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Q4076955 Inglês

TV for dogs booms but are they watching?

By David Silverberg



(Frolicking = playing energetically

Squishy = soft when pressed)


(Available at: www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq59leg3gp5o – text specially adapted for this test).

According to the text, what initially led Luca Carano to create content for dogs? 
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Q4071983 Inglês
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The Ringmaster's Advice

        People say, "any publicity is good publicity" allthe time. It's become a modern truism. But people don't seem to give much thought to where it came from.

        While there is no proof that he used exactly those words, the quote is widely attributed to showman P.T. Barnum. I think it's safe to say that even if he never said "any publicity is good publicity," it describes his lived ethos.
    
        P.T. Barnum was the founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth." He advertised fake mermaids and a woman who claimed to be George Washington's 161-year-old nurse. Barnum's traveling shows featured midgets, Siamese twins, bearded ladies, and even "Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy."

        There's no record of him saying these exact words either, but he is also widely credited with the quote, "there's a sucker born every minute."

        P.T. Barnum did describe himself as the "Prince of Humbug," proudly owning his reputation for hoaxes and "harmless" deceptions.

        Barnum was an interesting character, but he's not a man we should be encouraging other men, especially young men, to emulate. Unfortunately, his ethos is more or less what social media has been teaching kids for the past ten years.

        And at the same time, everyone complains that everything is "fake and ghey."

        Well... if you follow the ringmaster's advice, don't be surprised when you end up living in a circus.

Fonte: https://m rjackdonovan.su bstack.com/p/the ringmasters advice
Analyze the following statements regarding the phrase the quote is widely attributed to showman P.T. Barnum:
I. Using the passive voice puts Barnum at the center of the sentence, which fits the paragraph's focus on his reputation and legacy.
II. The point is that it is widely said Barnum is responsible for the quote. The passive voice elegantly generalizes and vagueness the source, which is appropriate for common attribution or collective opinion.
III. The writer wants the reader to pay attention to who receives the credit (P.T. Barnum), not who exactly is doing the crediting ("people say", "historians claim", "critics argue").
The CORRECT statements are:
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Q4071982 Inglês
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The Ringmaster's Advice

        People say, "any publicity is good publicity" allthe time. It's become a modern truism. But people don't seem to give much thought to where it came from.

        While there is no proof that he used exactly those words, the quote is widely attributed to showman P.T. Barnum. I think it's safe to say that even if he never said "any publicity is good publicity," it describes his lived ethos.
    
        P.T. Barnum was the founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth." He advertised fake mermaids and a woman who claimed to be George Washington's 161-year-old nurse. Barnum's traveling shows featured midgets, Siamese twins, bearded ladies, and even "Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy."

        There's no record of him saying these exact words either, but he is also widely credited with the quote, "there's a sucker born every minute."

        P.T. Barnum did describe himself as the "Prince of Humbug," proudly owning his reputation for hoaxes and "harmless" deceptions.

        Barnum was an interesting character, but he's not a man we should be encouraging other men, especially young men, to emulate. Unfortunately, his ethos is more or less what social media has been teaching kids for the past ten years.

        And at the same time, everyone complains that everything is "fake and ghey."

        Well... if you follow the ringmaster's advice, don't be surprised when you end up living in a circus.

Fonte: https://m rjackdonovan.su bstack.com/p/the ringmasters advice
Read the following statements about the word publicity, in the first paragraph of the text:
I. In Portuguese, "publicidade" often means advertislng paid for by a company.
II. In English, publicity can be free/earned media, including news coverage or viral attention.
III. In this case "publicidade / publicity" is a false friend, but in a nuanced way, not a 100 % "opposite meaning" one.
The CORRECT statements are
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Q4071981 Inglês
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The Ringmaster's Advice

        People say, "any publicity is good publicity" allthe time. It's become a modern truism. But people don't seem to give much thought to where it came from.

        While there is no proof that he used exactly those words, the quote is widely attributed to showman P.T. Barnum. I think it's safe to say that even if he never said "any publicity is good publicity," it describes his lived ethos.
    
        P.T. Barnum was the founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth." He advertised fake mermaids and a woman who claimed to be George Washington's 161-year-old nurse. Barnum's traveling shows featured midgets, Siamese twins, bearded ladies, and even "Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy."

        There's no record of him saying these exact words either, but he is also widely credited with the quote, "there's a sucker born every minute."

        P.T. Barnum did describe himself as the "Prince of Humbug," proudly owning his reputation for hoaxes and "harmless" deceptions.

        Barnum was an interesting character, but he's not a man we should be encouraging other men, especially young men, to emulate. Unfortunately, his ethos is more or less what social media has been teaching kids for the past ten years.

        And at the same time, everyone complains that everything is "fake and ghey."

        Well... if you follow the ringmaster's advice, don't be surprised when you end up living in a circus.

Fonte: https://m rjackdonovan.su bstack.com/p/the ringmasters advice
The text has no sentences in the past continuous. With this in mind, which of the alternatives CORRECTLY explains the reason?
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Q4071978 Inglês
Para responder à questão, leia o texto abaixo.

The Ringmaster's Advice

        People say, "any publicity is good publicity" allthe time. It's become a modern truism. But people don't seem to give much thought to where it came from.

        While there is no proof that he used exactly those words, the quote is widely attributed to showman P.T. Barnum. I think it's safe to say that even if he never said "any publicity is good publicity," it describes his lived ethos.
    
        P.T. Barnum was the founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth." He advertised fake mermaids and a woman who claimed to be George Washington's 161-year-old nurse. Barnum's traveling shows featured midgets, Siamese twins, bearded ladies, and even "Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy."

        There's no record of him saying these exact words either, but he is also widely credited with the quote, "there's a sucker born every minute."

        P.T. Barnum did describe himself as the "Prince of Humbug," proudly owning his reputation for hoaxes and "harmless" deceptions.

        Barnum was an interesting character, but he's not a man we should be encouraging other men, especially young men, to emulate. Unfortunately, his ethos is more or less what social media has been teaching kids for the past ten years.

        And at the same time, everyone complains that everything is "fake and ghey."

        Well... if you follow the ringmaster's advice, don't be surprised when you end up living in a circus.

Fonte: https://m rjackdonovan.su bstack.com/p/the ringmasters advice
In the sentence Barnum's traveling shows featured midgets, Siamese twins, bearded ladies, and even "Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy", who became one of the most famous circus performers of his time, the phrase "who became one of the most famous circus performers of his time" mainly serves to:
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Q4071977 Inglês
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The Ringmaster's Advice

        People say, "any publicity is good publicity" allthe time. It's become a modern truism. But people don't seem to give much thought to where it came from.

        While there is no proof that he used exactly those words, the quote is widely attributed to showman P.T. Barnum. I think it's safe to say that even if he never said "any publicity is good publicity," it describes his lived ethos.
    
        P.T. Barnum was the founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth." He advertised fake mermaids and a woman who claimed to be George Washington's 161-year-old nurse. Barnum's traveling shows featured midgets, Siamese twins, bearded ladies, and even "Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy."

        There's no record of him saying these exact words either, but he is also widely credited with the quote, "there's a sucker born every minute."

        P.T. Barnum did describe himself as the "Prince of Humbug," proudly owning his reputation for hoaxes and "harmless" deceptions.

        Barnum was an interesting character, but he's not a man we should be encouraging other men, especially young men, to emulate. Unfortunately, his ethos is more or less what social media has been teaching kids for the past ten years.

        And at the same time, everyone complains that everything is "fake and ghey."

        Well... if you follow the ringmaster's advice, don't be surprised when you end up living in a circus.

Fonte: https://m rjackdonovan.su bstack.com/p/the ringmasters advice
in the phrase it describes his lived ethos, the word ethos is an uncountable noun. With this in mind, mark True (T) or False (F):
( ) The word ethos is uncountable because it refers to the guiding spirit, values, or character of a person, group, or culture.
( ) The word ethos names a general, continuous quality (a way of thinking/behaving).
( ) In the text, you could say two ethoses because it reÍers to an overarching spirit or attitude that applies to many people.
( ) The use of ethos is functional when the writer wants to talk about individual instances.
Which alternative CORRECTLY fills in the parentheses above?
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Q4071976 Inglês
Para responder à questão, leia o texto abaixo.

The Ringmaster's Advice

        People say, "any publicity is good publicity" allthe time. It's become a modern truism. But people don't seem to give much thought to where it came from.

        While there is no proof that he used exactly those words, the quote is widely attributed to showman P.T. Barnum. I think it's safe to say that even if he never said "any publicity is good publicity," it describes his lived ethos.
    
        P.T. Barnum was the founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth." He advertised fake mermaids and a woman who claimed to be George Washington's 161-year-old nurse. Barnum's traveling shows featured midgets, Siamese twins, bearded ladies, and even "Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy."

        There's no record of him saying these exact words either, but he is also widely credited with the quote, "there's a sucker born every minute."

        P.T. Barnum did describe himself as the "Prince of Humbug," proudly owning his reputation for hoaxes and "harmless" deceptions.

        Barnum was an interesting character, but he's not a man we should be encouraging other men, especially young men, to emulate. Unfortunately, his ethos is more or less what social media has been teaching kids for the past ten years.

        And at the same time, everyone complains that everything is "fake and ghey."

        Well... if you follow the ringmaster's advice, don't be surprised when you end up living in a circus.

Fonte: https://m rjackdonovan.su bstack.com/p/the ringmasters advice
Analyze the following statements regarding the word ringmaster used in the final paragraph and mark T (True) or F (False):
( ) In literal terms, a ringmaster is the person in charge of a circus performance, especially the one who introduces the acts, guides the audience's attention, and keeps the show moving in the ring.
( ) In the text, the word is used metaphorically.
( ) The "ringmaster" stands for P.T. Barnum as the director/controller of attention and spectacle, the one who teaches people that any kind of publicity (even fake or sensational) is acceptable as long as it grabs notice.
( ) "Ringmaster", in popular culture, means the master-of-ceremonies of a showy, attention-driven culture, not just a literal circus host.
Which alternative CORRECTLY fills in the parentheses a bove?
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Q4071975 Inglês
Para responder à questão, leia o texto abaixo.

The Ringmaster's Advice

        People say, "any publicity is good publicity" allthe time. It's become a modern truism. But people don't seem to give much thought to where it came from.

        While there is no proof that he used exactly those words, the quote is widely attributed to showman P.T. Barnum. I think it's safe to say that even if he never said "any publicity is good publicity," it describes his lived ethos.
    
        P.T. Barnum was the founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth." He advertised fake mermaids and a woman who claimed to be George Washington's 161-year-old nurse. Barnum's traveling shows featured midgets, Siamese twins, bearded ladies, and even "Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy."

        There's no record of him saying these exact words either, but he is also widely credited with the quote, "there's a sucker born every minute."

        P.T. Barnum did describe himself as the "Prince of Humbug," proudly owning his reputation for hoaxes and "harmless" deceptions.

        Barnum was an interesting character, but he's not a man we should be encouraging other men, especially young men, to emulate. Unfortunately, his ethos is more or less what social media has been teaching kids for the past ten years.

        And at the same time, everyone complains that everything is "fake and ghey."

        Well... if you follow the ringmaster's advice, don't be surprised when you end up living in a circus.

Fonte: https://m rjackdonovan.su bstack.com/p/the ringmasters advice
In the sentence Well... if you follow the ringmaster's advice, don't be surprised when you end up Iiving in a circus, the writer organizes the if clause and the main clause in such a way that:
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Q4071974 Inglês
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The Ringmaster's Advice

        People say, "any publicity is good publicity" allthe time. It's become a modern truism. But people don't seem to give much thought to where it came from.

        While there is no proof that he used exactly those words, the quote is widely attributed to showman P.T. Barnum. I think it's safe to say that even if he never said "any publicity is good publicity," it describes his lived ethos.
    
        P.T. Barnum was the founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth." He advertised fake mermaids and a woman who claimed to be George Washington's 161-year-old nurse. Barnum's traveling shows featured midgets, Siamese twins, bearded ladies, and even "Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy."

        There's no record of him saying these exact words either, but he is also widely credited with the quote, "there's a sucker born every minute."

        P.T. Barnum did describe himself as the "Prince of Humbug," proudly owning his reputation for hoaxes and "harmless" deceptions.

        Barnum was an interesting character, but he's not a man we should be encouraging other men, especially young men, to emulate. Unfortunately, his ethos is more or less what social media has been teaching kids for the past ten years.

        And at the same time, everyone complains that everything is "fake and ghey."

        Well... if you follow the ringmaster's advice, don't be surprised when you end up living in a circus.

Fonte: https://m rjackdonovan.su bstack.com/p/the ringmasters advice
According to the passage, what is the main criticism the author has about the idea that any publicity is good publicity?
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Q4071953 Inglês

Choose the connector that best completes the sentence:


"He studied hard for the exam; ___, he did not achieve the expected results." 

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Q4071951 Inglês
What is an important step in the writing process?
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Q4071943 Inglês
Language and culture are related because:
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Q4071939 Inglês
Writing sequence: 
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Q4071935 Inglês
"In an era dominated by rapid technological advancement, the way individuals engage with information has shifted dramatically. While access to knowledge has become more democratic, the depth of understanding may have been compromised, as users increasingly favor speed over reflection." SMITH, John; JOHNSON, Laura. Language variation in digital communication. Journal of Linguistics, Cambridge, v. 59, n. 2, p. 345–368, 2023.

What is the main purpose of skimming a text? 
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Q4071934 Inglês
"In an era dominated by rapid technological advancement, the way individuals engage with information has shifted dramatically. While access to knowledge has become more democratic, the depth of understanding may have been compromised, as users increasingly favor speed over reflection." SMITH, John; JOHNSON, Laura. Language variation in digital communication. Journal of Linguistics, Cambridge, v. 59, n. 2, p. 345–368, 2023.

According to the text, which statement is correct? 
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Ano: 2026 Banca: COMVEST UFAM Órgão: UFAM Prova: COMVEST UFAM - 2026 - UFAM - Químico |
Q4059953 Inglês
Em um manual técnico de Cromatografia Gasosa (CG), sobre o detector FID (Ionização em Chama), está descrito o seguinte procedimento de calibração:

"For the calibration of the FID detector, introduce a known concentration of the target analyte into the chromatograph and adjust the hydrogen flow to achieve a stable baseline. The flow rate should be set to 40mL Imagem associada para resolução da questão min-1. Next, adjust the air flow to a value of 450mL Imagem associada para resolução da questão min-1. After achieving baseline stability, inject the analyte and record the peak area. If the peak area does not correlate with the expected value, verify the detector’s sensitivity settings."


Com base nesse trecho, o primeiro passo na calibração do detector FID é:
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Ano: 2026 Banca: COMVEST UFAM Órgão: UFAM Prova: COMVEST UFAM - 2026 - UFAM - Químico |
Q4059952 Inglês
Um manual técnico de um sistema de Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Eficiência (CLAE) descreve o ajuste do detector UV-Vis. A seção referente à configuração do comprimento de onda de detecção apresenta a seguinte recomendação:

"For optimal detection of compounds absorbing in the 200 - 300 nm range, set the wavelength between 220 - 230 nm  . For compounds with stronger absorbance above 300 nm, use wavelengths around 280 - 290 nm. Adjust the wavelength to maximize the signal intensity while avoiding excessive noise."

Com base no trecho citado, a instrução CORRETA para o ajuste do comprimento de onda em CLAE é:
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Q4053127 Inglês
Analyze the statements below about the text, marking T, if true, or F, if false. ( ) The study discovered a variant associated with both weight loss and nausea.
( ) Professor Naveed Sattar believes the findings are ready to change clinical practice immediately.
( ) The weight-loss drugs act like a natural hormone to reduce feelings of hunger.
( ) Genetic factors play a more significant role in weight loss than age or sex.
The correct order of the parentheses, from top to bottom, is:
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Q4053126 Inglês
Analyze the following statements about the text:
I. Most weight-loss drugs are being bought privately through online pharmacies.
II. People with European ancestry have a lower percentage of the variant than African Americans.
III. Experts believe that factors like age and sex also impact how the drugs work.
Which ones are correct?
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Q4053125 Inglês
Regarding the genetic effect, Professor Ruth Loos describes it as “not trivial” (l. 32). This suggests the effect is: 
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Respostas
81: C
82: A
83: D
84: B
85: A
86: C
87: D
88: C
89: C
90: C
91: C
92: C
93: B
94: A
95: D
96: A
97: B
98: A
99: C
100: C