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Q2510819 Inglês
Global Warming: A Threat to Our Planet



Global warming, also known as climate change, is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. It refers to the gradual increase in the Earth's average temperature due to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. This phenomenon has far-reaching consequences for the environment, ecosystems, and human societies worldwide.


The primary cause of global warming is the emission of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, leading to a rise in temperatures and changes in weather patterns. The consequences of global warming include rising sea levels, melting ice caps and glaciers, more frequent and severe weather events, and disruptions to ecosystems and biodiversity.


The impacts of global warming are already being felt around the world. Coastal communities are experiencing increased flooding and erosion due to rising sea levels, while farmers are facing challenges such as droughts, heatwaves, and crop failures. Furthermore, vulnerable populations, including the poor, elderly, and marginalized communities, are disproportionately aƯected by the impacts of climate change.


Addressing global warming requires urgent and coordinated action at local, national, and international levels. This includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving energy eƯiciency, protecting and restoring forests, and implementing policies to promote sustainable development. Additionally, adaptation measures, such as building resilient infrastructure and enhancing disaster preparedness, are essential to mitigate the impacts of climate change on communities and ecosystems.


In conclusion, global warming poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of our planet and future generations. It is imperative that we take decisive action to address this crisis and work together to build a more sustainable and resilient world for all. By adopting sustainable practices and investing in clean energy solutions, we can mitigate the impacts of climate change and safeguard the future of our planet. 
What are the main causes of global warming, according to the text?
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Q2510818 Inglês
Qual das alternativas abaixo apresenta a melhor tradução para um dos “phrasal verbs” mais utilizados no inglês GIVE UP?  
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Q2509373 Inglês
In the image below we can see a boy talking to the “Google Home Mini”, which is an electronic device, and then with a tiger: 
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Which of the alternatives below correctly fills out the gaps in the dialogue, from top to bottom?
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Q2508888 Inglês
Read Text II for question.

TEXT II 

This study intended to investigate the language learning strategies used by learners of English as a foreign language, aiming to find the amount of strategies and the domain differences of the strategies used; to reveal the link between strategy use and success levels; and to find out the difference in strategy use between genders and its influence on their achievement in English. 257 (153 male, 104 female) students from Atılım University English Preparatory School participated in the study. At the time of the study all the participants were in the same proficiency level, and were distributed to different classes of the same level. The data were gathered through strategy inventory for language learning (SILL) of Oxford (1990), which was translated to Turkish by Cesur and Fer (2007). The instrument, based on Oxford’s (1990) classification of the language learning strategies, is composed of 50 items in six subscales. The participants responded to the inventory before the end of the level they were in. The data were analyzed through SPSS (15.0) to find the relationship of language learning strategies, gender and achievement in learning the target language. To reveal the interconnections between these factors, independent t-tests and an ANOVA test, along with post hoc procedures were performed on the gathered data. The findings of the study revealed that use of language learning strategies are positively effective in success in English, that females were significantly more successful than males in terms of achievement tests, and that they used more language learning strategies in learning English. Depending on the statistical results, it is discovered that there is a significant connection between gender, language learning strategies and achievement in English.

Available at: https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/18929 (adapted)


What was the study’s conclusion regarding the use of language learning strategies and success in English?
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Q2508887 Inglês
Read Text II for question.

TEXT II 

This study intended to investigate the language learning strategies used by learners of English as a foreign language, aiming to find the amount of strategies and the domain differences of the strategies used; to reveal the link between strategy use and success levels; and to find out the difference in strategy use between genders and its influence on their achievement in English. 257 (153 male, 104 female) students from Atılım University English Preparatory School participated in the study. At the time of the study all the participants were in the same proficiency level, and were distributed to different classes of the same level. The data were gathered through strategy inventory for language learning (SILL) of Oxford (1990), which was translated to Turkish by Cesur and Fer (2007). The instrument, based on Oxford’s (1990) classification of the language learning strategies, is composed of 50 items in six subscales. The participants responded to the inventory before the end of the level they were in. The data were analyzed through SPSS (15.0) to find the relationship of language learning strategies, gender and achievement in learning the target language. To reveal the interconnections between these factors, independent t-tests and an ANOVA test, along with post hoc procedures were performed on the gathered data. The findings of the study revealed that use of language learning strategies are positively effective in success in English, that females were significantly more successful than males in terms of achievement tests, and that they used more language learning strategies in learning English. Depending on the statistical results, it is discovered that there is a significant connection between gender, language learning strategies and achievement in English.

Available at: https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/18929 (adapted)


How was the relationship between gender and the use of language learning strategies described in the study?
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Q2508886 Inglês
Read Text II for question.

TEXT II 

This study intended to investigate the language learning strategies used by learners of English as a foreign language, aiming to find the amount of strategies and the domain differences of the strategies used; to reveal the link between strategy use and success levels; and to find out the difference in strategy use between genders and its influence on their achievement in English. 257 (153 male, 104 female) students from Atılım University English Preparatory School participated in the study. At the time of the study all the participants were in the same proficiency level, and were distributed to different classes of the same level. The data were gathered through strategy inventory for language learning (SILL) of Oxford (1990), which was translated to Turkish by Cesur and Fer (2007). The instrument, based on Oxford’s (1990) classification of the language learning strategies, is composed of 50 items in six subscales. The participants responded to the inventory before the end of the level they were in. The data were analyzed through SPSS (15.0) to find the relationship of language learning strategies, gender and achievement in learning the target language. To reveal the interconnections between these factors, independent t-tests and an ANOVA test, along with post hoc procedures were performed on the gathered data. The findings of the study revealed that use of language learning strategies are positively effective in success in English, that females were significantly more successful than males in terms of achievement tests, and that they used more language learning strategies in learning English. Depending on the statistical results, it is discovered that there is a significant connection between gender, language learning strategies and achievement in English.

Available at: https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/18929 (adapted)


What is the main topic of this passage? 
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Q2508885 Inglês

Considering the following sentences, which one of the alternatives presents only the adequate choices of comparison for each sentence?


I- The Beatles are definitely the best British band of all time.


II- I disagree, because I believe Queen was better.


III- There is no point in arguing about that when we all know Led Zepellin was the least appreciated.

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Q2508884 Inglês

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:


The classes allow language students from many different countries to communicate ______________.

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Q2508883 Inglês

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:


___________ people trying to get into the stores at Black Friday last year.

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Q2508882 Inglês

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:


If I had known how difficult this test was, I ___________ it.

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Q2508881 Inglês

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:


Lisa ___________ she would be late for our meeting.

She _____________ she was not feeling well.  

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Q2508880 Inglês

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:


During the military regimen, the police __________ arrest you for criticizing the president.

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Q2508879 Inglês

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:


When I went to the backyard, I found that the pool _____________.

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Q2508878 Inglês
Look at the sentences and choose the alternative that presents the CORRECT TENSE: 
“I’m contacting you to inform that my sister, Heather, and her family ____________ next Friday as part of their journey around the country. By the time they get here they ____________ to Wisconsin.”
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Q2508877 Inglês
How is motivation defined in the text?
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Q2508876 Inglês
The word “therefore” used in the text can be substituted, without change in meaning, by which one of the following? 
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Q2508875 Inglês
What does the term “willingness” most closely mean in the context of this text?
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Q2508874 Inglês
What does the “L2 Motivational Self System” primarily involve?
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Q2508488 Inglês
In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since. 'Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,' he told me, 'just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you’ve had.'


In the passage, which word is an adverb that modifies the verb 'told'?
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Q2508487 Inglês
'If more people switch to electric vehicles, __________.' in order to correctly express the intended consequence of reduced carbon emissions?
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Respostas
7201: A
7202: B
7203: B
7204: A
7205: C
7206: A
7207: B
7208: D
7209: E
7210: B
7211: C
7212: A
7213: B
7214: E
7215: A
7216: D
7217: C
7218: A
7219: C
7220: A