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Q2354790 Inglês

Concerning the text, judge the item.


The date of the festival is not mentioned in the text.

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Q2354789 Inglês

Concerning the text, judge the item.


The science festival happens once a year in Edinburgh.

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Q2353161 Inglês
Identify the type of sentence structure and the appropriate discourse markers in the following sentence:

"Although the weather was gloomy, Mary decided to go for a run, but she took her umbrella just in case."
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Q2353160 Inglês
Read the following excerpt:

"In the age of digital communication, the concept of privacy has undergone significant transformations. Social media platforms, once hailed as tools for connection, have become arenas where personal information is often willingly shared. This shift raises crucial questions about the boundaries between public and private spaces."

What is the main theme of the text?
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Q2353157 Inglês
Read the following dialogue:

Person 1: "Have you ever been to Paris?"
Person 2: "Well, I've been planning a trip there for years, but something always comes up."
Choose the correct option that best interprets the response of the second person.
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Q2353155 Inglês
Read the text below:

Europe’s tourism will most probably have to navigate the travel disruptions experienced last summer in terms of short-staffed airports and accommodation establishments, and soaring travel costs. Nevertheless, the EU has also demonstrated some economic resilience so far in 2023 with lower energy prices, encouraging employment rates, and gradually receding inflation1. However, risks to the tourism outlook remain and are notably stemming from stubbornly high core inflation and uncertainty around the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine. One in four reporting destinations surpassed pre-pandemic levels of foreign tourist arrivals, including value for money destinations such as Serbia (+27%), Bulgaria (+21%), Montenegro (+12%) and Türkiye (+9%)
Source (adapted): https://etc-corporate.org/reports/europeantourism-2023-trends-prospects-q2-2023/

Considering the information provided in the text, what factors contributed to the economic resilience of the European Union in 2023? 
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Q4117499 Inglês
Find the alternative that correctly and respectively fills out the blanks in paragraph two (l. 09-11).
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Q4117498 Inglês

Consider the sentence in line 22 as follows:


1. “The web is an interactive place,”


2. “and it has been since its inception.”


Choose the correct explanation for the verb tenses used, considering the context presented in the text. 

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Q4117497 Inglês
Consider the following statements about the text: 

I. The author thinks trends are just copies of styles used in the past.

II. Developers sharing their work brings benefits to themselves, the community, and the web users.

III. The web was not supposed to be a place for interaction, but web designers are changing that.

Which statements are correct? 
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Q4117496 Inglês
Which of the following questions is NOT answered in the article? 
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Q4117495 Inglês
According to the author, why are the changes predicted to happen in 2023 expected to be different from the changes that happened in the previous years? 
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Q4113505 Inglês
Leia a seguinte matéria extraída do site da Prefeitura Municipal de Morro Reuter, de 21/12/2022 (texto adaptado):

“A fruta da longevidade tem conquistado o mercado consumidor e já marca presença na gastronomia local – uma frutinha nativa do norte da Europa está sendo produzida com sucesso nas terras de Morro Reuter. Pequena no tamanho, mas grande no sabor, colorido e valor nutricional, é conhecida como a fruta da longevidade (é rica em antioxidantes, ferro, cálcio, potássio, entre outros)”. 

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De acordo com o site Meio Sustentável (https://meiosustentavel.com.br/), no inglês, blueberry é uma fruta pequena e redonda que tem muitas sementes, que cresce em arbustos baixos, tem uma coloração azul pouco comum, muito rica em antioxidantes, fibras e vitamina C, além de ser uma fonte natural de antocianinas, que são substâncias anti-inflamatórias e anticancerígenas. Essa fruta é muito comum em dietas de emagrecimento por ter poucas calorias e por ser facilmente incluída, já que vai bem em sucos, iogurtes e até pura. Os textos dispostos acima se referem à fruta chamada:
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Q4014282 Inglês
I Met My Pen Pal for the First Time in a Country I Knew Almost Nothing About — and We Fell in Love


(1º§) I'm what you might call a hopeless romantic with impulsive tendencies. During the height of the pandemic, I flew to Tbilisi to spend a week with my Russian pen pal, Anastasia, whom I had known for years, but never met in person.

(2º§) In a world ravaged by COVID-19, Anastasia kept me sane. Even from afar, her kind words and charming smile filled me with joy and affection. Pairing those emotions with my insatiable wanderlust, I knew I had to meet her in person. But it was spring 2021, and most of the world was still shut down. Due to all the restrictions, finding a country for both an American and a Russian citizen was virtually impossible.

(3º§) Then, I discovered Georgia, a country I knew almost nothing about. Provided Anastasia and I received a negative PCR test result, we could enter without having to quarantine. We didn't need a visa, either. So, after a long journey with two layovers and 24 hours in the air, I met my pen pal in Tbilisi.

(4º§) The Georgian capital was full of surprises. We strolled along the futuristic Bridge of Peace lit with LEDs. We climbed the crumbling Narikala Fortress and passed slanted, Soviet homes. At times modern and at others medieval, the city's style was strangely addictive. Anastasia and I walked hand in hand, eager to find all Tbilisi's secrets.

(5º§) One such secret was the food. From soup dumplings to nuts dipped in thickened grape juice, Georgian food was a simple and wholesome pleasure. Oh, and you haven't lived until you've tried khachapuri, a soft bread blanketed in cheese, butter, and egg. The stomach truly is the way to the heart because I was head over heels.

(6º§) Even so, I say, everything in life is better with a glass of wine, so I decided to take Anastasia on a day trip to the Khareba Winery in Kakheti. Together, we tasted Georgia's traditional varietals and explored the winery's 4.7-mile-long tunnel system. Our wine tasting was as intimate as it was thirst-quenching.

(7º§) Still a bit tipsy, we headed to Signagi, the City of Love. One of the locals told me Signagi's presumptuous title is just for tourism purposes. But the cute, pastel houses and stunning valley vistas are enough to put anyone in a romantic mood. As we watched the sun set over the stone walls of Signagi, love was definitely in the air.

(8º§) But the pinnacle of our Georgian excursion came north of Tbilisi, in the mountains of Kazbegi. On a group trip with Gamarjoba Georgia Tours, we marveled as majestic, green peaks rose around us. Their rocky faces were speckled with spring flowers and babbling streams of melted ice. From the slopes of the Gudauri Ski Resort to the nameless, roadside cliffs, unforgettable views awaited around every corner.

(9º§) To make the trip even more memorable, the tour guide got us drunk on homemade chacha, Georgia's national hard liquor. Then, he decided it was a good idea to reenact "Dirty Dancing" during a cliffside photo shoot. After all, nothing brings a couple together like the fear of falling off a cliff.

(10º§) Thankfully, I did not fall from the mountaintops, but I did fall for Anastasia. Once we returned to the quaint, cobbled streets of Tbilisi, I told her I had decided to move to Russia to be with her. My family questioned me, but this wasn't another impulsive decision. Georgia's rich culture and romantic landscapes had set the stage for our relationship. Tbilisi, it turns out, was the perfect place for Anastasia and I to start our next adventure.


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According to the text, what was the most memorable moment of the author's trip to Georgia with Anastasia?
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Q4014280 Inglês
I Met My Pen Pal for the First Time in a Country I Knew Almost Nothing About — and We Fell in Love


(1º§) I'm what you might call a hopeless romantic with impulsive tendencies. During the height of the pandemic, I flew to Tbilisi to spend a week with my Russian pen pal, Anastasia, whom I had known for years, but never met in person.

(2º§) In a world ravaged by COVID-19, Anastasia kept me sane. Even from afar, her kind words and charming smile filled me with joy and affection. Pairing those emotions with my insatiable wanderlust, I knew I had to meet her in person. But it was spring 2021, and most of the world was still shut down. Due to all the restrictions, finding a country for both an American and a Russian citizen was virtually impossible.

(3º§) Then, I discovered Georgia, a country I knew almost nothing about. Provided Anastasia and I received a negative PCR test result, we could enter without having to quarantine. We didn't need a visa, either. So, after a long journey with two layovers and 24 hours in the air, I met my pen pal in Tbilisi.

(4º§) The Georgian capital was full of surprises. We strolled along the futuristic Bridge of Peace lit with LEDs. We climbed the crumbling Narikala Fortress and passed slanted, Soviet homes. At times modern and at others medieval, the city's style was strangely addictive. Anastasia and I walked hand in hand, eager to find all Tbilisi's secrets.

(5º§) One such secret was the food. From soup dumplings to nuts dipped in thickened grape juice, Georgian food was a simple and wholesome pleasure. Oh, and you haven't lived until you've tried khachapuri, a soft bread blanketed in cheese, butter, and egg. The stomach truly is the way to the heart because I was head over heels.

(6º§) Even so, I say, everything in life is better with a glass of wine, so I decided to take Anastasia on a day trip to the Khareba Winery in Kakheti. Together, we tasted Georgia's traditional varietals and explored the winery's 4.7-mile-long tunnel system. Our wine tasting was as intimate as it was thirst-quenching.

(7º§) Still a bit tipsy, we headed to Signagi, the City of Love. One of the locals told me Signagi's presumptuous title is just for tourism purposes. But the cute, pastel houses and stunning valley vistas are enough to put anyone in a romantic mood. As we watched the sun set over the stone walls of Signagi, love was definitely in the air.

(8º§) But the pinnacle of our Georgian excursion came north of Tbilisi, in the mountains of Kazbegi. On a group trip with Gamarjoba Georgia Tours, we marveled as majestic, green peaks rose around us. Their rocky faces were speckled with spring flowers and babbling streams of melted ice. From the slopes of the Gudauri Ski Resort to the nameless, roadside cliffs, unforgettable views awaited around every corner.

(9º§) To make the trip even more memorable, the tour guide got us drunk on homemade chacha, Georgia's national hard liquor. Then, he decided it was a good idea to reenact "Dirty Dancing" during a cliffside photo shoot. After all, nothing brings a couple together like the fear of falling off a cliff.

(10º§) Thankfully, I did not fall from the mountaintops, but I did fall for Anastasia. Once we returned to the quaint, cobbled streets of Tbilisi, I told her I had decided to move to Russia to be with her. My family questioned me, but this wasn't another impulsive decision. Georgia's rich culture and romantic landscapes had set the stage for our relationship. Tbilisi, it turns out, was the perfect place for Anastasia and I to start our next adventure.


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According to the text, why did the author choose Georgia as the destination to meet their Russian pen pal, Anastasia?
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Q4014279 Inglês
I Met My Pen Pal for the First Time in a Country I Knew Almost Nothing About — and We Fell in Love


(1º§) I'm what you might call a hopeless romantic with impulsive tendencies. During the height of the pandemic, I flew to Tbilisi to spend a week with my Russian pen pal, Anastasia, whom I had known for years, but never met in person.

(2º§) In a world ravaged by COVID-19, Anastasia kept me sane. Even from afar, her kind words and charming smile filled me with joy and affection. Pairing those emotions with my insatiable wanderlust, I knew I had to meet her in person. But it was spring 2021, and most of the world was still shut down. Due to all the restrictions, finding a country for both an American and a Russian citizen was virtually impossible.

(3º§) Then, I discovered Georgia, a country I knew almost nothing about. Provided Anastasia and I received a negative PCR test result, we could enter without having to quarantine. We didn't need a visa, either. So, after a long journey with two layovers and 24 hours in the air, I met my pen pal in Tbilisi.

(4º§) The Georgian capital was full of surprises. We strolled along the futuristic Bridge of Peace lit with LEDs. We climbed the crumbling Narikala Fortress and passed slanted, Soviet homes. At times modern and at others medieval, the city's style was strangely addictive. Anastasia and I walked hand in hand, eager to find all Tbilisi's secrets.

(5º§) One such secret was the food. From soup dumplings to nuts dipped in thickened grape juice, Georgian food was a simple and wholesome pleasure. Oh, and you haven't lived until you've tried khachapuri, a soft bread blanketed in cheese, butter, and egg. The stomach truly is the way to the heart because I was head over heels.

(6º§) Even so, I say, everything in life is better with a glass of wine, so I decided to take Anastasia on a day trip to the Khareba Winery in Kakheti. Together, we tasted Georgia's traditional varietals and explored the winery's 4.7-mile-long tunnel system. Our wine tasting was as intimate as it was thirst-quenching.

(7º§) Still a bit tipsy, we headed to Signagi, the City of Love. One of the locals told me Signagi's presumptuous title is just for tourism purposes. But the cute, pastel houses and stunning valley vistas are enough to put anyone in a romantic mood. As we watched the sun set over the stone walls of Signagi, love was definitely in the air.

(8º§) But the pinnacle of our Georgian excursion came north of Tbilisi, in the mountains of Kazbegi. On a group trip with Gamarjoba Georgia Tours, we marveled as majestic, green peaks rose around us. Their rocky faces were speckled with spring flowers and babbling streams of melted ice. From the slopes of the Gudauri Ski Resort to the nameless, roadside cliffs, unforgettable views awaited around every corner.

(9º§) To make the trip even more memorable, the tour guide got us drunk on homemade chacha, Georgia's national hard liquor. Then, he decided it was a good idea to reenact "Dirty Dancing" during a cliffside photo shoot. After all, nothing brings a couple together like the fear of falling off a cliff.

(10º§) Thankfully, I did not fall from the mountaintops, but I did fall for Anastasia. Once we returned to the quaint, cobbled streets of Tbilisi, I told her I had decided to move to Russia to be with her. My family questioned me, but this wasn't another impulsive decision. Georgia's rich culture and romantic landscapes had set the stage for our relationship. Tbilisi, it turns out, was the perfect place for Anastasia and I to start our next adventure.


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Regarding the capital of Georgia, we can say that:
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Q3989703 Inglês
You are tasked with writing a formal email to request a raise from your current employer. Which of the following approaches would be the most appropriate and effective when making your request? 
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Q3989702 Inglês
Qual é a diferença fundamental entre skimming e scanning como estratégias de leitura?
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Q3989697 Inglês

O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.



Legendary shoe shop to shut store for good as string of locations have already disappeared in 'end for high street'


(1º§) The retailer, which has more than 300 stores, has confirmed it'll shut for good at High Street in Newcastle under Lyme by the end of 2023. It comes after Clarks announced that it'll pull down the shutters in High Street Inverness before the end of this month. It'll also shut in Westwood Cross Shopping Centre in Kent in mid-November.


(2º§) Several Clarks stores closed earlier this year too, with its branch in Fareham Shopping Centre shutting on August 5 and the Dundee store closing on July 25. Before this, it closed the doors on two stores in Kent in Ashford and Gillingham at the end of 2022. Shoppers have reacted with disappointment at the Newcastle closure, with one writing on social media: "The end of the high street it's all gone now." While another added: "Another one so sad." And a third said: "I can't cope with this."


(3º§) A Clarks spokesperson told The Sun: "We have a strong duty of care to all our employees, and we are working closely with the store team as they now go through a period of consultation. "Customers can continue to shop from our full range of products online and at our nearby Clarks stores in Leek, Crewe and Nantwich, as well as our outlet store in Talke." The popular footwear chain was founded in 1825 and operated across over 1,400 stores and franchises internationally at its peak. But as of July 2023, the brand had just 320 stores.


(4º§) Clarks brought in management consultants McKinsey & Co to help with restructuring plans after posting a £82.9million post-tax loss in 2019. It was then rescued from the brink of collapse with a £100million investment deal by private equity firm LionRock Capital.


(5º§) A Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) was agreed which saw the Clarks family lose overall control of the company. A CVA allows firms that have run out of cash to look at ways to save the business, such as reducing rent rates with landlords. Companies often agree to a CVA to avoid insolvency, which can lead to closures or the whole business going bust.


(6º§) More than 50 stores were set to close following this announcement in November 2020 - but dozens more have shut since then. All is not lost for shoppers though, as the retailer has also relocated and opened new shops in recent months. The brand opened a new store on East Street in Taunton in April following the closure of its original high street store.


(7º§) Clarks also opened up a new store in Newcastle's Eldon Square shopping centre on May 14. Meanwhile, fellow footwear retailer Shoezone is pulling down the shutters on another store in its latest round of closures. Plus, we have the full list of 78 shops closing this week including Wetherspoons and House of Fraser. The cost of living crisis on top of a rise in online shopping has made it tougher than ever for businesses to keep physical stores open. Retailers and shoppers alike are also hit hard by stubbornly high energy costs and inflation.


Fonte: https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/24188403/clarks-shop-close-high-street/

According to the text, what was the primary reason for Clarks seeking a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA)?
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Q3989696 Inglês

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Legendary shoe shop to shut store for good as string of locations have already disappeared in 'end for high street'


(1º§) The retailer, which has more than 300 stores, has confirmed it'll shut for good at High Street in Newcastle under Lyme by the end of 2023. It comes after Clarks announced that it'll pull down the shutters in High Street Inverness before the end of this month. It'll also shut in Westwood Cross Shopping Centre in Kent in mid-November.


(2º§) Several Clarks stores closed earlier this year too, with its branch in Fareham Shopping Centre shutting on August 5 and the Dundee store closing on July 25. Before this, it closed the doors on two stores in Kent in Ashford and Gillingham at the end of 2022. Shoppers have reacted with disappointment at the Newcastle closure, with one writing on social media: "The end of the high street it's all gone now." While another added: "Another one so sad." And a third said: "I can't cope with this."


(3º§) A Clarks spokesperson told The Sun: "We have a strong duty of care to all our employees, and we are working closely with the store team as they now go through a period of consultation. "Customers can continue to shop from our full range of products online and at our nearby Clarks stores in Leek, Crewe and Nantwich, as well as our outlet store in Talke." The popular footwear chain was founded in 1825 and operated across over 1,400 stores and franchises internationally at its peak. But as of July 2023, the brand had just 320 stores.


(4º§) Clarks brought in management consultants McKinsey & Co to help with restructuring plans after posting a £82.9million post-tax loss in 2019. It was then rescued from the brink of collapse with a £100million investment deal by private equity firm LionRock Capital.


(5º§) A Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) was agreed which saw the Clarks family lose overall control of the company. A CVA allows firms that have run out of cash to look at ways to save the business, such as reducing rent rates with landlords. Companies often agree to a CVA to avoid insolvency, which can lead to closures or the whole business going bust.


(6º§) More than 50 stores were set to close following this announcement in November 2020 - but dozens more have shut since then. All is not lost for shoppers though, as the retailer has also relocated and opened new shops in recent months. The brand opened a new store on East Street in Taunton in April following the closure of its original high street store.


(7º§) Clarks also opened up a new store in Newcastle's Eldon Square shopping centre on May 14. Meanwhile, fellow footwear retailer Shoezone is pulling down the shutters on another store in its latest round of closures. Plus, we have the full list of 78 shops closing this week including Wetherspoons and House of Fraser. The cost of living crisis on top of a rise in online shopping has made it tougher than ever for businesses to keep physical stores open. Retailers and shoppers alike are also hit hard by stubbornly high energy costs and inflation.


Fonte: https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/24188403/clarks-shop-close-high-street/

Consider the text and the following assertives:



I.The word "stubbornly" (7º§) could be translated as "persistentemente".


II.The word "footwear" (7º§) is an adverb.


III.The word "retailer" (1º§) could be replaced by "wholesaler" without losing meaning.



Which one(s) is(are) correct?

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Q3989693 Inglês

O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.



Legendary shoe shop to shut store for good as string of locations have already disappeared in 'end for high street'


(1º§) The retailer, which has more than 300 stores, has confirmed it'll shut for good at High Street in Newcastle under Lyme by the end of 2023. It comes after Clarks announced that it'll pull down the shutters in High Street Inverness before the end of this month. It'll also shut in Westwood Cross Shopping Centre in Kent in mid-November.


(2º§) Several Clarks stores closed earlier this year too, with its branch in Fareham Shopping Centre shutting on August 5 and the Dundee store closing on July 25. Before this, it closed the doors on two stores in Kent in Ashford and Gillingham at the end of 2022. Shoppers have reacted with disappointment at the Newcastle closure, with one writing on social media: "The end of the high street it's all gone now." While another added: "Another one so sad." And a third said: "I can't cope with this."


(3º§) A Clarks spokesperson told The Sun: "We have a strong duty of care to all our employees, and we are working closely with the store team as they now go through a period of consultation. "Customers can continue to shop from our full range of products online and at our nearby Clarks stores in Leek, Crewe and Nantwich, as well as our outlet store in Talke." The popular footwear chain was founded in 1825 and operated across over 1,400 stores and franchises internationally at its peak. But as of July 2023, the brand had just 320 stores.


(4º§) Clarks brought in management consultants McKinsey & Co to help with restructuring plans after posting a £82.9million post-tax loss in 2019. It was then rescued from the brink of collapse with a £100million investment deal by private equity firm LionRock Capital.


(5º§) A Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) was agreed which saw the Clarks family lose overall control of the company. A CVA allows firms that have run out of cash to look at ways to save the business, such as reducing rent rates with landlords. Companies often agree to a CVA to avoid insolvency, which can lead to closures or the whole business going bust.


(6º§) More than 50 stores were set to close following this announcement in November 2020 - but dozens more have shut since then. All is not lost for shoppers though, as the retailer has also relocated and opened new shops in recent months. The brand opened a new store on East Street in Taunton in April following the closure of its original high street store.


(7º§) Clarks also opened up a new store in Newcastle's Eldon Square shopping centre on May 14. Meanwhile, fellow footwear retailer Shoezone is pulling down the shutters on another store in its latest round of closures. Plus, we have the full list of 78 shops closing this week including Wetherspoons and House of Fraser. The cost of living crisis on top of a rise in online shopping has made it tougher than ever for businesses to keep physical stores open. Retailers and shoppers alike are also hit hard by stubbornly high energy costs and inflation.


Fonte: https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/24188403/clarks-shop-close-high-street/

In the context of the text, what impact did the Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) have on the Clarks family's control of the company?
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3901: E
3902: C
3903: A
3904: A
3905: A
3906: B
3907: E
3908: E
3909: B
3910: D
3911: C
3912: D
3913: C
3914: B
3915: A
3916: A
3917: D
3918: D
3919: A
3920: D