TAREFÃO DE INGLÊS
Questão 1:
The bald eagle, with its snowy-feathered (not bald) head
and white tail, is the proud national bird symbol of the United
States—yet the bird was nearly wiped out there. For many
decades, bald eagles were hunted for sport and for the
"protection" of fishing grounds. Pesticides like DDT also wreaked
havoc on eagles and other birds. These chemicals collect in fish, which make up most of
the eagle's diet. They weaken the bird's eggshells and severely limited their ability to
reproduce. Since DDT use was heavily restricted in 1972, eagle numbers have rebounded
significantly and have been aided by reintroduction programs. The result is a wildlife success
story—the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has upgraded the birds from endangered to
threatened.
Though their numbers have grown in much of their range, bald eagles remain most
abundant in Alaska and Canada. These powerful birds of prey use their talons to fish, but
they get many of their meals by scavenging carrion or stealing the kills of other animals.
(Such thievery famously prompted Ben Franklin to argue against the bird's nomination as
the United State's national symbol.) They live near water and favor coasts and lakes where
fish are plentiful, though they will also snare and eat small mammals.
O texto acima apresenta dados sobre a águia de cabeça branca. Segundo o seu
conteúdo, quais são as duas principais fontes de alimentação desse pássaro?
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Questão 2:
De acordo com a citação de J. K. Rowling, o que é necessário para se
conhecer uma pessoa?
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Questão 3:
A MAJOR VENUE
What exactly is Madison Square Garden? It’s a sports venue.
It is home to New York’s basketball and ice
hockey teams, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. It is also a world-famous
concert hall. Elton John has appeared there 62 times, a record! He said: “Madison Square
Garden is my favourite venue in the whole world.” And Billy Joel stated: “It has the best
acoustics and the best audiences. It is the holy temple of Rock’n’ roll.” In fact, the venue has
hosted historic performances from groups like the Doors, the Rolling Stones, the Jackson 5
and U2. Madison Square Garden is still popular today. Lady Gaga brought her Monster Ball
Tour there in July 2010. And young country star Taylor Swift’s concert tickets sold out in a
new record of 60 seconds.
A reportagem acima trata de um famoso local onde são realizados jogos e shows
musicais. Descreva duas principais características do local que foram enfatizadas
no texto:
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Questão 4:
History and Debate of Internet Censorship
Censorship refers to any action taken by a society to control access to ideas and
information. Throughout history, many different types of societies, including democracies,
have used censorship in various ways. The issue is increasingly important due to the rapid
development of new communication technology.
As innovators continue to create new ways for people to share information, many
people are now arguing over the issue of censorship.
Pros and Cons of the Internet Censorship Debate
For the proponents of censorship, restricting the access of information is something
that can provide benefits to society. By censoring pornography on the internet, children are
less likely to encounter it. By censoring certain types of images and videos, society can
prevent offensive or vulgar material from offending those that it targets. For example, some
would argue that society should censor material that is insulting to a particular religion in
order to maintain societal harmony. In this way, censorship is viewed as a way to protect
society as a whole or certain segments of society from material that is seen as offensive or
damaging. Some argue that censorship is necessary to preserve national security. Without
using any kind of censorship, they argue that it is impossible to maintain the secrecy of
information necessary for protecting the nation. For this purpose, censorship protects a
state's military or security secrets from its enemies who can use that information against the
state.
Those who are against censorship argue that the practice limits the freedoms of
speech, the press and expression and that these limitations are ultimately a detriment to
society. By preventing free access to information, it is argued that society is fostering
ignorance in its citizens. Through this ignorance, citizens are more easily controlled by
special interest groups, and groups that are able to take power are able to use censorship
to maintain themselves. Additionally, they argue that censorship limits a society's ability to
advance in its understanding of the world. Another main issue for those who are against
censorship is a history of censorship abuse. Those who argue against censorship can point
to a number of examples of dictators who used censorship to create flattering yet untrue
images of themselves for the purpose of maintaining control over a society. They argue that
people should control the government instead of the government controlling its people.
SOURCE: http://www.debate.org/internet-censorship/ accessed
on 19/02/16 at 3:10 pm.
Após a leitura do texto, como podemos concluir que o autor manifesta sua opinião
sobre a censura da internet?
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Questão 5:
Water is perhaps man's most important natural resource. He needs it for drinking and
home uses, for agriculture, for the power to run his machines. and even for boating, fishing
and relaxation. But usable water is not as abundant as the demand for it has been. For
centuries men have fought each other over their rights to use springs, streams, and rivers
which are so essential to life. Because the earth's water supply is not distributed evenly, one
area suffers from floods while another is parched and dried up and still another enjoys ideal
conditions. Much of man's energy has been spent in diverting rivers and streams and digging
wells and canals. Unfortunately, man has not been very successful in his efforts to
redistribute his water supply evenly. Man's efforts to control water were not always
successful. Although wonderful progress was made in some areas, such as when desert
regions became, green and fertile, in other areas great harm was done. The delicate balance
of nature is upset by lowering water levels or by polluting rivers with industrial wastes.
Sometimes the whole climate of an area is affected by water changes. In earlier centuries,
man satisfied his needs by living only were water was abundant. If the land became
damaged, he would move to a better location.
Hydrologists have already
discovered many possible ways to help the earth's water problems, but a practical
application of many of them is not yet possible, mainly because of the expense.
Em poucas palavras, qual é o assunto principal do texto?
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