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Q3350562 Inglês
During rough seas, the first officer advises the captain to adjust the ship's ballast. What is the function of the ballast in maritime operations?
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Q3350561 Inglês
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.

Cargo ship stuck in river after tide falls

A cargo ship travelling through Cambridgeshire has become stuck in a river.

The Baltic Arrow is currently in the River Nene, Wisbech, after the captain reported "grounding" at about 08:49 BST on Tuesday.

The cargo ship was sailing from Riga, in Latvia, to the Port of Wisbech with timber in packs.

A port spokesperson said it was a "rare situation" but because the tide had fallen the plan was to wait "until [the] vessel is afloat at next high water to free her from the banks".

The cargo ship was being sailed under the flag of St Kitts and Nevis to the Port of Wisbech.

Six crew members and two local pilots were on board.

There have been no reported injuries on the 80-metre (262ft) long vessel and the captain has not reported any damage.

A spokesperson from Wisbech Port added that a full investigation will be carried out to find out why it grounded.

They said: "Since tide has fallen away, plan is to wait until vessel is afloat at next high water to free her from banks with additional tug assistance and continue her pilotage safely into Wisbech Port.

"This is a rare situation to happen at Wisbech. We hope to have vessel freed this evening and bring her alongside for discharging as usual."

Grounding can be described as the vessel no longer being afloat and the hull of the ship touching the river bed.

On this occasion, it was down to the tide going out whilst part of the vessel was in contact with the bank, the port spokesperson said.

They added: "All berths at Wisbech port are NAABSA berths which stands for 'not always afloat but safely aground' so technically all vessels ground whilst moored here during low water.

"The river bed is very soft and sludgy here and the vessel is designed to safely ground so we are confident of no ongoing issues."


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxww2rnxzvlo
According to the text, why did the cargo ship Baltic Arrow become stuck in the River Nene? 
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Q3350560 Inglês
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.

Cargo ship stuck in river after tide falls

A cargo ship travelling through Cambridgeshire has become stuck in a river.

The Baltic Arrow is currently in the River Nene, Wisbech, after the captain reported "grounding" at about 08:49 BST on Tuesday.

The cargo ship was sailing from Riga, in Latvia, to the Port of Wisbech with timber in packs.

A port spokesperson said it was a "rare situation" but because the tide had fallen the plan was to wait "until [the] vessel is afloat at next high water to free her from the banks".

The cargo ship was being sailed under the flag of St Kitts and Nevis to the Port of Wisbech.

Six crew members and two local pilots were on board.

There have been no reported injuries on the 80-metre (262ft) long vessel and the captain has not reported any damage.

A spokesperson from Wisbech Port added that a full investigation will be carried out to find out why it grounded.

They said: "Since tide has fallen away, plan is to wait until vessel is afloat at next high water to free her from banks with additional tug assistance and continue her pilotage safely into Wisbech Port.

"This is a rare situation to happen at Wisbech. We hope to have vessel freed this evening and bring her alongside for discharging as usual."

Grounding can be described as the vessel no longer being afloat and the hull of the ship touching the river bed.

On this occasion, it was down to the tide going out whilst part of the vessel was in contact with the bank, the port spokesperson said.

They added: "All berths at Wisbech port are NAABSA berths which stands for 'not always afloat but safely aground' so technically all vessels ground whilst moored here during low water.

"The river bed is very soft and sludgy here and the vessel is designed to safely ground so we are confident of no ongoing issues."


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxww2rnxzvlo
What reassurance does the port spokesperson give about the situation?
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Q3350559 Inglês
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.

Cargo ship stuck in river after tide falls

A cargo ship travelling through Cambridgeshire has become stuck in a river.

The Baltic Arrow is currently in the River Nene, Wisbech, after the captain reported "grounding" at about 08:49 BST on Tuesday.

The cargo ship was sailing from Riga, in Latvia, to the Port of Wisbech with timber in packs.

A port spokesperson said it was a "rare situation" but because the tide had fallen the plan was to wait "until [the] vessel is afloat at next high water to free her from the banks".

The cargo ship was being sailed under the flag of St Kitts and Nevis to the Port of Wisbech.

Six crew members and two local pilots were on board.

There have been no reported injuries on the 80-metre (262ft) long vessel and the captain has not reported any damage.

A spokesperson from Wisbech Port added that a full investigation will be carried out to find out why it grounded.

They said: "Since tide has fallen away, plan is to wait until vessel is afloat at next high water to free her from banks with additional tug assistance and continue her pilotage safely into Wisbech Port.

"This is a rare situation to happen at Wisbech. We hope to have vessel freed this evening and bring her alongside for discharging as usual."

Grounding can be described as the vessel no longer being afloat and the hull of the ship touching the river bed.

On this occasion, it was down to the tide going out whilst part of the vessel was in contact with the bank, the port spokesperson said.

They added: "All berths at Wisbech port are NAABSA berths which stands for 'not always afloat but safely aground' so technically all vessels ground whilst moored here during low water.

"The river bed is very soft and sludgy here and the vessel is designed to safely ground so we are confident of no ongoing issues."


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxww2rnxzvlo
In the sentence: "Grounding can be described as the vessel no longer being afloat and the hull of the ship touching the river bed," what does the word "grounding" mean in the context of the text?
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Q3350558 Inglês
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.

Cargo ship stuck in river after tide falls

A cargo ship travelling through Cambridgeshire has become stuck in a river.

The Baltic Arrow is currently in the River Nene, Wisbech, after the captain reported "grounding" at about 08:49 BST on Tuesday.

The cargo ship was sailing from Riga, in Latvia, to the Port of Wisbech with timber in packs.

A port spokesperson said it was a "rare situation" but because the tide had fallen the plan was to wait "until [the] vessel is afloat at next high water to free her from the banks".

The cargo ship was being sailed under the flag of St Kitts and Nevis to the Port of Wisbech.

Six crew members and two local pilots were on board.

There have been no reported injuries on the 80-metre (262ft) long vessel and the captain has not reported any damage.

A spokesperson from Wisbech Port added that a full investigation will be carried out to find out why it grounded.

They said: "Since tide has fallen away, plan is to wait until vessel is afloat at next high water to free her from banks with additional tug assistance and continue her pilotage safely into Wisbech Port.

"This is a rare situation to happen at Wisbech. We hope to have vessel freed this evening and bring her alongside for discharging as usual."

Grounding can be described as the vessel no longer being afloat and the hull of the ship touching the river bed.

On this occasion, it was down to the tide going out whilst part of the vessel was in contact with the bank, the port spokesperson said.

They added: "All berths at Wisbech port are NAABSA berths which stands for 'not always afloat but safely aground' so technically all vessels ground whilst moored here during low water.

"The river bed is very soft and sludgy here and the vessel is designed to safely ground so we are confident of no ongoing issues."


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxww2rnxzvlo
In the sentence: "This is a rare situation to happen at Wisbech," the word "rare" is closest in meaning to:
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Q3350557 Inglês
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.

Cargo ship stuck in river after tide falls

A cargo ship travelling through Cambridgeshire has become stuck in a river.

The Baltic Arrow is currently in the River Nene, Wisbech, after the captain reported "grounding" at about 08:49 BST on Tuesday.

The cargo ship was sailing from Riga, in Latvia, to the Port of Wisbech with timber in packs.

A port spokesperson said it was a "rare situation" but because the tide had fallen the plan was to wait "until [the] vessel is afloat at next high water to free her from the banks".

The cargo ship was being sailed under the flag of St Kitts and Nevis to the Port of Wisbech.

Six crew members and two local pilots were on board.

There have been no reported injuries on the 80-metre (262ft) long vessel and the captain has not reported any damage.

A spokesperson from Wisbech Port added that a full investigation will be carried out to find out why it grounded.

They said: "Since tide has fallen away, plan is to wait until vessel is afloat at next high water to free her from banks with additional tug assistance and continue her pilotage safely into Wisbech Port.

"This is a rare situation to happen at Wisbech. We hope to have vessel freed this evening and bring her alongside for discharging as usual."

Grounding can be described as the vessel no longer being afloat and the hull of the ship touching the river bed.

On this occasion, it was down to the tide going out whilst part of the vessel was in contact with the bank, the port spokesperson said.

They added: "All berths at Wisbech port are NAABSA berths which stands for 'not always afloat but safely aground' so technically all vessels ground whilst moored here during low water.

"The river bed is very soft and sludgy here and the vessel is designed to safely ground so we are confident of no ongoing issues."


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxww2rnxzvlo
What is the planned course of action to free the Baltic Arrow from the riverbank?
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Q3350466 Inglês

Considere a seguinte situação:


Em um contexto de comunicação intercultural, um profissional de relações internacionais foi designado para mediar uma negociação complexa entre uma empresa brasileira e uma empresa americana. Durante a reunião, ambas as partes expressaram suas expectativas e preocupações por meio de diferentes estilos comunicativos, refletindo as nuances culturais de seus respectivos países. O representante da empresa brasileira, ao apresentar propostas, utilizou uma abordagem indireta, fazendo uso de metáforas e expressões idiomáticas comuns na cultura brasileira. Por outro lado, o representante americano adotou uma postura mais direta e objetiva, preferindo detalhar números e fatos concretos. Ao final da reunião, o mediador percebeu que, apesar das divergências iniciais, ambas as partes alcançaram um entendimento mútuo, demonstrando habilidades de adaptação e compreensão intercultural.


Considerando o exposto, qual princípio fundamental das relações contextuais foi crucial para o sucesso da comunicação nesse cenário? 

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Q3350465 Inglês

Identify the correct usage of the word in the following sentence:


The teacher's ________ of the students' hard work brightened their day.


Select the correct alternative.

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Q3350464 Inglês

Read the following passage and answer the question below:


"In the annual meeting, the speaker decided to address the crucial issues that had been plaguing the company. As he spoke, the atmosphere in the room became tense, with many attendees exchanging concerned glances. Suddenly, a loud noise echoed through the hall, distracting everyone from the speaker's words. It turned out that a balloon had burst near the entrance, causing a brief moment of chaos."


What is the most likely meaning of the word "burst" in the context of the passage? 

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Q3350462 Inglês

Considere a seguinte situação:


Durante uma aula de Língua Inglesa, a professora decide realizar uma atividade para desenvolver a habilidade de produção oral dos alunos. Ela propõe que cada estudante escolha um objeto pessoal significativo e, sem revelar o objeto, descreva-o aos colegas usando apenas o idioma inglês. No entanto, para tornar o desafio mais interessante, a professora estabelece que os alunos não podem usar palavras relacionadas diretamente ao objeto em suas descrições.


A opção mais adequada para enfrentar o desafio proposto pela professora e promover a habilidade de produção oral dos alunos seria:

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Q3350460 Inglês

Julgue as sentenças abaixo como VERDADEIRAS ou FALSAS.


(__) A estratégia Reading for Detail busca obter uma visão geral e rápida do conteúdo.


(__) A estratégia Skimming busca compreender profundamente o conteúdo, prestando atenção a detalhes específicos.


(__) A estratégia Scanning busca localizar informações específicas.


A sequência CORRETA é:

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Q3350459 Inglês

Considerando os apontamentos da Base Curricular Nacional Comum BNCC, julgue as sentenças abaixo como VERDADEIRAS ou FALSAS.


(__)O status de inglês como língua materna e franca implica deslocá-la de um modelo ideal de falante, considerando a importância da cultura no ensino-aprendizagem da língua e buscando manter aspectos relativos à "correção", "precisão" e "proficiência" linguística.


(__)Aprender a língua inglesa propicia a criação de novas formas de engajamento e participação dos alunos em um mundo social cada vez mais globalizado e plural, em que as fronteiras entre países e interesses pessoais, locais, regionais, nacionais e transnacionais estão cada vez mais difusas e contraditórias.


(__)A oralidade proporciona o desenvolvimento de uma série de comportamentos e atitudes − como arriscar-se e se fazer compreender, dar voz e vez ao outro, entender e acolher a perspectiva do outro, superar mal-entendidos e lidar com a insegurança, por exemplo.


A sequência CORRETA é: 

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Q3350457 Inglês
 In the realm of lexicography, identify the word that best encapsulates the following definition: "A state of being excessively self-centered or absorbed in one's own thoughts and interests to the detriment of others, often manifested as a disregard for social norms." 
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Q3350456 Inglês

Consider the following scenario:


You, as a representative of your company, are negotiating a complex contract with a potential overseas partner. The negotiation involves discussing terms, conditions, and contractual obligations. The language proficiency skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing are put to the test.


Listening: The overseas partner provides detailed information regarding their expectations and concerns. They speak at a moderate pace, covering various aspects of the contract. You need to comprehend the nuances and details shared during the negotiation.


Speaking: You are required to articulate your company's position clearly, respond to queries, and express your concerns effectively. Fluency, pronunciation, and the ability to convey complex ideas play a crucial role in this segment.


Reading: Both parties exchange written proposals, legal documents, and other relevant materials during the negotiation. Your ability to quickly comprehend the written content, identify key points, and respond appropriately is essential.


Writing: As part of the negotiation process, you need to draft an official letter summarizing the key points discussed, confirming agreements, and addressing any outstanding issues. Precision in conveying your thoughts in writing is fundamental.


Which of the following represents a challenge in the Speaking segment of the negotiation?

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Q3350455 Inglês

Consider the following sentence:


"Throughout his career, Mary ____ a remarkable journey, filled with challenges and triumphs, and her unwavering determination ____ a positive influence not only on her personal growth but also on the success of the projects she ____ involved in."


Which of the following options best completes the sentence while maintaining grammatical accuracy and coherence?

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Q3349248 Inglês

Leia a tira de Calvin e Hobbes. 



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(https://medium.com/@calebwsl_/the-politics-of-calvin-and-hobbes-b032239025cc)



A fala do tigre no último quadrinho menciona “putting prices on the priceless”. Exemplo de algo “priceless” é encontrado na alternativa: 

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Q3349247 Inglês

Read the text to answer question.


    No one who speaks English has any difficulty understanding the meaning of a sentence like ‘It’s warm in here’. We all recognise that it is a comment on the temperature in some place or other. But why it is being said, and what the speaker wishes to convey by saying it, depends entirely on two things: the context in which it is said and what the speaker wants people to understand (...) The meaning of language depends on where it occurs within a larger stretch of discourse, and thus the relationship that the different language elements have with what comes before and after them. In other words, speakers and writers have to be able to operate with more than just words and grammar; they have to be able to string utterances together.

    Our ability to function properly in conversation or writing depends not only on reacting to the context in which we are using the language, but also on the relationship between words and ideas in longer texts.

    Words can also mean more than one thing, for example, ‘book’ (= something to read, to reserve, a list of bets, etc.), ‘beat’ (= to win, to hit, to mix, e.g. an egg, the ‘pulse’ of music/a heart) and ‘can’ (= ability, permission, probability – and a container made of metal). Notice that, in these examples, not only can the same form have many meanings, but it can also be different parts of speech.

    With so many available meanings for words and grammatical forms, it is the context the word occurs in which determines which of these meanings is being referred to. If we say, ‘I beat him because I ran faster than he did’, ‘beat’ is likely to mean won rather than physically assaulted or mixed (though there is always the possibility of ambiguity, of course).



(Harmer, 1998. Adaptado)

No que diz respeito à coesão, a expressão em negrito no trecho de Harmer (1998) “’beat’ is likely to mean won rather than physically assaulted or mixed “ estabelece para a segunda parte da sentença a seguinte relação com a primeira parte:
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Q3349246 Inglês

Read the text to answer question.


    No one who speaks English has any difficulty understanding the meaning of a sentence like ‘It’s warm in here’. We all recognise that it is a comment on the temperature in some place or other. But why it is being said, and what the speaker wishes to convey by saying it, depends entirely on two things: the context in which it is said and what the speaker wants people to understand (...) The meaning of language depends on where it occurs within a larger stretch of discourse, and thus the relationship that the different language elements have with what comes before and after them. In other words, speakers and writers have to be able to operate with more than just words and grammar; they have to be able to string utterances together.

    Our ability to function properly in conversation or writing depends not only on reacting to the context in which we are using the language, but also on the relationship between words and ideas in longer texts.

    Words can also mean more than one thing, for example, ‘book’ (= something to read, to reserve, a list of bets, etc.), ‘beat’ (= to win, to hit, to mix, e.g. an egg, the ‘pulse’ of music/a heart) and ‘can’ (= ability, permission, probability – and a container made of metal). Notice that, in these examples, not only can the same form have many meanings, but it can also be different parts of speech.

    With so many available meanings for words and grammatical forms, it is the context the word occurs in which determines which of these meanings is being referred to. If we say, ‘I beat him because I ran faster than he did’, ‘beat’ is likely to mean won rather than physically assaulted or mixed (though there is always the possibility of ambiguity, of course).



(Harmer, 1998. Adaptado)

In paragraph 3, Harmer mentions that “Words can also mean more than one thing”, adding that sometimes these words, although spelt and pronounced in the same way, have different meanings (thus being homonyms) and may belong to different grammatical classes. Example of homonyms with the same grammatical class is found in:
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Q3349245 Inglês

Read the text to answer question.


    No one who speaks English has any difficulty understanding the meaning of a sentence like ‘It’s warm in here’. We all recognise that it is a comment on the temperature in some place or other. But why it is being said, and what the speaker wishes to convey by saying it, depends entirely on two things: the context in which it is said and what the speaker wants people to understand (...) The meaning of language depends on where it occurs within a larger stretch of discourse, and thus the relationship that the different language elements have with what comes before and after them. In other words, speakers and writers have to be able to operate with more than just words and grammar; they have to be able to string utterances together.

    Our ability to function properly in conversation or writing depends not only on reacting to the context in which we are using the language, but also on the relationship between words and ideas in longer texts.

    Words can also mean more than one thing, for example, ‘book’ (= something to read, to reserve, a list of bets, etc.), ‘beat’ (= to win, to hit, to mix, e.g. an egg, the ‘pulse’ of music/a heart) and ‘can’ (= ability, permission, probability – and a container made of metal). Notice that, in these examples, not only can the same form have many meanings, but it can also be different parts of speech.

    With so many available meanings for words and grammatical forms, it is the context the word occurs in which determines which of these meanings is being referred to. If we say, ‘I beat him because I ran faster than he did’, ‘beat’ is likely to mean won rather than physically assaulted or mixed (though there is always the possibility of ambiguity, of course).



(Harmer, 1998. Adaptado)

Gêneros textuais e suas características podem concorrer para mostrar aos alunos questões de adequação no uso da linguagem escrita. A narrativa, por exemplo, tem como característica
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Q3349244 Inglês

Read the text to answer question.


    No one who speaks English has any difficulty understanding the meaning of a sentence like ‘It’s warm in here’. We all recognise that it is a comment on the temperature in some place or other. But why it is being said, and what the speaker wishes to convey by saying it, depends entirely on two things: the context in which it is said and what the speaker wants people to understand (...) The meaning of language depends on where it occurs within a larger stretch of discourse, and thus the relationship that the different language elements have with what comes before and after them. In other words, speakers and writers have to be able to operate with more than just words and grammar; they have to be able to string utterances together.

    Our ability to function properly in conversation or writing depends not only on reacting to the context in which we are using the language, but also on the relationship between words and ideas in longer texts.

    Words can also mean more than one thing, for example, ‘book’ (= something to read, to reserve, a list of bets, etc.), ‘beat’ (= to win, to hit, to mix, e.g. an egg, the ‘pulse’ of music/a heart) and ‘can’ (= ability, permission, probability – and a container made of metal). Notice that, in these examples, not only can the same form have many meanings, but it can also be different parts of speech.

    With so many available meanings for words and grammatical forms, it is the context the word occurs in which determines which of these meanings is being referred to. If we say, ‘I beat him because I ran faster than he did’, ‘beat’ is likely to mean won rather than physically assaulted or mixed (though there is always the possibility of ambiguity, of course).



(Harmer, 1998. Adaptado)

Our choice of words is important, and context and people are two elements that should help us define register. Appropriateness of register is found in:
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Respostas
6601: A
6602: D
6603: A
6604: E
6605: C
6606: D
6607: B
6608: C
6609: D
6610: A
6611: B
6612: E
6613: C
6614: B
6615: D
6616: B
6617: B
6618: C
6619: E
6620: A