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Q3847892 Inglês
Lexical development in English involves understanding nuances such as "Collocations" and "Polysemy". Analise as afirmativas abaixo e assinale a alternativa CORRETA sobre esses fenômenos linguísticos.
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Q3846039 Inglês
READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION


Social Dimensions of Climate Change


Extreme weather events are deeply intertwined with global patterns of inequality. The poorest and most vulnerable people bear the brunt of climate change impacts yet contribute the least to the crisis. As the impacts of climate change mount, millions of vulnerable people face disproportionate challenges in terms of loss of jobs; physical harm; disease; mental health effects; food insecurity; access to water; migration and forced displacement; loss of shelter, assets, and community ties, and other related risks.

Some people are more vulnerable to climate change than others. For example, workers in sectors such as agriculture, fishing, and tourism rely on natural resources that are particularly sensitive to increasingly unpredictable weather and seasonal patterns. Female-headed households, children, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples and ethnic minorities, landless tenants, migrant workers, displaced persons, older people, and other socially marginalized groups often have fewer financial and other resources to cope with and recover from shocks which might threaten their wellbeing and the wellbeing of their families. The root causes of their vulnerability lie in a combination of their geographical locations; their financial, socio-economic, cultural, and social status; and their access to resources, services, and decision-making power.

The poor are often not just among the most vulnerable to climate change, but also disproportionately impacted by measures to address it. These impacts can include increased costs of living, loss of livelihoods, and limited access to resources and support systems, which exacerbate existing inequalities and poverty trends. In the absence of well-designed and citizen-centered policies, efforts to tackle climate change can have unintended consequences for the livelihoods of certain groups, including placing a higher financial burden on poor households […].

While much progress has been made on the science and the types of policies needed to support a transition to low carbon, climateresilient development, a challenge facing many countries is engaging citizens who are concerned that they will be unfairly impacted by climate policies. Citizen-centered programs play a vital role in ensuring that resources are used efficiently. Engaging people in shaping climate action is equally critical for achieving lasting impact. This means ensuring transparency, access to information, and active citizen engagement on climate risks and green growth. Such involvement can help build public support to reduce climate impacts, overcome behavioral and political barriers to decarbonization, as well as foster both new ideas and a sense of ownership over solutions.

Moreover, communities bring unique perspectives, skills, and a wealth of knowledge to the challenge of strengthening resilience and addressing climate change. They should be engaged as partners in resilience-building rather than being regarded merely as beneficiaries. Research and experience show that community leaders can successfully set priorities, influence ownership, as well as design and implement investment programs that are responsive to their community’s own needs. A 2022 report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recognizes the value of diverse forms of knowledge — such as scientific, Indigenous, and local knowledge — in building climate resilience. Innovations in the architecture of climate finance can connect communities and marginalized groups to the policy, technical, and financial assistance that they need for locally relevant and effective development outcomes.


From: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/social-dimensions-of-climate-change 
The idiom in “bear the brunt of climate change impacts” (1st paragraph) means to:
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Q3838967 Inglês
In a vocabulary lesson, the teacher groups words like “river, mountain, lake, forest, desert”. This practice is an example of organizing lexis through:
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Q3837337 Inglês
False friends (false cognates) are a common source of lexical errors for Portuguese speakers. Analyze the sentences below and identifying the correct use or meaning of the highlighted words:

I.The university alumni were invited to the fundraising gala. (Referring to former students/graduates).
II.She is a very ingenious person, always trusting everyone too easily. (Referring to naive/innocent).
III.The doctor prescribed a laxative because the patient was constipated. (Referring to the inability to pass stools).

Is it correct what is stated in:
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Q3835268 Inglês
Sociocultural Elements of English-Speaking Countries

English-speaking countries share the same global language, but each one has unique cultural traditions, values, and social practices.

In the United Kingdom, traditions such as afternoon tea, the monarchy, and historical festivals like Guy Fawkes Night highlight the country’s strong connection to its past.

In the United States, cultural diversity plays an essential role, with influences from Indigenous peoples, immigrants from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. National celebrations such as Independence Day reflect the importance placed on freedom and citizenship.

Canada is known for its bilingual identity, with English and French as official languages. Canadian culture emphasizes respect for nature, multiculturalism, and winter sports.

Australia values outdoor lifestyles, with activities like surfing and camping. Its culture includes traditions from Indigenous Aboriginal peoples, as well as influences from British colonization.

Although these countries share the English language, their cultural identities are shaped by history, geography, and social values, making each nation unique.

(Adapted from: learnenglish.britishcouncil.org)
Read the following sentence:

Online platforms, educational apps, podcasts, videos, and virtual classrooms allow students to practice listening, speaking, ................. , and writing in dynamic ways that go beyond the traditional textbook. Digital .................... also provide immediate feedback, promote autonomous learning, and expose learners to authentic language use from a variety of ........................ contexts. By integrating technology into the classroom, teachers can create richer learning environments that support communication, collaboration, and real-world language ..................... .

Choose the alternative that correctly completes the blanks in the text.
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Q3835266 Inglês
Sociocultural Elements of English-Speaking Countries

English-speaking countries share the same global language, but each one has unique cultural traditions, values, and social practices.

In the United Kingdom, traditions such as afternoon tea, the monarchy, and historical festivals like Guy Fawkes Night highlight the country’s strong connection to its past.

In the United States, cultural diversity plays an essential role, with influences from Indigenous peoples, immigrants from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. National celebrations such as Independence Day reflect the importance placed on freedom and citizenship.

Canada is known for its bilingual identity, with English and French as official languages. Canadian culture emphasizes respect for nature, multiculturalism, and winter sports.

Australia values outdoor lifestyles, with activities like surfing and camping. Its culture includes traditions from Indigenous Aboriginal peoples, as well as influences from British colonization.

Although these countries share the English language, their cultural identities are shaped by history, geography, and social values, making each nation unique.

(Adapted from: learnenglish.britishcouncil.org)
According to the topic Vocabulary and Communication: Semantic Fields, study these sentences and decide if they are true ( T ) or false ( F ). ( ) A semantic field is a group of words that are related in meaning.

( ) Words in the same semantic field must always have the same grammatical category (e.g., all nouns or all verbs).
( ) Words related to emotions, such as anxiety, joy, anger, and relief, cannot be considered part of a semantic field because they describe feelings.
( ) The words keyboard, monitor, software, and database are part of the semantic field of technology.
( ) The semantic field of environmental issues may include words such as pollution, recycling, biodiversity, and renewable energy.

Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
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Q3832691 Inglês
Analyze the following statements and mark T, if true, or F, if false, considering the context of occurrence in the text.

( ) The expression “shines a light on” (l. 15) means to clarify or draw attention to something.
( ) The word “traffic” (l. 06) refers to the flow of visitors or interactions on a website and may be considered a false cognate in Portuguese.
( ) The word “shift” (l. 11) could be replaced by “change” without altering meaning.
( ) The verb “spark” (l. 15) is used in its literal sense of producing a flame or ignition.

The correct order of filling in the parentheses, from top to bottom, is: 
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Q3832688 Inglês
Mark the alternative that fills in, correctly and respectively, the blanks in lines 04, 15 and 18. 
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Q3829925 Inglês
Lexico-grammar involves the interdependence of vocabulary and syntax, often manifesting in fixed or semi-fixed expressions known as binomials. Analyze the following assertions regarding irreversible binomials and their semantic or phonological constraints:
I. In the expression "odds and ends," the word order is fixed and cannot be reversed to "ends and odds" without losing idiomaticity.
II. The expression "back and forth" implies a movement, whereas "forth and back" is the standard form used in formal British English.
III. Reversing binomials like "bread and butter" to "butter and bread" is grammatically incorrect and disrupts the semantic unity.
Select the correct analysis:
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Q3829681 Inglês

Text 2


Pedagogical Practice in English as a Second Language


Teaching English as a second language involves creating meaningful opportunities for learners to use the language in real and purposeful contexts. Effective pedagogical practice includes the integration of speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities that reflect authentic communication. Teachers often adopt communicative approaches, encouraging students to interact, express opinions, and solve problems using English.


Another key aspect of ESL teaching is the use of diverse resources, such as videos, songs, digital tools, and real-life materials. These elements help students connect classroom learning with everyday language use. Additionally, good practice involves formative assessment, in which the teacher constantly observes learners’ progress, provides feedback, and adjusts activities according to their needs. In this way, ESL teachers promote not only language development but also learners’ confidence and autonomy.

Analyze the following sentences according to vocabulary use.
1. The underline words in paragraph 1 from text 2 meaningful and purposeful, are, respectively noun suffixes.
2. The ( ‘ ) in constantly observes learners’ progress, provides feedback, is being used to form the possessive case of a plural noun.
3. In the sentence provides feedback, and adjusts activities according to their needs, the word their, refers to activities.
4. In the sentence ESL teachers promote not only language development but also learners’ confidence and autonomy, the not only / but also construction is used to connect two similar, grammatically equal parts of a sentence.
Choose the alternative which presents all the correct sentences.
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Q3828932 Inglês
Lexical accuracy is essential in language learning, particularly regarding words that appear similar across languages but have different meanings, known as false cognates. Choose the alternative that correctly defines the meaning of the word "comprehensive" in English, distinguishing it from its Portuguese false friend "compreensivo".
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Q3826815 Inglês
Context clues are essential strategies for reading comprehension, allowing learners to infer the meaning of polysemous words without consulting a dictionary immediately. In the sentence "The bank of the river was flooded after the heavy storm," the word "bank" assumes a specific geographical meaning. Select the alternative that correctly defines "bank" in this sentence.
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Q3826805 Inglês
Polysemy refers to the capacity of a word to have multiple related meanings, which can only be determined through the context in which it appears. Consider the word "run" in the following sentence: "The candidate decided to run for office in the upcoming local elections." Choose the alternative that best defines the meaning of "run" in this specific context.
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Q3818257 Inglês
Choose the word that is a synonym for “meticulous.”  
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Q3818256 Inglês
Select the antonym of “ambiguous.”  
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Q3818252 Inglês

Choose the alternative that correctly completes the sentences below.


- A football match starts with a ____________.


- First, you ____________ the website address.


- Every morning, my alarm ___________ at 6:00.  

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Q3818248 Inglês
Choose the incorrect alternative.
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Q3816236 Inglês

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How Long Does It Take to Get Fit Again?



    When it comes to cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, the adage is true: Use it or lose it. While regular exercise can improve heart health and increase strength and mobility, taking weeks or months off can reverse many of those benefits.

    That’s not to say that rest days are not important. In general, short breaks can help you physically and mentally recharge, but whenever possible, you should avoid extending your time off for too long so that hopping back on the wagon doesn’t feel too daunting or miserable.

    “Your body adapts to the stimulus you provide,” said Dr. Kevin Stone, an orthopedic surgeon and the author of the book “Play Forever: How to Recover From Injury and Thrive.” “Your muscles become used to the stress and the testosterone, the adrenaline and endorphins — all the wonderful things that circulate from exercise. When you take that away, the body initiates a muscle loss program.”



Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/30/well/move/fitness-loss

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In the sentence “Your body adapts to the stimulus you provide”, the word stimulus is used to express a specific meaning in the context of physical exercise. Considering the text, the word stimulus refers to:
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Q3802307 Inglês
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The comic strip presents a dialogue using some common digital communication abbreviations. The abbreviation "ASAP", means:
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Q4362354 Inglês
Choose the alternative that best completes the text, maintaining semantic coherence, formal tone, and correct use of a phrasal verb.

After years of internal resistance and strategic miscalculations, the company was forced to ______ its traditional business model when emerging technologies began to undermine its market dominance. Although executives initially attempted to dismiss the changes as temporary, mounting financial pressure eventually compelled them to reconsider their longterm strategy.
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361: A
362: D
363: C
364: A
365: A
366: C
367: A
368: D
369: D
370: C
371: D
372: A
373: B
374: E
375: C
376: E
377: C
378: C
379: A
380: C