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Q3655134 Inglês
'First there is trust, then passion, then death': Why the 'Virgin Queen' never married

Neil Armstrong

Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII, is the only English queen never to have married. The iconic Tudor monarch's last visit to Kenilworth 450 years ago may hold some clues to her solo reign − as revealed in a new art installation at the castle, depicting betrayal, beheadings and an elaborate declaration of love.

On a July evening in 1575, 41-year-old Queen Elizabeth I arrived at Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire, UK, for what would be her longest and last visit. She had given the castle to Robert Dudley in 1563 and granted him the title of Earl of Leicester the following year. Dudley was a great favourite of the Queen and is thought to have been her childhood friend. The precise nature of their close relationship was the subject of much gossip.

Prior to the unmarried Queen's arrival, Dudley had given the magnificent castle a major refurb. New buildings had gone up, a new garden had been created and the estate had been landscaped. And the earl pulled out all the stops to lay on extraordinary entertainment in the form of music, dancing, acrobatics, spectacular fireworks and dramatic interludes performed by costumed actors. On the huge mere surrounding the castle, there was a moving island inhabited by the "Lady of the Lake". There was a 24ft (7.3m) dolphin that concealed musicians, and an 18ft-(5.5m) long swimming mermaid.

No expense was spared. It cost Dudley £1,000 ($1,400) a day − millions in today's money, and the whole extravaganza has been interpreted as an elaborate and expensive courtship display; the 16th-Century ruling class's equivalent of hiring a plane to fly a "Marry Me" banner. "The 1575 festivities were an attempt to woo Elizabeth − marriage is a theme in some of the events," Jeremy Ashbee, head curator of properties at English Heritage, tells the BBC. "Dr Elizabeth Goldring, who has made a detailed study of Lord Leicester, has called it 'his last throw of the dice'."

Dudley's gamble seemed to be going swimmingly, but then everything changed. The highlight of the stay was to have been a masque − or performance − on Wednesday 20 July. It never took place. Was it simply a case of bad weather preventing the event, as the official version had it? Or had the monarch got wind of the subject matter and been angered? The masque featured Diana, goddess of chastity, searching for one of her chaste nymphs, pointedly called Zabetta − a version of the name Elizabeth.

It concluded with a messenger of Juno, goddess of marriage, directly addressing Elizabeth, and imploring her not to follow the path of Diana but to marry instead. Dudley had a certain amount of leeway with the Queen, but this perhaps was going too far. Whatever the reason, the masque never took place, and the revelries were over. The Queen remained in her quarters for a few more days before leaving on 27 July.

Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII, is the only English queen never to have married. She came to power in 1558 at the age of 25, inheriting religious, political and financial problems from her two predecessors, her half-brother, Edward VI (1537-1553), and her half-sister, Mary I (1516-1558).

Advisers and members of Parliament repeatedly urged her to marry to protect England's security. A woman ruling alone? Inconceivable. A queen needed to marry, it was believed, not just to produce a male heir in order to avoid succession disputes but also so that a man could take charge of political and military matters. The entreaties to marry were ceaseless, and numerous matrimonial candidates were suggested or suggested themselves. Elizabeth repeatedly parried, deflected and refused. Why?

It's entirely possible that she simply found the idea of having to obey or defer to a husband − any husband − intolerable. After all, she was very well educated (she learned five languages − French, Italian, Spanish, Latin and Flemish − and had studied history and rhetoric), highly intelligent, proud and fiery. She is said to have declared: "I will have but one mistress here and no master."

Also, Elizabeth knew that a woman could govern perfectly well without a man looking over her shoulder. In the summer of 1544, at Hampton Court, she witnessed the scholarly Katherine Parr, Henry's sixth wife, ruling with full authority while the king was on campaign in France. Katherine was a more than capable regent, and Elizabeth seems to have been profoundly influenced by seeing her stepmother exercising power, and accepting as her due the humble deference of powerful male ministers and courtiers.

Besides, her own immediate family had hardly furnished her with an image of the joys of marriage. Her father had her mother, Anne Boleyn, arrested on trumped-up charges of adultery and conspiracy, and then, shockingly, had her beheaded when Elizabeth was just three years old. Some commentators have suggested that Elizabeth might have been afraid of sex.

In fact, Elizabeth enjoyed the company of handsome men, and could be flirtatious with them. However, she had plenty of reasons to fear pregnancy and childbirth. Childbirth was a very high-risk enterprise in the Tudor era. Jane Seymour, Henry's third wife, died in childbirth, and Katherine Parr died of an illness shortly after giving birth, as had Elizabeth's grandmother, Elizabeth of York.

But there were political reasons, as well as personal, for not marrying. Keeping the country free from the influence of foreign powers may have been a consideration. Also, the prospect of Elizabeth's hand in marriage might have strengthened her negotiating position in her dealings with France, Spain and other nations. Meanwhile, if she'd married an English nobleman (and Dudley might have been a possibility had not his wife, Amy Robsart, died in somewhat suspicious circumstances in 1560), she would have automatically put another English nobleman's nose out-of-joint.

So she kept everyone waiting and wondering. She seems to have had an instinctive grasp of what we now call PR, and liked to present herself as wholly devoted to her realm. From early in her reign she cultivated the image of the Virgin Queen. In 1559 she declared, in response to MPs asking her to marry, that eventually "a marble stone shall declare that a queen, having reigned such a time, lived and died a virgin".

Had the real Elizabeth allowed Dudley to think he might be in with a chance? And what did the Kenilworth visit mean for their relationship? "I don't believe that he felt humiliated by her rejection of his proposal," says Ashbee. "He was happy for an official account of the festivities to be published soon afterwards, and in his will, he stipulated that the castle was to be left exactly as it had been. I rather get the feeling that he saw 1575 as his 'finest hour'. He certainly didn't retire quietly into private life after 1575."

Elizabeth was furious with Dudley for a while when he married Lettice Knollys in 1578 − but she forgave him. When he died, in 1588, she locked herself in her room for so long that her chief adviser ordered that the doors be forced open. And when Elizabeth died in 1603, a note Dudley had sent her shortly before his death was found in a casket she kept by the side of her bed. She had written on it "his last letter".


https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250714-why-the-virgin-queen-nev er-married (adapted)

Consider the following statements about polysemic words and homonyms found in the Elizabeth I text:
I.The word "court" can mean both royal residence and legal proceeding, requiring contextual analysis for proper understanding.
II."Fair" may refer to physical beauty or justice/equality, depending on the historical and linguistic context presented.
III.Polysemic vocabulary should be taught through isolated definitions, avoiding contextual confusion for beginning learners.
IV.Understanding multiple meanings enhances students' reading comprehension and cultural awareness of language evolution.

Which statements are correct?
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Q3652508 Inglês
In the sentence “After three drafts and several peer reviews, the remaining errors were negligible for publication”, infer the meaning of the word “negligible” from context:
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Q3650841 Inglês
In English, some words used in everyday communication are not entirely new creations, but rather shortened versions of longer forms that remain widely understood and accepted. These shortened words often become more common than their original forms, especially in informal contexts. Considering the options below, identify which one illustrates this phenomenon:
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Q3650834 Inglês
In academic English, phrasal verbs often carry meanings that go beyond the literal combination of verb and preposition, demanding contextual interpretation.
Observe the sentence below:

"Despite the unexpected technical problems during the presentation, the team managed to ___ the challenges and deliver the project on time."

Which option correctly completes the sentence with the most appropriate phrasal verb?
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Q3648791 Inglês
Regarding the following words, the stressed syllable is in bold and underlined. Choose the option that is a noun: 
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Q3648788 Inglês

Read the following news report to answer question.


Air Canada flights will resume on Sunday after the government ordered cabin crew to end a strike that caused hundreds of cancellations.


The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) instructed staff to return to work and extended the collective agreement that had expired on 31 March until a new one is negotiated. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, imposing binding arbitration after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked out, leading to about 700 cancellations.

The union accused the government of “caving to corporate pressure” and reiterated demands for higher salaries and payment for ground duties. Air Canada said it had suspended all flights, including those operated by its budget arm Rouge, and warned that full normalization could take several days[...]

Hajdu stated that “stability and supply chains” had to be preserved, while the parties had been “unable to resolve their differences in a timely manner.”[...] The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) criticized the intervention as a violation of charter rights, claiming it would cause “incalculable damage” to workers’ interests.


BBC News. Air Canada flights to resume after union told to end strike. Published on August 17, 2025. Available at: BBC News. Accessed on August 17, 2025.

In the sentence “The Canadian Industrial Relations Board instructed staff to return to work,” the term staff refers to:
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Q3648787 Inglês

Read the following news report to answer question.


Air Canada flights will resume on Sunday after the government ordered cabin crew to end a strike that caused hundreds of cancellations.


The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) instructed staff to return to work and extended the collective agreement that had expired on 31 March until a new one is negotiated. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, imposing binding arbitration after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked out, leading to about 700 cancellations.

The union accused the government of “caving to corporate pressure” and reiterated demands for higher salaries and payment for ground duties. Air Canada said it had suspended all flights, including those operated by its budget arm Rouge, and warned that full normalization could take several days[...]

Hajdu stated that “stability and supply chains” had to be preserved, while the parties had been “unable to resolve their differences in a timely manner.”[...] The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) criticized the intervention as a violation of charter rights, claiming it would cause “incalculable damage” to workers’ interests.


BBC News. Air Canada flights to resume after union told to end strike. Published on August 17, 2025. Available at: BBC News. Accessed on August 17, 2025.

In the report, the word “strike” means: 
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Q3648786 Inglês

Read the following news report to answer question.


Air Canada flights will resume on Sunday after the government ordered cabin crew to end a strike that caused hundreds of cancellations.


The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) instructed staff to return to work and extended the collective agreement that had expired on 31 March until a new one is negotiated. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, imposing binding arbitration after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked out, leading to about 700 cancellations.

The union accused the government of “caving to corporate pressure” and reiterated demands for higher salaries and payment for ground duties. Air Canada said it had suspended all flights, including those operated by its budget arm Rouge, and warned that full normalization could take several days[...]

Hajdu stated that “stability and supply chains” had to be preserved, while the parties had been “unable to resolve their differences in a timely manner.”[...] The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) criticized the intervention as a violation of charter rights, claiming it would cause “incalculable damage” to workers’ interests.


BBC News. Air Canada flights to resume after union told to end strike. Published on August 17, 2025. Available at: BBC News. Accessed on August 17, 2025.

In the passage, the expression “cabin crew” refers to:
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Q3643964 Inglês
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Primate thumbs and brains evolved hand-in-hand

By University of Reading Tue, Aug 26, 2025


University of Reading - Longer thumbs mean bigger brains, scientists have found − revealing how human hands and minds evolved together. Researchers studied 94 different primate species, including fossils and living animals, to understand how our ancestors developed their abilities. They found that species with relatively longer thumbs, which help with gripping small objects precisely, consistently had larger brains. The research, published today (Tuesday, 26 August) in Communications Biology, provides the first direct evidence that manual dexterity and brain evolution are connected across the entire primate lineage, from lemurs to humans. Humans and our extinct relatives boast both extraordinarily long thumbs and exceptionally large brains. However, the link remains strong across all primates: when scientists removed human data from their analysis, the connection between thumb length and brain size remained. 


Dr Joanna Baker, lead author from the University of Reading, said: "We've always known that our big brains and nimble fingers set us apart, but now we can see they didn't evolve separately. As our ancestors got better at picking up and manipulating objects, their brains had to grow to handle these new skills. These abilities have been fine-tuned through millions of years of brain evolution." 


Thumbs linked to thinking, not movement


The scientists made a surprising discovery about which part of the brain grows alongside longer thumbs. They expected longer thumbs to be linked to the cerebellum because it is the region of the brain that controls movement and coordination. Instead, longer thumbs were connected to the neocortex (a complex layered region comprising approximately half the volume of the human brain), which processes sensory information and handles cognition and consciousness. 


It was a surprise that only one of the two major brain regions they thought would be involved actually was. The findings suggest that as primates developed better manual skills for handling objects, their brains had to grow to process and use these new abilities effectively − but further work is needed to establish exactly how the neocortex supports manipulative abilities.


https://popular-archaeology.com/article/primate-thumbs-and-brains-evol ved-hand-in-hand/
 In the passage, the word "dexterity" in the phrase "manual dexterity and brain evolution" means:
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Q3643740 Inglês
Brattleboro archeology project adds to historical narrative of mill workers

BRATTLEBORO — Archeology along the recently restored floodplain on Birge Street helps illustrate the rich industrial history of Brattleboro.

"This research conducted has proven to be a valuable dataset that contributes, in many ways, to shaping the historical narrative of mill workers in Vermont," said Danielle Duguid, project manager and principal investigator with Hartgen Archeological Associates. "Most importantly, it's added direct ties to the families who toiled and prospered living in the lumber yard of the Holden & Martin sawmill."

In a virtual event Thursday, Duguid presented information about her group's discoveries. Hartgen was hired for archeological work of the floodplain restoration project now known as Kikitta Ahki, with funding from the town, Vermont River Conservancy and Vermont Emergency Management. The Brattleboro Historical Society provided information.

Duguid said the archeological site was initially identified during test excavations in 2018 during archeological permitting for the floodplain restoration project.

"The plans for the larger project involve removing many feet of modern and historic fill across the 12 acres of the floodplain to allow natural flooding of the area and prevent catastrophic flooding from overflowing into the rest of downtown Brattleboro, which had occurred in 2011 following Hurricane Irene," she said. "Large scale archeological excavations and research are conducted to preserve as much of the information as possible before the site gets destroyed by the planned development or construction. The information and knowledge that's gained from this effort is then gathered into a large report, discussed with community and given to museums to preserve the history for future generations."

Duguid said indigenous peoples began to set up permanent settlements and built villages in the study area. Her group found a few small fragments of stone tools they used.

Brooks traveling the Connecticut River "provided ease of transportation and more importantly hydropower for the 18th and 19th century settlers along the Whetstone Brook," Duguid said.

"Dozens of saw mills, woolen factories, tanneries and other water powered industries began to pop up during the 18th and 19th century," she said. "Subsequent mill operations ran adjacent to the study area from the 1830s to the 1960s as well as in many more other locations."

John Birge, who the street was named for, constructed a woolen mill in 1838. It changed hands over the years.

In the 19th century, David and Catherine Leahy bought 8 acres of the meadow right next to a mill to build their home. The Irish immigrant couple ended up splitting up, and their land and house were sold to the up-and-coming Holden & Martin Milling Company in 1904. The home housed families employed at the mill.

"With a reputation of investing in their employees," Duguid said of Holden & Martin, "they applauded themselves on providing reasonable priced worker housing throughout Brattleboro, utilizing a rent-to-own model for any of their housing and never defaulting on a loan."

Duguid counted a total of 5,968 architectural artifacts found by her group during excavations. They included wooden beams, slate shingles, window glass, nails, hardware and bricks. These materials "vastly outnumbered the domestic and personal assemblages," Duguid said.

A total of 4,300 nails were catalogued. They're "actually particularly useful for historic archeologists as the shapes and sizes are diagnostic," Duguid said.

Slate discovered by her group was "definitely local to the area," Duguid said. They made the determination based off its color.

"Faunal remains were found throughout the site as well, helping archeologists understand what the families at the Leahy home were consuming," she said. "Through looking at the bones, researchers can determine the species and also examine cut marks and butcher marks for information about how animals were processed."

Duguid said bones from cattle, pig, sheep, goat and horse bones were identified in the approximately 300 final remains analyzed.

Personal items discovered included tobacco pipe stems, leather shoes, children's toys, burnt vinyl records and a rosary. Duguid suggested the large number of toys at the site may indicate they were used to distract families from the dangers of the nearby mill.


https://www.reformer.com/local-news/brattleboro-archeology-project-ad ds-to-historical-narrative-of-mill-workers/article_77f635b9-7b4b-4706-b9 85-66a79d767c62.html
Imagine you are a local journalist asked to write a short note (2− 3 sentences) about the archeological discoveries in Brattleboro for the town's newspaper. Which of the following options demonstrates correct use of vocabulary and verb tense?
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Q3643737 Inglês
Brattleboro archeology project adds to historical narrative of mill workers

BRATTLEBORO — Archeology along the recently restored floodplain on Birge Street helps illustrate the rich industrial history of Brattleboro.

"This research conducted has proven to be a valuable dataset that contributes, in many ways, to shaping the historical narrative of mill workers in Vermont," said Danielle Duguid, project manager and principal investigator with Hartgen Archeological Associates. "Most importantly, it's added direct ties to the families who toiled and prospered living in the lumber yard of the Holden & Martin sawmill."

In a virtual event Thursday, Duguid presented information about her group's discoveries. Hartgen was hired for archeological work of the floodplain restoration project now known as Kikitta Ahki, with funding from the town, Vermont River Conservancy and Vermont Emergency Management. The Brattleboro Historical Society provided information.

Duguid said the archeological site was initially identified during test excavations in 2018 during archeological permitting for the floodplain restoration project.

"The plans for the larger project involve removing many feet of modern and historic fill across the 12 acres of the floodplain to allow natural flooding of the area and prevent catastrophic flooding from overflowing into the rest of downtown Brattleboro, which had occurred in 2011 following Hurricane Irene," she said. "Large scale archeological excavations and research are conducted to preserve as much of the information as possible before the site gets destroyed by the planned development or construction. The information and knowledge that's gained from this effort is then gathered into a large report, discussed with community and given to museums to preserve the history for future generations."

Duguid said indigenous peoples began to set up permanent settlements and built villages in the study area. Her group found a few small fragments of stone tools they used.

Brooks traveling the Connecticut River "provided ease of transportation and more importantly hydropower for the 18th and 19th century settlers along the Whetstone Brook," Duguid said.

"Dozens of saw mills, woolen factories, tanneries and other water powered industries began to pop up during the 18th and 19th century," she said. "Subsequent mill operations ran adjacent to the study area from the 1830s to the 1960s as well as in many more other locations."

John Birge, who the street was named for, constructed a woolen mill in 1838. It changed hands over the years.

In the 19th century, David and Catherine Leahy bought 8 acres of the meadow right next to a mill to build their home. The Irish immigrant couple ended up splitting up, and their land and house were sold to the up-and-coming Holden & Martin Milling Company in 1904. The home housed families employed at the mill.

"With a reputation of investing in their employees," Duguid said of Holden & Martin, "they applauded themselves on providing reasonable priced worker housing throughout Brattleboro, utilizing a rent-to-own model for any of their housing and never defaulting on a loan."

Duguid counted a total of 5,968 architectural artifacts found by her group during excavations. They included wooden beams, slate shingles, window glass, nails, hardware and bricks. These materials "vastly outnumbered the domestic and personal assemblages," Duguid said.

A total of 4,300 nails were catalogued. They're "actually particularly useful for historic archeologists as the shapes and sizes are diagnostic," Duguid said.

Slate discovered by her group was "definitely local to the area," Duguid said. They made the determination based off its color.

"Faunal remains were found throughout the site as well, helping archeologists understand what the families at the Leahy home were consuming," she said. "Through looking at the bones, researchers can determine the species and also examine cut marks and butcher marks for information about how animals were processed."

Duguid said bones from cattle, pig, sheep, goat and horse bones were identified in the approximately 300 final remains analyzed.

Personal items discovered included tobacco pipe stems, leather shoes, children's toys, burnt vinyl records and a rosary. Duguid suggested the large number of toys at the site may indicate they were used to distract families from the dangers of the nearby mill.


https://www.reformer.com/local-news/brattleboro-archeology-project-ad ds-to-historical-narrative-of-mill-workers/article_77f635b9-7b4b-4706-b9 85-66a79d767c62.html
In the passage, the word "site" appears in the description of archeological excavations. Considering that "site" may have multiple meanings in English, which option below correctly contextualizes its meaning in the text?
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Q3628179 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
“Homophones” são palavras que possuem a mesma pronúncia, ainda que diferentes na grafi a e no signifi cado. No trecho “Too much of these can harm your health”, o termo destacado é pronunciado da mesma forma que:
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Q3628176 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 “These fats are essential for brain and heart health”, a palavra destacada poderia ser substituída, sem perda de sentido, por:
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Q3628171 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 expressão que destoa do núcleo compreensível do texto é:
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Ano: 2025 Banca: UNEB Órgão: SEC-BA Prova: UNEB - 2025 - SEC-BA - Professor - Inglês |
Q3626348 Inglês
False cognates, or "false friends", often deceive learners due to visual similarity but divergent meaning. In academic or professional communication, misinterpreting these pairs may lead to serious misunderstandings. Which of the following sentences contains a misuse of a false cognate that significantly alters the intended meaning?
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Ano: 2025 Banca: UNEB Órgão: SEC-BA Prova: UNEB - 2025 - SEC-BA - Professor - Inglês |
Q3626322 Inglês

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LOVE BOMB


Do you fall in love hard and fast? Three signs you're an emophiliac − & five ways to break the destructive lust cycle


 If this happens often, you may have emophilia, AKA a tendency to fall in love quickly and with just about anyone.


And experts warn it can have a negative impact on mental health, leaving people vulnerable and trapped in toxic relationships, or see them darting from one relationship to the next, constantly chasing the thrill of early attraction or that feeling of falling in love.


"When you first fall for someone, you get that rush of the feel-good hormone, serotonin," says Sarah Louise Ryan, dating and relationship expert, matchmaker and psychotherapist.


"This phase of romantic love is really the rose-tinted glasses phase. You are falling for the newness of these just-discovered feelings, just as much as you're falling for the actual person. This is because new and different people bring out different parts of us." 


There's nothing wrong with these emotions, though they do simmer down as we build a relationship.


"In reality, when that spark fades, that is when the real relationship begins," says Sarah.


"But those with emophilia don't ever want that feeling to fizzle out, which can lead them into a volatile position romantically. They either never fully commit and move on to the next partner, or they date multiple people to discover who they have the biggest spark with, all in search of the rush."


The emotional fallout from this pattern can be huge.


The good news is it's possible to stop and change your thinking and actions.


Love At First Sight?


But whatever happened to "love at first sight", you might wonder?


Genuine love at first sight is an instant attraction to someone you might share common values with, find intriguing and are physically attracted to.


It can be with someone who feels safe and calm.


But emophilia is falling in love with the feeling of lust, attention, validation and connection, rather than the person.


"That need for attachment can be intoxicating, but it's important to get to know the person you've fallen for on a deeper level," Sarah says.


"You will feel anxiety when you're not getting that serotonin burst, but if you follow these steps before becoming emotionally attached so quickly, you'll feel better."


When Emophilia Becomes a Problem


 At a time when the dating world feels dire and "true love" is hard to find, is it really all that bad if someone is so open to connection?


The issue is that when emophiliacs fall, they tend not to question the relationship's long-term goals, values or red flags.


This can make them either more likely to jump ship or get stuck in a relationship that was doomed from the start.


"Falling for risky partners may seem appealing, but it can be dangerous when their aim is manipulation and destruction," explains Sarah.


"People with emophilia can be attracted to narcissists, who may lovebomb a new partner by showing excessive amounts of affection and attention. This would be ideal for a person with emophilia. Because they think they're in love, emophiliacs are likely to overlook warnings or advice, even from trusted family and friends. However, when red flags aren't addressed, over time they can become more problematic."


Why Do you Fall so Hard?


Though the exact cause of emophilia is unknown, there are several possible theories.


"It is thought that low serotonin levels in the brain may contribute," says Sarah.


Serotonin is also implicated in conditions including depression and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).


Some people may also be hypersensitive to oxytocin," adds Sarah.


Also known as the love hormone, oxytocin creates feelings of trust and a desire to care.


Falling in love quickly is also a shared experience of people with ADHD, which may be linked with the disorder's symptoms of impulsivity.


But it may just be a personality trait.


For some, there is excitement to be found in the chaos, and boredom in the monotony.


FIVE WAYS TO BREAK UP WITH EMOPHILIA


Overcoming the need to chase the rush of falling for someone isn't easy, as many of our relationship desires are ingrained.


"I would ask an emophiliac: 'Is it working for you?'", Sarah says.


"If the answer is yes, and you're happy flitting from one relationship to another, keep doing what you are doing. If the answer is no, I'd recommend these tips."


1. Go Cold Turkey


If you are a serial dater, go cold turkey − including no sex or romantic relations − to focus on yourself.


Discover the qualities you like in yourself and note the ways in which you are capable without having a significant other.


Then, pick up conscious dating when the time is right.


"When you find the confidence to make the right choices, you will no longer let your drive for a feeling choose for you," says Sarah.


"It will be hard work, but worth it."


2. Spot The Red Flags


Some red flags are universal.


For example, a lack of respect or signs of attempting to control another person.


However, others will be more specific to you.


For example, how do you feel about their financial situation, living arrangements, family set-up or beliefs?


It's easy for a friend to say: "That's a red flag", but ask yourself if it really is for you.


Write down your deal-breakers, then ensure when connecting with someone that you ask the questions that will unveil these warning signs.


3. Note What Hasn't Worked


Sit back and really think about the patterns you have fallen into with each romantic partner.


What happened? Where did it go wrong? Self-awareness is important in the decision-making process.


If necessary, write out an action plan for the next time someone catches your attention.


4. Listen To Friends


You may get so caught up in the rush of a new partner that you forget the concerns of those closest to you.


Take time to speak to a family member or friend who knows you well and has historically given you honest advice.


Run through any worries or ask for feedback on new partners.


Your friends don't have to love or even like your partner, but if they have concerns about them, it's worth hearing them.


This can be a failing for people with emophilia, who can only see the positives of a new crush.


5. Consult A Therapist


Therapists or counsellors can help you to understand and manage emophilia.


"Therapists help bring you into the here and now and find internal validation, rather than seeking external validation from others," says Sarah.


"That means that those with emophilia can consciously connect with themselves and with others when dating."



https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/35847187/love-marriage-relationshipscouples-emophiliac-lust-cycle

In the section "When Emophilia Becomes a Problem," the word "doomed" is used to describe certain relationships. Based on the context, what is the most appropriate meaning of the word doomed in this passage?
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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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Consider that some English words bear strong spelling and semantic similarities to some Brazilian Portuguese words because they share the same etymological root. These words are called "cognates". Based on this, select the only one alternative that correctly
Consider that some English words bear strong spelling and semantic similarities to some Brazilian Portuguese words because they share the same etymological root. These words are called "cognates". Based on this, select the only one alternative that correctly presents 5 examples of English cognate words found in Text 2:
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Ano: 2025 Banca: Quadrix Órgão: CRM-ES Prova: Quadrix - 2025 - CRM-ES - Técnico de TI |
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In today’s fast‑paced business environment, hardly anything is more vital for growth and survival than innovation. And this is especially the case when it comes to technologies


IT innovation may sound like an area that’s purely the domain of IT companies, but really, it’s something that every business should be working towards. With new IT solutions coming out practically daily, it’s critical to find the ones that are going to boost operations, that are going to help companies to reach and exceed business goals. And it’s important to not just put innovative IT services in place, but to find the ones that are going to add the most value, and to find ways of using IT services in unique and innovative ways to enhance the way businesses are done.


Imagine IT innovation as a breath of fresh air into the sometimes stale corporate world, refreshing and reinvigorating business models, product development processes, and the very fabric of operational efficiency. Innovative IT breakthroughs like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, or the Internet of Things (IoT), are not just buzzwords but actual business growth strategies.


The ways in which businesses can leverage innovative IT solutions are as varied as the businesses themselves. From using AI to offer personalised customer experiences, to using conversational AI as training aids for new team members, to taking advantage of platforms like Microsoft Copilot and enhancing humans’ daily workflows – the potential is limitless.


One of the real‑world IT innovation examples that showcases the power of forward‑thinking is the adoption of chatbots for customer service. With AI and natural language processing, chatbots can handle simple inquiries, freeing up human staff to tackle more complex issues. More than that, it is possible to feed chatbot information that it can learn from in turn, helping it to provide answers that are unique to a specific business. For example, it could upload responses to the most common questions received, and the chatbot will not only provide this information to potential clients and customers that ask those questions, but will adapt them to the client’s unique situation. This not only improves efficiency but also enhances the customer experience.


IT innovation doesn’t take a single form. Because there are so many different ways to take advantage of innovative technology solutions, the IT innovation types can be broadly broken down into two different categories, but even these aren’t definitive.


Businesses are always looking for ways to enhance the products and services that they offer, and using innovative IT solutions to both pinpoint new product offerings or enhance the services that companies are already specialised in can setting in an increasingly competitive market space. Using IT innovation in product development can involve finding new ways to analyse data to get more meaningful insights, finding ways to incorporate solutions into technologies like apps, smart watches, or IoT devices. 


The second category of IT innovation is improving the existing processes within companies. By taking advantage of innovative technologies, they can enhance their internal operations and help the humans behind business to work smarter, not necessarily harder. This will see efficiency at an all‑time high, and more being done in less time. Some examples of ways that innovation can improve processes include using machine learning and AI to automate tasks, streamlining workflows, and both simplifying and enhancing data management.



Internet: <www.solidsystems.co.za> (adapted).

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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) 

Teacher Carlos is working with his 9th-grade students on vocabulary expansion and idiomatic expressions found in travel texts. He uses the Andorra article to help students understand how context clues help determine meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases. The class discusses how travel writing often contains specific terminology and expressions that may not be found in traditional textbooks.

(__)"Take advantage of" means to make good use of an opportunity or situation.
(__)"Duty-free shopping haven" refers to a place where taxes on goods are reduced or eliminated.
(__)"Awe-inspiring mountain views" means views that cause fear and anxiety about mountains.
(__)"The likes" in "clothes, shoes and the likes" means similar items or things of the same type.

Indicate the correct order of true (T) or false (F) statements:
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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
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