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Ano: 2024
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Q4181369
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the following article to answer question.
Essen: Germany's 'ugly duckling' city success (by Norman Miller)
Thanks to an innovative approach, the Germany city has catapulted from an industrial wasteland to one of
Europe’s greened cities.
Located in the heart of western Germany's long-time industrial Ruhr region, the city of Essen spent much of
the past 150 years marred by pollution, tainted by filthy mines and belching factories and lined by poisoned
waterways. In just one year in the 1960s, a study noted that some 1.5 million tons of toxic dust, ashes and soot
rained down on Essen's inhabitants, along with four million tons of sulphur dioxide. But a remarkable transformation
has seen Essen go from being Germany's ugly duckling to one of Europe's greenest cities.
"Green urban development has acted as a driving force in Essen over the last decade," explained Simone
Raskob, who helped oversee Essen's transformation through a mix of so-called Blue Green solutions: "Blue" for
water-focused initiatives, and "Green" for land-based projects. This two-pronged approach helped catapult Essen
to be declared the European Green Capital for 2017.
Essen's most high-profile project is the transformation of the Zollverein industrial complex – once the
world's largest coal and coke production facility – from toxin-spewing industrial blackspot to an inspiring eco-park
granted Unesco World Heritage status. Inside its giant former coal washing building, the impressive Ruhr Museum
enthrals visitors with displays on the site's history and transformation between towering old machinery. A short walk
away, the Red Dot Design Museum showcases examples of innovative global design in a former boiler house
building repurposed by renowned architect Norman Foster. Ever since mining at Zollverein and the surrounding
region ended in the late 1980s, woodland has spread across the vast site, and its trail-laced expanses are now
home to more than 800 animal and plant species.
Yet, Essen isn't resting on its green laurels and is continuing to add eco-friendly initiatives. A 100km cycling
'super-highway’ is slowly taking shape atop old industrial railways. A string of nature-walking trails have also been
created in and around the city to help boost local engagement with – and appreciation of – natural habitats. All the
trails are easily accessible by public transport.
Among the city's many transformations are the creation of lakes and ponds by harvesting rainwater. But
perhaps the toughest of Essen's solutions involved restoring the River Emscher, considered a biologically dead
"open sewer" since the end of the 19th Century, thanks to the dumping of mining and factory slurry and waste
water. After a two-decade clean-up programme, trout once again returned to the rejuvenated river in 2015. A recent
count found more than 1,000 fish and animal species living along the Emscher, including previously endangered
lapwings, kingfishers and beavers.
Though humans aren't yet encouraged to join the trout in the Emscher, an arena for swimming and boating
hums with activity at Lake Baldeney, a broad expanse of water created behind a 9m dam on the similarly cleanedup Ruhr river. When swimmers splashed here back in 2017, it was the first time bathing had been officially allowed
there for 46 years.
From German eyesore to proud green city, Essen's green-and-blue approach isn't just benefitting outdoor
enthusiasts and the environment but is also providing a shining example of how other cities can look to their
industrial past to embrace a cleaner future.
Adapted from: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20231106-essen-germanys-ugly-duckling-city-success. Access on: 13 nov. 2023.
The article describes a green-and-blue approach
to the renovation of the German city of Essen.
Considering what green and blue solutions are,
according to the text, decide whether the
following initiatives are part of the green solution
group or the blue solution group:
1. developing lakes with rainwater;
2. creating the Lake Baldeney arena;
3. transforming the Zollverein industrial complex;
4. restoring the River Emscher;
5. constructing of a cycling highway.
Now select the alternative which correctly matches each of these initiatives to their respective group.
1. developing lakes with rainwater;
2. creating the Lake Baldeney arena;
3. transforming the Zollverein industrial complex;
4. restoring the River Emscher;
5. constructing of a cycling highway.
Now select the alternative which correctly matches each of these initiatives to their respective group.
Ano: 2024
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Q4181368
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the following article to answer question.
Essen: Germany's 'ugly duckling' city success (by Norman Miller)
Thanks to an innovative approach, the Germany city has catapulted from an industrial wasteland to one of
Europe’s greened cities.
Located in the heart of western Germany's long-time industrial Ruhr region, the city of Essen spent much of
the past 150 years marred by pollution, tainted by filthy mines and belching factories and lined by poisoned
waterways. In just one year in the 1960s, a study noted that some 1.5 million tons of toxic dust, ashes and soot
rained down on Essen's inhabitants, along with four million tons of sulphur dioxide. But a remarkable transformation
has seen Essen go from being Germany's ugly duckling to one of Europe's greenest cities.
"Green urban development has acted as a driving force in Essen over the last decade," explained Simone
Raskob, who helped oversee Essen's transformation through a mix of so-called Blue Green solutions: "Blue" for
water-focused initiatives, and "Green" for land-based projects. This two-pronged approach helped catapult Essen
to be declared the European Green Capital for 2017.
Essen's most high-profile project is the transformation of the Zollverein industrial complex – once the
world's largest coal and coke production facility – from toxin-spewing industrial blackspot to an inspiring eco-park
granted Unesco World Heritage status. Inside its giant former coal washing building, the impressive Ruhr Museum
enthrals visitors with displays on the site's history and transformation between towering old machinery. A short walk
away, the Red Dot Design Museum showcases examples of innovative global design in a former boiler house
building repurposed by renowned architect Norman Foster. Ever since mining at Zollverein and the surrounding
region ended in the late 1980s, woodland has spread across the vast site, and its trail-laced expanses are now
home to more than 800 animal and plant species.
Yet, Essen isn't resting on its green laurels and is continuing to add eco-friendly initiatives. A 100km cycling
'super-highway’ is slowly taking shape atop old industrial railways. A string of nature-walking trails have also been
created in and around the city to help boost local engagement with – and appreciation of – natural habitats. All the
trails are easily accessible by public transport.
Among the city's many transformations are the creation of lakes and ponds by harvesting rainwater. But
perhaps the toughest of Essen's solutions involved restoring the River Emscher, considered a biologically dead
"open sewer" since the end of the 19th Century, thanks to the dumping of mining and factory slurry and waste
water. After a two-decade clean-up programme, trout once again returned to the rejuvenated river in 2015. A recent
count found more than 1,000 fish and animal species living along the Emscher, including previously endangered
lapwings, kingfishers and beavers.
Though humans aren't yet encouraged to join the trout in the Emscher, an arena for swimming and boating
hums with activity at Lake Baldeney, a broad expanse of water created behind a 9m dam on the similarly cleanedup Ruhr river. When swimmers splashed here back in 2017, it was the first time bathing had been officially allowed
there for 46 years.
From German eyesore to proud green city, Essen's green-and-blue approach isn't just benefitting outdoor
enthusiasts and the environment but is also providing a shining example of how other cities can look to their
industrial past to embrace a cleaner future.
Adapted from: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20231106-essen-germanys-ugly-duckling-city-success. Access on: 13 nov. 2023.
Analyze the following statements according to the
article:
I. Essen was heavily affected by pollution, experiencing significant environmental degradation for the last century and a half.
II. In the Zollverein complex, old buildings have been remodeled into modern, sustainable and environmentally-friendly industries.
III. Although a cycling highway is under development and places to go hiking and be in touch with nature are now available, there are still challenges for people to access them.
IV. Once deemed biologically lifeless, fish and other animal species can only be seen in the River Emscher again due to its restoration, which took twenty years.
V. People have not been able to go in the Lake Baldeney since 2017, but this is about to change because of Essen’s green-and-blue approach.
The statements which bring only completely accurate information are:
I. Essen was heavily affected by pollution, experiencing significant environmental degradation for the last century and a half.
II. In the Zollverein complex, old buildings have been remodeled into modern, sustainable and environmentally-friendly industries.
III. Although a cycling highway is under development and places to go hiking and be in touch with nature are now available, there are still challenges for people to access them.
IV. Once deemed biologically lifeless, fish and other animal species can only be seen in the River Emscher again due to its restoration, which took twenty years.
V. People have not been able to go in the Lake Baldeney since 2017, but this is about to change because of Essen’s green-and-blue approach.
The statements which bring only completely accurate information are:
Q3487270
Inglês
“The first parachute was invented by Leonardo da Vinci.”
This sentence has the same meaning as:
Q3487265
Inglês
Choose the correct alternative to complete the dialog.
Alex: Can you see the soldier in the camouflaged uniform? Camille: __________________. There are two.
Alex: Can you see the soldier in the camouflaged uniform? Camille: __________________. There are two.
Q3487263
Inglês
Choose the correct alternative to complete the
conversation.
John: We’re having dinner in the Sergeants’ Mess Hall on Thursday. _____________?
Marcos: Yes, I’d love to.
John: We’re having dinner in the Sergeants’ Mess Hall on Thursday. _____________?
Marcos: Yes, I’d love to.
Q3487261
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text and answer question.
How long will you live?
Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life. Today, many
scientists are trying to find the habits that help people live
longer. In 1970, some scientists talked to 7,000 people in the
United States and got information about ___________ habits.
Then they checked to see how long the people lived.
The scientists learned that the people with the longest
lives did seven things. (1) They ate breakfast every day. (2) They
didn’t eat snacks between meals. (3) They weren’t too heavy or
too thin. (4) They exercised regularly. (5) They slept seven to
eight hours every night not more, and not less. (6) They didn’t
smoke. (7) They didn’t drink more than two alcoholic drinks per
day.
These were the habits that made a big difference. People
who did all of these things lived 12 years longer than people
who did only one to three of the things.
Scientists say that you should change your habits slowly.
Make one small change every week. You need about 21 days to
make a new habit.
Adapted. World English 1B. 2010. Heinle Cengage Learning.
According to the text, people
Q3487258
Inglês
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Read the text and answer question.
How long will you live?
Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life. Today, many
scientists are trying to find the habits that help people live
longer. In 1970, some scientists talked to 7,000 people in the
United States and got information about ___________ habits.
Then they checked to see how long the people lived.
The scientists learned that the people with the longest
lives did seven things. (1) They ate breakfast every day. (2) They
didn’t eat snacks between meals. (3) They weren’t too heavy or
too thin. (4) They exercised regularly. (5) They slept seven to
eight hours every night not more, and not less. (6) They didn’t
smoke. (7) They didn’t drink more than two alcoholic drinks per
day.
These were the habits that made a big difference. People
who did all of these things lived 12 years longer than people
who did only one to three of the things.
Scientists say that you should change your habits slowly.
Make one small change every week. You need about 21 days to
make a new habit.
Adapted. World English 1B. 2010. Heinle Cengage Learning.
According to the text, scientists
Q3487257
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text and answer question.
How long will you live?
Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life. Today, many
scientists are trying to find the habits that help people live
longer. In 1970, some scientists talked to 7,000 people in the
United States and got information about ___________ habits.
Then they checked to see how long the people lived.
The scientists learned that the people with the longest
lives did seven things. (1) They ate breakfast every day. (2) They
didn’t eat snacks between meals. (3) They weren’t too heavy or
too thin. (4) They exercised regularly. (5) They slept seven to
eight hours every night not more, and not less. (6) They didn’t
smoke. (7) They didn’t drink more than two alcoholic drinks per
day.
These were the habits that made a big difference. People
who did all of these things lived 12 years longer than people
who did only one to three of the things.
Scientists say that you should change your habits slowly.
Make one small change every week. You need about 21 days to
make a new habit.
Adapted. World English 1B. 2010. Heinle Cengage Learning.
Choose the correct Conditional Sentence to summarize
the text.
Q3487254
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text and answer question.
Overcoming shyness by controlling emotional state
Words can be amazingly powerful if you know how to use
them. Read any book about influencing people and you’ll see
what I mean. Some shy people don’t understand how their
behavior, and specially their language patterns, influence
others.
Any decision you make is largely influenced by the
emotional state you are in at the time. If you are in a positive,
happy state, you are much more likely to behave in positive,
rewarding ways. If you are in a “bad mood”, you tend to make
poor decisions and ignore the positive things around you. How
do emotional states work? If you concentrate, you can often put
yourself in whatever state you want (Think happy thoughts!).
Adapted. New English Point, Book 2. 1999. Editora Saraiva.
According to the text, if you’re in a bad mood,
Q3487253
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text and answer question.
Overcoming shyness by controlling emotional state
Words can be amazingly powerful if you know how to use
them. Read any book about influencing people and you’ll see
what I mean. Some shy people don’t understand how their
behavior, and specially their language patterns, influence
others.
Any decision you make is largely influenced by the
emotional state you are in at the time. If you are in a positive,
happy state, you are much more likely to behave in positive,
rewarding ways. If you are in a “bad mood”, you tend to make
poor decisions and ignore the positive things around you. How
do emotional states work? If you concentrate, you can often put
yourself in whatever state you want (Think happy thoughts!).
Adapted. New English Point, Book 2. 1999. Editora Saraiva.
The excerpt “If you concentrate, you can often put yourself in whatever state you want” means that
Q3487252
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text and answer question.
Manage your money
Congratulations! You have received your first salary. How
are you going to spend it? Are you going to go out and buy that
new cell phone or those cool sneakers? Well, don’t!
Before you spend a cent, you have to make a budget and
plan your spending. First, write down your income (how much
money you receive). Then calculate your expenses (rent,
transportation, food, etc). If your expenses are __________ than
your income, you are on the right road! Now you know how
much money you have left to spend each month. But don’t
overspend or you will have to borrow money. Borrowing money
from the bank is expensive. Interest rates are high. Always check
to see if a friend or family member can lend you the money.
You also have to think about the long term. How are you
going to pay for that holiday at the beach or buy your family
presents? You will have to save money every month. So, that
new cell phone can wait. Manage your money and maybe you’ll
be able to take that holiday at the beach ‐ in Mexico!
Adapted. World English 1B. 2010. Heinle Cengage Learning.
Choose the correct word to complete the summary of the
text.
“The author said that it is important that the reader __________ exactly what his/her expenses are, before he/she starts to spend his/her salary.”
“The author said that it is important that the reader __________ exactly what his/her expenses are, before he/she starts to spend his/her salary.”
Q3487251
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text and answer question.
Manage your money
Congratulations! You have received your first salary. How
are you going to spend it? Are you going to go out and buy that
new cell phone or those cool sneakers? Well, don’t!
Before you spend a cent, you have to make a budget and
plan your spending. First, write down your income (how much
money you receive). Then calculate your expenses (rent,
transportation, food, etc). If your expenses are __________ than
your income, you are on the right road! Now you know how
much money you have left to spend each month. But don’t
overspend or you will have to borrow money. Borrowing money
from the bank is expensive. Interest rates are high. Always check
to see if a friend or family member can lend you the money.
You also have to think about the long term. How are you
going to pay for that holiday at the beach or buy your family
presents? You will have to save money every month. So, that
new cell phone can wait. Manage your money and maybe you’ll
be able to take that holiday at the beach ‐ in Mexico!
Adapted. World English 1B. 2010. Heinle Cengage Learning.
Another way of saying “...maybe you’ll be able to take
that holiday...” is:
Q3487249
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text and answer question.
Manage your money
Congratulations! You have received your first salary. How
are you going to spend it? Are you going to go out and buy that
new cell phone or those cool sneakers? Well, don’t!
Before you spend a cent, you have to make a budget and
plan your spending. First, write down your income (how much
money you receive). Then calculate your expenses (rent,
transportation, food, etc). If your expenses are __________ than
your income, you are on the right road! Now you know how
much money you have left to spend each month. But don’t
overspend or you will have to borrow money. Borrowing money
from the bank is expensive. Interest rates are high. Always check
to see if a friend or family member can lend you the money.
You also have to think about the long term. How are you
going to pay for that holiday at the beach or buy your family
presents? You will have to save money every month. So, that
new cell phone can wait. Manage your money and maybe you’ll
be able to take that holiday at the beach ‐ in Mexico!
Adapted. World English 1B. 2010. Heinle Cengage Learning.
According to the text, before you spend your money, you
Q3487248
Inglês
Texto associado
Read the text and answer question.
Manage your money
Congratulations! You have received your first salary. How
are you going to spend it? Are you going to go out and buy that
new cell phone or those cool sneakers? Well, don’t!
Before you spend a cent, you have to make a budget and
plan your spending. First, write down your income (how much
money you receive). Then calculate your expenses (rent,
transportation, food, etc). If your expenses are __________ than
your income, you are on the right road! Now you know how
much money you have left to spend each month. But don’t
overspend or you will have to borrow money. Borrowing money
from the bank is expensive. Interest rates are high. Always check
to see if a friend or family member can lend you the money.
You also have to think about the long term. How are you
going to pay for that holiday at the beach or buy your family
presents? You will have to save money every month. So, that
new cell phone can wait. Manage your money and maybe you’ll
be able to take that holiday at the beach ‐ in Mexico!
Adapted. World English 1B. 2010. Heinle Cengage Learning.
According to the text, borrowing money
Q3487247
Inglês
Read the paragraph.
A submarine is a type of naval ship. The submarine was first used in combat in 1776 against the British during the American Revolution. The submarine was called the Turtle. It was an American ship and it was invented by David Bushnell, a student at Yale University. The Turtle was made of wood, it was oval and it looked like an egg.
Adapted. Campaign. English for the Military. 2004. Macmillan.
According to the paragraph, the machine was
A submarine is a type of naval ship. The submarine was first used in combat in 1776 against the British during the American Revolution. The submarine was called the Turtle. It was an American ship and it was invented by David Bushnell, a student at Yale University. The Turtle was made of wood, it was oval and it looked like an egg.
Adapted. Campaign. English for the Military. 2004. Macmillan.
According to the paragraph, the machine was
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Q3468991
Inglês
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Text 2
Drones Could Spot Crime Scenes from Afar
A system could aid forensic searches and crime-scene mapping by detecting reflections from human materials
BY RACHEL BERKOWITZ
Available at: <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/drones-could-spot-crime-scenes-from-afar/> [Acessed on
May 1st, 2022].
Which of these options is NOT an item of the invention mentioned in the text?
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Q3468990
Inglês
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Text 2
Drones Could Spot Crime Scenes from Afar
A system could aid forensic searches and crime-scene mapping by detecting reflections from human materials
BY RACHEL BERKOWITZ
Available at: <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/drones-could-spot-crime-scenes-from-afar/> [Acessed on
May 1st, 2022].
According to the text, choose the correct sentence:
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Q3468989
Inglês
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Text 2
Drones Could Spot Crime Scenes from Afar
A system could aid forensic searches and crime-scene mapping by detecting reflections from human materials
BY RACHEL BERKOWITZ
Available at: <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/drones-could-spot-crime-scenes-from-afar/> [Acessed on
May 1st, 2022].
According to the text, which potential impact the new tool could have on future
investigations?
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Q3468988
Inglês
Texto associado
Text 2
Drones Could Spot Crime Scenes from Afar
A system could aid forensic searches and crime-scene mapping by detecting reflections from human materials
BY RACHEL BERKOWITZ
Available at: <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/drones-could-spot-crime-scenes-from-afar/> [Acessed on
May 1st, 2022].
According to the text, what challenge did researchers face in identifying blood using reflective
signatures?
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Q3468983
Inglês
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