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'It's Happening': Daniel Johns Drops More Teases After Making Shock Appearance at Silverchair Tribute Show


Daniel Johns has been sharing cryptic messages in recent months, and fans are only asking more questions


The iconic Australian musician has been sharing cryptic messages in recent months, and fans are only asking more questions on the back of his latest social media post.

In clips shared to the Silverchair frontman's Instagram, captioned "It's happening", it was revealed that Johns made a surprise appearance at the soundcheck of local band The Lizards' show earlier this year at Little Bosa in Port Elliot, South Adelaide. The band were playing Silverchair's debut album Frogstomp in full to celebrate the record's 30th anniversary.

Per the video, Johns "just rocks up at soundcheck, played with The Lizards for a bit, did a jam, and it was just really odd", before returning later in the night for the gig. He is believed to have shown up quietly as the show started as "Dan didn't want to freak anyone out" and watched from the kitchen: "Then Dan just disappeared. Just vanished. It was so trippy, but it happened. I filmed a bit on my phone because I knew no one would believe me. It was crazy."

It comes after Johns posted a black-and-white Polaroid on his Instagram in June, paired with short clips of himself tearing through a frantic guitar piece. The captions read: "5 Minute Warning," "Stand 'em up against the wall," and "This concludes the intermission — see you in 1995. #FutureNever."

The posts continue a run of unusual updates in recent weeks, with Johns dropping hints about "time travelling" and slipping in references to 1994. For Johns, 1994 is more than just a throwback. It was the year Silverchair broke through with their debut EP Tomorrow, whose title track topped the ARIA Charts.

Back in April, on his 46th birthday, Johns reemerged on Instagram for the first time since October 2023, writing: "I have to go back in time to finalise something."

Silverchair celebrated the Frogstomp anniversary with a special event in Sydney in March, though Johns was not in attendance.

In 2023, his Silverchair bandmates Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou teamed up to release the memoir Love & Pain, which covered the rise of Silverchair as a burgeoning trio from Newcastle to one of the world's biggest acts.

At the time, Johns pushed for the removal of a two-part Australian Story documentary from ABC iView ahead of the book's release, claiming he had not cleared the rights to Silverchair songs being used in the programme. 

"I was and remain incredibly supportive of them telling their story," Johns wrote on Instagram.

"I was asked at the end of filming to be interviewed about their contribution to the band and although I wished them all the best, I respectfully declined for one reason.

"I haven't been involved in the book nor am I aware of the contents. I've asked on many occasions to read the book but haven't been sent a copy, consequently I was uncomfortable being interviewed to help promote it."

Johns' last offering of new music came in 2022 with his second studio album, FutureNever, which also hit #1 in Australia and picked up ARIA, APRA and AIR Award nominations. 


https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/daniel-johns-silverchair-fr
ogstomp-lizards-81005/

Read the sentence below.


"I filmed a bit on my phone because I knew no one would believe me."


The conjunction "because" introduces an idea of:

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Peru's Nazca lines were paths for prehistoric culture: Japanese researchers


Tokyo, 16 Jan (EFE).- The mysteries shrouding Peru's Nazca Lines have intrigued scientists for decades. Now, a group of Japanese researchers has developed a new theory that the geoglyphs etched into the ground served as paths and routes. The lines forged into myriad figures of animals and plants straddle an area of 1,000 square kilometers of the immense Ica desert in southern Peru. They were created during the Nazca culture, a pre-Columbian archaeological culture that flourished between the 1st and 7th centuries BC. A research team led by Masato Sakai, of the University of Yamagata in western Japan, has discovered, with the help of local archaeologists, aerial images and drones, over 350 new etchings since 2004. Sakai says there are two types of geoglyphs, linear motifs that were created by removing the upper black stones to reveal the white earth underneath and raised lines that give the pictorial representations depth and that archeologists call relief lines. «The linear ones exist at the beginning and end of straight paths and can be used to travel from one valley to another (...) while the relief ones are on the sides of paths that are not straight and are usually etched on a slope,» the expert says. The meaning of the lines has long been up for debate. Some say they represented an astronomical calendar, others considered they were religious figures and some have even suggested that they serve as landing pads for UFOs. «I'm interested in letters,» Sakai says. «Everyone uses alphabets, but in Andean civilization, they didn't have that way of communicating, so I wanted to discover how they did (communicate).» 


The researcher is convinced that the Nazca lines were used as a means of prehistoric communication


Despite their antiquity, the geoglyphs were not discovered until 1930 because these could only be appreciated with an aerial view or from some of the site's surrounding hills. The team of Japanese researchers started the project using satellite and aerial photos, and more recently using drones, and have now identified hundreds of figures, including a spider, a monkey, a hummingbird, a condor, a pelican, a gull, a snail, a whale, a snake and a llama. The team struck a deal with tech giant IBM in 2019 and have tapped into state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) that could help reveal the location of more figures and help with deciphering their meaning. «It is always a hypothesis, but we hope that with AI we can check whether theories are correct or suggest better ones that coincide with the new data,» the expert adds. Finding all the figures, which according to the expert could be in the thousands, is key to their conservation from both the weather and mining and agriculture which is prevalent in the region. «For the people of Nazca, the geoglyphs are a source of pride because the city is not very big, but many people come to see the figures. When we find new ones, we share the information with the local people because we know that they will respect and defend them, because it is the work of their ancestors» Sakai says. EFE


https://efe.com/other-news/2023-01-16/nazca-lines/
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"Despite their antiquity, the geoglyphs were not discovered until 1930 because they could only be appreciated with an aerial view or from some of the site's surrounding hills."

The word "Despite" establishes a relation of:
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Q4221006 Inglês
Analise o enunciado abaixo:
"The laboratory secured a substantial federal grant for its cutting-edge epidemiological research; moreover, the university state-of-the-art facility was fully integrated into the project."
O conector sublinhado estabelece uma relação semântica de:
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Q4217983 Inglês

Read text I and answer the  question that follow it.


TEXT I

The Growing Complexity of Airspace

        The aviation industry has witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years. The number of flights, both commercial and private, has surged, resulting in a more congested airspace. This increased traffic volume places immense strain on air traffic controllers, who must manage a complex web of aircraft movements with precision and efficiency.

        Moreover, the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) into the airspace adds another layer of complexity. While drones offer various benefits, their unregulated use poses significant risks to commercial aviation. Harmonizing the operations of manned and unmanned aircraft is a major challenge that requires careful consideration and robust regulations.

        Despite advancements in aviation technology, the air traffic control system still relies heavily on outdated infrastructure and systems. Many air traffic control centers operate with aging equipment that is prone to failures and lacks the capacity to handle the increasing volume of traffic. This infrastructure gap can lead to delays, inefficiencies, and safety concerns.

         Furthermore, the integration of new technologies, such as advanced automation and data analytics, has been slow. While these technologies hold the potential to revolutionize air traffic management, their implementation has been hindered by various factors, including cost, interoperability, and cybersecurity concerns.

        Air traffic control is a high-pressure job that demands exceptional focus, decision-making skills, and situational awareness. While air traffic controllers undergo rigorous training, human error remains a significant risk factor. Factors such as fatigue, stress, and workload can contribute to mistakes that have serious consequences. […]

        The increasing reliance on technology in the aviation industry has made it a prime target for cyberattacks. Air traffic control systems are critical infrastructure and must be protected from malicious actors. A successful cyberattack could have catastrophic consequences, including loss of life and economic damage. […]

        Addressing the problems facing air traffic control requires a multi-faceted approach involving collaboration between government agencies, aviation industry stakeholders, and technology providers.


Adapted from https://birminghamjournal.co.uk/ problems-with-air-traffic-control-today/

The phrase “such as” in “such as advanced automation and data analytics” (4th paragraph) signals a(n) 
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Q4217982 Inglês

Read text I and answer the  question that follow it.


TEXT I

The Growing Complexity of Airspace

        The aviation industry has witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years. The number of flights, both commercial and private, has surged, resulting in a more congested airspace. This increased traffic volume places immense strain on air traffic controllers, who must manage a complex web of aircraft movements with precision and efficiency.

        Moreover, the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) into the airspace adds another layer of complexity. While drones offer various benefits, their unregulated use poses significant risks to commercial aviation. Harmonizing the operations of manned and unmanned aircraft is a major challenge that requires careful consideration and robust regulations.

        Despite advancements in aviation technology, the air traffic control system still relies heavily on outdated infrastructure and systems. Many air traffic control centers operate with aging equipment that is prone to failures and lacks the capacity to handle the increasing volume of traffic. This infrastructure gap can lead to delays, inefficiencies, and safety concerns.

         Furthermore, the integration of new technologies, such as advanced automation and data analytics, has been slow. While these technologies hold the potential to revolutionize air traffic management, their implementation has been hindered by various factors, including cost, interoperability, and cybersecurity concerns.

        Air traffic control is a high-pressure job that demands exceptional focus, decision-making skills, and situational awareness. While air traffic controllers undergo rigorous training, human error remains a significant risk factor. Factors such as fatigue, stress, and workload can contribute to mistakes that have serious consequences. […]

        The increasing reliance on technology in the aviation industry has made it a prime target for cyberattacks. Air traffic control systems are critical infrastructure and must be protected from malicious actors. A successful cyberattack could have catastrophic consequences, including loss of life and economic damage. […]

        Addressing the problems facing air traffic control requires a multi-faceted approach involving collaboration between government agencies, aviation industry stakeholders, and technology providers.


Adapted from https://birminghamjournal.co.uk/ problems-with-air-traffic-control-today/

The first word in “Furthermore, the integration of new technologies” (4th paragraph) can be replaced, without significant change of meaning, by 
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Q4212312 Inglês

Japan in the Ancient World 


Japanese archaeologists divide the earliest part of Japanese history into four periods: the Paleolithic (preceramic) period, the Jomon (cord-marked pottery) period, the Yayoi period, and the Kofun (burial mound) period. Underlying this chronology, however, are two basic problems: First, who are the Japanese, and where did they come from? Second, how do the Japanese or "proto-Japanese" relate to the Ainu, a group of people who have resided in Japan since about 7500 B.C.E. but differ racially, culturally, and linguistically from modern Japanese in significant ways? 


Paleolithic Japan (before 10,000 B.C.E.)


The Japanese islands have probably been occupied by humans for at least 30,000 years, if not longer. However, 10,000 years ago, Paleolithic Japan was a cooler place, and the sea level was 125 feet (38 meters) lower; therefore, some of the archaeological evidence of the earliest inhabitants is submerged. These hunters and gatherers, who had an extensive stone-tool inventory, most likely came to southern Japan through present-day Korea or to northern Japan from eastern Siberia, though there is abundant evidence of land connections to Asia at this time throughout the islands. It appears that the complete physical separation of the Japanese islands occurred only as recently as 18,000 to 12,000 years ago.


Jomon period (c. 10,000-c. 300 B.C.E.)


Starting about 13,000 years ago, when the Japanese climate began to warm, beautiful local pottery traditions—characterized by complex impressions made by twisted cords or sticks on the outside of pots before baking—abruptly appeared at various locales. Such ceramics eventually became commonplace throughout the islands. The Jomon people (named for this distinctive "cord-marked" ceramic style) were probably the direct descendants of the people of the previous Paleolithic traditions. They were very successful at hunting, fishing, and gathering, and because of the numerous rivers and rugged coastlines, they were largely sedentary. Shell mounds all over the islands indicate how extensively the ocean and rivers were exploited by Jomon people. The Jomon pottery eventually came to show distinctive regional styles, suggesting the existence of rather well-defined cultural groups and local folk traditions.


Yayoi (c. 300 B.C.E.-c. 300 C.E.)


About two thousand years ago, a distinct break occurred in the archaeological record. In Kyushu, the southernmost main island of Japan, bronze from the Korean peninsula and a newer style of earthenware pottery appeared, and iron smelting was developed. These changes characterize the Yayoi period, named after the district in modern Tokyo where certain artifacts were first discovered. The Yayoi period also saw the beginning of Japanese-style intensive irrigated wet-rice cultivation, which became the main means of subsistence for almost everyone on the islands. This agrarian rice-based economy—with basically the same kind of farming practices—would persist until Japan's westernization in the late nineteenth century.


However, controversy surrounds the origins of this culture. The Yayoi people may have come from overseas and replaced the earlier Jomon people (as evidenced by the presence of many new technologies from abroad). For many years, Japanese archaeologists have assumed this to be true, with the implication being that the Jomon people are the ancestors of modern Ainu, and modern Japanese are the descendants of those who migrated from the Asian mainland during the Yayoi and Kofun periods. However, a majority of archaeologists feel that the record probably indicates a gradual but direct continuity from Jomon people to early, but historically identifiable, Japanese, with any migration from the mainland blending in with the local cultures. In either case, by the end of the Yayoi period, certain institutional structures were in place—a division of labor, the accumulation of prestige and luxury goods by particular individuals, and the rise of complex political organizations—which created a more stratified society, allowing for the development of a full-fledged Japanese state in the Kofun period.


https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/japan-ancient-world 

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"However, 10,000 years ago, Paleolithic Japan was a cooler place, and the sea level was 125 feet (38 meters) lower; therefore, some of the archaeological evidence of the earliest inhabitants is submerged."


The relation among "however," "therefore" and "some" indicates that the author:

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Q4204990 Inglês
I stayed at home __________ it was raining heavily. 
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Q4197733 Inglês
Escolha o conetivo (linking word) que indica contraste para completar a frase:
"________ it was raining heavily, they decided to go for a walk in the park."
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Q4197247 Inglês
Choose the alternative in which the connector expresses contrast.
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Q4183481 Inglês
In the sentence "________ the lack of technological resources in the classroom, the teacher managed to deliver an engaging and interactive lesson," the blank can be correctly filled with the connective: 
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Q4174339 Inglês

Read the sentences below and choose the alternative that correctly explains the use of the linking word.



I. While the students were completing the activity, the teacher observed their interaction patterns.


II. While digital tools can increase student engagement, they may also reinforce inequalities when access is limited.

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Q4155985 Inglês
In the sentence “The committee rejected the proposal on the grounds that it lacked sufficient evidence", “on the grounds that" means:
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Q4148233 Inglês
Linking words are essential elements in English because they establish logical relationships between ideas, contributing to textual cohesion and coherence. Depending on their function, they may express addition, contrast, cause, consequence, comparison, or alternatives. Read the paragraph below and analyze the use of linking words in context.
"The professor prepared a detailed lecture, _______ the students remained engaged throughout the class. The discussion covered _______ grammar _______ vocabulary, allowing a broader understanding of the topic. _______ some participants disagreed with certain viewpoints, the debate remained respectful and productive.”
Choose the alternative that correctly completes all the blanks according to the intended meaning of the text.  
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Q4137713 Inglês
Leia o excerto a seguir para responder a questão.

“Artificial intelligence tools are being deployed rapidly in education systems across the globe. As much as they offer immense opportunities to enhance and expand learning, their rapid roll out also presents risks. The decisions that educational institutions make today will shape the future of education for decades to come.”


UNESCO. Use of AI in education: Deciding on the future we want. Disponível em: http://unesco.org/en/articles/use-ai-educationdeciding-future-we-want. Acesso em: 16 maio 2026 
No segundo período do texto, a expressão “as much as” é utilizada para articular duas perspectivas sobre o avanço da inteligência artificial na educação: a existência de "oportunidades imensas" (immense opportunities) e a presença de "riscos" (risks). No contexto em que se insere, essa expressão introduz uma relação semântica de:
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Q4125815 Inglês

Conjunctions in English establish different relations between clauses, such as addition, contrast, cause, and consequence. Consider the sentence: "She studied hard for the exam, ___ she got a low grade." Choose the alternative that presents the conjunction that appropriately fills the gap, establishing a relation of contrast between the two clauses.

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Q4108006 Inglês
“Many cities around the world are investing in public transportation to reduce pollution and traffic problems. Experts believe that buses, trains, and bicycle lanes can improve the quality of life in urban areas. However, some people still prefer using private cars because they consider them more comfortable and practical. Governments now face the challenge of balancing environmental concerns with the population’s transportation needs.” (Text created exclusively for this exam)
The word “however” in the text indicates an idea of: 
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TEXTI


The Benefits of a New Space Race


        In October 2003 China became only the third nation to launch a human into space aboard its own rocket. Colonel Yang Liwei, China's first taikonaut, orbited the Earth for barely a day before returning, slightly shaken, to a landing in Mongolia. It was a significant technical achievement for a country that has been struggling to modernize its economy and its technology, and the Chinese government trumpeted it to its people and the world. Although Yang's flight received considerable attention around the globe, what was almost ignored is the fact that after his feet were firmly on the ground, the orbital module from his Shenzhou spacecraft continued to circle the earth, carrying several military payloads. The module is apparently equipped both with a reconnaissance camera capable of spotting objects on the ground about a yard long, and an array of antennas for intercepting radar and other signals from hundreds of miles away. Despite this, Shenzhou is not something the United States should be concerned about, but should actually encourage.

    China is pursuing a human space program for three primary reasons: international prestige, domestic pacification, and industrial policy. A human space program enhances China's status as a major power, at least within the Pacific region. It also feeds nationalist hunger among the populace, making them proud of the achievements of their country even while they realize that they live under an authoritarian and corrupt government – bread and circuses for the masses. Finally, a Chinese “white paper” about space makes clear that the Chinese anticipate numerous technological developments to flow from their space program. Building a space capability requires improvements in manufacturing, computers and materials that the Chinese hope to use in other areas of their economy. Because China is a rival to the United States, it is not in American interests to see them gain international prestige, pacify an oppressed population, or improve their technology.

         But now that China has entered the human spaceflight arena, and President Bush has proposed a new exploration plan, America's best move might be to engage the Chinese in future cooperation in human spaceflight, such as dangling the possibility of sending future missions to the International Space Station, and possibly even future competition in this realm as well. For several years the Western science press has been filled with articles about China's space ambitions. Reporters have claimed that China has bold plans for a large human spaceflight program, including everything from space stations to Moon landings. Many of these reports, however, have generated bad translations of articles originally published in Chinese, or handwaved away the laws of physics. China's space ambitions are in reality much less dramatic and the requirements to achieve some of these goals much higher than the press has implied. Although most of these stories are false, it would be in America's best interest if they are true, and a shrewd strategy to encourage China's peaceful exploration of space, with humans, is called for.

        Human spaceflight is enormously expensive, even in places where labor is cheap. Despite the slow and deliberate pace of the Chinese human spaceflight program so far, it is clear that China has spent a considerable amount of money to acquire this new capability – nearly $2 billion. In addition to developing a spacecraft and launching four previous unmanned missions, China has also built a new rocket, a new launch pad, and a large assembly building for integrating all of the equipment, as well as various other support facilities, such as a tracking station in Namibia and several tracking ships. Recovery forces such as helicopters and aircraft cost additional money. China may also demonstrate the value of spaceflight at diverting domestic attention from government oppression and corruption. But the Chinese government is going to do this anyway with other events, such as the 2008 Olympics. As for China's industrial policy, the United States long ago learned that the spin-off argument is a weak one; although developing spacecraft does produce some useful technologies, it is generally inefficient. If you want a faster computer chip, then develop one; there is no need to go to the Moon to do so. The only demonstrated payoff of human spaceflight is prestige. 


Source: Available at: http://www.thespacereview.com/article/137/1. Accessed on: April 30 , 2026. (Adapted.)
In the first paragraph of the text I, the author writes: “Although Yang's flight received considerable attention around the globe, what was almost ignored is the fact that...”. In the third paragraph, the text states: “Although most of these stories are false, it would be in America's best interest if they are true...”. Regarding the use of the connective “Although” in both excerpts, it is CORRECT to state that:
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A new William Hope Hodgson blog

Welcome to Hodgsoniana, a new blog about the life and works of author William Hope Hodgson (1877–1918). The aim of this blog is to provide a home for articles and new research on Hodgson, details of Hodgson-related happenings, and just generally act as an up-to-date (hopefully) resource that’s open to anyone interested in this remarkable literary figure. At time of writing, there is a lack of other active websites covering this subject, which is why starting a blog seemed a worthwhile endeavour. At the very least, it gives me a place to post some Hodgson-related thoughts and findings I’ve been meaning to write up! My hope is that others may be moved to contribute also.

Before going any further, I want to recognise the work of the late Hodgson scholar Sam Gafford, and in particular his excellent Hodgson blog williamhopehodgson.wordpress.com. I first stumbled upon Sam’s blog back in 2016, and his work opened my eyes to the depths and complexities of Hodgson’s history and writings. I entered into brief correspondence with Sam at that time, and his enthusiasm and encouragement were key factors in starting me on the path of pursuing my own Hodgson studies.

Sam Gafford sadly passed away in 2019, leaving his site dormant. It remains a valuable treasure trove of information, and I will certainly aspire to follow Sam’s example in exploring and documenting all matters Hodgson.

2027 will see the 150th anniversary of William Hope Hodgson’s birth. There is still much to discuss regarding his work, and many areas of his life remain obscure and in need of further investigation. I hope this site can help in encouraging and chronicling such efforts.

 

Source: https://hodgsoniana.wordpress.com/2025/06/22/a-new-william-hope-hodgson-blog/ access on 28 february 2026.

By starting the second paragraph with the expression “Before going any further”, the Hodgsoniana blog owner is effectively
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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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Q4050515 Inglês
Discourse markers and connectors are vital for the logical progression of ideas, establishing relations such as concession, causality, and addition. In the context of formal written English, mark the CORRECT alternative
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21: C
22: C
23: C
24: E
25: C
26: D
27: B
28: C
29: C
30: B
31: E
32: C
33: C
34: A
35: A
36: C
37: B
38: B
39: C
40: B