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Q4197234 Inglês
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Why Soft Skills Matter


When discussing careers, professional growth, or the process of finding a job, people often focus mainly on "hard skills." These are abilities directly associated with carrying out specific tasks or performing a certain profession. In most cases, they can be tested or measured because they are developed through diplomas, certifications, technical courses, workshops, academic education, and professional training programs.

    In contrast, "soft skills" are not as easy to evaluate quantitatively. They are usually connected less to formal education and more to personal experience, behavior, attitude, and the way individuals interact with others. For this reason, they are frequently referred to as "people skills." They involve qualities such as the ability to communicate effectively, cooperate with others, motivate teams, or demonstrate leadership in different situations.

    Among the soft skills most valued in the workplace are creativity, teamwork, leadership, organization, adaptability, and strong written and verbal communication. These competencies contribute to the development of a more complete and versatile professional. In competitive job markets, they can even become a major advantage for candidates seeking employment opportunities. Since interpersonal interaction exists in nearly every profession, these skills are important across practically all industries. For employers and job seekers alike, these abilities are considered "transferable skills" because they can be applied successfully in different positions, companies, and professional environments. Organizations generally appreciate professionals who can adapt easily, collaborate with others, and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, making soft skills increasingly valuable in modern workplaces.


Adapted from the article "Soft Skills" available at: https://lingua.com/businessenglish/reading/soft-skills/
The pronoun "they" in the sentence "they are frequently referred to as 'people skills" refers to: 
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Q4197232 Inglês
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Why Soft Skills Matter


When discussing careers, professional growth, or the process of finding a job, people often focus mainly on "hard skills." These are abilities directly associated with carrying out specific tasks or performing a certain profession. In most cases, they can be tested or measured because they are developed through diplomas, certifications, technical courses, workshops, academic education, and professional training programs.

    In contrast, "soft skills" are not as easy to evaluate quantitatively. They are usually connected less to formal education and more to personal experience, behavior, attitude, and the way individuals interact with others. For this reason, they are frequently referred to as "people skills." They involve qualities such as the ability to communicate effectively, cooperate with others, motivate teams, or demonstrate leadership in different situations.

    Among the soft skills most valued in the workplace are creativity, teamwork, leadership, organization, adaptability, and strong written and verbal communication. These competencies contribute to the development of a more complete and versatile professional. In competitive job markets, they can even become a major advantage for candidates seeking employment opportunities. Since interpersonal interaction exists in nearly every profession, these skills are important across practically all industries. For employers and job seekers alike, these abilities are considered "transferable skills" because they can be applied successfully in different positions, companies, and professional environments. Organizations generally appreciate professionals who can adapt easily, collaborate with others, and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, making soft skills increasingly valuable in modern workplaces.


Adapted from the article "Soft Skills" available at: https://lingua.com/businessenglish/reading/soft-skills/
The text characterizes "hard skills" as competencies connected to:
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Q4189797 Inglês

Proper storage of pharmaceutical products is essential to maintain their safety, quality, and effectiveness. Medicines must be kept under controlled environmental conditions, including appropriate temperature, humidity, and light exposure. Certain drugs require refrigeration, while others must be stored at room temperature according to manufacturer specifications.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are responsible for monitoring storage conditions and ensuring that expired or compromised products are promptly removed from circulation. Failure to comply with storage standards may result in reduced therapeutic efficacy or potential risks to patients.

Additionally, access to medication storage areas should be restricted to authorized personnel only. Regular inspections and accurate documentation are necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Considering the text and standard English usage, judge the following items.

In the text, the adjective “expired” describes products that are no longer valid for use.
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Q4189796 Inglês

Proper storage of pharmaceutical products is essential to maintain their safety, quality, and effectiveness. Medicines must be kept under controlled environmental conditions, including appropriate temperature, humidity, and light exposure. Certain drugs require refrigeration, while others must be stored at room temperature according to manufacturer specifications.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are responsible for monitoring storage conditions and ensuring that expired or compromised products are promptly removed from circulation. Failure to comply with storage standards may result in reduced therapeutic efficacy or potential risks to patients.

Additionally, access to medication storage areas should be restricted to authorized personnel only. Regular inspections and accurate documentation are necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Considering the text and standard English usage, judge the following items.

The responsibility for checking storage conditions lies exclusively with pharmacists.
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Q4189792 Inglês

Proper storage of pharmaceutical products is essential to maintain their safety, quality, and effectiveness. Medicines must be kept under controlled environmental conditions, including appropriate temperature, humidity, and light exposure. Certain drugs require refrigeration, while others must be stored at room temperature according to manufacturer specifications.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are responsible for monitoring storage conditions and ensuring that expired or compromised products are promptly removed from circulation. Failure to comply with storage standards may result in reduced therapeutic efficacy or potential risks to patients.

Additionally, access to medication storage areas should be restricted to authorized personnel only. Regular inspections and accurate documentation are necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Considering the text and standard English usage, judge the following items.

The pronoun “their” in the first sentence refers to “patients”.
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Q4189791 Inglês

Proper storage of pharmaceutical products is essential to maintain their safety, quality, and effectiveness. Medicines must be kept under controlled environmental conditions, including appropriate temperature, humidity, and light exposure. Certain drugs require refrigeration, while others must be stored at room temperature according to manufacturer specifications.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are responsible for monitoring storage conditions and ensuring that expired or compromised products are promptly removed from circulation. Failure to comply with storage standards may result in reduced therapeutic efficacy or potential risks to patients.

Additionally, access to medication storage areas should be restricted to authorized personnel only. Regular inspections and accurate documentation are necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Considering the text and standard English usage, judge the following items.

The text suggests that improper storage may pose risks not only to medicines but also to patients.
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Q4186210 Inglês

California is Free of Drought for The First Time in 25 Years


By Clara Harter 



*California can be referred to as “The Golden State”.

(Available at: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-09/california-has-no-areas-of-dryness-first- time-in-25-years – text specially adapted for this test).  

The underlined word “should” in “Fortunately, California should be clear of water supply risks” (l. 37) expresses a: 
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Q4186204 Inglês

California is Free of Drought for The First Time in 25 Years


By Clara Harter 



*California can be referred to as “The Golden State”.

(Available at: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-09/california-has-no-areas-of-dryness-first- time-in-25-years – text specially adapted for this test).  

According to the article, in December 2000, the levels of “abnormally dry or drought conditions” (l. 14) in California were: 
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Q4186203 Inglês

California is Free of Drought for The First Time in 25 Years


By Clara Harter 



*California can be referred to as “The Golden State”.

(Available at: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-09/california-has-no-areas-of-dryness-first- time-in-25-years – text specially adapted for this test).  

Analyze the statements below about the text and mark T, if true, or F, if false.
( ) 2025’s holiday season was when there was the most rain in California’s records.
( ) From all the droughts California has faced, two of the worst ever recorded happened in the last 15 years.
( ) It has been 15 years since the most destructive wildfire has ever hit California.
( ) Only three of California’s water supply reservoirs are below 70% of their capacity.
The correct order of filling in the parentheses, from top to bottom, is:
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Q4186202 Inglês

California is Free of Drought for The First Time in 25 Years


By Clara Harter 



*California can be referred to as “The Golden State”.

(Available at: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-09/california-has-no-areas-of-dryness-first- time-in-25-years – text specially adapted for this test).  

What is the atmospheric sponge effect mentioned in the article? 
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Q4185978 Inglês
    Sappho was a Greek lyric poet greatly admired in all ages for the beauty of her writing style and for her ability to impress readers with a lively sense of her personality. Her language contains elements from Aeolic vernacular speech and Aeolic poetic tradition, with traces of epic vocabulary familiar to readers of Homer. Her phrasing is concise, direct, and picturesque. 

    Many legends about her have been repeated for centuries. She is said, for example, to have been married to Cercylas, a wealthy man from the island of Andros. But many scholars challenge this claim. Most modern critics also consider it legend that Sappho leaped from the Leucadian rock to certain death in the sea because of her unrequited love of Phaon, a younger man and a sailor. She had at least two brothers, Larichus and Charaxus, and may have had a third. A fragment from Sappho that is dedicated to Charaxus has survived. One of her poems mentions a daughter named Cleis or Claïs. The tradition that she fled the island or was banished and went to Sicily may be true, but she lived most of her life in her hometown of Mytilene on Lesbos. Her work contains only a few apparent allusions to the political disturbances of the time. 

Source: Britannica. Adaptation.
According to the text, mark the INCORRECT item. 
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Q4174350 Inglês

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Origins of reflective practice



Humans have probably always reflected as they walked the earth, and for over 2,000 years philosophers such as Socrates, who became famous for his adage, ‘the unexamined life is not worth living’, was just one of many who advocated that people should reflect on their existence. In addition, the concept of contemplation and its awareness-raising effects has long been a part of many great religions and philosophical studies where we humans are encouraged to practise mindfulness. In more modern times, perhaps the two most famous philosophers associated with the concept of reflection are John Dewey (1933) and Donald Schön (1983), in that order. In fact, Dewey first discussed reflection in terms of student learning (rather than for teachers), as he suggested that routine thinking and decisionmaking by students in educational settings limit their ability to learn critically. He later extended this idea of routine decisionmaking to teaching, and maintained that teachers can become slaves to routine decision-making if they do not engage in reflection. When explaining such reflection, he first discussed what it is not, and for this, he asserted that it is not just mulling over something or engaging in what I would call ‘navel-gazing’. Instead, Dewey maintained that reflection should be systematic and intentional. Dewey (1933, p. 9) defined such reflection as, ‘active, persistent, and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in light of the grounds that support it and the further consequences to which it leads.’



Source: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/teacheng/files/2024- 03/Farrell_Reflective_Practice_Final.pdf

Analyze the statements according to the text.



I. The text suggests that reflection has ancient roots and is not limited to modern educational theory.


II. Dewey first discussed reflection in relation to teachers and later applied it to student learning.


III. Dewey argued that reflection should not be reduced to vague rumination or mere self-absorption.


IV. Dewey defined reflection as passive acceptance of beliefs based mainly on tradition and intuition.



Choose the correct sequence.

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Q4174349 Inglês

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Origins of reflective practice



Humans have probably always reflected as they walked the earth, and for over 2,000 years philosophers such as Socrates, who became famous for his adage, ‘the unexamined life is not worth living’, was just one of many who advocated that people should reflect on their existence. In addition, the concept of contemplation and its awareness-raising effects has long been a part of many great religions and philosophical studies where we humans are encouraged to practise mindfulness. In more modern times, perhaps the two most famous philosophers associated with the concept of reflection are John Dewey (1933) and Donald Schön (1983), in that order. In fact, Dewey first discussed reflection in terms of student learning (rather than for teachers), as he suggested that routine thinking and decisionmaking by students in educational settings limit their ability to learn critically. He later extended this idea of routine decisionmaking to teaching, and maintained that teachers can become slaves to routine decision-making if they do not engage in reflection. When explaining such reflection, he first discussed what it is not, and for this, he asserted that it is not just mulling over something or engaging in what I would call ‘navel-gazing’. Instead, Dewey maintained that reflection should be systematic and intentional. Dewey (1933, p. 9) defined such reflection as, ‘active, persistent, and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in light of the grounds that support it and the further consequences to which it leads.’



Source: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/teacheng/files/2024- 03/Farrell_Reflective_Practice_Final.pdf

Which alternative accurately describes the way Dewey’s contribution to reflective practice is presented in the text?

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Q4174348 Inglês

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Origins of reflective practice



Humans have probably always reflected as they walked the earth, and for over 2,000 years philosophers such as Socrates, who became famous for his adage, ‘the unexamined life is not worth living’, was just one of many who advocated that people should reflect on their existence. In addition, the concept of contemplation and its awareness-raising effects has long been a part of many great religions and philosophical studies where we humans are encouraged to practise mindfulness. In more modern times, perhaps the two most famous philosophers associated with the concept of reflection are John Dewey (1933) and Donald Schön (1983), in that order. In fact, Dewey first discussed reflection in terms of student learning (rather than for teachers), as he suggested that routine thinking and decisionmaking by students in educational settings limit their ability to learn critically. He later extended this idea of routine decisionmaking to teaching, and maintained that teachers can become slaves to routine decision-making if they do not engage in reflection. When explaining such reflection, he first discussed what it is not, and for this, he asserted that it is not just mulling over something or engaging in what I would call ‘navel-gazing’. Instead, Dewey maintained that reflection should be systematic and intentional. Dewey (1933, p. 9) defined such reflection as, ‘active, persistent, and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in light of the grounds that support it and the further consequences to which it leads.’



Source: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/teacheng/files/2024- 03/Farrell_Reflective_Practice_Final.pdf

According to the text, what was one of Dewey’s main concerns about routine thinking in educational contexts?

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Q4174342 Inglês

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Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means certain death. The Hunger Games have begun. . . . In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.


Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before-and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.



Source: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2767052-the-hunger-games



What is the main purpose of the text?

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Q4174340 Inglês

What social criticism is mainly conveyed by the cartoon?



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Q4174334 Inglês

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Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says


    The government is committed to implementing social media restrictions for under-16s but ministers must "make sure it works" before introducing changes, the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has told the BBC. The government is consulting on an outright ban, as well as other measures designed to stop teenagers accessing addictive and harmful material.

    Phillipson's comments came after junior education minister Olivia Bailey said the government would "impose some form of age or functionality restrictions" even if it stopped short of a ban. Campaigners have called for an Australia-style ban on children using social media, but there are questions about how effective the prohibition has been.

    Monday saw the latest stand-off between the government and House of Lords over the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which would give ministers the power to introduce sweeping restrictions on social media usage. Peers have repeatedly pushed the government to press ahead with a ban, voting in favour of opposition amendments on four occasions.

    The government proposed further amendments to the bill on Monday in an effort to end the deadlock, including one which would give ministers the power to implement a ban in the future but stops short of introducing as quickly as the Lords had called for. MPs supported the government's changes to the draft law by 272 votes to 64, with the bill now returning to the Lords for what looks to be the final consideration before it receives royal assent and becomes law.


Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7d2zx63jo

In the sentence “even if it stopped short of a ban,” the expression “stopped short of” most nearly means: 
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Q4174333 Inglês

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Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says


    The government is committed to implementing social media restrictions for under-16s but ministers must "make sure it works" before introducing changes, the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has told the BBC. The government is consulting on an outright ban, as well as other measures designed to stop teenagers accessing addictive and harmful material.

    Phillipson's comments came after junior education minister Olivia Bailey said the government would "impose some form of age or functionality restrictions" even if it stopped short of a ban. Campaigners have called for an Australia-style ban on children using social media, but there are questions about how effective the prohibition has been.

    Monday saw the latest stand-off between the government and House of Lords over the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which would give ministers the power to introduce sweeping restrictions on social media usage. Peers have repeatedly pushed the government to press ahead with a ban, voting in favour of opposition amendments on four occasions.

    The government proposed further amendments to the bill on Monday in an effort to end the deadlock, including one which would give ministers the power to implement a ban in the future but stops short of introducing as quickly as the Lords had called for. MPs supported the government's changes to the draft law by 272 votes to 64, with the bill now returning to the Lords for what looks to be the final consideration before it receives royal assent and becomes law.


Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7d2zx63jo

According to the text, what position did junior education minister Olivia Bailey express? 
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Q4174332 Inglês

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Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says


    The government is committed to implementing social media restrictions for under-16s but ministers must "make sure it works" before introducing changes, the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has told the BBC. The government is consulting on an outright ban, as well as other measures designed to stop teenagers accessing addictive and harmful material.

    Phillipson's comments came after junior education minister Olivia Bailey said the government would "impose some form of age or functionality restrictions" even if it stopped short of a ban. Campaigners have called for an Australia-style ban on children using social media, but there are questions about how effective the prohibition has been.

    Monday saw the latest stand-off between the government and House of Lords over the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which would give ministers the power to introduce sweeping restrictions on social media usage. Peers have repeatedly pushed the government to press ahead with a ban, voting in favour of opposition amendments on four occasions.

    The government proposed further amendments to the bill on Monday in an effort to end the deadlock, including one which would give ministers the power to implement a ban in the future but stops short of introducing as quickly as the Lords had called for. MPs supported the government's changes to the draft law by 272 votes to 64, with the bill now returning to the Lords for what looks to be the final consideration before it receives royal assent and becomes law.


Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7d2zx63jo

The text mainly discusses: 
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Q4164512 Inglês
The James Webb Space Telescope has just captured the first direct measurement of a black hole


By Space Daily Editorial Team







(Available at: https://spacedaily.com/d-the-james-webb-space-telescope-has-just-captured-the-first-directmeasurement-of-a-black-hole-50-million-times-the-mass-of-the-sun-sitting-in-an-ancient-galaxy-where-itoutweighs-every-star-around-i/ – text specially adapted for this test). 
Mark the alternative in which the word “rather” is used with the same meaning as in line 30. 
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581: D
582: C
583: C
584: E
585: E
586: C
587: A
588: E
589: D
590: A
591: A
592: A
593: C
594: B
595: E
596: A
597: A
598: D
599: B
600: C