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Q4126930 Inglês
Text CG1A7


    The United Kingdom (UK) government is developing a “murder prediction” programme which it hopes can use personal data of those known to the authorities to identify the people most likely to become killers. Researchers are alleged to be using algorithms to analyse the information of thousands of people, including victims of crime, as they try to identify those at greatest risk of committing serious violent offences.

    The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) says the scheme will “review offender characteristics that increase the risk of committing homicide” and “explore alternative and innovative data science techniques to risk assessment of homicide”. The project would “provide evidence towards improving risk assessment of serious crime and ultimately contribute to protecting the public via better analysis”, a spokesperson added.

    The MoJ hopes the project will help boost public safety, but campaigners have called it “chilling and dystopian”.

    Sofia Lyall, a researcher for Statewatch, the pressure group that discovered the existence of the project, said: “Time and again, research shows that algorithmic systems for ‘predicting’ crime are inherently flawed. This latest model […] will reinforce and magnify the structural discrimination underpinning the criminal legal system.”

    “Like other systems of its kind, it will code in bias towards racialised and low-income communities. Building an automated tool to profile people as violent criminals is deeply wrong, and using such sensitive data on mental health, addiction and disability is highly intrusive and alarming,” added Lyall.


Internet: <https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news> (adapted).
Choose the option that presents the two verbs that best express the meaning of ‘profile’, in ‘Building an automated tool to profile people as violent criminals’ (last paragraph of text CG1A7).
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Q4126929 Inglês
Text CG1A7


    The United Kingdom (UK) government is developing a “murder prediction” programme which it hopes can use personal data of those known to the authorities to identify the people most likely to become killers. Researchers are alleged to be using algorithms to analyse the information of thousands of people, including victims of crime, as they try to identify those at greatest risk of committing serious violent offences.

    The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) says the scheme will “review offender characteristics that increase the risk of committing homicide” and “explore alternative and innovative data science techniques to risk assessment of homicide”. The project would “provide evidence towards improving risk assessment of serious crime and ultimately contribute to protecting the public via better analysis”, a spokesperson added.

    The MoJ hopes the project will help boost public safety, but campaigners have called it “chilling and dystopian”.

    Sofia Lyall, a researcher for Statewatch, the pressure group that discovered the existence of the project, said: “Time and again, research shows that algorithmic systems for ‘predicting’ crime are inherently flawed. This latest model […] will reinforce and magnify the structural discrimination underpinning the criminal legal system.”

    “Like other systems of its kind, it will code in bias towards racialised and low-income communities. Building an automated tool to profile people as violent criminals is deeply wrong, and using such sensitive data on mental health, addiction and disability is highly intrusive and alarming,” added Lyall.


Internet: <https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news> (adapted).
When text CG1A7 states that “The MoJ hopes the project will help boost public safety” (third paragraph), it means the Ministry of Justice is expressing
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Q3872466 Inglês
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.
Now the law is stepping in, whether weak-willed managers like me like it or not. (l. 9)

In the fragment above, the word like has different meanings. These can be roughly paraphrased, respectively, as:
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Q3909827 Inglês
Leia o texto a seguir e responda à questão.


Stateless People


    Stateless people are not recognized as citizens by any country. UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) advocates for their rights and works to prevent and end statelessness globally. Millions of people around the world are denied the right to a nationality, which leaves them stateless. As a result, they may be unable to access other basic rights and services. They are also often at a higher risk of exploitation and abuse. At the end of June 2024, UNHCR’s statistical reporting counted 4.4 million stateless people. Given that most countries do not report statelessness data, the actual figure is believed to be substantially higher. Stateless people can be found in almost every country and in all regions of the world, and most live in the same country in which they were born.

    Stateless people face a lifetime of missed opportunities and disappointment. When they are born, their parents may not be able to register their birth, obtain a birth certificate or other legal identity documents. Without this, they often cannot be enrolled in school. If they do manage to enter school and receive education, they may be barred from sitting formal exams to progress or enter university, unless they can prove their legal identity. As an adult, they may not be allowed to work legally, which leaves them at an increased risk of exploitation and abuse as they take low-paying and informal jobs. They often cannot access public services like health care. They also frequently cannot open a bank account, vote, get a passport to travel, buy a home or even get married. Stateless people cannot confer a nationality on their children. If the child is unable to obtain a nationality through either of their parents or from the country of birth, they will also end up stateless, perpetuating statelessness across generations.

    What is the difference between a stateless person and a refugee? A stateless person is not considered a national of any country. A refugee is someone who has fled their country to escape conflict or persecution and has crossed an international border. While most refugees have a nationality, a person can be both stateless and a refugee. However, the majority of stateless people live within the country in which they were born and have never crossed an international border.


Adapted from https://www.unhcr.org/about-unhcr/who-we-protect/stateless-people
Choose the alternative that has the same meaning as the word sitting in the sentence “…they may be barred from sitting formal exams to progress…” (paragraph 2).
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Q3909820 Inglês
Leia o texto a seguir e responda à questão.


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/
In the sentence “In 2009, Sweden embarked on a bold journey to digitize its classrooms” (paragraph 1), the word bold means
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Q3864368 Inglês

Use text I for question


Text I


Helping Others Helps Ourselves


By Victoria - Pineville, Missour


    I believe helping others is a way to help ourselves. Helping a friend, family, a neighbor, or even a stranger does not necessarily mean fixing their car, or buying them lunch. Helping someone could be as simple as waving or smiling when walking past them. Helping a person could be a small thing such as listening to their problems, offering support and advice, and walking them through an otherwise hard time. Honestly, a person can help another without realizing helping is what they are doing.


    Even though I am only eighteen years of age, I have helped many people and I will continue to do so for the rest of my life. In helping others I have become a better person. Offering assistance to others is the best way to leave a good impression on someone. Maybe it is the alleged “bum” on the side of the road; no one can truly know if he is sincerely poor or not except him/her. Still, stopping to give him/her a happy meal or a cup of coffee can show him/her that there are good people left in the world. You may not remember his/her face, but I can guarantee that he/she will remember your kindness forever.


   Maybe you have a family member that is in trouble, and even though you agree with the punishment that has been given, you still feel the need to lend a helping hand. In my book everyone deserves a second chance, however if they blow that chance, then they are one their own. I also believe that everyone deserves the chance not to be judged. There are several people that are cold hearted, but seeing the good or best in them could help them to change into a better person. This is why I believe in helping other people.


     I am soon going into the medical field to become a doctor. I chose this field in order to make the most out of helping people. I would be able to save someone’s life and in turn heal a family’s anguish. Besides healing others, I can deliver a child and make a family come together despite their differences and celebrate the joy of a newborn. I can in turn use my knowledge to discover a cure for cancer or lupus, thus helping many families realize there is still hope. Mostly, however, I would be helping myself in knowing that I have helped so many people for one small act of kindness. I hope that my belief will have a lasting effect on those who read it, and that you too will see the joy in helping others and do the same.



VICTORIA. Helping others helps ourselves. This I Believe, Pineville, Missouri, [s.d.]. Available at: https://thisibelieve.org/essay/. Accessed on: June 1, 2025. 


In “I can in turn use my knowledge to discover a cure for cancer or lupus, thus helping many families realize there is still hope,” the term “realize” means
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Q3832793 Inglês
Read text VI to answer question.

TEXT VI
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In the picture about global warming, the word "cool" is used in multiple senses. Say which definitions are applicable and then mark the correct option.

I- Calm, free of tensions.
II- Lacking enthusiasm; unfriendly.
III- Become or cause to become less hot.
IV- Good or acceptable.
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Q3736281 Inglês
Which question should you make if you want to use a friend's dictionary?
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Q3736276 Inglês
Read the sentence below.

Queen Elizabeth Il died in 2002.

Which option replaces the underlined verb correctly, without changing the meaning of the sentence?
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Q3736272 Inglês
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)
The word "selfless" (paragraph 8) means:
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Q3692556 Inglês

Text 2

  1. The Impact of Electric Vehicles on the Automotive Industry Looking at the environmental, economical, and political impact of electric vehicles.


By Patrick Peterson of GoodCar



Adapted from: unsustainable in [Accessed on 9th July 2025]. 

In the statement "This support for greener brands shows the automotive industry how the future will look" (lines 26 and 27), what does the term "greener" most precisely imply?
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Q3692555 Inglês

Text 2

  1. The Impact of Electric Vehicles on the Automotive Industry Looking at the environmental, economical, and political impact of electric vehicles.


By Patrick Peterson of GoodCar



Adapted from: unsustainable in [Accessed on 9th July 2025]. 

What is the closest meaning of the word “volatile” as used in the phrase “the volatility of gas prices” (line 3)? 
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Q3692551 Inglês

Text 2

  1. The Impact of Electric Vehicles on the Automotive Industry Looking at the environmental, economical, and political impact of electric vehicles.


By Patrick Peterson of GoodCar



Adapted from: unsustainable in [Accessed on 9th July 2025]. 

Mark the option that shows the most accurate meaning of the highlighted word in the sentence below: “Electric vehicles (EVs) have had a remarkable glow-up in a relatively short period.” (line 1) 
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Q3685028 Inglês

Read the comic strip:



Imagem associada para resolução da questão



WALKER, M.; WALKER, G. Beetle Bailey. Disponível em: https://www.arcamax.com. Acesso em: 03 set. 2024.



The sentence “That girl over there is cute” shows an example of a feminine noun. Choose the option that correctly shows masculine and feminine equivalent nouns.

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Q3520552 Inglês

Read the sentence and choose the option which brings the correct meaning for the phrasal verb underlined.



“Can you look after my dog while I’m away?”

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Q3520538 Inglês

Read the text and answer the question.


Why man’s best friend is still a four‐legged substitute parent?


Márcio Paulo Barbosa Pena Mascarenhas


Man’s best friends is actually a substitute parent, fulfilling deep emotional needs that humans fail to meet, according to a leading dog expert. People bond with dogs as much as babies do with mothers, and reap unconditional love, security and protection from the relationship.


Dr. Valerie O’ Farrel ‐ a psychologist ‐ says that dogs can also compensate for an unhappy childhood. People perceive in their pets qualities lacking in their parents. According to him, most dogs perform remarkably well as “emotional sponges”, soaking up owners’ hang‐ups. “Dogs obviously cannot understand the nature of their owners’ predicaments in the way that a sympathetic human listener can. Because the dog does not get upset or angry or go away, the owner can imagine he understands”, states the doctor.


As well as protection, concern for our well‐being and unconditional love, we often assign to dogs a fourth parental function: providing a safe and welcoming base to come home to. Some canines take this duty very seriously, Dr. O’ Farrel reveals. She describes the experience of a 37‐year‐old beauty therapist with her faithfull mongrel. “He would follow me to the station each morning to see me off”. I would watch him from the carriage and see him about to turn and go home. Invariably, he would be there to meet me when I got off the train at night. And what’s more surprising ‐ we lived about a mile and a half from the station.


Grade 1, Student’s book, Belo Horizonte,14th edition.

In the sentence: “He would follow me to the station each morning to see me off”, the verb in bold can be replaced by:
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Q3520536 Inglês

Read the text and answer the question.


Why man’s best friend is still a four‐legged substitute parent?


Márcio Paulo Barbosa Pena Mascarenhas


Man’s best friends is actually a substitute parent, fulfilling deep emotional needs that humans fail to meet, according to a leading dog expert. People bond with dogs as much as babies do with mothers, and reap unconditional love, security and protection from the relationship.


Dr. Valerie O’ Farrel ‐ a psychologist ‐ says that dogs can also compensate for an unhappy childhood. People perceive in their pets qualities lacking in their parents. According to him, most dogs perform remarkably well as “emotional sponges”, soaking up owners’ hang‐ups. “Dogs obviously cannot understand the nature of their owners’ predicaments in the way that a sympathetic human listener can. Because the dog does not get upset or angry or go away, the owner can imagine he understands”, states the doctor.


As well as protection, concern for our well‐being and unconditional love, we often assign to dogs a fourth parental function: providing a safe and welcoming base to come home to. Some canines take this duty very seriously, Dr. O’ Farrel reveals. She describes the experience of a 37‐year‐old beauty therapist with her faithfull mongrel. “He would follow me to the station each morning to see me off”. I would watch him from the carriage and see him about to turn and go home. Invariably, he would be there to meet me when I got off the train at night. And what’s more surprising ‐ we lived about a mile and a half from the station.


Grade 1, Student’s book, Belo Horizonte,14th edition.

In the sentence “People bond with dogs as much as babies do with mothers”, what is the best definition for the word in bold? Choose the correct option.
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Q3520532 Inglês
Read the text and answer the question.

What is a friend?

Márcio Paulo Barbosa Pena Mascarenhas

Laurie: To me, a friend is someone who stands by you when you need them, someone who cares. Not like your parents, ________. Parents are either picking on you or telling you off, so sometimes it’s a pain. To a friend you can always open up.

Angela: I agree with Laurie but personally, I don’t think a friend has to be physically around all the time. I have friends that I haven’t seen in years, but I know if we get together, we’ll pick up right where we left off.

Fran: I think a friend is that old pal you’ve always gotten on with. I often look back on my schooldays and I think of the funny things my friends and I did together. As I see it, the friends you make in youth are friends to keep for a lifetime.

Gary: If you ask me, a friend is a person you have fun and relax with. My friends and I talk about movies, sports or politics. I don’t go round telling them my troubles and I don’t particularly want to hear theirs. I believe that if you don’t expect too much from people, you won’t be let down.

Grade 1, Student’s book, Belo Horizonte, 14th edition.
In the sentence “I think a friend is that old pal you’ve always gotten on with”, the word in bold can be defined as
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Q3517699 Inglês

Match  the  words  according  to  their  synonyms  and  choose  the correct alternative. 



1 – Angry


2 – Tiny 


3 – Awful


4 – Thriving


5 – Reasonable 



(   ) Small 


(   ) Bad 


(   ) Mad 


(   ) Satisfactory  


(   ) Successful 

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Q3517695 Inglês
Read the text and answer question. 


What is a friend?

Márcio Paulo Barbosa Pena Mascarenhas 


Laurie: To me, a friend is someone who stands by you when  you  need  them,  someone  who  cares.  Not  like  your  parents,  ________. Parents are either picking on you or telling you off, so  sometimes it’s a pain. To a friend you can always open up. 

Angela:  I  agree  with  Laurie  but  personally,  I  don’t  think  a  friend has to be physically around all the time. I have friends that I  haven’t seen in years, but I know if we get together, we’ll pick up  right where we left off. 

Fran: I think a friend is that old pal you’ve always gotten on  with. I often look back on my schooldays and I think of the funny  things my  friends and I  did  together. As I  see  it,  the  friends you  make in youth are friends to keep for a lifetime. 

Gary:  If  you  ask me,  a  friend  is  a  person  you  have  fun  and  relax with. My friends and I talk about movies, sports or politics. I  don’t go  round  telling  them my  troubles and I  don’t  particularly  want  to  hear  theirs. I  believe  that  if  you  don’t expect  too much  from people, you won’t be let down. 


Grade 1, Student’s book, Belo Horizonte, 14th edition.  
Choose the sentence in which the verb “pick on” has not the same meaning from its use in the excerpt: “Parents are either  picking on you or telling you off, so sometimes it’s a pain”. 
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Respostas
1: D
2: E
3: C
4: C
5: A
6: D
7: B
8: D
9: E
10: A
11: D
12: E
13: A
14: C
15: C
16: B
17: A
18: B
19: D
20: B