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Ano: 2025
Banca:
UNIVALI
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Luiz Alves - SC
Prova:
UNIVALI - 2025 - Prefeitura de Luiz Alves - SC - Professor de Língua Inglesa - Edital nº 15 |
Q4037198
Inglês
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We can learn a lot from Troy's trash
Beneath the epic tales of heroes and gods, Troy's true
story is written in something far less glamorous − its
rubbish.
When we think of Troy, we imagine epic battles, valiant
deeds, cunning tricks and the wrath of gods. Thanks to
Homer's Iliad, the city is remembered as a stage for
romance and heroism.
But long before Paris stole Helen and Achilles raged on
the battlefield, the people of bronze age Troy lived
ordinary lives − with extraordinary consequences. They
built, cooked, stored, traded and, crucially, threw things
away. And they did it right where they lived.
Today, waste is whisked away quickly − out of sight, out
of mind. But in bronze age Troy (3000−1000BC), trash
stayed close, often accumulating in domestic dumping
grounds for generations.
Having spent more than 16 summers excavating and
analysing the bronze age layers of Troy, I've learned to read the city's history this waste.
Hundreds of thousands of animal bones from cattle,
sheep, fish − even turtles − were found alongside vast
quantities of pottery shards, ash, food scraps, and human
waste. Sometimes, these layers were reused to level
floors or build walls, showing how closely intertwined
daily life and refuse management were.
This wasn't laziness or neglect, it was pure pragmatism.
In a world without rubbish trucks or sanitation systems,
managing refuse was neither chaotic nor careless, but a
collective, spatially negotiated − and surprisingly strategic
− effort.
The excavations I have worked on as part of the
University of Tübingen's Troy Project, which has been
going on since 1988, have revealed just how deliberate
these routines were. Where people chose to dump, or not
to dump, speaks volumes about status, social roles, and
community boundaries. Waste is the diary no one meant
to write, yet it records the intimate rhythms of daily life
with unfiltered clarity.
Far from a nuisance, Troy's waste is an archaeologist's
treasure trove.
Over nearly 2,000 years, Troy ended up with 15 meters
of built-up debris. Archaeologists can see nine major
building phases in it, each made up of hundreds of thin
layers, which formed as people lived their everyday lives.
These layers act like snapshots, quietly recording how
the city changed over time. Some capture hearth
cleanings, others record the rebuilding of entire city
quarters.
By analysing the layers and their ratios of bones to
pottery, ash concentration, presence of storage jars,
grinding stones, or production debris, specific spaces of
activity become visible: kitchens, workshops, storage
areas, rubbish pits. What appears chaotic turns out to be
a carefully structured map of everyday routines −
showing where meals were prepared, tools made, and
discarded objects left behind.
The story these remains tell is one of profound
transformation. Troy began as a modest agrarian
settlement, shaped by the steady rhythms of farming,
herding, and small-scale craft. Over time, it grew into a
thriving regional centre.
The archaeological record, rich in refuse, traces this long
arc of change. Exotic imports fashioned from stones such
as carnelian and lapis lazuli begin to appear, revealing
distant trade connections. Specialised metalworking tools
emerge alongside monumental architecture. some
buildings stretched nearly 30 metres, signalling growing
ambitions and expanding capabilities.
This rise unfolded gradually, reflected not just in grander
buildings, but in shifting tools, trade, and how people
dealt with what they left behind. Waste management
became more organised, with designated areas for
different types of waste. This reflects broader shifts in
how the community structured space and managed its
economy.
Yet this ascent was interrupted. By the mid-third
millennium BC, signs that things were becoming smaller
appear. Architecture simplifies, household inventories
shrink, production debris declines suggesting economic
slowdown or political instability.
Still, Troy endured. By the mid-second millennium BC,
the city revived. Refined ceramics, luxury imports and
evidence of social complexity marked a new chapter of
recovery and reinvention. This splendid settlement later
became the stage for Homer's Trojan War where Greek
warriors faced the daunting task of climbing towering
mounds of debris built up over centuries just to reach the
palaces.
These insights allow us to see Troy not just as a city of
walls and towers, but as a living organism shaped by
daily routines, unspoken norms and social negotiation.
The waste left behind is a remarkably honest archive of
bronze age society − beneath myths, stones, and poetry.
Troy's trash heaps are the bronze age's search history.
To know what mattered 4,500 years ago, don't ask poets
− ask the garbage. From broken tools to shared meals,
from imported luxuries to scraps, this waste reveals the
pulse of everyday life and society's evolving structure.
Ironically, these mundane refuse layers preserved the
bronze age world for us. Without them, we'd know far
less about early Troy's people. Their depth and
composition trace changes in economy, technology, and
social structure. From scraps to towers of pottery shards,
waste archaeology is key to understanding early urban
complexity.
So next time you picture Achilles storming Troy's gates,
remember: the heroes might have been divine, but their
city smelled very human.
https://theconversation.com/we-can-learn-a-lot-from-troys-trash-260613
Consider the following excerpt:
"Far from a nuisance, Troy's waste is an archaeologist's treasure trove. Over nearly 2,000 years, Troy ended up with 15 meters of built-up debris. Archaeologists can see nine major building phases in it, each made up of hundreds of thin layers, which formed as people lived their everyday lives."
An English teacher preparing reading comprehension activities for intermediate Brazilian students analyzes this passage to identify vocabulary and conceptual challenges. Regarding lexical comprehension, idiomatic expressions, and the relationship between linguistic form and archaeological content, which pedagogical analysis is accurate?
"Far from a nuisance, Troy's waste is an archaeologist's treasure trove. Over nearly 2,000 years, Troy ended up with 15 meters of built-up debris. Archaeologists can see nine major building phases in it, each made up of hundreds of thin layers, which formed as people lived their everyday lives."
An English teacher preparing reading comprehension activities for intermediate Brazilian students analyzes this passage to identify vocabulary and conceptual challenges. Regarding lexical comprehension, idiomatic expressions, and the relationship between linguistic form and archaeological content, which pedagogical analysis is accurate?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
UNIVALI
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Luiz Alves - SC
Prova:
UNIVALI - 2025 - Prefeitura de Luiz Alves - SC - Professor de Língua Inglesa - Edital nº 15 |
Q4037188
Inglês
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New research unveils the "dark side" of social media
influencers and their impact on marketing and
consumer behaviour
Social media influencers (SMIs) pose psychological,
health and security risks and need tighter regulation, a
new study finds.
SMIs have revolutionised marketing, shaping consumer
behaviour, brand strategies, and even societal norms.
However, new research exposes a lesser-known side of
influencer culture, one that raises ethical, psychological,
and regulatory concerns.
A recent study by the University of Portsmouth
systematically examines the negative impacts of SMIs,
highlighting issues such as misinformation, endorsement
of dangerous products, unrealistic beauty standards, the
fostering of a comparison culture, deceptive
consumption, and privacy risks.
With influencer marketing projected to reach an
estimated $480 billion by 2027, companies increasingly
rely on SMIs to promote products and foster consumer
trust.
A Digital Marketing Institute (2024) survey found that 60
per cent of consumers trust influencer recommendations,
with nearly half of all purchasing decisions being
influenced by these endorsements. However, as
influencer culture grows, so do concerns about its
unintended consequences.
Many SMIs act as opinion leaders or experts within their
respective areas, frequently reviewing products and
leveraging their authority, expertise, or relationships with
followers to influence purchasing decisions. Some inspire
and entertain; others deceive and upset. The deception
and damage, and their impact on consumption, need to
be carefully regulated.
Yuksel Ekinci, Professor of Marketing and Sales at the
University of Portsmouth
The paper, published in Psychology and Marketing,
warns power of SMIs is creating a worrying consumer
landscape. Unlike traditional celebrities, whose fame is
typically rooted in institutional settings - such as acting,
music, or sports - SMIs gain recognition through social media platforms, often relying on personal branding and
consistent engagement with their audiences.
Yuksel Ekinci, Professor of Marketing and Sales at the
University of Portsmouth, said: "Many SMIs act as
opinion leaders or experts within their respective areas,
frequently reviewing products and leveraging their
authority, expertise, or relationships with followers to
influence purchasing decisions. Some inspire and
entertain; others deceive and upset. The deception and
damage, and their impact on consumption, need to be
carefully regulated."
This study organises the negative aspects of influencer
marketing into six key themes:
1. Promotion of harmful products − SMIs often endorse
unhealthy or dangerous products such as diet pills, detox
teas, and alcohol without full disclosure, influencing
consumption habits, particularly among younger
audiences.
2. Dissemination of misinformation − many influencers,
despite lacking expertise, spread false information about
health, politics, and social issues, leading to widespread
disinformation.
3. Reinforcement of unrealistic beauty standards − by
presenting filtered and curated images, influencers
contribute to body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, and
harmful beauty practices.
4. Fostering of comparison culture − influencer-driven
content fuels lifestyle envy and social anxiety, leading to
negative self-comparison and diminished wellbeing.
5. Deceptive consumption practices − some influencers
engage in unethical behaviours such as undisclosed
sponsorships, promotion of counterfeit goods, and
misleading advertisements, undermining consumer trust.
6. Privacy concerns − the extensive data collection and
sharing by influencers raise significant security and
regulatory issues, posing risks for both influencers and
followers.
Social media influencers hold immense power over
consumer decisions and cultural norms. While they
provide entertainment, inspiration, and brand
engagement, the unchecked influence of some SMIs can
lead to serious ethical and psychological consequences.
Our study highlights the urgency for both academic and
industry stakeholders to address these challenges
proactively.
Dr Georgia Buckle, Research Fellow in the School of
Accounting, Economics and Finance at the University of
Portsmouth
The study calls for more stringent oversight, increased
transparency, and ethical marketing strategies to mitigate
these risks. Researchers suggest the following strategies
for policymakers and marketeers:
•Transparency and ethical compliance: brands must
enforce clear disclosure policies to ensure responsible
influencer partnerships.
• Regulation and consumer protection: governments should strengthen policies on influencer marketing to
prevent deceptive practices and misinformation.
• Mental health awareness: companies and influencers
must prioritize authentic content that promotes well-being
rather than unattainable ideals.
• Data privacy protections: stronger safeguards and
awareness campaigns are needed to protect users from
privacy breaches and data exploitation.
Dr Georgia Buckle, Research Fellow in the School of
Accounting, Economics and Finance at the University of
Portsmouth, said: "Social media influencers hold
immense power over consumer decisions and cultural
norms. While they provide entertainment, inspiration, and
brand engagement, the unchecked influence of some
SMIs can lead to serious ethical and psychological
consequences. Our study highlights the urgency for both
academic and industry stakeholders to address these
challenges proactively."
This research offers a critical framework for analysing
influencer culture beyond its commercial benefits,
emphasising the need for ethical marketing practices and
a healthier digital ecosystem.
https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/new-research-unv
eils-the-dark-side-of-social-media-influencers-and-their-impact-on-mark
eting-and-consumer-behaviour
The study suggests that companies should adopt ethical
marketing strategies to mitigate these risks. The word
"mitigate" most nearly means:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
UNIVALI
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Luiz Alves - SC
Prova:
UNIVALI - 2025 - Prefeitura de Luiz Alves - SC - Professor de Língua Inglesa - Edital nº 12 |
Q4034385
Inglês
Read the sentence below:
"His arguments were specious , appealing on the surface but fundamentally flawed."
The underlined word "specious" derives from the Latin root spec- ("to look, to appear"), also present in words such as:
"His arguments were specious , appealing on the surface but fundamentally flawed."
The underlined word "specious" derives from the Latin root spec- ("to look, to appear"), also present in words such as:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
UNIVALI
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Luiz Alves - SC
Prova:
UNIVALI - 2025 - Prefeitura de Luiz Alves - SC - Professor de Língua Inglesa - Edital nº 12 |
Q4034374
Inglês
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Digital archeology
The City Gallery presents Filip Popov with his exhibition
"Digital Archeology"
With a large exhibition, including works from his most
famous cycles, the visual artist Filip Popov will exhibit in
the Hall "2019" at 32 Gladstone Street from March 2 to
31.
For the first time the artist makes such a large-scale
performance in the city where he was born.
The opening will be on March 2 from 17:00 to 19:30.
The topics that excite the author of the exhibition "Digital
Archeology" can be deciphered in the titles of the series
of works created over the past 8 years: TransOrganic,
Para Bellum, Order, Posthuman, Paleomatic Monologues
and Prayers to the latest series - Bunker City and Zero City. As Velizara Ivanova emphasizes in her analysis:
Combining works dating back to 2014, Digital Archeology
reflects Philip Popov's continuing focus on the
posthumanism and transhumanism, confronting
technology and our uncertain future and insight into the
way machines are woven into our tomorrow's world. "
Born in 1964 in Plovdiv, Filip Popov spent several years
of his childhood in Germany, where he formed his ideas
for unity between art, architecture, design and
technology. He studied art at the National Academy of
Arts in Sofia, moved to Basel to study at the
Kunstgewerbeschule, and later lived in Zurich.
He has had solo exhibitions at EASA, West Berlin (1988),
EKG, Wetzikon, CH (1993), Binz Foundation 39, Zurich
(1994), Kunsthalle Liesthal, CH (1996), ArtFront Gallery,
Tokyo (2005). It is presented in the most famous galleries
in Sofia and the country. In 2014 he participated in the
National Autumn Exhibitions in Plovdiv. Filip Popov
exhibits his works in numerous group exhibitions in
Bulgaria, Switzerland, Austria, France.
https://www.visitplovdiv.com/en/node/10577
Consider the following excerpt:
"Born in 1964 in Plovdiv, Filip Popov spent several years of his childhood in Germany, where he formed his ideas for unity between art, architecture, design and technology."
An English teacher designing a reading comprehension lesson for intermediate Brazilian students analyzes this biographical sentence to identify potential comprehension obstacles. Regarding vocabulary, syntax, and cultural references that may challenge Brazilian EFL learners, and considering effective scaffolding strategies aligned with communicative language teaching and BNCC principles, which analysis is pedagogically accurate?
"Born in 1964 in Plovdiv, Filip Popov spent several years of his childhood in Germany, where he formed his ideas for unity between art, architecture, design and technology."
An English teacher designing a reading comprehension lesson for intermediate Brazilian students analyzes this biographical sentence to identify potential comprehension obstacles. Regarding vocabulary, syntax, and cultural references that may challenge Brazilian EFL learners, and considering effective scaffolding strategies aligned with communicative language teaching and BNCC principles, which analysis is pedagogically accurate?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
UNIVALI
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Luiz Alves - SC
Prova:
UNIVALI - 2025 - Prefeitura de Luiz Alves - SC - Professor de Língua Inglesa - Edital nº 12 |
Q4034368
Inglês
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Cold Kimchi Tomato Bibim Noodles
Ingredients
For the sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons gochujang
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons kimchi juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup chopped kimchi
For the noodles
150 grams somen noodles
For the toppings
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced into matchsticks
1 shallot, minced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 soft-boiled eggs (7 minutes, jammy yolks)
4 radishes, thinly sliced
To finish
Extra sesame oil, for drizzling
2 tablespoons furikake
Handful of cilantro
Directions
•Step 1
Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the
tomato paste, gochujang, salt, sesame oil, vinegar,
kimchi juice, and honey until smooth. Stir in the chopped
kimchi until evenly coated.
•Step 2
Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil.
Add the somen noodles and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until
just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water until
completely cooled, then shake off excess water.
•Step 3
Toss together: Add the chilled noodles to the sauce bowl.
Using tongs, gently mix until each strand is coated in the
kimchi-gochujang sauce.
•Step 4
Assemble: Divide the noodles between bowls. Top with
cucumbers, shallot, tomatoes, soft-boiled eggs, and
radishes.
•Step 5
Finish & serve: Drizzle with a little extra sesame oil,
sprinkle with furikake, and top with cilantro. Mix
everything together at the table before eating.
https://food52.com/recipes/cold-kimchi-tomato-bibim-noodles
Judge the sentences below as TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
regarding lexical-semantic analysis and vocabulary
comprehension of culinary terms in the recipe "Cold
Kimchi Tomato Bibim Noodles."
(__)The verb "drizzle" in the instruction "Drizzle with a little extra sesame oil" belongs to the semantic field of liquid application techniques, denoting controlled pouring of liquid in thin stream, and shares semantic features with verbs like "sprinkle" and "pour," though with distinct manner specifications regarding quantity and distribution pattern.
(__)The compound adjective "soft-boiled" in "2 soft-boiled eggs (7 minutes, jammy yolks)" functions as a hyphenated attributive modifier specifying a cooking method, and its morphological structure combines adjective + past participle to create a specialized culinary term that would be translated into Portuguese as "ovos cozidos moles" or "ovos quentes."
(__)The noun "matchsticks" in "sliced into matchsticks" represents a metaphorical extension through shape similarity, where the lexical item originally denoting small wooden sticks for lighting fires has undergone semantic broadening to describe a cutting technique (julienne) in culinary contexts, demonstrating how concrete nouns can acquire specialized technical meanings in professional domains.
The CORRECT sequence is:
(__)The verb "drizzle" in the instruction "Drizzle with a little extra sesame oil" belongs to the semantic field of liquid application techniques, denoting controlled pouring of liquid in thin stream, and shares semantic features with verbs like "sprinkle" and "pour," though with distinct manner specifications regarding quantity and distribution pattern.
(__)The compound adjective "soft-boiled" in "2 soft-boiled eggs (7 minutes, jammy yolks)" functions as a hyphenated attributive modifier specifying a cooking method, and its morphological structure combines adjective + past participle to create a specialized culinary term that would be translated into Portuguese as "ovos cozidos moles" or "ovos quentes."
(__)The noun "matchsticks" in "sliced into matchsticks" represents a metaphorical extension through shape similarity, where the lexical item originally denoting small wooden sticks for lighting fires has undergone semantic broadening to describe a cutting technique (julienne) in culinary contexts, demonstrating how concrete nouns can acquire specialized technical meanings in professional domains.
The CORRECT sequence is:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
IDCAP
Órgão:
OGMOs - PE
Prova:
IDCAP - 2025 - OGMOs - PE - Trabalhador Portuário Avulso (TPA) - Categoria Conferente |
Q3993451
Inglês
Which of the following pairs of terms correctly matches
maritime tools or concepts with their respective
definitions?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
IDCAP
Órgão:
OGMO-Santos - SP
Prova:
IDCAP - 2025 - OGMO-Santos - SP - Trabalhador Portuário Avulso - Categoria Capatazia |
Q3992687
Inglês
Ships need assistance when navigating narrow channels
or docking in busy ports to avoid accidents and ensure
precise maneuvers. A small but powerful vessel is often
used for this purpose, pushing or pulling the ship into
position. This vessel is critical for the safe handling of
large ships in tight spaces. What is this vessel called?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Instituto JK
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Morros - MA
Prova:
Instituto JK - 2025 - Prefeitura de Morros - MA - Professor 6º ao 9º Ano - Inglês |
Q3985249
Inglês
Complete the sentences with the most appropriate expression.
➢ “$ 100 for a hot dog? It's so expensive.That’s a ________!”
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Instituto JK
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Morros - MA
Prova:
Instituto JK - 2025 - Prefeitura de Morros - MA - Professor 6º ao 9º Ano - Inglês |
Q3985244
Inglês
Complete each phrase with the adjective that best
describes it.
➢ I am impressed how _____ I_____ Meaghan is. She didn’t forget I am vegan and prepared something different just for me!
➢ Would somebody please tell Dolores to slow down? Why does she have to be so ______II_______? She doesn’t even let us finish our sentences?
➢ I am impressed how _____ I_____ Meaghan is. She didn’t forget I am vegan and prepared something different just for me!
➢ Would somebody please tell Dolores to slow down? Why does she have to be so ______II_______? She doesn’t even let us finish our sentences?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Instituto JK
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Morros - MA
Prova:
Instituto JK - 2025 - Prefeitura de Morros - MA - Professor 6º ao 9º Ano - Inglês |
Q3985242
Inglês
CHOOSE the most appropriate option to complete the phrases.
I. You have to ____ something about this!
II. Money is one of the things people __________ the most.
III. Sue’s going to ___________ her brother look after her children.
IV. I have to ______________ a list of all the things we need in order to travel.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Instituto JK
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Morros - MA
Prova:
Instituto JK - 2025 - Prefeitura de Morros - MA - Professor 6º ao 9º Ano - Inglês |
Q3985238
Inglês
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The Shakespeare authorship question
The Shakespeare authorship question is a theory
(which was first proposed during the Victorian Era) that
William Shakespeare did not write the plays and poems
which were accredited to him. [...]
Believers of the alternative authorship theory often
argue that William Shakespeare lacked the education,
aristocratic sensibility and familiarity with the royal courts
which is clearly evident in his works. Personally, I would
say that as a dedicated reader of Shakespeare’s works,
many of these claims do not seem to be supported by any
reasonable evidence.
I would suggest that this theory derives from a deeply
embedded prejudice rooted in the English class system
(most marked during the Victorian Era, when the
authorship question first gained widespread credence).
Certainly, Shakespeare came from relatively humble
beginnings, and was not a member of royalty or part of
the nobility – but, I argue, that is no reason to suppose
that someone from his background could not write as well
as he did, or accrue the wealth, position and influence in
London theatrical society that he did. […]
This is where the implications for people reading
Shakespeare today 400 years on are most important.
How can we read (and be taught) Shakespeare’s plays,
if we can never really understand the complete context of their composition, the time in which they were written
and, yes, the prejudice and controversy that still engulfs
them.
THE GUARDIAN. Available at:
https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-bookssite/2016/apr/23/shakespeare-authorship-question-teenagereaders. Accessed on: February 3, 2021. [Excerpt]
Read: “I would say that as a dedicated reader of
Shakespeare’s works, many of these claims do
not seem to be supported by any reasonable
evidence.”
In accordance with the text, check the option that indicates a synonym for claims.
In accordance with the text, check the option that indicates a synonym for claims.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Instituto JK
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São Raimundo das Mangabeiras - MA
Prova:
Instituto JK - 2025 - Prefeitura de São Raimundo das Mangabeiras - MA - Professor 6º ao 9º Ano - Inglês |
Q3979473
Inglês
Mark the option which displays the right order
and right spelling of the ordinal numbers:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Instituto JK
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São Raimundo das Mangabeiras - MA
Prova:
Instituto JK - 2025 - Prefeitura de São Raimundo das Mangabeiras - MA - Professor 6º ao 9º Ano - Inglês |
Q3979467
Inglês
Mark the sentence which brings the words with
the same meaning of the word Gloom in the
text:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Instituto JK
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São Raimundo das Mangabeiras - MA
Prova:
Instituto JK - 2025 - Prefeitura de São Raimundo das Mangabeiras - MA - Professor 6º ao 9º Ano - Inglês |
Q3979465
Inglês
The expression “hunched shoulders” it shows
the character is:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Instituto JK
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São Raimundo das Mangabeiras - MA
Prova:
Instituto JK - 2025 - Prefeitura de São Raimundo das Mangabeiras - MA - Professor 6º ao 9º Ano - Inglês |
Q3979464
Inglês
Which sentence bellow doesn’t convey the
right meaning of the word “despondently”:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Instituto JK
Órgão:
Prefeitura de São Raimundo das Mangabeiras - MA
Prova:
Instituto JK - 2025 - Prefeitura de São Raimundo das Mangabeiras - MA - Professor 6º ao 9º Ano - Inglês |
Q3979463
Inglês
What’s the meaning of the expression “we’re in
a fix” in this context?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
LEGALLE Concursos
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Caxias do Sul - RS
Prova:
LEGALLE Concursos - 2025 - Prefeitura de Caxias do Sul - RS - Professor de Língua Estrangeira – Inglês |
Q3969216
Inglês
Which of the following word pairings in the sentence Even for a new grief, or a subtler pang than any felt before, he thinks, lying on his bed of ebony, that he would give the silver and vermilion of all his mines (l.15–18) forms a collocation?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
LEGALLE Concursos
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Caxias do Sul - RS
Prova:
LEGALLE Concursos - 2025 - Prefeitura de Caxias do Sul - RS - Professor de Língua Estrangeira – Inglês |
Q3969214
Inglês
Considering the lexeme "heart" as used in the phrase with the canker of ennui at his heart (1.30–31), evaluate the following statements regarding its grammatical and lexical properties. Mark the CORRECT alternative, considering T for True and F for False.
(_) Heart functions as a concrete, countable noun referring literally to the anatomical organ within this context.
(_) The word heart here operates metaphorically, denoting the emperor's emotional or spiritual core.
(_) Heart is derived from Old English and retains exclusively physiological meaning in contemporary usage.
(_) In this construction, heart functions as an abstract, uncountable noun expressing cause.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
LEGALLE Concursos
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Caxias do Sul - RS
Prova:
LEGALLE Concursos - 2025 - Prefeitura de Caxias do Sul - RS - Professor de Língua Estrangeira – Inglês |
Q3969211
Inglês
Which lexical item among the options below may, through its orthographic or phonetic resemblance to a Portuguese term, mislead an uncritical L2 reader into a false cognate interpretation when considered in isolation? Mark the CORRECT alternative, considering T for True and F for False.
( ) casket (l.30)
( ) mineral (l.23)
( ) mordant (l.31)
( ) crown (l.19)
( ) casket (l.30)
( ) mineral (l.23)
( ) mordant (l.31)
( ) crown (l.19)
Q3929653
Inglês
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Text 1A3-II
The argument for the existence of life in different places in
the universe can lead to endless and aimless (but fascinating)
speculation. Why assume that aliens so far advanced
technologically are still bound by the chains of aging bodies?
As we see our own technology advancing, and our minds
becoming ever more entangled with digital devices, we can
envision a kind of transhuman future whereby our mind’s
essence, what we (loosely) identify with our inner self and
memories, becomes immaterial, soullike, tethered to reality
through information alone. In his novel 2001: A Space Odyssey,
Arthur C. Clarke speculated that aliens would have broken away
from carbon-based and robotic machine structures so “that the
mind would eventually free itself from matter (…) and if there is
anything beyond that, its name could only be God.”
This is where astrotheology begins, as we envision aliens
as the techno-version of godlike creatures, with the obvious
subtext that one day we are going to get there too. So, not only is
their technology magic to us, but their very existence becomes
equivalent to a supernatural presence — omniscient,
omnipresent, and undetectable by our feeble human senses and
machines. Such aliens are indistinguishable from gods inhabiting
the heavenly realm, being as elusive as countless deities have
been throughout human history. They exist only in that intangible
dimension of faith.
Marcelo Gleiser. The dawn of a mindful universe: a manifesto for humanity’s future.
HarperOne, San Francisco (CA) (adapted).
The word “envision”, in “as we envision aliens” (first sentence of
the second paragraph of text 1A3-II), has a similar meaning to
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