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Q3167521 Inglês
Imagem associada para resolução da questão Available at: https://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2008/10/17

Regarding the comic strip's content, the following statements are correct, except for one. Identify it. 
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Q3167520 Inglês
Which of these writers is known for their novel '1984', which criticizes totalitarianism? 
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Q3167519 Inglês


Available at: https://www.gocomics.com/peanuts

Regarding the interpretation of what is contained in the comic strip, what is stated is incorrect in: 
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Q3167514 Inglês

Read the text to answer question.


“A few light taps upon the pane made him turn to the window. It had begun to snow again. He watched sleepily the flakes, silver and dark, falling obliquely against the lamplight. The time had come for him to set out on his journey westward. Yes, the newspapers were right: snow was general all over Ireland. It was falling on every part of the dark central plain, on the treeless hills, falling softly upon the Bog of Allen and, farther westward, softly falling into the dark mutinous Shannon waves. It was falling, too, upon every part of the lonely churchyard on the hill where Michael Furey lay buried. It lay thickly drifted on the crooked crosses and headstones, on the spears of the little gate, on the barren thorns. His soul swooned slowly as he heard the snow falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling, like the descent of their last end, upon all the living and the dead.”


― James Joyce, Dubliners

In the phrase "like the descent of their last end," what does "their" refer to?
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Q3167018 Inglês
        Ahead of the upcoming AI Safety Summit in Seoul, leading AI scientists from institutions like the University of Oxford are urging world leaders to act on AI risks. Despite the pledges made at the previous summit in Bletchley Park, the experts argue that progress has been insufficient. According to Dr. Jan Brauner, the current AI landscape is dominated by a relentless pursuit of technological advancement, with safety and ethics as secondary concerns. This expert consensus paper, published in Science magazine, stresses that without a focus on safe development, AI may pose serious risks to society, especially as the potential for rapid, transformative AI capabilities looms within the decade.

         The authors, including renowned AI figures such as Geoffrey Hinton and Dawn Song, outline critical priorities for global AI policy. They recommend establishing well-funded, expert oversight institutions and highlight the disproportionate funding gap. In the United States, AI Safety Institute’s budget is just $ 10 million, in stark contrast to the Food and Drug Administration’s $ 6.7 billion. They also advocate for mandatory, rigorous risk assessments and call for enforceable standards on AI safety, urging AI companies to adopt “safety cases” similar to those in other high-stakes fields like aviation. These safety cases would place the responsibility on developers to prove their technologies pose no harm.

         Additionally, the paper proposes “mitigation standards” that automatically scale according to AI capability milestones. This approach would ensure rapid responses if AI systems advance quickly, with policies automatically tightening or relaxing based on the technology’s pace. As global leaders prepare for the summit, the experts emphasize that addressing AI risks now is essential for protecting society from potential harm. This marks the first consensus from such a broad coalition of international AI experts, underscoring the urgency for concrete policy commitments rather than vague proposals.

Internet:<ox.ac.uk>  (adapted). 

Based on the ideas presented in the previous text, judge the item that follow.


According to the expert consensus paper mentioned in the text, AI companies should adopt ‘safety cases’ like those used in high-stakes industries such as healthcare.

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Q3167017 Inglês
        Ahead of the upcoming AI Safety Summit in Seoul, leading AI scientists from institutions like the University of Oxford are urging world leaders to act on AI risks. Despite the pledges made at the previous summit in Bletchley Park, the experts argue that progress has been insufficient. According to Dr. Jan Brauner, the current AI landscape is dominated by a relentless pursuit of technological advancement, with safety and ethics as secondary concerns. This expert consensus paper, published in Science magazine, stresses that without a focus on safe development, AI may pose serious risks to society, especially as the potential for rapid, transformative AI capabilities looms within the decade.

         The authors, including renowned AI figures such as Geoffrey Hinton and Dawn Song, outline critical priorities for global AI policy. They recommend establishing well-funded, expert oversight institutions and highlight the disproportionate funding gap. In the United States, AI Safety Institute’s budget is just $ 10 million, in stark contrast to the Food and Drug Administration’s $ 6.7 billion. They also advocate for mandatory, rigorous risk assessments and call for enforceable standards on AI safety, urging AI companies to adopt “safety cases” similar to those in other high-stakes fields like aviation. These safety cases would place the responsibility on developers to prove their technologies pose no harm.

         Additionally, the paper proposes “mitigation standards” that automatically scale according to AI capability milestones. This approach would ensure rapid responses if AI systems advance quickly, with policies automatically tightening or relaxing based on the technology’s pace. As global leaders prepare for the summit, the experts emphasize that addressing AI risks now is essential for protecting society from potential harm. This marks the first consensus from such a broad coalition of international AI experts, underscoring the urgency for concrete policy commitments rather than vague proposals.

Internet:<ox.ac.uk>  (adapted). 

Based on the ideas presented in the previous text, judge the item that follow.


According to the experts, the AI Safety Institute’s funding is significantly lower than that of the Food and Drug Administration.

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Q3167015 Inglês
        Ahead of the upcoming AI Safety Summit in Seoul, leading AI scientists from institutions like the University of Oxford are urging world leaders to act on AI risks. Despite the pledges made at the previous summit in Bletchley Park, the experts argue that progress has been insufficient. According to Dr. Jan Brauner, the current AI landscape is dominated by a relentless pursuit of technological advancement, with safety and ethics as secondary concerns. This expert consensus paper, published in Science magazine, stresses that without a focus on safe development, AI may pose serious risks to society, especially as the potential for rapid, transformative AI capabilities looms within the decade.

         The authors, including renowned AI figures such as Geoffrey Hinton and Dawn Song, outline critical priorities for global AI policy. They recommend establishing well-funded, expert oversight institutions and highlight the disproportionate funding gap. In the United States, AI Safety Institute’s budget is just $ 10 million, in stark contrast to the Food and Drug Administration’s $ 6.7 billion. They also advocate for mandatory, rigorous risk assessments and call for enforceable standards on AI safety, urging AI companies to adopt “safety cases” similar to those in other high-stakes fields like aviation. These safety cases would place the responsibility on developers to prove their technologies pose no harm.

         Additionally, the paper proposes “mitigation standards” that automatically scale according to AI capability milestones. This approach would ensure rapid responses if AI systems advance quickly, with policies automatically tightening or relaxing based on the technology’s pace. As global leaders prepare for the summit, the experts emphasize that addressing AI risks now is essential for protecting society from potential harm. This marks the first consensus from such a broad coalition of international AI experts, underscoring the urgency for concrete policy commitments rather than vague proposals.

Internet:<ox.ac.uk>  (adapted). 

Based on the ideas presented in the previous text, judge the item that follow.


The proposed ‘mitigation standards’ (first sentence of the last paragraph) would allow policies to be adjusted based on the current needs and budgets of AI companies.

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Q3167014 Inglês
        Many believe the Internet negatively affects mental health, but a new study challenges this assumption. Conducted by Dr. Matti Vuorre and his team at Tilburg University and published in Technology, Mind, and Behavior magazine, the study analyzed data from more than two million people across 168 countries. The findings suggest that those who have Internet access and actively use it report higher well-being across areas like life satisfaction, social life, and economic stability. Remarkably, 85% of the data analyses revealed that Internet users generally experience greater well-being than non-users. Dr. Vuorre emphasized that although Internet use is often blamed for mental health issues, this large-scale study suggests a positive correlation between access to the Internet and improved well-being.

         The study used Gallup World Poll data to assess well-being, looking at whether Internet access was associated with positive outcomes on a global scale. Dr. Vuorre acknowledged the complexity of analyzing such extensive data, so his team conducted tens of thousands of statistical tests to ensure reliability. While the study adjusts for factors like income and access to healthcare, which can independently boost well-being, Internet access still appeared to make a positive difference. However, Dr. Markus Appel, a psychology professor not involved in the study, noted that Internet use’s impact on well-being may vary greatly based on individual use. Appel pointed out that the Internet itself is not inherently good or bad for mental health; rather, its effects depend on how people choose to use it.

         The study calls for a nuanced view of Internet use. Dr. Vuorre emphasized that the Internet supports various activities, from online banking and shopping to social interactions and news consumption, each with unique effects on well-being. Yet, the rapid shift to digital life leaves limited time to study these impacts fully. Vuorre noted that caution is warranted in framing policies around Internet use. Although some research highlights negative effects of social media, especially for younger people, this study suggests that Internet access may be a valuable resource, enhancing certain aspects of well-being worldwide.

Internet:<edition.cnn.com>  (adapted).

According to the preceding text, judge the following item. 


Dr. Vuorre’s team did adjustments in the research of the impacts of Internet use on well-being, including aspects like income and access to healthcare, to enhance the reliability of their study. 

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Q3167013 Inglês
        Many believe the Internet negatively affects mental health, but a new study challenges this assumption. Conducted by Dr. Matti Vuorre and his team at Tilburg University and published in Technology, Mind, and Behavior magazine, the study analyzed data from more than two million people across 168 countries. The findings suggest that those who have Internet access and actively use it report higher well-being across areas like life satisfaction, social life, and economic stability. Remarkably, 85% of the data analyses revealed that Internet users generally experience greater well-being than non-users. Dr. Vuorre emphasized that although Internet use is often blamed for mental health issues, this large-scale study suggests a positive correlation between access to the Internet and improved well-being.

         The study used Gallup World Poll data to assess well-being, looking at whether Internet access was associated with positive outcomes on a global scale. Dr. Vuorre acknowledged the complexity of analyzing such extensive data, so his team conducted tens of thousands of statistical tests to ensure reliability. While the study adjusts for factors like income and access to healthcare, which can independently boost well-being, Internet access still appeared to make a positive difference. However, Dr. Markus Appel, a psychology professor not involved in the study, noted that Internet use’s impact on well-being may vary greatly based on individual use. Appel pointed out that the Internet itself is not inherently good or bad for mental health; rather, its effects depend on how people choose to use it.

         The study calls for a nuanced view of Internet use. Dr. Vuorre emphasized that the Internet supports various activities, from online banking and shopping to social interactions and news consumption, each with unique effects on well-being. Yet, the rapid shift to digital life leaves limited time to study these impacts fully. Vuorre noted that caution is warranted in framing policies around Internet use. Although some research highlights negative effects of social media, especially for younger people, this study suggests that Internet access may be a valuable resource, enhancing certain aspects of well-being worldwide.

Internet:<edition.cnn.com>  (adapted).

According to the preceding text, judge the following item. 


The study mentioned in the text, led by Dr. Matti Vuorre, found that Internet use is related to people’s higher well-being.

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Q3167012 Inglês
        Many believe the Internet negatively affects mental health, but a new study challenges this assumption. Conducted by Dr. Matti Vuorre and his team at Tilburg University and published in Technology, Mind, and Behavior magazine, the study analyzed data from more than two million people across 168 countries. The findings suggest that those who have Internet access and actively use it report higher well-being across areas like life satisfaction, social life, and economic stability. Remarkably, 85% of the data analyses revealed that Internet users generally experience greater well-being than non-users. Dr. Vuorre emphasized that although Internet use is often blamed for mental health issues, this large-scale study suggests a positive correlation between access to the Internet and improved well-being.

         The study used Gallup World Poll data to assess well-being, looking at whether Internet access was associated with positive outcomes on a global scale. Dr. Vuorre acknowledged the complexity of analyzing such extensive data, so his team conducted tens of thousands of statistical tests to ensure reliability. While the study adjusts for factors like income and access to healthcare, which can independently boost well-being, Internet access still appeared to make a positive difference. However, Dr. Markus Appel, a psychology professor not involved in the study, noted that Internet use’s impact on well-being may vary greatly based on individual use. Appel pointed out that the Internet itself is not inherently good or bad for mental health; rather, its effects depend on how people choose to use it.

         The study calls for a nuanced view of Internet use. Dr. Vuorre emphasized that the Internet supports various activities, from online banking and shopping to social interactions and news consumption, each with unique effects on well-being. Yet, the rapid shift to digital life leaves limited time to study these impacts fully. Vuorre noted that caution is warranted in framing policies around Internet use. Although some research highlights negative effects of social media, especially for younger people, this study suggests that Internet access may be a valuable resource, enhancing certain aspects of well-being worldwide.

Internet:<edition.cnn.com>  (adapted).

According to the preceding text, judge the following item. 


According to Dr. Markus Appel, the use of the Internet is per se harmful to the mental health of individuals.  

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Q3167011 Inglês
        Many believe the Internet negatively affects mental health, but a new study challenges this assumption. Conducted by Dr. Matti Vuorre and his team at Tilburg University and published in Technology, Mind, and Behavior magazine, the study analyzed data from more than two million people across 168 countries. The findings suggest that those who have Internet access and actively use it report higher well-being across areas like life satisfaction, social life, and economic stability. Remarkably, 85% of the data analyses revealed that Internet users generally experience greater well-being than non-users. Dr. Vuorre emphasized that although Internet use is often blamed for mental health issues, this large-scale study suggests a positive correlation between access to the Internet and improved well-being.

         The study used Gallup World Poll data to assess well-being, looking at whether Internet access was associated with positive outcomes on a global scale. Dr. Vuorre acknowledged the complexity of analyzing such extensive data, so his team conducted tens of thousands of statistical tests to ensure reliability. While the study adjusts for factors like income and access to healthcare, which can independently boost well-being, Internet access still appeared to make a positive difference. However, Dr. Markus Appel, a psychology professor not involved in the study, noted that Internet use’s impact on well-being may vary greatly based on individual use. Appel pointed out that the Internet itself is not inherently good or bad for mental health; rather, its effects depend on how people choose to use it.

         The study calls for a nuanced view of Internet use. Dr. Vuorre emphasized that the Internet supports various activities, from online banking and shopping to social interactions and news consumption, each with unique effects on well-being. Yet, the rapid shift to digital life leaves limited time to study these impacts fully. Vuorre noted that caution is warranted in framing policies around Internet use. Although some research highlights negative effects of social media, especially for younger people, this study suggests that Internet access may be a valuable resource, enhancing certain aspects of well-being worldwide.

Internet:<edition.cnn.com>  (adapted).

According to the preceding text, judge the following item. 


It is correct to conclude from the text that Internet use contributes significantly to the state of well-being of people worldwide.

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Q3165676 Inglês

Read the lyrics carefully and answer the following questions:


The Times They Are A-Changin' (Bob Dylan) 


In the excerpt " The curse it is cast " the word " curse " means: 
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Q3165672 Inglês

Read the lyrics carefully and answer the following questions:


The Times They Are A-Changin' (Bob Dylan) 


In the sentence " For the times they are a-changin " the excerpt " are a-changin " evokes the idea of: 
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Q3165669 Inglês

Read the lyrics carefully and answer the following questions:


The Times They Are A-Changin' (Bob Dylan) 


The lyrics talk about:  
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Q3163585 Inglês
Read the excerpt from a contemporary article and choose the correct interpretation of the phrase:
'The rapid development of technology has significantly altered how people access information.' 
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Q3163577 Inglês
Read the excerpt from a contemporary article and answer the question:
"Technology has revolutionized the way we communicate, making information accessible at unprecedented speeds."
What does the word unprecedented mean in this context?
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Q3162559 Inglês
Na literatura inglesa, obras de William Shakespeare são amplamente reconhecidas por sua contribuição ao vocabulário e à estilística da língua inglesa. Qual das peças de Shakespeare apresenta a famosa frase "To be, or not to be: that is the question"?
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Q3161509 Inglês
Last Saturday, John visited a museum to learn more about ancient history. He spent two hours exploring the exhibits, focusing on artifacts from ancient Egypt and Greece. John particularly enjoyed the section on Egyptian mummies and even attended a short lecture about the mummification process. The museum closed at 6 p.m., but John left at 5:30 p.m. to avoid the evening rush.
Based on the text, mark T for true statements and F for false ones.

(__)John spent one hour at the museum exploring the exhibits.
(__)John attended a short lecture about the mummification process.
(__)John left the museum at 6 p.m., when it closed.
(__)John paid special attention to the section on Egyptian mummies.

The correct sequence is:
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Q3161508 Inglês
Texto:
Emily loved spending time in her grandmother's garden. The garden was filled with vibrant flowers, chirping birds, and a small pond where frogs often rested. One day, while helping her grandmother plant new seeds, Emily noticed a butterfly with striking blue wings. She carefully watched it, fascinated by its delicate movements. Her grandmother explained that it was a rare species often seen during spring. Emily felt grateful for the time spent in such a magical place.
Regarding the text, analyze the following statements:

I.Emily found a butterfly with red wings in her grandmother's garden.
II.Emily felt grateful for the time she spent in her grandmother's garden.
III.Emily's grandmother said that the butterfly was a common species found throughout the year.

The correct statements are:
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Q3161507 Inglês
Emma arrived at the bus station at 7:15 a.m., expecting to catch the 7:30 a.m. bus to visit her grandmother. However, the station was crowded, and she had to wait in line to buy a ticket. By the time she reached the counter, the 7:30 a.m. bus had already departed. Emma bought a ticket for the next bus, scheduled for 8:00 a.m., and used the waiting time to buy a coffee and read a book.
Based on the information from the text and using inference and prediction, analyze the following statements.

I.If Emma had arrived at the station earlier, she probably would have managed to catch the 7:30 a.m. bus.
II.The long line at the ticket counter was the main reason Emma missed the 7:30 a.m. bus.
III.Emma used the waiting time to study for an exam, which was not planned.

The correct statements are:
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Respostas
2161: D
2162: A
2163: E
2164: D
2165: E
2166: C
2167: E
2168: C
2169: C
2170: E
2171: E
2172: C
2173: A
2174: B
2175: D
2176: D
2177: C
2178: A
2179: A
2180: D