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Walk of fame
Even if you have never visited Los Angeles, you have probably heard about the most famous sidewalk in the world: the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Every year, around 10 million tourists visit this street to take pictures with their idol’s star.
Since 1960, the Hollywood Boulevard Avenue attracts visitors to see star-plaques with the names of celebrities: actors, singers, movie directors, stage performers or anyone who has contributed to make Hollywood known worldwide. Each pink star is made of a marble called terrazzo, a bronze shield with the honoree’s name and an icon of the celebrity job, like a camera, television or a microphone, for example.
Fonte:
https://www.wizard.com.br/idiomas/textos-sem-ingles-para-iniciantes/
The correct abbreviation for the word Avenue according to the standard English grammar is
“During the 2018 US-North Korea Summit in Singapore, President Trump had to walk on eggshells when discussing denuclearization with Kim Jong-un to avoid derailing the historic talks.”
What does the expression “walk on eggshells” mean in this context?
In the last panel of the comic strip, the word “raisin” is used. What does the word “raisin” mean in English?
Mark: Did you hear what happened to Tom?
Lisa: No, what’s going on?
Mark: Well, he tried to sabotage Sarah’s project to make her look bad, but the boss found out he was
the one behind it. Now he’s the one in trouble.
Lisa: Wow, that’s crazy! I guess he got hoist with his own petard.
What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression “to be hoist with one's own petard”?

A British Airways Pilot Was Sucked Out of An Airplane
Natalie Musumenci

(Available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/british-airways-pilot-sucked-out-plane-mid-flight-survived2024-1 – text specially adapted for this test).
*Windscreen panel: it is the glass window at the front of the plane through which the pilots look.
*Cockpit: the front part of the plane where the pilot sits.
(Available at: www.collinsdictionary.com).
Portuguese Man Accidentally Finds 82-Foot-Long Dinosaur in His Backyard
By Margaret Osborne

(Available at: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/portuguese-man-accidentally-finds-82-foot-longdinosaur-in-his-backyard-180980672/ – text specially adapted for this test).
Text II:
The Future of the Planet

Our planet is facing serious environmental problems. Climate change is causing extreme weather, ice is melting in the polar regions, and many species are disappearing. Governments and individuals must work together to reduce pollution and protect natural resources. Renewable energy, recycling, and education are key to building a sustainable future. The choices we make today will determine the world we live in tomorrow.
(Fonte: Linguapress – texto autêntico adaptado para uso educacional)
Text I:
Urbanization and Its Challenges

In the last century, urbanization has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. Cities around the world have grown rapidly, attracting people from rural areas seeking better opportunities. While urban centers provide access to jobs, education, and healthcare, they also present significant challenges. Overcrowding, gridlock, pollution, and insufficient housing are common problems. Moreover, social inequality is often more visible in urban areas, where wealthy neighborhoods exist alongside impoverished communities. Urban planners argue that sustainable development, public transportation, and inclusive policies are essential to create cities that can support both economic growth and quality of life.
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Education is .............................. in Brazil between ages 7 and 14, and free at state schools too. Children under 6 may .............................. optional educação infantil before enrolling for 5 years at .............................. school known as ensino fundamental.
Mark the option that correctly completes the blanks in the text.