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In the last sentence of the text, stating that Qatar has a "role that underpins the entire world’s security" should be understood as affirming that the safety of all humanity is significantly affected by decisions mediated by Qatar in the Middle East.


C

Certo


E

Errado

With the expression "Adding insult to injury" (fourth sentence of the second paragraph), the author suggests that Carter took the first translator’s mistakes as a case of injury.


C

Certo


E

Errado

GenAI and the Future of Literacy


The integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in education has sparked a debate about the evolution of writing. According to The Guardian (2024), while some fear the erosion of basic skills, a pedagogical approach that seeks to move beyond the mere substitution of traditional tasks focuses on "AI Literacy." In this framework, teachers encourage students to use AI to generate multiple versions of a technical abstract and then critically compare them for stylistic nuances and factual accuracy. This practice primarily aims to develop students' critical evaluative skills and their ability to act as "human-in-the-loop" editors, ensuring that technology serves as a cognitive scaffold rather than a replacement for human agency.


THE GUARDIAN. GenAI and the Newsroom. Londres, 15 ago. 2024. Disponível em: https://www.theguardian.com. Acesso em: 05 fev. 2026.


Based on the text regarding "AI Literacy" and the integration of GenAI in education, analyze the following statements as True (T) or False (F):


( )The "AI Literacy" framework focuses on the complete substitution of traditional writing tasks by automated AI tools.

( )Critical comparison of AI-generated texts aims to enhance students' ability to identify stylistic nuances and factual errors.

( ) The pedagogical approach described encourages students to act as passive recipients of machinegenerated content.

( ) The "human-in-the-loop" model ensures that human agency remains central to the writing and editing process.

( ) "Cognitive scaffolding" in this context implies that AI should eventually replace the need for human evaluative skills.


Choose the alternative that presents the correct sequence - from top to bottom:


A

F – F – T – T – F


B

F – T – F – T – F


C

T – F – T – F – T


D

T – T – F – F – T


E

T – T – T – F – F

About the use of Reference, which of the following statements is NOT correct, according to the text?


Reference is a crucial component within semantics. It can be defined as characterising the relationships between language and the world, in particular, specific entities that are being focused upon. Reference is context-dependent, and ascertaining the meaning of particular referents depends entirely upon who is speaking, whom they are speaking with and in what setting the interaction is taking place.


MULLANY, L.; STOCKWELL, P. Introducing English Language: A resource book for students. Routledge, 2010


A

Comprehending reference relies on the speaker, the addressee, and the situational environment.


B

Reference involves specifying the connection between language and particular entities in the real world.


C

Reference is a fundamental aspect of semantics.


D

Reference is sensitive to context.


E

The interpretation of a referent occurs independently of context.

The word that does NOT complete the sentence in the following text is:


Information and communication technology (ICT) has completely changed many facets of modern life, including education. The way learners study and teachers instruct has changed significantly as a result of the incorporation of ICT into the sphere of education. Language acquisition, especially when it comes to learning the English language, is one of the areas where ICT has had a _______________ impact. The environment for developing the English language has changed as a result of information and communication technology. It has improved inclusion, made education more accessible, and offered possibilities for immersion language practice. To effectively utilize the potential of ICT in English language progress, it is crucial to overcome issues like digital distractions and the digital divide. Technology's role in language learning is likely to change as it advances, providing increasingly more creative and efficient ways to improve English language ability.


PARVEEN, S.; FARID, M. F.; FATIMA, S. H. Impact of Information and Communication Technology Usage on Learning English Language. In: Global Social Sciences Review (GSSR) Vol. VIII, No. I (Winter 2023) Pages: 608 – 615.

Available at: https://www.humapub.com/admin/alljournals/ gssr/papers/UiXy3VThdF.pdf


A

meaningless.


B

noteworthy.


C

remarkable.


D

significant.


E

substantial.

Regarding the use of technology in education, the title refers to issues that:


A

limit it.


B

support it.


C

improve it.


D

promote it.


E

encourage it.

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:


A

as if – admire


B

such as – desire


C

similar to – fancy


D

equal to – choose

Analyze the spatial and temporal indicators used in the text about Austin Appelbee's rescue. Which alternative CORRECTLY interprets how these markers establish the context of the events described?


A

The family's drift to over four kilometres offshore occurred after they were initially positioned in shallow water, with the crisis intensifying as the daylight was fading.


B

The entire rescue operation took place exactly on the 9th of February 2026, the same day Austin was first officially hailed as a hero.


C

The spatial marker “Western Australia” indicates the specific beach where Austin's family had their paddleboarding equipment damaged by sharks.


D

The temporal indicator “four hours” refers to the total duration of the rescue operation conducted by the coastguards to find the mother and siblings.


E

The phrase “bottom of the beach” serves as a metaphor for the deep shark-frequented waters Austin had to cross before reaching the phone.

According to the text, what best describes that our species for men and women to "perform" acts to impress both our own sex and the opposite sex (second paragraph)?


A

A noun clause explaining sincere enjoyment grammatically.


B

An adverbial clause trivializing natural behavior semantically.


C

A noun clause illustrating normal human social roles.


D

An adjective clause critiquing Marxist ideology structurally.


E

A main clause portraying imitation as fake superficially.

In the text, what does trivialize (first paragraph) most likely mean?


A

To make something seem important and profound.


B

To make something appear insignificant or unimportant.


C

To analyze it in detail with scientific methods.


D

To repeat it frequently in everyday speech.


E

To transform it into a complex philosophical theory.

Leia o texto a seguir.


As extreme weather events become more frequent, scientists emphasize that international cooperation is essential. They argue that isolated actions are insufficient, as climate change ignores borders and affects communities across the globe.


THE GUARDIAN. Extreme weather events highlight need for global climate cooperation. Londres, 2024. Disponível em: https://www.theguardian.com. Acesso em: 10 fev. 2025.


No trecho, a expressão “climate change ignores borders” constitui um exemplo de personificação porque


A

apresenta uma informação científica em linguagem direta e sem figuração.


B

descreve a relação entre fenômenos climáticos e ações de cooperação global.


C

utiliza termos técnicos do campo climático para reforçar a ideia central do texto.


D

atribui a um fenômeno natural uma ação própria de seres humanos, criando efeito figurativo.

According to the text, what does NASA plan to do with Starship?


A

Use it to send humans to the Moon in 2027.


B

Employ it in cargo missions and Jupiter exploration.


C

Convert it into a hybrid platform designed to support lunar and Martian test operations.


D

Integrate it as part of a broader long-term Earth-orbit infrastructure expansion program.


E

Redirect it toward atmospheric research collaborations.

A frase “They have lived here for ten years” expressa uma ação que:


A

ocorre habitualmente no presente.


B

ocorreu no passado e foi concluída.


C

acontecerá em um tempo futuro próximo.


D

começou no passado e se estende até o presente.

At the bottom of the advertisement presented in text 11A1-III, there are the sentences “Today’s kids think they are aware of everything: friends’ status, pictures, and location. Everything except what’s happening right in front of them”. Choose the option that expresses the main idea conveyed by these sentences.


A

Today’s kids are more susceptible to believing in fake information.


B

Social media and excessive screen use are alienating today’s kids from the real world.


C

Kids from younger generations have no real friendships.


D

Today’s kids use their phones with the intention of controlling their friends.


E

Excessive screen use is prejudicial to kids’ sight.

In paragraph 5, the sentence “Financial inclusion has remained out of reach for far too many, for far too long” means that


A

for many years, a large number of people have remained unable to access affordable credit.


B

in a long time, banks and governmental administration were unable to collaborate systematically.


C

many people have not been interested in becoming eligible for low-income credit access programs lately.


D

despite the new technology, most people do not have access to e-commerce, because they are in debt.


E

the increase in the credit card eligibility has contributed to higher profits for financial institutions.

In the context of the text, what is the main function of the discourse marker "However" at the beginning of the second sentence?


A

To introduce a chronological sequence of events.


B

To concede that both approaches are equally valid.


C

To reinforce the preceding idea with an example.


D

To repeat the same idea using different words.


E

To present a contrast between a traditional view and a contemporary view.

Read the definition below and choose the incorrect alternative.


“Bullying is defined as any intentional and repetitive act of physical or psychological violence, carried out without evident motivation, by an individual or a group against one or more persons, aiming to intimidate or harm the victim, causing pain or distress, within a relationship marked by an imbalance of power.”


A

Bullying involves repeated acts over time.


B

Bullying may be practiced by an individual or a group.


C

Bullying occurs in contexts of unequal power relations.


D

Bullying causes emotional or physical suffering to the victim.


E

Bullying necessarily involves a clear and justified motivation.

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Read the comic strip and choose the option that correctly explains the meaning of the expression “gravy boat” as used in the dialogue.


A

A sauce-serving container


B

A type of fishing equipment


C

A decorative kitchen shelf


D

A cooking pan for meat


E

A traditional dinner plate

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Watterson, B. (2025, November 3). Calvin and Hobbes. Retrieved from https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/2025/11/03


With regard to the expression “half an hour,” how many minutes does this duration represent?


A

25 minutes


B

30 minutes


C

35 minutes


D

45 minutes


E

60 minutes

   
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