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Sobre interpretação de texto | reading comprehension em inglês
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Ano: 2025
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Q3695703
Inglês
In the comic strip, what do the voices in the character's head forbid him from doing?
Ano: 2025
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Q3695702
Inglês
Brass ‘White Australia’ protection badge, 1906
“In 1901, the new federal government passed an Act ending the employment of Pacific Islanders. The Immigration Restriction Act 1901 received royal assent on 23 December 1901. It was described as an Act ‘to place certain restrictions on immigration and to provide for the removal from the Commonwealth of prohibited immigrants’.”
What was the purpose of the Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 in Australia?
Ano: 2025
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Q3695701
Inglês
Yard sales, also known as garage sales or tag sales in some regions, are a common cultural practice in
the United States. The impact of their socioeconomic status on communities is explained by which of
the following?
Ano: 2025
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Q3695700
Inglês
The British colonial expansion led to the spread of the English language across various regions
globally. Today, several countries speak English due to these colonial ventures, including nations in
Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
Which of the following lists includes only countries where English is spoken as a result of British colonialism?
Which of the following lists includes only countries where English is spoken as a result of British colonialism?
Ano: 2025
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Q3695699
Inglês
Review the statements below about journalistic text genres and decide whether they are correct or not:
I. Giving a detailed analysis of the event is the function of a “headline”. II. Without including the writer’s personal views, a “news report” should stick to the facts. III. Being neutral and based purely on facts is the purpose of “opinion pieces”. IV. To critically analyze news, it is essential to understand and recognize bias. V. The opinions of the publication’s editorial team are represented by “editorials”.
Choose the option where the statements are correctly identified:
I. Giving a detailed analysis of the event is the function of a “headline”. II. Without including the writer’s personal views, a “news report” should stick to the facts. III. Being neutral and based purely on facts is the purpose of “opinion pieces”. IV. To critically analyze news, it is essential to understand and recognize bias. V. The opinions of the publication’s editorial team are represented by “editorials”.
Choose the option where the statements are correctly identified:
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Q3695696
Inglês
In the comic, the character accuses Jason of taping “kick me” signs to the back of every shirt. What gives him away?
Ano: 2025
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Q3695690
Inglês
Read the following dialogue.
Mark: Did you hear what happened to Tom?
Lisa: No, what’s going on?
Mark: Well, he tried to sabotage Sarah’s project to make her look bad, but the boss found out he was
the one behind it. Now he’s the one in trouble.
Lisa: Wow, that’s crazy! I guess he got hoist with his own petard.
What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression “to be hoist with one's own petard”?
Mark: Did you hear what happened to Tom?
Lisa: No, what’s going on?
Mark: Well, he tried to sabotage Sarah’s project to make her look bad, but the boss found out he was
the one behind it. Now he’s the one in trouble.
Lisa: Wow, that’s crazy! I guess he got hoist with his own petard.
What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression “to be hoist with one's own petard”?
Ano: 2025
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Avança SP
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Q3695688
Inglês
What is the reason behind Snoopy’s response, “You go now, and I’ll go five years from now!” in the comic strip?
Ano: 2025
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Q3695687
Inglês
Read the excerpt to answer the question.
“We die to each other daily. What we know of other people is only our memory of the moments during which we knew them. And they have changed since then. To pretend that they and we are the same is a useful and convenient social convention which must sometimes be broken. We must also remember that at every meeting we are meeting a stranger.”
― T.S. Eliot, The Cocktail Party
It is incorrect what is stated in:
“We die to each other daily. What we know of other people is only our memory of the moments during which we knew them. And they have changed since then. To pretend that they and we are the same is a useful and convenient social convention which must sometimes be broken. We must also remember that at every meeting we are meeting a stranger.”
― T.S. Eliot, The Cocktail Party
It is incorrect what is stated in:
Ano: 2025
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Avança SP
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Prefeitura de Varginha - MG
Prova:
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Q3695686
Inglês
Texto associado
“Eldorado
Gaily bedight,
A gallant knight,
In sunshine and in shadow,
Had journeyed long,
Singing a song,
In search of Eldorado.
But he grew old—
This knight so bold—
And o’er his heart a shadow—
Fell as he found
No spot of ground
That looked like Eldorado.
And, as his strength
Failed him at length,
He met a pilgrim shadow—
‘Shadow,’ said he,
‘Where can it be—
This land of Eldorado?’
‘Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,’
The shade replied,—
‘If you seek for Eldorado!”
― Edgar Allen Poe, The Complete Stories and Poems
What is the most likely symbolism of Eldorado in the poem?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Avança SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Varginha - MG
Prova:
Avança SP - 2025 - Prefeitura de Varginha - MG - Professor PII - Língua Inglesa |
Q3695685
Inglês
Texto associado
“Eldorado
Gaily bedight,
A gallant knight,
In sunshine and in shadow,
Had journeyed long,
Singing a song,
In search of Eldorado.
But he grew old—
This knight so bold—
And o’er his heart a shadow—
Fell as he found
No spot of ground
That looked like Eldorado.
And, as his strength
Failed him at length,
He met a pilgrim shadow—
‘Shadow,’ said he,
‘Where can it be—
This land of Eldorado?’
‘Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,’
The shade replied,—
‘If you seek for Eldorado!”
― Edgar Allen Poe, The Complete Stories and Poems
In the third stanza of the poem Eldorado, to whom does the word “he” refer in the lines “‘Shadow,’
said he, ‘Where can it be— This land of Eldorado’?”
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Avança SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Varginha - MG
Prova:
Avança SP - 2025 - Prefeitura de Varginha - MG - Professor PII - Língua Inglesa |
Q3695682
Inglês
Texto associado
“Eldorado
Gaily bedight,
A gallant knight,
In sunshine and in shadow,
Had journeyed long,
Singing a song,
In search of Eldorado.
But he grew old—
This knight so bold—
And o’er his heart a shadow—
Fell as he found
No spot of ground
That looked like Eldorado.
And, as his strength
Failed him at length,
He met a pilgrim shadow—
‘Shadow,’ said he,
‘Where can it be—
This land of Eldorado?’
‘Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,’
The shade replied,—
‘If you seek for Eldorado!”
― Edgar Allen Poe, The Complete Stories and Poems
What does the expression “o’er” stand for in the line “And o'er his heart a shadow”?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
CPCON
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São Francisco - PB
Prova:
CPCON - 2025 - Prefeitura de São Francisco - PB - Professor P3 - Língua Inglesa |
Q3694497
Inglês
Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows.
“Reflective practice is often praised as a cornerstone of teacher development, ___ it may also generate discomfort, since it forces educators to question long-held beliefs about their professional identity.”
Which conjunction best completes the sentence, preserving the intended meaning of contrast and concession within an academic register?
“Reflective practice is often praised as a cornerstone of teacher development, ___ it may also generate discomfort, since it forces educators to question long-held beliefs about their professional identity.”
Which conjunction best completes the sentence, preserving the intended meaning of contrast and concession within an academic register?
Ano: 2025
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CPCON
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Prefeitura de São Francisco - PB
Prova:
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Q3694496
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text 2 and answer question
Text 2
The concept of World Englishes highlights the diversification of English into different and locally grounded varieties. Rather than
being seen as mere deviations from a single “standard,” forms such as Indian English or Nigerian English show how English adapts to
sociolinguistic contexts shaped by multilingualism and postcolonial histories. These localized varieties differ in vocabulary,
pronunciation, pragmatics, and even grammar, yet remain systematic and rule-governed. Recognizing this reality questions the idea of
a single, uniform English and reframes the language as having multiple centers of influence. For teaching, this means that instead of
promoting only one model, English education should engage critically with linguistic diversity and with the social and cultural values
attached to different varieties.
Source: Kachru, Braj B., Kachru, Yamuna, Nelson, Cecil L. The Handbook of World Englishes. Australia: Blackwell Publishin. 2006. (Adapted)
Pedagogically, the recognition of English as pluricentric entails that:
Ano: 2025
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CPCON
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Prefeitura de São Francisco - PB
Prova:
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Q3694495
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text 2 and answer question
Text 2
The concept of World Englishes highlights the diversification of English into different and locally grounded varieties. Rather than
being seen as mere deviations from a single “standard,” forms such as Indian English or Nigerian English show how English adapts to
sociolinguistic contexts shaped by multilingualism and postcolonial histories. These localized varieties differ in vocabulary,
pronunciation, pragmatics, and even grammar, yet remain systematic and rule-governed. Recognizing this reality questions the idea of
a single, uniform English and reframes the language as having multiple centers of influence. For teaching, this means that instead of
promoting only one model, English education should engage critically with linguistic diversity and with the social and cultural values
attached to different varieties.
Source: Kachru, Braj B., Kachru, Yamuna, Nelson, Cecil L. The Handbook of World Englishes. Australia: Blackwell Publishin. 2006. (Adapted)
In line with the text, the notion of World Englishes primarily challenges:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
CPCON
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São Francisco - PB
Prova:
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Q3694494
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text 1 to answer question.
Text 1
How Scammers Exploit Variations of Your Logins
The first you know about it is when a scammer accesses one of your accounts. You've been careful with your details, but you've made a
mistake: recycling part of your password. Reusing the same word, even if altered with numbers or symbols, gives criminals an open
door.
An ethical “white hat” hacker named Brandyn Murtagh says information obtained through data breaches on sites such as DropBox and
Tumblr and through cyber-attacks has been circulating on the internet for some time. Using this info, criminals try to log into other
websites using the exact hacked passwords—a practice called credential stuffing. But in some cases they do not just try the exact
passwords from the hacked data: as well as credential stuffing, the fraudsters also attempt to access accounts with derivations of the
hacked password. For example, if your password was “Guardian,” they might automatically try “Guardian1” or “Guardian!”.
According to Virgin Media O2, four out of five people use the same or similar passwords, making this a major vulnerability.
What the scam looks like. The criminals use scripts – automated sets of instructions for the computer – to go through variations of the
passwords in an attempt to access other accounts. This can happen on an industrial scale, says Murtagh. “It's very rare that you are
targeted as an individual – you are [usually] in a group of thousands of people that are getting targeted. These processes scale just like
they would in business,” he says. You might be alerted by messages saying that you have been trying to change your email address or
other details connected to an account.
To protect yourself, Murtagh recommends three key steps:
1. Change variations: Immediately change any passwords that use the same root word, starting with your most important
accounts: banking, email, work, and mobile.
2. Use password managers: These tools, often built into web browsers, can suggest and save complex, unique passwords.
3. Enable 2FA/MFA: Two- or multi-factor authentication adds a second login step, making it much harder for a scammer to get
in.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/sep/14/password1-scammers-logins-two-step-verification-hackers Accessed on: 09.17.2025 (Adapted)
Based on the provided text, which of the following practices is considered a proactive measure for enhancing digital security?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
CPCON
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São Francisco - PB
Prova:
CPCON - 2025 - Prefeitura de São Francisco - PB - Professor P3 - Língua Inglesa |
Q3694493
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text 1 to answer question.
Text 1
How Scammers Exploit Variations of Your Logins
The first you know about it is when a scammer accesses one of your accounts. You've been careful with your details, but you've made a
mistake: recycling part of your password. Reusing the same word, even if altered with numbers or symbols, gives criminals an open
door.
An ethical “white hat” hacker named Brandyn Murtagh says information obtained through data breaches on sites such as DropBox and
Tumblr and through cyber-attacks has been circulating on the internet for some time. Using this info, criminals try to log into other
websites using the exact hacked passwords—a practice called credential stuffing. But in some cases they do not just try the exact
passwords from the hacked data: as well as credential stuffing, the fraudsters also attempt to access accounts with derivations of the
hacked password. For example, if your password was “Guardian,” they might automatically try “Guardian1” or “Guardian!”.
According to Virgin Media O2, four out of five people use the same or similar passwords, making this a major vulnerability.
What the scam looks like. The criminals use scripts – automated sets of instructions for the computer – to go through variations of the
passwords in an attempt to access other accounts. This can happen on an industrial scale, says Murtagh. “It's very rare that you are
targeted as an individual – you are [usually] in a group of thousands of people that are getting targeted. These processes scale just like
they would in business,” he says. You might be alerted by messages saying that you have been trying to change your email address or
other details connected to an account.
To protect yourself, Murtagh recommends three key steps:
1. Change variations: Immediately change any passwords that use the same root word, starting with your most important
accounts: banking, email, work, and mobile.
2. Use password managers: These tools, often built into web browsers, can suggest and save complex, unique passwords.
3. Enable 2FA/MFA: Two- or multi-factor authentication adds a second login step, making it much harder for a scammer to get
in.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/sep/14/password1-scammers-logins-two-step-verification-hackers Accessed on: 09.17.2025 (Adapted)
What is the difference between “credential stuffing” and how fraudsters exploit “derivations” to gain access?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
CPCON
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São Francisco - PB
Prova:
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Q3694492
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text 1 to answer question.
Text 1
How Scammers Exploit Variations of Your Logins
The first you know about it is when a scammer accesses one of your accounts. You've been careful with your details, but you've made a
mistake: recycling part of your password. Reusing the same word, even if altered with numbers or symbols, gives criminals an open
door.
An ethical “white hat” hacker named Brandyn Murtagh says information obtained through data breaches on sites such as DropBox and
Tumblr and through cyber-attacks has been circulating on the internet for some time. Using this info, criminals try to log into other
websites using the exact hacked passwords—a practice called credential stuffing. But in some cases they do not just try the exact
passwords from the hacked data: as well as credential stuffing, the fraudsters also attempt to access accounts with derivations of the
hacked password. For example, if your password was “Guardian,” they might automatically try “Guardian1” or “Guardian!”.
According to Virgin Media O2, four out of five people use the same or similar passwords, making this a major vulnerability.
What the scam looks like. The criminals use scripts – automated sets of instructions for the computer – to go through variations of the
passwords in an attempt to access other accounts. This can happen on an industrial scale, says Murtagh. “It's very rare that you are
targeted as an individual – you are [usually] in a group of thousands of people that are getting targeted. These processes scale just like
they would in business,” he says. You might be alerted by messages saying that you have been trying to change your email address or
other details connected to an account.
To protect yourself, Murtagh recommends three key steps:
1. Change variations: Immediately change any passwords that use the same root word, starting with your most important
accounts: banking, email, work, and mobile.
2. Use password managers: These tools, often built into web browsers, can suggest and save complex, unique passwords.
3. Enable 2FA/MFA: Two- or multi-factor authentication adds a second login step, making it much harder for a scammer to get
in.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/sep/14/password1-scammers-logins-two-step-verification-hackers Accessed on: 09.17.2025 (Adapted)
According to the text, what is the CORRECT definition to “ derivation” of a password in the context of a scam?
Ano: 2025
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BRDE
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FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Projetos - Agronomia |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Projetos - Contador |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Projetos - Direito |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Projetos - Economista |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Projetos - Engenharia (Engenheiro Civil, Engenheiro Eletricista, Engenheiro Mecânico) |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Sistemas - Subárea Desenvolvimento de Sistemas |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Sistemas - Subárea Administração de Banco de Dados |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Sistemas - Subárea Suporte |
Q3693817
Inglês
Texto associado
A British Airways Pilot Was Sucked Out of An Airplane
Natalie Musumenci
(Available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/british-airways-pilot-sucked-out-plane-mid-flight-survived2024-1 – text specially adapted for this test).
*Windscreen panel: it is the glass window at the front of the plane through which the pilots look.
*Cockpit: the front part of the plane where the pilot sits.
(Available at: www.collinsdictionary.com).
The use of the highlighted expression “against all odds” (l. 32) means the pilot’s
survival after the accident was:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
BRDE
Provas:
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Projetos - Administrador
|
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Projetos - Agronomia |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Projetos - Contador |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Projetos - Direito |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Projetos - Economista |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Projetos - Engenharia (Engenheiro Civil, Engenheiro Eletricista, Engenheiro Mecânico) |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Sistemas - Subárea Desenvolvimento de Sistemas |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Sistemas - Subárea Administração de Banco de Dados |
FUNDATEC - 2025 - BRDE - Analista de Sistemas - Subárea Suporte |
Q3693816
Inglês
Texto associado
A British Airways Pilot Was Sucked Out of An Airplane
Natalie Musumenci
(Available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/british-airways-pilot-sucked-out-plane-mid-flight-survived2024-1 – text specially adapted for this test).
*Windscreen panel: it is the glass window at the front of the plane through which the pilots look.
*Cockpit: the front part of the plane where the pilot sits.
(Available at: www.collinsdictionary.com).
Which of the questions below is NOT answered by the article?
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