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New generation of Indigenous activists battle to save the Amazon
Campaigners in Brazil use drones to document work of self-defence teams trying to stop environmental destruction caused by illegal mining
Batista, who belongs to South America's Macuxi people, is part of a new generation of Indigenous journalists helping chronicle an age-old battle against outside aggression. For centuries, non-Indigenous writers and reporters have flocked to the rainforest region to tell their version of that ancestral fight for survival. Now, a growing cohort of Indigenous communicators are telling their own stories, providing first-hand dispatches from some of the Amazon's most inaccessible and under-reported corners.
"It's dangerous work and we suffer a lot when we're out in the field," said Batista, one of about 26,000 inhabitants of Raposa Serra do Sol, Brazil's second most populous Indigenous territory. "But it really gives me strength because I'm showing the reality of our lives to the world."
"It's my job to monitor the territory: to see who's coming in and who is leaving, to find areas being invaded, and to defend the territory because we cannot live without it," said Batista, who was trained by a local Indigenous association, the Conselho Indígena de Roraima, as part of an initiative called Rede Wakywai, which means "our news" in the local Wapichana language.
The Guardian
Carnival
Carnival of Brazil is an annual Brazilian festival. Rhythm, participation and costumes vary from one region of Brazil to another. In the southeastern cities of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Vitória, huge organized parades are led by samba schools. Carnival is also influenced by African-Brazilian culture. It is the most famous holiday in Brazil.
Ammy is a college student. She wrote in her diary:
For breakfast, I usually have cereal and milk and a piece of fruit – an apple or a banana. If I wake up really hungry then
I’ll also have a piece of bread with jam on it. Sometimes I’ll have eggs, an omelet with cheese and maybe ham. And if
I’m late for class, I’ll just have a cup of coffee.
I don’t have a lot of time in between classes this semester, so for lunch I will typically grab something quick to eat, like a slice of pizza. Or a sandwich, either turkey or bacon with lettuce and tomatoes. Despite the junk food at lunch time, I try to keep healthy by having another piece of fruit or a granola bar for a snack in the middle of the afternoon.
Now, answer: In the text read Ann talks about:
The Irish hollowed out turnips and placed a light inside to keep away the bad Jack. As the legend says, Jack was a man who tricked the devil and after Jack had died he was allowed neither in heaven nor in hell. With a lantern in his hand he began to search for a resting place on Earth. This was the original Jack-o-Lantern. Since celebration came to America from Ireland (Scotland and Wales) people used pumpkins because they were bigger and easier to hollow out than turnips.
This text makes reference to a custom of one of the best-known festivals in the United States:
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Fox and the grapes
It was a very hot and sunny afternoon. A fox, which had been hunting the whole day, was very thirsty. 'How I wish there
was some water, the fox thought to himself.
Just then, he saw bunches of fat and juicy grapes hanging from a vine above his head. The grapes looked ripe and ready to
burst with juice.
'Oh, my! Oh, my!' the fox said as his mouth began to water. 'Sweet grape juice, quench my thirst!'
The fox stood on tiptoe and stretched as high as he could, but the grapes were out of his reach. Not about to give up, the
fox walked back a short distance and took a running leap at the grapes. Again, he could not reach the grapes.
The fox jumped and leapt, again and again, but each time he could not reach the grapes. Until, at last, the fox was tired
and thirstier than ever. 'What a fool I am!' said the fox furiously. 'These grapes are sour and not fit for eating. Why would
I want them anyway?'
Text from question:
Fox and the grapes
It was a very hot and sunny afternoon. A fox, which had been hunting the whole day, was very thirsty. 'How I wish there
was some water, the fox thought to himself.
Just then, he saw bunches of fat and juicy grapes hanging from a vine above his head. The grapes looked ripe and ready to
burst with juice.
'Oh, my! Oh, my!' the fox said as his mouth began to water. 'Sweet grape juice, quench my thirst!'
The fox stood on tiptoe and stretched as high as he could, but the grapes were out of his reach. Not about to give up, the
fox walked back a short distance and took a running leap at the grapes. Again, he could not reach the grapes.
The fox jumped and leapt, again and again, but each time he could not reach the grapes. Until, at last, the fox was tired
and thirstier than ever. 'What a fool I am!' said the fox furiously. 'These grapes are sour and not fit for eating. Why would
I want them anyway?'
"Despite his busy schedule, John always finds time to peruse a few chapters of a book before bedtime."
What does John do before bedtime despite his busy schedule?
O texto III refere-se à questão.
TEXTO III
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to 3 Scientists for Exploring the Nanoworld1
Three pioneering scientists, Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus, and Alexei I. Ekimov, have been honored with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on quantum dots, which are semiconductor particles small enough to significantly alter their electron behavior. These quantum dots, comprising only a few thousand atoms, have applications ranging from enhancing LED lights to potential advancements in solar cells and quantum information encryption.
Semiconductors, essential in powering our modern electronics, traditionally consist of large molecular-level crystals. However, quantum dots are vastly smaller. To provide perspective, the Nobel Foundation likened the size difference between a quantum dot and a soccer ball to that between a soccer ball and the Earth.
These nanoscale dots are now utilized in LED lights to refine color and in televisions to improve resolution. Additionally, they hold potential in the biomedical field, such as in cancer tissue removal. Despite initial skepticism regarding the feasibility of creating such __________________ minuscule particles, this year’s laureates prevailed. Their achievement, particularly Bawendi’s method for crafting specific size, highquality nanoparticles, has propelled technological applications like QLED screens and various imaging in biochemistry and medicine.
However, the announcement of this year's laureates was surrounded by unusual circumstances. Before the official statement from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Swedish media sources leaked the information, citing an email mistakenly sent early from the Academy.
About the winners: Dr. Bawendi, a professor at MIT and a former postdoc under Dr. Brus, was born in France. Dr. Brus, a professor emeritus at Columbia University, was born in the U.S. Dr. Ekimov, once the chief scientist at Nanocrystals Technology in New York, was born in the former Soviet Union.
Their achievements in the realm of nanotechnology have enabled the exploration of distinct properties of extremely small matter, and have had profound implications in various technological domains. Their efforts in the 1980s, which led to the creation of quantum dots, needed further refinement before technological applications could be realized. Their work is regarded as monumental in bridging theoretical concepts with real-world applications. According to the American Chemical Society’s president, Judith Giordan, their discoveries are not just of academic interest but aim to benefit humanity at large.
Upon winning the prize, Dr. Bawendi expressed surprise and honor, emphasizing the significance of sharing the award with his mentor, Dr. Brus. Other notable winners this year include Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their contributions to Covid-19 vaccine development in the Physiology or Medicine category, and Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier in Physics.
(Adapted from "Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to 3 Scientists for Exploring the Nanoworld" by Emma Bubola and Katrina Miller, Oct. 04, 2023)
1 Fonte: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/science/nobelprize-chemistry.html . Acesso em: 04 de outubro de 2023.
O texto III refere-se à questão.
TEXTO III
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to 3 Scientists for Exploring the Nanoworld1
Three pioneering scientists, Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus, and Alexei I. Ekimov, have been honored with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on quantum dots, which are semiconductor particles small enough to significantly alter their electron behavior. These quantum dots, comprising only a few thousand atoms, have applications ranging from enhancing LED lights to potential advancements in solar cells and quantum information encryption.
Semiconductors, essential in powering our modern electronics, traditionally consist of large molecular-level crystals. However, quantum dots are vastly smaller. To provide perspective, the Nobel Foundation likened the size difference between a quantum dot and a soccer ball to that between a soccer ball and the Earth.
These nanoscale dots are now utilized in LED lights to refine color and in televisions to improve resolution. Additionally, they hold potential in the biomedical field, such as in cancer tissue removal. Despite initial skepticism regarding the feasibility of creating such __________________ minuscule particles, this year’s laureates prevailed. Their achievement, particularly Bawendi’s method for crafting specific size, highquality nanoparticles, has propelled technological applications like QLED screens and various imaging in biochemistry and medicine.
However, the announcement of this year's laureates was surrounded by unusual circumstances. Before the official statement from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Swedish media sources leaked the information, citing an email mistakenly sent early from the Academy.
About the winners: Dr. Bawendi, a professor at MIT and a former postdoc under Dr. Brus, was born in France. Dr. Brus, a professor emeritus at Columbia University, was born in the U.S. Dr. Ekimov, once the chief scientist at Nanocrystals Technology in New York, was born in the former Soviet Union.
Their achievements in the realm of nanotechnology have enabled the exploration of distinct properties of extremely small matter, and have had profound implications in various technological domains. Their efforts in the 1980s, which led to the creation of quantum dots, needed further refinement before technological applications could be realized. Their work is regarded as monumental in bridging theoretical concepts with real-world applications. According to the American Chemical Society’s president, Judith Giordan, their discoveries are not just of academic interest but aim to benefit humanity at large.
Upon winning the prize, Dr. Bawendi expressed surprise and honor, emphasizing the significance of sharing the award with his mentor, Dr. Brus. Other notable winners this year include Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their contributions to Covid-19 vaccine development in the Physiology or Medicine category, and Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier in Physics.
(Adapted from "Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to 3 Scientists for Exploring the Nanoworld" by Emma Bubola and Katrina Miller, Oct. 04, 2023)
1 Fonte: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/science/nobelprize-chemistry.html . Acesso em: 04 de outubro de 2023.
O texto III refere-se à questão.
TEXTO III
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to 3 Scientists for Exploring the Nanoworld1
Three pioneering scientists, Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus, and Alexei I. Ekimov, have been honored with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on quantum dots, which are semiconductor particles small enough to significantly alter their electron behavior. These quantum dots, comprising only a few thousand atoms, have applications ranging from enhancing LED lights to potential advancements in solar cells and quantum information encryption.
Semiconductors, essential in powering our modern electronics, traditionally consist of large molecular-level crystals. However, quantum dots are vastly smaller. To provide perspective, the Nobel Foundation likened the size difference between a quantum dot and a soccer ball to that between a soccer ball and the Earth.
These nanoscale dots are now utilized in LED lights to refine color and in televisions to improve resolution. Additionally, they hold potential in the biomedical field, such as in cancer tissue removal. Despite initial skepticism regarding the feasibility of creating such __________________ minuscule particles, this year’s laureates prevailed. Their achievement, particularly Bawendi’s method for crafting specific size, highquality nanoparticles, has propelled technological applications like QLED screens and various imaging in biochemistry and medicine.
However, the announcement of this year's laureates was surrounded by unusual circumstances. Before the official statement from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Swedish media sources leaked the information, citing an email mistakenly sent early from the Academy.
About the winners: Dr. Bawendi, a professor at MIT and a former postdoc under Dr. Brus, was born in France. Dr. Brus, a professor emeritus at Columbia University, was born in the U.S. Dr. Ekimov, once the chief scientist at Nanocrystals Technology in New York, was born in the former Soviet Union.
Their achievements in the realm of nanotechnology have enabled the exploration of distinct properties of extremely small matter, and have had profound implications in various technological domains. Their efforts in the 1980s, which led to the creation of quantum dots, needed further refinement before technological applications could be realized. Their work is regarded as monumental in bridging theoretical concepts with real-world applications. According to the American Chemical Society’s president, Judith Giordan, their discoveries are not just of academic interest but aim to benefit humanity at large.
Upon winning the prize, Dr. Bawendi expressed surprise and honor, emphasizing the significance of sharing the award with his mentor, Dr. Brus. Other notable winners this year include Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their contributions to Covid-19 vaccine development in the Physiology or Medicine category, and Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier in Physics.
(Adapted from "Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to 3 Scientists for Exploring the Nanoworld" by Emma Bubola and Katrina Miller, Oct. 04, 2023)
1 Fonte: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/science/nobelprize-chemistry.html . Acesso em: 04 de outubro de 2023.
O texto II refere-se à questão.
TEXTO II
"Dance the Night"
Dua Lipa
Baby, you can find me under the lights
Diamonds under my eyes
Turn the rhythm up, don't you wanna just
Come along for the ride?
Oh, my outfit so tight
You can see my heartbeat tonight
I can take the heat, baby, best believe
That's the moment I shine
'Cause every romance shakes and it bends
Don't give a damn
When the night's here, I don't do tears
Baby, no chance
I could dance, I could dance, I could dance
Watch me dance, dance the night away
My heart could be burnin', but you won't see it on
my face
Watch me dance, dance the night away (uh-huh)
I'll still keep the party runnin', not one hair out of place (place)
(...)
O texto II refere-se à questão.
TEXTO II
"Dance the Night"
Dua Lipa
Baby, you can find me under the lights
Diamonds under my eyes
Turn the rhythm up, don't you wanna just
Come along for the ride?
Oh, my outfit so tight
You can see my heartbeat tonight
I can take the heat, baby, best believe
That's the moment I shine
'Cause every romance shakes and it bends
Don't give a damn
When the night's here, I don't do tears
Baby, no chance
I could dance, I could dance, I could dance
Watch me dance, dance the night away
My heart could be burnin', but you won't see it on
my face
Watch me dance, dance the night away (uh-huh)
I'll still keep the party runnin', not one hair out of place (place)
(...)
TEXT I
The teaching of the English language in contemporary settings is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. With globalization and the dissolution of geographical barriers, English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching has gained paramount importance. This growth is spurred not only by the desire to engage in international trade or diplomacy but also due to the pervasiveness of English in international media, arts, and technology.
In response, ESL teachers strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that acknowledges the diverse backgrounds and needs of their students. The primary goal is to foster communicative competence, which goes beyond mere linguistic knowledge. It encompasses cultural understanding, pragmatic abilities, and the aptitude to navigate various social situations.
Modern technology plays a pivotal role in this. With digital tools, students can have a more immersive learning experience. Virtual reality, for instance, can transport students to Englishspeaking countries, offering real-world situational practice. Apps and online platforms provide interactive exercises, enhancing vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation skills. These tools, however, are most effective when coupled with a human touch — the nuanced guidance, motivation, and support that only a dedicated teacher can provide.
TEXT I
The teaching of the English language in contemporary settings is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. With globalization and the dissolution of geographical barriers, English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching has gained paramount importance. This growth is spurred not only by the desire to engage in international trade or diplomacy but also due to the pervasiveness of English in international media, arts, and technology.
In response, ESL teachers strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that acknowledges the diverse backgrounds and needs of their students. The primary goal is to foster communicative competence, which goes beyond mere linguistic knowledge. It encompasses cultural understanding, pragmatic abilities, and the aptitude to navigate various social situations.
Modern technology plays a pivotal role in this. With digital tools, students can have a more immersive learning experience. Virtual reality, for instance, can transport students to Englishspeaking countries, offering real-world situational practice. Apps and online platforms provide interactive exercises, enhancing vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation skills. These tools, however, are most effective when coupled with a human touch — the nuanced guidance, motivation, and support that only a dedicated teacher can provide.
TEXT I
The teaching of the English language in contemporary settings is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. With globalization and the dissolution of geographical barriers, English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching has gained paramount importance. This growth is spurred not only by the desire to engage in international trade or diplomacy but also due to the pervasiveness of English in international media, arts, and technology.
In response, ESL teachers strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that acknowledges the diverse backgrounds and needs of their students. The primary goal is to foster communicative competence, which goes beyond mere linguistic knowledge. It encompasses cultural understanding, pragmatic abilities, and the aptitude to navigate various social situations.
Modern technology plays a pivotal role in this. With digital tools, students can have a more immersive learning experience. Virtual reality, for instance, can transport students to Englishspeaking countries, offering real-world situational practice. Apps and online platforms provide interactive exercises, enhancing vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation skills. These tools, however, are most effective when coupled with a human touch — the nuanced guidance, motivation, and support that only a dedicated teacher can provide.
TEXT I
The teaching of the English language in contemporary settings is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. With globalization and the dissolution of geographical barriers, English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching has gained paramount importance. This growth is spurred not only by the desire to engage in international trade or diplomacy but also due to the pervasiveness of English in international media, arts, and technology.
In response, ESL teachers strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that acknowledges the diverse backgrounds and needs of their students. The primary goal is to foster communicative competence, which goes beyond mere linguistic knowledge. It encompasses cultural understanding, pragmatic abilities, and the aptitude to navigate various social situations.
Modern technology plays a pivotal role in this. With digital tools, students can have a more immersive learning experience. Virtual reality, for instance, can transport students to Englishspeaking countries, offering real-world situational practice. Apps and online platforms provide interactive exercises, enhancing vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation skills. These tools, however, are most effective when coupled with a human touch — the nuanced guidance, motivation, and support that only a dedicated teacher can provide.
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).
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