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Q3993450 Inglês
Read the short dialogue below and answer the question:
Chief Engineer: "We have detected a minor fuel leak in the engine room."
Captain: "Understood. Inform the crew and initiate containment protocols immediately."
Chief Engineer: "Aye, Captain."
What describes the social function of this interaction?
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Q3993448 Inglês
Shipbuilder sued by owner, operator of ship in deadly Baltimore bridge collapse


The owner and operator of the container ship involved in a deadly Baltimore bridge collapse in March 2024 are suing the ship's builder, alleging a defective control panel design caused a power outage that led to the disaster.

The Dali twice lost power as it was departing Baltimore harbor and drifted out of control into a support of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing the span and killing six highway workers.

The collapse also caused an extended supply chain snarl at the Port of Baltimore, which hosts a major coal terminal and had been the leading U.S. hub for vehicle imports.

In a lawsuit filed July 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, owner Grace Ocean Private Limited and operator Synergy Marine Private Limited accused Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the ship's builder, of negligence that caused the fatal incident.

The plaintiffs charged that a defective design, specifically a loose wire in an electrical switchboard, caused a power outage at 1:25 a.m. the night of the collapse, cutting power to the engine and steering systems.

The National Transportation Safety Board in a 2024 report found that a cable that should have connected to a control for blackout protection was loose. That could have caused the switchboard to lose power without being detected.

Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine have denied wrongdoing since April 2024 but late that same year agreed to pay $102 million for civil claims brought by the federal government and other incident-related costs. 

The plaintiffs are seeking damages for vessel repairs and coverage for any third party claims.



https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shipbuilder-sued-by-owner-operato r-of-ship-in-deadly-baltimore-bridge-collapse 
According to the article, what additional consequence did the bridge collapse have beyond the loss of life?
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Q3993447 Inglês
Shipbuilder sued by owner, operator of ship in deadly Baltimore bridge collapse


The owner and operator of the container ship involved in a deadly Baltimore bridge collapse in March 2024 are suing the ship's builder, alleging a defective control panel design caused a power outage that led to the disaster.

The Dali twice lost power as it was departing Baltimore harbor and drifted out of control into a support of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing the span and killing six highway workers.

The collapse also caused an extended supply chain snarl at the Port of Baltimore, which hosts a major coal terminal and had been the leading U.S. hub for vehicle imports.

In a lawsuit filed July 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, owner Grace Ocean Private Limited and operator Synergy Marine Private Limited accused Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the ship's builder, of negligence that caused the fatal incident.

The plaintiffs charged that a defective design, specifically a loose wire in an electrical switchboard, caused a power outage at 1:25 a.m. the night of the collapse, cutting power to the engine and steering systems.

The National Transportation Safety Board in a 2024 report found that a cable that should have connected to a control for blackout protection was loose. That could have caused the switchboard to lose power without being detected.

Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine have denied wrongdoing since April 2024 but late that same year agreed to pay $102 million for civil claims brought by the federal government and other incident-related costs. 

The plaintiffs are seeking damages for vessel repairs and coverage for any third party claims.



https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shipbuilder-sued-by-owner-operato r-of-ship-in-deadly-baltimore-bridge-collapse 
What is the main reason the ship's owner and operator are suing Hyundai Heavy Industries?
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Q3993446 Inglês
Shipbuilder sued by owner, operator of ship in deadly Baltimore bridge collapse


The owner and operator of the container ship involved in a deadly Baltimore bridge collapse in March 2024 are suing the ship's builder, alleging a defective control panel design caused a power outage that led to the disaster.

The Dali twice lost power as it was departing Baltimore harbor and drifted out of control into a support of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing the span and killing six highway workers.

The collapse also caused an extended supply chain snarl at the Port of Baltimore, which hosts a major coal terminal and had been the leading U.S. hub for vehicle imports.

In a lawsuit filed July 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, owner Grace Ocean Private Limited and operator Synergy Marine Private Limited accused Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the ship's builder, of negligence that caused the fatal incident.

The plaintiffs charged that a defective design, specifically a loose wire in an electrical switchboard, caused a power outage at 1:25 a.m. the night of the collapse, cutting power to the engine and steering systems.

The National Transportation Safety Board in a 2024 report found that a cable that should have connected to a control for blackout protection was loose. That could have caused the switchboard to lose power without being detected.

Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine have denied wrongdoing since April 2024 but late that same year agreed to pay $102 million for civil claims brought by the federal government and other incident-related costs. 

The plaintiffs are seeking damages for vessel repairs and coverage for any third party claims.



https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shipbuilder-sued-by-owner-operato r-of-ship-in-deadly-baltimore-bridge-collapse 
What was the finding of the National Transportation Safety Board regarding the ship's power loss?
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Q3993445 Inglês
Shipbuilder sued by owner, operator of ship in deadly Baltimore bridge collapse


The owner and operator of the container ship involved in a deadly Baltimore bridge collapse in March 2024 are suing the ship's builder, alleging a defective control panel design caused a power outage that led to the disaster.

The Dali twice lost power as it was departing Baltimore harbor and drifted out of control into a support of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing the span and killing six highway workers.

The collapse also caused an extended supply chain snarl at the Port of Baltimore, which hosts a major coal terminal and had been the leading U.S. hub for vehicle imports.

In a lawsuit filed July 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, owner Grace Ocean Private Limited and operator Synergy Marine Private Limited accused Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the ship's builder, of negligence that caused the fatal incident.

The plaintiffs charged that a defective design, specifically a loose wire in an electrical switchboard, caused a power outage at 1:25 a.m. the night of the collapse, cutting power to the engine and steering systems.

The National Transportation Safety Board in a 2024 report found that a cable that should have connected to a control for blackout protection was loose. That could have caused the switchboard to lose power without being detected.

Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine have denied wrongdoing since April 2024 but late that same year agreed to pay $102 million for civil claims brought by the federal government and other incident-related costs. 

The plaintiffs are seeking damages for vessel repairs and coverage for any third party claims.



https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shipbuilder-sued-by-owner-operato r-of-ship-in-deadly-baltimore-bridge-collapse 
What technical issue reportedly triggered the ship's power outage?
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Q3992686 Inglês

Read the dialogue below carefully:


A: "Good morning, Captain. The weather forecast shows strong winds in the evening."

B: "Thank you. Let's adjust the route to ensure the ship avoids the storm."


What is the purpose of the dialogue?

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Q3992684 Inglês
In a busy port environment, communication between the ship's crew and port authorities is crucial for efficient operations. Read the following dialogue and answer the question:
Port Authority: "Good morning, Captain. Your vessel is scheduled to dock at Berth 7, but due to ongoing maintenance, we'll need to redirect you to Berth 3. Please confirm your estimated time of arrival."
Captain: "Good morning. Thank you for the update. Our ETA is 14:30, and we will adjust our course accordingly. Please advise if there are any additional instructions."
Port Authority: "Understood. Ensure that your crew is ready for immediate unloading upon arrival. The stevedores will be waiting."

What is the primary purpose of this dialogue?
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Q3992681 Inglês
ONE shows China an alternative way to power ships at port


Japanese containerline Ocean Network Express (ONE) has for the first time utilised shore power during lift-on and lift-off operations of an alternative marine power (AMP) container in a Chinese port.

This was done ahead of a symposium which shared best practices and explored innovative approaches to shore power utilization.

Before the symposium, ONE held a trial and commissioning of its AMP container at Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group's terminal. This approach is a proven method of reducing emissions while in port. 

When vessels equipped with AMP facilities which do not have a fixed type cable reel or an onboard AMP container arrive at a port, a containerized AMP unit stored at the terminal is lifted onto the vessel to enable shore power connection. Before the vessel departs, the AMP container is lifted off.

"The use of an AMP unit is a familiar and effective approach within this industry. To be successful, close cooperation among various concerned parties is necessary. We believe this will contribute to carbon footprint reduction in a practical and expedited way, and hope it is a good symbol of collaboration among relevant parties," said Hiroki Tsujii, ONE's global chief officer.

During the symposium, attendees witnessed a live demonstration of the AMP container and shore power usage on a vessel equipped with an AMP container − a vessel successfully connected to shore power and the country's first ship-shore collaborative mobile AMP container power connection mode after its commissioning.


https://tinyurl.com/245pdsmp 
According to Hiroki Tsujii, what is essential for the successful use of the AMP container in ports?
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Q3992680 Inglês
ONE shows China an alternative way to power ships at port


Japanese containerline Ocean Network Express (ONE) has for the first time utilised shore power during lift-on and lift-off operations of an alternative marine power (AMP) container in a Chinese port.

This was done ahead of a symposium which shared best practices and explored innovative approaches to shore power utilization.

Before the symposium, ONE held a trial and commissioning of its AMP container at Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group's terminal. This approach is a proven method of reducing emissions while in port. 

When vessels equipped with AMP facilities which do not have a fixed type cable reel or an onboard AMP container arrive at a port, a containerized AMP unit stored at the terminal is lifted onto the vessel to enable shore power connection. Before the vessel departs, the AMP container is lifted off.

"The use of an AMP unit is a familiar and effective approach within this industry. To be successful, close cooperation among various concerned parties is necessary. We believe this will contribute to carbon footprint reduction in a practical and expedited way, and hope it is a good symbol of collaboration among relevant parties," said Hiroki Tsujii, ONE's global chief officer.

During the symposium, attendees witnessed a live demonstration of the AMP container and shore power usage on a vessel equipped with an AMP container − a vessel successfully connected to shore power and the country's first ship-shore collaborative mobile AMP container power connection mode after its commissioning.


https://tinyurl.com/245pdsmp 
What is the main purpose of using the AMP container during lift-on and lift-off operations in the Chinese port?
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Q3985255 Inglês
    “I’ve always dreamed of living abroad. I’m not going to lie, I had a nice life in Brazil. I was starting my career as a physician, I had a loving family, wonderful friends, and lived in a comfortable house. However, I could never get over the fear of suffering some kind of violence whenever I went out, particularly at night. Sad as it is, violence is something that might happen to anyone. You ___1____ always be alert and it is stressful.
    Earlier in my life, I had the opportunity to visit many countries and what always impressed me was how people seemed relaxed, living a peaceful life, just minding their own business. I always wished I could have that. When my husband returned from a trip to Canada, so in love with the country, we thought we should make plans and pursue that dream.
      We’ve been living in Canada for over a year and we love it! I confess it has not been as easy as we initially thought. The most difficult thing is to start from scratch again. My plan is to work as a doctor here, but first my diploma has to be validated here. It will take some time and a lot of hard work but it will pay off.” 
Which of the following statements isn’t feature of the type of text read above? 
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Q3985253 Inglês
    “I’ve always dreamed of living abroad. I’m not going to lie, I had a nice life in Brazil. I was starting my career as a physician, I had a loving family, wonderful friends, and lived in a comfortable house. However, I could never get over the fear of suffering some kind of violence whenever I went out, particularly at night. Sad as it is, violence is something that might happen to anyone. You ___1____ always be alert and it is stressful.
    Earlier in my life, I had the opportunity to visit many countries and what always impressed me was how people seemed relaxed, living a peaceful life, just minding their own business. I always wished I could have that. When my husband returned from a trip to Canada, so in love with the country, we thought we should make plans and pursue that dream.
      We’ve been living in Canada for over a year and we love it! I confess it has not been as easy as we initially thought. The most difficult thing is to start from scratch again. My plan is to work as a doctor here, but first my diploma has to be validated here. It will take some time and a lot of hard work but it will pay off.” 
In the excerpt below, choose the modal verb that is appropriate to replace term 1, according to the meaning of the text.

➢ However, I could never get over the fear of suffering some kind of violence whenever I went out, particularly at night. Sad as it is, violence is something that might happen to anyone. You ___1___ always be alert and it is stressful.
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Q3985250 Inglês
     In 1867, a beautiful ship named the Mary Celeste left the coast of New York. The captain was a man named Benjamin Briggs, and he brought his family and crew to transport 1,700 barrels of alcohol to Italy. They never made it to their destination. The boat was found floating safely in the Atlantic Ocean, off the Azores Islands, on December 5, 1872. This did not look like a pirate attack, because nothing was stolen, and all of the paper documents were still on board. The only thing missing was the people.


Available at: https://www.factinate.com/things/43-mind-bogglingfacts-unsolved-mysteries/. Accessed on: February 4, 2021.

Answers to the question below:


➢ What happened to the ship named Mary Celeste? 

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Q3985239 Inglês
The Shakespeare authorship question


    The Shakespeare authorship question is a theory (which was first proposed during the Victorian Era) that William Shakespeare did not write the plays and poems which were accredited to him. [...]
    Believers of the alternative authorship theory often argue that William Shakespeare lacked the education, aristocratic sensibility and familiarity with the royal courts which is clearly evident in his works. Personally, I would say that as a dedicated reader of Shakespeare’s works, many of these claims do not seem to be supported by any reasonable evidence.
    I would suggest that this theory derives from a deeply embedded prejudice rooted in the English class system (most marked during the Victorian Era, when the authorship question first gained widespread credence). Certainly, Shakespeare came from relatively humble beginnings, and was not a member of royalty or part of the nobility – but, I argue, that is no reason to suppose that someone from his background could not write as well as he did, or accrue the wealth, position and influence in London theatrical society that he did. […]
    This is where the implications for people reading Shakespeare today 400 years on are most important. How can we read (and be taught) Shakespeare’s plays, if we can never really understand the complete context of their composition, the time in which they were written and, yes, the prejudice and controversy that still engulfs them.


THE GUARDIAN. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-bookssite/2016/apr/23/shakespeare-authorship-question-teenagereaders. Accessed on: February 3, 2021. [Excerpt]
What arguments are used to question Shakespeare’s authorship?
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Q3982678 Inglês
Leia o cartaz em inglês:
School Library Notice
"The library will be closed on Friday afternoon. Please return your books on Thursday."
Qual é a principal informação apresentada no aviso?

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Q3979480 Inglês
Read this piece of sport news and answer the following question:


Nikola Jokic’s Historic Triple-Double leads Nuggets over Kings.


In a stunning display of basketball prowess, Nikola Jokic’ of the Denver Nuggets achieved a rare 35- point, 22-rebound, and 17-assist triple-double against the Sacramento Kings, marking the first such performance since Wilt Chamberlain. This game was part of Jokic’s impressive run of five consecutive triple-doubles, with his latest feat accomplished before the fourth quarter even began. Jokic’s performance was highlighted by a remarkable long-range shot attempt, which, while not confirmed as one of the longest in NBA history, certainly added to the spectacle of the night. The Nuggets clinched a 132-123 victory, with fans and analysts alike lauding Jokic’s skills, suggesting he might be the best player in the world today and potentially one of the greatest ever.


Grok on X (ex-Twitter)
What was considered the highlight of the game?
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Q3979479 Inglês
Read this piece of sport news and answer the following question:


Nikola Jokic’s Historic Triple-Double leads Nuggets over Kings.


In a stunning display of basketball prowess, Nikola Jokic’ of the Denver Nuggets achieved a rare 35- point, 22-rebound, and 17-assist triple-double against the Sacramento Kings, marking the first such performance since Wilt Chamberlain. This game was part of Jokic’s impressive run of five consecutive triple-doubles, with his latest feat accomplished before the fourth quarter even began. Jokic’s performance was highlighted by a remarkable long-range shot attempt, which, while not confirmed as one of the longest in NBA history, certainly added to the spectacle of the night. The Nuggets clinched a 132-123 victory, with fans and analysts alike lauding Jokic’s skills, suggesting he might be the best player in the world today and potentially one of the greatest ever.


Grok on X (ex-Twitter)
Why do some fans and analysts suggest Jokic’ is “the best player in the world today and potentially one of the greatest ever”?
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Q3979478 Inglês
Read this piece of sport news and answer the following question:


Nikola Jokic’s Historic Triple-Double leads Nuggets over Kings.


In a stunning display of basketball prowess, Nikola Jokic’ of the Denver Nuggets achieved a rare 35- point, 22-rebound, and 17-assist triple-double against the Sacramento Kings, marking the first such performance since Wilt Chamberlain. This game was part of Jokic’s impressive run of five consecutive triple-doubles, with his latest feat accomplished before the fourth quarter even began. Jokic’s performance was highlighted by a remarkable long-range shot attempt, which, while not confirmed as one of the longest in NBA history, certainly added to the spectacle of the night. The Nuggets clinched a 132-123 victory, with fans and analysts alike lauding Jokic’s skills, suggesting he might be the best player in the world today and potentially one of the greatest ever.


Grok on X (ex-Twitter)
Who is Nikola Jokic’?
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Q3979477 Inglês
Read this piece of sport news and answer the following question:


Nikola Jokic’s Historic Triple-Double leads Nuggets over Kings.


In a stunning display of basketball prowess, Nikola Jokic’ of the Denver Nuggets achieved a rare 35- point, 22-rebound, and 17-assist triple-double against the Sacramento Kings, marking the first such performance since Wilt Chamberlain. This game was part of Jokic’s impressive run of five consecutive triple-doubles, with his latest feat accomplished before the fourth quarter even began. Jokic’s performance was highlighted by a remarkable long-range shot attempt, which, while not confirmed as one of the longest in NBA history, certainly added to the spectacle of the night. The Nuggets clinched a 132-123 victory, with fans and analysts alike lauding Jokic’s skills, suggesting he might be the best player in the world today and potentially one of the greatest ever.


Grok on X (ex-Twitter)
According to the text, who won the game?
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Q3979476 Inglês
Read the joke below and answer the question:

“Is British food really that bad?
If made correctly, yes.”

What’s the message of this joke?
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Q3979465 Inglês
The expression “hunched shoulders” it shows the character is:
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Respostas
341: A
342: D
343: A
344: B
345: D
346: D
347: A
348: E
349: D
350: C
351: D
352: D
353: D
354: C
355: C
356: D
357: A
358: B
359: D
360: D