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Challenges concerning multiculturalism in Canada

     

      The official Canadian policy of multiculturalism has been updated twice since its introduction in

1971. It was originally created as a policy based on the logic of ethnicity, modified to deal with racism and

amended to include freedom of religion. In 1988 the Canadian Multiculturalism Act was passed.

      Canada is considered a nation of immigrants such that cultural diversity is often presented as the

essence of national identity. However, it is difficult to negotiate social and political policy when trying to

speak for such a varied populace. Two very real challenges that Canada faces in regard to multiculturalism

are the clash of cultures and the socioeconomic position of immigrants.

      An example of clash of cultures is the one between English and French-Canada. The province of

Quebec has always asserted a distinct identity and an inclination towards separatism from the rest of the

country. In 1995, there was a referendum in the province of Quebec concerning separation in which 49% of

the voting population voted “yes” and 51% voted “no”. The clash between French and English-Canada is

primarily a cultural clash with Quebec concerned with preserving its own history, language and values;

fearing these things are apt to become lost within English-Canada. Since the referendum, tensions have

cooled a bit and Canada’s national administration has increased their efforts to accommodate Quebec identity

within a Canadian identity.

      Another challenge of multiculturalism is the socioeconomic position of immigrants. Diversity is

supported by governmental policy but Canada is still a society where racist interactions and poor-bashing

are severely detrimental to minorities (especially recent arrivals). There are many barriers to equal

integration, especially in education, housing and employment. For example, in the workforce it is very

difficult to get a job when the potential employer feels you are not speaking “proper” English or you do not

have any Canadian work experience on your resumé. This often leads to overqualified people in full-time

minimum wage positions with little or no benefits and no access, time or funds for language classes or other

training programs. These sorts of circumstances lead to isolation, alienation, poverty and unsafe

environments where a new immigrant does not feel safe to report or act against harassment or abuse.

Source: Adapted from http://globalcitizens.pbworks.com/w/page/9036226/Challenges%20Concerning%20Multiculturalism%20in %20Canada.

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What\\'s wrong with buying fake luxury goods?

 

By Bethan Bell, BBC News, 15 July 2016

Every time a new haul of fake designer goods is seized we\\'re told that the people who buy them are

ruining the reputation of brands, stealing revenue from companies, contributing to an unethical

labour market and subsidising organised crime. But is this really the case?

 

      A BBC investigation has found over the past two years, thousands of fake goods were seized from

black markets across England.

      But is there any harm in nabbing a pair of "Louboutins" from a market, or a "Chanel" handbag from

a chap selling them on a foreign beach? To the average punter it might sound a bit far-fetched that their

cash goes straight to a drugs cartel or gun-runners.

      We\\'re not talking about alcohol, tobacco or medications - buying such items clearly poses a health

risk. The same can be said for toys which aren\\'t up to safety standards, and sunglasses which don\\'t have the

recommended UV protection. Nor are we talking about people who genuinely believe the goods they buy

are the real thing.

      We\\'re talking about those who are happy to get knock-off designer items for knock-down prices.

The people who are well aware there may be issues about quality and copyright - but don\\'t actually mind.

      After all, are the people who buy fakes for a tenner really depriving the companies that sell goods

for hundreds or even thousands of pounds? A woman who makes an impulse buy in a market almost

certainly wouldn\\'t otherwise invest in the real deal, while the wealthy buyers of the genuine brand pride

themselves on knowing the difference and having the official article.

Fonte: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-36782724

De acordo com o texto, marque a alternativa que menciona produto(s) falsificado(s) que, ao ser(em) utilizado(s) pelo consumidor, não oferece(m) risco.

 

[1]       Even if the figure of the zombie appeared only relatively recently in popular western culture, it has enjoyed

[2]  almost continuous success since the 60s and the release of Night Of The Living Dead by Romero. A success

[3]  that the series The Walking Dead is definitely being driven by, inspired by the series of comic books of the same

[4]  name created by Robert Kirkman in 2003. With the help of the film director Frank Darabont, he also contributed

[5]  towards its adaptation for the American channel AMC, which has been showing the series since September

[6]  2010.

[7]      The plot of The Walking Dead revolves around the character Rick Grimes, a police officer who discovers

[8]  when coming out of a prolonged coma that the majority of the human race has been transformed into zombies.

[9]  Along with other survivors, he attempts to make an existence last longer in the heart of an America that has

[10]  been devastated and invaded by the hordes of the living dead.

[11]      In the same way as for the comic book, the TV series became an immediate success and even achieved

[12]  record audiences as The Walking Dead is now the most watched series in the history of American cable TV.

[13]  An enthusiasm clearly created by the comic books and the televised episodes, but that is also driven by a vast

[14]  transmedia presence that offers the TV viewer an ever more innovative narrative experience.

[15]  An augmented televisual experience

[16]  To achieve this, The Walking Dead has been adapted to a variety of special media, all of which contri-

[17]  bute a new dimension to the overall narrative. Even for the television, AMC does not simply show the episodes

[18]  in the series. Since 2011, the channel has been producing a 30 minute talk show presented by the comedian

[19]  Chris Hardwick: Talking Dead is thus positioned as the direct extension of the TV series and actors, fans and

[20]  members of the production crew are invited to take part.

[21]  In the same spirit of complementing the TV series, AMC has also developed The Walking Dead

[22]  Story Sync, a so-called double screen application, which will allow the user to post live comments on the episodes,

[23]  respond to surveys and talk to other fans via a chat system.

 

Disponível em <http://www.transmedialab.org/en/the-blog-en/case-study-en/the-walking-dead-a-tentacular-transmedia-success/>. Acesso em 25 set. 2016.

Usuários/as do The Walking Dead Story Sync poderão realizar diversas ações no aplicativo. Assinale a alternativa que contenha

DUAS ações que NÃO podem ser realizadas no aplicativo.

 

[1]       Even if the figure of the zombie appeared only relatively recently in popular western culture, it has enjoyed

[2]  almost continuous success since the 60s and the release of Night Of The Living Dead by Romero. A success

[3]  that the series The Walking Dead is definitely being driven by, inspired by the series of comic books of the same

[4]  name created by Robert Kirkman in 2003. With the help of the film director Frank Darabont, he also contributed

[5]  towards its adaptation for the American channel AMC, which has been showing the series since September

[6]  2010.

[7]      The plot of The Walking Dead revolves around the character Rick Grimes, a police officer who discovers

[8]  when coming out of a prolonged coma that the majority of the human race has been transformed into zombies.

[9]  Along with other survivors, he attempts to make an existence last longer in the heart of an America that has

[10]  been devastated and invaded by the hordes of the living dead.

[11]      In the same way as for the comic book, the TV series became an immediate success and even achieved

[12]  record audiences as The Walking Dead is now the most watched series in the history of American cable TV.

[13]  An enthusiasm clearly created by the comic books and the televised episodes, but that is also driven by a vast

[14]  transmedia presence that offers the TV viewer an ever more innovative narrative experience.

[15]  An augmented televisual experience

[16]  To achieve this, The Walking Dead has been adapted to a variety of special media, all of which contri-

[17]  bute a new dimension to the overall narrative. Even for the television, AMC does not simply show the episodes

[18]  in the series. Since 2011, the channel has been producing a 30 minute talk show presented by the comedian

[19]  Chris Hardwick: Talking Dead is thus positioned as the direct extension of the TV series and actors, fans and

[20]  members of the production crew are invited to take part.

[21]  In the same spirit of complementing the TV series, AMC has also developed The Walking Dead

[22]  Story Sync, a so-called double screen application, which will allow the user to post live comments on the episodes,

[23]  respond to surveys and talk to other fans via a chat system.

 

Disponível em <http://www.transmedialab.org/en/the-blog-en/case-study-en/the-walking-dead-a-tentacular-transmedia-success/>. Acesso em 25 set. 2016.

Na linha 22, na oração “which will allow the user to post live comments…”, o pronome relativo “which” refere-se a

 

[1]       Even if the figure of the zombie appeared only relatively recently in popular western culture, it has enjoyed

[2]  almost continuous success since the 60s and the release of Night Of The Living Dead by Romero. A success

[3]  that the series The Walking Dead is definitely being driven by, inspired by the series of comic books of the same

[4]  name created by Robert Kirkman in 2003. With the help of the film director Frank Darabont, he also contributed

[5]  towards its adaptation for the American channel AMC, which has been showing the series since September

[6]  2010.

[7]      The plot of The Walking Dead revolves around the character Rick Grimes, a police officer who discovers

[8]  when coming out of a prolonged coma that the majority of the human race has been transformed into zombies.

[9]  Along with other survivors, he attempts to make an existence last longer in the heart of an America that has

[10]  been devastated and invaded by the hordes of the living dead.

[11]      In the same way as for the comic book, the TV series became an immediate success and even achieved

[12]  record audiences as The Walking Dead is now the most watched series in the history of American cable TV.

[13]  An enthusiasm clearly created by the comic books and the televised episodes, but that is also driven by a vast

[14]  transmedia presence that offers the TV viewer an ever more innovative narrative experience.

[15]  An augmented televisual experience

[16]  To achieve this, The Walking Dead has been adapted to a variety of special media, all of which contri-

[17]  bute a new dimension to the overall narrative. Even for the television, AMC does not simply show the episodes

[18]  in the series. Since 2011, the channel has been producing a 30 minute talk show presented by the comedian

[19]  Chris Hardwick: Talking Dead is thus positioned as the direct extension of the TV series and actors, fans and

[20]  members of the production crew are invited to take part.

[21]  In the same spirit of complementing the TV series, AMC has also developed The Walking Dead

[22]  Story Sync, a so-called double screen application, which will allow the user to post live comments on the episodes,

[23]  respond to surveys and talk to other fans via a chat system.

 

Disponível em <http://www.transmedialab.org/en/the-blog-en/case-study-en/the-walking-dead-a-tentacular-transmedia-success/>. Acesso em 25 set. 2016.

Segundo o texto, em relação à história de The Walking Dead, é correto afirmar que