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Sobre interpretação de texto | reading comprehension em inglês
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Regarding the vocabulary of the text, mark the statements below as right (C) or wrong (E).
In the fragment “and hence to take military action against
Iraq” (lines 19 and 20), the subject is the United Nations.
Regarding the vocabulary of the text, mark the statements below as right (C) or wrong (E).
“Irrespective of” (line 12) could be replaced by
regardless of without changing the meaning of the
sentence.
“Under the aegis of” (line 18) is the same as to face strife.
The author argues that the debate around diplomacy stems from the need to create an epistemological framework.
According to the author, the general public formed an opinion regarding the Iraqi situation having all the possible facts available.
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In: Political thought: the problem with liberalism.
The Economist, Edição impressa, p. 74, 27 jan. 2018.
As far as grammar is concerned, mark the statements below as right (C) or wrong (E).
The word “ever” (line 14) can be correctly replaced with
“increasingly”, in this particular context, without
effecting any change in the original meaning.
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In: Political thought: the problem with liberalism.
The Economist, Edição impressa, p. 74, 27 jan. 2018.
“Hubris” (line 4) means “unwillingness or incapacity to adapt or adjust”.
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In: Political thought: the problem with liberalism.
The Economist, Edição impressa, p. 74, 27 jan. 2018.
From its inception liberalism could never live up to its promise of “creating a shared future in a fragmented world” (lines 20 and 21).
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In: Political thought: the problem with liberalism.
The Economist, Edição impressa, p. 74, 27 jan. 2018.
An anti-religion movement swept across America and destroyed some people’s belief in their Christian principles.
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In: Political thought: the problem with liberalism.
The Economist, Edição impressa, p. 74, 27 jan. 2018.
Mr Deneen’s book provides a long-term analysis of the liberal phenomenon.
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In: Political thought: the problem with liberalism.
The Economist, Edição impressa, p. 74, 27 jan. 2018.
Historically, liberal values have failed to reflect the actual political and social reality for they are based on falsehoods.
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In: Political thought: the problem with liberalism.
The Economist, Edição impressa, p. 74, 27 jan. 2018.
The prevailing view Americans hold of liberalism has departed significantly from that the historical political theorists had.
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In: Political thought: the problem with liberalism.
The Economist, Edição impressa, p. 74, 27 jan. 2018.
Americans’ historical attachment to democratic values have prevented them from accepting the notion of an aristocracy, even if it has a democratic appearance.
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In: Political thought: the problem with liberalism.
The Economist, Edição impressa, p. 74, 27 jan. 2018.
Meritocratic aristocracy is a mere construct, a contradiction in terms and therefore does not exist.
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In: Political thought: the problem with liberalism.
The Economist, Edição impressa, p. 74, 27 jan. 2018.
The new meritocratic aristocracy’s distinguishing features are distancing or remoteness and a lack of moral and social responsibility.
Two hundred years ago, Jane Austen lived in a world where single men boasted vast estates; single ladies were expected to speak several languages, sing and play the piano. In both cases, it was, of course, advantageous if you looked good too. So, how much has — or hasn’t — changed? Dating apps opaquely outline the demands of today’s relationship market; users ruminate long and hard over their choice of pictures and what they write in their biographies to hook in potential lovers, and that’s just your own profile. What do you look for in a future partner’s profile — potential signifiers of a popular personality, a good job, a nice car? These apps are a poignant reminder of the often classist attitudes we still adopt, as well as the financial and aesthetic expectations we demand from potential partners.
GALER, S. Disponível em: www.bbc.com. Acesso em: 8 dez. 2017 (adaptado).
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The Marines _______ more ofthe ships they've got and more ships yet to be designed, allin an effort to _______ inthe maritime fight. Top Marine leaders, Comimandant Gen. David Berger and Gen. David Odom, recently pushed the ship needs of the Corps. The America-class ship has been in service since 2014 and _______ Marines a vertical lift platform at range in various areas.
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Read text Ill to do questions 28 and 29.
TEXT III
Who Is Kamala Harris?
Kamala Harris is the vice president of the United States, making her the first female vice president and first Black person and Asian American to hold the position. After attending Howard University and the University of California's Hastings College of the Law, Kamala Harris embarked on a rise through the California legal system, emerging as state attorney general in 2010. Following the November 2016 elections, Harris became just the second African American woman and the first South Asian American to win a seat in the U.S. Senate. She declared her candidacy for the 2020 U.S. presidential election on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019 but dropped out of the race before the end of the year. In August 2020, Joe Biden announced Harris as vice presidential running mate and after a clóse race, Biden and Harris were elected in November 2020.
Adapted from: <https://www biography.com/political-figure/kamala-harris>
“(...) Joe Biden announced Harris as vice presidential running mate”.
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Read text Ill to do questions 28 and 29.
TEXT III
Who Is Kamala Harris?
Kamala Harris is the vice president of the United States, making her the first female vice president and first Black person and Asian American to hold the position. After attending Howard University and the University of California's Hastings College of the Law, Kamala Harris embarked on a rise through the California legal system, emerging as state attorney general in 2010. Following the November 2016 elections, Harris became just the second African American woman and the first South Asian American to win a seat in the U.S. Senate. She declared her candidacy for the 2020 U.S. presidential election on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019 but dropped out of the race before the end of the year. In August 2020, Joe Biden announced Harris as vice presidential running mate and after a clóse race, Biden and Harris were elected in November 2020.
Adapted from: <https://www biography.com/political-figure/kamala-harris>
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