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Sobre interpretação de texto | reading comprehension em inglês
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Q4037556
Inglês
Texto associado
Advanced Dynamics of
International Business Strategy
In the era of hyper-globalization, international busi
ness strategy has evolved into a highly sophisticated
discipline characterized by the orchestration of cross
border value creation under conditions of uncertainty
and institutional divergence. Multinational enterprises
(MNEs) must navigate complex configurations of
global value chains (GVCs), optimizing location-spe
cific advantages while mitigating transaction costs, as
articulated in Transaction Cost Economics.
A central theoretical lens in this domain is the Eclectic
Paradigm, which posits that firms engage in foreign
direct investment (FDI) when three conditions are
satisfied: ownership-specific advantages (O), location
specific advantages (L), and internalization incentives
(I). These determinants collectively inform entry mode
decisions, ranging from wholly owned subsidiaries to
joint ventures and strategic alliances.
Institutional theory further underscores the impor
tance of isomorphic pressures—coercive, mimetic, and
normative—that shape organizational behavior across
different jurisdictions. Firms operating in emerging
economies often encounter institutional voids, charac
terized by the absence or underdevelopment of inter
mediaries such as capital markets, legal enforcement
mechanisms, and regulatory agencies. In such contexts,
firms may adopt non-market strategies, including polit
ical lobbying and network-based relational contracting,
to compensate for institutional deficiencies.
From an operational perspective, supply chain resil
ience has become a critical strategic priority.
Concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory manage
ment are increasingly being reevaluated in favor of
just-in-case (JIC) models, particularly in light of disrup
tions stemming from events like the COVID-19 pan
demic. Firms now emphasize redundancy, nearshoring,
and diversification of suppliers to enhance robustness
against exogenous shocks.
Financially, exchange rate volatility and cross-border
capital flows introduce significant risks. Firms employ
sophisticated hedging instruments, such as forward
contracts, options, and swaps, to manage foreign
exchange exposure. Additionally, transfer-pricing
mechanisms are utilized not only for internal cost
allocation but also as tools for tax optimization, often
scrutinized by regulatory authorities for compliance
with the arm’s length principle.
Digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies—including
artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of
Things (IoT)—are transforming international operations.
These technologies facilitate real-time data analytics,
enhance transparency in supply chains, and enable
predictive decision-making. However, they also neces
sitate compliance with divergent data localization laws
and cybersecurity regulations across jurisdictions.
Sustainability and ESG integration are increasingly
embedded in corporate strategy through frameworks
such as carbon accounting, circular economy models,
and impact investing. Firms are now expected to align
with global standards like the United Nations Global
Compact, ensuring adherence to principles related to
human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
Ultimately, competitive advantage ......................... international business is contingent ........................... a firm’s ability to integrate strategic, operational, financial, and technological capabilities while remaining adaptive ................... an evolving global ecosystem marked ....................... volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity
(VUCA).
Analyze the following statements according to
the text.
1. The increasing complexity of international business strategy is primarily driven by the need to coordinate value creation across borders under conditions of uncertainty and institutional diversity.
2. The Eclectic Paradigm explains that ownershi p-specific, location-specific, and internalization advantages collectively inform firms’ entry mode decisions in foreign direct investment.
3. Institutional voids in emerging markets may compel firms to rely on informal mechanisms such as relational contracting and political engagement.
4. The transition from just-in-time (JIT) to just-in--case (JIC) inventory models reflects a strate gic shift toward lower supply chain resilience and reduced redundancy.
5. Digitalization eliminates regulatory challen ges by standardizing data governance across jurisdictions.
Select the alternative that indicates all the correct statements.
1. The increasing complexity of international business strategy is primarily driven by the need to coordinate value creation across borders under conditions of uncertainty and institutional diversity.
2. The Eclectic Paradigm explains that ownershi p-specific, location-specific, and internalization advantages collectively inform firms’ entry mode decisions in foreign direct investment.
3. Institutional voids in emerging markets may compel firms to rely on informal mechanisms such as relational contracting and political engagement.
4. The transition from just-in-time (JIT) to just-in--case (JIC) inventory models reflects a strate gic shift toward lower supply chain resilience and reduced redundancy.
5. Digitalization eliminates regulatory challen ges by standardizing data governance across jurisdictions.
Select the alternative that indicates all the correct statements.
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Q4037554
Inglês
Texto associado
Advanced Dynamics of
International Business Strategy
In the era of hyper-globalization, international busi
ness strategy has evolved into a highly sophisticated
discipline characterized by the orchestration of cross
border value creation under conditions of uncertainty
and institutional divergence. Multinational enterprises
(MNEs) must navigate complex configurations of
global value chains (GVCs), optimizing location-spe
cific advantages while mitigating transaction costs, as
articulated in Transaction Cost Economics.
A central theoretical lens in this domain is the Eclectic
Paradigm, which posits that firms engage in foreign
direct investment (FDI) when three conditions are
satisfied: ownership-specific advantages (O), location
specific advantages (L), and internalization incentives
(I). These determinants collectively inform entry mode
decisions, ranging from wholly owned subsidiaries to
joint ventures and strategic alliances.
Institutional theory further underscores the impor
tance of isomorphic pressures—coercive, mimetic, and
normative—that shape organizational behavior across
different jurisdictions. Firms operating in emerging
economies often encounter institutional voids, charac
terized by the absence or underdevelopment of inter
mediaries such as capital markets, legal enforcement
mechanisms, and regulatory agencies. In such contexts,
firms may adopt non-market strategies, including polit
ical lobbying and network-based relational contracting,
to compensate for institutional deficiencies.
From an operational perspective, supply chain resil
ience has become a critical strategic priority.
Concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory manage
ment are increasingly being reevaluated in favor of
just-in-case (JIC) models, particularly in light of disrup
tions stemming from events like the COVID-19 pan
demic. Firms now emphasize redundancy, nearshoring,
and diversification of suppliers to enhance robustness
against exogenous shocks.
Financially, exchange rate volatility and cross-border
capital flows introduce significant risks. Firms employ
sophisticated hedging instruments, such as forward
contracts, options, and swaps, to manage foreign
exchange exposure. Additionally, transfer-pricing
mechanisms are utilized not only for internal cost
allocation but also as tools for tax optimization, often
scrutinized by regulatory authorities for compliance
with the arm’s length principle.
Digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies—including
artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of
Things (IoT)—are transforming international operations.
These technologies facilitate real-time data analytics,
enhance transparency in supply chains, and enable
predictive decision-making. However, they also neces
sitate compliance with divergent data localization laws
and cybersecurity regulations across jurisdictions.
Sustainability and ESG integration are increasingly
embedded in corporate strategy through frameworks
such as carbon accounting, circular economy models,
and impact investing. Firms are now expected to align
with global standards like the United Nations Global
Compact, ensuring adherence to principles related to
human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
Ultimately, competitive advantage ......................... international business is contingent ........................... a firm’s ability to integrate strategic, operational, financial, and technological capabilities while remaining adaptive ................... an evolving global ecosystem marked ....................... volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity
(VUCA).
What can be inferred about the role of managers
in multinational enterprises (MNEs)?
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Q4037553
Inglês
Texto associado
Advanced Dynamics of
International Business Strategy
In the era of hyper-globalization, international busi
ness strategy has evolved into a highly sophisticated
discipline characterized by the orchestration of cross
border value creation under conditions of uncertainty
and institutional divergence. Multinational enterprises
(MNEs) must navigate complex configurations of
global value chains (GVCs), optimizing location-spe
cific advantages while mitigating transaction costs, as
articulated in Transaction Cost Economics.
A central theoretical lens in this domain is the Eclectic
Paradigm, which posits that firms engage in foreign
direct investment (FDI) when three conditions are
satisfied: ownership-specific advantages (O), location
specific advantages (L), and internalization incentives
(I). These determinants collectively inform entry mode
decisions, ranging from wholly owned subsidiaries to
joint ventures and strategic alliances.
Institutional theory further underscores the impor
tance of isomorphic pressures—coercive, mimetic, and
normative—that shape organizational behavior across
different jurisdictions. Firms operating in emerging
economies often encounter institutional voids, charac
terized by the absence or underdevelopment of inter
mediaries such as capital markets, legal enforcement
mechanisms, and regulatory agencies. In such contexts,
firms may adopt non-market strategies, including polit
ical lobbying and network-based relational contracting,
to compensate for institutional deficiencies.
From an operational perspective, supply chain resil
ience has become a critical strategic priority.
Concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory manage
ment are increasingly being reevaluated in favor of
just-in-case (JIC) models, particularly in light of disrup
tions stemming from events like the COVID-19 pan
demic. Firms now emphasize redundancy, nearshoring,
and diversification of suppliers to enhance robustness
against exogenous shocks.
Financially, exchange rate volatility and cross-border
capital flows introduce significant risks. Firms employ
sophisticated hedging instruments, such as forward
contracts, options, and swaps, to manage foreign
exchange exposure. Additionally, transfer-pricing
mechanisms are utilized not only for internal cost
allocation but also as tools for tax optimization, often
scrutinized by regulatory authorities for compliance
with the arm’s length principle.
Digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies—including
artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of
Things (IoT)—are transforming international operations.
These technologies facilitate real-time data analytics,
enhance transparency in supply chains, and enable
predictive decision-making. However, they also neces
sitate compliance with divergent data localization laws
and cybersecurity regulations across jurisdictions.
Sustainability and ESG integration are increasingly
embedded in corporate strategy through frameworks
such as carbon accounting, circular economy models,
and impact investing. Firms are now expected to align
with global standards like the United Nations Global
Compact, ensuring adherence to principles related to
human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
Ultimately, competitive advantage ......................... international business is contingent ........................... a firm’s ability to integrate strategic, operational, financial, and technological capabilities while remaining adaptive ................... an evolving global ecosystem marked ....................... volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity
(VUCA).
Analyze the following case:
A leading agro-industrial firm based in Santa Cata rina—specializing in poultry and pork exports—is fac ing increasing pressure in global markets. Historically, the company has benefited from Brazil’s disease-free livestock status and strong compliance with World Organization for Animal Health standards, enabling access to premium markets in Asia and Europe.
However, recent developments have disrupted its competitive position:
- A major importing country has introduced stricter ESG and carbon-traceability requirements.
- Exchange rate volatility in Brazil has increased f inancial uncertainty.
- Logistics bottlenecks at Port of Itajaí have delayed shipments.
- Competitors from other countries are offering lower-cost alternatives.
Based on the scenario, which strategic response would be most appropriate for the firm at this stage?
A leading agro-industrial firm based in Santa Cata rina—specializing in poultry and pork exports—is fac ing increasing pressure in global markets. Historically, the company has benefited from Brazil’s disease-free livestock status and strong compliance with World Organization for Animal Health standards, enabling access to premium markets in Asia and Europe.
However, recent developments have disrupted its competitive position:
- A major importing country has introduced stricter ESG and carbon-traceability requirements.
- Exchange rate volatility in Brazil has increased f inancial uncertainty.
- Logistics bottlenecks at Port of Itajaí have delayed shipments.
- Competitors from other countries are offering lower-cost alternatives.
Based on the scenario, which strategic response would be most appropriate for the firm at this stage?
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Q4037551
Inglês
Texto associado
Advanced Dynamics of
International Business Strategy
In the era of hyper-globalization, international busi
ness strategy has evolved into a highly sophisticated
discipline characterized by the orchestration of cross
border value creation under conditions of uncertainty
and institutional divergence. Multinational enterprises
(MNEs) must navigate complex configurations of
global value chains (GVCs), optimizing location-spe
cific advantages while mitigating transaction costs, as
articulated in Transaction Cost Economics.
A central theoretical lens in this domain is the Eclectic
Paradigm, which posits that firms engage in foreign
direct investment (FDI) when three conditions are
satisfied: ownership-specific advantages (O), location
specific advantages (L), and internalization incentives
(I). These determinants collectively inform entry mode
decisions, ranging from wholly owned subsidiaries to
joint ventures and strategic alliances.
Institutional theory further underscores the impor
tance of isomorphic pressures—coercive, mimetic, and
normative—that shape organizational behavior across
different jurisdictions. Firms operating in emerging
economies often encounter institutional voids, charac
terized by the absence or underdevelopment of inter
mediaries such as capital markets, legal enforcement
mechanisms, and regulatory agencies. In such contexts,
firms may adopt non-market strategies, including polit
ical lobbying and network-based relational contracting,
to compensate for institutional deficiencies.
From an operational perspective, supply chain resil
ience has become a critical strategic priority.
Concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory manage
ment are increasingly being reevaluated in favor of
just-in-case (JIC) models, particularly in light of disrup
tions stemming from events like the COVID-19 pan
demic. Firms now emphasize redundancy, nearshoring,
and diversification of suppliers to enhance robustness
against exogenous shocks.
Financially, exchange rate volatility and cross-border
capital flows introduce significant risks. Firms employ
sophisticated hedging instruments, such as forward
contracts, options, and swaps, to manage foreign
exchange exposure. Additionally, transfer-pricing
mechanisms are utilized not only for internal cost
allocation but also as tools for tax optimization, often
scrutinized by regulatory authorities for compliance
with the arm’s length principle.
Digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies—including
artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of
Things (IoT)—are transforming international operations.
These technologies facilitate real-time data analytics,
enhance transparency in supply chains, and enable
predictive decision-making. However, they also neces
sitate compliance with divergent data localization laws
and cybersecurity regulations across jurisdictions.
Sustainability and ESG integration are increasingly
embedded in corporate strategy through frameworks
such as carbon accounting, circular economy models,
and impact investing. Firms are now expected to align
with global standards like the United Nations Global
Compact, ensuring adherence to principles related to
human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
Ultimately, competitive advantage ......................... international business is contingent ........................... a firm’s ability to integrate strategic, operational, financial, and technological capabilities while remaining adaptive ................... an evolving global ecosystem marked ....................... volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity
(VUCA).
Analyze the following statements according to
the text.
1. Isomorphic pressures are pressures to conform to institutional norms.
2. Transfer-pricing is used for cost allocation and tax optimization within multinational firms.
3. The technology most associated with decen tralized and transparent record-keeping is Artificial Intelligence.
4. The shift from JIT to JIC inventory models reflects a focus on risk mitigation and resilience.
5. ESG frameworks primarily address exchange rate policies.
Select the alternative that indicates all the correct statements.
1. Isomorphic pressures are pressures to conform to institutional norms.
2. Transfer-pricing is used for cost allocation and tax optimization within multinational firms.
3. The technology most associated with decen tralized and transparent record-keeping is Artificial Intelligence.
4. The shift from JIT to JIC inventory models reflects a focus on risk mitigation and resilience.
5. ESG frameworks primarily address exchange rate policies.
Select the alternative that indicates all the correct statements.
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Q4037550
Inglês
Texto associado
Advanced Dynamics of
International Business Strategy
In the era of hyper-globalization, international busi
ness strategy has evolved into a highly sophisticated
discipline characterized by the orchestration of cross
border value creation under conditions of uncertainty
and institutional divergence. Multinational enterprises
(MNEs) must navigate complex configurations of
global value chains (GVCs), optimizing location-spe
cific advantages while mitigating transaction costs, as
articulated in Transaction Cost Economics.
A central theoretical lens in this domain is the Eclectic
Paradigm, which posits that firms engage in foreign
direct investment (FDI) when three conditions are
satisfied: ownership-specific advantages (O), location
specific advantages (L), and internalization incentives
(I). These determinants collectively inform entry mode
decisions, ranging from wholly owned subsidiaries to
joint ventures and strategic alliances.
Institutional theory further underscores the impor
tance of isomorphic pressures—coercive, mimetic, and
normative—that shape organizational behavior across
different jurisdictions. Firms operating in emerging
economies often encounter institutional voids, charac
terized by the absence or underdevelopment of inter
mediaries such as capital markets, legal enforcement
mechanisms, and regulatory agencies. In such contexts,
firms may adopt non-market strategies, including polit
ical lobbying and network-based relational contracting,
to compensate for institutional deficiencies.
From an operational perspective, supply chain resil
ience has become a critical strategic priority.
Concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory manage
ment are increasingly being reevaluated in favor of
just-in-case (JIC) models, particularly in light of disrup
tions stemming from events like the COVID-19 pan
demic. Firms now emphasize redundancy, nearshoring,
and diversification of suppliers to enhance robustness
against exogenous shocks.
Financially, exchange rate volatility and cross-border
capital flows introduce significant risks. Firms employ
sophisticated hedging instruments, such as forward
contracts, options, and swaps, to manage foreign
exchange exposure. Additionally, transfer-pricing
mechanisms are utilized not only for internal cost
allocation but also as tools for tax optimization, often
scrutinized by regulatory authorities for compliance
with the arm’s length principle.
Digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies—including
artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of
Things (IoT)—are transforming international operations.
These technologies facilitate real-time data analytics,
enhance transparency in supply chains, and enable
predictive decision-making. However, they also neces
sitate compliance with divergent data localization laws
and cybersecurity regulations across jurisdictions.
Sustainability and ESG integration are increasingly
embedded in corporate strategy through frameworks
such as carbon accounting, circular economy models,
and impact investing. Firms are now expected to align
with global standards like the United Nations Global
Compact, ensuring adherence to principles related to
human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
Ultimately, competitive advantage ......................... international business is contingent ........................... a firm’s ability to integrate strategic, operational, financial, and technological capabilities while remaining adaptive ................... an evolving global ecosystem marked ....................... volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity
(VUCA).
Study the sentences below and decide if they are true ( T ) or false ( F ), according to the text.
(_) According to the Eclectic Paradigm, one of the OLI components is location-specific.
(_) The concept of transaction costs primarily refers to costs associated with negotiating and enforcing contracts.
(_) Institutional voids are best described as absence of efficient market-supporting institutions.
(_) The strategy most associated with managing supply chain disruptions is downsizing.
(_) The primary purpose of hedging in interna tional finance is to enhance brand value.
Select the alternative that presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
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Q4031855
Inglês
In the sentence “Physical inactivity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease [...]
all of which shorten life expectancy” (l. 09-10) the relative pronoun in bold “which” refers to:
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Q4031849
Inglês
According to the study, staying active in a warming world depends NOT only on
personal motivation BUT also on:
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Q4031848
Inglês
According to the text, which of the following is NOT a practical policy for helping
people remain active safely in hotter conditions?
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The text states that the increase in physical inactivity is not only a climate issue but
also an inequality issue because
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According to the text, what is the main consequence of rising global temperatures
for human health?
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Q4028358
Inglês
In English, the structure not as + adjective + as
indicates that one element has a lower degree of
a quality than another.
Read the sentence below.
“The Amazon River is not as long as the Nile River.”
Choose the alternative that expresses the same idea.
Read the sentence below.
“The Amazon River is not as long as the Nile River.”
Choose the alternative that expresses the same idea.
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Q4028352
Inglês
In reading comprehension, certain strategies help
readers process texts more efficiently. One
widely used strategy involves quickly examining
titles, headings, keywords, and the general
structure of a text in order to identify its main
idea without reading every word.
Which reading strategy is described in this situation?
Which reading strategy is described in this situation?
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Q4028351
Inglês
Instagram post. Available at:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFGuNOIMsUo/t.
In English, the word “change” may have more than one meaning. It can refer to a modification or transformation in a situation. The sign in the image reads: “IF YOU FEAR CHANGE, LEAVE IT HERE.”
In this context, the sentence depends on the fact that the word “change” can also refer to:
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Q4028349
Inglês
Texto associado
Brazil floods: 'I saw people trapped in their
homes crying for help'
Heavy rains in the Brazilian state of Minas
Gerais have caused severe flooding and
landslides, leaving at least 32 people dead. The
cities most affected are Juiz de Fora and Ubá.
In Juiz de Fora, twelve homes were swept away
by a mudslide. In Ubá, a river burst its banks and
flooded several streets. Rescue teams have been
searching for at least 38 people who remain
missing, while shelters have been set up for
thousands of residents who were left homeless.
Meteorologists reported that the amount of rain
that fell in the region during the month was
already double the average normally expected for
February, and additional rainfall was forecast for
the following days.
A resident of Ubá, Lucas Gandra, told BBC
Brasil that he received the first flood warning
early on Tuesday, when a friend called to inform
him that the local river was about to overflow.
According to him, the situation worsened very
quickly.
“At 00:07 the water was overflowing and by
00:20 it was already causing enormous damage.
The water rose very quickly,” he said.
The city, located about 300 kilometers north of
Rio de Janeiro, had previously experienced
flooding in 2019 and 2020, but residents reported
that the current disaster was far more destructive.
Lucas Gandra also described dramatic scenes
during the flooding, recalling that many residents
were trapped in their homes and calling for help.
More than 200 people were rescued by
emergency teams, although some of those who
died had reportedly attempted to help others
during the disaster.
Another resident of Ubá, Carolina Magalhães,
described the situation as “horrific.” She reported
seeing floodwaters carrying debris through the streets, including household items, motorcycles,
and gas cylinders.
DINIZ, Iara; BUSCHSCHLÜTER, Vanessa. Brazil floods:
“I saw people trapped in their homes crying for help”. BBC
News, 25 Feb. 2026. Available at: BBC News article
(adapted) Accessed on: 1 Mar. 2026.
In the sentence “a friend called to inform him that
the local river was about to overflow,” the
expression ‘was about to’ indicates that the
river:
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Q4028348
Inglês
Texto associado
Brazil floods: 'I saw people trapped in their
homes crying for help'
Heavy rains in the Brazilian state of Minas
Gerais have caused severe flooding and
landslides, leaving at least 32 people dead. The
cities most affected are Juiz de Fora and Ubá.
In Juiz de Fora, twelve homes were swept away
by a mudslide. In Ubá, a river burst its banks and
flooded several streets. Rescue teams have been
searching for at least 38 people who remain
missing, while shelters have been set up for
thousands of residents who were left homeless.
Meteorologists reported that the amount of rain
that fell in the region during the month was
already double the average normally expected for
February, and additional rainfall was forecast for
the following days.
A resident of Ubá, Lucas Gandra, told BBC
Brasil that he received the first flood warning
early on Tuesday, when a friend called to inform
him that the local river was about to overflow.
According to him, the situation worsened very
quickly.
“At 00:07 the water was overflowing and by
00:20 it was already causing enormous damage.
The water rose very quickly,” he said.
The city, located about 300 kilometers north of
Rio de Janeiro, had previously experienced
flooding in 2019 and 2020, but residents reported
that the current disaster was far more destructive.
Lucas Gandra also described dramatic scenes
during the flooding, recalling that many residents
were trapped in their homes and calling for help.
More than 200 people were rescued by
emergency teams, although some of those who
died had reportedly attempted to help others
during the disaster.
Another resident of Ubá, Carolina Magalhães,
described the situation as “horrific.” She reported
seeing floodwaters carrying debris through the streets, including household items, motorcycles,
and gas cylinders.
DINIZ, Iara; BUSCHSCHLÜTER, Vanessa. Brazil floods:
“I saw people trapped in their homes crying for help”. BBC
News, 25 Feb. 2026. Available at: BBC News article
(adapted) Accessed on: 1 Mar. 2026.
In the sentence “The city, located about 300
kilometers north of Rio de Janeiro, had
previously experienced flooding in 2019 and
2020, but residents reported that it was far more
destructive,” the pronoun “it” refers to:
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Avança SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Nova Odessa - SP
Prova:
Avança SP - 2026 - Prefeitura de Nova Odessa - SP - Professor de Educação Básica II - Inglês |
Q4028345
Inglês
Texto associado
Brazil floods: 'I saw people trapped in their
homes crying for help'
Heavy rains in the Brazilian state of Minas
Gerais have caused severe flooding and
landslides, leaving at least 32 people dead. The
cities most affected are Juiz de Fora and Ubá.
In Juiz de Fora, twelve homes were swept away
by a mudslide. In Ubá, a river burst its banks and
flooded several streets. Rescue teams have been
searching for at least 38 people who remain
missing, while shelters have been set up for
thousands of residents who were left homeless.
Meteorologists reported that the amount of rain
that fell in the region during the month was
already double the average normally expected for
February, and additional rainfall was forecast for
the following days.
A resident of Ubá, Lucas Gandra, told BBC
Brasil that he received the first flood warning
early on Tuesday, when a friend called to inform
him that the local river was about to overflow.
According to him, the situation worsened very
quickly.
“At 00:07 the water was overflowing and by
00:20 it was already causing enormous damage.
The water rose very quickly,” he said.
The city, located about 300 kilometers north of
Rio de Janeiro, had previously experienced
flooding in 2019 and 2020, but residents reported
that the current disaster was far more destructive.
Lucas Gandra also described dramatic scenes
during the flooding, recalling that many residents
were trapped in their homes and calling for help.
More than 200 people were rescued by
emergency teams, although some of those who
died had reportedly attempted to help others
during the disaster.
Another resident of Ubá, Carolina Magalhães,
described the situation as “horrific.” She reported
seeing floodwaters carrying debris through the streets, including household items, motorcycles,
and gas cylinders.
DINIZ, Iara; BUSCHSCHLÜTER, Vanessa. Brazil floods:
“I saw people trapped in their homes crying for help”. BBC
News, 25 Feb. 2026. Available at: BBC News article
(adapted) Accessed on: 1 Mar. 2026.
According to the text, what natural events caused
the disaster in Minas Gerais?
Ano: 2026
Banca:
PROMUN
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Areias - SP
Prova:
PROMUN - 2026 - Prefeitura de Areias - SP - Professor Ensino Fundamental II Inglês |
Q4025509
Inglês
Read the paragraph below and check the correct
item:
Australia’s first people - known as Aboriginal Australians – have lived on the continental for over 50.000 years. Diverse and culturally distinctive, they are represented by more than 250 distinct language groups spread throughout Australia. About 3 percent of Australia’s population has Aboriginal heritage. But the origins and fate of Australia’s native peoples are still the subject of heated debates – ranging from social disparities to legal representation, and even whether their genocide can really be considered a genocide.
(Source: National Geographic – adaptation)
Australia’s first people - known as Aboriginal Australians – have lived on the continental for over 50.000 years. Diverse and culturally distinctive, they are represented by more than 250 distinct language groups spread throughout Australia. About 3 percent of Australia’s population has Aboriginal heritage. But the origins and fate of Australia’s native peoples are still the subject of heated debates – ranging from social disparities to legal representation, and even whether their genocide can really be considered a genocide.
(Source: National Geographic – adaptation)
Ano: 2026
Banca:
IGEDUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Jati - CE
Prova:
IGEDUC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Jati - CE - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q4024003
Inglês
Advanced reading comprehension involves metacognitive
strategies such as identifying text cohesion and inferring
meaning through logical connectors. Regarding the
application of reading strategies in the context of English
for Specific Purposes (ESP), mark T for True or F for
False:
(__) Scanning is a rapid reading technique used to locate specific details such as dates or names without reading the entire text.
(__) Skimming involves reading the first and last paragraphs and topic sentences to grasp the main idea and overall organization of a text.
(__) Predicting is a strategy that focuses exclusively on identifying the phonological patterns of words before the reader encounters them in the text.
(__) Summarizing requires the reader to translate every single word of the original text into their native language to ensure complete comprehension.
After analysis, choose the alternative that presents the CORRECT sequence:
(__) Scanning is a rapid reading technique used to locate specific details such as dates or names without reading the entire text.
(__) Skimming involves reading the first and last paragraphs and topic sentences to grasp the main idea and overall organization of a text.
(__) Predicting is a strategy that focuses exclusively on identifying the phonological patterns of words before the reader encounters them in the text.
(__) Summarizing requires the reader to translate every single word of the original text into their native language to ensure complete comprehension.
After analysis, choose the alternative that presents the CORRECT sequence:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
IGEDUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Jati - CE
Prova:
IGEDUC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Jati - CE - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q4024002
Inglês
Interpreting complex academic texts requires identifying
"hedging" devices used by authors to soften claims and
maintain professional scientific neutrality. Regarding the
pragmatic function of epistemic modality in research
papers, mark T for True or F for False:
(__) The use of modal verbs like "could" or "might" serves to indicate the tentative nature of a conclusion rather than a lack of knowledge.
(__) Authors employ hedging to protect their professional reputation by anticipating possible opposition to their theoretical interpretations.
(__) The presence of adverbs such as "presumably" or "likely" indicates a direct observation of facts considered indisputable by the community.
(__) Scientific writing avoids modal distance to ensure that all presented data is perceived as an absolute truth by the reader.
After analysis, choose the alternative that presents the CORRECT sequence:
(__) The use of modal verbs like "could" or "might" serves to indicate the tentative nature of a conclusion rather than a lack of knowledge.
(__) Authors employ hedging to protect their professional reputation by anticipating possible opposition to their theoretical interpretations.
(__) The presence of adverbs such as "presumably" or "likely" indicates a direct observation of facts considered indisputable by the community.
(__) Scientific writing avoids modal distance to ensure that all presented data is perceived as an absolute truth by the reader.
After analysis, choose the alternative that presents the CORRECT sequence:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
IGEDUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Jati - CE
Prova:
IGEDUC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Jati - CE - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q4023999
Inglês
In pragmatic theory, indirect speech acts occur when an
utterance has a distinct illocutionary force that goes
beyond its literal locutionary form. Based on the
classification of speech acts in formal professional
discourse, choose the alternative that CORRECTLY
identifies the function of the following sentence: "I would
appreciate it if you could submit the report by Friday."
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