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Sobre palavras conectivas | connective words em inglês
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Ano: 2026
Banca:
VUNESP
Órgão:
EsFCEx
Prova:
VUNESP - 2026 - EsFCEx - Oficial - Especialidade: Magistério em Inglês |
Q4189435
Inglês
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Knowledge of a language enables you to combine sounds
to form words, words to form phrases, and phrases to form
sentences. You cannot buy a dictionary or phrase book of
any language with all the sentences of the language. No
dictionary can list all the possible sentences, because the
number of sentences in a language is infinite. Knowing a
language means being able to produce and understand new
sentences never spoken before. This is the creative aspect
of language. Not every speaker can create great literature, but
everybody who knows a language can create and understand
new sentences.
This creative aspect of language is quite easy to illustrate.
If for every sentence in the language a longer sentence can
be formed, then there is no limit to the number of sentences.
If you know English, you have the knowledge to add any
number of adjectives as modifiers to a noun and to form
sentences with indefinite numbers of clauses.
All human languages permit their speakers to increase the
length and complexity of sentences in these ways; creativity is
a universal property of human language.
Our knowledge of language not only allows us to
produce and understand an infinite number of well-formed
(even if silly and illogical) sentences, but also permits us
to distinguish well-formed (grammatical) sentences from
ill-formed (ungrammatical) sentences – or non-sentences.
(Fromkin, Rodman and Hyams, An Introduction to Language, 2013. Adaptado)
The sentence in the fourth paragraph displays one
correct use of paired conjunctions.
The alternative in which the paired conjunctions help form a grammatically correct sentence is:
The alternative in which the paired conjunctions help form a grammatically correct sentence is:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
VUNESP
Órgão:
EsFCEx
Prova:
VUNESP - 2026 - EsFCEx - Oficial - Especialidade: Magistério em Inglês |
Q4189434
Inglês
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Leia o texto a seguir para responder à questão:
Knowledge of a language enables you to combine sounds
to form words, words to form phrases, and phrases to form
sentences. You cannot buy a dictionary or phrase book of
any language with all the sentences of the language. No
dictionary can list all the possible sentences, because the
number of sentences in a language is infinite. Knowing a
language means being able to produce and understand new
sentences never spoken before. This is the creative aspect
of language. Not every speaker can create great literature, but
everybody who knows a language can create and understand
new sentences.
This creative aspect of language is quite easy to illustrate.
If for every sentence in the language a longer sentence can
be formed, then there is no limit to the number of sentences.
If you know English, you have the knowledge to add any
number of adjectives as modifiers to a noun and to form
sentences with indefinite numbers of clauses.
All human languages permit their speakers to increase the
length and complexity of sentences in these ways; creativity is
a universal property of human language.
Our knowledge of language not only allows us to
produce and understand an infinite number of well-formed
(even if silly and illogical) sentences, but also permits us
to distinguish well-formed (grammatical) sentences from
ill-formed (ungrammatical) sentences – or non-sentences.
(Fromkin, Rodman and Hyams, An Introduction to Language, 2013. Adaptado)
O conectivo que pode ser usado para relacionar as
duas sentenças do terceiro parágrafo sem corromper o
significado é
Q3872470
Inglês
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I’M A BOSS – PLEASE, BAN ME FROM OUT-OF-HOURS
EMAILS AND CALLS, AND SAVE ME FROM MYSELF
ANDRÉ SPICER
Adaptado de theguardian.com, 17/02/2024.
The author’s arguments in support of right-to-disconnect legislation for bosses are textually
organized by two markers.
These markers are:
These markers are:
Q4170535
Inglês
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Direction: Consider text I to answer the question.
TEXT I
Aliens
Adapted from: SCHWIEBERT, Jesse. Short Story: Aliens. The Mustangmoom,2020.
Available e on: https://themustangmoom.com/13473/creative-corner/short-story-aliens.
Accessed on: February 25th, 2025.
In the sentence “Or someone” (l. 23), the use of “Or”
expresses the emphasis on
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Exército
Órgão:
EsPCEx
Prova:
Exército - 2025 - EsPCEx - Cadete do Exército - 2º Dia |
Q3909822
Inglês
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Sweden Reintroduces Traditional Books in Schools After Digital-Only Education Experiment
In 2009, Sweden embarked on a bold journey to digitize its classrooms, aiming to revolutionize the way
students learn. The government envisioned a future where computers and tablets would transform education
into an interactive and accessible experience. By replacing traditional textbooks with digital alternatives,
Sweden sought to make learning more dynamic and prepare students for the digital demands of the 21st
century.
Despite the initial optimism, the digital transition did not deliver the anticipated results. Although
Sweden maintained its high ranking in global education standards, studies and feedback from educators and
parents revealed challenges. One significant issue was the decline in essential skills such as reading and
writing. Teachers noticed that students struggled to concentrate and retain information when using screens
compared to traditional paper-based learning methods.
Distractions from digital devices further compounded the problem. Lots of students get sidetracked by
games or surfing the web during class instead of sticking to their studies. While computers and tablets were
intended for learning, students often used them for gaming or browsing the internet during school hours,
reducing classroom engagement.
Recognizing these challenges, Sweden has decided to reverse course. From 2022 to 2025, the
government will invest €104 million to provide every student with paper textbooks for each subject. The
decision reflects the government’s understanding that (1)_____ technology has its advantages, traditional
teaching methods are vital for fostering critical thinking and comprehension skills.
“This move is about finding a balance,” said Education Minister Lena Johansson. “We’re not
abandoning digital tools altogether, but we’re ensuring that they complement rather than replace the
foundational aspects of learning.” By reinstating printed material, Sweden hopes to rebuild fundamental
learning skills (2)_____ continuing to use digital tools where they can add value. The new approach aims to
harmonize digital and traditional methods to create a more comprehensive educational experience.
Adapted from https://theunn.com/sweden-reintroduces-traditional-books-in-schools-after-digital-only-education-experiment/
Which word correctly completes gap (1) (paragraph 4) and gap (2) (paragraph 5)?
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Marinha
Órgão:
COLÉGIO NAVAL
Prova:
Marinha - 2025 - COLÉGIO NAVAL - Aluno - 1° dia |
Q3832788
Inglês
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Read Text III to answer questions.
TEXT III
Czech star gymnast dies after falling over 200 feet from
mountain while attempting to take selfie
By Scott Thompson - Fox News
Updated August 26, 2024
The Daily Mail reports that 23-year-old Natalie Stichova
was declared dead six days after falling 262 feet down
Tegelberg Mountain in Bavaria, Germany, on Aug. 15.
A friend of the gymnast told Czech media that Stichova
was trying to take a selfie when she fell. The person, who
wanted to remain anonymous, said Stichova was close to
the edge of the mountain when her foot appeared to slip
while setting up for a photo in front of the castle.
"We will never find out whether she slipped or whether a
piece of the rock edge broke off," the friend said, per the
Daily Mail.
Stichova was reportedly with her boyfriend, David, and two
friends ________ the time of the incident. Police said it was
a challenging climb to reach the gymnast after her fall.
Although Stichova was alive when first responders arrived,
she was suffering from severe injuries.
The Daily Mail reports Stichova's family took her off life
support due to irreversible brain damage ________ Aug. 21.
She died ________ 5:30 a.m. that day.
"With deep sorrow, we announce that our wonderful friend,
gymnast, rëpresentative, and coach, Natalie Stichova, has
left us forever due to a tragic accident," Stichova's club,
Sokol Pribram Sports Gymnastics, said in an official
statement, per the Daily Mail. "We are extending our
heartfelt condolences to her family and close friends,
sending them strength and support."
Adapted from: <https://www.foxnews.com/sports/czech-stargymnast-dies-after-falling-over-200-feet-from-mountain-whileattempting-take-selfie-report>
In the extract "Although Stichova was alive when first
responders arrived, she was suffering from severe injuries"
(4th paragraph), "although" is used to express:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Marinha
Órgão:
ESCOLA NAVAL
Prova:
Marinha - 2025 - ESCOLA NAVAL - Aspirante - 1º Dia |
Q3736274
Inglês
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TEXT II
Read the text below and answer question.
Chinese divers surrounded by sharks
Jan 03, 2025
[1] Nine Chinese individuals, including seven tourists and
two diving instructors, went missing while diving in Palau
on December 26.
[2] Experienced diving instructor Liu Xin and another diving
guide took seven Chinese tourists to dive on December 26
around 9:30 am. As the dive was coming to an end, Liu
sent a signal to the surface. Typically, after seeing the
signal, the captain would slowly maneuver the boat to
follow the divers, allowing them to board once they floated
off. __________ when they surfaced, they could not locate
the boat.
[3] They couid only float in the sea for nearly three hours,
believing that someone would come to rescue them, but
the ocean current changed direction, and they were swept
by currents into an area between two islands. At that point,
a new threat emerged. The underwater terrain shifted, and
the most physically fit diver among the nine felt as if he had
stepped on something. Liu looked down and noticed that a
bull shark was circling around his feet, along with six other
sharks nearby.
[4] Liu swiftly assembled everyone to make themselves
appear larger as most wild animals typically target
creatures that are smaller and tend to avoid approaching
larger groups. Fortunately, with Liu and the entire team
huddled together, the sharks refrained from acting
aggressively, and they avoided any danger.
[5] By evening, they had gone nearly 11 hours without
food. To conserve their energy, they used their diving
masks to collect rainwater and drank it to stay hydrated.
After spending too much time in the water, they started to
feel cold, so they used their buoyancy devices to hold each
other to stay together and preserve warmth. And, to
prevent falling asleep and risking hypothermia, they took
turns calling out their numbers every 30 minutes to stay
alert.
[6] After drifting in the water for about 27 hours, a rescue
boat located the nine individuals.
[7] "Alli nine Chinese citizens who went missing while diving
in Palau have been rescued and are reported to be in
stable condition", the Chinese Embassy in the Federated
States of Micronesia said on Friday.
[8] Liu said that the key reasons for their safe return
included the selfless assistance from fellow travelers, the
favorable ocean currents that kept them in proximity to
their initial location, and, most importantly, the excellent
physical condition and positive attitude of the group.
"Throughout those 20-plus hours, we maintained a lighthearted atmosphere, chatting and laughing without any
complaints," Liu said.
(Adapted from https://www.globaltimes.cn)
Mark the option that completes the following sentence from
text II correctly: ___________, when they surfaced, they
could not locate the boat." (paragraph 2).
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Exército
Órgão:
EsSA
Provas:
Exército - 2025 - EsSA - Sargento - Saúde
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Exército - 2025 - EsSA - Sargento - Músico |
Q3685019
Inglês
Insert detached sentences 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 into the right gaps of the text. The parentheses
( ) show where the gaps are in the text.
DETACHED SENTENCES
1. This firepower increases the Army's ability to engage in fight, provide fire support to ground forces, and suppress enemy positions effectively
2. This has proven instrumental in saving lives during natural disasters, assisting civil authorities in emergency situations, and supporting humanitarian missions
3. In summary, the Brazilian Army's adoption of the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters has revolutionized its operational capabilities
4. This capability supports the Brazilian Army's tactical and logistical needs with rapid deployment of troops, equipment, and supplies to any location across the country, including remote and inaccessible areas
5. Brazil's vast and varied landscape encompasses dense jungles, rugged mountains, and extensive coastlines
THE BLACK HAWK IN THE BRAZILIAN ARMY AVIATION
The Brazilian Army has successfully incorporated the use of the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters into its operations. This versatile aircraft has proven to be a game-changer, enhancing the Army's capabilities across various missions and improving the efficiency of its operations.
One of the key advantages of the Black Hawk is its ability to operate in diverse terrains and challenging conditions. ( ). The Black Hawk can navigate with its powerful engines through these different environments. The Black Hawk has demonstrated its agility in Brazil's diverse terrains performing close air support, troop transport, or search and rescue missions.
The helicopter's capacity to carry personnel and cargo is impressive. With its spacious cabin, the Black Hawk can transport 11 equipped soldiers or carry a payload of 2,600 kilograms. ( ).
Furthermore, the Black Hawk's advanced weapon systems and communication equipment enhance the Brazilian Army's combat capabilities. Armed variants of the helicopter can carry and deploy machine guns, rockets, and guided missiles. ( ). Moreover, the integration of modern communication systems ensures seamless coordination between the helicopter crew and ground units, improving situational awareness and mission success.
The use of Black Hawk helicopters has also significantly enhanced the Brazilian Army's search and rescue capabilities. Equipped with advanced sensor systems and night-vision technology, the aircraft can conduct rescue operations in adverse weather conditions, during night-time hours, and in remote areas, where traditional means are often insufficient. ( ).
( ). Its versatility, cargo capacity, firepower, and search and rescue capabilities have proved invaluable in a variety of missions. The Black Hawk's integration into the Army's fleet has strengthened its ability to defend the nation, support peacekeeping efforts, and effectively respond to threats and emergencies, making it an indispensable asset for the Brazilian military
DETACHED SENTENCES
1. This firepower increases the Army's ability to engage in fight, provide fire support to ground forces, and suppress enemy positions effectively
2. This has proven instrumental in saving lives during natural disasters, assisting civil authorities in emergency situations, and supporting humanitarian missions
3. In summary, the Brazilian Army's adoption of the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters has revolutionized its operational capabilities
4. This capability supports the Brazilian Army's tactical and logistical needs with rapid deployment of troops, equipment, and supplies to any location across the country, including remote and inaccessible areas
5. Brazil's vast and varied landscape encompasses dense jungles, rugged mountains, and extensive coastlines
THE BLACK HAWK IN THE BRAZILIAN ARMY AVIATION
The Brazilian Army has successfully incorporated the use of the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters into its operations. This versatile aircraft has proven to be a game-changer, enhancing the Army's capabilities across various missions and improving the efficiency of its operations.
One of the key advantages of the Black Hawk is its ability to operate in diverse terrains and challenging conditions. ( ). The Black Hawk can navigate with its powerful engines through these different environments. The Black Hawk has demonstrated its agility in Brazil's diverse terrains performing close air support, troop transport, or search and rescue missions.
The helicopter's capacity to carry personnel and cargo is impressive. With its spacious cabin, the Black Hawk can transport 11 equipped soldiers or carry a payload of 2,600 kilograms. ( ).
Furthermore, the Black Hawk's advanced weapon systems and communication equipment enhance the Brazilian Army's combat capabilities. Armed variants of the helicopter can carry and deploy machine guns, rockets, and guided missiles. ( ). Moreover, the integration of modern communication systems ensures seamless coordination between the helicopter crew and ground units, improving situational awareness and mission success.
The use of Black Hawk helicopters has also significantly enhanced the Brazilian Army's search and rescue capabilities. Equipped with advanced sensor systems and night-vision technology, the aircraft can conduct rescue operations in adverse weather conditions, during night-time hours, and in remote areas, where traditional means are often insufficient. ( ).
( ). Its versatility, cargo capacity, firepower, and search and rescue capabilities have proved invaluable in a variety of missions. The Black Hawk's integration into the Army's fleet has strengthened its ability to defend the nation, support peacekeeping efforts, and effectively respond to threats and emergencies, making it an indispensable asset for the Brazilian military
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Marinha
Órgão:
Quadro Complementar
Provas:
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segunto Tenente - Educação Física
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Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segunto Tenente - Biologia |
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segundo Tenente - Cartografia (Engenharia Cartográfica) |
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segunto Tenente - Eletrônica |
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segunto Tenente - Máquinas |
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segunto Tenente - Química |
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segunto Tenente - Sistemas de Armas |
Q3588004
Inglês
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Read the text below and answer question.
TEXT II
TITLE: Asteroid probe snaps rare images of Martian Moon
March 13, 2025 3:29 PM
By Agence France-Press
Paris -
On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid
collision, a European spacecraft swung by Mars and
captured rare images of the red planet's mysterious small
moon Deimos, the European Space Agency said
Thursday.
Europe's HERA mission is aiming to find out how much of
an impact a NASA spacecraft made when it deliberately
smashed into an asteroid in 2022 in the first test of our
planetary defenses.
But HERA will not reach the asteroid - which is 11 million
kilometers from Earth in the asteroid belt between Mars
and Jupiter - until late 2026.
On the long voyage there, the spacecraft swung around
Mars on Wednesday.
The spacecraft used the planet's gravity to get a "kick" that
also changed its direction and saved fuel, mission analyst
Pablo Munoz told a press conference.
For an hour, HERA flew as close as 5,600 kilometers from
the Martian surface, at a speed of 33,480 kilometers an
hour.
It used the opportunity to test some of its scientific
instruments, snapping around 600 pictures, including rare
ones of Deimos.
The lumpy, 12.5-kilometer-wide moon is the smaller and
less well-known of the two moons of Mars.
Exactly how Deimos and the bigger Phobos were formed
remains a matter of debate.
Some scientists believe they were once asteroids that
were captured in the gravity of Mars, while others think they could have been shot from a massive impact on the
surface.
The new images add "another piece of the puzzle" to
efforts to determine their origin, Marcel Popescu of the
Astronomical Institute of the Romanian Academy said.
There are hopes that data from HERA's "HyperScout" and
thermal infrared imagers which observe colors beyond
the limits of the human eye - will shed light on this mystery
by discovering more about the moon's composition.
Those infrared imagers are why the red planet appears
blue in some of the photos.
Next, HERA will turn its focus back to asteroid Dimorphos.
When NASA's DART mission smashed into Dimorphos in
2022, it shortened the 160-meter-wide asteroid's orbit
around its big brother Didymos by 33 minutes.
Although Dimorphos itself posed no threat to Earth, HERA
intends to discover whether this technique could be an
effective way for Earth to defend itself against possibly
existence-threatening asteroids in the future.
Space agencies have been working to ramp up Earth's
planetary defences, monitoring for potential threats so they
can be dealt with as soon as possible.
Earlier this year, a newly discovered asteroid capable of
destroying a city was briefly given a more than 3% chance
of hitting Earth in 2032.
However further observations sent the chances of a direct
hit back down to nearly zero.
Richard Moissl, head of the ESA's planetary defense
office, said that asteroid, 2024 YR, followed a pattern that
will become more common.
As we get better at scanning the skies, "we will discover
asteroids at a higher rate," he said.
The ESA is developing a secondary planetary defense
mission to observe the 350-meter-wide asteroid Apophis,
which will fly just 32,000 kilometers from Earth on April 13,
2029.
If approved by the ESA's ministerial council, the Ramses
mission will launch in 2028, reaching the asteroid two
months before it approaches Earth.
(Adapted from: https://www.voanews.com/a/asteroid-probesnaps-rare-images-of-martian-moon/8009850.html)
In the extract: "...HERA intends to discover whether this
technique could be an effective way for Earth to defend
itself...", the word WHETHER conveys the idea of:
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Marinha
Órgão:
Quadro Complementar
Provas:
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segunto Tenente - Educação Física
|
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segunto Tenente - Biologia |
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segundo Tenente - Cartografia (Engenharia Cartográfica) |
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segunto Tenente - Eletrônica |
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segunto Tenente - Máquinas |
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segunto Tenente - Química |
Marinha - 2025 - Quadro Complementar - Segunto Tenente - Sistemas de Armas |
Q3587998
Inglês
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Read the text below and answer question.
TEXT I
The world's strongest ocean current should be getting
faster - instead, it is at risk of failing.
Antarctica's remote and mysterious current has a profounp
influence on the climate, food systems and Antarctic
ecosystems. Can we stop it weakening by 2050? The
Antarctic Circumpolar Current is the strongest ocean
current on the planet. It's five times stronger than the Gulf
Stream and more than 100 times stronger than the
Amazon River. It forms part of the global ocean "conveyor
belt" connecting the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans.
The system regulates Earth's climate and pumps water,
heat and nutrients around the globe. But fresh, cool water
from melting Antarctic ice is diluting the salty water of the
ocean, potentially disrupting the vital ocean current.
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current is like a moat around
the icy continent. The current helps to keep warm water at
bay, protecting vulnerable ice sheets. It also acts as a
barrier to invasive species such as southern bull kelp and
any animals hitching a ride on these rafts, spreading them
out as they drift towards the continent. It also plays a big
part in regulating the Earth's climate.
The influence of climate change:
Ocean currents respond to changes in temperature, salt
levels, wind patterns and sea ice extent. So the global
ocean conveyor belt is vulnerable to climate change on
multiple fronts. Previous research suggested one vital part
of this conveyor belt could be headed for a catastrophic
collapse. Theoretically, warming water around Antarctica
should speed up the current. This is because density
changes and winds around Antarctica dictate the strength
of the current. Warm water is less dense (or heavy) and
this should be enough to speed up the current.
Far-reaching consequences:
The consequences of a weaker Antarctic Circumpolar
Current are profound and far-reaching. As the main current
that circulates nutrient-rich waters around Antarctica, it
plays a crucial role in the Antarctic ecosystem. Weakening
of the current could reduce biodiversity and decrease the
productivity of fisheries that many coastal communities rely
on. It could also aid the entry of invasive species such as
southern bull kelp to Antarctica, disrupting local
ecosystems and food webs.
(Adapted from: www.bbcnews/fuure/article/20250303-the-worldsstrongest-ocean-current-is-at-risck)
According to the excerpt below, mark the correct
conjunction that can be replaced for another, without
changing the meaning of the text.
"But fresh, cool water from melting Antarctic ice is diluting the salty water of the ocean, potentially disrupting the vital ocean current."
"But fresh, cool water from melting Antarctic ice is diluting the salty water of the ocean, potentially disrupting the vital ocean current."
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Aeronáutica
Órgão:
EEAR
Prova:
Aeronáutica - 2025 - EEAR - Sargento - CFS - Código 85 |
Q3517009
Inglês
Choose the alternative which best fills in the sentence
below.
“As we were flying above the canal, we faced a heavy storm. ________, we landed safely.”
“As we were flying above the canal, we faced a heavy storm. ________, we landed safely.”
Ano: 2025
Banca:
Aeronáutica
Órgão:
EEAR
Prova:
Aeronáutica - 2025 - EEAR - Sargento - CFS - Código 85 |
Q3517005
Inglês
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Read the text and answer question.
Gulfstream Delivers First Two G700s to Customers
Adapted from Chad Trautvetter
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first two $75 million
G700s to customers, the Georgia‐based aircraft manufacturer said
yesterday afternoon. Both are now in service with undisclosed
customers in the U.S. The company’s 7,750‐nm flagship aircraft
received FAA approval on March 29, followed by production
certification and cabin interior approval on April 8.
“Beginning G700 customer deliveries less than one month
after achieving FAA type certification marks an incredible
milestone in Gulfstream’s history of raising the bar for the
business aviation industry,” said Gulfstream president Mark
Burns. “We look forward to continuing these deliveries in the
weeks ahead.”
Gulfstream had hoped for certification by the end of last year
and anticipated delivering as many as 15 before 2023 ended, but
the prolonged approval process has shifted those deliveries into
this year. As a result, Gulfstream anticipates a 44 percent bump in
deliveries this year to 160 jets, including 50 to 52 G700s and
fewer G280s due to the crisis in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, FlightSafety International has two level‐D
simulators and three flight training devices for the G700 online at
its Savannah training center, with two more G700 sims under
construction. EASA and UK CAA conducted their final evaluations
of these devices two weeks ago. G700 pilot training started on
March 21, according to FlightSafety.
Adapted from:https://www.ainonline.com/aviation‐news/business‐aviation/2024‐
04‐24/gulfstream‐delivers‐first‐two‐g700s‐customers.
The word Meanwhile, in bold in the text, best refers to
Q3503334
Inglês
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Text I
Understanding bias in facial recognition technologies
Over the past couple of years, the growing debate around
automated facial recognition has reached a boiling point. As
developers have continued to swiftly expand the scope of these
kinds of technologies into an almost unbounded range of
applications, an increasingly strident chorus of critical voices has
sounded concerns about the injurious effects of the proliferation
of such systems on impacted individuals and communities. Critics
argue that the irresponsible design and use of facial detection and
recognition technologies (FDRTs) threaten to violate civil liberties,
infringe on basic human rights and further entrench structural
racism and systemic marginalisation. In addition, they argue that
the gradual creep of face surveillance infrastructures into every
domain of lived experience may eventually eradicate the modern
democratic forms of life that have long provided cherished means
to individual flourishing, social solidarity and human self-creation.
Defenders, by contrast, emphasise the gains in public safety,
security and efficiency that digitally streamlined capacities for
facial identification, identity verification and trait characterisation
may bring. These proponents point to potential real-world benefits
like the added security of facial recognition enhanced border
control, the increased efficacy of missing children or criminal
suspect searches that are driven by the application of brute force
facial analysis to largescale databases and the many added
conveniences of facial verification in the business of everyday life.
Whatever side of the debate on which one lands, it would
appear that FDRTs are here to stay.
Adapted from: understanding_bias_in_facial_recognition_technology.pdf
The word “like” in “like the added security of facial recognition”
(2nd paragraph) introduces a(n)
Ano: 2024
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
CBM-PA
Prova:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - CBM-PA - Oficial do Corpo de Bombeiros |
Q2350474
Inglês
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Text 1A2-II
Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is
a potentially life-threatening illness caused by the protozoan
parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. About 6-7 million people worldwide
are estimated to be infected with T. cruzi. The disease is found
mainly in endemic areas of 21 continental Latin American
countries, where it has been mostly transmitted to humans and
other mammals by contact with feces or urine of triatomine bugs
(vector-borne), known as kissing bugs, among many other
popular names, depending on the geographical area.
Chagas disease is named after Carlos Ribeiro Justiniano
Chagas, a Brazilian physician and researcher who discovered the
disease in 1909. Chagas disease was once entirely confined to
continental rural areas of the Region of the Americas (excluding
the Caribbean islands). Due to increased population mobility
over previous decades, most infected people now live in urban
settings and the infection has been increasingly detected in the
United States of America, Canada, and many European and some
African, Eastern Mediterranean and Western Pacific countries.
Chagas disease’s transmission is caused by T. cruzi
parasites, which are mainly transmitted by contact with
feces/urine of infected blood-sucking triatomine bugs. Normally
they hide during the day and become active at night when they
feed on animal blood, including human blood. They usually bite
an exposed area of skin such as the face (hence its common
name, kissing bug), and the bug defecates or urinates close to the
bite. The parasites enter the body when the person instinctively
smears the bug’s feces or urine into the bite, other skin breaks,
the eyes, or the mouth. T. cruzi can also be transmitted by
consumption of food or beverages contaminated with T. cruzi
through, for example, contact with feces or urine of infected
triatomine bugs or common opossums. This kind of transmission
typically causes outbreaks with more severe cases and mortality;
passage from an infected mother to her newborn during
pregnancy or childbirth; blood or blood product transfusion from
infected donors; some organ transplants using organs from
infected donors; and laboratory accidents.
Internet: <who.int> (adapted).
Choose the option in which is presented an expression that could
correctly replace “Due to” (third sentence of the second
paragraph of text 1A2-II).
Q2182906
Inglês
Complete the sentence by writing a word or phrase to emphasize that although something
may happen or may be true, another situation remains the same.
There are many reasons why voters might be concerned about violent crime, ______ official statistics do not show an increase in the nation’s total violent crime rate.
There are many reasons why voters might be concerned about violent crime, ______ official statistics do not show an increase in the nation’s total violent crime rate.
Ano: 2021
Banca:
FUNDEP (Gestão de Concursos)
Órgão:
CBM-MG
Prova:
FUNDEP (Gestão de Concursos) - 2021 - CBM-MG - Aspirante do Corpo de Bombeiros |
Q1893111
Inglês
Texto associado
Cooking Fire Safety
Cooking is often a relaxing and fun task that brings family
and friends together, but cooking is also the number one
cause of home fires and home injuries. Being mindful
while you cook, however, can go a long way to helping
prevent these fires. Here is everything you need to know
about cooking safely!
Cooking and Fire Safety- Tips
• Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed
alcohol don’t use the stove or stovetop.
• Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling,
boiling or broiling food.
• If you are simmering, baking or roasting food,
check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while food
is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you
are cooking.
• Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts,
wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or
curtains — away from your stovetop.
Available at: https://www.ssvfd.org/safety/cooking-fire-safety/.
Accessed on: July 30, 2021. [Fragment]
However, in this context: “Being mindful while you cook,
however, can go a long way to helping prevent these
fires,” can be replaced with
Ano: 2021
Banca:
Marinha
Órgão:
ESCOLA NAVAL
Prova:
Marinha - 2021 - ESCOLA NAVAL - Aspirante - 1º Dia |
Q1859193
Inglês
Which option completes the text below correctly?
Do you feel mentally drained out ________ office? Are you constantly worried ________ meeting your deadline or are unable ________ achieve your targets? All these can lead ________ stress, a phenomenon faced _________ the majority of the working population.
(https://www thehealthsite.com)
Do you feel mentally drained out ________ office? Are you constantly worried ________ meeting your deadline or are unable ________ achieve your targets? All these can lead ________ stress, a phenomenon faced _________ the majority of the working population.
(https://www thehealthsite.com)
Ano: 2021
Banca:
Aeronáutica
Órgão:
EEAR
Prova:
Aeronáutica - 2021 - EEAR - Sargento da Aeronáutica - Aeronavegantes e Não-Aeronavegantes (Turma 2) |
Q1846868
Inglês
Choose the alternative that best completes the following gap.
She has a bad stomachache,_________, she should see a
doctor.
Ano: 2021
Banca:
Exército
Órgão:
EsPCEx
Prova:
Exército - 2021 - EsPCEx - Cadete do Exército - 2º Dia |
Q1832012
Inglês
Texto associado
The 'Queen's Gambit' Effect: Everyone Wants a Chess Set Now
_______(1) for the past few years the most popular _______(2) on Netflix was undoubtedly Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, as portrayed by Claire Foy and Olivia Colman in The Crown, this fall another type of queen _______(3) her mark: Beth Harmon, the captivating protagonist of The Queen's Gambit, a Netflix original that became an overnight sensation and inspired a slew of discerning viewers to pick up _______(4).
Call it the Queen's Gambit effect: Chessboards are flying off the (literal and virtual) rack in the wake
of the show's hit season. Just ask Anthony Barzilay Freund, editorial director and director of fine art at
vintage site 1stDibs: “The Queen's Gambit is driving an interest in the game of chess among new audiences
and demographics,” Freund confirms: “At 1stDibs, in just the month following the show's release, we've
seen a 100% increase in sales of chessboards, pieces, and tables as compared to this time period last
year.”
Of course, while it might be enjoying a renewed popularity at the moment, the game of chess dates back centuries and has long captivated players all over the world. It's believed to have derived from a 7th-century Indian game, then evolved as it spread across Asia and Europe in the following centuries. As a result, says Freund, “you can find a variety of vintage and contemporary chess paraphernalia from dealers all over the world.” Those who don't necessarily have the budget for pawns of precious stone have a myriad of options on the market at all price ranges. So light a fire, make a drink, and set up the chessboard – Beth Harmon would be proud.
Adapted from https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a34874207/queens-gambit-beth-harmon-chess-sets/
Choose the alternative with words that respectively complete gaps (1), (2), (3) and (4) in the
correct way.
Q1820792
Inglês
Texto associado
Leia o texto para responder à questão.
A number of writers in our field have criticized the concept of language teaching methods. Some say that methods are prescriptions for classroom behavior (Pennycook 1989); others that teachers do not think about methods when planning their lessons (Long 1991), and that methodological labels tell us little about what really occurs in classrooms (Katz 1996).
A particular method can be imposed on teachers by others. However, we also know that teaching is more than following a recipe. Any method is going to be shaped by a teacher’s own understanding, beliefs, style, and level of experience. After all, teachers are professionals who can, in the best of all worlds, make their own decisions. They are informed by their own experience, the findings from research, and the wisdom of practice accumulated by the profession (see, for example, Kumaravadivelu 1994).
Furthermore, a method is decontextualized. How a method is implemented in the classroom is going to be affected not only by who the teacher is, but also by who the students are, the institutional constraints and demands, and factors connected to the wider sociocultural context where the instruction takes place. In addition, decisions that teachers make are often affected by exigencies in the classroom rather than by methodological considerations. Saying that a particular method is practiced certainly does not give us the whole picture of what is happening in the classroom. Then, too, since a method is more abstract than a teaching activity, it is not surprising that teachers think in terms of activities rather than methodological choices when they plan their lessons.
[...] Some language teaching methods share the view that language can best be learned when it is taught through communication, rather than for it; and second, that language acquisition can be enhanced by working not only on language, but also on the process of learning (learnng strategies, cooperative learning and multiple intelligences).
(LARSEN FREEMAN, D. Techniques and principles in language
teaching. 2th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. pp. xi-xii. Adaptado)
The discourse markers Furthermore and In addition,
which introduce new sentences in the third paragraph,
can be correctly replaced by
Conheça nossos planos