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Q3674866 Inglês

He set up his home-based takeaway, named Africana Chops, in 2022, after being incessantly asked by his St Lucian friends for Nigerian fare. The takeaway is now thriving, Dr Ogbu tells the BBC, and not just because his island customers think the food is tasty. 'They know that we all have the same ancestral origin. So most of the time, they want to get in touch with that,' Dr Ogbu explains. People across the Caribbean have been expressing African pride through cultural means, such as food, clothing and travel, while governments and institutions from both sides of the Atlantic have been meeting to forge economic ties. 


Adapted from: CHIBELUSHI, Wedaeli; HANDY, Gemma. New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean (2025). Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxyw4w440vo


Based on the analysis of the underlined terms, it can be said that:

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Q3669414 Inglês
Read the following news excerpt to answer question.

China has recently introduced artificial intelligence (AI) education in primary and secondary schools in Beijing. Beginning this semester, students as young as six will receive at least eight hours of AI instruction per year, including training on chatbots, AI ethics, and general technological knowledge. According to the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, these courses may be integrated with information technology or science, and they form part of a long-term plan to build a national AI curriculum. The initiative follows the global success of DeepSeek, whose founder Liang Wenfeng graduated from Zhejiang University, and reflects China’s ambition to strengthen its role in the “AI wars.”


Internationally, other countries are also investing in AI education. Estonia, for example, announced a partnership with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Edu for students and teachers in secondary education, while similar programs are emerging in England, Canada, South Korea, and the United States. As Estonian President Alar Karis stated, education systems must adapt because “artificial intelligence has permanently changed the world.”


Burleigh, E. (2025, March 10). China’s six-year-olds are already being offered AI classes in school in a bid to train the next generation of DeepSeek founders. Fortune. 
In the sentence “Internationally, other countries are also investing in AI education”, the word “also” functions primarily as a:
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Q3662265 Inglês
Read the text 2 to answer the question.

Text 2

New Technologies in the English Language Classroom


The integration of cutting-edge technologies into English language pedagogy has profoundly transformed traditional instructional paradigms. Digital tools such as language-learning apps, interactive whiteboards, and AI-driven writing assistants have facilitated a multimodal learning environment that enhances linguistic acquisition through immediate feedback, gamified tasks, and adaptive content delivery. These technologies foster learner autonomy and accommodate diverse learning styles, thereby mitigating the one-size-fits-all limitations of conventional classrooms. Moreover, virtual and augmented reality platforms offer immersive experiences that simulate authentic linguistic contexts, catalyzing communicative competence and cultural awareness in ways previously unattainable.

Nonetheless, the pedagogical efficacy of such technologies hinges on their judicious implementation. Teachers must cultivate digital literacy and pedagogical adaptability to curate meaningful interactions that transcend superficial engagement. The risk of cognitive overload and techno-centrism necessitates a balanced approach, wherein technology functions as a scaffold rather than a surrogate for effective teaching. As Warschauer (2013) argues, the goal should not be to merely digitize instruction but to reconceptualize the classroom as a dynamic ecosystem where technology amplifies, rather than replaces, human-centered learning.

Source: Warschauer, M. (2013). Learning in the Cloud: How (and Why) to Transform Schools with Digital Media. Teachers College Press.
Which of the following sentences from the text uses the linking word most appropriately to introduce a contrastive idea?
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Q3657722 Inglês
Maria decided to study abroad because she wanted to improve her English and experience a new culture. Although she was nervous at first, she quickly adapted to her new environment. In addition, she made friends from different countries, which made her journey even more meaningful.

Which option best explains the function of the link words and prepositions used in the passage (e.g., because, although, in addition)?
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Q3652507 Inglês
Consider the paragraph “The school extended library hours during exams. However, usage decreased in the first week. Therefore, the staff planned workshops on research skills.” Identify how the marker “However” guides the relation between the first two sentences:
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Q3652498 Inglês
In a classroom newsletter, choose the sentence that links contrast and cause with conventional conjunctions while keeping cohesive reference:
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Q3650833 Inglês
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Big Data Begins to Crack the Case of Endometriosis

Records from millions of patients at University of California health centers found correlations between endometriosis, one of the most common diseases in women, and a bounty of other diseases.

By Levi Gadye

Scientists at UC San Francisco have found that endometriosis — a painful chronic disease that often goes undiagnosed yet is estimated to affect as many as 200 million women worldwide — frequently occurs alongside conditions like cancer, Crohn's disease, and migraine.

The research could improve diagnosis and, ultimately, treatments for endometriosis, preventing women from having to go on long diagnostic journeys in which they are told that nothing is wrong with them.

The study, which appeared in Cell Reports Medicine on July 31, used computational methods developed at UCSF to analyze anonymized patient records collected at the University of California's six health centers.

"We now have both the tools and the data to make a difference for the huge population that suffers from endometriosis," said Marina Sirota, PhD, the interim director of the UCSF Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute (BCHSI), professor of pediatrics, and senior author of the paper. "We hope this can spur a sea change in how we approach this disorder."

"The impact on patients' lives is huge"

Endometriosis, often called 'endo,' occurs when the endometrium, the blood-rich tissue that grows in the uterus before being expelled each month during menstruation, spreads to other nearby organs. It causes chronic pain and infertility. It is estimated that nearly 10% of women worldwide suffer from it.

"Endo is extremely debilitating," said Linda Giudice, MD, PhD, MSc, a physician-scientist in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UCSF and co-author of the paper. "The impact on patients' lives is huge, from their interpersonal relationships to being able to hold a job, have a family, and maintain psychological wellbeing."

The gold standard to diagnose endometriosis is surgery to find endometrial tissue outside of the uterus, and it is mainly treated with hormones to suppress the menstrual cycle, or surgery to remove the excess tissue.

But not everyone responds to hormonal therapy, which can have debilitating side effects. Even after surgery, the condition can flare up. Removal of the uterus is a last-ditch measure that is usually reserved for older women; but some women continue to experience pain even after a hysterectomy.

Giudice partnered with Sirota to leverage the UC health system's anonymized patient data against endo, which can vary dramatically across patients. Both Giudice and Sirota are principal investigators at the UCSF-Stanford Endometriosis Center for Discovery, Innovation, Training and Community Engagement (ENACT).

"This data is messy; it was not collected for research purposes but for the real, human purpose of helping women who need care," Sirota said. "We had the rare chance to rigorously assess how endometriosis presents across UCSF's patient population and then ask whether these observations held true with patients seen at the other UC health centers."

Data connects the dots for understanding endometriosis

Using algorithms developed for the task, Umair Khan, a bioinformatics graduate student in Sirota's lab and first author of the paper, hunted for connections linking endometriosis with the rest of each patient's health history.

He compared endo patients with patients who did not have it, and categorized the patients with endo into groups based on shared health histories. He mapped his findings from the UCSF data against the rest of the UC's health data to see if they held up across California.

"We found over 600 correlations between endometriosis and other conditions," Khan said. "These ranged from what we already knew or suspected, like infertility, autoimmune disease, and acid-reflux, to the unexpected, like certain cancers, asthma, and eye-related diseases."

Some patients had migraines, bolstering previous studies suggesting that migraine drugs might help treat endometriosis.

"In the past, studies like this would have been nearly impossible," said Tomiko Oskotsky, MD, an investigator at ENACT, associate professor in UCSF BCHSI, and co-author of the paper. "It was only 12 years ago that de-identified electronic health records became available at this scale."

The study supports the growing understanding of endometriosis as a "multi-system" disorder — a disease arising from dysfunction throughout the body.

"This is the kind of data we need to move the needle, which hasn't moved in decades," Giudice said. "We're finally getting closer to faster diagnosis and, eventually, we hope, tailored treatment for the millions of women who suffer from endometriosis."


https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/07/430471/big-data-begins-crack-case -endometriosis
Which connector in the sentence "The research could improve diagnosis and, ultimately, treatments for endometriosis" indicates a relation of finality/goal?
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Q3650831 Inglês
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.

Big Data Begins to Crack the Case of Endometriosis

Records from millions of patients at University of California health centers found correlations between endometriosis, one of the most common diseases in women, and a bounty of other diseases.

By Levi Gadye

Scientists at UC San Francisco have found that endometriosis — a painful chronic disease that often goes undiagnosed yet is estimated to affect as many as 200 million women worldwide — frequently occurs alongside conditions like cancer, Crohn's disease, and migraine.

The research could improve diagnosis and, ultimately, treatments for endometriosis, preventing women from having to go on long diagnostic journeys in which they are told that nothing is wrong with them.

The study, which appeared in Cell Reports Medicine on July 31, used computational methods developed at UCSF to analyze anonymized patient records collected at the University of California's six health centers.

"We now have both the tools and the data to make a difference for the huge population that suffers from endometriosis," said Marina Sirota, PhD, the interim director of the UCSF Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute (BCHSI), professor of pediatrics, and senior author of the paper. "We hope this can spur a sea change in how we approach this disorder."

"The impact on patients' lives is huge"

Endometriosis, often called 'endo,' occurs when the endometrium, the blood-rich tissue that grows in the uterus before being expelled each month during menstruation, spreads to other nearby organs. It causes chronic pain and infertility. It is estimated that nearly 10% of women worldwide suffer from it.

"Endo is extremely debilitating," said Linda Giudice, MD, PhD, MSc, a physician-scientist in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UCSF and co-author of the paper. "The impact on patients' lives is huge, from their interpersonal relationships to being able to hold a job, have a family, and maintain psychological wellbeing."

The gold standard to diagnose endometriosis is surgery to find endometrial tissue outside of the uterus, and it is mainly treated with hormones to suppress the menstrual cycle, or surgery to remove the excess tissue.

But not everyone responds to hormonal therapy, which can have debilitating side effects. Even after surgery, the condition can flare up. Removal of the uterus is a last-ditch measure that is usually reserved for older women; but some women continue to experience pain even after a hysterectomy.

Giudice partnered with Sirota to leverage the UC health system's anonymized patient data against endo, which can vary dramatically across patients. Both Giudice and Sirota are principal investigators at the UCSF-Stanford Endometriosis Center for Discovery, Innovation, Training and Community Engagement (ENACT).

"This data is messy; it was not collected for research purposes but for the real, human purpose of helping women who need care," Sirota said. "We had the rare chance to rigorously assess how endometriosis presents across UCSF's patient population and then ask whether these observations held true with patients seen at the other UC health centers."

Data connects the dots for understanding endometriosis

Using algorithms developed for the task, Umair Khan, a bioinformatics graduate student in Sirota's lab and first author of the paper, hunted for connections linking endometriosis with the rest of each patient's health history.

He compared endo patients with patients who did not have it, and categorized the patients with endo into groups based on shared health histories. He mapped his findings from the UCSF data against the rest of the UC's health data to see if they held up across California.

"We found over 600 correlations between endometriosis and other conditions," Khan said. "These ranged from what we already knew or suspected, like infertility, autoimmune disease, and acid-reflux, to the unexpected, like certain cancers, asthma, and eye-related diseases."

Some patients had migraines, bolstering previous studies suggesting that migraine drugs might help treat endometriosis.

"In the past, studies like this would have been nearly impossible," said Tomiko Oskotsky, MD, an investigator at ENACT, associate professor in UCSF BCHSI, and co-author of the paper. "It was only 12 years ago that de-identified electronic health records became available at this scale."

The study supports the growing understanding of endometriosis as a "multi-system" disorder — a disease arising from dysfunction throughout the body.

"This is the kind of data we need to move the needle, which hasn't moved in decades," Giudice said. "We're finally getting closer to faster diagnosis and, eventually, we hope, tailored treatment for the millions of women who suffer from endometriosis."


https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/07/430471/big-data-begins-crack-case -endometriosis
In the paragraph beginning with "This data is messy; it was not collected for research purposes but for the real, human purpose of helping women who need care", which cohesive device connects the idea of limitation with contrast?
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Q3643965 Inglês
Cohesion in texts is achieved through linguistic elements that connect sentences and ideas, such as conjunctions and adverbial connectors. Consider the following example:

"The company promised to reduce its carbon footprint. However, recent reports show an increase in emissions."

In this case, what is the function of the connector "however"?
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Q3633653 Inglês
Discourse markers are very important for structuring text or speech and connecting sentences in a meaningful and logical way. In this regard, select the alternative that presents the correct use and explanation.
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Q3628174 Inglês
Balanced diet

    Keeping a balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health and well-being. It means consuming a variety of foods that provide your body with the right nutrients it needs to function properly. So, what does a balanced diet look like?
    Fruits and Vegetables: Start by fi lling half your plate with fruits and vegetables. These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fi ber. They help you stay healthy and provide essential nutrients.
    Proteins: Include lean proteins like chicken, fi sh, beans, and tofu in your diet. Proteins are important for building and repairing tissues in your body.
    Whole Grains: Opt for whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat bread, and oatmeal. They provide energy and fi ber, keeping you full and satisfi ed.
    Dairy or Alternatives: Dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese are excellent sources of calcium. If you’re lactose intolerant or prefer plant-based options, try fortifi ed non-dairy alternatives like almond milk. 
    Healthy Fats: Don’t be afraid of fats; just choose healthy ones like avocados, nuts, and olive oil. These fats are essential for brain and heart health. Limit Sugars and Salt: Try to reduce your intake of sugary drinks, sweets, and high-sodium foods. Too much of these can harm your health.
    Hydration: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. It helps with digestion, keeps you hydrated, and supports overall health.
    Portion Control: Pay attention to portion sizes. Eating the right amount of food helps maintain a healthy weight.
    Remember, a balanced diet isn’t about perfection; it’s about making good choices most of the time. So, try to incorporate a variety of foods into your meals, and don’t forget to enjoy your food. A balanced diet is not only good for your body but also for your taste buds! 

(https://www.maxhealthcare.in/blogs/what-is-abalanced-diet)
Acessadado em: 20 de agosto de 2025
No trecho "So, try to incorporate a variety of foods into your meals, and don’t forget to enjoy your food”, a palavra destacada tem valor de: 
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Ano: 2025 Banca: UNEB Órgão: SEC-BA Prova: UNEB - 2025 - SEC-BA - Professor - Inglês |
Q3626345 Inglês
In nuanced argumentative texts, conjunctions do more than link ideas—they suggest relationships such as contrast, cause, or consequence. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunction to express contrast while maintaining formal coherence?
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Q3624399 Inglês

TEXT 1



The Exploration of Duolingo Application for Vocabulary Building and Pronunciation of Pre-Service Teachers




Betri Virga Erizara, Suciana Wijirahayu English Education Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA, Indonesia DOI: 10.37729/scripta.v11i1.5081




Abstract: Teaching and learning vocabulary and pronunciation is challenging for foreign language learning. Currently, the majority of vocabulary and pronunciation teaching in the classroom employs traditional and uninspiring approaches. Conversely, gamification-based technology in the educational environment is believed to facilitate learners’ progress and skills. This study aims to investigate the potential of gamification-based technology media, specifically Duolingo, to enhance prospective English teachers’ English vocabulary and pronunciation skills. This study employed a quantitative approach. The study was conducted at a private university in Jakarta with 72 students as participants. The results of this study indicate that most participants perceive learning a foreign language, particularly vocabulary and pronunciation, through Duolingo as relatively straightforward due to the numerous conversation exercises with diverse vocabulary. Several findings corroborate this regarding Duolingo’s facilities, which include ease of access, variety of topics and information, and a positive effect on learners’ motivation and enthusiasm for learning English. This research implies that Duolingo is an effective tool to support learners in learning foreign languages, especially vocabulary development and English pronunciation, which is easy and enjoyable.

Read the sentence below:

"Duolingo has a variety of topics. It positively affects learners’ motivation."

Now, choose the only one alternative that correctly combine these two ideas using the appropriate conjunction:
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Q3624397 Inglês

TEXT 1



The Exploration of Duolingo Application for Vocabulary Building and Pronunciation of Pre-Service Teachers




Betri Virga Erizara, Suciana Wijirahayu English Education Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA, Indonesia DOI: 10.37729/scripta.v11i1.5081




Abstract: Teaching and learning vocabulary and pronunciation is challenging for foreign language learning. Currently, the majority of vocabulary and pronunciation teaching in the classroom employs traditional and uninspiring approaches. Conversely, gamification-based technology in the educational environment is believed to facilitate learners’ progress and skills. This study aims to investigate the potential of gamification-based technology media, specifically Duolingo, to enhance prospective English teachers’ English vocabulary and pronunciation skills. This study employed a quantitative approach. The study was conducted at a private university in Jakarta with 72 students as participants. The results of this study indicate that most participants perceive learning a foreign language, particularly vocabulary and pronunciation, through Duolingo as relatively straightforward due to the numerous conversation exercises with diverse vocabulary. Several findings corroborate this regarding Duolingo’s facilities, which include ease of access, variety of topics and information, and a positive effect on learners’ motivation and enthusiasm for learning English. This research implies that Duolingo is an effective tool to support learners in learning foreign languages, especially vocabulary development and English pronunciation, which is easy and enjoyable.

Consider the sentence that follows, extracted from Text 1:

Conversely, gamification-based technology in the educational environment is believed to facilitate learners’ progress and skills

Now, choose the alternative below in which the underlined word (“Conversely”) is correctly classified:
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Q3616899 Inglês
TEXT:


Reading and Vocabulary: A Recipe for Success
Dr Randi Reppen
March 13, 2025


It’s no surprise that research shows a very strong relationship between reading comprehension and vocabulary knowledge. After all, we need to be able to understand the words that we encounter when reading in order to understand what we’re reading. As Grabe and Stoller so succinctly stated back in 1997, “reading improves vocabulary knowledge and vocabulary knowledge supports reading development” (p.119). It’s a reciprocal relationship: the larger your vocabulary, the easier it is to read, and the more you read, the more your vocabulary increases.

So how do we get learners to increase their vocabulary to make reading easier (and more pleasurable!)? Research tells us that to read with adequate comprehension, 95 – 98% of the words in the text need to be known (Nation 2001: 147). But what does it mean to know a word when a single word can have many diff erent senses/meanings? Take a simple word like green. Now put yourself in your student’s shoes. Imagine fi rst encountering this word in a story about someone who lost their green jacket. Then in a diff erent context you read about someone who was green – instead of a color this could mean that the person was feeling sick, or envious, or a novice, or eco-conscious. Not so simple, is it?

We also know that reading texts on diff erent topics increases the chances that our students will encounter diff erent words and come across new meanings of known words. But how can we get them to do this consistently? One eff ective way is to combine “intensive” and “extensive” reading practice. This approach can both fi ne tune reading skills and increase vocabulary knowledge, all while making reading more pleasurable.

Intensive Reading

Intensive reading activities typically take place in class and involve diff erent ways of interacting with a text. Examples include timed readings, scanning for information, or skimming to get the gist of the text before diving in to read.

Newspaper articles off er great resources for scanning activities since they often include dates and names. If your school has a campus paper (print or online), use it as a resource for scanning activities. Rather than focusing on just one article, have your students scan the entire school paper for when or where certain events are taking place. This has the added benefi t of being directly relevant to their daily lives.

I’m also a fan of timed readings using short texts (200 – 400 words) that cover a wide range of topics. These increase the opportunity for students to encounter more diff erent words and to see words they already “know” in diff erent contexts and with diff erent meanings (as our example above of the word green).

Extensive Reading

Extensive reading usually happens outside the classroom, but there are benefi ts to including a dedicated time for this type of reading in class. When I teach reading, I always have 10 – 15 minutes of silent sustained reading as part of class. During that time everyone, including me, reads something of their choice. I set a timer so that we don’t lose track of time while reading.

With extensive reading, students choose texts of high interest to read every day for a predetermined amount of time. It’s important that students are reading for pleasure during this time and NOT reading textbooks. Graded readers or young adult literature are great resources for extensive reading.

You can help motivate your students by keeping track of their reading. Here are two suggestions:

1. Reading logs – Have your students keep reading logs of how much time they spend reading each day. They should also write a sentence or two about what they read.

2. Reading progress tracker – Have a place in your classroom to show their reading progress. For example, if students commit to reading 15 minutes a day, create a board showing student progress in 15-minute increments. As students accumulate reading time, you can have benchmarks (e.g., an hour, fi ve hours) for when students receive diff erent rewards, such as a certifi cate, time for an in-class game, or even a free book.

Combining intensive and extensive reading activities has long been a recipe for success in my classrooms. I have no doubt that it will help you help your students become more successful, and happier, readers, too.


Adapted from https://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/2025/03/13/readingand-vocabulary-a-recipe-for-success/ Acesso em 23/07/2025
No trecho “After all, we need to be able to understand the words that we encounter when reading in order to understand what we’re reading”, o conectivo destacado foi usado para expressar:
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Q3610246 Inglês
Which sentence avoids a comma splice and uses the linker appropriately to join two independent clauses?
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Q3583514 Inglês
In the sentence "She had studied for hours; nevertheless, she still found the test extremely difficult," what is the function of the linking word "nevertheless"?
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Q3565857 Inglês

A teacher asks students to analyze the following text excerpt:

“The project was delayed. Nevertheless, the team worked hard to meet the deadline.”

What does the discourse marker “nevertheless” indicate in this context?

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Q3565856 Inglês

A teacher asks students to analize the following sentence:

“It was raining heavily; therefore, the match was postponed.”

What is the function of the word “therefore”?

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Q3553786 Inglês
In academic writing, the phrase "It is widely believed that" serves as:
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81: A
82: C
83: C
84: D
85: B
86: D
87: B
88: B
89: C
90: E
91: C
92: C
93: A
94: D
95: B
96: C
97: D
98: E
99: E
100: A