Questões Militares
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They plan to _______ more British soldiers to the war zone over the next year.
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After his business failed he was declared ___________ .
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Mostly bleak and heartrending, their story does offer the promise of hope and happiness in a land
ravaging by warfare, gender conflicts, and poverty.
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A Thousand Splendid Suns counts the experiences and emotions of two Afghani women, Mariam
and Laila, whose lives become entangled with the history of recent wars in their country.
The Bookstore’s Last Stand
*Barnes & Noble is the largest book retailer in the United States.
(…) No one expects Barnes & Noble* to disappear overnight. The worry is that it might slowly wither as more readers embrace e-books. What if all those store shelves vanished, and Barnes & Noble became little more than a cafe and a digital connection point? Such fears came to the fore in early January, when the company projected that it would lose even more money this year than Wall Street had expected. Its share price promptly tumbled 17 percent that day.
Lurking behind all of this is Amazon.com, the dominant force in books online and the company that sets teeth on edge in publishing. From their perches in Midtown Manhattan, many publishing executives, editors and publicists view Amazon as the enemy — an adversary that, if unchecked, could threaten their industry and their livelihoods.
Like many struggling businesses, book publishers are cutting costs and trimming work forces. Yes, electronic books are booming, sometimes profitably, but not many publishers want e-books to dominate print books. Amazon’s chief executive, Jeffrey P. Bezos, wants to cut out the middleman — that is, traditional publishers — by publishing e-books directly.
Which is why Barnes & Noble, once viewed as the brutal capitalist of the book trade, now seems so crucial to that industry’s future. Sure, you can buy bestsellers at Walmart and potboilers at the supermarket. But in many locales, Barnes & Noble is the only retailer offering a wide selection of books. If something were to happen to Barnes & Noble, if it were merely to scale back its ambitions, Amazon could become even more powerful and — well, the very thought makes publishers queasy. (…)
Disponível em:<http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/29/business/barnes-noble-taking-on-amazon-inthe-fight-of-its-life.html?pagewanted=all>.
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Navy preps submarines for lst female officers
Considering the text, what does the word "magnified" mean in this extract?
"I have a feeling more people will be focused on us. Our mistakes and successes will be magnified more than they deserve."
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Why Join the Navy?
In the Navy, you' 11 find there' s much more to be gained than a regular paycheck. In fact, the Navy experience can shape your future through outstanding financial benefits, unparalleled career potential, and the lifestyle of freedom and personal growth that you've been waiting for.
(I) _______
Launch your future in any of dozens of dynamic career and j ob areas - each with excellent opportunities to earn promotions by advancing through the ranks.
(II) ________
Report to work in a dif f erent time zone or a dif f erent hemisphere. Take on lif e as a world traveler. Experience people and places that most others simply canft . And see firsthand the positive impact you'11 make - for yourseif, your country and the world at large.
(III) _______
Do it all while earning competitive pay, generous vacation time and other special bonuses that make the difference between getting ahead and just getting by.
(IV) _______
The Navy has a strong interest in the long-term health of its Sailors and their families, which means that outstanding benefits are standard - for both you and your family, including full coverage from some of the nation's most talented professionals.
(V) _______
Think about it . As long as you have the drive to make a difference in the world - and in your own life - there will be a place for you in America's Navy. Enlist now!
(Adapted from http://www.navy.com/joining/why-join.html
Considering the text, what do the expressions "getting ahead" and "getting by" mean in this extract?
" [...] and other special bonuses that make the difference between "getting ahead" and just getting by".
A Shift from Nursing Homes to Managed Care at Home
Faced with soaring health care costs and shrinking Medicare and Medicaid financing, nursing home operators are closing some facilities and embracing an emerging model of care that allows many elderly patients to remain in their homes and still receive the medicai and social Services available in institutions.
Considering the text, what do the words "soaring" and "shrinking" mean in this extract?
"Faced with soaring health costs and shrinking Medicare and Medicaid f inancing [...] ."
• An assertion that simply evidences the day is terrific.
• A question, as someone wants to know about the weather: Is the day terrific?
• A suggestion to go for a walk: As the weather is nice, let’s go for a walk.
Concerning the three different ways of being understood, it’s correct to say that
The alternative that brings the best synonym to the bold underlined word is
TEXT II
Why Join the Navy?
The Navy experience can shape your future through outstanding financial benefits, unparalleled career potential, and the lifestyle of freedom and personal growth that you’ve been waiting for.
(from http://www.navy.com/navy/)
“Liking to read is a calling, like painting, making music or playing soccer. The person is born predisposed, fascinated by the book object, by stories,” Ziraldo says.
(Taken from TAM Magazine Ano 4 # 39 )
“calling”, underlined in the paragraph, is closest in
meaning to
Split Rock Resort is open to the public. Hours vary and the park is closed Tuesday - Thursday except the week of President’s Day. Purchase online and save $2 per ticket. Split Rock also offers lodging and water park specials. Tel 800-255-7625
(From Recreation News)
GLOSSARY lodging – casa, hospedaria
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