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Q3728564 Inglês
    The public school district in Seattle has filed a novel lawsuit against the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth.
    Seattle Public Schools filed the lawsuit Friday in U.S. District Court. The 91-page complaint says the social media companies have created a public nuisance by targeting their products to children.
    It blames them for worsening mental health and behavioral disorders including anxiety, depression, disordered eating and cyberbullying; making it more difficult to educate students; and forcing schools to take steps such as hiring additional mental health professionals, developing lesson plans about the effects of social media, and providing additional training to teachers.
    "Defendants have successfully exploited the vulnerable brains of youth, hooking tens of millions of students across the country into positive feedback loops of excessive use and abuse of Defendants' social media platforms," the complaint said. "Worse, the content Defendants curate and direct to youth is too often harmful and exploitive ...."
    Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok did not immediately respond to requests for comment Saturday.
  While federal law — Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act — helps protect online companies from liability arising from what third-party users post on their platforms, the lawsuit argues that provision does not protect the tech giants' behavior in this case.
    "Plaintiff is not alleging Defendants are liable for what third-parties have said on Defendants' platforms but, rather, for Defendants' own conduct," the lawsuit said. "Defendants affirmatively recommend and promote harmful content to youth, such as pro-anorexia and eating disorder content."
    The lawsuit says that from 2009 to 2019, there was on average a 30% increase in the number of Seattle Public Schools students who reported feeling "so sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more in a row" that they stopped doing some typical activities.
    The school district is asking the court to order the companies to stop creating the public nuisance, to award damages, and to pay for prevention education and treatment for excessive and problematic use of social media.
    While hundreds of families are pursuing lawsuits against the companies over harms they allege their children have suffered from social media, it's not clear if any other school districts have filed a complaint like Seattle's.
   Internal studies revealed by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen in 2021 showed that the company knew that Instagram negatively affected teenagers by harming their body image and making eating disorders and thoughts of suicide worse. She alleged that the platform prioritized profits over safety and hid its own research from investors and the public. 

Available at: ttps://www.npr.org/2023/01/08/1147735477/seattlesschools-are-suing-tech-giants-for-harming-young-peoplesmental-health
The pronoun “it” (paragraph 3), in "It blames them (...)", refers to:
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Q3728563 Inglês
    The public school district in Seattle has filed a novel lawsuit against the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth.
    Seattle Public Schools filed the lawsuit Friday in U.S. District Court. The 91-page complaint says the social media companies have created a public nuisance by targeting their products to children.
    It blames them for worsening mental health and behavioral disorders including anxiety, depression, disordered eating and cyberbullying; making it more difficult to educate students; and forcing schools to take steps such as hiring additional mental health professionals, developing lesson plans about the effects of social media, and providing additional training to teachers.
    "Defendants have successfully exploited the vulnerable brains of youth, hooking tens of millions of students across the country into positive feedback loops of excessive use and abuse of Defendants' social media platforms," the complaint said. "Worse, the content Defendants curate and direct to youth is too often harmful and exploitive ...."
    Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok did not immediately respond to requests for comment Saturday.
  While federal law — Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act — helps protect online companies from liability arising from what third-party users post on their platforms, the lawsuit argues that provision does not protect the tech giants' behavior in this case.
    "Plaintiff is not alleging Defendants are liable for what third-parties have said on Defendants' platforms but, rather, for Defendants' own conduct," the lawsuit said. "Defendants affirmatively recommend and promote harmful content to youth, such as pro-anorexia and eating disorder content."
    The lawsuit says that from 2009 to 2019, there was on average a 30% increase in the number of Seattle Public Schools students who reported feeling "so sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more in a row" that they stopped doing some typical activities.
    The school district is asking the court to order the companies to stop creating the public nuisance, to award damages, and to pay for prevention education and treatment for excessive and problematic use of social media.
    While hundreds of families are pursuing lawsuits against the companies over harms they allege their children have suffered from social media, it's not clear if any other school districts have filed a complaint like Seattle's.
   Internal studies revealed by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen in 2021 showed that the company knew that Instagram negatively affected teenagers by harming their body image and making eating disorders and thoughts of suicide worse. She alleged that the platform prioritized profits over safety and hid its own research from investors and the public. 

Available at: ttps://www.npr.org/2023/01/08/1147735477/seattlesschools-are-suing-tech-giants-for-harming-young-peoplesmental-health
Considering the text, analyze the items below.

I. The Seattle school district is suing social media companies.
II. Social media companies, such as Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok, have to pay damages to American families.
III. Facebook is unaware of Instagram’s potential negative effects.

The CORRECT statements are:
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Q3728561 Inglês
De acordo com a BNCC — Língua Inglesa, sobre o eixo oralidade, avaliar se as afirmativas são certas (C) ou erradas (E) e assinalar a sequência correspondente.

( ) Envolve as práticas de linguagem em situações de uso oral da língua inglesa.
( ) Tem foco na compreensão (ou escuta) e na produção oral (ou fala).
( ) É articulado pela negociação na construção de significados partilhados pelos interlocutores e/ou participantes envolvidos, sempre necessitando do contato face a face.
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Q3724331 Inglês
Read the excerpt below and choose the sequence containing the most appropriate words to make it coherent.
Ultimately, the decision to ban mobile phones in schools should be made, considering the specific needs and context of the school, the age and maturity of the students, and the potential for alternative solutions to (1)__________ concerns about mobile phone use. While banning cellphones can lead to increased focus, reduced bullying, and better social interaction, it can also limit access to valuable learning tools and hinder communication during emergencies. Educational institutions must consider these factors (2)__________ and strive to find a balanced approach that maximizes the (3)__________ while mitigating the disadvantages. Instead of a complete ban, schools could explore alternatives like designated phone zones, (4)__________ restrictions, or educational programs addressing responsible phone use. Open communication and dialogue among students, teachers, parents, and administrators are crucial to finding a balanced approach within the educational (5)__________. 
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Q3724330 Inglês

Read Text A and answer the question.

 

Text A

Brazil joins growing list of countries banning cellphones in schools

 

(1)        A bill that bans students from using cellphones in schools was signed into law in Brazil on Monday, the latest example of lawmakers limiting young people’s use of personal technology in the classroom, amongst growing concern about its effect on education and wellbeing.

(2)        Brazil’s Education Ministry said in a statement that the law “aims to safeguard the mental, physical and psychological health of children and adolescents.” The law prohibits all students in public and private elementary and secondary schools from using portable electronic devices throughout the school day, the ministry said, though it allows for their educational use and some other exceptions.

(3)        Brazil joins several countries that have banned the personal use of cellphones in schools — including the Netherlands, Italy, and France — though there are questions as to whether phone bans are effective in achieving their aims.

(4)        On the one hand, the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recommended in 2023 that smartphones only be allowed during class time for learning activities. “Even just having a mobile phone nearby with notifications coming through is enough to result in students losing their attention from the task at hand,” it said in a statement.

(5)        Despite the concern, an August (2024) global literature review by researchers at three universities in Queensland, Australia, found that there have been limited high-quality studies on the issue. “The evidence for banning mobile phones for the mental health and well-being of students is inconclusive and based only on anecdotes or perceptions, rather than the recorded incidence of mental illness,” authors Marilyn Campbell, professor of early-childhood and inclusive education at the Queensland University of Technology. “Mobile phones are an integral part of our lives,” they added. “We need to be teaching children about appropriate use of phones, rather than simply banning them.”

 

(Adapted from: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/14/brazil-cellphoneschool-ban/

Which excerpt from the text is written in the passive voice?
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Q3724329 Inglês

Read Text A and answer the question.

 

Text A

Brazil joins growing list of countries banning cellphones in schools

 

(1)        A bill that bans students from using cellphones in schools was signed into law in Brazil on Monday, the latest example of lawmakers limiting young people’s use of personal technology in the classroom, amongst growing concern about its effect on education and wellbeing.

(2)        Brazil’s Education Ministry said in a statement that the law “aims to safeguard the mental, physical and psychological health of children and adolescents.” The law prohibits all students in public and private elementary and secondary schools from using portable electronic devices throughout the school day, the ministry said, though it allows for their educational use and some other exceptions.

(3)        Brazil joins several countries that have banned the personal use of cellphones in schools — including the Netherlands, Italy, and France — though there are questions as to whether phone bans are effective in achieving their aims.

(4)        On the one hand, the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recommended in 2023 that smartphones only be allowed during class time for learning activities. “Even just having a mobile phone nearby with notifications coming through is enough to result in students losing their attention from the task at hand,” it said in a statement.

(5)        Despite the concern, an August (2024) global literature review by researchers at three universities in Queensland, Australia, found that there have been limited high-quality studies on the issue. “The evidence for banning mobile phones for the mental health and well-being of students is inconclusive and based only on anecdotes or perceptions, rather than the recorded incidence of mental illness,” authors Marilyn Campbell, professor of early-childhood and inclusive education at the Queensland University of Technology. “Mobile phones are an integral part of our lives,” they added. “We need to be teaching children about appropriate use of phones, rather than simply banning them.”

 

(Adapted from: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/14/brazil-cellphoneschool-ban/

Which option correctly replaces the highlighted connective in paragraphs 1-5, without changing the meaning of the sentence?
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Q3724328 Inglês

Read Text A and answer the question.

 

Text A

Brazil joins growing list of countries banning cellphones in schools

 

(1)        A bill that bans students from using cellphones in schools was signed into law in Brazil on Monday, the latest example of lawmakers limiting young people’s use of personal technology in the classroom, amongst growing concern about its effect on education and wellbeing.

(2)        Brazil’s Education Ministry said in a statement that the law “aims to safeguard the mental, physical and psychological health of children and adolescents.” The law prohibits all students in public and private elementary and secondary schools from using portable electronic devices throughout the school day, the ministry said, though it allows for their educational use and some other exceptions.

(3)        Brazil joins several countries that have banned the personal use of cellphones in schools — including the Netherlands, Italy, and France — though there are questions as to whether phone bans are effective in achieving their aims.

(4)        On the one hand, the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recommended in 2023 that smartphones only be allowed during class time for learning activities. “Even just having a mobile phone nearby with notifications coming through is enough to result in students losing their attention from the task at hand,” it said in a statement.

(5)        Despite the concern, an August (2024) global literature review by researchers at three universities in Queensland, Australia, found that there have been limited high-quality studies on the issue. “The evidence for banning mobile phones for the mental health and well-being of students is inconclusive and based only on anecdotes or perceptions, rather than the recorded incidence of mental illness,” authors Marilyn Campbell, professor of early-childhood and inclusive education at the Queensland University of Technology. “Mobile phones are an integral part of our lives,” they added. “We need to be teaching children about appropriate use of phones, rather than simply banning them.”

 

(Adapted from: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/14/brazil-cellphoneschool-ban/

Which option best summarizes the sequence of ideas presented in Text A throughout paragraphs 1-5?
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Q3724327 Inglês

Read Text A and answer the question.

 

Text A

Brazil joins growing list of countries banning cellphones in schools

 

(1)        A bill that bans students from using cellphones in schools was signed into law in Brazil on Monday, the latest example of lawmakers limiting young people’s use of personal technology in the classroom, amongst growing concern about its effect on education and wellbeing.

(2)        Brazil’s Education Ministry said in a statement that the law “aims to safeguard the mental, physical and psychological health of children and adolescents.” The law prohibits all students in public and private elementary and secondary schools from using portable electronic devices throughout the school day, the ministry said, though it allows for their educational use and some other exceptions.

(3)        Brazil joins several countries that have banned the personal use of cellphones in schools — including the Netherlands, Italy, and France — though there are questions as to whether phone bans are effective in achieving their aims.

(4)        On the one hand, the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recommended in 2023 that smartphones only be allowed during class time for learning activities. “Even just having a mobile phone nearby with notifications coming through is enough to result in students losing their attention from the task at hand,” it said in a statement.

(5)        Despite the concern, an August (2024) global literature review by researchers at three universities in Queensland, Australia, found that there have been limited high-quality studies on the issue. “The evidence for banning mobile phones for the mental health and well-being of students is inconclusive and based only on anecdotes or perceptions, rather than the recorded incidence of mental illness,” authors Marilyn Campbell, professor of early-childhood and inclusive education at the Queensland University of Technology. “Mobile phones are an integral part of our lives,” they added. “We need to be teaching children about appropriate use of phones, rather than simply banning them.”

 

(Adapted from: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/14/brazil-cellphoneschool-ban/

What is the main idea of Text A?
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Q3723117 Inglês

Among the following statements, there is one that best reflects the primary focus of ESP in language teaching, which is: 

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Q3723116 Inglês

The option which best characterizes a core principle of humanistic approaches to English language teaching is:

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Q3723115 Inglês

“The foundational concept of communicative competence was introduced by Dell Hymes in the 1970s and later elaborated by Michael Canale and Merrill Swain in the 1980s”.



The concept of communicative competence primarily refers to the ability to: 

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Q3723114 Inglês

The expressions phrasal verb and prepositional verb refer to verbs combined with an adverbial or prepositional particle, creating a unit whose overall meaning is often distinct from the meanings of its individual components. In “Despite initial opposition, the committee finally accepted the proposal after several rounds of negotiation”, the verb accepted can be most appropriately replaced by the phrasal verb:

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Q3723113 Inglês

While used to, be used to, and get used to may sound alike, their grammatical structures differ significantly. The correct sentence using one of these structures is:  

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Q3723112 Inglês

Understanding the correct use of relative pronouns in context, including restrictive and non-restrictive clauses and the placement of prepositions, is essential. Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct and grammatically appropriate use of relative pronouns:  

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Q3723111 Inglês

In the English language, many words are similar in spelling or sound but differ in meaning and usage. These words often confused can cause misunderstandings, especially when subtle differences affect the clarity of communication. Knowing their correct use is essential in academic and professional English. Common examples include affect vs. effect, allude vs. elude and compliment vs. complement. The sentence that correctly uses two of these commonly confused words is:

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Q3723110 Inglês

“Climate change remains one of the most pressing issues facing humanity today. If governments worldwide commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, there is a chance that global temperature increases can be limited to safer levels. However, if current trends continue unchecked, the consequences will be catastrophic, affecting ecosystems and societies alike. Scientists emphasize that, if early mitigation measures had been implemented decades ago, the severity of current impacts could have been significantly reduced.”


The sentence which correctly uses a conditional structure and maintains the intended meaning based on the context above is:  

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Q3723109 Inglês

“The recent symposium on global governance highlighted numerous misconceptions about international policy-making, revealing that many stakeholders remained disenfranchised despite efforts to increase participation. Furthermore, the unprecedented scale of challenges demands restructuring of traditional diplomatic frameworks.


Experts stressed the need for incontrovertible evidence to support claims, warning that noncompliance with agreed protocols could severely undermine collective progress.”


Analyzing the prefixation of the highlighted words in the passage above, among the following statements, the most accurate one is:

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Q3723108 Inglês

“At the commencement of each academic year, students are required to complete the registration dossier, presenting certified copies of identity documents and proof of residence at the administration desk. Staff will process applications according to the published timetable; adherence to these deadlines is mandatory to secure course placement. Students are expected to observe punctuality, comply with curricular requirements, and consult their tutors proactively should difficulties arise. It is imperative that laboratory protocols and library regulations be respected: noncompliance may lead to restricted access or disciplinary measures. These procedural directives are issued to ensure the orderly functioning of the school and to guarantee equitable access to educational resources”.



Indicate which textual typology predominates throughout the text above, taking into account its communicative purpose within the school environment.  

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Q3723107 Inglês

“In the recent publication, the committee reviewed several proposals aimed at improving urban sustainability. While the majority favored the initiative led by the Green Future Foundation, it was the economic feasibility report submitted by the independent consultants that ultimately influenced their decision. Despite some reservations, the board members acknowledged that it was comprehensive and thoroughly researched, lending credibility to the project”.



In the sentence “Despite some reservations, the board members acknowledged that it was comprehensive and thoroughly researched, lending credibility to the project”, the pronoun “it” most logically refers to: 

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Q3723106 Inglês

"The new software implementation delayed our project timeline significantly. The team underestimated the complexity of integrating legacy systems."


Choose the appropriate conjunction to combine the statements into a single sentence that preserves the intended logical relationship: 

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Respostas
2901: D
2902: A
2903: A
2904: C
2905: A
2906: E
2907: C
2908: D
2909: B
2910: A
2911: D
2912: B
2913: C
2914: D
2915: A
2916: B
2917: D
2918: C
2919: A
2920: A