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Q3043925 Inglês

About the topic “Pre-Communicative Methods”, complete the following sentence:


“The pre-communicative practice in learning a language is similar to learn to walk as a baby. Learning a language needs this .................... stage until you become ........................ in using your words and moving your tongue in your mouth to ........................ your words fluently and correctly.”


Mark the option that correctly completes the blanks in the text.

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Q3040184 Inglês

  

     


Available at: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/06/businesses -are-moving-beyond-sustainability-welcome-to-the-age-ofregeneration/. Retrieved on: Jun 14, 2024. Adapted.

The main purpose of the text is to
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Q3039209 Inglês
Acerca do tema O ensino do Inglês Instrumental (ESP) no Brasil: compreensão leitora, é correto afirmar:
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Q3039207 Inglês
Text 2

Olympic Games

The name comes from Olympia, a sacred place in Ancient Greece, where the first Ancient Olympic Games took place. The Games were a very important event for the Ancient Greeks and they took place every four years, from 776 BCE to at least 393 CE. The Games were very different from the ones we know now! They were essentially a religious festival, the athletes were mainly soldiers, and women were not allowed to compete. Married women were not even allowed to attend! Sports included boxing, wrestling and chariot racing. Athletes competed completely naked, and occasionally even died during combat sport competitions.

From Ancient Greece, we fast forward .................. the 1896 Olympics in Athens, which marked the beginning ................... a new era of the Games. The 1896 Olympic Games saw 280 athletes .................. 12 countries competing ................... 43 events, including the first marathon competition. By the time the Paris Olympics took place in 1924, there were around 3,000 athletes, including more than 100 women, from more than 44 different countries. This was also the year that the first Winter Olympics were held. The Paralympic Games first took place in Rome, Italy, in 1960, with 400 athletes from 23 countries.

The ‘Olympic rings’ are a globally known symbol of the Olympic movement and were introduced in 1913. The colours of the five linked rings are, from left to right, blue, yellow, black, green and red, and they appear on a white background. They represent the union of five continents and the meeting of athletes from around the world.
Study these sentences below and decide if they are true ( T ) or false ( F ), according to Text 2.

( ) The Ancient Olympic Games were mainly a religious festival.
( ) In the Ancient Olympic Games, married women were able to compete or watch.
( ) From left to right, the Olympic rings are blue, yellow, black, green, red.
( ) In the Ancient Olympic Games, athletes wore all white.

Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence from top to bottom :
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Q3039206 Inglês
Text 2

Olympic Games

The name comes from Olympia, a sacred place in Ancient Greece, where the first Ancient Olympic Games took place. The Games were a very important event for the Ancient Greeks and they took place every four years, from 776 BCE to at least 393 CE. The Games were very different from the ones we know now! They were essentially a religious festival, the athletes were mainly soldiers, and women were not allowed to compete. Married women were not even allowed to attend! Sports included boxing, wrestling and chariot racing. Athletes competed completely naked, and occasionally even died during combat sport competitions.

From Ancient Greece, we fast forward .................. the 1896 Olympics in Athens, which marked the beginning ................... a new era of the Games. The 1896 Olympic Games saw 280 athletes .................. 12 countries competing ................... 43 events, including the first marathon competition. By the time the Paris Olympics took place in 1924, there were around 3,000 athletes, including more than 100 women, from more than 44 different countries. This was also the year that the first Winter Olympics were held. The Paralympic Games first took place in Rome, Italy, in 1960, with 400 athletes from 23 countries.

The ‘Olympic rings’ are a globally known symbol of the Olympic movement and were introduced in 1913. The colours of the five linked rings are, from left to right, blue, yellow, black, green and red, and they appear on a white background. They represent the union of five continents and the meeting of athletes from around the world.
Match paragraphs from text 2 with the correct headings in column 2.

Column 1 Paragraph (Text 2)

1. 1st paragraph
2. 2nd paragraph
3. 3rd paragraph

Column 2 Headings


( ) The Olympic rings
( ) Why are they called the Olympic Games?
( ) When did the Modern Olympic Games start?

Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence from top to bottom.
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Q3038700 Inglês
Life with the ‘ugliest’ dog-turned Hollywood star

        The transformation of Britain’s “ugliest” dog into a Hollywood star has been unexpected and “surreal”, her owner has said.
     Peggy is appearing alongside Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the latest Marvel superhero film, Deadpool & Wolverine.
        The five-year-old pugese – a pug and Chinese crested cross – was cast as “Dogpool” after finding fame last year when she was crowned the ugliest pooch in a national contest.
        Recalling the past 18 months, Peggy’s owner Holly Middleton, from East Yorkshire, said: “Not in my wildest dreams did I
think anything like that would have ever happened”.
        “When we submitted her picture [to the ugly dog competition], I didn’t think it would get to the heights it did,” she added.
        “I didn’t think that’d be as big a deal as it was.”
        However, despite amassing “a massive fan base”, Mrs Middleton said Peggy was not displaying any “diva behaviour” at home.
        On the contrary, the usually “reserved and lazy” pugese had gained “a bit more confidence” from the trainer who was tasked with looking after her during production of Deadpool & Wolverine.
        “She’s still just plain old Peg”, said Mrs Middleton.
        The 37-year-old make-up artist said the family had missed Peggy when she was away filming.
        “It was really, really strange not to have her here”, her owner said. “I’ve got two boys and they missed her terribly.
        “We didn’t tell them where she was. Everything had to be kept quiet.
        “I’m glad she’s back. We missed her.”
        Watching Peggy making her debut at a premiere in New York and being held on the red carpet by Hollywood A-listers was
“surreal”, Mrs Middleton said.
        “I loved it. Peggy looked really comfortable the entire time, as probably most people would being cuddled by Ryan Reynolds.
        “They seem to really, really love her and they’re so gentle with her, and you can see... they’re giving her kisses and giving
her little rubs on her head.
        “I just loved every second of it. I loved seeing her up there doing her thing.
        “She just looked so chilled and so happy.”
        Mrs Middleton said there were no plans at present for future film roles and Peggy was content with chilling at home.
        “First and foremost, she is a family pet”, she added. “There’s nothing she likes more than either cuddling with us on the
couch, or snuggling in her bed.”
        Despite Peggy’s global recognition, Mrs Middleton said she was “the same as every other dog that gets walked in the
village” – though she “absolutely loves” attention and had become accustomed to turning people’s heads.
        “When I read comments online, they’re all very positive and very much in favour of Peggy, saying how beautiful she is.
        “Before all of this, just the way she looks she would get attention, but it was usually people sort of nudging each other and
whispering, ‘Oh, what’s wrong with that dog’.
        “So since everything’s happened, the public perception of Peggy, and whether she’s beautiful, ugly, or whatever has definitely changed for the better.”


(Pritti Mistry, BBC 2024, BBC website. Accessed: 13/08/2024. Avaiable in: <https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/. Adapted.)
Consider the following quote by Mrs Middleton about Peggy: “I just loved every second of it. I loved seeing her up there doing her thing.” (17º §) The underlined idiom means that Peggy was:
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Q3038699 Inglês
Life with the ‘ugliest’ dog-turned Hollywood star

        The transformation of Britain’s “ugliest” dog into a Hollywood star has been unexpected and “surreal”, her owner has said.
     Peggy is appearing alongside Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the latest Marvel superhero film, Deadpool & Wolverine.
        The five-year-old pugese – a pug and Chinese crested cross – was cast as “Dogpool” after finding fame last year when she was crowned the ugliest pooch in a national contest.
        Recalling the past 18 months, Peggy’s owner Holly Middleton, from East Yorkshire, said: “Not in my wildest dreams did I
think anything like that would have ever happened”.
        “When we submitted her picture [to the ugly dog competition], I didn’t think it would get to the heights it did,” she added.
        “I didn’t think that’d be as big a deal as it was.”
        However, despite amassing “a massive fan base”, Mrs Middleton said Peggy was not displaying any “diva behaviour” at home.
        On the contrary, the usually “reserved and lazy” pugese had gained “a bit more confidence” from the trainer who was tasked with looking after her during production of Deadpool & Wolverine.
        “She’s still just plain old Peg”, said Mrs Middleton.
        The 37-year-old make-up artist said the family had missed Peggy when she was away filming.
        “It was really, really strange not to have her here”, her owner said. “I’ve got two boys and they missed her terribly.
        “We didn’t tell them where she was. Everything had to be kept quiet.
        “I’m glad she’s back. We missed her.”
        Watching Peggy making her debut at a premiere in New York and being held on the red carpet by Hollywood A-listers was
“surreal”, Mrs Middleton said.
        “I loved it. Peggy looked really comfortable the entire time, as probably most people would being cuddled by Ryan Reynolds.
        “They seem to really, really love her and they’re so gentle with her, and you can see... they’re giving her kisses and giving
her little rubs on her head.
        “I just loved every second of it. I loved seeing her up there doing her thing.
        “She just looked so chilled and so happy.”
        Mrs Middleton said there were no plans at present for future film roles and Peggy was content with chilling at home.
        “First and foremost, she is a family pet”, she added. “There’s nothing she likes more than either cuddling with us on the
couch, or snuggling in her bed.”
        Despite Peggy’s global recognition, Mrs Middleton said she was “the same as every other dog that gets walked in the
village” – though she “absolutely loves” attention and had become accustomed to turning people’s heads.
        “When I read comments online, they’re all very positive and very much in favour of Peggy, saying how beautiful she is.
        “Before all of this, just the way she looks she would get attention, but it was usually people sort of nudging each other and
whispering, ‘Oh, what’s wrong with that dog’.
        “So since everything’s happened, the public perception of Peggy, and whether she’s beautiful, ugly, or whatever has definitely changed for the better.”


(Pritti Mistry, BBC 2024, BBC website. Accessed: 13/08/2024. Avaiable in: <https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/. Adapted.)
Consider the following sentence: “Watching Peggy making her debut at a premiere in New York and being held on the red carpet by Hollywood A-listers was ‘surreal’, Mrs Middleton said.” (14º §). By “A-listers”, Mrs Middleton is referring to a group of:
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Q3038698 Inglês
Life with the ‘ugliest’ dog-turned Hollywood star

        The transformation of Britain’s “ugliest” dog into a Hollywood star has been unexpected and “surreal”, her owner has said.
     Peggy is appearing alongside Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the latest Marvel superhero film, Deadpool & Wolverine.
        The five-year-old pugese – a pug and Chinese crested cross – was cast as “Dogpool” after finding fame last year when she was crowned the ugliest pooch in a national contest.
        Recalling the past 18 months, Peggy’s owner Holly Middleton, from East Yorkshire, said: “Not in my wildest dreams did I
think anything like that would have ever happened”.
        “When we submitted her picture [to the ugly dog competition], I didn’t think it would get to the heights it did,” she added.
        “I didn’t think that’d be as big a deal as it was.”
        However, despite amassing “a massive fan base”, Mrs Middleton said Peggy was not displaying any “diva behaviour” at home.
        On the contrary, the usually “reserved and lazy” pugese had gained “a bit more confidence” from the trainer who was tasked with looking after her during production of Deadpool & Wolverine.
        “She’s still just plain old Peg”, said Mrs Middleton.
        The 37-year-old make-up artist said the family had missed Peggy when she was away filming.
        “It was really, really strange not to have her here”, her owner said. “I’ve got two boys and they missed her terribly.
        “We didn’t tell them where she was. Everything had to be kept quiet.
        “I’m glad she’s back. We missed her.”
        Watching Peggy making her debut at a premiere in New York and being held on the red carpet by Hollywood A-listers was
“surreal”, Mrs Middleton said.
        “I loved it. Peggy looked really comfortable the entire time, as probably most people would being cuddled by Ryan Reynolds.
        “They seem to really, really love her and they’re so gentle with her, and you can see... they’re giving her kisses and giving
her little rubs on her head.
        “I just loved every second of it. I loved seeing her up there doing her thing.
        “She just looked so chilled and so happy.”
        Mrs Middleton said there were no plans at present for future film roles and Peggy was content with chilling at home.
        “First and foremost, she is a family pet”, she added. “There’s nothing she likes more than either cuddling with us on the
couch, or snuggling in her bed.”
        Despite Peggy’s global recognition, Mrs Middleton said she was “the same as every other dog that gets walked in the
village” – though she “absolutely loves” attention and had become accustomed to turning people’s heads.
        “When I read comments online, they’re all very positive and very much in favour of Peggy, saying how beautiful she is.
        “Before all of this, just the way she looks she would get attention, but it was usually people sort of nudging each other and
whispering, ‘Oh, what’s wrong with that dog’.
        “So since everything’s happened, the public perception of Peggy, and whether she’s beautiful, ugly, or whatever has definitely changed for the better.”


(Pritti Mistry, BBC 2024, BBC website. Accessed: 13/08/2024. Avaiable in: <https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/. Adapted.)
According to the text, it’s correct to affirm that Peggy: 
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Q3035584 Inglês
Considering the sentence, "Despite the heavy rain, the event continued as planned. The organizers had prepared for such circumstances, ensuring everything was under control," what does the pronoun "everything" refer to?
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Q3035580 Inglês

Read the text III to answer the question.


TEXT III 


A new report into world education shows Finland has the best system. The global study is called "The Learning Curve" and is from the British magazine "The Economist". It aims to help governments provide a better education to students. The 52-page report looked at the education system in 50 countries. Researchers analysed millions of statistics on exam grades, literacy rates, attendance, and university graduation rates. Asia did well in the report, with South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore finishing second, third, fourth and fifth. The United States came 17th in the study, while Mexico, Brazil and Indonesia filled the bottom three positions in the top 50. 

The Learning Curve reported on five things that education leaders should remember. The first is that spending lots of money on schools and teachers does not always mean students will learn. Second is that "good teachers are essential to high-quality education". The report said teachers should be "treated as the valuable professionals they are, not as technicians in a huge, educational machine". Numbers three and four are that a country's culture must have a strong focus on the importance of education, and parents have a key part to play. Finally, countries need to "educate for the future, not just the present." The report said: "Many of today's job titles…simply did not exist 20 years ago."


Sources:

http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=421944&c=1 http://thelearningcurve.pearson.com/content/download/bankname/components/filename/FINAL%20LearningCurve_Final.pdf 3

Which of the following statements is supported by "The Learning Curve" report about global education systems?
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Q3035576 Inglês

Read the text I to answer the question.


TEXT I


IS BURNOUT REAL?


Last week, the World Health Organization upgraded Burnout from a “state” of exhaustion to “a syndrome” resulting from “chronic workplace stress” in its International Disease Classification. That is such a broad definition that it could well apply to most people at some point in their working lives. When a disorder is reportedly so widespread, it makes me wonder whether we are at risk of medicalizing everyday distress. If almost everyone suffers from Burnout, then no one does, and the concept loses all credibility.

By Richard A. Friedman

I'm sure the author's generation also experienced workplace stress. However, his generation also experienced real economic stability and socioeconomic gains. There was a light at the end of the tunnel. Currently, we are working tirelessly towards what ends? There doesn't seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel. The Burnout is psychological and existential as much as it is physical.

Anna B. – New York, June 4, 2019.

(Adaptado de https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/03/opinion/burnout-stress.html. Acessado em 16/09/2020.) 

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the text? 
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Q3034744 Inglês
Text to answer question.


Targeting digital growth

    One focus 11 sa in the Sandvik strategy is to make the digital shift and to be a leader in the digital transformation of its industries. The company has set a target to achieve SEK 6.5 billion in revenues from software and digital solutions by 2025 and is well on its way to achieving it. Revenues in 2024 amounted to SEK 4.9 billion, a remarkable increase compared to SEK 600 million in 2020. Stefan Widing, President and CEO, was a keynote speaker at the event. “Software and digital products will take na increasingly large 11 salso the value we provide to our customers. We need to take new positions in the value chain surrounding the hardware products that provide additional value to our customers. Digitalization 11 salso a way to avoid the commoditization of hardware products”, he adds.


The future of software and AI in industry

        Widing and Sirvell also discussed the expression “software is eating the world,” meaning that software technology is becoming increasingly influential, transforming the way businesses operate and providing new opportunities for growth. “This year we talk not only about software eating the world but also that AI is eating software. AI is growing, new companies are appearing, and AI is creating solutions that also threaten the software players. So they also need to adapt to new business models and new ways of working, or they might go out of business,” Widing said.


(Disponível em: https://www.home.sandvik/en/stories/articles/2024/05/a-party-outside-the-ordinary/. Acesso em: aug 23 2024.)
“... they also need to adapt…” “They” refers to
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Q3034743 Inglês
Text to answer question.


Targeting digital growth

    One focus 11 sa in the Sandvik strategy is to make the digital shift and to be a leader in the digital transformation of its industries. The company has set a target to achieve SEK 6.5 billion in revenues from software and digital solutions by 2025 and is well on its way to achieving it. Revenues in 2024 amounted to SEK 4.9 billion, a remarkable increase compared to SEK 600 million in 2020. Stefan Widing, President and CEO, was a keynote speaker at the event. “Software and digital products will take na increasingly large 11 salso the value we provide to our customers. We need to take new positions in the value chain surrounding the hardware products that provide additional value to our customers. Digitalization 11 salso a way to avoid the commoditization of hardware products”, he adds.


The future of software and AI in industry

        Widing and Sirvell also discussed the expression “software is eating the world,” meaning that software technology is becoming increasingly influential, transforming the way businesses operate and providing new opportunities for growth. “This year we talk not only about software eating the world but also that AI is eating software. AI is growing, new companies are appearing, and AI is creating solutions that also threaten the software players. So they also need to adapt to new business models and new ways of working, or they might go out of business,” Widing said.


(Disponível em: https://www.home.sandvik/en/stories/articles/2024/05/a-party-outside-the-ordinary/. Acesso em: aug 23 2024.)
Software is eating the world. What does “eating the world” mean?
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Q3034741 Inglês
“The old man walked slowly down the street, his head bowed. The weight of the world seemed to rest on his shoulders.". What can we infer about the old man based on the text?
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Q3031079 Inglês
Text for the question.

    In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, IT professionals are increasingly playing a pivotal role in enhancing the fields of physiotherapy and occupational therapy. By integrating advanced technology into therapeutic practices, IT experts are helping to create innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and streamline clinical processes.
    One significant contribution is the development of sophisticated software and applications that enable therapists to design personalized treatment plans. These digital tools allow for precise tracking of patient progress, making it easier to adjust therapies in real‑time based on data analytics. For instance, motion‑sensing technology and wearable devices can monitor a patient’s physical movements during exercises, providing immediate feedback to both the therapist and the patient.
    Additionally, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are revolutionizing rehabilitation methods. IT professionals are creating immersive VR environments where patients can perform therapeutic exercises in a controlled, engaging setting. This approach is particularly beneficial for those recovering from injuries or surgeries, as it can make repetitive exercises more enjoyable and less monotonous.
    Telehealth platforms are another area where IT expertise is crucial. These platforms enable remote consultations and therapy sessions, ensuring that patients have access to care regardless of their location. IT professionals ensure that these systems are secure, user‑friendly, and efficient, thereby expanding the reach of physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
    Moreover, data security and patient confidentiality are paramount in healthcare. IT professionals implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient information. By doing so, they help maintain trust and compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring that therapeutic practices are both effective and safe.
    In conclusion, the collaboration between IT professionals and therapists is fostering a new era of healthcare where technology and therapy converge. This synergy not only enhances the quality of care but also empowers patients on their journey to recovery, demonstrating the invaluable role of IT in advancing physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
Considering the text, choose the correct alternative.
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Q3031078 Inglês
Text for the question.

    In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, IT professionals are increasingly playing a pivotal role in enhancing the fields of physiotherapy and occupational therapy. By integrating advanced technology into therapeutic practices, IT experts are helping to create innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and streamline clinical processes.
    One significant contribution is the development of sophisticated software and applications that enable therapists to design personalized treatment plans. These digital tools allow for precise tracking of patient progress, making it easier to adjust therapies in real‑time based on data analytics. For instance, motion‑sensing technology and wearable devices can monitor a patient’s physical movements during exercises, providing immediate feedback to both the therapist and the patient.
    Additionally, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are revolutionizing rehabilitation methods. IT professionals are creating immersive VR environments where patients can perform therapeutic exercises in a controlled, engaging setting. This approach is particularly beneficial for those recovering from injuries or surgeries, as it can make repetitive exercises more enjoyable and less monotonous.
    Telehealth platforms are another area where IT expertise is crucial. These platforms enable remote consultations and therapy sessions, ensuring that patients have access to care regardless of their location. IT professionals ensure that these systems are secure, user‑friendly, and efficient, thereby expanding the reach of physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
    Moreover, data security and patient confidentiality are paramount in healthcare. IT professionals implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient information. By doing so, they help maintain trust and compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring that therapeutic practices are both effective and safe.
    In conclusion, the collaboration between IT professionals and therapists is fostering a new era of healthcare where technology and therapy converge. This synergy not only enhances the quality of care but also empowers patients on their journey to recovery, demonstrating the invaluable role of IT in advancing physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
Considering the text, one significant contribution of IT professionals to the field of physiotherapy and occupational therapy is
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Q3028610 Inglês

As regards the words in bold type, put number 01 if their use is CORRECT or number 02 if INCORRECT.



( ) I do everything while listening to music.

( ) Julia has been married with Gregory since 2009.

( ) She’s usually busy at 11 o’clock.

( ) Knife is the usefulest tool.

( ) Do you think today is colder than yesterday?



In the order presented, the CORRECT sequence is:

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Q3028605 Inglês

Read the following dialogue.


Caio: Have you seen Joana lately?

Ramon: I hadn’t, but I heard she borrowed some money from the bank.

Caio: But what about her inheritance?

Ramon: Word has it she frittered all away.

Caio: That’s crazy!

Ramon: Yeah, I know.


Based on this dialogue, analyze the assertions below.


I. In “she frittered all away”, Ramon intends to say that Joana squandered all her inheritance.

II. Ramon correctly uses auxiliary verbs in his first and last lines.

III. “Lately” is a time adverb in Caio’s fist line.


The CORRECT assertion(s) is(are):

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Q3028601 Inglês
Text I: 'Quiet quitting' isn't really quitting


    Clocking out at 5 p.m. on the dot, only doing your assigned daily tasks, limiting chats with colleagues and not working overtime. These are the distinctive features of "quiet quitting," a term coined to describe how people are approaching their jobs and professional lives differently to manage burnout.

    The phrase, which isn't actually intended to lead to a resignation, exploded into the popular lexicon in 2022 when a TikTok video went viral. The creator, Zaid Khan, said in the video "I recently learned about this term 'quiet quitting,' where you're not outright quitting your job, but you're quitting the idea of going above and beyond." Nonetheless, “quiet quitting” is a misnomer, at least according to Karen K. Ho, a freelance business and culture reporter. She said that the term doesn't account for the fact that people are watching their grocery bills, fuel costs and housing prices go up, often without so much as a salary increase. "You're literally stagnating as a result of not earning more, not being promoted – and that's why a lot of people are leaving jobs," she completed.

   While the words "quiet quitting" are loaded, evoking images of a slacker or ne'er-do-well for some, others say that the approach frees up time to spend with family and friends or to take care of oneself. In short, it's a renewed commitment to life beyond the workplace. On the other hand, the term “quiet quitting” has also received criticism, even from those who generally favor the idea behind it.

   However, while the term "quiet quitting" may be a new invention, the mentality behind it is not. The phrase "work to rule," for example, describes a labor action in which employees strictly perform the work laid out in their contract, without taking on additional work. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a major economic movement, The Great Resignation, which saw people leaving their jobs or switching professions in droves, as they re-evaluated their relationship with work during a lifechanging health crisis.

  A May 2022 survey by RBC Insurance suggested that more than one-third of recently retired Canadians aged 55-75 had retired sooner than they planned. Another third decided to retire sooner because of the pandemic. Moreover, Statistics Canada reported that the third quarter of 2021 saw a 60% increase in job vacancies compared to pre-pandemic levels in the country.

    Both Quiet Quitting and The Great Resignation indicate a marked cultural shift from the early and mid-2010s when "hustle culture" paved the way to "grinding" and "girl-bossing" – two ideas that prioritized work over everything else, with the belief that such effort made employees more desirable to managers, therefore helping them climb up the corporate ladder faster and generating more income.

    In addition, it is important to highlight that employees have been re-evaluating how much time they spend commuting, working overtime and generally investing in low-pay, low-reward jobs. It seems they have realized that they work in systems where they are constantly immersed in a hustle culture – which has been repeatedly shown to be only beneficial for corporations and their managers, through bonuses, through increased productivity, through increased revenue and profits and the like.

    Furthermore, some employees are advocating for policies, benefits and working conditions that strengthen work-life balance. But critics say it doesn't work as well as it should, with a glaring loophole that allows employers to take advantage by vaguely wording their policies.


Adapted from: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/quiet-quitting-workerdisengagement-1.6560226 Last Updated: August 25, 2022

Read the excerpts from Text I and analyze the assertions.


A. “… that the third quarter of 2021…”

B. “…it doesn't work as well as it should...”

C. “Clocking out at 5 p.m. on the dot…”

D. “… evoking images of a slacker…”


I. Used as a discourse marker, “should” is also an auxiliary modal verb that refers to a past situation in sentence B.


II. In sentence A, “third” is a cardinal number.


III. “Slacker” is a countable noun in sentence D.


IV. “On the dot”, in sentence C, means “exactly at the stated or expected time”.



The CORRECT assertion(s) is(are):

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Q3028600 Inglês
Text I: 'Quiet quitting' isn't really quitting


    Clocking out at 5 p.m. on the dot, only doing your assigned daily tasks, limiting chats with colleagues and not working overtime. These are the distinctive features of "quiet quitting," a term coined to describe how people are approaching their jobs and professional lives differently to manage burnout.

    The phrase, which isn't actually intended to lead to a resignation, exploded into the popular lexicon in 2022 when a TikTok video went viral. The creator, Zaid Khan, said in the video "I recently learned about this term 'quiet quitting,' where you're not outright quitting your job, but you're quitting the idea of going above and beyond." Nonetheless, “quiet quitting” is a misnomer, at least according to Karen K. Ho, a freelance business and culture reporter. She said that the term doesn't account for the fact that people are watching their grocery bills, fuel costs and housing prices go up, often without so much as a salary increase. "You're literally stagnating as a result of not earning more, not being promoted – and that's why a lot of people are leaving jobs," she completed.

   While the words "quiet quitting" are loaded, evoking images of a slacker or ne'er-do-well for some, others say that the approach frees up time to spend with family and friends or to take care of oneself. In short, it's a renewed commitment to life beyond the workplace. On the other hand, the term “quiet quitting” has also received criticism, even from those who generally favor the idea behind it.

   However, while the term "quiet quitting" may be a new invention, the mentality behind it is not. The phrase "work to rule," for example, describes a labor action in which employees strictly perform the work laid out in their contract, without taking on additional work. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a major economic movement, The Great Resignation, which saw people leaving their jobs or switching professions in droves, as they re-evaluated their relationship with work during a lifechanging health crisis.

  A May 2022 survey by RBC Insurance suggested that more than one-third of recently retired Canadians aged 55-75 had retired sooner than they planned. Another third decided to retire sooner because of the pandemic. Moreover, Statistics Canada reported that the third quarter of 2021 saw a 60% increase in job vacancies compared to pre-pandemic levels in the country.

    Both Quiet Quitting and The Great Resignation indicate a marked cultural shift from the early and mid-2010s when "hustle culture" paved the way to "grinding" and "girl-bossing" – two ideas that prioritized work over everything else, with the belief that such effort made employees more desirable to managers, therefore helping them climb up the corporate ladder faster and generating more income.

    In addition, it is important to highlight that employees have been re-evaluating how much time they spend commuting, working overtime and generally investing in low-pay, low-reward jobs. It seems they have realized that they work in systems where they are constantly immersed in a hustle culture – which has been repeatedly shown to be only beneficial for corporations and their managers, through bonuses, through increased productivity, through increased revenue and profits and the like.

    Furthermore, some employees are advocating for policies, benefits and working conditions that strengthen work-life balance. But critics say it doesn't work as well as it should, with a glaring loophole that allows employers to take advantage by vaguely wording their policies.


Adapted from: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/quiet-quitting-workerdisengagement-1.6560226 Last Updated: August 25, 2022
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