Questões de Inglês

In the sentence below, the modal verb conveys which idea?

 

Shall we finish the coffee to go to the theater?

Choose the option that correctly completes the text below, respectively.

 

Thanks to _________ team of sniffers, led by George Aldrich, astronauts can breathe a little bit easier. Aldrich is the "chief sniffer" at the White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico. _________ ob is to smell items before they can be flown in the space shuttle.

Aldrich explained that smells change in space and that once astronauts are up there, _________ stuck with whatever smells are onboard with them. In space, astronauts aren't able to open the window for extra ventilation. He also said that _________ important not to introduce substances that will change the delicate balance of the climate of the International Space Station and the space shuttle. This is even more important to the ISS astronauts than it was to the Apollo astronauts in _________.

(Adapted from https://www.wearethemighty.com/jobs/nasaschief-sniffer-smells-space/)

Texto para a questão.

World Teachers’ Day: UNESCO sounds the alarm on the global teacher shortage crisis

 

Claire O’Hagan
4 October 2022
Last update: 20 April 2023

 

    UNESCO’s estimates indicate the need for an additional 24.4 million teachers in primary education and some 44.4 million teachers for secondary education in order to achieve universal basic education by 2030. With some of the most overcrowded classrooms in the world, sub-Saharan Africa is also home to the most overburdened teachers and understaffed systems, with 90% of secondary schools facing serious teaching shortages.

    New UNESCO figures unveiled for 2022 World Teachers’ Day show that 5.4 million teachers are needed at primary level in sub-Saharan Africa, and 11.1 million teachers at secondary level, if we are to achieve the targets set by the 2030 Agenda. The region with the second largest deficit is Southern Asia: UNESCO projects 1.7 million additional teachers will be needed at primary-level, and 5.3 million at secondary-level.

    In low-income countries, the first obstacle is the heavy workload. According to a new UNESCO data, each primary teacher in these countries has an average of 52 pupils per class at primary level, while the global average is 26. The ratio is particularly high in sub-Saharan Africa – 56 pupils per teacher – and Southern Asia – 38. In Europe and North America there are only 15 pupils per teacher on average.

    Supervision difficulties are amplified by a lack of training, which means that teachers do not always have all the tools at hand to succeed in the classroom. UNESCO data shows that about 26% of primary and 39% of secondary school teachers do not have the minimum qualification requirements in low-income countries, compared to respectively 14% and 16% globally. […]

    The vocational crisis is also accentuated by non-competitive salaries. UNESCO data shows that 6 out of 10 countries pay primary school teachers less than other professionals with similar qualifications. This criterion is particularly evident in high-income countries. In 5 out of 6 countries in this group, primary school teachers earn less than other comparable professionals. Three high-income countries have a commendable teacher salary policy: Singapore, with an average salary equal to 139% of comparable professions, Spain (125%), and the Republic of Korea (124%).

Source: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/world-teachers-day-unesco-sounds-alarm-global-teacher-shortagecrisis

Consider the following fragments from the text:

 

(i) “in order to achieve universal basic education”;
(ii) “to achieve the targets set by the 2030 Agenda”;
(iii) “The ratio is particularly high in sub-Saharan Africa”;
(iv) “teachers do not always have all the tools at hand”;
(v) “New UNESCO figures unveiled for 2022 World Teachers’ Day”.

 

Mark the option which presents the best translations, respectively.

Texto para a questão.

World Teachers’ Day: UNESCO sounds the alarm on the global teacher shortage crisis

 

Claire O’Hagan
4 October 2022
Last update: 20 April 2023

 

    UNESCO’s estimates indicate the need for an additional 24.4 million teachers in primary education and some 44.4 million teachers for secondary education in order to achieve universal basic education by 2030. With some of the most overcrowded classrooms in the world, sub-Saharan Africa is also home to the most overburdened teachers and understaffed systems, with 90% of secondary schools facing serious teaching shortages.

    New UNESCO figures unveiled for 2022 World Teachers’ Day show that 5.4 million teachers are needed at primary level in sub-Saharan Africa, and 11.1 million teachers at secondary level, if we are to achieve the targets set by the 2030 Agenda. The region with the second largest deficit is Southern Asia: UNESCO projects 1.7 million additional teachers will be needed at primary-level, and 5.3 million at secondary-level.

    In low-income countries, the first obstacle is the heavy workload. According to a new UNESCO data, each primary teacher in these countries has an average of 52 pupils per class at primary level, while the global average is 26. The ratio is particularly high in sub-Saharan Africa – 56 pupils per teacher – and Southern Asia – 38. In Europe and North America there are only 15 pupils per teacher on average.

    Supervision difficulties are amplified by a lack of training, which means that teachers do not always have all the tools at hand to succeed in the classroom. UNESCO data shows that about 26% of primary and 39% of secondary school teachers do not have the minimum qualification requirements in low-income countries, compared to respectively 14% and 16% globally. […]

    The vocational crisis is also accentuated by non-competitive salaries. UNESCO data shows that 6 out of 10 countries pay primary school teachers less than other professionals with similar qualifications. This criterion is particularly evident in high-income countries. In 5 out of 6 countries in this group, primary school teachers earn less than other comparable professionals. Three high-income countries have a commendable teacher salary policy: Singapore, with an average salary equal to 139% of comparable professions, Spain (125%), and the Republic of Korea (124%).

Source: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/world-teachers-day-unesco-sounds-alarm-global-teacher-shortagecrisis

Mark the INCORRECT option.

READ THE TEXT BELOW, THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION.

 

The Implications of CHAT GPT on the Education Sector

ChatGPT, an AI-based language model, has the potential to revolutionize the education sector by providing personalized learning experiences, virtual tutoring, writing assistance, language learning, content generation, accessibility, critical thinking opportunities, and collaborative learning opportunities. However, along with its advantages, potential disadvantages and ethical concerns are associated with using ChatGPT in education.

Among its negative implications, there is potential for inaccurate or biased information, once it generates text based on patterns learned from vast amounts of data. It may only sometimes provide reliable and up-to-date information, and educators should verify the accuracy and relevance of the information supplied by it. Another negative implication is the over-reliance on AI, which may lead to a reduction in critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity. Learners may become dependent on it for answers and need to develop the skills to analyze information critically or solve problems independently. There are also ethical concerns associated with using such model in education, such as data privacy, security, and using it for illegal actions. It is vital to ensure that the use of it in education is done ethically and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Educators must, therefore, ensure that ChatGPT is used responsibly, properly considering its limitations and potential risks, and implement measures to mitigate them. It is essential to strike a balance between the benefits and limitations of ChatGPT in education to ensure its responsible and effective use for the benefit of learners.

(Excerpt taken from: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/implications-chat-gpt-education-sector-shwetarani--1c)

 

Glossary:

concerns: preocupações

biased: influenciada

reliance: confiança

compliance: conformidade

ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize the education sector by

In the proverb “It takes a village to raise a child”, what does the idiom ‘it takes a village’ mean?