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To answer question, read the text below.
The Language of Performance
Well, the word “performative” is generally meant as an insult. It’s meant to trivialize and indicate that someone is play-acting or “faking it.” It suggests that someone is only doing something to be seen doing it, and not because it represents a sincere interest or enjoyment.
This is one of those situations in which metaphors are overextended, and language distorts rather than describes natural human behavior. It is normal for our species for men and women to “perform” acts to impress both our own sex and the opposite sex. Males and females have different sex “roles,” and we “perform” acts to satisfy those roles.
The language seems to “portray” us as “actors performing roles” and implies that we are all essentially “lying” or “faking.” This is the kind of wordcel wordtrap that lends itself to Marxist gender theory ideology and postmodernist thinking.
“Nothing is real, everything is fake. Everything is a performance.”
That’s a frame, but it isn’t the whole picture.
Men are primates. We imitate each other. Monkey see, monkey do. And yes, we do things to try to impress each other. You can frame that in a way that seems trivial or superficial, but it is also foundational to human nature and social hierarchy.
Fonte: https//mrjackdonovan.substack.com/p/on-performative-males
The author uses the passive voice sparingly and primarily for definitions (e.g., is generally meant), while shifting to a consistent active voice to build his core argument. Considering this stylistic choice, analyze the statements below:
I. Passive constructions tend to obscure the agent of the action, creating a sense of detachment.
II. Active verbs (such as those appearing in the second and third paragraphs) assign clear responsibility to the subject, making the critique feel more direct and assertive.
III. The use of active voice emphasizes that actions (like those mentioned in the fourth paragraph) are deliberate and intentional rather than passive occurrences.
IV. Extensive use of the passive voice would weaken the punchy, authoritative tone of the argument established throughout the text.
Which of the statements are CORRECT?
To answer question, read the text below.
The Language of Performance
Well, the word “performative” is generally meant as an insult. It’s meant to trivialize and indicate that someone is play-acting or “faking it.” It suggests that someone is only doing something to be seen doing it, and not because it represents a sincere interest or enjoyment.
This is one of those situations in which metaphors are overextended, and language distorts rather than describes natural human behavior. It is normal for our species for men and women to “perform” acts to impress both our own sex and the opposite sex. Males and females have different sex “roles,” and we “perform” acts to satisfy those roles.
The language seems to “portray” us as “actors performing roles” and implies that we are all essentially “lying” or “faking.” This is the kind of wordcel wordtrap that lends itself to Marxist gender theory ideology and postmodernist thinking.
“Nothing is real, everything is fake. Everything is a performance.”
That’s a frame, but it isn’t the whole picture.
Men are primates. We imitate each other. Monkey see, monkey do. And yes, we do things to try to impress each other. You can frame that in a way that seems trivial or superficial, but it is also foundational to human nature and social hierarchy.
Fonte: https//mrjackdonovan.substack.com/p/on-performative-males
Collocations are pairs or groups of words that are habitually juxtaposed in English. Based on this concept, identify which of the following terms from the text are examples of collocations:
I. Whole picture (Fifth paragraph)
II. Human nature (Sixth paragraph)
III. Social hierarchy (Sixth paragraph)
IV. Sex roles (Second paragraph)
V. Human behavior (Second paragraph)
Which of the statements are CORRECT?
To answer question, read the text below.
The Language of Performance
Well, the word “performative” is generally meant as an insult. It’s meant to trivialize and indicate that someone is play-acting or “faking it.” It suggests that someone is only doing something to be seen doing it, and not because it represents a sincere interest or enjoyment.
This is one of those situations in which metaphors are overextended, and language distorts rather than describes natural human behavior. It is normal for our species for men and women to “perform” acts to impress both our own sex and the opposite sex. Males and females have different sex “roles,” and we “perform” acts to satisfy those roles.
The language seems to “portray” us as “actors performing roles” and implies that we are all essentially “lying” or “faking.” This is the kind of wordcel wordtrap that lends itself to Marxist gender theory ideology and postmodernist thinking.
“Nothing is real, everything is fake. Everything is a performance.”
That’s a frame, but it isn’t the whole picture.
Men are primates. We imitate each other. Monkey see, monkey do. And yes, we do things to try to impress each other. You can frame that in a way that seems trivial or superficial, but it is also foundational to human nature and social hierarchy.
Fonte: https//mrjackdonovan.substack.com/p/on-performative-males
Read the following statements about the phrase faking it (first paragraph) and mark True (T) or False (F):
( ) It is a phrasal verb (intransitive, with "it" as a pronoun object).
( ) It appears in the context of the word performative.
( ) It is implying sincerity, synonymous with pretending or acting truly.
( ) It is a compound noun.
Which option CORRECTLY fills in the parenthesis above, from top to bottom?
To answer question, read the text below.
The Language of Performance
Well, the word “performative” is generally meant as an insult. It’s meant to trivialize and indicate that someone is play-acting or “faking it.” It suggests that someone is only doing something to be seen doing it, and not because it represents a sincere interest or enjoyment.
This is one of those situations in which metaphors are overextended, and language distorts rather than describes natural human behavior. It is normal for our species for men and women to “perform” acts to impress both our own sex and the opposite sex. Males and females have different sex “roles,” and we “perform” acts to satisfy those roles.
The language seems to “portray” us as “actors performing roles” and implies that we are all essentially “lying” or “faking.” This is the kind of wordcel wordtrap that lends itself to Marxist gender theory ideology and postmodernist thinking.
“Nothing is real, everything is fake. Everything is a performance.”
That’s a frame, but it isn’t the whole picture.
Men are primates. We imitate each other. Monkey see, monkey do. And yes, we do things to try to impress each other. You can frame that in a way that seems trivial or superficial, but it is also foundational to human nature and social hierarchy.
Fonte: https//mrjackdonovan.substack.com/p/on-performative-males
To answer question, read the text below.
The Language of Performance
Well, the word “performative” is generally meant as an insult. It’s meant to trivialize and indicate that someone is play-acting or “faking it.” It suggests that someone is only doing something to be seen doing it, and not because it represents a sincere interest or enjoyment.
This is one of those situations in which metaphors are overextended, and language distorts rather than describes natural human behavior. It is normal for our species for men and women to “perform” acts to impress both our own sex and the opposite sex. Males and females have different sex “roles,” and we “perform” acts to satisfy those roles.
The language seems to “portray” us as “actors performing roles” and implies that we are all essentially “lying” or “faking.” This is the kind of wordcel wordtrap that lends itself to Marxist gender theory ideology and postmodernist thinking.
“Nothing is real, everything is fake. Everything is a performance.”
That’s a frame, but it isn’t the whole picture.
Men are primates. We imitate each other. Monkey see, monkey do. And yes, we do things to try to impress each other. You can frame that in a way that seems trivial or superficial, but it is also foundational to human nature and social hierarchy.
Fonte: https//mrjackdonovan.substack.com/p/on-performative-males
To answer question, read the text below.
The Language of Performance
Well, the word “performative” is generally meant as an insult. It’s meant to trivialize and indicate that someone is play-acting or “faking it.” It suggests that someone is only doing something to be seen doing it, and not because it represents a sincere interest or enjoyment.
This is one of those situations in which metaphors are overextended, and language distorts rather than describes natural human behavior. It is normal for our species for men and women to “perform” acts to impress both our own sex and the opposite sex. Males and females have different sex “roles,” and we “perform” acts to satisfy those roles.
The language seems to “portray” us as “actors performing roles” and implies that we are all essentially “lying” or “faking.” This is the kind of wordcel wordtrap that lends itself to Marxist gender theory ideology and postmodernist thinking.
“Nothing is real, everything is fake. Everything is a performance.”
That’s a frame, but it isn’t the whole picture.
Men are primates. We imitate each other. Monkey see, monkey do. And yes, we do things to try to impress each other. You can frame that in a way that seems trivial or superficial, but it is also foundational to human nature and social hierarchy.
Fonte: https//mrjackdonovan.substack.com/p/on-performative-males
I. Professores utilizam plataformas digitais para compartilhar materiais e atividades.
II. O texto afirma que a tecnologia, por si só, garante melhoria no aprendizado.
III. A eficácia da tecnologia depende da forma como ela é integrada à prática pedagógica.
IV. O texto sugere que o papel do professor continua relevante no uso educacional da tecnologia.
V. O excerto indica que professores formados em pedagogia integram melhor o uso de ferramentas digitais às aulas.
Após análise, conclui-se que estão corretas:
1. The increasing complexity of international business strategy is primarily driven by the need to coordinate value creation across borders under conditions of uncertainty and institutional diversity.
2. The Eclectic Paradigm explains that ownershi p-specific, location-specific, and internalization advantages collectively inform firms’ entry mode decisions in foreign direct investment.
3. Institutional voids in emerging markets may compel firms to rely on informal mechanisms such as relational contracting and political engagement.
4. The transition from just-in-time (JIT) to just-in--case (JIC) inventory models reflects a strate gic shift toward lower supply chain resilience and reduced redundancy.
5. Digitalization eliminates regulatory challen ges by standardizing data governance across jurisdictions.
Select the alternative that indicates all the correct statements.
A leading agro-industrial firm based in Santa Cata rina—specializing in poultry and pork exports—is fac ing increasing pressure in global markets. Historically, the company has benefited from Brazil’s disease-free livestock status and strong compliance with World Organization for Animal Health standards, enabling access to premium markets in Asia and Europe.
However, recent developments have disrupted its competitive position:
- A major importing country has introduced stricter ESG and carbon-traceability requirements.
- Exchange rate volatility in Brazil has increased f inancial uncertainty.
- Logistics bottlenecks at Port of Itajaí have delayed shipments.
- Competitors from other countries are offering lower-cost alternatives.
Based on the scenario, which strategic response would be most appropriate for the firm at this stage?
1. Isomorphic pressures are pressures to conform to institutional norms.
2. Transfer-pricing is used for cost allocation and tax optimization within multinational firms.
3. The technology most associated with decen tralized and transparent record-keeping is Artificial Intelligence.
4. The shift from JIT to JIC inventory models reflects a focus on risk mitigation and resilience.
5. ESG frameworks primarily address exchange rate policies.
Select the alternative that indicates all the correct statements.
Study the sentences below and decide if they are true ( T ) or false ( F ), according to the text.
(_) According to the Eclectic Paradigm, one of the OLI components is location-specific.
(_) The concept of transaction costs primarily refers to costs associated with negotiating and enforcing contracts.
(_) Institutional voids are best described as absence of efficient market-supporting institutions.
(_) The strategy most associated with managing supply chain disruptions is downsizing.
(_) The primary purpose of hedging in interna tional finance is to enhance brand value.
Select the alternative that presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
Read the sentence below.
“The Amazon River is not as long as the Nile River.”
Choose the alternative that expresses the same idea.
Which reading strategy is described in this situation?
Brazil floods: 'I saw people trapped in their
Brazil floods: 'I saw people trapped in their
Brazil floods: 'I saw people trapped in their
Australia’s first people - known as Aboriginal Australians – have lived on the continental for over 50.000 years. Diverse and culturally distinctive, they are represented by more than 250 distinct language groups spread throughout Australia. About 3 percent of Australia’s population has Aboriginal heritage. But the origins and fate of Australia’s native peoples are still the subject of heated debates – ranging from social disparities to legal representation, and even whether their genocide can really be considered a genocide.
(Source: National Geographic – adaptation)
(__) Scanning is a rapid reading technique used to locate specific details such as dates or names without reading the entire text.
(__) Skimming involves reading the first and last paragraphs and topic sentences to grasp the main idea and overall organization of a text.
(__) Predicting is a strategy that focuses exclusively on identifying the phonological patterns of words before the reader encounters them in the text.
(__) Summarizing requires the reader to translate every single word of the original text into their native language to ensure complete comprehension.
After analysis, choose the alternative that presents the CORRECT sequence:
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