury research and treatment. Included in our treatment for Text Neck is Chiropractic Care, Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Spinal Decompression Therapy, and Excercise Planning. Dr. Fishman is an outspoken advocate of Text Neck Prevention through 'Proper Use' education. Dr. Dean Fishman is respected as an authority in educating mobile technology users how to utilize their hand held devices properly, allowing them to enjoy modern technology without suffering from Text Neck. He has also created 'The Text Neck Indicator,' a Mobile Application that alerts users when they are operating their mobile device in an 'at-risk' position, triggering that user to maintain safe and risk-free operation.


Disponível em: http://text-neck.com/Adaptado. Acesso em: 27/07/15  

What does “text neck” mean in Portuguese? 
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Q3701724 Inglês

Text 1 


TEXT NECK: A Global Epidemic Living in the modern digital age certainly has its benefits. We all enjoy the conveniences contemporary electronic technology offers, especially our mobile handheld devices. How did we ever live without the endless amounts of information, instant results and ability to interact and communicate, all at our fingertips? However, with all the advantages we gain from mobile technology comes the risk of serious and permanent health problems. TEXT NECK IS A GLOBAL EPIDEMIC! 'Text Neck' is a world-wide health concern, affecting millions of all ages and from all walks of life. Widespread overuse of handheld mobile technology is resulting in a harmful and dangerous physical condition on the human body, which is known as Text Neck. Dr. Dean Fishman is a Chiropractor in Plantation Florida, and a leading health care provider for technology induced injuries. Dr. Fishman originated the phrase 'Text Neck' to explain the repeated stress injury to the body caused by excessive texting and overuse of all handheld electronic devices. The term, and the health condition, is derived from the onset of cervical spinal degeneration resulting from the repeated stress of frequent forward head flexion while looking down at the screens of mobile devices and 'texting' for long periods of time. While 'Text Neck' is certainly a new medical term, the condition is impacting millions and is a growing critical global concern. Of the 6 billion people in the world, over 4 billion have mo SSA – 2ª Fase 1º Dia Página 21 In his quest to treat those suffering from the painful and harmful affects of Text Neck, Dr. Dean Fishman founded the Text Neck Institute in Plantation, Florida. Leading the way and breaking new ground, Dr. Fishman is a pioneer in treating technology related injuries. The Text Neck Institute is at the forefront of advanced tech-injury research and treatment. Included in our treatment for Text Neck is Chiropractic Care, Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Spinal Decompression Therapy, and Excercise Planning. Dr. Fishman is an outspoken advocate of Text Neck Prevention through 'Proper Use' education. Dr. Dean Fishman is respected as an authority in educating mobile technology users how to utilize their hand held devices properly, allowing them to enjoy modern technology without suffering from Text Neck. He has also created 'The Text Neck Indicator,' a Mobile Application that alerts users when they are operating their mobile device in an 'at-risk' position, triggering that user to maintain safe and risk-free operation.


Disponível em: http://text-neck.com/Adaptado. Acesso em: 27/07/15  

According to the text, Dr. Dean Fishman:


I. is a leading health care provider for technology induced injuries.

II. originated the phrase 'Text Neck' to explain the repeated stress injury to the body caused by excessive texting.

III. is a Chiropractor in Plantation, Florida.

IV. is a pioneer in treating technology related injuries.

V. founded the Text Neck Institute in Plantation, Florida. 


It is CORRECT 

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Q3701723 Inglês

Text 1 


TEXT NECK: A Global Epidemic Living in the modern digital age certainly has its benefits. We all enjoy the conveniences contemporary electronic technology offers, especially our mobile handheld devices. How did we ever live without the endless amounts of information, instant results and ability to interact and communicate, all at our fingertips? However, with all the advantages we gain from mobile technology comes the risk of serious and permanent health problems. TEXT NECK IS A GLOBAL EPIDEMIC! 'Text Neck' is a world-wide health concern, affecting millions of all ages and from all walks of life. Widespread overuse of handheld mobile technology is resulting in a harmful and dangerous physical condition on the human body, which is known as Text Neck. Dr. Dean Fishman is a Chiropractor in Plantation Florida, and a leading health care provider for technology induced injuries. Dr. Fishman originated the phrase 'Text Neck' to explain the repeated stress injury to the body caused by excessive texting and overuse of all handheld electronic devices. The term, and the health condition, is derived from the onset of cervical spinal degeneration resulting from the repeated stress of frequent forward head flexion while looking down at the screens of mobile devices and 'texting' for long periods of time. While 'Text Neck' is certainly a new medical term, the condition is impacting millions and is a growing critical global concern. Of the 6 billion people in the world, over 4 billion have mo SSA – 2ª Fase 1º Dia Página 21 In his quest to treat those suffering from the painful and harmful affects of Text Neck, Dr. Dean Fishman founded the Text Neck Institute in Plantation, Florida. Leading the way and breaking new ground, Dr. Fishman is a pioneer in treating technology related injuries. The Text Neck Institute is at the forefront of advanced tech-injury research and treatment. Included in our treatment for Text Neck is Chiropractic Care, Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Spinal Decompression Therapy, and Excercise Planning. Dr. Fishman is an outspoken advocate of Text Neck Prevention through 'Proper Use' education. Dr. Dean Fishman is respected as an authority in educating mobile technology users how to utilize their hand held devices properly, allowing them to enjoy modern technology without suffering from Text Neck. He has also created 'The Text Neck Indicator,' a Mobile Application that alerts users when they are operating their mobile device in an 'at-risk' position, triggering that user to maintain safe and risk-free operation.


Disponível em: http://text-neck.com/Adaptado. Acesso em: 27/07/15  

According to the text, “text neck” is a result of: 


I. widespread overuse of handheld mobile technology.

II. a modern digital age we are living in.

III. a global epidemic caused by texting in an overuse way.

IV. looking down at the screens of mobile devices and ‘texting’ for long periods of time.

V. the repeated stress injury to the body caused by excessive texting and overuse of all handheld electronic devices. 


It is CORRECT 

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Q3700285 Inglês

Read the following text and answer the question.


What does a sustainable smartphone look like?


            In a bid to reduce global electronic waste, Fairphone has created a smartphone that owners can repair themselves. What makes its technology so sustainable?

        "This is my phone's camera," says Bas van Abel, holding a small, square component aloft. He has just removed it from his smartphone, using a tiny screwdriver.

        "There's eight components in total which can be removed and replaced," he says, as he meticulously disassembles his entire smartphone, placing the camera alongside his phone battery, USB port, screen and loudspeaker.

        Van Abel is the co-founder of the Dutch social enterprise Fairphone, which claims to have built "the world's most sustainable smartphone". But with a complex product containing rare metals and components from all over the world, just how sustainable can a smartphone be?

        Founded in 2013 in Amsterdam, Fairphone makes Android smartphones which can easily be exchanged, customized and repaired by their owners. By enabling and encouraging people to fix their phones, rather than throwing them away as soon as a component breaks, Fairphone hopes to help reduce electronic waste.


Available at: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20231121-whatdoes-a-sustainable-smartphone-look-like.

In the text, it is said that "Van Abel is the co-founder of the Dutch social enterprise Fairphone". Dutch is the nationality of which country?
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Q3700284 Inglês

Read the following text and answer the question.


What does a sustainable smartphone look like?


            In a bid to reduce global electronic waste, Fairphone has created a smartphone that owners can repair themselves. What makes its technology so sustainable?

        "This is my phone's camera," says Bas van Abel, holding a small, square component aloft. He has just removed it from his smartphone, using a tiny screwdriver.

        "There's eight components in total which can be removed and replaced," he says, as he meticulously disassembles his entire smartphone, placing the camera alongside his phone battery, USB port, screen and loudspeaker.

        Van Abel is the co-founder of the Dutch social enterprise Fairphone, which claims to have built "the world's most sustainable smartphone". But with a complex product containing rare metals and components from all over the world, just how sustainable can a smartphone be?

        Founded in 2013 in Amsterdam, Fairphone makes Android smartphones which can easily be exchanged, customized and repaired by their owners. By enabling and encouraging people to fix their phones, rather than throwing them away as soon as a component breaks, Fairphone hopes to help reduce electronic waste.


Available at: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20231121-whatdoes-a-sustainable-smartphone-look-like.

Which of the following words is mentioned on the text and is one of the parts of the cellphone? 
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Q3700283 Inglês

Read the following text and answer the question.


What does a sustainable smartphone look like?


            In a bid to reduce global electronic waste, Fairphone has created a smartphone that owners can repair themselves. What makes its technology so sustainable?

        "This is my phone's camera," says Bas van Abel, holding a small, square component aloft. He has just removed it from his smartphone, using a tiny screwdriver.

        "There's eight components in total which can be removed and replaced," he says, as he meticulously disassembles his entire smartphone, placing the camera alongside his phone battery, USB port, screen and loudspeaker.

        Van Abel is the co-founder of the Dutch social enterprise Fairphone, which claims to have built "the world's most sustainable smartphone". But with a complex product containing rare metals and components from all over the world, just how sustainable can a smartphone be?

        Founded in 2013 in Amsterdam, Fairphone makes Android smartphones which can easily be exchanged, customized and repaired by their owners. By enabling and encouraging people to fix their phones, rather than throwing them away as soon as a component breaks, Fairphone hopes to help reduce electronic waste.


Available at: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20231121-whatdoes-a-sustainable-smartphone-look-like.

According to the text, it is correct to state that
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Q3700281 Inglês
Read the following text and answer the question.

Birmingham Festival praised in report

        Birmingham Festival 23 had a positive economic and cultural impact on the city, according to a new report.
        The free, nine-day outdoor event this summer saw a footfall of 123,500, the Birmingham City Council document found.
        The festival in Centenary Park was made up of 153 projects and performances from more than 800 artists. It was created to mark the first anniversary of the city hosting the Commonwealth Games.
        About 80% of attendees agreed with the statement the event made them feel proud of their local area, the report said.
        Most people who visited - 85% - were from Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands.

Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g23892drlo. 
In the text, it is mentioned that the festival "had a positive economic and cultural impact on the city". Therefore, it is correct to say that
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Q3698431 Inglês

Department Store


The first department store was created in Paris, in 1850. It was conceived as a big place with a lot of options in products and brands. They wouldn’t sell just a specific product: there you could find clothes, shoes, jewels, make up and many others things. That concept remained until today. So, if you want to buy many things with good prices, you can choose from one of the thousands in the world.


Every year, on the day after Thanksgiving, most of this stores have a big sale called Black Friday. On this day, it is possible to buy products with big discounts and you also have the option to buy things online. In 2016, more than 154 million people spent USD 3,3 billion dollars shopping only on the internet.


Fonte:

https://www.wizard.com.br/idiomas/textos-

sem-ingles-para-iniciantes/



According to the text, the day before the Black Friday big sale is calebrated 


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Q3686231 Inglês
This ancient Greek warship ruled the Mediterranean


    Fast, maneuverable, and dangerous, the trireme was the most feared ship in ancient Greece. With powerful bronze rams and the ability to turn on a dime, it would leave enemy ships dead in the water by punching holes in their sides or smashing their oars. In his Histories, Herodotus writes how Greek naval dominance owed so much to the brilliant use of triremes in battle.

    In the fifth century B.C., Athenian shipyards had the capacity for over 300 triremes, the most famous warships of antiquity. The trireme—a term derived from the Greek trieres, “three rows of oars”—was the result of the continuous development of naval technology in the Greek world. The epic poem Iliad (attributed to Homer, and written in the eighth century B.C.) mentions ships called triaconters and penteconters, vessels that were crewed by 30 or 50 men, respectively. Biremes, with two rows of oarsmen, are recorded on eighth-century B.C. reliefs. At the beginning of the seventh century B.C., accumulated experience led to new technical advances, and the much more sophisticated trireme model appeared.


(Fonte: National Geographic - adaptado.)
According to the text, check the CORRECT alternative: 
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Q3686228 Inglês
This ancient Greek warship ruled the Mediterranean


    Fast, maneuverable, and dangerous, the trireme was the most feared ship in ancient Greece. With powerful bronze rams and the ability to turn on a dime, it would leave enemy ships dead in the water by punching holes in their sides or smashing their oars. In his Histories, Herodotus writes how Greek naval dominance owed so much to the brilliant use of triremes in battle.

    In the fifth century B.C., Athenian shipyards had the capacity for over 300 triremes, the most famous warships of antiquity. The trireme—a term derived from the Greek trieres, “three rows of oars”—was the result of the continuous development of naval technology in the Greek world. The epic poem Iliad (attributed to Homer, and written in the eighth century B.C.) mentions ships called triaconters and penteconters, vessels that were crewed by 30 or 50 men, respectively. Biremes, with two rows of oarsmen, are recorded on eighth-century B.C. reliefs. At the beginning of the seventh century B.C., accumulated experience led to new technical advances, and the much more sophisticated trireme model appeared.


(Fonte: National Geographic - adaptado.)
According to the text, check C for Correct and I for Incorrect alternatives. After that, check the alternative that presents the CORRECT sequence:

(_) Athenian shipyards had the capacity of 300 rowers. (_) Triremes were used to punch holes in the sides of other ships. (_) The name trireme is due to the number of bronze rams in the ship.
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Q3681698 Inglês
Advancing adult age is associated with profound changes in body composition, the principal component of which is a decrease in skeletal muscle mass. This age-related loss in skeletal muscle has been referred to as: 
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Q3681688 Inglês
Nutritional status directly influences the results of cancer treatment. Select an alternative that does not correspond to an objective of nutritional therapy for cancer patients.
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Q3679731 Inglês
Students are analyzing a set of news articles written by different authors from various English-speaking countries. The articles discuss the implications of climate change on global economies and the environment. Students are tasked with identifying the authors' viewpoints and summarizing their arguments.
Which language and culture-related skill does this task best develop? 
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Q3679726 Inglês
The social use of language in professional environments has become more diverse and dynamic than ever. From the polished and informative style found in newspaper articles that captivate readers, to the clear and concise language of instructional materials guiding us through complex tasks, and the articulate and persuasive discourse of lectures that leave a lasting impact, the language in the professional realm varies widely to serve different purposes. Furthermore, as English learners, it's important to be well-versed in an array of communication styles to meet various needs. Students may require the ability to comprehend and engage with news articles to stay informed, craft persuasive advertisements to market products effectively, understand technical manuals for operating machinery, compose emails for professional correspondence, appreciate the nuances of song lyrics, and much more.

In the context of English language learning, what is the significance of understanding and practicing communication styles used in professional settings? 
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Q3679723 Inglês
Read the excerpt to answer question .

October 9th 1942


“Today I have nothing but dismal and depressing news to report. Our many Jewish friends and acquaintances are being taken away in droves. The Gestapo is treating them very roughly and transporting them in cattle cars to Westerbork, the big camp in Drenthe to which they’re sending all the Jews. Miep told us about someone who’d managed to escape from there. It must be terrible in Westerbork. The people get almost nothing to eat, much less to drink, as water is available only one hour a day, and there’s only one toilet and sink for several thousand people. Men and women sleep in the same room, and women and children often have their heads shaved. Escape is almost impossible; many people look Jewish, and they’re branded by their shorn heads. If it’s that bad in Holland, what must it be like in those faraway and uncivilized places where the Germans are sending them? We assume that most of them are being murdered. The English radio says they’re being gassed. Perhaps that’s the quickest way to die. I feel terrible. Miep’s accounts of these horrors are so heartrending… Fine specimens of humanity, those Germans, and to think I’m actually one of them! No, that’s not true, Hitler took away our nationality long ago. And besides, there are no greater enemies on earth than the Germans and Jews.”

The Diary of Anne Frank 1942-1944 
The passage from Anne Frank's diary can be seen as an example of: 
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Q3679722 Inglês
Read the excerpt to answer question .

October 9th 1942


“Today I have nothing but dismal and depressing news to report. Our many Jewish friends and acquaintances are being taken away in droves. The Gestapo is treating them very roughly and transporting them in cattle cars to Westerbork, the big camp in Drenthe to which they’re sending all the Jews. Miep told us about someone who’d managed to escape from there. It must be terrible in Westerbork. The people get almost nothing to eat, much less to drink, as water is available only one hour a day, and there’s only one toilet and sink for several thousand people. Men and women sleep in the same room, and women and children often have their heads shaved. Escape is almost impossible; many people look Jewish, and they’re branded by their shorn heads. If it’s that bad in Holland, what must it be like in those faraway and uncivilized places where the Germans are sending them? We assume that most of them are being murdered. The English radio says they’re being gassed. Perhaps that’s the quickest way to die. I feel terrible. Miep’s accounts of these horrors are so heartrending… Fine specimens of humanity, those Germans, and to think I’m actually one of them! No, that’s not true, Hitler took away our nationality long ago. And besides, there are no greater enemies on earth than the Germans and Jews.”

The Diary of Anne Frank 1942-1944 
In the passage, the author of the diary speculates on the fate of the Jewish people being transported to other places. What does she believe is happening to most of them? 
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Respostas
2701: A
2702: C
2703: D
2704: E
2705: A
2706: B
2707: D
2708: E
2709: B
2710: A
2711: D
2712: C
2713: C
2714: D
2715: A
2716: B
2717: D
2718: D
2719: A
2720: D