Questões de Inglês - Vocabulary - Study and Careers

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Extremely interesting facts – Follow Posted by Alessandro13. May 7

 

A 10-year-old boy entered a computer store in Recife, Brazil and asked one of the clerks if he could use the tablet that was on display for customers to use

    The clerk responded positively and once settled, he made the tablet available to the boy who immediately got to work.

    The store workers who were keeping an eye on him noticed that he had taken some paper and a pen to transcribe something he was reading on the tablet.

    At that point they approached and asked what he was doing. The child replied that the teacher had assigned a geography research paper and since she didn’t have any IT tools at home because her children couldn't afford it, she was using it to carry out and study her homework.

    The scene, which was filmed by an internal surveillance camera, immediately went viral on social media. The owner of the place managed to trace the boy’s name and decided to provide him with the necessary tools to be able to study using the internet.

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Select the proposition(s) which contains(contain) a correct translation for the underlined words or expressions as they are used in text 1.

    The new careers of the 21st century are turbulent compared to the ideal corporate climb of the 1950s. Owing to the greater 
presence of women in the workforce, diminished job security, and increased focus on psychological aspects of success, many 
workers have moved onto non-traditional career paths. The new careers involve changing organizations, lateral rather than vertical 
moves, and often include interruptions in employment. The expectation is that employees will manage their own careers, choosing to 
work for companies that provide opportunities to meet their objectives. Organizations need to embrace the realities of 21st century 
careers and recognize the importance of programs and policies that enable the careers of their employees. Career-enabling programs 
address time-control issues (e.g., part-time options, job sharing, fl extime, telecommuting, and leaves) as well as knowledge and skill 
development (e.g., training, job rotation, tuition remission, mentoring). Such programs help employees meet both career and life 
goals and will promote the long-term success of the organization.

Source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/247479383_Enabling_the_new_careers_of_the_21st_century

 

De acordo com o texto, as empresas devem

The image below represents a phenomenon widely recognized around the world, particularly in poorer and developing countries, known as 'Brain Drain.'

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Choose the alternative which CORRECTLY explains the meaning of 'Brain Drain', according to the image above.

Is it bad to listen to music all the time?

 

As meaningful and uplifting as music can be, it might also help you while studying, working on school projects and doing homework. [...]

This connection depends somewhat on the individual. Some people need silence while doing homework. Human brains are limited in their ability to multitask, and some people are better at doing two things at once compared with others. The style of music, the activity you’re doing and the effort it takes to complete the work also matter.

Numerous studies have discovered how music can affect study and work habits:

1- Listening to instrumental or familiar music in the background competes less with a study assignment than music with lyrics or unfamiliar music. Instrumental music also seems to interfere less with reading comprehension and assignments requiring verbal and visual memory than does music with lyrics.

2 - One study showed soft, fast music had a positive impact on learning, but loud and fast, loud and slow, and soft and slow hindered learning.

3 - Upbeat music with a higher tempo may help when you’re doing something requiring movement or motivation, such as exercising or cleaning your room.

4 - The more difficult your task is – for instance, memorizing material, problem-solving or learning something new – the more likely the music is distracting and people often need to turn it off.

Disponível em: https://theconversation.com/is-it-bad-to-listen-to-music-all-the-time-heres-how-tunes-can-help-orharm-233624. Acesso em: 02 out. 2024.
 

Com base no texto, que tipo de música tende a interferir menos em tarefas que exigem memória verbal e visual, como os estudos?

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Best Business Ideas for Teens to Start (in 2024)

Brandon Boushy

 

[1] Most potential business owners actually start their
businesses later in life, but for some, the entrepreneurial
spirit comes early. We’ve talked to a lot of small business
owners who pursued their ideas as teens, and many of them
[5] made millions before they ever reached 30!
How to Start a Business as a Teenager
Many business ideas follow the same basic seven-step
process. When you want to start a teenage business idea,
follow these steps:

[10] 1 - Choose a good business idea.
2 - Write a business plan.
3 - Choose your business structure.
4 - Get everything to start your business.
5 - Follow industry best practices and regulations.
[15] 6 - Run your business.
7 - Keep learning and improving.

For those young adults who want to earn extra money and
be their own boss, here are some ideas:

Car Washing: for Car enthusiasts, detail-oriented
[20] entrepreneurs, and those who enjoy working with their
hands. There are many ways to make money as a teenager,
and one of those ways is by starting a car washing business.
The idea of starting up a carwash is not only an easy way to
make money, but it is also an interesting and enjoyable
[25] pastime. It can be done either with or without machines. 

Photography: for visual artists and photographers, outgoing
and social entrepreneurs. Photography is another field that
offers business opportunities for teens. As a photographer,
you’ll be taking pictures of people or products. The two
[30] types of photography that tend to have the highest booking
fees are product photography and wedding photography.
Social Media Marketing: for social media experts, writers
and content creators, people with search engine optimization
(SEO) expertise. Social media is a powerful marketing
[35] channel that every business should take advantage of. It’s
the easiest way to get in contact with your target audience,
build your brand, increase sales, and attract new customers.
A social media business posts content regularly to help
engage with followers. Your customer list could include any
[40] small or large business that simply doesn’t have the time to
manage its own accounts.
Cake making: for food lovers and creative entrepreneurs
with strong customer service skills. One of the most fun
businesses for teens to get into is cake making—or any other
[45] food-related business. If you enjoy cooking, baking, and
decorating cakes, then it might be a good idea for you to start
your own cake-making business in your free time. You can
sell them to your friends and family members, or in some
cases, you can even open up a shop in the local area. Another
[50] option is to create an online bakery where people can order
cakes through the website and have them delivered on-
demand with additional customization options depending on
what they order (flavor, toppings, etc.).
Many of these are local businesses that young entrepreneurs
[55] can start in their neighborhood (or online) to make some
extra money, and they can become a lucrative business as
they get older and learn more about how to run a business.
If you are a teen under 18, you may need your parents to help
you start the business legally.

Adapted from: https://upflip.com/blog/business -ideas -for -teens

According to the text, mark the correct alternative(s).

TEXT

Best Business Ideas for Teens to Start (in 2024)

Brandon Boushy

 

[1] Most potential business owners actually start their
businesses later in life, but for some, the entrepreneurial
spirit comes early. We’ve talked to a lot of small business
owners who pursued their ideas as teens, and many of them
[5] made millions before they ever reached 30!
How to Start a Business as a Teenager
Many business ideas follow the same basic seven-step
process. When you want to start a teenage business idea,
follow these steps:

[10] 1 - Choose a good business idea.
2 - Write a business plan.
3 - Choose your business structure.
4 - Get everything to start your business.
5 - Follow industry best practices and regulations.
[15] 6 - Run your business.
7 - Keep learning and improving.

For those young adults who want to earn extra money and
be their own boss, here are some ideas:

Car Washing: for Car enthusiasts, detail-oriented
[20] entrepreneurs, and those who enjoy working with their
hands. There are many ways to make money as a teenager,
and one of those ways is by starting a car washing business.
The idea of starting up a carwash is not only an easy way to
make money, but it is also an interesting and enjoyable
[25] pastime. It can be done either with or without machines. 

Photography: for visual artists and photographers, outgoing
and social entrepreneurs. Photography is another field that
offers business opportunities for teens. As a photographer,
you’ll be taking pictures of people or products. The two
[30] types of photography that tend to have the highest booking
fees are product photography and wedding photography.
Social Media Marketing: for social media experts, writers
and content creators, people with search engine optimization
(SEO) expertise. Social media is a powerful marketing
[35] channel that every business should take advantage of. It’s
the easiest way to get in contact with your target audience,
build your brand, increase sales, and attract new customers.
A social media business posts content regularly to help
engage with followers. Your customer list could include any
[40] small or large business that simply doesn’t have the time to
manage its own accounts.
Cake making: for food lovers and creative entrepreneurs
with strong customer service skills. One of the most fun
businesses for teens to get into is cake making—or any other
[45] food-related business. If you enjoy cooking, baking, and
decorating cakes, then it might be a good idea for you to start
your own cake-making business in your free time. You can
sell them to your friends and family members, or in some
cases, you can even open up a shop in the local area. Another
[50] option is to create an online bakery where people can order
cakes through the website and have them delivered on-
demand with additional customization options depending on
what they order (flavor, toppings, etc.).
Many of these are local businesses that young entrepreneurs
[55] can start in their neighborhood (or online) to make some
extra money, and they can become a lucrative business as
they get older and learn more about how to run a business.
If you are a teen under 18, you may need your parents to help
you start the business legally.

Adapted from: https://upflip.com/blog/business -ideas -for -teens

According to the text, mark the correct alternative(s).