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Ano: 2026
Banca:
Avança SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Jeriquara - SP
Prova:
Avança SP - 2026 - Prefeitura de Jeriquara - SP - Professor de Inglês |
Q3923405
Inglês
Choose the word that is the closest synonym to
“reluctant.”
Ano: 2026
Banca:
Instituto Fênix
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Rio dos Índios - RS
Prova:
Instituto Fênix - 2026 - Prefeitura de Rio dos Índios - RS - Professor de Inglês |
Q3921665
Inglês
In the headline, the word “cracks” can be translated into
Portuguese as:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
Instituto Fênix
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Rio dos Índios - RS
Prova:
Instituto Fênix - 2026 - Prefeitura de Rio dos Índios - RS - Professor de Inglês |
Q3921663
Inglês
In the expression “monster cracks”, the word “monster” is
used to indicate:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
Gama Consult
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Dracena - SP
Prova:
Gama Consult - 2026 - Prefeitura de Dracena - SP - PEB II - Professor de Educação Básica II - Área de Inglês |
Q3917964
Inglês
An English teacher identified that a Brazilian student
consistently misused the word "actually" as a direct
translation of the Portuguese "atualmente," producing
sentences such as "Actually, the unemployment rate has
increased significantly," when intending to express the idea
of "at the present time." The teacher clarified that
"actually" is a false cognate meaning "in fact" or "in reality"
— used to correct or emphasize information — and that the correct English adverb to convey the temporal meaning of
"atualmente" is:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
FCC
Órgão:
SEFAZ-SP
Prova:
FCC - 2026 - SEFAZ-SP - Auditor Fiscal da Receita Estadual - AFRE - Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação - Conhecimentos Gerais (P1) |
Q3916798
Inglês
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Defining the Role of a Tax Auditor
The core function of a tax auditor is to examine financial records and supporting documentation against the figures reported on
official returns, whether for individuals or corporations. This examination seeks to verify every line item, from gross receipts and
reported income to specific deductions claimed for ordinary and necessary business expenses. A primary goal is to confirm that the
taxpayer's stated liability aligns precisely with the relevant federal or state tax law.
The auditor works to identify discrepancies or misapplications of the law that may lead to an underpayment of taxes due. They
scrutinize documentation that supports deductions, such as receipts for depreciation claimed or substantiation for charitable
contributions. The auditor ultimately determines if the taxpayer owes additional tax, is due a refund, or if the return is accurate as filed.
(Adapted from https://legalclarity.org/what-is-a-tax-auditor-and-what-do-they-do/)
O significado de supporting, conforme empregado no texto, é
Q3914366
Inglês
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Jackson, Mississippi has ‘no water to drink or flush toilets’
By Sam Cabral
BBC News, Washington
Some 180,000 residents in Jackson, Mississippi have “indefinitely” lost access to reliable running water
after excessive rainfall and flooding.
Rising floodwaters over the weekend breached the city’s main water treatment facility, bringing it to the
brink of collapse. A state of emergency has been declared, and schools, restaurants and businesses
have temporarily closed. Raw reservoir water is coming through the pipes, residents were told. Both the
city and state are distributing bottled drinking water to residents as well as non-potable water via tanker
truck.
Jackson residents are also experiencing low water pressure and have been under a boil-water notice for
the past month. “Do not drink the water,” Governor Tate Reeves warned at a Monday news conference.
“In too many cases, it is raw water from the reservoir being pushed through the pipes.” Problems at the
OB Curtis Water Plant began after heavy rains caused the Pearl River to crest and spill over onto city
streets over the weekend.
City hall confirmed on Monday that river water had entered the facility, which treats more than 50 million
US gallons (190 million liters) per day. “Adjustments to the water-treatment process are being made and
have led to a temporary decrease in water production for some areas,” it said in a statement. “This will
remain an issue for the next couple days as we work to refill the tanks.” Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar
Lumumba said the “very fragile” city-run facility would not turn off its water supply, but officials needed
time to change how they treat the contaminated water.
Governor Reeves, who described the plant as long understaffed and poorly operated, said its main
motors had gone out and backup pumps too have failed. “Until it is fixed, it means we do not have
reliable running water at scale,” he said. “It means the city cannot produce enough water to fight fires, to
reliably flush toilets, and to meet other critical needs.”
Officials have boosted production at a second treatment facility from 20 to 30 million US gallons per day,
but water pressure has dropped system-wide. All public schools in Jackson shifted to virtual learning on
Tuesday amid the crisis, while businesses and restaurants reported needing to purchase ice and water
jugs. The southern state’s capital is more than 80% African American.
Experts say climate change is driving more extreme weather events like the rainfall in Jackson. The heavy
rains this August have forced evacuations, inundated homes and washed away roads. “Quite honestly
this has become commonplace. We’re experiencing more rain in our rainy season, hotter summers, and
colder winters, and it has taken a toll on our infrastructure,” Mr. Lumumba said.
(Jackson, Mississippi has ’no water to drink or flush toilets’ - BBC News)
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Experts say climate change is driving more extreme weather events like the rainfall in Jackson.
Com base no fragmento do texto, assinale a alternativa que apresenta, corretamente, o antônimo da palavra “driving”.
Experts say climate change is driving more extreme weather events like the rainfall in Jackson.
Com base no fragmento do texto, assinale a alternativa que apresenta, corretamente, o antônimo da palavra “driving”.
Q3914362
Inglês
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Mo Farah says he was trafficked to the U.K. and forced into child labor
July 12, 20229:50 AM ET Mo Farah says he was trafficked to the U.K. and forced into child labor : NPR
Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah says he was trafficked to the U.K. under a false name and forced into child
labor, revealing stunning details about the painful path that culminated in him being awarded a knighthood.
“Most people know me as Mo Farah, but it’s not my name — or, it’s not the reality,” Farah said in a new
documentary about the track star.
“The real story is, I was born in Somaliland, north of Somalia, as Hussein Abdi Kahin,” he added.
Farah has previously said he came to the U.K. as a young child with his parents, fleeing the war in Somalia.
But he now says his father died when Farah was four years old, and that he was soon separated from his
mother and other relatives.
“I was brought into the U.K. illegally under the name of another child, called Mohammed Farah,” he said. At
the time, he was around 8 or 9 years old.
The documentary, made by the BBC and Red Bull Studios, includes footage of visa documents that Farah
says were faked, bearing his photo and another child’s name.
“I know I’ve taken someone else’s place. And I do wonder, what is Mohammed doing now?” he said in the
documentary, clips of which are posted on the BBC’s website.
The woman who brought Farah into the U.K. had told him he would soon join his relatives in the country. He
carried a piece of paper with his family members’ contact information on it. But after arriving, the woman
tore up the paper and threw it in the trash.
“The lady, what she did wasn’t right,” Farah said.
Farah described being exploited and threatened, as he worked in the household of another family. There,
he was forced to cook and clean and tend to other children — and he was told to keep his mouth shut about
his true origin, or the authorities would take him away.
“Often, I would just lock myself in the bathroom and cry, and nobody’s there to help. So after a while, I just learned not to have that emotion,” he said.
The celebrated runner says his unique abilities and luck are all that saved him from trafficking and forced
servitude. When he was finally allowed to attend school, his talents quickly drew the attention of a teacher
who connected with him — and who then helped Farah get placed into a foster home with a different Somali
family.
Farah, who received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth in 2017, says he’s speaking out now about what
he went through to raise public awareness about other people who are caught in the same plight. The BBC
says it attempted to contact the woman who brought Farah into the U.K. for her side of the story, but she
hasn’t replied.
(Mo Farah says he was trafficked to the U.K. and forced into child labor : NPR)
Leia o fragmento do texto a seguir .
Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah says he was trafficked to the U.K. under a false name and forced into child labor, revealing stunning details about the painful path that culminated in him being awarded a knighthood.
Com base no fragmento do texto, assinale a alternativa que apresenta, corretamente, o sinônimo da palavra “stunning”.
Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah says he was trafficked to the U.K. under a false name and forced into child labor, revealing stunning details about the painful path that culminated in him being awarded a knighthood.
Com base no fragmento do texto, assinale a alternativa que apresenta, corretamente, o sinônimo da palavra “stunning”.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Instituto Fênix
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Bom Jardim da Serra - SC
Prova:
Instituto Fênix - 2025 - Prefeitura de Bom Jardim da Serra - SC - Professor de Inglês - Edital nº 1 PSS |
Q3914181
Inglês
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In the sentence “Moravian sugar cake is a pillowy cake-bread
hybrid”, the word pillowy most nearly means:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
Avança SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Taubaté - SP
Prova:
Avança SP - 2026 - Prefeitura de Taubaté - SP - Professor III - Língua Inglesa |
Q3912129
Inglês
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Read the news article to answer question.
South-East Asian floods leave more than 1
million homeless across Indonesia and Sri
Lanka
Recent flooding and landslides across
Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand have caused
severe devastation. More than 1,300 people have
died, and over 1.2 million residents in Indonesia
are displaced, many living in temporary shelters
under difficult conditions.
When rain began pelting villages on the
Indonesian island of Sumatra, residents thought
it could simply be another wet season storm. But
then it got heavier and it did not stop for days.
When floodwater began rising through their
homes, the residents realised how much trouble
they were in. Siti Nurbaya Siregar and her family
had to scramble to the roof once the water rose to
their ________________ necks.
"I was rescued by my neighbour on a tiny boat,"
the Langkat region resident said.
"It was loaded with my children, my mum, other
relatives. Altogether, seven of us were on it.
"At one point the boat almost flipped over on the
way to the rescue point."
Half of the homes in her village were destroyed.
Sri Lanka also reported more than
218,000 people in shelters, while rescue teams
continue searching for missing residents.
Governments in the region have
promised reconstruction, but displaced
communities continue to demand more
immediate support such as food, shelter, and
medical care.
Swanston, Tim, and Ari Wu. "South-East Asian Floods
Leave More Than 1 Million People Homeless Across
Indonesia and Sri Lanka." ABC News, 3 Dec. 2025.
Siti Nurbaya Siregar notes that the boat was
"loaded with" people. Which of the following is
an antonym for "loaded" in this sentence?
Ano: 2026
Banca:
Avança SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Taubaté - SP
Prova:
Avança SP - 2026 - Prefeitura de Taubaté - SP - Professor III - Língua Inglesa |
Q3912128
Inglês
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Read the news article to answer question.
South-East Asian floods leave more than 1
million homeless across Indonesia and Sri
Lanka
Recent flooding and landslides across
Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand have caused
severe devastation. More than 1,300 people have
died, and over 1.2 million residents in Indonesia
are displaced, many living in temporary shelters
under difficult conditions.
When rain began pelting villages on the
Indonesian island of Sumatra, residents thought
it could simply be another wet season storm. But
then it got heavier and it did not stop for days.
When floodwater began rising through their
homes, the residents realised how much trouble
they were in. Siti Nurbaya Siregar and her family
had to scramble to the roof once the water rose to
their ________________ necks.
"I was rescued by my neighbour on a tiny boat,"
the Langkat region resident said.
"It was loaded with my children, my mum, other
relatives. Altogether, seven of us were on it.
"At one point the boat almost flipped over on the
way to the rescue point."
Half of the homes in her village were destroyed.
Sri Lanka also reported more than
218,000 people in shelters, while rescue teams
continue searching for missing residents.
Governments in the region have
promised reconstruction, but displaced
communities continue to demand more
immediate support such as food, shelter, and
medical care.
Swanston, Tim, and Ari Wu. "South-East Asian Floods
Leave More Than 1 Million People Homeless Across
Indonesia and Sri Lanka." ABC News, 3 Dec. 2025.
In the context of the article, what does the word
"displaced" most likely mean?
Ano: 2026
Banca:
Avança SP
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Taubaté - SP
Prova:
Avança SP - 2026 - Prefeitura de Taubaté - SP - Professor III - Língua Inglesa |
Q3912124
Inglês
The sentence "Let's call it a day," a manager says
to her team, means:
Ano: 2022
Banca:
UNICENTRO
Órgão:
UNICENTRO
Prova:
UNICENTRO - 2022 - UNICENTRO - Vestibular - Edital nº 32 |
Q3908709
Inglês
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RUN TO THE HILLS
Iron Maiden
White man came across the sea
He brought us pain and misery
He killed our tribes; he killed our creed
He took our game for his own need
We fought him hard, we fought him well
Out on the plains we gave him hell
But many came, too much for
Cree
Oh, will we ever be set free?
Riding through dust clouds and barren wastes
Galloping hard on the plains
Chasing the redskins back to their holes
Fighting them at their own game
Murder for freedom the stab in the back
Women and children and cowards, attack!
Run to the hills
Run for your lives
Soldier blue in the barren wastes
Hunting and killing their game
Raping the women and
wasting the men
The only good Indians are tame
Selling them whiskey and taking their gold
Enslaving the young and destroying the old
(Harris, Steve. Run To the Hills In The Number of the Beast, EMI Records. 1982, Vinil (39min11s). Faixa 6 (3min51s) Produtor Martin
Birch. Disponível em: https://www.letras.mus.br/iron-maiden/19282/. Acesso em: 6 dez. 2021.)
Com base nas expressões retiradas do texto, considere as afirmativas a seguir.
I. Em “We fought him hard”, o termo grifado pode ser substituído, sem alteração de sentido, por “difficulty”.
II. No verso “Chasing the redskins back to their holes”, os termos grifados são usados no sentido depreciativo.
III. Em “Oh, will we ever be set free?”, a pergunta indica uma reflexão do eu-lírico sobre sua condição.
IV. No verso “Selling them whiskey and taking their gold”, os verbos grifados expressam atitudes desonestas.
Assinale a alternativa correta.
I. Em “We fought him hard”, o termo grifado pode ser substituído, sem alteração de sentido, por “difficulty”.
II. No verso “Chasing the redskins back to their holes”, os termos grifados são usados no sentido depreciativo.
III. Em “Oh, will we ever be set free?”, a pergunta indica uma reflexão do eu-lírico sobre sua condição.
IV. No verso “Selling them whiskey and taking their gold”, os verbos grifados expressam atitudes desonestas.
Assinale a alternativa correta.
Ano: 2026
Banca:
Instituto Fênix
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Paial - SC
Prova:
Instituto Fênix - 2026 - Prefeitura de Paial - SC - Professor de Inglês |
Q3905899
Inglês
Algumas palavras da língua inglesa apresentam semelhança
gráfica com o português, mas sentidos distintos. Assinale a
alternativa que exemplifica um falso cognato.
Ano: 2026
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Irani - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Irani - SC - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q3905334
Inglês
Polysemy occurs when a single word has multiple related meanings depending on the context. Distinguishing these meanings is a key skill for advanced learners. Concerning polysemous words, mark T for True and F for False:
(__)The word 'bank' is polysemous because it can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river, and these meanings are historically related.
(__)In the sentence 'I can't bear the noise', the word 'bear' has a different meaning and grammatical category than in 'The polar bear is white'.
(__)Contextual clues such as collocations and the overall topic of the text are insufficient to determine the specific meaning of a polysemous word.
(__)A dictionary entry for a polysemous word typically lists all its related senses under a single heading, unlike homonyms which have separate entries.
After analysis, the correct sequence from top to bottom is:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Irani - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Irani - SC - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q3905333
Inglês
Idiomatic expressions are fixed phrases whose meaning
cannot be deduced from the individual words. Mastering
idioms is a sign of high-level proficiency in English.
Concerning common idioms, choose the correct
alternative.
Ano: 2026
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Irani - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Irani - SC - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q3905326
Inglês
Words that have multiple meanings can lead to lexical
ambiguity. The word 'mean' itself is a prime example of
this phenomenon in English. Considering its various
uses, identify the correct statement.
Ano: 2026
Banca:
AMAUC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Irani - SC
Prova:
AMAUC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Irani - SC - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q3905325
Inglês
Collocations are pairs or groups of words that habitually
go together. Using the correct collocations makes the
speaker sound more natural and fluent. Regarding the
concept of word partnerships, identify the correct
statement.
Ano: 2026
Banca:
AEVSF/FACAPE
Órgão:
FACAPE
Prova:
AEVSF/FACAPE - 2026 - FACAPE - Professor Substituto do Ensino Fundamental - Anos Finais de Língua Estrangeira Moderna - Inglês |
Q3904796
Inglês
Choose the right phrasal verb for this definition:
To compensate for a mistake, loss, or bad situation by doing something positive to balance it out, showing you're sorry or fixing a shortcoming, like buying a gift after missing a birthday or working harder to cover missed hours.
To compensate for a mistake, loss, or bad situation by doing something positive to balance it out, showing you're sorry or fixing a shortcoming, like buying a gift after missing a birthday or working harder to cover missed hours.
Ano: 2026
Banca:
AEVSF/FACAPE
Órgão:
FACAPE
Prova:
AEVSF/FACAPE - 2026 - FACAPE - Professor Substituto do Ensino Fundamental - Anos Finais de Língua Estrangeira Moderna - Inglês |
Q3904795
Inglês
The meaning of the phrasal verb “to throw up”
is:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
AEVSF/FACAPE
Órgão:
FACAPE
Prova:
AEVSF/FACAPE - 2026 - FACAPE - Professor Substituto do Ensino Fundamental - Anos Finais de Língua Estrangeira Moderna - Inglês |
Q3904794
Inglês
The meaning of the phrasal verb “to get abreast
of” is:
Conheça nossos planos