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Q3686590 Inglês
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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/
The preposition usage in English requires precise understanding of semantic relationships and idiomatic combinations. In the phrase "steeped in archaeological significance", the preposition "in" establishes which type of semantic relationship, and what would be an appropriate synonym for this phrasal combination?
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Q3686226 Inglês
Considering the use of prepositions of time, check the CORRECT alternative: 
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(1º§) POSTNATAL depression is rife among parents, affecting more than one in 10 women within a year after they've given birth. But many mums hesitate before speaking out about their battles with mental health in what supposed to be a blissful period for them.

(2º§) Ellie Polly Killah, a YouTuber and mum of two boys aged six and two, said she'd ummed and ahhed about sharing her own experience for two years. In a video uploaded to her channel, she gave a raw account of her postnatal depression and the severe anxiety and intrusive thoughts it triggered in its aftermath. "I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, I'm just gonna say it how it is because it's not a pretty thing to deal with, to go through so I'm not going to try and make it so," she told viewers. "This is my story from the beginning till now and how I learned to live with it - I say live with it not overcome it because I don't think you ever do," the mum went on. She hoped the video might help anyone at the precipice of this process.

(3º§) Ellie said she had no history of mental health struggles when she gave birth to her first son Leo in 2017 at the age of 27. She was the first of her friends to have a kid she recalled feeling lonely. And Ellie became aware of her 'attachment issues' with Leo immediately after he was born. "People love to tell you that when your baby is born you have this immediate rush of love when you look at them," she explained. But Ellie said that isn't the case for everyone and it wasn't the case for her with her first child. "Obviously I was amazed when I saw him, sort of overwhelmed, couldn't believe he was here, but I don't remember feeling that complete love and awe of him."

(4º§) Ellie struggled to feel bonded to Leo, but thought there was just 'something really wrong' with her. "I would cry every day but a lot of the time in secret," she remembered, and the new mum said she locked herself in her room to do so whenever someone came round to visit. "I think I did it secretly because I was embarrassed or ashamed, or I thought if people knew I was struggling that they would just think I was this awful mother, or he'd get taken away from me." "Your brain sends you an all of these imaginary scenarios."

(5º§) In retrospect, Ellie questioned how she thought this was normal. Her fiance Clint went back to work when Leo was two weeks old and he'd often have to travel, meaning that Ellie was on her own a lot. She remembered ringing Clint and saying __ her son: "I feel like I don't like him." She told viewers it was painful to recall feeling that way, but it made her begin to realise something wasn't quite right. "This was the first baby for both of us, so we didn't really recognise post-partum depression or know what we were really looking for.

(6º§) At eight weeks old, Ellie's bond for her baby 'came on quite suddenly'. "I remember it hitting me like a wave, looking at him one day and being like: there it is," Ellie said.


Intrusive thoughts and OCD

(7º§) But the guilt of not experiencing that early attachment lead to the mum being 'extremely anxious' about her son. She explained: "The intense love and responsibility that I had to this baby lead me to constantly, constantly [think] he was going to die." Ellie would have 'hideous, morbid, intrusive thoughts' multiple times a day, particularly triggered when she was driving or Leo was in the bath: "It was intense."

(8º§) She started to get panic attacks and physical side effects from the anxiety she was experiencing, like like a tight chest, stomach pains, nausea and headaches. "I know now that OCD basically goes hand in had with severe anxiety," Ellie went on. At her worst, Ellie was convinced her home would catch fire in the night and would obsessively plan out an escape route in her head before sleeping. She also became gripped by the fear that she would die __ the night and leave her baby on his own.    

(9º§) Ellie asked her mum or fiance text her every morning in case this happened.The new mum had her wake-up call when she confessed this fear to her friends one evening and saw the horror on their faces. She booked a therapist appointment the next day.


What helped?

(10º§) Ellie said therapy was hugely helpful to her recovery journey, as was medication. The mum saw female therapist who specialised in anxiety, who taught her techniques that Ellie said she used to this day. A method deal with with her intrusive thoughts was to take a deep breath when she was taken over by one, soak it in and then weigh up the evidence it is true vs. the evidence it isn't. "The one or two minutes it takes for you to sum up that evidence for and against, you've completely calmed down," Ellie said.

(11º§) Three years later Ellie said she's realised how common her experience with postnatal depression is. "I'll worry about my kids forever, I'll probably always get these horrible thoughts and ideas, but I know how to deal with them so I just get on with it. It doesn't control me at all." She went on: "If you are in a dark place and feel like you need help, just talk to someone." Then it's best you get professional help, as these kinds of feelings are "really hard to master on your own". The mum ended on a happier note. "And if you had a bad experience and you're nervous about your second, let me tell you it was a completely different experience __ me second time round.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/22465978

Choose the alternative that correctly fills in the blanks of paragraphs 05, 08 and 11:
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Q3674174 Inglês
Check the item that CORRECTLY fills in the gaps in the text below:
______ the winter, my town is buzzing with Christmas decorations and people all over the place. ______ Christmas Day, everyone’s with their families. I’m waiting for the bus _____ the bus stop. I’m visiting my family for the holidays.
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Q3666652 Inglês
Complete the sentence below with the correct preposition. Choose the CORRECT answer.
Me: Have you heard the news about passengers of the flight 7879?
My friend: Yes, I have. It is quite impressive!
After crashing into the ocean, the survivors were stranded ________ an island nearby.
Me: That is right. Can you imagine going through that?” 
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Q3665469 Inglês
Teaching music with a system that works


Schoolchildren in Britain are set to enjoy high quality teaching from classical music legends thanks ...................... an exciting project linked to Venezuela’s world-famous El Sistema orchestra. Four new community orchestras have been created ...................... the country in a scheme ......................  aims to improve children’s confidence through music. Government departments are providing funds...................... the multi-million pound project in Gateshead, Leeds, Nottingham, and Telford ...................... 2015.


El Sistema is the inspiration behind Britain’s In Harmony scheme. In Harmony uses classical music to change the lives of children, and benefit their communities, and families.


Already, musicians from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Manchester Camerata have agreed to take part. They will provide instrumental tuition, ensemble playing practice, and promote wider musical activities in communities. Organizers hope the initiative will give children role models to look up to, and help uncover the next generation of composers, artists, and performers.


For several years, there have been successful In Harmony projects in London and Liverpool. While the project is all about classical music, some of those who have taken part have shown an interest in other types of music, too. Many of those children whose musical talents really stood out have since begun to learn the piano, drums, or guitar, while others have gone into music production. Some have gone on to record and release their own music, and others now perform regular gigs. Organizers of the scheme want to repeat that success by bringing the project to towns and cities where there are areas of deprivation.


The project offers disadvantaged children the chance to master a classical instrument with rigorous tuition. Along the way, the children learn valuable teamwork skills, and enjoy a sense of community spirit. In the past, it has transformed attitudes towards classical music, and learning in general. Even children who say that they can’t stand learning instruments at the beginning, sometimes end up wanting to become professional musicians by the end. They often grow to realize that they love making music after playing with others in an orchestra.


In Harmony will run in selected primary schools whose students will meet several times a week from an early age to play instruments together. The aim is engage all the children in participating schools and communities so they can benefit from sharing the experience. Once the project settles down in the communities where it is launching, it is hoped the children will soon be rehearsing for big performances on the local, regional, or national stage.
Choose the alternative that presents the correct words that are missing in paragraph 1 of the text.
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Q3657725 Inglês
Which of the following sentences uses the preposition correctly in standard English? 
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Q3657347 Inglês
Empowering Teens to Make an Impact in the World Through English

Teaching English to teenagers can be challenging, but it can also be exciting and rewarding. Why not inspire them to learn English while empowering them to use this global language to make a positive impact in the world? Join us to learn how to engage your teenage English learners with exciting, real-world content and projects that promote 21st century skills, such as technology integration, critical thinking, and creativity. Examples from the second edition ofimpact will be used to show what engaging and inspiring teen English learners looks like in practice. You will leave this webinar with new ideas to get your teens involved in your class, with each other, and with the world around them.


Disponível em:https://webinars.eltngl.com/28-augustempowering-teens-to-make-an-impact-in-the-world-through-english/. Acesso em: 10 de setembro de 2024.
O texto apresenta uma visão transformadora do ensino de inglês para adolescentes. Qual expressão linguística indica o meio pelo qual ou através do qual é possível empoderar os adolescentes a causar um impacto do mundo?
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Q3653351 Inglês
Complete the sentences with IN, AT or ON.
I arrived ____ the USA last week. Paulwas ____ the party last night. The library is ____ the right. They are _____ work.

Choose the correct alternative: 
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Q3653346 Inglês
Complete the sentence and choose the correct alternative.
We arrived ____ the hotel after midnight. 
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Q3652497 Inglês
In a schedule notice for a school trip, indicate the option that uses time and movement prepositions with common collocations:
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Q3652492 Inglês
In a data commentary about two reading programs, choose the sentence that applies comparative and superlative forms and prepositions with standard usage:
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Q3650836 Inglês
Complete the sentence with the appropriate prepositions:
She is interested ___ learning new languages, focused ___ improving her pronunciation, and proud ___ her progress so far.
Select the correct option.
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Q3643016 Inglês
Complete the blank spaces with prepositions.

I. My cousins and I always used to play video game __ night.
II. The yoga classes start __ the afternoon.
III. Those people __ the bus seem tired.
IV. The tree is __ two houses.
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Q3642609 Inglês
Saving What’s Precious

The World Monuments Fund is an organization _____________works to preserve important historical and architectural sites ____________ the world. Every two years, the WMF releases a list of sites ______________ particular danger of becoming ruins, and in 2014, it chose 67 sites in 41 countries. As this is a problem I feel strongly about, I decided to find______________ more about some of these places ___________ my blog.

My first discovery was the Fort of Graca, in Elvas, Portugal. Built in the 18th century, this superb military building played an important role in several wars. However, the building’s strategic importance declined over the years and signs of decay are now appearing. Today, the WMF supports the continued maintenance of the fort, and plans to reuse it as a tourism center.

My research then led me to the Sankore Mosque in Timbuktu, Mali, West Africa. Built in the 14th century, the mosque was integral to the city’s importance as a spiritual and intellectual center in the 15th and 16th centuries. Today, the mosque is vulnerable to fighting and rapid urbanization in the region. The WMF hopes to draw attention to this, and to protect this precious monument.

My online journey then took me to the Christ Church Cathedral in Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa. Completed in 1879, the Cathedral’s exquisite design makes its history difficult to take in: it lies on the site of what was, until 1873, a major slave market. The Cathedral is now both a place of worship and a memorial to the slaves who suffered there. Recently, large cracks appeared in the Cathedral’s walls. However, with the help of the WMF, they are now repaired.

A very special site on my list was the Damiya Dolmen Field in Jordan, home to 300 stone tombs which date back to 3600 BC. The Damiya Field is in danger of collapse due to mining in the area. However, thanks to pressure from the WMF, the Jordanian government is taking steps to protect it.

Lastly, I found out about the 19th century Alhambra Palace in Santiago, Chile. It replicates parts of the 13th century Alhambra palace in Spain, and, until a major earthquake hit the country in 2010, existed as a cultural institution supporting artists. The effects of the earthquake, together with old age and weather, made the building unsafe and it is currently closed. The WMF hopes that its involvement with the palace can help it to open to the public once again.
There are some words missing in the first paragraph.
Choose the alternative that contains the correct words to complete the paragraph.
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Q3633646 Inglês
Preposition can be defined as a word that governs and usually precedes a noun or pronoun and expresses a relationship with another word or element in the clause. Considering this, select the alternative in which the prepositions are correctly used.
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Q3628177 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
A alternativa em que a expressão destacada complementa uma ação verbal é:
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Q3624406 Inglês
TEXT 2


ACTIVE LEARNING METHODOLOGIES IN ENGLISH CLASSES: INTERACTION IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT


The coronavirus pandemic has intensified the creative use of technological resources that significantly promote dynamic communication among learners. This study investigated the contribution of active methodologies in remote English language classes for the interaction between basic level learners. Based on this goal, we analyzed the resources that promote the linguistic development of students through interaction in virtual environments, based on studies on active methodologies on learning, interaction and teaching of foreign languages and sociocultural theory. Data were generated from an online questionnaire applied to students' interactions in the Google Classroom environment, and the field observation journal of synchronous interactions in Google Meet and were analyzed in the light of grounded theory. By contrasting the instruments, we obtained three global categories that emerged from the comparison and contrast between them: flexibility, autonomy, and interaction. The categories showed that creative tasks developed through active methodologies, such as video production, autonomous activities such as prior access to video classes and flexible tasks such as the activities available in the weekly forums, allowed learners to identify possible errors regarding the use of the language and collaborate with colleagues, solving problems collaboratively and answering questions. The results confirm the contributions of active methodologies in the online environment.


KEYWORDS
active methodologies; remote learning; teaching
English; grounded theory; pandemic.
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https://www.scielo.br/j/alfa/a/Hm848QBzd7khg59gmzSN5KD/?lang=en 
Consider the following excerpt extracted from Text 2:

“The categories showed that creative tasks developed through active methodologies, such as video production, autonomous activities such as prior access to video classes and flexible tasks such as the activities available in the weekly forums, allowed learners to identify possible errors regarding the use of the language and collaborate with colleagues, solving problems collaboratively and answering questions.”

Now choose the only alternative below that could correctly replace the underlined word preserving its original meaning and use in its original context.
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Inside the charming city named 'Europe's highest capital' - with no trains or airports


Most of Europe's capital cities are full of tourists wanting to come and see the beautiful scenery and architecture.


But only one can say it's the highest in the continent.


High up in the Pyrenees mountains, 1,023m (3,356ft) above sea level, is Andorra la Vella, in Andorra.


The capital city - also one of the smallest in Europe - spans just five square miles, making London more than 120 times bigger than it.


And it's very hard to get to - due to the fact that no airport or train station can be found throughout the entire country of Andorra.


But that hasn't stopped 8 to 10 million people visiting the tiny place every year.


The best way of getting to Andorra is by flying to Barcelona, Girona or Lleida, in Spain, or Toulouse, France, and driving from any of them.


And while there, you can take advantage of Avinguda Meritxell, the Shopping Mile, filled with huge department stores and duty-free shopping, as Andorra has one of the lowest VATs in Europe.


One person on Tripadvisor described: 'It is a giant duty free shopping haven.


'Selling cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, perfumes and, more cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, perfumes, and even more clothes, shoes and the likes.


'Very good for local economy, very boring.'


Another draw for tourists to Andorra is the Caldea spa, the largest thermal spa in southern Europe - designed in 1987, using the hot springs that naturally flow in the region.


Here, you'll find indoor saunas, hammams and various types of baths, as well as an outdoor lagoon, surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain views.


The basic package for three hours access starts from ?30.50.


One person on Tripadvisor said: 'Fantastic spa with hydro massage pools and overlapping pools with futuristic design.'


Another visitor, who booked the basic entry, added: 'Very clean, very nicely designed and enjoyable. Absolutely worth it, 3 hours is more than enough.'


For the historians, Andorra's Old Town has a pre-Roman church, called Sant Esteve, dating back to the 9th century.


And Andorra La Vella is also an excellent place to stay if you want to head into the Pyrenees mountains.


When it comes to the weather, don't expect too much sun in Andorra.


In the mountains, the highs are as little as 8C in January and February, with the country having an average annual snowfall of 228cm.


Meanwhile, temperatures peak at 24C in July and August.



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-15003409/Inside-charming-city -named-Europes-highest-capital-no-trains-airports.html (Adapted) 

English teacher Miguel is focusing on grammatical structures found in the Andorra text, particularly prepositions and conjunctions that connect ideas and show relationships between concepts. Students practice identifying these grammatical elements and understanding their functions in creating coherent and cohesive travel writing. The lesson emphasizes how proper use of connectors enhances text comprehension and production.
Which statements are correct?

I."High up in the Pyrenees mountains" demonstrates the use of prepositions to indicate location and position.
II."But that hasn't stopped..." uses a coordinating conjunction to introduce contrasting information.
III."Due to the fact that" functions as a subordinating conjunction expressing cause and effect relationships.
IV."As Andorra has one of the lowest VATs" introduces a reason using a subordinating conjunction.
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Q3616388 Inglês

 Complete the sentences with on, in or at:



Brazilian Independence Day is ____ September 7. _____ Easter, I am going to visit my relatives in the countryside.


I will see you ____ Tuesday morning.


_____ the 60s, there were many great rock bands.


I usually have lunch ____ midday.



The correct sequence is: 

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121: E
122: C
123: D
124: B
125: D
126: B
127: A
128: C
129: C
130: C
131: B
132: B
133: A
134: C
135: B
136: C
137: B
138: A
139: A
140: C