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Comentadas sobre interpretação de texto | reading comprehension em inglês
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Ano: 2023
Banca:
UPENET/IAUPE
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Prefeitura de São José da Coroa Grande - PE
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UPENET/IAUPE - 2023 - Prefeitura de São José da Coroa Grande - PE - Professor do ensino Fundamental - Anos Finais - Inglês |
Q2037145
Inglês
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Read the text 1 to answer question.
Text 1
Worldwide changes in food and eating habits
American fast food has certainly affected Korea. You can find American fast
food restaurants everywhere and many young people don’t appreciate
traditional Korean food anymore. Koreans are now using western ingredients
such as ketchup, mayonnaise and butter to cook regular meals. Salad dressing,
something we never used before, is also popular now.
The problem is that American companies sell their food along with American
culture. Manners in restaurants are not the same before. I can give you two
examples of this. Traditionally Koreans don’t use individual plates for eating
main dishes. We have always eaten from one bowl, but now some people think
that this habit is unsanitary.
Tipping is also new for us. Before, we had never rewarded good service with
money, but now we are supposed to give a tip to waiter in some restaurants. I
fear our traditional way of doing things will soon be forgotten.
By Jeong Kim, from Korea.
(PLATERO, Luciana & DONNINI, Lívia. All Set, vol. 2, student book. Boston, USA: Thompson Heinle, 2008. Adaptado.)
Observe a análise linguística abaixo e responda ao que se pede.
I. Em “Salad dressing, something we never used before, is also popular now. ”, o termo dressing, na expressão sublinhada, é um substantivo e significa, em português, molho.
II. No trecho “I fear our traditional way of doing things will soon be forgotten.”, o termo sublinhado é uma expressão idiomática que corresponde a “Eu confio”.
III. No 1º parágrafo, as palavras affected, restaurants, traditional e ingredients são palavras cognatas, mas popular é falsa cognata.
IV. No trecho “Traditionally Koreans don’t use individual plates for eating main dishes.”, as palavras plates e dishes são substantivos e têm significados semelhantes.
V. Em “Before, we had never rewarded good service with money”, foi empregado o past perfect, e o verbo destacado significa recompensar.
Estão CORRETAS apenas
Ano: 2023
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UPENET/IAUPE
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São José da Coroa Grande - PE
Prova:
UPENET/IAUPE - 2023 - Prefeitura de São José da Coroa Grande - PE - Professor do ensino Fundamental - Anos Finais - Inglês |
Q2037144
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text 1 to answer question.
Text 1
Worldwide changes in food and eating habits
American fast food has certainly affected Korea. You can find American fast
food restaurants everywhere and many young people don’t appreciate
traditional Korean food anymore. Koreans are now using western ingredients
such as ketchup, mayonnaise and butter to cook regular meals. Salad dressing,
something we never used before, is also popular now.
The problem is that American companies sell their food along with American
culture. Manners in restaurants are not the same before. I can give you two
examples of this. Traditionally Koreans don’t use individual plates for eating
main dishes. We have always eaten from one bowl, but now some people think
that this habit is unsanitary.
Tipping is also new for us. Before, we had never rewarded good service with
money, but now we are supposed to give a tip to waiter in some restaurants. I
fear our traditional way of doing things will soon be forgotten.
By Jeong Kim, from Korea.
(PLATERO, Luciana & DONNINI, Lívia. All Set, vol. 2, student book. Boston, USA: Thompson Heinle, 2008. Adaptado.)
According to text 1, it’s CORRECT to say that the author
Ano: 2023
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FGV
Órgão:
SEFAZ-MG
Prova:
FGV - 2023 - SEFAZ-MG - Auditor Fiscal da Receita Estadual - Tecnologia da Informação (Tarde) |
Q2031059
Inglês
Texto associado
There are still many unknowns with respect to how
blockchain will impact the audit and assurance profession,
including the speed with which it will do so. Blockchain is already
impacting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) auditors of those
organizations using blockchain to record transactions and the
rate of adoption is expected to continue to increase. However, in
the immediate future, blockchain technology will not replace
financial reporting and financial statement auditing. Financial
statements reflect management assertions, including estimates,
many of which cannot be easily summarized or calculated in a
blockchain.
Furthermore, the process of an independent audit of financial
statements enhances the trust that is crucial for the effective
functioning of the capital markets system. Any erosion of this
trust may damage an entity’s reputation, stock price and
shareholder value, and can result in fines, penalties, or loss of
assets. Users of financial statements expect CPA auditors to
perform an independent audit of the financial statements using
their professional skepticism. CPA auditors conclude whether
they have obtained reasonable assurance that the financial
statements of an entity, taken as a whole, are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. A blockchain is
unlikely to replace these judgments by a financial statement
auditor.
That said, CPA auditors need to monitor developments in
blockchain technology—it will impact clients’ information
technology systems. CPA auditors will need to be conversant with
the basics of blockchain technology and work with experts to
audit the complex technical risks associated with blockchain.
In addition, CPA auditors should be aware of opportunities to
leverage their clients' adoption of blockchain technology to
improve data gathering during the audit. They should also
consider whether blockchain technology will allow them to create
automated audit routines. The auditing profession must embrace
and "lean in" to the opportunities and challenges from
widespread blockchain adoption. CPA auditors and assurance
providers are encouraged to monitor developments in blockchain
technology because they have an opportunity to evolve, learn,
and capitalize on their already proven ability to adapt to the
needs of a rapidly changing business world.
(Adapted from https://www2.deloitte.com/za/en/pages/audit/articles/impact-ofblockchain-in-accounting.html)
When the author argues that “the process of an independent
audit of financial statements enhances the trust that is crucial for
the effective functioning of the capital markets system” (2nd
paragraph), he implies this trust is
Ano: 2023
Banca:
FGV
Órgão:
SEFAZ-MG
Prova:
FGV - 2023 - SEFAZ-MG - Auditor Fiscal da Receita Estadual - Tecnologia da Informação (Tarde) |
Q2031058
Inglês
Texto associado
There are still many unknowns with respect to how
blockchain will impact the audit and assurance profession,
including the speed with which it will do so. Blockchain is already
impacting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) auditors of those
organizations using blockchain to record transactions and the
rate of adoption is expected to continue to increase. However, in
the immediate future, blockchain technology will not replace
financial reporting and financial statement auditing. Financial
statements reflect management assertions, including estimates,
many of which cannot be easily summarized or calculated in a
blockchain.
Furthermore, the process of an independent audit of financial
statements enhances the trust that is crucial for the effective
functioning of the capital markets system. Any erosion of this
trust may damage an entity’s reputation, stock price and
shareholder value, and can result in fines, penalties, or loss of
assets. Users of financial statements expect CPA auditors to
perform an independent audit of the financial statements using
their professional skepticism. CPA auditors conclude whether
they have obtained reasonable assurance that the financial
statements of an entity, taken as a whole, are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. A blockchain is
unlikely to replace these judgments by a financial statement
auditor.
That said, CPA auditors need to monitor developments in
blockchain technology—it will impact clients’ information
technology systems. CPA auditors will need to be conversant with
the basics of blockchain technology and work with experts to
audit the complex technical risks associated with blockchain.
In addition, CPA auditors should be aware of opportunities to
leverage their clients' adoption of blockchain technology to
improve data gathering during the audit. They should also
consider whether blockchain technology will allow them to create
automated audit routines. The auditing profession must embrace
and "lean in" to the opportunities and challenges from
widespread blockchain adoption. CPA auditors and assurance
providers are encouraged to monitor developments in blockchain
technology because they have an opportunity to evolve, learn,
and capitalize on their already proven ability to adapt to the
needs of a rapidly changing business world.
(Adapted from https://www2.deloitte.com/za/en/pages/audit/articles/impact-ofblockchain-in-accounting.html)
The first sentence of the last paragraph offers a(n)
Ano: 2023
Banca:
FGV
Órgão:
SEFAZ-MG
Prova:
FGV - 2023 - SEFAZ-MG - Auditor Fiscal da Receita Estadual - Tecnologia da Informação (Tarde) |
Q2031057
Inglês
Texto associado
There are still many unknowns with respect to how
blockchain will impact the audit and assurance profession,
including the speed with which it will do so. Blockchain is already
impacting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) auditors of those
organizations using blockchain to record transactions and the
rate of adoption is expected to continue to increase. However, in
the immediate future, blockchain technology will not replace
financial reporting and financial statement auditing. Financial
statements reflect management assertions, including estimates,
many of which cannot be easily summarized or calculated in a
blockchain.
Furthermore, the process of an independent audit of financial
statements enhances the trust that is crucial for the effective
functioning of the capital markets system. Any erosion of this
trust may damage an entity’s reputation, stock price and
shareholder value, and can result in fines, penalties, or loss of
assets. Users of financial statements expect CPA auditors to
perform an independent audit of the financial statements using
their professional skepticism. CPA auditors conclude whether
they have obtained reasonable assurance that the financial
statements of an entity, taken as a whole, are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. A blockchain is
unlikely to replace these judgments by a financial statement
auditor.
That said, CPA auditors need to monitor developments in
blockchain technology—it will impact clients’ information
technology systems. CPA auditors will need to be conversant with
the basics of blockchain technology and work with experts to
audit the complex technical risks associated with blockchain.
In addition, CPA auditors should be aware of opportunities to
leverage their clients' adoption of blockchain technology to
improve data gathering during the audit. They should also
consider whether blockchain technology will allow them to create
automated audit routines. The auditing profession must embrace
and "lean in" to the opportunities and challenges from
widespread blockchain adoption. CPA auditors and assurance
providers are encouraged to monitor developments in blockchain
technology because they have an opportunity to evolve, learn,
and capitalize on their already proven ability to adapt to the
needs of a rapidly changing business world.
(Adapted from https://www2.deloitte.com/za/en/pages/audit/articles/impact-ofblockchain-in-accounting.html)
“Furthermore” in “Furthermore, the process of an independent
audit of financial statements enhances the trust” (2nd paragraph)
can be replaced without change of meaning by
Ano: 2023
Banca:
FGV
Órgão:
SEFAZ-MG
Prova:
FGV - 2023 - SEFAZ-MG - Auditor Fiscal da Receita Estadual - Tecnologia da Informação (Tarde) |
Q2031056
Inglês
Texto associado
There are still many unknowns with respect to how
blockchain will impact the audit and assurance profession,
including the speed with which it will do so. Blockchain is already
impacting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) auditors of those
organizations using blockchain to record transactions and the
rate of adoption is expected to continue to increase. However, in
the immediate future, blockchain technology will not replace
financial reporting and financial statement auditing. Financial
statements reflect management assertions, including estimates,
many of which cannot be easily summarized or calculated in a
blockchain.
Furthermore, the process of an independent audit of financial
statements enhances the trust that is crucial for the effective
functioning of the capital markets system. Any erosion of this
trust may damage an entity’s reputation, stock price and
shareholder value, and can result in fines, penalties, or loss of
assets. Users of financial statements expect CPA auditors to
perform an independent audit of the financial statements using
their professional skepticism. CPA auditors conclude whether
they have obtained reasonable assurance that the financial
statements of an entity, taken as a whole, are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. A blockchain is
unlikely to replace these judgments by a financial statement
auditor.
That said, CPA auditors need to monitor developments in
blockchain technology—it will impact clients’ information
technology systems. CPA auditors will need to be conversant with
the basics of blockchain technology and work with experts to
audit the complex technical risks associated with blockchain.
In addition, CPA auditors should be aware of opportunities to
leverage their clients' adoption of blockchain technology to
improve data gathering during the audit. They should also
consider whether blockchain technology will allow them to create
automated audit routines. The auditing profession must embrace
and "lean in" to the opportunities and challenges from
widespread blockchain adoption. CPA auditors and assurance
providers are encouraged to monitor developments in blockchain
technology because they have an opportunity to evolve, learn,
and capitalize on their already proven ability to adapt to the
needs of a rapidly changing business world.
(Adapted from https://www2.deloitte.com/za/en/pages/audit/articles/impact-ofblockchain-in-accounting.html)
The word “unlikely” in “A blockchain is unlikely to replace these
judgments” (2nd paragraph) implies
Ano: 2023
Banca:
FGV
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SEFAZ-MG
Prova:
FGV - 2023 - SEFAZ-MG - Auditor Fiscal da Receita Estadual - Tecnologia da Informação (Tarde) |
Q2031055
Inglês
Texto associado
There are still many unknowns with respect to how
blockchain will impact the audit and assurance profession,
including the speed with which it will do so. Blockchain is already
impacting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) auditors of those
organizations using blockchain to record transactions and the
rate of adoption is expected to continue to increase. However, in
the immediate future, blockchain technology will not replace
financial reporting and financial statement auditing. Financial
statements reflect management assertions, including estimates,
many of which cannot be easily summarized or calculated in a
blockchain.
Furthermore, the process of an independent audit of financial
statements enhances the trust that is crucial for the effective
functioning of the capital markets system. Any erosion of this
trust may damage an entity’s reputation, stock price and
shareholder value, and can result in fines, penalties, or loss of
assets. Users of financial statements expect CPA auditors to
perform an independent audit of the financial statements using
their professional skepticism. CPA auditors conclude whether
they have obtained reasonable assurance that the financial
statements of an entity, taken as a whole, are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. A blockchain is
unlikely to replace these judgments by a financial statement
auditor.
That said, CPA auditors need to monitor developments in
blockchain technology—it will impact clients’ information
technology systems. CPA auditors will need to be conversant with
the basics of blockchain technology and work with experts to
audit the complex technical risks associated with blockchain.
In addition, CPA auditors should be aware of opportunities to
leverage their clients' adoption of blockchain technology to
improve data gathering during the audit. They should also
consider whether blockchain technology will allow them to create
automated audit routines. The auditing profession must embrace
and "lean in" to the opportunities and challenges from
widespread blockchain adoption. CPA auditors and assurance
providers are encouraged to monitor developments in blockchain
technology because they have an opportunity to evolve, learn,
and capitalize on their already proven ability to adapt to the
needs of a rapidly changing business world.
(Adapted from https://www2.deloitte.com/za/en/pages/audit/articles/impact-ofblockchain-in-accounting.html)
As regards the author’s opinion, analyse the assertions below.
I. Auditors should try to keep abreast of the latest developments in technology.
II. CPA auditors’ skepticism is an asset to the profession.
III. Those involved in auditing seems to be rather refractory to change.
I. Auditors should try to keep abreast of the latest developments in technology.
II. CPA auditors’ skepticism is an asset to the profession.
III. Those involved in auditing seems to be rather refractory to change.
Ano: 2023
Banca:
FGV
Órgão:
SEFAZ-MG
Prova:
FGV - 2023 - SEFAZ-MG - Auditor Fiscal da Receita Estadual - Tecnologia da Informação (Tarde) |
Q2031054
Inglês
Texto associado
There are still many unknowns with respect to how
blockchain will impact the audit and assurance profession,
including the speed with which it will do so. Blockchain is already
impacting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) auditors of those
organizations using blockchain to record transactions and the
rate of adoption is expected to continue to increase. However, in
the immediate future, blockchain technology will not replace
financial reporting and financial statement auditing. Financial
statements reflect management assertions, including estimates,
many of which cannot be easily summarized or calculated in a
blockchain.
Furthermore, the process of an independent audit of financial
statements enhances the trust that is crucial for the effective
functioning of the capital markets system. Any erosion of this
trust may damage an entity’s reputation, stock price and
shareholder value, and can result in fines, penalties, or loss of
assets. Users of financial statements expect CPA auditors to
perform an independent audit of the financial statements using
their professional skepticism. CPA auditors conclude whether
they have obtained reasonable assurance that the financial
statements of an entity, taken as a whole, are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. A blockchain is
unlikely to replace these judgments by a financial statement
auditor.
That said, CPA auditors need to monitor developments in
blockchain technology—it will impact clients’ information
technology systems. CPA auditors will need to be conversant with
the basics of blockchain technology and work with experts to
audit the complex technical risks associated with blockchain.
In addition, CPA auditors should be aware of opportunities to
leverage their clients' adoption of blockchain technology to
improve data gathering during the audit. They should also
consider whether blockchain technology will allow them to create
automated audit routines. The auditing profession must embrace
and "lean in" to the opportunities and challenges from
widespread blockchain adoption. CPA auditors and assurance
providers are encouraged to monitor developments in blockchain
technology because they have an opportunity to evolve, learn,
and capitalize on their already proven ability to adapt to the
needs of a rapidly changing business world.
(Adapted from https://www2.deloitte.com/za/en/pages/audit/articles/impact-ofblockchain-in-accounting.html)
Based on the text, mark the statements below as True (T) or False
(F).
( ) The effects of blockchain technology in auditing nowadays are quite clear.
( ) It will be necessary for CPA auditors to acquaint themselves with the fundamentals of blockchain and to team up with specialists to gauge technical hazards.
( ) The interest in blockchain technology is already dwindling.
The statements are, respectively
( ) The effects of blockchain technology in auditing nowadays are quite clear.
( ) It will be necessary for CPA auditors to acquaint themselves with the fundamentals of blockchain and to team up with specialists to gauge technical hazards.
( ) The interest in blockchain technology is already dwindling.
The statements are, respectively
Ano: 2022
Banca:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP
Prova:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP - 2022 - Prefeitura de Bauru - SP - Especialista em Educação Adjunto - Professor Substituto de Educação Básica - Fundamental - 6º ao 9º ano - Inglês |
Q4406849
Inglês
Texto associado
A questão se refere ao texto a seguir.
The World’s Biggest Cities
In the past, the vast majority of the world’s population lived in rural areas or small
communities. Most people worked in agriculture or in areas related to agriculture. But, in the 19th century, this began to change in areas like Europe and the United States,
where the Industrial Revolution spread to other countries, the move from country to city
became a world-wide tendency. People believed, and still believe, that there are more
opportunities in big cities than in rural areas. In fact, nowadays most of the world’s
population live in urban areas. There are, of course, problems associated with rapid
urbanization because many countries don’t have enough money to provide the
infrastructure necessary to support an enormous population in their cities. There are not
enough public facilities like hospitals, schools and roads. Traffic is a huge problem, and
vehicles cause pollution. Sometimes there isn’t enough water for the needs of the
population. Often the police are not prepared to combat the large amount of crime in a
big city. For that reason, if urbanization continues the way it is now, there will be
more and more problems in the world’s megacities.
Leia as afirmações abaixo sobre o texto e assinale a CORRETA.
Ano: 2022
Banca:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP
Prova:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP - 2022 - Prefeitura de Bauru - SP - Especialista em Educação Adjunto - Professor Substituto de Educação Básica - Fundamental - 6º ao 9º ano - Inglês |
Q4406844
Inglês
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A questão se refere ao texto a seguir:
Muscular in its action sequences, sweeping in scope; a big, flexing, show-off spectacle
of a movie. The Woman King is the kind of historical epic that just doesn’t get made
any more. And with a superb cast predominantly composed of Black women, it’s also a
film that ______________________. Gina Prince-Bythewood may not exactly rewrite
the cinematic language of the action movie – there’s plenty in her approach that will
seem familiar – but she does reclaim and revitalise it.
Fonte: Adaptado de https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/oct/01/the-woman-king-review-a-thunderously-cinematic-goodtime-viola-davis-gina-prince-bythewood-sheila-atim
Após a leitura da avaliação do filme The Woman King, assinale a alternativa
INCORRETA:
Ano: 2022
Banca:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP
Prova:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP - 2022 - Prefeitura de Bauru - SP - Especialista em Educação Adjunto - Professor Substituto de Educação Básica - Fundamental - 6º ao 9º ano - Inglês |
Q4406843
Inglês
Texto associado
A questão se refere ao texto a seguir:
Muscular in its action sequences, sweeping in scope; a big, flexing, show-off spectacle
of a movie. The Woman King is the kind of historical epic that just doesn’t get made
any more. And with a superb cast predominantly composed of Black women, it’s also a
film that ______________________. Gina Prince-Bythewood may not exactly rewrite
the cinematic language of the action movie – there’s plenty in her approach that will
seem familiar – but she does reclaim and revitalise it.
Fonte: Adaptado de https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/oct/01/the-woman-king-review-a-thunderously-cinematic-goodtime-viola-davis-gina-prince-bythewood-sheila-atim
Após a leitura da avaliação do filme The Woman King, assinale a alternativa que
completa CORRETAMENTE a lacuna presente no texto:
Ano: 2022
Banca:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP
Prova:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP - 2022 - Prefeitura de Bauru - SP - Especialista em Educação Adjunto - Professor Substituto de Educação Básica - Fundamental - 6º ao 9º ano - Inglês |
Q4406842
Inglês
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A questão se refere ao texto a seguir.
Brace for a potential midterm meltdown in your inbox. Emails from certain federal
candidates, parties and political action committees will soon be allowed to bypass the
spam filters on Gmail and go straight into your inbox. To banish them, you’ll need to
click a new unsubscribe button on each and every sender.
Google says it’s a pilot program – so far, not being used by any other email providers –
to surface campaign emails that some people might want to see.
But this plan is outrageously hostile to the majority of us, who could be forced to dig
through a lot more political spam. Who even asked for this? Why, politicians, of course.
Democracy depends on a free flow of information. But in our inboxes – and on our
phones, democracy is becoming annoying and dangerous. We the users don’t want to be
overwhelmed by unwanted political emails, text messages and robocalls – nor do we
want to be targeted with misinformation and misleading fundraising appeals.
Google’s plan to help politicians spam you gives us an opportunity to rethink what’s
gone awry about campaigning online.
How do we fight back? Rather than give politicians special end runs to our attention, we
need to find ways to make politicians more accountable for how they treat our inboxes
and our data – and what they say in direct communications with us.
Fonte: Washington Post, 9 de outubro de 2022. Adaptado. https://freemagazines.top/the-washington-post-october-09-2022/
Ainda de acordo com o texto:
I. O projeto do Google não é inédito e já é usado por outras empresas provedoras de email no mundo todo.
II. A livre circulação de informação faz parte da democracia, mas se torna irritante e perigosa nos telefones e nas caixas de entrada das pessoas.
III. Uma preocupação do Google é criar um dispositivo para evitar que as caixas de entrada sejam sobrecarregadas de mensagens falsas.
É CORRETO o que se afirma em:
I. O projeto do Google não é inédito e já é usado por outras empresas provedoras de email no mundo todo.
II. A livre circulação de informação faz parte da democracia, mas se torna irritante e perigosa nos telefones e nas caixas de entrada das pessoas.
III. Uma preocupação do Google é criar um dispositivo para evitar que as caixas de entrada sejam sobrecarregadas de mensagens falsas.
É CORRETO o que se afirma em:
Ano: 2022
Banca:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP
Prova:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP - 2022 - Prefeitura de Bauru - SP - Especialista em Educação Adjunto - Professor Substituto de Educação Básica - Fundamental - 6º ao 9º ano - Inglês |
Q4406840
Inglês
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A questão se refere ao texto a seguir.
Brace for a potential midterm meltdown in your inbox. Emails from certain federal
candidates, parties and political action committees will soon be allowed to bypass the
spam filters on Gmail and go straight into your inbox. To banish them, you’ll need to
click a new unsubscribe button on each and every sender.
Google says it’s a pilot program – so far, not being used by any other email providers –
to surface campaign emails that some people might want to see.
But this plan is outrageously hostile to the majority of us, who could be forced to dig
through a lot more political spam. Who even asked for this? Why, politicians, of course.
Democracy depends on a free flow of information. But in our inboxes – and on our
phones, democracy is becoming annoying and dangerous. We the users don’t want to be
overwhelmed by unwanted political emails, text messages and robocalls – nor do we
want to be targeted with misinformation and misleading fundraising appeals.
Google’s plan to help politicians spam you gives us an opportunity to rethink what’s
gone awry about campaigning online.
How do we fight back? Rather than give politicians special end runs to our attention, we
need to find ways to make politicians more accountable for how they treat our inboxes
and our data – and what they say in direct communications with us.
Fonte: Washington Post, 9 de outubro de 2022. Adaptado. https://freemagazines.top/the-washington-post-october-09-2022/
Consider de following excerpt:
Brace for a potential midterm meltdown in your inbox. Emails from certain federal candidates, parties and political action committees will soon be allowed to bypass the spam filters on Gmail and go straight into your inbox. To banish them, you’ll need to click a new unsubscribe button on each and every sender.
The pronoun them refers to:
Brace for a potential midterm meltdown in your inbox. Emails from certain federal candidates, parties and political action committees will soon be allowed to bypass the spam filters on Gmail and go straight into your inbox. To banish them, you’ll need to click a new unsubscribe button on each and every sender.
The pronoun them refers to:
Ano: 2022
Banca:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP
Prova:
Prefeitura de Bauru - SP - 2022 - Prefeitura de Bauru - SP - Especialista em Educação Adjunto - Professor Substituto de Educação Básica - Fundamental - 6º ao 9º ano - Inglês |
Q4406839
Inglês
Texto associado
A questão se refere ao texto a seguir.
Brace for a potential midterm meltdown in your inbox. Emails from certain federal
candidates, parties and political action committees will soon be allowed to bypass the
spam filters on Gmail and go straight into your inbox. To banish them, you’ll need to
click a new unsubscribe button on each and every sender.
Google says it’s a pilot program – so far, not being used by any other email providers –
to surface campaign emails that some people might want to see.
But this plan is outrageously hostile to the majority of us, who could be forced to dig
through a lot more political spam. Who even asked for this? Why, politicians, of course.
Democracy depends on a free flow of information. But in our inboxes – and on our
phones, democracy is becoming annoying and dangerous. We the users don’t want to be
overwhelmed by unwanted political emails, text messages and robocalls – nor do we
want to be targeted with misinformation and misleading fundraising appeals.
Google’s plan to help politicians spam you gives us an opportunity to rethink what’s
gone awry about campaigning online.
How do we fight back? Rather than give politicians special end runs to our attention, we
need to find ways to make politicians more accountable for how they treat our inboxes
and our data – and what they say in direct communications with us.
Fonte: Washington Post, 9 de outubro de 2022. Adaptado. https://freemagazines.top/the-washington-post-october-09-2022/
After reading the text above, choose the most appropriate title for the passage.
Ano: 2022
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Lindóia do Sul - SC
Prova:
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Q4367327
Inglês
Texto associado
Roman mosaic and villa complex found in Rutland
farmer's field
(1º§) The mosaic, found in Rutland, has been described
as the first example of its kind in the UK. It was
discovered by the landowner's son and investigated by
archaeologists from the University of Leicester. Historic
England described the mosaic as "one of the most
remarkable and significant... ever found in Britain".
(2º§) The mosaic and surrounding villa complex have
now been protected as a Scheduled Monument by the
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
on the advice of Historic England. The complex is
thought to have been occupied by a wealthy individual
from the late Roman period.
(3º§) Jim Irvine, son of landowner Brian Naylor, made the
initial discovery after spotting "unusual pottery" on a walk
during the 2020 lockdown, and contacted the
archaeological team at Leicestershire County Council. He
said: "My family have been farming this land for 50 or 60
years. "During lockdown last year, I noticed some pottery
on the ground which didn't look like any pottery I'd seen
before. "We came down here with a spade and I dug a
shallow trench and I was in exactly the right place. "To
see something that has been undisturbed for 1700 years
or so has been amazing. "The thing that has been
keeping me interested is what's the state of the next thing
to come out of the site because it's all been amazing so
far." Historic England funded urgent excavation work at
the site by the University of Leicester.
(4º§) The mosaic, which forms the floor of what was
thought to be a dining or entertaining area of the villa,
measures 11m x 7m (36ft x 23ft). Mosaics were regularly
used in private and public buildings across the Roman
Empire, and often featured famous figures from
mythology. However, the Rutland mosaic is thought to be
unique in the UK as it features Achilles and his battle with
Hector at the conclusion of the Trojan War.
Analysis - By Phil Mackie, BBC Midlands correspondent
at the scene
(5º§) I know where the villa was found but I'm not allowed
to give away too many details. It's because they don't
want anyone coming along and trying to carry out their
own investigations and disturbing the site.
(6º§) For now, the mosaic has been covered back up. It's
been well protected for more than a millennium and a half
beneath a 2ft (0.6m) layer of soil, and it won't come to
any further harm now it's back underground. Jim Irvine
really hopes that people will be able to come to visit in
situ one day but decisions about its long-term future
haven't been made yet. The site is so big that only a tiny
part of the complex has been excavated. There are likely
to be more discoveries in the digging seasons to come.
(7º§) Investigations have revealed the large villa is
surrounded by barns, circular structures and possibly a
bath house. The complex is likely to have been occupied
by someone with a knowledge of classical literature,
between the 3rd and 4th Century AD. John Thomas,
deputy director of the University of Leicester
Archaeological Services and project manager on the excavations, said: "This is certainly the most exciting
Roman mosaic discovery in the UK in the last century. "It
gives us fresh perspectives on the attitudes of people at
the time, their links to classical literature, and it also tells
us an enormous amount about the individual who
commissioned this piece. "This is someone with a
knowledge of the classics, who had the money to
commission a piece of such detail, and it's the very first
depiction of these stories that we've ever found in
Britain."
(8º§) Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England,
added: "To have uncovered such a rare mosaic of this
size, as well as a surrounding villa, is remarkable.
"Discoveries like this are so important in helping us piece
together our shared history. By protecting this site we are
able to continue learning from it, and look forward to what
future excavations may teach us about the people who
lived there over 1,500 years ago." The site is on private
land and not accessible to the public but discussions are
ongoing with Rutland County Council to set up an off-site
display of the villa complex and its finds, Historic England
said. Further excavations are planned on the site in 2022.
Mr Irvine said the field will no longer be used for farming
so the area can be protected.
(adapted) https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-59391650
According to the text, why is the Rutland mosaic believed to be unique in the UK?
Ano: 2022
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Lindóia do Sul - SC
Prova:
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Q4367326
Inglês
Texto associado
Roman mosaic and villa complex found in Rutland
farmer's field
(1º§) The mosaic, found in Rutland, has been described
as the first example of its kind in the UK. It was
discovered by the landowner's son and investigated by
archaeologists from the University of Leicester. Historic
England described the mosaic as "one of the most
remarkable and significant... ever found in Britain".
(2º§) The mosaic and surrounding villa complex have
now been protected as a Scheduled Monument by the
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
on the advice of Historic England. The complex is
thought to have been occupied by a wealthy individual
from the late Roman period.
(3º§) Jim Irvine, son of landowner Brian Naylor, made the
initial discovery after spotting "unusual pottery" on a walk
during the 2020 lockdown, and contacted the
archaeological team at Leicestershire County Council. He
said: "My family have been farming this land for 50 or 60
years. "During lockdown last year, I noticed some pottery
on the ground which didn't look like any pottery I'd seen
before. "We came down here with a spade and I dug a
shallow trench and I was in exactly the right place. "To
see something that has been undisturbed for 1700 years
or so has been amazing. "The thing that has been
keeping me interested is what's the state of the next thing
to come out of the site because it's all been amazing so
far." Historic England funded urgent excavation work at
the site by the University of Leicester.
(4º§) The mosaic, which forms the floor of what was
thought to be a dining or entertaining area of the villa,
measures 11m x 7m (36ft x 23ft). Mosaics were regularly
used in private and public buildings across the Roman
Empire, and often featured famous figures from
mythology. However, the Rutland mosaic is thought to be
unique in the UK as it features Achilles and his battle with
Hector at the conclusion of the Trojan War.
Analysis - By Phil Mackie, BBC Midlands correspondent
at the scene
(5º§) I know where the villa was found but I'm not allowed
to give away too many details. It's because they don't
want anyone coming along and trying to carry out their
own investigations and disturbing the site.
(6º§) For now, the mosaic has been covered back up. It's
been well protected for more than a millennium and a half
beneath a 2ft (0.6m) layer of soil, and it won't come to
any further harm now it's back underground. Jim Irvine
really hopes that people will be able to come to visit in
situ one day but decisions about its long-term future
haven't been made yet. The site is so big that only a tiny
part of the complex has been excavated. There are likely
to be more discoveries in the digging seasons to come.
(7º§) Investigations have revealed the large villa is
surrounded by barns, circular structures and possibly a
bath house. The complex is likely to have been occupied
by someone with a knowledge of classical literature,
between the 3rd and 4th Century AD. John Thomas,
deputy director of the University of Leicester
Archaeological Services and project manager on the excavations, said: "This is certainly the most exciting
Roman mosaic discovery in the UK in the last century. "It
gives us fresh perspectives on the attitudes of people at
the time, their links to classical literature, and it also tells
us an enormous amount about the individual who
commissioned this piece. "This is someone with a
knowledge of the classics, who had the money to
commission a piece of such detail, and it's the very first
depiction of these stories that we've ever found in
Britain."
(8º§) Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England,
added: "To have uncovered such a rare mosaic of this
size, as well as a surrounding villa, is remarkable.
"Discoveries like this are so important in helping us piece
together our shared history. By protecting this site we are
able to continue learning from it, and look forward to what
future excavations may teach us about the people who
lived there over 1,500 years ago." The site is on private
land and not accessible to the public but discussions are
ongoing with Rutland County Council to set up an off-site
display of the villa complex and its finds, Historic England
said. Further excavations are planned on the site in 2022.
Mr Irvine said the field will no longer be used for farming
so the area can be protected.
(adapted) https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-59391650
The mosaic measuring 11m x 7m (36ft x 23ft) and
allocated on the floor was designed to be:
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Q4367325
Inglês
Texto associado
Roman mosaic and villa complex found in Rutland
farmer's field
(1º§) The mosaic, found in Rutland, has been described
as the first example of its kind in the UK. It was
discovered by the landowner's son and investigated by
archaeologists from the University of Leicester. Historic
England described the mosaic as "one of the most
remarkable and significant... ever found in Britain".
(2º§) The mosaic and surrounding villa complex have
now been protected as a Scheduled Monument by the
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
on the advice of Historic England. The complex is
thought to have been occupied by a wealthy individual
from the late Roman period.
(3º§) Jim Irvine, son of landowner Brian Naylor, made the
initial discovery after spotting "unusual pottery" on a walk
during the 2020 lockdown, and contacted the
archaeological team at Leicestershire County Council. He
said: "My family have been farming this land for 50 or 60
years. "During lockdown last year, I noticed some pottery
on the ground which didn't look like any pottery I'd seen
before. "We came down here with a spade and I dug a
shallow trench and I was in exactly the right place. "To
see something that has been undisturbed for 1700 years
or so has been amazing. "The thing that has been
keeping me interested is what's the state of the next thing
to come out of the site because it's all been amazing so
far." Historic England funded urgent excavation work at
the site by the University of Leicester.
(4º§) The mosaic, which forms the floor of what was
thought to be a dining or entertaining area of the villa,
measures 11m x 7m (36ft x 23ft). Mosaics were regularly
used in private and public buildings across the Roman
Empire, and often featured famous figures from
mythology. However, the Rutland mosaic is thought to be
unique in the UK as it features Achilles and his battle with
Hector at the conclusion of the Trojan War.
Analysis - By Phil Mackie, BBC Midlands correspondent
at the scene
(5º§) I know where the villa was found but I'm not allowed
to give away too many details. It's because they don't
want anyone coming along and trying to carry out their
own investigations and disturbing the site.
(6º§) For now, the mosaic has been covered back up. It's
been well protected for more than a millennium and a half
beneath a 2ft (0.6m) layer of soil, and it won't come to
any further harm now it's back underground. Jim Irvine
really hopes that people will be able to come to visit in
situ one day but decisions about its long-term future
haven't been made yet. The site is so big that only a tiny
part of the complex has been excavated. There are likely
to be more discoveries in the digging seasons to come.
(7º§) Investigations have revealed the large villa is
surrounded by barns, circular structures and possibly a
bath house. The complex is likely to have been occupied
by someone with a knowledge of classical literature,
between the 3rd and 4th Century AD. John Thomas,
deputy director of the University of Leicester
Archaeological Services and project manager on the excavations, said: "This is certainly the most exciting
Roman mosaic discovery in the UK in the last century. "It
gives us fresh perspectives on the attitudes of people at
the time, their links to classical literature, and it also tells
us an enormous amount about the individual who
commissioned this piece. "This is someone with a
knowledge of the classics, who had the money to
commission a piece of such detail, and it's the very first
depiction of these stories that we've ever found in
Britain."
(8º§) Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England,
added: "To have uncovered such a rare mosaic of this
size, as well as a surrounding villa, is remarkable.
"Discoveries like this are so important in helping us piece
together our shared history. By protecting this site we are
able to continue learning from it, and look forward to what
future excavations may teach us about the people who
lived there over 1,500 years ago." The site is on private
land and not accessible to the public but discussions are
ongoing with Rutland County Council to set up an off-site
display of the villa complex and its finds, Historic England
said. Further excavations are planned on the site in 2022.
Mr Irvine said the field will no longer be used for farming
so the area can be protected.
(adapted) https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-59391650
According to the text, judge the sentences below as
TRUE or FALSE:
1.(__)Discoveries like the Rutland village mosaics are very important in helping us to piece together our shared history.
2.(__)Mosaics were regularly used in public and private buildings throughout the Roman Empire.
3.(__)After archaeological research, the field of Rutland will be cultivated again.
The CORRECT sequence is:
1.(__)Discoveries like the Rutland village mosaics are very important in helping us to piece together our shared history.
2.(__)Mosaics were regularly used in public and private buildings throughout the Roman Empire.
3.(__)After archaeological research, the field of Rutland will be cultivated again.
The CORRECT sequence is:
Ano: 2022
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Lindóia do Sul - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2022 - Prefeitura de Lindóia do Sul - SC - Professor - Língua Estrangeira - Inglês |
Q4367323
Inglês
Texto associado
Roman mosaic and villa complex found in Rutland
farmer's field
(1º§) The mosaic, found in Rutland, has been described
as the first example of its kind in the UK. It was
discovered by the landowner's son and investigated by
archaeologists from the University of Leicester. Historic
England described the mosaic as "one of the most
remarkable and significant... ever found in Britain".
(2º§) The mosaic and surrounding villa complex have
now been protected as a Scheduled Monument by the
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
on the advice of Historic England. The complex is
thought to have been occupied by a wealthy individual
from the late Roman period.
(3º§) Jim Irvine, son of landowner Brian Naylor, made the
initial discovery after spotting "unusual pottery" on a walk
during the 2020 lockdown, and contacted the
archaeological team at Leicestershire County Council. He
said: "My family have been farming this land for 50 or 60
years. "During lockdown last year, I noticed some pottery
on the ground which didn't look like any pottery I'd seen
before. "We came down here with a spade and I dug a
shallow trench and I was in exactly the right place. "To
see something that has been undisturbed for 1700 years
or so has been amazing. "The thing that has been
keeping me interested is what's the state of the next thing
to come out of the site because it's all been amazing so
far." Historic England funded urgent excavation work at
the site by the University of Leicester.
(4º§) The mosaic, which forms the floor of what was
thought to be a dining or entertaining area of the villa,
measures 11m x 7m (36ft x 23ft). Mosaics were regularly
used in private and public buildings across the Roman
Empire, and often featured famous figures from
mythology. However, the Rutland mosaic is thought to be
unique in the UK as it features Achilles and his battle with
Hector at the conclusion of the Trojan War.
Analysis - By Phil Mackie, BBC Midlands correspondent
at the scene
(5º§) I know where the villa was found but I'm not allowed
to give away too many details. It's because they don't
want anyone coming along and trying to carry out their
own investigations and disturbing the site.
(6º§) For now, the mosaic has been covered back up. It's
been well protected for more than a millennium and a half
beneath a 2ft (0.6m) layer of soil, and it won't come to
any further harm now it's back underground. Jim Irvine
really hopes that people will be able to come to visit in
situ one day but decisions about its long-term future
haven't been made yet. The site is so big that only a tiny
part of the complex has been excavated. There are likely
to be more discoveries in the digging seasons to come.
(7º§) Investigations have revealed the large villa is
surrounded by barns, circular structures and possibly a
bath house. The complex is likely to have been occupied
by someone with a knowledge of classical literature,
between the 3rd and 4th Century AD. John Thomas,
deputy director of the University of Leicester
Archaeological Services and project manager on the excavations, said: "This is certainly the most exciting
Roman mosaic discovery in the UK in the last century. "It
gives us fresh perspectives on the attitudes of people at
the time, their links to classical literature, and it also tells
us an enormous amount about the individual who
commissioned this piece. "This is someone with a
knowledge of the classics, who had the money to
commission a piece of such detail, and it's the very first
depiction of these stories that we've ever found in
Britain."
(8º§) Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England,
added: "To have uncovered such a rare mosaic of this
size, as well as a surrounding villa, is remarkable.
"Discoveries like this are so important in helping us piece
together our shared history. By protecting this site we are
able to continue learning from it, and look forward to what
future excavations may teach us about the people who
lived there over 1,500 years ago." The site is on private
land and not accessible to the public but discussions are
ongoing with Rutland County Council to set up an off-site
display of the villa complex and its finds, Historic England
said. Further excavations are planned on the site in 2022.
Mr Irvine said the field will no longer be used for farming
so the area can be protected.
(adapted) https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-59391650
According to the text, one of the researchers' hypotheses
is that the area was occupied by:
Ano: 2022
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Lindóia do Sul - SC
Prova:
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Q4367322
Inglês
Texto associado
Roman mosaic and villa complex found in Rutland
farmer's field
(1º§) The mosaic, found in Rutland, has been described
as the first example of its kind in the UK. It was
discovered by the landowner's son and investigated by
archaeologists from the University of Leicester. Historic
England described the mosaic as "one of the most
remarkable and significant... ever found in Britain".
(2º§) The mosaic and surrounding villa complex have
now been protected as a Scheduled Monument by the
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
on the advice of Historic England. The complex is
thought to have been occupied by a wealthy individual
from the late Roman period.
(3º§) Jim Irvine, son of landowner Brian Naylor, made the
initial discovery after spotting "unusual pottery" on a walk
during the 2020 lockdown, and contacted the
archaeological team at Leicestershire County Council. He
said: "My family have been farming this land for 50 or 60
years. "During lockdown last year, I noticed some pottery
on the ground which didn't look like any pottery I'd seen
before. "We came down here with a spade and I dug a
shallow trench and I was in exactly the right place. "To
see something that has been undisturbed for 1700 years
or so has been amazing. "The thing that has been
keeping me interested is what's the state of the next thing
to come out of the site because it's all been amazing so
far." Historic England funded urgent excavation work at
the site by the University of Leicester.
(4º§) The mosaic, which forms the floor of what was
thought to be a dining or entertaining area of the villa,
measures 11m x 7m (36ft x 23ft). Mosaics were regularly
used in private and public buildings across the Roman
Empire, and often featured famous figures from
mythology. However, the Rutland mosaic is thought to be
unique in the UK as it features Achilles and his battle with
Hector at the conclusion of the Trojan War.
Analysis - By Phil Mackie, BBC Midlands correspondent
at the scene
(5º§) I know where the villa was found but I'm not allowed
to give away too many details. It's because they don't
want anyone coming along and trying to carry out their
own investigations and disturbing the site.
(6º§) For now, the mosaic has been covered back up. It's
been well protected for more than a millennium and a half
beneath a 2ft (0.6m) layer of soil, and it won't come to
any further harm now it's back underground. Jim Irvine
really hopes that people will be able to come to visit in
situ one day but decisions about its long-term future
haven't been made yet. The site is so big that only a tiny
part of the complex has been excavated. There are likely
to be more discoveries in the digging seasons to come.
(7º§) Investigations have revealed the large villa is
surrounded by barns, circular structures and possibly a
bath house. The complex is likely to have been occupied
by someone with a knowledge of classical literature,
between the 3rd and 4th Century AD. John Thomas,
deputy director of the University of Leicester
Archaeological Services and project manager on the excavations, said: "This is certainly the most exciting
Roman mosaic discovery in the UK in the last century. "It
gives us fresh perspectives on the attitudes of people at
the time, their links to classical literature, and it also tells
us an enormous amount about the individual who
commissioned this piece. "This is someone with a
knowledge of the classics, who had the money to
commission a piece of such detail, and it's the very first
depiction of these stories that we've ever found in
Britain."
(8º§) Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England,
added: "To have uncovered such a rare mosaic of this
size, as well as a surrounding villa, is remarkable.
"Discoveries like this are so important in helping us piece
together our shared history. By protecting this site we are
able to continue learning from it, and look forward to what
future excavations may teach us about the people who
lived there over 1,500 years ago." The site is on private
land and not accessible to the public but discussions are
ongoing with Rutland County Council to set up an off-site
display of the villa complex and its finds, Historic England
said. Further excavations are planned on the site in 2022.
Mr Irvine said the field will no longer be used for farming
so the area can be protected.
(adapted) https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-59391650
Consider the following assertives:
I.The place where the mosaic is located is open to the public for visitation.
II.The place where the mosaic was found has already been completely excavated by archaeologists and many pieces have been removed.
III.The mosaic raises clues about people's connection with classical literature during the period of the Roman Empire.
Which one(s) is(are) CORRECT?
I.The place where the mosaic is located is open to the public for visitation.
II.The place where the mosaic was found has already been completely excavated by archaeologists and many pieces have been removed.
III.The mosaic raises clues about people's connection with classical literature during the period of the Roman Empire.
Which one(s) is(are) CORRECT?
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AMAUC
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Prefeitura de Lindóia do Sul - SC
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Q4367320
Inglês
Texto associado
Roman mosaic and villa complex found in Rutland
farmer's field
(1º§) The mosaic, found in Rutland, has been described
as the first example of its kind in the UK. It was
discovered by the landowner's son and investigated by
archaeologists from the University of Leicester. Historic
England described the mosaic as "one of the most
remarkable and significant... ever found in Britain".
(2º§) The mosaic and surrounding villa complex have
now been protected as a Scheduled Monument by the
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
on the advice of Historic England. The complex is
thought to have been occupied by a wealthy individual
from the late Roman period.
(3º§) Jim Irvine, son of landowner Brian Naylor, made the
initial discovery after spotting "unusual pottery" on a walk
during the 2020 lockdown, and contacted the
archaeological team at Leicestershire County Council. He
said: "My family have been farming this land for 50 or 60
years. "During lockdown last year, I noticed some pottery
on the ground which didn't look like any pottery I'd seen
before. "We came down here with a spade and I dug a
shallow trench and I was in exactly the right place. "To
see something that has been undisturbed for 1700 years
or so has been amazing. "The thing that has been
keeping me interested is what's the state of the next thing
to come out of the site because it's all been amazing so
far." Historic England funded urgent excavation work at
the site by the University of Leicester.
(4º§) The mosaic, which forms the floor of what was
thought to be a dining or entertaining area of the villa,
measures 11m x 7m (36ft x 23ft). Mosaics were regularly
used in private and public buildings across the Roman
Empire, and often featured famous figures from
mythology. However, the Rutland mosaic is thought to be
unique in the UK as it features Achilles and his battle with
Hector at the conclusion of the Trojan War.
Analysis - By Phil Mackie, BBC Midlands correspondent
at the scene
(5º§) I know where the villa was found but I'm not allowed
to give away too many details. It's because they don't
want anyone coming along and trying to carry out their
own investigations and disturbing the site.
(6º§) For now, the mosaic has been covered back up. It's
been well protected for more than a millennium and a half
beneath a 2ft (0.6m) layer of soil, and it won't come to
any further harm now it's back underground. Jim Irvine
really hopes that people will be able to come to visit in
situ one day but decisions about its long-term future
haven't been made yet. The site is so big that only a tiny
part of the complex has been excavated. There are likely
to be more discoveries in the digging seasons to come.
(7º§) Investigations have revealed the large villa is
surrounded by barns, circular structures and possibly a
bath house. The complex is likely to have been occupied
by someone with a knowledge of classical literature,
between the 3rd and 4th Century AD. John Thomas,
deputy director of the University of Leicester
Archaeological Services and project manager on the excavations, said: "This is certainly the most exciting
Roman mosaic discovery in the UK in the last century. "It
gives us fresh perspectives on the attitudes of people at
the time, their links to classical literature, and it also tells
us an enormous amount about the individual who
commissioned this piece. "This is someone with a
knowledge of the classics, who had the money to
commission a piece of such detail, and it's the very first
depiction of these stories that we've ever found in
Britain."
(8º§) Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England,
added: "To have uncovered such a rare mosaic of this
size, as well as a surrounding villa, is remarkable.
"Discoveries like this are so important in helping us piece
together our shared history. By protecting this site we are
able to continue learning from it, and look forward to what
future excavations may teach us about the people who
lived there over 1,500 years ago." The site is on private
land and not accessible to the public but discussions are
ongoing with Rutland County Council to set up an off-site
display of the villa complex and its finds, Historic England
said. Further excavations are planned on the site in 2022.
Mr Irvine said the field will no longer be used for farming
so the area can be protected.
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