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Which meaning corresponds to the expression in this context?
n this context, "entrepreneurship is democratizing" appropriately means that entrepreneurship is:
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The world cup debutants determined to prove nothing is impossible
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City, it will set in motion a flurry of historic firsts.
A newly expanded 48-team tournament, three countries: the US, Canada and Mexico as hosts and we’ll also get to see four debutants in the shape of Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Cape Verde.
It was in October of last year that Cape Verde, the African archipelago nation — with a population of just over half a million people — qualified for its first ever World Cup after beating Eswatini 3-0 to become the third-smallest country after Curaçao and Iceland eight years ago to make it through to football’s biggest stage.
It was a feat made even more impressive by the fact the Blue Sharks ended up four points ahead of traditional continental powerhouse Cameroon, topping their Confederation of African Football qualifying group in the process.
It’s no wonder the team’s head coach Pedro Leitão Brito — better known as Bubista — was beaming with pride when he dropped by the CNN studios in Atlanta recently as part of a visit to Mercedes-Benz stadium, where Cape Verde will begin their World Cup campaign on June 15 against the 2010 winners and reigning European champions, Spain.
“We are so excited. I think the people are so excited and we’re going to do our best for our people,” Bubista — a distinguished former captain and defender on the national team — told CNN Sports.
Bubista oversaw a truly history-making qualifying campaign. A sequence of results that included a highly impressive five straight wins, the highlight of which featured a never-to-be-forgotten 1-0 triumph over the Cameroonians in September 2025.
But it’s October 13, 2025, that will be indelibly etched into the memory of all who witnessed Cape Verde’s historic win against Eswatini. A victory that would spark frenzied celebrations of joy in the country’s capital city Praia.
“Our people are so excited and so happy. Our people in the world, it’s just so great for our qualification and now our people are so grateful for everything,” Bubista added.
Cape Verde may be about to play in a first ever World Cup, but the national team is no stranger to success when it comes to competing in the Africa Cup of Nations having reached the quarterfinals in 2013 and then again, a decade later. Bubista oversaw the latter campaign but now the head coach’s focus is fully on his team’s tournament opener against Spain.
“We know it’s a very difficult match … They have very good players. We will respect them but anything is possible. We’re going to do our best to show the world what we can do in football,” Bubista reflected.
“We know it’s a hard game, but we have our heart and team spirit and this is important for us. Our unity is our strength,” he added.
The Blue Sharks will arrive in the US with a talented squad including Villarreal’s Logan Costa, Paris Saint-Germain 18-year-old Fabio Domingos and 36-year-old Ryan Mendes, who is the country’s most-capped player — with more than 90 appearances for the national team — and is Cape Verde’s all-time leading goalscorer.
And then there’s the remarkable story of the Shamrock Rovers forward Roberto “Pico” Lopes who was born in Ireland, but when it comes to international football, represents Cape Verde, currently ranked 69th in the world.
Lopes had always wanted to play for Ireland but when that didn’t materialize, he ended up playing for his father’shomeland after famously being recruited through a LinkedIn message from then-team head coach Rui Águas. Initially Lopes ignored the first message sent in Portuguese as spam but not the second one sent a few months later in English.
Fonte: https://edition.cnn.com/sport/cape-verde-world-cup-debutants-nothing-isimpossible-spc. Excerto. Acessado em: 07/06/2026.
Brain rot
“Brain rot” is defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging. Also: something characterized as likely to lead to such deterioration”. The term gained new prominence as a term used to capture concerns about the impact of consuming excessive amounts of low-quality online content, especially on social media. The term increased in usage frequency by 230% between 2023 and 2024.
The first recorded use of “brain rot” was found in 1854 in Henry David Thoreau’s book Walden, which reports his experiences of living a simple lifestyle in the natural world. Thoreau criticizes society’s tendency to devalue complex ideas, or those that can be interpreted in multiple ways, in favour of simple ones, and sees this as indicative of a general decline in mental and intellectual effort: “While England endeavours to cure the potato rot, will not any endeavour to cure the brain-rot — which prevails so much more widely and fatally?”
The term has taken on new significance in the digital age. Initially gaining traction on social media platforms, the term is now seeing more widespread use, such as in mainstream journalism, amidst societal concerns about the negative impact of overconsuming online content.
Source: Oxford University Press. Adaptation.
Brain rot
“Brain rot” is defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging. Also: something characterized as likely to lead to such deterioration”. The term gained new prominence as a term used to capture concerns about the impact of consuming excessive amounts of low-quality online content, especially on social media. The term increased in usage frequency by 230% between 2023 and 2024.
The first recorded use of “brain rot” was found in 1854 in Henry David Thoreau’s book Walden, which reports his experiences of living a simple lifestyle in the natural world. Thoreau criticizes society’s tendency to devalue complex ideas, or those that can be interpreted in multiple ways, in favour of simple ones, and sees this as indicative of a general decline in mental and intellectual effort: “While England endeavours to cure the potato rot, will not any endeavour to cure the brain-rot — which prevails so much more widely and fatally?”
The term has taken on new significance in the digital age. Initially gaining traction on social media platforms, the term is now seeing more widespread use, such as in mainstream journalism, amidst societal concerns about the negative impact of overconsuming online content.
Source: Oxford University Press. Adaptation.
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The first recorded use of “brain rot” was found in 1854 in Henry David Thoreau’s book Walden, which reports his experiences of living a simple lifestyle in the natural world.
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How Will You Get from How Things Are to How Things "Should" Be?
A lot of people get fixated on things that they think "should" happen, but fail to address substantial obstacles in the way. I may even agree with them about what I think "should" happen. But that doesn't mean that it's going to happen. If you're thinking that there is also a danger in being overly cautious or waiting to work out the perfect plan, you're right. That can become a form of procrastination. Acting on an imperfect plan is usually better than waiting until you've worked out every last detail. But at least have some kind of plan that doesn't require a miracle to happen.
The plan that works will also probably not be the plan you started with. You will have to update the plan as you proceed and the situation evolves.
A good model for this process is John Boyd's OODA decision making loop. OODA stands for Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. Actions produce responses that provide new information. New information requires reorientation and new decisions will have to be made that lead to new actions, and the loop repeats.
No big changes happened because a bunch of people sat around complaining about how things "should be."
That's like saying "l should be a millionaire." You could be, but you're going to need some kind of plan to get there that realistically acknowledges the obstacles in your way.
Many of the problems we face today took years to create.
We have inherited a big mess. A lot of things happened that "should not" have happened. Mistakes were made.
But that's life. It's going to throw all kinds of things at you that are sub-optimal. Things you didn't "deserve" or ask for. Cleaning up messes you didn't create is as normal as dealing with bad weather.
Some messes only require a dustpan.
But if you want to clean up a really big mess, you're going to need a plan.
Fonte: https://mrjackdonovan.substack.com/p/the-flow-chart
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How Will You Get from How Things Are to How Things "Should" Be?
A lot of people get fixated on things that they think "should" happen, but fail to address substantial obstacles in the way. I may even agree with them about what I think "should" happen. But that doesn't mean that it's going to happen. If you're thinking that there is also a danger in being overly cautious or waiting to work out the perfect plan, you're right. That can become a form of procrastination. Acting on an imperfect plan is usually better than waiting until you've worked out every last detail. But at least have some kind of plan that doesn't require a miracle to happen.
The plan that works will also probably not be the plan you started with. You will have to update the plan as you proceed and the situation evolves.
A good model for this process is John Boyd's OODA decision making loop. OODA stands for Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. Actions produce responses that provide new information. New information requires reorientation and new decisions will have to be made that lead to new actions, and the loop repeats.
No big changes happened because a bunch of people sat around complaining about how things "should be."
That's like saying "l should be a millionaire." You could be, but you're going to need some kind of plan to get there that realistically acknowledges the obstacles in your way.
Many of the problems we face today took years to create.
We have inherited a big mess. A lot of things happened that "should not" have happened. Mistakes were made.
But that's life. It's going to throw all kinds of things at you that are sub-optimal. Things you didn't "deserve" or ask for. Cleaning up messes you didn't create is as normal as dealing with bad weather.
Some messes only require a dustpan.
But if you want to clean up a really big mess, you're going to need a plan.
Fonte: https://mrjackdonovan.substack.com/p/the-flow-chart
"Although the proposal initially drew criticism from several teachers, the revised version eventually gained broad support. What had seemed an unnecessary complication came to be regarded as a useful safeguard against inconsistent assessment practices."
Based on the text, the expression "came to be regarded as" indicates that:
I. The San Gregorio Polyptych was commissioned for a monastery and depicts religious figures and angels.
II. The double-sided panel was painted in 1473, the same year in which the San Gregorio Polyptych was painted.
III. Investigators suspect that the theft was commissioned by criminals operating in the black market for art.
Which ones are correct?
"Some were storied weapons. With this once long lance, now wildly elbowed, fifty years ago did Nathan Swain kill fifteen whales between a sunrise and a sunset. And that harpoon—so like a corkscrew now—was flung in Javan seas..."
Match the maritime terms in Column 01 with their corresponding definitions in Column 02.
Column 01
(__)Harpoon (__)Lance (__)Mast (__)Bow (__)Hull
Column 02
I.The main body of a vessel, excluding masts, sails, and rigging.
II.A long spar rising vertically from a ship and supporting sails or rigging.
III.A weapon attached to a line and used to strike large marine animals.
IV.The forward part of a vessel.
V.A long weapon traditionally used in whaling after the whale had been secured.
Correlate the columns according to the correct nautical definitions. Then choose the alternative containing the correct sequence.
"Who-e debel you?"—he at last said—"you no speak-e, dam-me, I kill-e."
[...]
"Don't be afraid now," said he, grinning again. "Queequeg here wouldn't harm a hair of your head."
[...]
"Me sabbee plenty," grunted Queequeg, puffing away at his pipe and sitting up in bed.
Read the statements below carefully:
I.Queequeg's speech demonstrates a limited command of English grammar and vocabulary.
II.The landlord's statement "Don't be afraid now" performs the social function of reassurance.
III.The expression "wouldn't harm a hair of your head" is used to communicate that Queequeg poses no threat to Ishmael.
IV.The phrase "Me sabbee plenty" illustrates a standard grammatical structure commonly found in formal English.
V.The interaction reveals an initial communication barrier between the characters.
Which statements are correct according to the excerpt?
"For to go as a passenger you must needs have a purse, and a purse is but a rag unless you have something in it. Besides, passengers get sea-sick—grow quarrelsome—don't sleep of nights—do not enjoy themselves much, as a general thing..."
Considering the meanings conveyed by the vocabulary and grammatical structures employed in the passage, analyze the statements below and choose the alternative that best interprets the highlighted expressions within their context.
I.The modal verb must expresses necessity related to travelling as a passenger.
II.The word unless introduces a condition that affects the meaning of the previous statement.
III.The adjective quarrelsome describes a tendency to engage in arguments or disputes.
IV.The expression as a general thing indicates an exception to a commonly observed situation.
Which alternative presents the correct analysis?
"No, when I go to sea, I go as a simple sailor, right before the mast, plumb down into the forecastle, aloft there to the royal mast-head."
Considering the maritime terminology employed in the excerpt, analyze the descriptions below and identify the alternative in which all terms are correctly matched to their nautical meanings.
"No, when I go to sea, I go as a simple sailor, right before the mast, plumb down into the forecastle, aloft there to the royal mast-head."
Match the words and expressions from Column 01 with their grammatical or lexical classifications in Column 02.
Column 01
(__)simple (__)sailor (__)forecastle (__)aloft (__)royal mast-head
Column 02
I.Noun referring to a crew member aboard a vessel.
II.Adverb indicating an elevated position on a ship.
III.Adjective describing a noun.
IV.Compound nautical noun referring to a location high on a mast.
V.Nautical noun referring to the forward section where sailors are accommodated.
Correlate the columns according to the grammatical or lexical classification of each highlighted term. Then choose the alternative containing the correct sequence.
Read the statements below carefully:
I.The expression would depend upon indicates a conditional future situation viewed from a past perspective.
II.The modal verb should is used to express a hypothetical possibility.
III.The adjective objectionable refers to someone considered unsuitable or unacceptable.
IV.The expression put up with means to search for alternative accommodation.
V.The adjective decent conveys a positive evaluation of a person's character or behavior.
Which statements are correctly interpreted according to the excerpt?
Read the lyrics’ song Dai Dai, by Shakira (Feat. Burna Boy), to answer question
[…]
You knew from the day
you were born
That here in this place you belong
You've been this brave all along
What broke you once made you strong (strong)
Dai, dai, ikou, dale, allez, let's go
Dai, dai, ikou, dale, allez, let's go (ow)
Come follow your desire
Where there's a will, there's a way
You are the owner of that fire
No one can take it away
Sweat and blood to write your story
That is how you paved the way
You're about to reach the glory
Only one step away
All the highs and lows
All the tears and the pain
You been there through it all,
been through it all
Just do it again
Now you got to believe (I believe)
[…]
(Available at: https://www.letras.mus.br/shakira/dai-dai-feat-burna-boy/)
Based on the song Dai dai, by Shakira, match the underlined words to their closest meaning in its context and choose the correct alternative.
UNDERLINED WORDS
1. belong
2. brave
3. desire
4. take it away
5. glory
MEANING
A. To feel comfortable or accepted in a place;
B. To remove or deprive someone of something;
C. Showing courage in the face of difficulty;
D. A strong wish or want for something;
E. Great honor, praise, or success;
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