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Q3674870 Inglês

Question must be answered based on the following text.


Despite Brazil’s linguistic plurality, the myth of monolingualism persists, delineating a “linguistic territory” conceived as uniform. Language policies have historically been slow to acknowledge the country’s multilingual and plurilingual realities, although instruments such as the National Inventory of Linguistic Diversity (2010) represent notable exceptions.


Adapted from: GUIMARÃES, Felipe Furtado; FINARDI, Kyria Rebeca; CASOTTI, Janayna Bertollo Cozer. Internationalization and language policies in Brazil: what is the relationship? (2019). Available at: https://www.scielo.br/j/rbla/a/7yRjFPFBGHnxFzfrhYWvcJd/?lang=en


In the context of internalization, multilingualism, as a linguistic policy, is most accurately conceptualized as:

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Q3674869 Inglês

Question must be answered based on the following text.


It appears to me to be useful to simplify the descriptive framework and make a two-part distinction: principles and procedures. The term, principles, may be operationally defined as a set of insights derived from theoretical and applied linguistics, cognitive psychology, information sciences, and other allied disciplines that provide theoretical bases for the study of language learning, language planning, and language teaching. The term thus includes not only the theoretical assumptions governing language learning and teaching but also those governing syllabus design, materials production, and evaluation measures. Similarly, procedures may be operationally defined as a set of teaching strategies adopted/adapted by the teacher in order to accomplish the stated and unstated, short- and long-term goals of language learning and teaching in the classroom. Thus, certain elements of Antony’s approach and method, and Richards and Rodgers’ approach and design can be subsumed under principles. Classroom events, activities, or techniques can be covered under procedures. The terms principles and procedures are not new; they are implicit in the literature and are being used widely, though not uniformly or consistently. 


Adapted from: KUMARAVADIVELU, B. Understanding language teaching: from method to postmethod. New Jersey/London: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers, 2006.


According to the text, throughout the history of language teaching, the concepts of Approach, Method, and Technique have been defined in different ways by different scholars. Even Kumaravadivelu proposes his own two-part framework. Considering these perspectives and the hierarchical relationship among Approach, Method, and Technique, one can conclude that:

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Q3674868 Inglês
Multimodal genres are those in which meaning is created through the interaction of multiple semiotic modes. In these terms, multimodal genres
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Q3674867 Inglês

Question must be answered based on the following situation. 


You are teaching an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) class for first-year Brazilian Radiology students at a federal institution. The students need to read and comprehend technical articles about imaging techniques, patient care protocols and radiology equipment manuals. Most students are native Portuguese speakers with varying levels of English proficiency. Some struggle with understanding complex technical terms, others with interpreting text structures and summarizing procedures in English. You, as a teacher, aim to design reading tasks to improve their knowledge in the radiology field.


Considering approaches to ESP course design (Hutchinson & Waters (1987); Dudley-Evans & St. John (1998); Fortanet-Gomez & Raisanen (2008), your reading tasks must

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Q3672132 Inglês
Read the excerpt below:
After reading, students answer: "What does the author imply about university ranking metrics when referring to 'proxy prestige'?" This prompt primarily elicits______.

Fill in the blank above and mark the correct alternative.
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Q3672130 Inglês
An EFL program identifies that second-year students systematically misinterpret implied meanings in short editorials, yet the midterm is approaching with an inferencing criterion in the rubric. As the course lead, you must integrate remediation without derailing the assessment calendar. Which plan aligns formative evidence with the upcoming summative task while offering a viable path to recovery.
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Q3672126 Inglês
Anthropologie Elevates Maeve in Rare Retail Brand Launch

Anthropologie is spinning off its Maeve product line as a standalone brand, a rare move in a retail sector where brand extensions have become less common.

The decision reflects shifting strategies among specialty retailers as they work to adapt to changes in women's fast-fashion and evolving consumer behavior.

Maeve, known for its blend of classic silhouettes and modern flourishes, will now operate independently with dedicated storefronts and separate digital channels, including new social media accounts and editorial content platforms, according to a Monday (Aug. 4) press release. The brand is inclusive, spanning plus, petite, tall and adaptive options, which broaden its reach as the industry contends with demands for representation.

Maeve has nearly 2 million customers and was the most-searched brand on the Anthropologie website over the past year, the release said. It is also a driver of TikTok engagement. Several of the company's most "hearted" items online are already from the Maeve label.

"Maeve has emerged as a true driver of growth within Anthropologie's portfolio," Anu Narayanan, president of women's and home at Anthropologie Group, said in the release. "Its consistent performance, combined with our customers' emotional connection to the brand, made this the right moment to evolve Maeve into a standalone identity."

While many retailers have retreated from new brand creation, opting instead to consolidate or focus on core labels, Anthropologie's move suggests confidence in cultivating sizable, engaged consumer communities around sub-brands.

Anthropologie is backing Maeve's standalone debut with a comprehensive marketing campaign, including influencer-driven content, a new Substack, a launch event in New York, and a charitable partnership, per the release. The first Maeve brick-and-mortar store is set to open in Raleigh, North Carolina, in the fall.

The move comes as the apparel sector in the United States sees shoppers valuing not just price and selection, but brand story, inclusivity and digital experience. While the outcome remains to be seen, Anthropologie's gamble on Maeve reflects a belief that consumers remain eager to embrace distinctive, thoughtfully curated fashion.


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The passage highlights Anthropologie's unusual decision to launch Maeve as a standalone brand. In this context, vocabulary plays a central role in shaping meaning. Consider the words below in relation to the excerpt:
Inclusive: "The brand is inclusive, spanning plus, petite, tall and adaptive options."
Portfolio: "Maeve has emerged as a true ... within Anthropologie's portfolio."
Consolidate: "While many retailers have retreated from new brand creation, opting instead to consolidate or focus on core labels."
Curated: "Consumers remain eager to embrace distinctive, thoughtfully curated fashion."
Embrace: "... reflects a belief that consumers remain eager to embrace distinctive, thoughtfully curated fashion."

Which interpretation aligns with how these terms function in the text? 
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Q3672125 Inglês
Anthropologie Elevates Maeve in Rare Retail Brand Launch

Anthropologie is spinning off its Maeve product line as a standalone brand, a rare move in a retail sector where brand extensions have become less common.

The decision reflects shifting strategies among specialty retailers as they work to adapt to changes in women's fast-fashion and evolving consumer behavior.

Maeve, known for its blend of classic silhouettes and modern flourishes, will now operate independently with dedicated storefronts and separate digital channels, including new social media accounts and editorial content platforms, according to a Monday (Aug. 4) press release. The brand is inclusive, spanning plus, petite, tall and adaptive options, which broaden its reach as the industry contends with demands for representation.

Maeve has nearly 2 million customers and was the most-searched brand on the Anthropologie website over the past year, the release said. It is also a driver of TikTok engagement. Several of the company's most "hearted" items online are already from the Maeve label.

"Maeve has emerged as a true driver of growth within Anthropologie's portfolio," Anu Narayanan, president of women's and home at Anthropologie Group, said in the release. "Its consistent performance, combined with our customers' emotional connection to the brand, made this the right moment to evolve Maeve into a standalone identity."

While many retailers have retreated from new brand creation, opting instead to consolidate or focus on core labels, Anthropologie's move suggests confidence in cultivating sizable, engaged consumer communities around sub-brands.

Anthropologie is backing Maeve's standalone debut with a comprehensive marketing campaign, including influencer-driven content, a new Substack, a launch event in New York, and a charitable partnership, per the release. The first Maeve brick-and-mortar store is set to open in Raleigh, North Carolina, in the fall.

The move comes as the apparel sector in the United States sees shoppers valuing not just price and selection, but brand story, inclusivity and digital experience. While the outcome remains to be seen, Anthropologie's gamble on Maeve reflects a belief that consumers remain eager to embrace distinctive, thoughtfully curated fashion.


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Judge the sentences below as TRUE (T) or FALSE (F):
(__)The spinoff of Maeve is portrayed as countercyclical, since other retailers consolidate instead of launching brands.
(__)Consumer emotional connection is cited as one justification for Maeve's independence.
(__)The brand's marketing campaign relies exclusively on traditional advertising, avoiding digital platforms.

Which sequence is correct?
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Q3672123 Inglês
Anthropologie Elevates Maeve in Rare Retail Brand Launch

Anthropologie is spinning off its Maeve product line as a standalone brand, a rare move in a retail sector where brand extensions have become less common.

The decision reflects shifting strategies among specialty retailers as they work to adapt to changes in women's fast-fashion and evolving consumer behavior.

Maeve, known for its blend of classic silhouettes and modern flourishes, will now operate independently with dedicated storefronts and separate digital channels, including new social media accounts and editorial content platforms, according to a Monday (Aug. 4) press release. The brand is inclusive, spanning plus, petite, tall and adaptive options, which broaden its reach as the industry contends with demands for representation.

Maeve has nearly 2 million customers and was the most-searched brand on the Anthropologie website over the past year, the release said. It is also a driver of TikTok engagement. Several of the company's most "hearted" items online are already from the Maeve label.

"Maeve has emerged as a true driver of growth within Anthropologie's portfolio," Anu Narayanan, president of women's and home at Anthropologie Group, said in the release. "Its consistent performance, combined with our customers' emotional connection to the brand, made this the right moment to evolve Maeve into a standalone identity."

While many retailers have retreated from new brand creation, opting instead to consolidate or focus on core labels, Anthropologie's move suggests confidence in cultivating sizable, engaged consumer communities around sub-brands.

Anthropologie is backing Maeve's standalone debut with a comprehensive marketing campaign, including influencer-driven content, a new Substack, a launch event in New York, and a charitable partnership, per the release. The first Maeve brick-and-mortar store is set to open in Raleigh, North Carolina, in the fall.

The move comes as the apparel sector in the United States sees shoppers valuing not just price and selection, but brand story, inclusivity and digital experience. While the outcome remains to be seen, Anthropologie's gamble on Maeve reflects a belief that consumers remain eager to embrace distinctive, thoughtfully curated fashion.


https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2025/anthropologie-elevates-maev e-rare-retail-brand-launch/
A graduate student in applied linguistics analyzes the statement "shoppers valuing not just price and selection, but brand story, inclusivity and digital experience." Which research question emerges from this critical reading?
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Q3672122 Inglês
Anthropologie Elevates Maeve in Rare Retail Brand Launch

Anthropologie is spinning off its Maeve product line as a standalone brand, a rare move in a retail sector where brand extensions have become less common.

The decision reflects shifting strategies among specialty retailers as they work to adapt to changes in women's fast-fashion and evolving consumer behavior.

Maeve, known for its blend of classic silhouettes and modern flourishes, will now operate independently with dedicated storefronts and separate digital channels, including new social media accounts and editorial content platforms, according to a Monday (Aug. 4) press release. The brand is inclusive, spanning plus, petite, tall and adaptive options, which broaden its reach as the industry contends with demands for representation.

Maeve has nearly 2 million customers and was the most-searched brand on the Anthropologie website over the past year, the release said. It is also a driver of TikTok engagement. Several of the company's most "hearted" items online are already from the Maeve label.

"Maeve has emerged as a true driver of growth within Anthropologie's portfolio," Anu Narayanan, president of women's and home at Anthropologie Group, said in the release. "Its consistent performance, combined with our customers' emotional connection to the brand, made this the right moment to evolve Maeve into a standalone identity."

While many retailers have retreated from new brand creation, opting instead to consolidate or focus on core labels, Anthropologie's move suggests confidence in cultivating sizable, engaged consumer communities around sub-brands.

Anthropologie is backing Maeve's standalone debut with a comprehensive marketing campaign, including influencer-driven content, a new Substack, a launch event in New York, and a charitable partnership, per the release. The first Maeve brick-and-mortar store is set to open in Raleigh, North Carolina, in the fall.

The move comes as the apparel sector in the United States sees shoppers valuing not just price and selection, but brand story, inclusivity and digital experience. While the outcome remains to be seen, Anthropologie's gamble on Maeve reflects a belief that consumers remain eager to embrace distinctive, thoughtfully curated fashion.


https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2025/anthropologie-elevates-maev e-rare-retail-brand-launch/
In the sentence "Maeve has emerged as a true driver of growth within Anthropologie's portfolio," the word driver is a homonym. Which interpretation aligns with the text?
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Q3669426 Inglês
When teaching reading comprehension, one important process happens even before the actual reading begins: readers start to raise expectations about the text, activating prior knowledge and predicting possible content, structures, or meanings. This mental operation prevents cognitive overload and makes reading more efficient. This strategy is called: 
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Q3669424 Inglês
The BNCC emphasizes that English teaching in Brazil should not be limited to the traditional idea of a “foreign language” belonging only to native speakers in hegemonic countries. Instead, it prioritizes its social and political role, considering it as:
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Q3669422 Inglês
In the sentence “Only Mary read the article”, the scope of focus particle “only” implies that:
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Q3669420 Inglês
The following description refers to a famous English novelist generally considered the greatest of the Victorian era. His works often depicted the struggles of the poor, criticized social injustice, and were originally published in serialized form. His novels are known for vivid characters, humor, moral lessons, and a deep concern with childhood and poverty. 

Who is the author?
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Q3669419 Inglês
This region in Northern California is not only a global symbol of innovation but also a major driver of the United States economy. It concentrates some of the world’s most valuable technology companies, attracts billions of dollars in venture capital, and exerts worldwide influence on markets, employment, and technological development. Which region is being described?
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Q3669416 Inglês
Read the following news excerpt to answer question.

China has recently introduced artificial intelligence (AI) education in primary and secondary schools in Beijing. Beginning this semester, students as young as six will receive at least eight hours of AI instruction per year, including training on chatbots, AI ethics, and general technological knowledge. According to the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, these courses may be integrated with information technology or science, and they form part of a long-term plan to build a national AI curriculum. The initiative follows the global success of DeepSeek, whose founder Liang Wenfeng graduated from Zhejiang University, and reflects China’s ambition to strengthen its role in the “AI wars.”


Internationally, other countries are also investing in AI education. Estonia, for example, announced a partnership with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Edu for students and teachers in secondary education, while similar programs are emerging in England, Canada, South Korea, and the United States. As Estonian President Alar Karis stated, education systems must adapt because “artificial intelligence has permanently changed the world.”


Burleigh, E. (2025, March 10). China’s six-year-olds are already being offered AI classes in school in a bid to train the next generation of DeepSeek founders. Fortune. 
In the sentence “The initiative follows the global success of DeepSeek, whose founder Liang Wenfeng graduated from Zhejiang University, and reflects China’s ambition to strengthen its role in the ‘AI wars.’”, which of the following expressions could best replace “strengthen its role” without altering the meaning of the sentence?
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Q3669415 Inglês
Read the following news excerpt to answer question.

China has recently introduced artificial intelligence (AI) education in primary and secondary schools in Beijing. Beginning this semester, students as young as six will receive at least eight hours of AI instruction per year, including training on chatbots, AI ethics, and general technological knowledge. According to the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, these courses may be integrated with information technology or science, and they form part of a long-term plan to build a national AI curriculum. The initiative follows the global success of DeepSeek, whose founder Liang Wenfeng graduated from Zhejiang University, and reflects China’s ambition to strengthen its role in the “AI wars.”


Internationally, other countries are also investing in AI education. Estonia, for example, announced a partnership with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Edu for students and teachers in secondary education, while similar programs are emerging in England, Canada, South Korea, and the United States. As Estonian President Alar Karis stated, education systems must adapt because “artificial intelligence has permanently changed the world.”


Burleigh, E. (2025, March 10). China’s six-year-olds are already being offered AI classes in school in a bid to train the next generation of DeepSeek founders. Fortune. 
In the excerpt “China has a new secret weapon in the global AI wars: elementary school kids”, the expression AI wars refers to:
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Q3669413 Inglês
Read the following news excerpt to answer question.

China has recently introduced artificial intelligence (AI) education in primary and secondary schools in Beijing. Beginning this semester, students as young as six will receive at least eight hours of AI instruction per year, including training on chatbots, AI ethics, and general technological knowledge. According to the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, these courses may be integrated with information technology or science, and they form part of a long-term plan to build a national AI curriculum. The initiative follows the global success of DeepSeek, whose founder Liang Wenfeng graduated from Zhejiang University, and reflects China’s ambition to strengthen its role in the “AI wars.”


Internationally, other countries are also investing in AI education. Estonia, for example, announced a partnership with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Edu for students and teachers in secondary education, while similar programs are emerging in England, Canada, South Korea, and the United States. As Estonian President Alar Karis stated, education systems must adapt because “artificial intelligence has permanently changed the world.”


Burleigh, E. (2025, March 10). China’s six-year-olds are already being offered AI classes in school in a bid to train the next generation of DeepSeek founders. Fortune. 
The passage can be classified as a text of which predominant type?
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Q3669412 Inglês
Read the following news excerpt to answer question.

China has recently introduced artificial intelligence (AI) education in primary and secondary schools in Beijing. Beginning this semester, students as young as six will receive at least eight hours of AI instruction per year, including training on chatbots, AI ethics, and general technological knowledge. According to the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, these courses may be integrated with information technology or science, and they form part of a long-term plan to build a national AI curriculum. The initiative follows the global success of DeepSeek, whose founder Liang Wenfeng graduated from Zhejiang University, and reflects China’s ambition to strengthen its role in the “AI wars.”


Internationally, other countries are also investing in AI education. Estonia, for example, announced a partnership with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Edu for students and teachers in secondary education, while similar programs are emerging in England, Canada, South Korea, and the United States. As Estonian President Alar Karis stated, education systems must adapt because “artificial intelligence has permanently changed the world.”


Burleigh, E. (2025, March 10). China’s six-year-olds are already being offered AI classes in school in a bid to train the next generation of DeepSeek founders. Fortune. 
According to the text, what is one of the main objectives of introducing AI classes in Beijing’s primary and secondary schools?
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Q3662266 Inglês
Read the text 2 to answer the question.

Text 2

New Technologies in the English Language Classroom


The integration of cutting-edge technologies into English language pedagogy has profoundly transformed traditional instructional paradigms. Digital tools such as language-learning apps, interactive whiteboards, and AI-driven writing assistants have facilitated a multimodal learning environment that enhances linguistic acquisition through immediate feedback, gamified tasks, and adaptive content delivery. These technologies foster learner autonomy and accommodate diverse learning styles, thereby mitigating the one-size-fits-all limitations of conventional classrooms. Moreover, virtual and augmented reality platforms offer immersive experiences that simulate authentic linguistic contexts, catalyzing communicative competence and cultural awareness in ways previously unattainable.

Nonetheless, the pedagogical efficacy of such technologies hinges on their judicious implementation. Teachers must cultivate digital literacy and pedagogical adaptability to curate meaningful interactions that transcend superficial engagement. The risk of cognitive overload and techno-centrism necessitates a balanced approach, wherein technology functions as a scaffold rather than a surrogate for effective teaching. As Warschauer (2013) argues, the goal should not be to merely digitize instruction but to reconceptualize the classroom as a dynamic ecosystem where technology amplifies, rather than replaces, human-centered learning.

Source: Warschauer, M. (2013). Learning in the Cloud: How (and Why) to Transform Schools with Digital Media. Teachers College Press.
In the sentence from the text “These technologies foster learner autonomy and accommodate diverse learning styles,” what does the phrase “these technologies” refer to?
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Respostas
701: C
702: E
703: B
704: E
705: C
706: C
707: D
708: D
709: B
710: B
711: E
712: A
713: A
714: A
715: D
716: B
717: D
718: E
719: A
720: C