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Sobre interpretação de texto | reading comprehension em inglês
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Ano: 2025
Banca:
Máxima
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Cuparaque - MG
Prova:
Máxima - 2025 - Prefeitura de Cuparaque - MG - Professor de Inglês |
Q3691483
Inglês
Texto associado
Text II:
The Future of the Planet
Our planet is facing serious environmental problems. Climate change is causing extreme weather, ice is melting in the polar regions, and many species are disappearing. Governments and individuals must work together to reduce pollution and protect natural resources. Renewable energy, recycling, and education are key to building a sustainable future. The choices we make today will determine the world we live in tomorrow.
(Fonte: Linguapress – texto autêntico adaptado para uso educacional)
According to the text, what are “key to building a sustainable future”?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Máxima
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Cuparaque - MG
Prova:
Máxima - 2025 - Prefeitura de Cuparaque - MG - Professor de Inglês |
Q3691479
Inglês
Texto associado
Text I:
Urbanization and Its Challenges
In the last century, urbanization has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. Cities around the world have grown rapidly, attracting people from rural areas seeking better opportunities. While urban centers provide access to jobs, education, and healthcare, they also present significant challenges. Overcrowding, gridlock, pollution, and insufficient housing are common problems. Moreover, social inequality is often more visible in urban areas, where wealthy neighborhoods exist alongside impoverished communities. Urban planners argue that sustainable development, public transportation, and inclusive policies are essential to create cities that can support both economic growth and quality of life.
(Text elaborated exclusive for this test)
The author’s tone can be best described as:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Máxima
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Cuparaque - MG
Prova:
Máxima - 2025 - Prefeitura de Cuparaque - MG - Professor de Inglês |
Q3691477
Inglês
Texto associado
Text I:
Urbanization and Its Challenges
In the last century, urbanization has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. Cities around the world have grown rapidly, attracting people from rural areas seeking better opportunities. While urban centers provide access to jobs, education, and healthcare, they also present significant challenges. Overcrowding, gridlock, pollution, and insufficient housing are common problems. Moreover, social inequality is often more visible in urban areas, where wealthy neighborhoods exist alongside impoverished communities. Urban planners argue that sustainable development, public transportation, and inclusive policies are essential to create cities that can support both economic growth and quality of life.
(Text elaborated exclusive for this test)
The phrase “social inequality is often more visible in urban areas” suggests that:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Máxima
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Cuparaque - MG
Prova:
Máxima - 2025 - Prefeitura de Cuparaque - MG - Professor de Inglês |
Q3691475
Inglês
Texto associado
Text I:
Urbanization and Its Challenges
In the last century, urbanization has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. Cities around the world have grown rapidly, attracting people from rural areas seeking better opportunities. While urban centers provide access to jobs, education, and healthcare, they also present significant challenges. Overcrowding, gridlock, pollution, and insufficient housing are common problems. Moreover, social inequality is often more visible in urban areas, where wealthy neighborhoods exist alongside impoverished communities. Urban planners argue that sustainable development, public transportation, and inclusive policies are essential to create cities that can support both economic growth and quality of life.
(Text elaborated exclusive for this test)
What is the main idea of the text?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Seara - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2025 - Prefeitura de Seara - SC - Professor de Inglês - Edital nº 1 |
Q3686599
Inglês
Texto associado
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.
Humanoid Robots in Hotels Stir Curiosity and
Concern as Global Use Expands
Hotels around the world are increasingly embracing
humanoid robots at check-in desks, lobby information
points, and even for room service, but the trend is raising
eyebrows among guests, researchers and hoteliers alike.
Last week, a viral TikTok video fromTokyo's Henn-na
Hotel showed a startled guest stepping back from a
humanoid check-in robot. As the machine offered
instructions, she stammered, "Don't look at me," a
moment that highlights discomfort with robots that
mimic—but fail to fully replicate—human behavior. The
reaction reflects the classic "uncanny valley"
phenomenon, where lifelike machines produce a sense
of unease, rather than delight.
Indeed, Henn-na itself has scaled back on its robot
deployment: it retired more than half of its original roster
of 240 androids by 2019, citing technical glitches and
guest complaints. Still, not all experiences are negative.
A 2023 survey from Boutique Hotelier found 61% of
travelers had favorable reactions to service robots, even
if nearly 29% admitted to feeling afraid to approach one.
Investment in hospitality robotics continues to escalate.
The global market, valued at approximately $567 million
in 2023, is projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2030, with a
CAGR near 21.5%. While humanoid receptionists earn
the spotlight, many hotels are quietly deploying delivery,
luggage-handling, cleaning, and disinfection robots to
streamline operations without overshadowing guests.
Major chains have taken note. Marriott and Hilton use
Relay and Savioke robots to deliver amenities to guest
rooms. Aloft and IHG properties in Asia deploy concierge
bots like Connie, powered by IBM Watson. Meanwhile,
Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas introduced a version of
"Pepper" in 2017 as a lobby greeter, but today it fulfills
more of an entertainment role than a functional one.
These varied experiments point to a shifting hospitality
mindset. Robots are increasingly seen not as novelties,
but as efficiency tools. In many properties, housekeeping
tasks are now scheduled via AI-driven work order
platforms, predictive maintenance prevents broken door
locks before guests arrive, and dynamic pricing engines
optimize revenue. Humanoid robots often serve as
marketing headlines, while automation remains the real
operational focus.
Henn-na's evolution encapsulates this balance. Opened
in 2015 in Nagasaki and later franchising globally, the
hotel scaled back after staffing and function issues
became clear. Today, human staff handle most tasks,
with robots reserved for novelty greetings and sample
deliveries in select areas. The hybrid model highlights
that technology is best embraced when it supports—not
replaces—hospitality staff.
Engineers are working to soften the uncanny valley.
SoftBank Robotics' latest machines, for instance, sport
smoother motions, improved speech recognition, and
context-aware gestures. Bt. Robotics, another emerging
player, is working to enhance robots' ability to recognize
individual guests and understand local cultural cues—a
step toward more personalized service.
However, UC Berkeley roboticist Ken Goldberg's old
adage still rings true: people are most comfortable when
robots look and behave like robots. In hospitality, that
means using bots to lift luggage, sanitize rooms, or whisk
away towels, while leaving emotional intelligence to
human staff. Technology can take on repetitive or
hazardous tasks, but empathy and problem-solving
remain firmly in the human domain.
That said, humanoid robots aren't disappearing. High-end
resorts and tech-forward properties continue
experimenting with sophisticated bots as part of their
experience narrative. In South Korea, luxury hotels
feature robot butlers that can draw a bath or set room
ambiance. In China, hotel robots perform room service
duties while broadcasting real-time translation for foreign
guests.
The challenge for the industry lies in aligning form with
function. A futuristic check-in robot may attract press, but
if it breaks down mid-shift or stares blankly at guests, the
novelty becomes irritation. Meanwhile, back-of-house
bots that reliably deliver water bottles—or prevent
maintenance issues—create consistent value that can
actually enhance service quality.
Looking ahead, hoteliers who thoughtfully combine
robotics and human labor with precision and purpose will
lead the field. They will use robots not to replace staff,
but to elevate them—by making service smoother,
freeing human employees to engage deeper with guests,
and resetting expectations of what hospitality can be in
the contactless age.
https://hoteltechnologynews.com/2025/07/humanoid-robots-in-hotels-sti
r-curiosity-and-concern-as-global-use-expands/
When the author states that "back-of-house bots that
reliably deliver water bottles—or prevent maintenance
issues—create consistent value," this observation
implies:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Seara - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2025 - Prefeitura de Seara - SC - Professor de Inglês - Edital nº 1 |
Q3686597
Inglês
Texto associado
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.
Humanoid Robots in Hotels Stir Curiosity and
Concern as Global Use Expands
Hotels around the world are increasingly embracing
humanoid robots at check-in desks, lobby information
points, and even for room service, but the trend is raising
eyebrows among guests, researchers and hoteliers alike.
Last week, a viral TikTok video fromTokyo's Henn-na
Hotel showed a startled guest stepping back from a
humanoid check-in robot. As the machine offered
instructions, she stammered, "Don't look at me," a
moment that highlights discomfort with robots that
mimic—but fail to fully replicate—human behavior. The
reaction reflects the classic "uncanny valley"
phenomenon, where lifelike machines produce a sense
of unease, rather than delight.
Indeed, Henn-na itself has scaled back on its robot
deployment: it retired more than half of its original roster
of 240 androids by 2019, citing technical glitches and
guest complaints. Still, not all experiences are negative.
A 2023 survey from Boutique Hotelier found 61% of
travelers had favorable reactions to service robots, even
if nearly 29% admitted to feeling afraid to approach one.
Investment in hospitality robotics continues to escalate.
The global market, valued at approximately $567 million
in 2023, is projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2030, with a
CAGR near 21.5%. While humanoid receptionists earn
the spotlight, many hotels are quietly deploying delivery,
luggage-handling, cleaning, and disinfection robots to
streamline operations without overshadowing guests.
Major chains have taken note. Marriott and Hilton use
Relay and Savioke robots to deliver amenities to guest
rooms. Aloft and IHG properties in Asia deploy concierge
bots like Connie, powered by IBM Watson. Meanwhile,
Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas introduced a version of
"Pepper" in 2017 as a lobby greeter, but today it fulfills
more of an entertainment role than a functional one.
These varied experiments point to a shifting hospitality
mindset. Robots are increasingly seen not as novelties,
but as efficiency tools. In many properties, housekeeping
tasks are now scheduled via AI-driven work order
platforms, predictive maintenance prevents broken door
locks before guests arrive, and dynamic pricing engines
optimize revenue. Humanoid robots often serve as
marketing headlines, while automation remains the real
operational focus.
Henn-na's evolution encapsulates this balance. Opened
in 2015 in Nagasaki and later franchising globally, the
hotel scaled back after staffing and function issues
became clear. Today, human staff handle most tasks,
with robots reserved for novelty greetings and sample
deliveries in select areas. The hybrid model highlights
that technology is best embraced when it supports—not
replaces—hospitality staff.
Engineers are working to soften the uncanny valley.
SoftBank Robotics' latest machines, for instance, sport
smoother motions, improved speech recognition, and
context-aware gestures. Bt. Robotics, another emerging
player, is working to enhance robots' ability to recognize
individual guests and understand local cultural cues—a
step toward more personalized service.
However, UC Berkeley roboticist Ken Goldberg's old
adage still rings true: people are most comfortable when
robots look and behave like robots. In hospitality, that
means using bots to lift luggage, sanitize rooms, or whisk
away towels, while leaving emotional intelligence to
human staff. Technology can take on repetitive or
hazardous tasks, but empathy and problem-solving
remain firmly in the human domain.
That said, humanoid robots aren't disappearing. High-end
resorts and tech-forward properties continue
experimenting with sophisticated bots as part of their
experience narrative. In South Korea, luxury hotels
feature robot butlers that can draw a bath or set room
ambiance. In China, hotel robots perform room service
duties while broadcasting real-time translation for foreign
guests.
The challenge for the industry lies in aligning form with
function. A futuristic check-in robot may attract press, but
if it breaks down mid-shift or stares blankly at guests, the
novelty becomes irritation. Meanwhile, back-of-house
bots that reliably deliver water bottles—or prevent
maintenance issues—create consistent value that can
actually enhance service quality.
Looking ahead, hoteliers who thoughtfully combine
robotics and human labor with precision and purpose will
lead the field. They will use robots not to replace staff,
but to elevate them—by making service smoother,
freeing human employees to engage deeper with guests,
and resetting expectations of what hospitality can be in
the contactless age.
https://hoteltechnologynews.com/2025/07/humanoid-robots-in-hotels-sti
r-curiosity-and-concern-as-global-use-expands/
In the phrase "hoteliers who thoughtfully combine
robotics and human labor with precision and purpose will
lead the field," the expression "lead the field" most
appropriately means:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Seara - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2025 - Prefeitura de Seara - SC - Professor de Inglês - Edital nº 1 |
Q3686595
Inglês
Texto associado
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.
Humanoid Robots in Hotels Stir Curiosity and
Concern as Global Use Expands
Hotels around the world are increasingly embracing
humanoid robots at check-in desks, lobby information
points, and even for room service, but the trend is raising
eyebrows among guests, researchers and hoteliers alike.
Last week, a viral TikTok video fromTokyo's Henn-na
Hotel showed a startled guest stepping back from a
humanoid check-in robot. As the machine offered
instructions, she stammered, "Don't look at me," a
moment that highlights discomfort with robots that
mimic—but fail to fully replicate—human behavior. The
reaction reflects the classic "uncanny valley"
phenomenon, where lifelike machines produce a sense
of unease, rather than delight.
Indeed, Henn-na itself has scaled back on its robot
deployment: it retired more than half of its original roster
of 240 androids by 2019, citing technical glitches and
guest complaints. Still, not all experiences are negative.
A 2023 survey from Boutique Hotelier found 61% of
travelers had favorable reactions to service robots, even
if nearly 29% admitted to feeling afraid to approach one.
Investment in hospitality robotics continues to escalate.
The global market, valued at approximately $567 million
in 2023, is projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2030, with a
CAGR near 21.5%. While humanoid receptionists earn
the spotlight, many hotels are quietly deploying delivery,
luggage-handling, cleaning, and disinfection robots to
streamline operations without overshadowing guests.
Major chains have taken note. Marriott and Hilton use
Relay and Savioke robots to deliver amenities to guest
rooms. Aloft and IHG properties in Asia deploy concierge
bots like Connie, powered by IBM Watson. Meanwhile,
Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas introduced a version of
"Pepper" in 2017 as a lobby greeter, but today it fulfills
more of an entertainment role than a functional one.
These varied experiments point to a shifting hospitality
mindset. Robots are increasingly seen not as novelties,
but as efficiency tools. In many properties, housekeeping
tasks are now scheduled via AI-driven work order
platforms, predictive maintenance prevents broken door
locks before guests arrive, and dynamic pricing engines
optimize revenue. Humanoid robots often serve as
marketing headlines, while automation remains the real
operational focus.
Henn-na's evolution encapsulates this balance. Opened
in 2015 in Nagasaki and later franchising globally, the
hotel scaled back after staffing and function issues
became clear. Today, human staff handle most tasks,
with robots reserved for novelty greetings and sample
deliveries in select areas. The hybrid model highlights
that technology is best embraced when it supports—not
replaces—hospitality staff.
Engineers are working to soften the uncanny valley.
SoftBank Robotics' latest machines, for instance, sport
smoother motions, improved speech recognition, and
context-aware gestures. Bt. Robotics, another emerging
player, is working to enhance robots' ability to recognize
individual guests and understand local cultural cues—a
step toward more personalized service.
However, UC Berkeley roboticist Ken Goldberg's old
adage still rings true: people are most comfortable when
robots look and behave like robots. In hospitality, that
means using bots to lift luggage, sanitize rooms, or whisk
away towels, while leaving emotional intelligence to
human staff. Technology can take on repetitive or
hazardous tasks, but empathy and problem-solving
remain firmly in the human domain.
That said, humanoid robots aren't disappearing. High-end
resorts and tech-forward properties continue
experimenting with sophisticated bots as part of their
experience narrative. In South Korea, luxury hotels
feature robot butlers that can draw a bath or set room
ambiance. In China, hotel robots perform room service
duties while broadcasting real-time translation for foreign
guests.
The challenge for the industry lies in aligning form with
function. A futuristic check-in robot may attract press, but
if it breaks down mid-shift or stares blankly at guests, the
novelty becomes irritation. Meanwhile, back-of-house
bots that reliably deliver water bottles—or prevent
maintenance issues—create consistent value that can
actually enhance service quality.
Looking ahead, hoteliers who thoughtfully combine
robotics and human labor with precision and purpose will
lead the field. They will use robots not to replace staff,
but to elevate them—by making service smoother,
freeing human employees to engage deeper with guests,
and resetting expectations of what hospitality can be in
the contactless age.
https://hoteltechnologynews.com/2025/07/humanoid-robots-in-hotels-sti
r-curiosity-and-concern-as-global-use-expands/
The word "However" at the beginning of the paragraph
"However, UC Berkeley roboticist Ken Goldberg's old
adage..." serves as:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Seara - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2025 - Prefeitura de Seara - SC - Professor de Inglês - Edital nº 1 |
Q3686592
Inglês
Texto associado
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.
Humanoid Robots in Hotels Stir Curiosity and
Concern as Global Use Expands
Hotels around the world are increasingly embracing
humanoid robots at check-in desks, lobby information
points, and even for room service, but the trend is raising
eyebrows among guests, researchers and hoteliers alike.
Last week, a viral TikTok video fromTokyo's Henn-na
Hotel showed a startled guest stepping back from a
humanoid check-in robot. As the machine offered
instructions, she stammered, "Don't look at me," a
moment that highlights discomfort with robots that
mimic—but fail to fully replicate—human behavior. The
reaction reflects the classic "uncanny valley"
phenomenon, where lifelike machines produce a sense
of unease, rather than delight.
Indeed, Henn-na itself has scaled back on its robot
deployment: it retired more than half of its original roster
of 240 androids by 2019, citing technical glitches and
guest complaints. Still, not all experiences are negative.
A 2023 survey from Boutique Hotelier found 61% of
travelers had favorable reactions to service robots, even
if nearly 29% admitted to feeling afraid to approach one.
Investment in hospitality robotics continues to escalate.
The global market, valued at approximately $567 million
in 2023, is projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2030, with a
CAGR near 21.5%. While humanoid receptionists earn
the spotlight, many hotels are quietly deploying delivery,
luggage-handling, cleaning, and disinfection robots to
streamline operations without overshadowing guests.
Major chains have taken note. Marriott and Hilton use
Relay and Savioke robots to deliver amenities to guest
rooms. Aloft and IHG properties in Asia deploy concierge
bots like Connie, powered by IBM Watson. Meanwhile,
Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas introduced a version of
"Pepper" in 2017 as a lobby greeter, but today it fulfills
more of an entertainment role than a functional one.
These varied experiments point to a shifting hospitality
mindset. Robots are increasingly seen not as novelties,
but as efficiency tools. In many properties, housekeeping
tasks are now scheduled via AI-driven work order
platforms, predictive maintenance prevents broken door
locks before guests arrive, and dynamic pricing engines
optimize revenue. Humanoid robots often serve as
marketing headlines, while automation remains the real
operational focus.
Henn-na's evolution encapsulates this balance. Opened
in 2015 in Nagasaki and later franchising globally, the
hotel scaled back after staffing and function issues
became clear. Today, human staff handle most tasks,
with robots reserved for novelty greetings and sample
deliveries in select areas. The hybrid model highlights
that technology is best embraced when it supports—not
replaces—hospitality staff.
Engineers are working to soften the uncanny valley.
SoftBank Robotics' latest machines, for instance, sport
smoother motions, improved speech recognition, and
context-aware gestures. Bt. Robotics, another emerging
player, is working to enhance robots' ability to recognize
individual guests and understand local cultural cues—a
step toward more personalized service.
However, UC Berkeley roboticist Ken Goldberg's old
adage still rings true: people are most comfortable when
robots look and behave like robots. In hospitality, that
means using bots to lift luggage, sanitize rooms, or whisk
away towels, while leaving emotional intelligence to
human staff. Technology can take on repetitive or
hazardous tasks, but empathy and problem-solving
remain firmly in the human domain.
That said, humanoid robots aren't disappearing. High-end
resorts and tech-forward properties continue
experimenting with sophisticated bots as part of their
experience narrative. In South Korea, luxury hotels
feature robot butlers that can draw a bath or set room
ambiance. In China, hotel robots perform room service
duties while broadcasting real-time translation for foreign
guests.
The challenge for the industry lies in aligning form with
function. A futuristic check-in robot may attract press, but
if it breaks down mid-shift or stares blankly at guests, the
novelty becomes irritation. Meanwhile, back-of-house
bots that reliably deliver water bottles—or prevent
maintenance issues—create consistent value that can
actually enhance service quality.
Looking ahead, hoteliers who thoughtfully combine
robotics and human labor with precision and purpose will
lead the field. They will use robots not to replace staff,
but to elevate them—by making service smoother,
freeing human employees to engage deeper with guests,
and resetting expectations of what hospitality can be in
the contactless age.
https://hoteltechnologynews.com/2025/07/humanoid-robots-in-hotels-sti
r-curiosity-and-concern-as-global-use-expands/
Based on the analysis of Henn-na Hotel's experience
with robots throughout the text, the author's stance on
robotics in hospitality can be characterized as:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Seara - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2025 - Prefeitura de Seara - SC - Professor de Inglês - Edital nº 1 |
Q3686588
Inglês
Texto associado
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.
Dig into SoCal's ancient roots on Archeology Day
Archaeology offers a window into the deep human past,
connecting modern communities with thousands of years
of history. California holds evidence of human activity
stretching back more than 12,000 years, from early
Native American settlements along the coast to artifacts
unearthed near Los Angeles and San Diego.
Southern California alone has yielded Paleo-Indian stone
tools more than 10,000 years old and village sites
occupied for millennia.
That legacy will be in focus Oct. 4, when the Santa
Monica Mountains National Recreation Area hosts its
10th annual Archaeology Day at King Gillette Ranch in
Calabasas.
The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the
recreation area's Interagency Visitor Center at 26876
Mulholland Hwy., as part of California Archaeology
Month.
Organizers say the event is designed to make
archaeology accessible, especially for young people.
Families can try hands-on excavation in a dig box, throw
spears with an atlatl, handle replica tools, and watch flint-knapping demonstrations that show how stone was
shaped into arrowheads. Genuine artifacts will be on
display, and children can earn a Junior Archaeologist
patch.
Local experts will give talks throughout the day. Speakers
include Ann Stannsell, Angeles District archaeologist with
California State Parks; Karla Saracay, a graduate student
at UCLA; and Devlin Gandy, a professional
archaeologist. An archaeology lab table will demonstrate
how specialists study artifacts, while local organizations
will share their ongoing work in the field.
The event, co-sponsored by the National Park Service
and California State Parks, also features performances
and food available from an on-site vendor. Parking is
free.
Organizers emphasize that archaeology is not about
dinosaurs—that's paleontology— but about
understanding how people lived in the past. Across the
state, archaeologists study ancient settlements, burial
sites and artifacts that trace California's cultural diversity
and environmental changes over thousands of years.
In a region steeped in archaeological significance, the
event provides an opportunity to unearth the stories that
shape Southern California's identity— one brushstroke,
bone fragment and dig at a time.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/dig-into-socals-ancient-roots-on-arch
eology-day/
Effective text interpretation requires understanding both
explicit information and underlying implications within the
communicative context. The author's choice to include
the clarification "Organizers emphasize that archaeology
is not about dinosaurs—that's paleontology" suggests
what about the target audience's potential
misconceptions?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Seara - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2025 - Prefeitura de Seara - SC - Professor de Inglês - Edital nº 1 |
Q3686587
Inglês
Texto associado
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.
Dig into SoCal's ancient roots on Archeology Day
Archaeology offers a window into the deep human past,
connecting modern communities with thousands of years
of history. California holds evidence of human activity
stretching back more than 12,000 years, from early
Native American settlements along the coast to artifacts
unearthed near Los Angeles and San Diego.
Southern California alone has yielded Paleo-Indian stone
tools more than 10,000 years old and village sites
occupied for millennia.
That legacy will be in focus Oct. 4, when the Santa
Monica Mountains National Recreation Area hosts its
10th annual Archaeology Day at King Gillette Ranch in
Calabasas.
The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the
recreation area's Interagency Visitor Center at 26876
Mulholland Hwy., as part of California Archaeology
Month.
Organizers say the event is designed to make
archaeology accessible, especially for young people.
Families can try hands-on excavation in a dig box, throw
spears with an atlatl, handle replica tools, and watch flint-knapping demonstrations that show how stone was
shaped into arrowheads. Genuine artifacts will be on
display, and children can earn a Junior Archaeologist
patch.
Local experts will give talks throughout the day. Speakers
include Ann Stannsell, Angeles District archaeologist with
California State Parks; Karla Saracay, a graduate student
at UCLA; and Devlin Gandy, a professional
archaeologist. An archaeology lab table will demonstrate
how specialists study artifacts, while local organizations
will share their ongoing work in the field.
The event, co-sponsored by the National Park Service
and California State Parks, also features performances
and food available from an on-site vendor. Parking is
free.
Organizers emphasize that archaeology is not about
dinosaurs—that's paleontology— but about
understanding how people lived in the past. Across the
state, archaeologists study ancient settlements, burial
sites and artifacts that trace California's cultural diversity
and environmental changes over thousands of years.
In a region steeped in archaeological significance, the
event provides an opportunity to unearth the stories that
shape Southern California's identity— one brushstroke,
bone fragment and dig at a time.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/dig-into-socals-ancient-roots-on-arch
eology-day/
Pronoun usage creates textual cohesion through
anaphoric and cataphoric references. In the sentence
"That legacy will be in focus Oct. 4", the demonstrative
pronoun "That" refers anaphorically to which specific
element in the preceding context?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Seara - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2025 - Prefeitura de Seara - SC - Professor de Inglês - Edital nº 1 |
Q3686586
Inglês
Texto associado
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.
Dig into SoCal's ancient roots on Archeology Day
Archaeology offers a window into the deep human past,
connecting modern communities with thousands of years
of history. California holds evidence of human activity
stretching back more than 12,000 years, from early
Native American settlements along the coast to artifacts
unearthed near Los Angeles and San Diego.
Southern California alone has yielded Paleo-Indian stone
tools more than 10,000 years old and village sites
occupied for millennia.
That legacy will be in focus Oct. 4, when the Santa
Monica Mountains National Recreation Area hosts its
10th annual Archaeology Day at King Gillette Ranch in
Calabasas.
The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the
recreation area's Interagency Visitor Center at 26876
Mulholland Hwy., as part of California Archaeology
Month.
Organizers say the event is designed to make
archaeology accessible, especially for young people.
Families can try hands-on excavation in a dig box, throw
spears with an atlatl, handle replica tools, and watch flint-knapping demonstrations that show how stone was
shaped into arrowheads. Genuine artifacts will be on
display, and children can earn a Junior Archaeologist
patch.
Local experts will give talks throughout the day. Speakers
include Ann Stannsell, Angeles District archaeologist with
California State Parks; Karla Saracay, a graduate student
at UCLA; and Devlin Gandy, a professional
archaeologist. An archaeology lab table will demonstrate
how specialists study artifacts, while local organizations
will share their ongoing work in the field.
The event, co-sponsored by the National Park Service
and California State Parks, also features performances
and food available from an on-site vendor. Parking is
free.
Organizers emphasize that archaeology is not about
dinosaurs—that's paleontology— but about
understanding how people lived in the past. Across the
state, archaeologists study ancient settlements, burial
sites and artifacts that trace California's cultural diversity
and environmental changes over thousands of years.
In a region steeped in archaeological significance, the
event provides an opportunity to unearth the stories that
shape Southern California's identity— one brushstroke,
bone fragment and dig at a time.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/dig-into-socals-ancient-roots-on-arch
eology-day/
Advanced reading comprehension involves making
logical inferences based on textual evidence and
contextual clues. Given the detailed description of
hands-on activities and the emphasis on making
archaeology "accessible, especially for young people,"
what can be reasonably inferred about the organizers'
underlying educational philosophy?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Seara - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2025 - Prefeitura de Seara - SC - Professor de Inglês - Edital nº 1 |
Q3686585
Inglês
Texto associado
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.
Dig into SoCal's ancient roots on Archeology Day
Archaeology offers a window into the deep human past,
connecting modern communities with thousands of years
of history. California holds evidence of human activity
stretching back more than 12,000 years, from early
Native American settlements along the coast to artifacts
unearthed near Los Angeles and San Diego.
Southern California alone has yielded Paleo-Indian stone
tools more than 10,000 years old and village sites
occupied for millennia.
That legacy will be in focus Oct. 4, when the Santa
Monica Mountains National Recreation Area hosts its
10th annual Archaeology Day at King Gillette Ranch in
Calabasas.
The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the
recreation area's Interagency Visitor Center at 26876
Mulholland Hwy., as part of California Archaeology
Month.
Organizers say the event is designed to make
archaeology accessible, especially for young people.
Families can try hands-on excavation in a dig box, throw
spears with an atlatl, handle replica tools, and watch flint-knapping demonstrations that show how stone was
shaped into arrowheads. Genuine artifacts will be on
display, and children can earn a Junior Archaeologist
patch.
Local experts will give talks throughout the day. Speakers
include Ann Stannsell, Angeles District archaeologist with
California State Parks; Karla Saracay, a graduate student
at UCLA; and Devlin Gandy, a professional
archaeologist. An archaeology lab table will demonstrate
how specialists study artifacts, while local organizations
will share their ongoing work in the field.
The event, co-sponsored by the National Park Service
and California State Parks, also features performances
and food available from an on-site vendor. Parking is
free.
Organizers emphasize that archaeology is not about
dinosaurs—that's paleontology— but about
understanding how people lived in the past. Across the
state, archaeologists study ancient settlements, burial
sites and artifacts that trace California's cultural diversity
and environmental changes over thousands of years.
In a region steeped in archaeological significance, the
event provides an opportunity to unearth the stories that
shape Southern California's identity— one brushstroke,
bone fragment and dig at a time.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/dig-into-socals-ancient-roots-on-arch
eology-day/
Cohesive texts employ various linguistic devices to create
semantic unity and logical progression. The final
sentence "one brushstroke, bone fragment and dig at a
time" uses metaphorical language to convey which
implicit meaning about archaeological methodology?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
FEPESE
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São José - SC
Prova:
FEPESE - 2025 - Prefeitura de São José - SC - Professor - Inglês |
Q3685045
Inglês
Texto associado
Education: A Comprehensive Overview
Education encompasses the teaching and acquisition of
knowledge, proper conduct, and technical proficiency. It
emphasizes the development of skills, trades, or professions, along with mental, moral, and aesthetic growth.
Formal education entails structured instruction, teaching, and training delivered by professional educators.
It involves the application of pedagogy and the creation of curricula.
The right to education is a fundamental human right.
Since 1952, Article 2 of the First Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights has mandated all
signatory parties to ensure this right. At the global
level, the United Nations’ International Covenant on
Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights of 1966 guarantees the right to education under Article 13.
Educational systems are established to provide education and training, often targeting children and youth.
A curriculum outlines what students should know,
understand, and be capable of doing after completing their education. The teaching profession facilitates
learning, and a framework of policies, regulations,
examinations, structures, and funding supports educators in delivering high-quality education.
Primary (or elementary) education encompasses the
initial years of formal, structured education. Typically
lasting six or seven years, primary education begins
around the age of 5 or 6, though this timeframe varies among countries. Globally, approximately 70% of
primary-age children are enrolled in primary education, with this figure steadily increasing.
In most contemporary educational systems worldwide,
secondary education covers the subsequent years
of formal education occurring during adolescence. It
marks the transition from compulsory, comprehensive
primary education for minors to optional, selective
tertiary, or higher education (e.g., university, vocational school) for adults.
Higher education, also referred to as tertiary, third
stage, or post-secondary education, is the non-compulsory educational level following the completion
of secondary schooling, such as high school or secondary school. Tertiary education typically includes
undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well
as vocational education and training. Colleges and
universities serve as the primary institutions offering tertiary education and are collectively known as
tertiary institutions. Completion of tertiary education
often leads to the attainment of certificates, diplomas,
or academic degrees.
source: myenglishpages-adapted
According to the text, it is correct to infer that:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
FEPESE
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São José - SC
Prova:
FEPESE - 2025 - Prefeitura de São José - SC - Professor - Inglês |
Q3685043
Inglês
Texto associado
Education: A Comprehensive Overview
Education encompasses the teaching and acquisition of
knowledge, proper conduct, and technical proficiency. It
emphasizes the development of skills, trades, or professions, along with mental, moral, and aesthetic growth.
Formal education entails structured instruction, teaching, and training delivered by professional educators.
It involves the application of pedagogy and the creation of curricula.
The right to education is a fundamental human right.
Since 1952, Article 2 of the First Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights has mandated all
signatory parties to ensure this right. At the global
level, the United Nations’ International Covenant on
Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights of 1966 guarantees the right to education under Article 13.
Educational systems are established to provide education and training, often targeting children and youth.
A curriculum outlines what students should know,
understand, and be capable of doing after completing their education. The teaching profession facilitates
learning, and a framework of policies, regulations,
examinations, structures, and funding supports educators in delivering high-quality education.
Primary (or elementary) education encompasses the
initial years of formal, structured education. Typically
lasting six or seven years, primary education begins
around the age of 5 or 6, though this timeframe varies among countries. Globally, approximately 70% of
primary-age children are enrolled in primary education, with this figure steadily increasing.
In most contemporary educational systems worldwide,
secondary education covers the subsequent years
of formal education occurring during adolescence. It
marks the transition from compulsory, comprehensive
primary education for minors to optional, selective
tertiary, or higher education (e.g., university, vocational school) for adults.
Higher education, also referred to as tertiary, third
stage, or post-secondary education, is the non-compulsory educational level following the completion
of secondary schooling, such as high school or secondary school. Tertiary education typically includes
undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well
as vocational education and training. Colleges and
universities serve as the primary institutions offering tertiary education and are collectively known as
tertiary institutions. Completion of tertiary education
often leads to the attainment of certificates, diplomas,
or academic degrees.
source: myenglishpages-adapted
According to the text, decide if the following sentences are true ( T ) or false ( F ).
( ) Teachers are facilitators of the learning process and support educators.
( ) Formal education implies structured instruction, teaching, and training.
( ) Primary education involves the application of pedagogy and the creation of curricula.
( ) Educational systems are established to provide education and training, constantly targeting children and youth.
Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
( ) Teachers are facilitators of the learning process and support educators.
( ) Formal education implies structured instruction, teaching, and training.
( ) Primary education involves the application of pedagogy and the creation of curricula.
( ) Educational systems are established to provide education and training, constantly targeting children and youth.
Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
FEPESE
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São José - SC
Prova:
FEPESE - 2025 - Prefeitura de São José - SC - Professor - Inglês |
Q3685041
Inglês
Texto associado
Education: A Comprehensive Overview
Education encompasses the teaching and acquisition of
knowledge, proper conduct, and technical proficiency. It
emphasizes the development of skills, trades, or professions, along with mental, moral, and aesthetic growth.
Formal education entails structured instruction, teaching, and training delivered by professional educators.
It involves the application of pedagogy and the creation of curricula.
The right to education is a fundamental human right.
Since 1952, Article 2 of the First Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights has mandated all
signatory parties to ensure this right. At the global
level, the United Nations’ International Covenant on
Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights of 1966 guarantees the right to education under Article 13.
Educational systems are established to provide education and training, often targeting children and youth.
A curriculum outlines what students should know,
understand, and be capable of doing after completing their education. The teaching profession facilitates
learning, and a framework of policies, regulations,
examinations, structures, and funding supports educators in delivering high-quality education.
Primary (or elementary) education encompasses the
initial years of formal, structured education. Typically
lasting six or seven years, primary education begins
around the age of 5 or 6, though this timeframe varies among countries. Globally, approximately 70% of
primary-age children are enrolled in primary education, with this figure steadily increasing.
In most contemporary educational systems worldwide,
secondary education covers the subsequent years
of formal education occurring during adolescence. It
marks the transition from compulsory, comprehensive
primary education for minors to optional, selective
tertiary, or higher education (e.g., university, vocational school) for adults.
Higher education, also referred to as tertiary, third
stage, or post-secondary education, is the non-compulsory educational level following the completion
of secondary schooling, such as high school or secondary school. Tertiary education typically includes
undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well
as vocational education and training. Colleges and
universities serve as the primary institutions offering tertiary education and are collectively known as
tertiary institutions. Completion of tertiary education
often leads to the attainment of certificates, diplomas,
or academic degrees.
source: myenglishpages-adapted
After reading the text carefully, we can infer that:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Estância Velha - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2025 - Prefeitura de Estância Velha - RS - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q3684904
Inglês
Texto associado
The European Island That Swaps Nationality Twice a Year
(Available at: https://metro.co.uk/2025/04/09/bizarre-european-island-swaps-nationality-twice-a-year22872393/ – text specially adapted for this test).
Mark the INCORRECT statement about Pheasant Island.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Estância Velha - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2025 - Prefeitura de Estância Velha - RS - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q3684903
Inglês
Texto associado
The European Island That Swaps Nationality Twice a Year
(Available at: https://metro.co.uk/2025/04/09/bizarre-european-island-swaps-nationality-twice-a-year22872393/ – text specially adapted for this test).
Analyze the statements below about the text and mark T, if true, or F, if false.
( ) A monolith on the island has inscriptions in both French and Spanish.
( ) The Treaty of the Pyrenees was signed 30 years after the Franco-Spanish war ended.
( ) The island is part of the official Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
( ) Not many people have heard about the island that periodically changes its nationality.
The correct order of filling in the parentheses, from top to bottom, is:
( ) A monolith on the island has inscriptions in both French and Spanish.
( ) The Treaty of the Pyrenees was signed 30 years after the Franco-Spanish war ended.
( ) The island is part of the official Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
( ) Not many people have heard about the island that periodically changes its nationality.
The correct order of filling in the parentheses, from top to bottom, is:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Estância Velha - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2025 - Prefeitura de Estância Velha - RS - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q3684902
Inglês
Texto associado
The European Island That Swaps Nationality Twice a Year
(Available at: https://metro.co.uk/2025/04/09/bizarre-european-island-swaps-nationality-twice-a-year22872393/ – text specially adapted for this test).
Why does Pheasant Island change nationality every six months?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Estância Velha - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2025 - Prefeitura de Estância Velha - RS - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q3684901
Inglês
Texto associado
The European Island That Swaps Nationality Twice a Year
(Available at: https://metro.co.uk/2025/04/09/bizarre-european-island-swaps-nationality-twice-a-year22872393/ – text specially adapted for this test).
Which question below is NOT answered by the article?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
FACET Concursos
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Congo - PB
Prova:
FACET Concursos - 2025 - Prefeitura de Congo - PB - Professor Licenciado em Inglês |
Q3684652
Inglês
In scientific texts, the expression “results
suggest that” typically indicates:
Conheça nossos planos