Questão Q4075392 - Língua Inglesa

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The European Island That Swaps Nationality Twice a YearSophie-May Williams01 “There are no pheasants ___ Pheasant Island,” complained the French author Victor Hugo02 ___ 1843. Calm down, Mr. Hugo. The lack ___ game birds is the least interesting thing ___ the03 place. Less than 200 meters long and 40 meters wide, this tiny stretch of land on the Bidasoa04 River between France and Spain boasts something truly unique: it changes nationality every six05 months.06 Let's backtrack a bit. Pheasant Island is uninhabited, briefly home to migratory birds and07 wild animals, and lush with greenery. Sunshine is permanent, thanks to the year-long subtropical08 climate. The only structure is a 19th-century monolith that shares both Spanish and French09 inscriptions, a symbol of peace between the two nations. But there's more to this geopolitical10 anomaly than meets the eye. From February 1 to July 31, it's under Spanish rule. Then, from11 August 1 to January 31, it belongs to France.12 Despite adhering to such a curious concept, few people have heard of the island. Or what13 it stands for. Back in 1659, it served as the signing location for the Treaty of the Pyrenees. This14 was a significant peace treaty between Louis XIV of France and Philip IV of Spain, as it ended15 the 30-year Franco-Spanish War. Remember the tomb-like monolith from earlier? It was erected16 centuries later to commemorate this very meeting. In simple terms, it gave each nation the17 chance to govern the humanless island. Sharing is caring, after all. The occasion was so18 momentous that a year later, French King Louis XIV married the daughter of King Philip IV, Maria19 Theresa of Spain, in the exact spot where the treaty was signed. Wooden bridges were erected20 so royal entourages could pass through in barges and carriages, and paintings were21 commissioned to immortalize the event.22 These days, general access to Pheasant Island is prohibited. The only time you might be23 able to set foot on this metaphor for neutrality is during the swap. Twice a year (on February 124 and August 1), French and Spanish authorities conduct a formal handover of the island. With25 suitable pomp and ceremony, both perform military dress parades around the monolith before26 peacefully switching governance. Bizarre and fascinating.27 Local town councils use this as an opportunity to organize heritage tours. For a limited time,28 tourists can set foot on the island and step back in time. Pheasant Island aside, you'd be a fool29 not to explore the surrounding areas of this unique part of the world. For one, it's technically30 located in the famous Basque Country. The autonomous community in northern Spain straddles31 France and is known as much for its lively festivals and celebrations as it is for its diverse32 landscape of mountainous terrain and rugged coastlines. It's also close to the Camino de33 Santiago, a network of ancient, spiritual pilgrimage routes in Spain.(Available at: https://metro.co.uk/2025/04/09/bizarre-european-island-swaps-nationality-twice-a-year-22872393/ - text specially adapted for this test). The European Island That Swaps Nationality Twice a YearSophie-May Williams01  “There are no pheasants ___ Pheasant Island,” complained the French author Victor Hugo02 ___ 1843. Calm down, Mr. Hugo. The lack ___ game birds is the least interesting thing ___ the03 place. Less than 200 meters long and 40 meters wide, this tiny stretch of land on the Bidasoa04 River between France and Spain boasts something truly unique: it changes nationality every six05 months.06  Let's backtrack a bit. Pheasant Island is uninhabited, briefly home to migratory birds and07 wild animals, and lush with greenery. Sunshine is permanent, thanks to the year-long subtropical08 climate. The only structure is a 19th-century monolith that shares both Spanish and French09 inscriptions, a symbol of peace between the two nations. But there's more to this geopolitical10 anomaly than meets the eye. From February 1 to July 31, it's under Spanish rule. Then, from11 August 1 to January 31, it belongs to France.12  Despite adhering to such a curious concept, few people have heard of the island. Or what13 it stands for. Back in 1659, it served as the signing location for the Treaty of the Pyrenees. This14 was a significant peace treaty between Louis XIV of France and Philip IV of Spain, as it ended15 the 30-year Franco-Spanish War. Remember the tomb-like monolith from earlier? It was erected16 centuries later to commemorate this very meeting. In simple terms, it gave each nation the17 chance to govern the humanless island. Sharing is caring, after all. The occasion was so18 momentous that a year later, French King Louis XIV married the daughter of King Philip IV, Maria19 Theresa of Spain, in the exact spot where the treaty was signed. Wooden bridges were erected20 so royal entourages could pass through in barges and carriages, and paintings were21 commissioned to immortalize the event.22  These days, general access to Pheasant Island is prohibited. The only time you might be23 able to set foot on this metaphor for neutrality is during the swap. Twice a year (on February 124 and August 1), French and Spanish authorities conduct a formal handover of the island. With25 suitable pomp and ceremony, both perform military dress parades around the monolith before26 peacefully switching governance. Bizarre and fascinating.27  Local town councils use this as an opportunity to organize heritage tours. For a limited time,28 tourists can set foot on the island and step back in time. Pheasant Island aside, you'd be a fool29 not to explore the surrounding areas of this unique part of the world. For one, it's technically30 located in the famous Basque Country. The autonomous community in northern Spain straddles31 France and is known as much for its lively festivals and celebrations as it is for its diverse32 landscape of mountainous terrain and rugged coastlines. It's also close to the Camino de33 Santiago, a network of ancient, spiritual pilgrimage routes in Spain.(Available at: https://metro.co.uk/2025/04/09/bizarre-european-island-swaps-nationality-twice-a-year-22872393/ - text specially adapted for this test). Mark the correct alternative in which the sentence contains a relative clause.

Gran Questões · Accepted Answer

The monolith, which has French and Spanish inscriptions, is a symbol of peace.

Gran Questões · Answer

The island is green and uninhabited.

Gran Questões · Answer

The monolith was built centuries later.

Gran Questões · Answer

A year later, the king married Maria Theresa.

Gran Questões · Answer

It changes nationality twice a year.