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Ano: 2024
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Q3367737
Inglês
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Haussmann Architecture
Haussmann eliminated many of the city's mazelike
streets and removed more than 12,000 medieval
structures during this dark time when Paris was filthy,
overcrowded and infested with disease. He redesigned
the city with a network of wide, stately boulevards, built
40,000 new buildings and cleared space for Les Halles
marketplace and the Palais Garnier (home of the Paris
Opera Ballet). The namesake Boulevard Haussmann
runs east to west through the 9th arrondissement, near
Palais Garnier. He created other structures and public
plazas while modernizing the town's sewers, fountains
and viaducts as well.
But it was Paris' cavalcade of enchanting apartments and
their uniform facades that ultimately transformed the
streetscape, making way for a more cohesive, unified city
and fulfilling Napoleon III's vision. Lining the city's
graceful avenues, these refined Haussmann-style
buildings shaped the magnificent town we know today
while accounting for about 60% of Parisian architecture.
What are some characteristics of Haussmann
architecture?
Although Haussmann-style structures can vary, they
were designed to fit certain standards.
Buildings in this style were required to be between 12
and 20 meters (about 39 to 65 feet) high and consist of
no more than six stories. Initially, stairs were the only
means of reaching different floors. Elevators were added
later.
Carriage entrances that connect to a courtyard were
likely. These entrances allowed the nobility to enter with
their horse-drawn carriages.
"Pièrre de taille"−−also known as ashlar or freestone−−
was the material of choice. This stone has a light gray
color and is cut or "dressed."
The ground floor of a Haussmann-style building usually
accommodated shops, as did the first level, also referred
to as the mezzanine. This level has lower ceilings than
the upper floors.
The second floor was intended for the upper class and
nobility; it's where wealthy Parisians lived. This level
boasts the highest ceilings of all the floors−−usually at
least 10.5 feet−−as well as a wrought iron wraparound
balcony. This level also has the most ornate interior.
Ceiling heights are lower on the third and fourth levels,
and the interior detailing is simpler.
The fifth floor was not meant for nobility but offered
running balconies to visually balance the building's
exterior.
The sixth floor or attic space was reserved for servants.
Nowadays, since the highest floor of a Haussmann-style apartment building promises sweeping views of the city's
rooftops, these apartments are often in high demand.
Haussmannian architecture is marked by dormer
windows and mansard roofs, which had to be angled at
45 degrees to allow the maximum amount of sunlight on
the streets below.
Interiors of Haussmann buildings were as elegant as the
exteriors. They typically featured herringbone and
chevron parquet floors, elaborate plaster or wood
moldings, large rooms with tall windows, built-in
wardrobes and shelves, marble fireplaces, French doors
and tomette terra-cotta tiles, on occasion.
Square footage varies in Haussmann-style apartments.
Some flats offer one bedroom and bath, while others are
sprawling family apartments with three or four bedrooms
and several bathrooms.
The architectural heart and soul of Paris, Haussmann
buildings can be found throughout much of the city.
However, the greatest concentration is in the 8th, 9th,
10th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 20th
arrondissements.
https://www.mansionglobal.com/library/haussmann-architecture
How does the text describe the distribution of
Haussmann buildings across Parisian arrondissements?
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AMEOSC
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Prefeitura de São José do Cedro - SC
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AMEOSC - 2024 - Prefeitura de São José do Cedro - SC - Professor de Inglês |
Q3365020
Inglês
Read the following passage:
"John has always loved gardening. Every morning, he spends two hours in his garden, tending to his flowers and vegetables. He believes that gardening not only provides him with fresh produce but also serves as a form of relaxation. Last year, he won an award for the best home garden in the neighborhood. His neighbors often come to him for gardening tips and advice."
Choose the option that best summarizes the main points in your own words, distinguishing between essential and non-essential information:
"John has always loved gardening. Every morning, he spends two hours in his garden, tending to his flowers and vegetables. He believes that gardening not only provides him with fresh produce but also serves as a form of relaxation. Last year, he won an award for the best home garden in the neighborhood. His neighbors often come to him for gardening tips and advice."
Choose the option that best summarizes the main points in your own words, distinguishing between essential and non-essential information:
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Prefeitura de São José do Cedro - SC
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Q3365017
Inglês
Jean Piaget, a swiss psychologist, is renowned for his
theory of cognitive development, which outlines how
children's thinking evolves in stages as they grow.
Regarding the thought of Piaget, select the INCORRECT
alternative:
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Q3365016
Inglês
Read the following passage:
"Maria looked out the window and sighed. The dark clouds were gathering quickly, and the wind had picked up. She grabbed her umbrella and raincoat before heading out the door."
Choose the option that best exemplifies making an inference based on textual evidence and prior knowledge:
"Maria looked out the window and sighed. The dark clouds were gathering quickly, and the wind had picked up. She grabbed her umbrella and raincoat before heading out the door."
Choose the option that best exemplifies making an inference based on textual evidence and prior knowledge:
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AMEOSC
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Prefeitura de São José do Cedro - SC
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Q3365015
Inglês
What is the primary purpose of using sensory details in
descriptive writing?
Ano: 2024
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AMEOSC
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Prefeitura de São José do Cedro - SC
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Q3365011
Inglês
Which exercise is most suitable for beginner-level
students to improve their reading comprehension?
Ano: 2024
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AMEOSC
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Prefeitura de São José do Cedro - SC
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Q3365008
Inglês
Exploring cultural and social themes in English-speaking
countries often involves understanding the nuances of
their diverse societies. Which of the following statements
best represents the influence of cultural diversity on the
social fabric of these countries?
Ano: 2024
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AMEOSC
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Prefeitura de São José do Cedro - SC
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AMEOSC - 2024 - Prefeitura de São José do Cedro - SC - Professor de Inglês |
Q3365007
Inglês
Which of the following best describes the scanning
technique in reading?
Ano: 2024
Banca:
Instituto Consulplan
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Jequié - BA
Prova:
Instituto Consulplan - 2024 - Prefeitura de Jequié - BA - Professor de Inglês |
Q3364446
Inglês
Texto associado
Something in the water? Why we love shark films
From the Steven Spielberg classic Jaws, to predators stalking the Seine in Under Paris, there is no shortage of shark films.
Hollywood and audiences love them, seemingly never tiring of the suspense, gore and terror.
There are prehistoric giant sharks in The Meg, genetically engineered ones in Deep Blue Sea, and sharks high on cocaine
in the ingeniously named Cocaine Shark.
Even Donald Trump is a fan – he was reportedly due to play the US president in a Sharknado film, before becoming the
actual president.
I became hooked on them after watching James Bond film Thunderball, where the villain keeps sharks in his swimming pool.
It led to a lifelong interest in shark films, as well as an irrational fear of swimming pools, even ones filled with chlorine
inside leisure centres.
Hayley Easton Street is the British director behind a new shark film, Something in the Water, which tells the story of a
group of women stranded at sea.
She explains that, as fan of shark films herself, she “absolutely wanted” to make the movie.
So why are shark movies so popular? “It's the fear of what could be going on with the unknown of [the sea]” she tells BBC News.
“Just being stuck in the middle of the ocean is scary enough. You're trapped in something else's world and anything could
happen.”
But despite Street's love of shark films, she did not want the ones in hers to be portrayed as marine serial killers.
“We kill 100 million sharks every year” she notes.
The director was also aware that the release of Jaws led to a huge rise in the hunting of sharks, partly because they had
been portrayed as merciless killers.
“As much as I love shark films, I love sharks.”
“I was really conscious of that, because it's easy for people to start seeing them as killing machines... or monsters, which
they are not.”
She adds: “I feel it's more scary to have the realistic theme of it, that, you know, if you are out in the ocean and there are
sharks and they do mistake you for something else, they will kill you.”
Despite the huge success of Jaws, Spielberg has said he “truly regrets the decimation of the shark population because of
the book and the film”.
Spielberg is not the only person concerned about Hollywood's portrayal of sharks and the impact it continues to have.
US marine biologist Andriana Fragola dedicates herself to educating people about sharks, often sharing videos of her diving
with them.
She says they are “misunderstood predators” that have been harmed by movies and the media.
Andriana tells me that she has watched Netflix's new shark film, Under Paris, and was not impressed.
“Their whole thing was it's about conservation, about studying them, but then the sharks are still eating people.”
“So it's giving a little bit more of a rounded education and a little bit more depth to the story, it's not just people swimming
at the beach and getting attacked and eaten.”
“But the bottom line and what people can draw from the movie is that sharks are still really dangerous to people and
they're just going to continuously hunt and eat people.”
“If that was true, we would be reduced as a human species. Everyone who goes to the beach, they would be threatened.”
Andriana says the perception of sharks causes a real issue for conservation.
“It's a huge problem because people don't want to protect something that they're scared of.”
“The perception from people is that they're dangerous to humans so we should eradicate them, and that's obviously a
huge problem for conservation and getting people to want to empathise or sympathise with sharks and wanting to actually
protect them.”
“It's unfortunate because 100 million sharks are killed every year, and globally sharks kill fewer than 10 people every year.”
“We're really focused on the sharks being the monsters and them being out to get us. In reality it's the opposite.”
It is unlikely that Hollywood will stop making shark films, or we will stop watching them.
But the figures show that far from being the serial killers of the sea, sharks are actually much more likely to be the victims
of humans.
(Charlotte Gallagher, Culture reporter, BBC 2024. Accessed: 29 July 2024. Available in:<https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckmmgxvp7dgo>. Adapted.)
The Meg, Jaws, Deep Blue Sea, Cocaine Shark and Sharknado are cited as examples of:
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Instituto Consulplan
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Prefeitura de Jequié - BA
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Q3364445
Inglês
Texto associado
Something in the water? Why we love shark films
From the Steven Spielberg classic Jaws, to predators stalking the Seine in Under Paris, there is no shortage of shark films.
Hollywood and audiences love them, seemingly never tiring of the suspense, gore and terror.
There are prehistoric giant sharks in The Meg, genetically engineered ones in Deep Blue Sea, and sharks high on cocaine
in the ingeniously named Cocaine Shark.
Even Donald Trump is a fan – he was reportedly due to play the US president in a Sharknado film, before becoming the
actual president.
I became hooked on them after watching James Bond film Thunderball, where the villain keeps sharks in his swimming pool.
It led to a lifelong interest in shark films, as well as an irrational fear of swimming pools, even ones filled with chlorine
inside leisure centres.
Hayley Easton Street is the British director behind a new shark film, Something in the Water, which tells the story of a
group of women stranded at sea.
She explains that, as fan of shark films herself, she “absolutely wanted” to make the movie.
So why are shark movies so popular? “It's the fear of what could be going on with the unknown of [the sea]” she tells BBC News.
“Just being stuck in the middle of the ocean is scary enough. You're trapped in something else's world and anything could
happen.”
But despite Street's love of shark films, she did not want the ones in hers to be portrayed as marine serial killers.
“We kill 100 million sharks every year” she notes.
The director was also aware that the release of Jaws led to a huge rise in the hunting of sharks, partly because they had
been portrayed as merciless killers.
“As much as I love shark films, I love sharks.”
“I was really conscious of that, because it's easy for people to start seeing them as killing machines... or monsters, which
they are not.”
She adds: “I feel it's more scary to have the realistic theme of it, that, you know, if you are out in the ocean and there are
sharks and they do mistake you for something else, they will kill you.”
Despite the huge success of Jaws, Spielberg has said he “truly regrets the decimation of the shark population because of
the book and the film”.
Spielberg is not the only person concerned about Hollywood's portrayal of sharks and the impact it continues to have.
US marine biologist Andriana Fragola dedicates herself to educating people about sharks, often sharing videos of her diving
with them.
She says they are “misunderstood predators” that have been harmed by movies and the media.
Andriana tells me that she has watched Netflix's new shark film, Under Paris, and was not impressed.
“Their whole thing was it's about conservation, about studying them, but then the sharks are still eating people.”
“So it's giving a little bit more of a rounded education and a little bit more depth to the story, it's not just people swimming
at the beach and getting attacked and eaten.”
“But the bottom line and what people can draw from the movie is that sharks are still really dangerous to people and
they're just going to continuously hunt and eat people.”
“If that was true, we would be reduced as a human species. Everyone who goes to the beach, they would be threatened.”
Andriana says the perception of sharks causes a real issue for conservation.
“It's a huge problem because people don't want to protect something that they're scared of.”
“The perception from people is that they're dangerous to humans so we should eradicate them, and that's obviously a
huge problem for conservation and getting people to want to empathise or sympathise with sharks and wanting to actually
protect them.”
“It's unfortunate because 100 million sharks are killed every year, and globally sharks kill fewer than 10 people every year.”
“We're really focused on the sharks being the monsters and them being out to get us. In reality it's the opposite.”
It is unlikely that Hollywood will stop making shark films, or we will stop watching them.
But the figures show that far from being the serial killers of the sea, sharks are actually much more likely to be the victims
of humans.
(Charlotte Gallagher, Culture reporter, BBC 2024. Accessed: 29 July 2024. Available in:<https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckmmgxvp7dgo>. Adapted.)
Consider the sentence “[...] there is no shortage of shark films.” (1
st§) It implies that:
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Instituto Consulplan
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Jequié - BA
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Q3364444
Inglês
Texto associado
Something in the water? Why we love shark films
From the Steven Spielberg classic Jaws, to predators stalking the Seine in Under Paris, there is no shortage of shark films.
Hollywood and audiences love them, seemingly never tiring of the suspense, gore and terror.
There are prehistoric giant sharks in The Meg, genetically engineered ones in Deep Blue Sea, and sharks high on cocaine
in the ingeniously named Cocaine Shark.
Even Donald Trump is a fan – he was reportedly due to play the US president in a Sharknado film, before becoming the
actual president.
I became hooked on them after watching James Bond film Thunderball, where the villain keeps sharks in his swimming pool.
It led to a lifelong interest in shark films, as well as an irrational fear of swimming pools, even ones filled with chlorine
inside leisure centres.
Hayley Easton Street is the British director behind a new shark film, Something in the Water, which tells the story of a
group of women stranded at sea.
She explains that, as fan of shark films herself, she “absolutely wanted” to make the movie.
So why are shark movies so popular? “It's the fear of what could be going on with the unknown of [the sea]” she tells BBC News.
“Just being stuck in the middle of the ocean is scary enough. You're trapped in something else's world and anything could
happen.”
But despite Street's love of shark films, she did not want the ones in hers to be portrayed as marine serial killers.
“We kill 100 million sharks every year” she notes.
The director was also aware that the release of Jaws led to a huge rise in the hunting of sharks, partly because they had
been portrayed as merciless killers.
“As much as I love shark films, I love sharks.”
“I was really conscious of that, because it's easy for people to start seeing them as killing machines... or monsters, which
they are not.”
She adds: “I feel it's more scary to have the realistic theme of it, that, you know, if you are out in the ocean and there are
sharks and they do mistake you for something else, they will kill you.”
Despite the huge success of Jaws, Spielberg has said he “truly regrets the decimation of the shark population because of
the book and the film”.
Spielberg is not the only person concerned about Hollywood's portrayal of sharks and the impact it continues to have.
US marine biologist Andriana Fragola dedicates herself to educating people about sharks, often sharing videos of her diving
with them.
She says they are “misunderstood predators” that have been harmed by movies and the media.
Andriana tells me that she has watched Netflix's new shark film, Under Paris, and was not impressed.
“Their whole thing was it's about conservation, about studying them, but then the sharks are still eating people.”
“So it's giving a little bit more of a rounded education and a little bit more depth to the story, it's not just people swimming
at the beach and getting attacked and eaten.”
“But the bottom line and what people can draw from the movie is that sharks are still really dangerous to people and
they're just going to continuously hunt and eat people.”
“If that was true, we would be reduced as a human species. Everyone who goes to the beach, they would be threatened.”
Andriana says the perception of sharks causes a real issue for conservation.
“It's a huge problem because people don't want to protect something that they're scared of.”
“The perception from people is that they're dangerous to humans so we should eradicate them, and that's obviously a
huge problem for conservation and getting people to want to empathise or sympathise with sharks and wanting to actually
protect them.”
“It's unfortunate because 100 million sharks are killed every year, and globally sharks kill fewer than 10 people every year.”
“We're really focused on the sharks being the monsters and them being out to get us. In reality it's the opposite.”
It is unlikely that Hollywood will stop making shark films, or we will stop watching them.
But the figures show that far from being the serial killers of the sea, sharks are actually much more likely to be the victims
of humans.
(Charlotte Gallagher, Culture reporter, BBC 2024. Accessed: 29 July 2024. Available in:<https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckmmgxvp7dgo>. Adapted.)
Consider the following sentences and check if they are true or false, according to the text. Write T for true and F for false and
then choose the correct answer.
( ) Andriana Frangola is concerned about Hollywood’s portrayal of sharks, but Steven Spielberg is not.
( ) People will stop making and watching shark movies because of their bad influence in nature.
( ) It’s more likely for a shark to be atacked by a human than the opposite.
The answer is correct in
( ) Andriana Frangola is concerned about Hollywood’s portrayal of sharks, but Steven Spielberg is not.
( ) People will stop making and watching shark movies because of their bad influence in nature.
( ) It’s more likely for a shark to be atacked by a human than the opposite.
The answer is correct in
Ano: 2024
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Instituto Consulplan
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Prefeitura de Jequié - BA
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Q3364440
Inglês
Texto associado
Something in the water? Why we love shark films
From the Steven Spielberg classic Jaws, to predators stalking the Seine in Under Paris, there is no shortage of shark films.
Hollywood and audiences love them, seemingly never tiring of the suspense, gore and terror.
There are prehistoric giant sharks in The Meg, genetically engineered ones in Deep Blue Sea, and sharks high on cocaine
in the ingeniously named Cocaine Shark.
Even Donald Trump is a fan – he was reportedly due to play the US president in a Sharknado film, before becoming the
actual president.
I became hooked on them after watching James Bond film Thunderball, where the villain keeps sharks in his swimming pool.
It led to a lifelong interest in shark films, as well as an irrational fear of swimming pools, even ones filled with chlorine
inside leisure centres.
Hayley Easton Street is the British director behind a new shark film, Something in the Water, which tells the story of a
group of women stranded at sea.
She explains that, as fan of shark films herself, she “absolutely wanted” to make the movie.
So why are shark movies so popular? “It's the fear of what could be going on with the unknown of [the sea]” she tells BBC News.
“Just being stuck in the middle of the ocean is scary enough. You're trapped in something else's world and anything could
happen.”
But despite Street's love of shark films, she did not want the ones in hers to be portrayed as marine serial killers.
“We kill 100 million sharks every year” she notes.
The director was also aware that the release of Jaws led to a huge rise in the hunting of sharks, partly because they had
been portrayed as merciless killers.
“As much as I love shark films, I love sharks.”
“I was really conscious of that, because it's easy for people to start seeing them as killing machines... or monsters, which
they are not.”
She adds: “I feel it's more scary to have the realistic theme of it, that, you know, if you are out in the ocean and there are
sharks and they do mistake you for something else, they will kill you.”
Despite the huge success of Jaws, Spielberg has said he “truly regrets the decimation of the shark population because of
the book and the film”.
Spielberg is not the only person concerned about Hollywood's portrayal of sharks and the impact it continues to have.
US marine biologist Andriana Fragola dedicates herself to educating people about sharks, often sharing videos of her diving
with them.
She says they are “misunderstood predators” that have been harmed by movies and the media.
Andriana tells me that she has watched Netflix's new shark film, Under Paris, and was not impressed.
“Their whole thing was it's about conservation, about studying them, but then the sharks are still eating people.”
“So it's giving a little bit more of a rounded education and a little bit more depth to the story, it's not just people swimming
at the beach and getting attacked and eaten.”
“But the bottom line and what people can draw from the movie is that sharks are still really dangerous to people and
they're just going to continuously hunt and eat people.”
“If that was true, we would be reduced as a human species. Everyone who goes to the beach, they would be threatened.”
Andriana says the perception of sharks causes a real issue for conservation.
“It's a huge problem because people don't want to protect something that they're scared of.”
“The perception from people is that they're dangerous to humans so we should eradicate them, and that's obviously a
huge problem for conservation and getting people to want to empathise or sympathise with sharks and wanting to actually
protect them.”
“It's unfortunate because 100 million sharks are killed every year, and globally sharks kill fewer than 10 people every year.”
“We're really focused on the sharks being the monsters and them being out to get us. In reality it's the opposite.”
It is unlikely that Hollywood will stop making shark films, or we will stop watching them.
But the figures show that far from being the serial killers of the sea, sharks are actually much more likely to be the victims
of humans.
(Charlotte Gallagher, Culture reporter, BBC 2024. Accessed: 29 July 2024. Available in:<https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckmmgxvp7dgo>. Adapted.)
Consider the underlined term: “It led to a lifelong interest in shark films, as well as an irrational fear of swimming pools, even ones
filled with chlorine inside leisure centres.” (6th§) It’s correct to imply that these centres are designed for activities related to:
Ano: 2024
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Instituto Consulplan
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Jequié - BA
Prova:
Instituto Consulplan - 2024 - Prefeitura de Jequié - BA - Professor de Inglês |
Q3364439
Inglês
Texto associado
Something in the water? Why we love shark films
From the Steven Spielberg classic Jaws, to predators stalking the Seine in Under Paris, there is no shortage of shark films.
Hollywood and audiences love them, seemingly never tiring of the suspense, gore and terror.
There are prehistoric giant sharks in The Meg, genetically engineered ones in Deep Blue Sea, and sharks high on cocaine
in the ingeniously named Cocaine Shark.
Even Donald Trump is a fan – he was reportedly due to play the US president in a Sharknado film, before becoming the
actual president.
I became hooked on them after watching James Bond film Thunderball, where the villain keeps sharks in his swimming pool.
It led to a lifelong interest in shark films, as well as an irrational fear of swimming pools, even ones filled with chlorine
inside leisure centres.
Hayley Easton Street is the British director behind a new shark film, Something in the Water, which tells the story of a
group of women stranded at sea.
She explains that, as fan of shark films herself, she “absolutely wanted” to make the movie.
So why are shark movies so popular? “It's the fear of what could be going on with the unknown of [the sea]” she tells BBC News.
“Just being stuck in the middle of the ocean is scary enough. You're trapped in something else's world and anything could
happen.”
But despite Street's love of shark films, she did not want the ones in hers to be portrayed as marine serial killers.
“We kill 100 million sharks every year” she notes.
The director was also aware that the release of Jaws led to a huge rise in the hunting of sharks, partly because they had
been portrayed as merciless killers.
“As much as I love shark films, I love sharks.”
“I was really conscious of that, because it's easy for people to start seeing them as killing machines... or monsters, which
they are not.”
She adds: “I feel it's more scary to have the realistic theme of it, that, you know, if you are out in the ocean and there are
sharks and they do mistake you for something else, they will kill you.”
Despite the huge success of Jaws, Spielberg has said he “truly regrets the decimation of the shark population because of
the book and the film”.
Spielberg is not the only person concerned about Hollywood's portrayal of sharks and the impact it continues to have.
US marine biologist Andriana Fragola dedicates herself to educating people about sharks, often sharing videos of her diving
with them.
She says they are “misunderstood predators” that have been harmed by movies and the media.
Andriana tells me that she has watched Netflix's new shark film, Under Paris, and was not impressed.
“Their whole thing was it's about conservation, about studying them, but then the sharks are still eating people.”
“So it's giving a little bit more of a rounded education and a little bit more depth to the story, it's not just people swimming
at the beach and getting attacked and eaten.”
“But the bottom line and what people can draw from the movie is that sharks are still really dangerous to people and
they're just going to continuously hunt and eat people.”
“If that was true, we would be reduced as a human species. Everyone who goes to the beach, they would be threatened.”
Andriana says the perception of sharks causes a real issue for conservation.
“It's a huge problem because people don't want to protect something that they're scared of.”
“The perception from people is that they're dangerous to humans so we should eradicate them, and that's obviously a
huge problem for conservation and getting people to want to empathise or sympathise with sharks and wanting to actually
protect them.”
“It's unfortunate because 100 million sharks are killed every year, and globally sharks kill fewer than 10 people every year.”
“We're really focused on the sharks being the monsters and them being out to get us. In reality it's the opposite.”
It is unlikely that Hollywood will stop making shark films, or we will stop watching them.
But the figures show that far from being the serial killers of the sea, sharks are actually much more likely to be the victims
of humans.
(Charlotte Gallagher, Culture reporter, BBC 2024. Accessed: 29 July 2024. Available in:<https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckmmgxvp7dgo>. Adapted.)
Consider the sentence "We kill 100 million sharks every year, […]”, said by the British director Hayley Easton Street (12th§)
The pronoun “we” refers to:
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Something in the water? Why we love shark films
From the Steven Spielberg classic Jaws, to predators stalking the Seine in Under Paris, there is no shortage of shark films.
Hollywood and audiences love them, seemingly never tiring of the suspense, gore and terror.
There are prehistoric giant sharks in The Meg, genetically engineered ones in Deep Blue Sea, and sharks high on cocaine
in the ingeniously named Cocaine Shark.
Even Donald Trump is a fan – he was reportedly due to play the US president in a Sharknado film, before becoming the
actual president.
I became hooked on them after watching James Bond film Thunderball, where the villain keeps sharks in his swimming pool.
It led to a lifelong interest in shark films, as well as an irrational fear of swimming pools, even ones filled with chlorine
inside leisure centres.
Hayley Easton Street is the British director behind a new shark film, Something in the Water, which tells the story of a
group of women stranded at sea.
She explains that, as fan of shark films herself, she “absolutely wanted” to make the movie.
So why are shark movies so popular? “It's the fear of what could be going on with the unknown of [the sea]” she tells BBC News.
“Just being stuck in the middle of the ocean is scary enough. You're trapped in something else's world and anything could
happen.”
But despite Street's love of shark films, she did not want the ones in hers to be portrayed as marine serial killers.
“We kill 100 million sharks every year” she notes.
The director was also aware that the release of Jaws led to a huge rise in the hunting of sharks, partly because they had
been portrayed as merciless killers.
“As much as I love shark films, I love sharks.”
“I was really conscious of that, because it's easy for people to start seeing them as killing machines... or monsters, which
they are not.”
She adds: “I feel it's more scary to have the realistic theme of it, that, you know, if you are out in the ocean and there are
sharks and they do mistake you for something else, they will kill you.”
Despite the huge success of Jaws, Spielberg has said he “truly regrets the decimation of the shark population because of
the book and the film”.
Spielberg is not the only person concerned about Hollywood's portrayal of sharks and the impact it continues to have.
US marine biologist Andriana Fragola dedicates herself to educating people about sharks, often sharing videos of her diving
with them.
She says they are “misunderstood predators” that have been harmed by movies and the media.
Andriana tells me that she has watched Netflix's new shark film, Under Paris, and was not impressed.
“Their whole thing was it's about conservation, about studying them, but then the sharks are still eating people.”
“So it's giving a little bit more of a rounded education and a little bit more depth to the story, it's not just people swimming
at the beach and getting attacked and eaten.”
“But the bottom line and what people can draw from the movie is that sharks are still really dangerous to people and
they're just going to continuously hunt and eat people.”
“If that was true, we would be reduced as a human species. Everyone who goes to the beach, they would be threatened.”
Andriana says the perception of sharks causes a real issue for conservation.
“It's a huge problem because people don't want to protect something that they're scared of.”
“The perception from people is that they're dangerous to humans so we should eradicate them, and that's obviously a
huge problem for conservation and getting people to want to empathise or sympathise with sharks and wanting to actually
protect them.”
“It's unfortunate because 100 million sharks are killed every year, and globally sharks kill fewer than 10 people every year.”
“We're really focused on the sharks being the monsters and them being out to get us. In reality it's the opposite.”
It is unlikely that Hollywood will stop making shark films, or we will stop watching them.
But the figures show that far from being the serial killers of the sea, sharks are actually much more likely to be the victims
of humans.
(Charlotte Gallagher, Culture reporter, BBC 2024. Accessed: 29 July 2024. Available in:<https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckmmgxvp7dgo>. Adapted.)
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Read the dialogue below:
Safety Officer: Make sure the fenders are in place along the pier. We don't want any damage to the ship or the dock during mooring.
Engineer: Already checked. The fenders are positioned, and the mooring lines are ready to secure the ship once it arrives.
Safety Officer: Good. How's the condition of the gangway? The crew will need it for safe access once they dock.
Engineer: It's been inspected, and everything is in order. I'll also be monitoring the ship's propeller to ensure there's no obstruction during maneuvering.
Safety Officer: Perfect. Let's not forget to test the pumps. If there's any excess water from the last docking, we'll need to clear it immediately.
Engineer: Already on it. Everything will be in place by the time the ship enters the harbor.
Which of the following terms refers to the ropes used to secure a ship to the dock?
Safety Officer: Make sure the fenders are in place along the pier. We don't want any damage to the ship or the dock during mooring.
Engineer: Already checked. The fenders are positioned, and the mooring lines are ready to secure the ship once it arrives.
Safety Officer: Good. How's the condition of the gangway? The crew will need it for safe access once they dock.
Engineer: It's been inspected, and everything is in order. I'll also be monitoring the ship's propeller to ensure there's no obstruction during maneuvering.
Safety Officer: Perfect. Let's not forget to test the pumps. If there's any excess water from the last docking, we'll need to clear it immediately.
Engineer: Already on it. Everything will be in place by the time the ship enters the harbor.
Which of the following terms refers to the ropes used to secure a ship to the dock?
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What is the primary purpose of dredging in port operations?
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Manufacturing dips as container outlook slides
The NEOI fell to 48.9 in August from 49.6 in July,
indicating deteriorating trade conditions for the third
consecutive month. Traded goods slowed in both
developed and emerging markets, but India maintained a
modest growth in goods exports during August, the last
month for which figures are available.
In addition, the global PMI has shown a contraction of
manufacturing, signalling a further deterioration in cargo
levels in the immediate future.
"China's goods exports fell for the first time in 2024,
signalling a broader decline in manufacturing as the year
progresses," said global freight forwarder Dimerco.
Headquartered in Taiwan, the Taipei-listed forwarder said
that the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut may
revive global goods trade.
August trading in the US continued to grow amid
concerns about a US East Coast strike, and a November
election that could see major import tariffs imposed on
goods, said Dimerco.
"The early peak season suggests an earlier-than-usual
start to the slow season, with expected declines in
handling volume from September to December, projected
at 2.31m, 2.08m, 1.92m, and 1.89m teu, respectively. If
these forecasts hold, total port volume for 2024 could
reach 24.98m teu, a 12% increase from 2023," said Alvin
Fuh, VP - ocean freight at Dimerco Express Group.
Dynamar analyst Darron Wadey, said: "Approaching 470
vessels bringing around 3.2m teu in capacity are
expected to be delivered by the end of 2024."
That massive increase in capacity, and the fact that much
of this increase is for larger sized vessels, means that
any correction in freight rates should have started up to a
year ago, according to Wadey.
"It is only the happenstance of the Red Sea and US East
Coast situations that have, artificially, buoyed the
markets. When the markets do correct therefore, the falls
will only be more dramatic because the inevitable has
been delayed whilst the stream of new ships coming
online continues," said Wadey.
Drewry Shipping Consultants' analysis shows that blank
sailings are expected to increase between 9 September
and 7 October with an additional 53 blanked sailings,
totalling 90 for the period. Some 67% of these cancelled
services were on the Pacific eastbound, while a further
21% on the Asia to Europe trades and 12% on the
Atlantic.
Even with these cancelled services, rates are continuing
to fall on all the major trades, according to Dimerco.
New entrants are said to be another element to failure of
lines to maintain rate levels.
"While the three major alliances are increasing blank
sailings, several individual carriers have deployed 11
extra vessels for Europe WB and 14 for TPEB to handle
the expected cargo surge before China's Golden Week.
However, the anticipated pre-October 1 cargo rush in
China did not materialise this year, leaving no backlogs
or rollover cargo for these extra loaders to transport,"
said Dimerco's monthly analysis.
Rebalancing trade can only be achieved through the
long-term and steady growth of trade, said Wadey,
combined with "a strategic rather than knee-jerk ship
ordering policy". These required shifts are generational,
he said, "in the short term, political events in the US
might lead to an end-2024 rush for cargoes again... but
then where does that leave 2025 and beyond?"
Drewry's WCI index fell a further 7% this week, closing at
$3,691/feu.
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/manufacturing-dips-as-container-outlook-slides
What does Dimerco suggest is a possible effect of the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut?
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OGMO-Paranaguá - PR
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Manufacturing dips as container outlook slides
The NEOI fell to 48.9 in August from 49.6 in July,
indicating deteriorating trade conditions for the third
consecutive month. Traded goods slowed in both
developed and emerging markets, but India maintained a
modest growth in goods exports during August, the last
month for which figures are available.
In addition, the global PMI has shown a contraction of
manufacturing, signalling a further deterioration in cargo
levels in the immediate future.
"China's goods exports fell for the first time in 2024,
signalling a broader decline in manufacturing as the year
progresses," said global freight forwarder Dimerco.
Headquartered in Taiwan, the Taipei-listed forwarder said
that the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut may
revive global goods trade.
August trading in the US continued to grow amid
concerns about a US East Coast strike, and a November
election that could see major import tariffs imposed on
goods, said Dimerco.
"The early peak season suggests an earlier-than-usual
start to the slow season, with expected declines in
handling volume from September to December, projected
at 2.31m, 2.08m, 1.92m, and 1.89m teu, respectively. If
these forecasts hold, total port volume for 2024 could
reach 24.98m teu, a 12% increase from 2023," said Alvin
Fuh, VP - ocean freight at Dimerco Express Group.
Dynamar analyst Darron Wadey, said: "Approaching 470
vessels bringing around 3.2m teu in capacity are
expected to be delivered by the end of 2024."
That massive increase in capacity, and the fact that much
of this increase is for larger sized vessels, means that
any correction in freight rates should have started up to a
year ago, according to Wadey.
"It is only the happenstance of the Red Sea and US East
Coast situations that have, artificially, buoyed the
markets. When the markets do correct therefore, the falls
will only be more dramatic because the inevitable has
been delayed whilst the stream of new ships coming
online continues," said Wadey.
Drewry Shipping Consultants' analysis shows that blank
sailings are expected to increase between 9 September
and 7 October with an additional 53 blanked sailings,
totalling 90 for the period. Some 67% of these cancelled
services were on the Pacific eastbound, while a further
21% on the Asia to Europe trades and 12% on the
Atlantic.
Even with these cancelled services, rates are continuing
to fall on all the major trades, according to Dimerco.
New entrants are said to be another element to failure of
lines to maintain rate levels.
"While the three major alliances are increasing blank
sailings, several individual carriers have deployed 11
extra vessels for Europe WB and 14 for TPEB to handle
the expected cargo surge before China's Golden Week.
However, the anticipated pre-October 1 cargo rush in
China did not materialise this year, leaving no backlogs
or rollover cargo for these extra loaders to transport,"
said Dimerco's monthly analysis.
Rebalancing trade can only be achieved through the
long-term and steady growth of trade, said Wadey,
combined with "a strategic rather than knee-jerk ship
ordering policy". These required shifts are generational,
he said, "in the short term, political events in the US
might lead to an end-2024 rush for cargoes again... but
then where does that leave 2025 and beyond?"
Drewry's WCI index fell a further 7% this week, closing at
$3,691/feu.
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/manufacturing-dips-as-container-outlook-slides
According to the article, what is the significance of the NEOI dropping to 48.9 in August?
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O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.
Manufacturing dips as container outlook slides
The NEOI fell to 48.9 in August from 49.6 in July,
indicating deteriorating trade conditions for the third
consecutive month. Traded goods slowed in both
developed and emerging markets, but India maintained a
modest growth in goods exports during August, the last
month for which figures are available.
In addition, the global PMI has shown a contraction of
manufacturing, signalling a further deterioration in cargo
levels in the immediate future.
"China's goods exports fell for the first time in 2024,
signalling a broader decline in manufacturing as the year
progresses," said global freight forwarder Dimerco.
Headquartered in Taiwan, the Taipei-listed forwarder said
that the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut may
revive global goods trade.
August trading in the US continued to grow amid
concerns about a US East Coast strike, and a November
election that could see major import tariffs imposed on
goods, said Dimerco.
"The early peak season suggests an earlier-than-usual
start to the slow season, with expected declines in
handling volume from September to December, projected
at 2.31m, 2.08m, 1.92m, and 1.89m teu, respectively. If
these forecasts hold, total port volume for 2024 could
reach 24.98m teu, a 12% increase from 2023," said Alvin
Fuh, VP - ocean freight at Dimerco Express Group.
Dynamar analyst Darron Wadey, said: "Approaching 470
vessels bringing around 3.2m teu in capacity are
expected to be delivered by the end of 2024."
That massive increase in capacity, and the fact that much
of this increase is for larger sized vessels, means that
any correction in freight rates should have started up to a
year ago, according to Wadey.
"It is only the happenstance of the Red Sea and US East
Coast situations that have, artificially, buoyed the
markets. When the markets do correct therefore, the falls
will only be more dramatic because the inevitable has
been delayed whilst the stream of new ships coming
online continues," said Wadey.
Drewry Shipping Consultants' analysis shows that blank
sailings are expected to increase between 9 September
and 7 October with an additional 53 blanked sailings,
totalling 90 for the period. Some 67% of these cancelled
services were on the Pacific eastbound, while a further
21% on the Asia to Europe trades and 12% on the
Atlantic.
Even with these cancelled services, rates are continuing
to fall on all the major trades, according to Dimerco.
New entrants are said to be another element to failure of
lines to maintain rate levels.
"While the three major alliances are increasing blank
sailings, several individual carriers have deployed 11
extra vessels for Europe WB and 14 for TPEB to handle
the expected cargo surge before China's Golden Week.
However, the anticipated pre-October 1 cargo rush in
China did not materialise this year, leaving no backlogs
or rollover cargo for these extra loaders to transport,"
said Dimerco's monthly analysis.
Rebalancing trade can only be achieved through the
long-term and steady growth of trade, said Wadey,
combined with "a strategic rather than knee-jerk ship
ordering policy". These required shifts are generational,
he said, "in the short term, political events in the US
might lead to an end-2024 rush for cargoes again... but
then where does that leave 2025 and beyond?"
Drewry's WCI index fell a further 7% this week, closing at
$3,691/feu.
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/manufacturing-dips-as-container-outlook-slides
Which factor did Darron Wadey highlight as artificially sustaining the market, despite an increase in vessel capacity?
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O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.
Manufacturing dips as container outlook slides
The NEOI fell to 48.9 in August from 49.6 in July,
indicating deteriorating trade conditions for the third
consecutive month. Traded goods slowed in both
developed and emerging markets, but India maintained a
modest growth in goods exports during August, the last
month for which figures are available.
In addition, the global PMI has shown a contraction of
manufacturing, signalling a further deterioration in cargo
levels in the immediate future.
"China's goods exports fell for the first time in 2024,
signalling a broader decline in manufacturing as the year
progresses," said global freight forwarder Dimerco.
Headquartered in Taiwan, the Taipei-listed forwarder said
that the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut may
revive global goods trade.
August trading in the US continued to grow amid
concerns about a US East Coast strike, and a November
election that could see major import tariffs imposed on
goods, said Dimerco.
"The early peak season suggests an earlier-than-usual
start to the slow season, with expected declines in
handling volume from September to December, projected
at 2.31m, 2.08m, 1.92m, and 1.89m teu, respectively. If
these forecasts hold, total port volume for 2024 could
reach 24.98m teu, a 12% increase from 2023," said Alvin
Fuh, VP - ocean freight at Dimerco Express Group.
Dynamar analyst Darron Wadey, said: "Approaching 470
vessels bringing around 3.2m teu in capacity are
expected to be delivered by the end of 2024."
That massive increase in capacity, and the fact that much
of this increase is for larger sized vessels, means that
any correction in freight rates should have started up to a
year ago, according to Wadey.
"It is only the happenstance of the Red Sea and US East
Coast situations that have, artificially, buoyed the
markets. When the markets do correct therefore, the falls
will only be more dramatic because the inevitable has
been delayed whilst the stream of new ships coming
online continues," said Wadey.
Drewry Shipping Consultants' analysis shows that blank
sailings are expected to increase between 9 September
and 7 October with an additional 53 blanked sailings,
totalling 90 for the period. Some 67% of these cancelled
services were on the Pacific eastbound, while a further
21% on the Asia to Europe trades and 12% on the
Atlantic.
Even with these cancelled services, rates are continuing
to fall on all the major trades, according to Dimerco.
New entrants are said to be another element to failure of
lines to maintain rate levels.
"While the three major alliances are increasing blank
sailings, several individual carriers have deployed 11
extra vessels for Europe WB and 14 for TPEB to handle
the expected cargo surge before China's Golden Week.
However, the anticipated pre-October 1 cargo rush in
China did not materialise this year, leaving no backlogs
or rollover cargo for these extra loaders to transport,"
said Dimerco's monthly analysis.
Rebalancing trade can only be achieved through the
long-term and steady growth of trade, said Wadey,
combined with "a strategic rather than knee-jerk ship
ordering policy". These required shifts are generational,
he said, "in the short term, political events in the US
might lead to an end-2024 rush for cargoes again... but
then where does that leave 2025 and beyond?"
Drewry's WCI index fell a further 7% this week, closing at
$3,691/feu.
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/manufacturing-dips-as-c
ontainer-outlook-slides
What reason does the article give for the failure of shipping lines to maintain rate levels, despite efforts to manage capacity through blank sailings?
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