Questões de Concursos FRONTE

Context: Anny and Lizzie are two friends who study at NY University. There'll be a long holiday and they are trying to decide what to do. Anny is American, Lizzie is British and both of them love to make fun of each other's accent.

Read the dialogue below and answer the question.

- What are you up to this weekend?

- I've got no idea, actually… What about you? Maybe football?

- No, no. Soccer is not my thing. Maybe… dancing?

- I'm keen to dance. Why not?

- Alright, let's call Martha and Susie. Maybe they wanna join us.

- Absolutely.

Global warming is nearing a critical point, as 2024 became the first calendar year with an average temperature of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, according to The European Copernicus Climate Service.

While it doesn’t mean the Paris Agreement target of keeping the long-term average below 1.5°C has been breached, it highlights how close we are to exceeding it. The rise in global temperatures is primarily caused by fossil fuel emissions, which continue to increase despite international agreements.

Climate scientist Ella Gilbert emphasized the devastating effects of global warming, pointing to events like the Los Angeles wildfires and the floods in Valencia. These disasters are a clear example of extreme weather becoming more frequent and dangerous.

However, she stressed it was not too late to act. Every reduction in emissions and degree of warming can significantly decrease the impact of future disasters. Action must come from governments, businesses, and individuals alike.

Fonte: Adaptado de BBC News. Disponível em: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7575x8yq5o Acesso em: 15 jan 2025.

Actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finalized their divorce settlement, concluding an eight-year legal battle that captivated Hollywood.

Jolie’s lawyer announced on Tuesday that the settlement had been signed and filed, though no details had been disclosed. Pitt’s representatives haven’t commented. The couple, married for only two years, separated in 2016 when Jolie cited irreconcilable differences. She initially sought full physical custody of their six children, leading to a custody battle. Pitt faced and was cleared of child abuse allegations during the dispute, with both sides accusing each other of media manipulation. They eventually agreed to equal custody through a private judge.

Jolie, an Oscar-winning actress, was previously married to Johnny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton. Pitt, also an acclaimed actor, was married to Jennifer Aniston before meeting Jolie on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, sparking rumors of an affair that Jolie denied.

Fonte: Adaptado do site Reuters. Disponível em: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/angelina-jolie-bradpitt-reach-divorce-settlement-ending-eight-year-dispute2024-12-31/ Acesso em 15 jan 2025

Beckenbauer was an amazing player, coach, a football expert, and he greatly impacted the sport. His commanding presence on the pitch, both with West Germany and Bayern Munich, earned him acclaim. He played a key role in Bayern Munich’s nest years in the mid-1970s. During this time, the club achieved three European Cups and Bundesliga titles. As a manager, Beckenbauer won the 1972 European Championship. In 1974, he was the captain when his team won the World Cup.

Politicians, fans, colleagues, and football clubs reacted to Beckenbauer’s death. He remains a symbol of German football excellence.

Fonte: Adaptado do site Reuters. Disponível em: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/german-worldcup-winning-captain-coach-beckenbauer-dies-78-2024- 01-08/ Acesso em: 15 jan 2025