Trabalho Inglês

Utilize o conteúdo a seguir para responder às questões 6 e 7 Understanding the clear economic advantages of free trade agreements a wave of protectionist sentiment has swept across several major economies This rhetoric often centered on preserving domestic jobs frequently overlooks the corresponding rise in consumer prices and the stifling effect on innovation that protectionism can cause QUESTÃO 6 In the fragment This rhetoric frequently overlooks the corresponding rise the underlined word can be replaced without change in meaning by a contradicts b ignores c minimizes d justifies e anticipates QUESTÃO 7 The word Notwithstanding at the beginning of the paragraph can be replaced by a As a result of b In addition to c In spite of d On account of e For example of Utilize o conteúdo a seguir para responder às questões 8 9 e 10 Central banks worldwide are grappling with the novel concept of Central Bank Digital Currencies CBDCs A CBDC is not a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin rather it is a digital form of a countrys fiat currency issued and backed by the central bank itself Proponents argue that CBDCs could enhance payment system efficiency reduce transaction costs for individuals and businesses and improve financial inclusion for unbanked populations However critics voice profound concerns over privacy as a CBDC could give the government unprecedented visibility into citizens spending and over financial stability as it could make bank runs during a crisis occur with terrifying speed QUESTÃO 8 The fragment A CBDC is not a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin rather it is implies that the two concepts are a complementary b identical c similar but distinct d directly competitive e mutually exclusive QUESTÃO 9 According to the text a potential negative consequence of CBDCs is a the high technological cost of implementation for developing nations b the elimination of physical cash which many people still rely on c the ability to track private financial transactions too closely d their inability to function without blockchain technology e their volatility compared to traditional fiat currencies QUESTÃO 10 The main purpose of the text is to a advocate for the rapid adoption of CBDCs by the worlds largest economies b explain what a CBDC is and present arguments for and against it c contrast the stability of CBDCs with the volatility of cryptocurrencies d detail the technical process of issuing a digital currency e warn against the threats to privacy posed by digital finance Utilize o conteúdo a seguir para responder às questões 11 e 12 QUESTÃO 9 According to the text a potential negative consequence of CBDCs is a the high technological cost of implementation for developing nations b the elimination of physical cash which many people still rely on c the ability to track private financial transactions too closely d their inability to function without blockchain technology e their volatility compared to traditional fiat currencies QUESTÃO 10 The main purpose of the text is to a advocate for the rapid adoption of CBDCs by the worlds largest economies b explain what a CBDC is and present arguments for and against it c contrast the stability of CBDCs with the volatility of cryptocurrencies d detail the technical process of issuing a digital currency e warn against the threats to privacy posed by digital finance Utilize o conteúdo a seguir para responder às questões 11 e 12 The notion of helicopter money direct transfers of funds from the central bank to the public has moved from economic theory to serious policy discussion in recent crises Whereas quantitative easing aims to stimulate the economy by injecting money into the financial system helicopter money aims to place it directly into the hands of consumers with the intention of boosting aggregate demand immediately This approach bypasses the banking sector and is seen by some as a more potent tool to combat deflationary spirals though it raises significant questions about central bank independence and fiscal discipline QUESTÃO 11 The word whereas is used in the text to a highlight a difference between two economic concepts b introduce an example of a previous economic policy c state a condition that must be met for a policy to work d explain the cause of a recent economic trend e emphasize the popularity of an economic tool QUESTÃO 12 A key potential advantage of helicopter money over quantitative easing mentioned in the text is its a lower cost for the government to administer b stronger and more direct impact on consumer spending c ability to strengthen the banking sector simultaneously d longterm benefits for economic stability e popularity with financial institutions and policymakers alunos que se portarem adequadamente até o momento em que as médias serão enviadas para a ESPM Observação o comportamento deve ser adequado dentro e fora de sala de aula com professores inspetores e colegas 6 Qualquer atitude que implique na não observância das regras de honestidade acadêmica colar em provas e simulados por exemplo levará à suspensão dos trabalhos para aquele aluno a que desrespeitar as regras 7 Os trabalhos devem ser muito bem feitos A simples entrega não é garantia de nota máxima 8 Para ter média global igual ou maior do que 70 conforme exigido pela ESPM o aluno deverá entregar os trabalhos de todas as disciplinas 9 Para obter a maior média global possível os alunos devem se esmerar ao longo do semestre tendo bom desempenho nas provas atividades avaliativas e simulados O aluno que negligenciar nas provas simulados e demais atividades avaliativas não atingirá média igual ou maior do que 70 apenas com a execução dos trabalhos Bons estudos e bons trabalhos a todos Anexos Seus trabalhos Atribuída Adicionar trabalho Trabalho de Inglês responda às questões abaixo Em português justifique o que torna a alternativa X correta além de apontar o que invalida todas as alternativas erradas QUESTÃO 1 ABSTRACT This paper examines the correlation between corporate investment in employee wellbeing programs and longterm productivity metrics Utilizing a longitudinal study across multiple sectors we find a statistically significant positive relationship Companies that implemented comprehensive wellness initiatives reported not only higher employee retention but also a marked increase in innovation output These findings challenge the prevailing shortterm costcentric view and suggest a reframing of wellbeing expenditure as a strategic investment rather than an operational cost J P Aldridge Journal of Modern Economics Adapted The expression a marked increase as used in the text indicates an increase that was a financially costly to achieve b carefully planned and documented c clearly noticeable and significant d temporarily limited in its duration e solely related to nonfinancial metrics Utilize o conteúdo a seguir para responder às questões 2 3 e 4 The concept of hybrid work is poised to become the dominant model for knowledge workers yet its implementation is far from standardized A recent survey of tech firms reveals a stark divide in executive and employee preferences While over 70 of Csuite leaders advocate for a majority of the workweek to be spent in the office to preserve company culture a similar percentage of employees desire the opposite valuing the flexibility and lack of commute This disconnect presents a significant management challenge The solution may not be a onesizefitsall policy but rather a focus on outputbased metrics rather than physical presence Furthermore this shift necessitates a substantial reinvestment in digital infrastructure to ensure equitable collaboration between remote and inoffice staff QUESTÃO 2 The expression poised to in the first sentence of the text introduces the idea of a inevitable failure b careful consideration c imminent occurrence d balanced opposition e historical significance QUESTÃO 3 According to the text the central challenge of the hybrid work model is a the high cost of digital infrastructure for most companies b the clear underperformance of remote workers compared to inoffice staff c the fundamental mismatch between leadership and staff expectations d the difficulty in measuring employee productivity effectively e the legal complexities of managing a distributed workforce QUESTÃO 4 The text suggests that for the hybrid model to succeed companies must a mandate a minimum number of office days for all employees to ensure fairness b prioritize investing in digital infrastructure of all workers c concede to employee demands to avoid a wave of resignations Entrega até 14 de outubro impreterivelmente Os Boletins deverão ser enviados para a ESPM no dia 17 de outubro pela manhã e preciso de tempo para avaliar o que você entregou 1 O trabalho valerá de zero até 20 pontos que serão acrescidos como ponto extra na nota do 2º semestre para compor a média que será enviada para a ESPM 2 O trabalho deverá ser feito individualmente Qualquer indício de uso de Inteligência Artificial IA será considerado cola e implicará em nota zero para o trabalho 3 O trabalho deverá ser entregue 100 manuscrito pelo aluno a 4 Trabalhos digitados não serão considerados 5 Os trabalhos só serão considerados para aqueles alunos que se portarem adequadamente até o momento em que as médias serão enviadas para a ESPM Observação o comportamento deve ser adequado dentro e fora de sala de aula com professores inspetores e colegas 6 Qualquer atitude que implique na não observância das regras de honestidade acadêmica colar em provas e simulados por exemplo levará à suspensão dos trabalhos para aquele aluno a que desrespeitar as regras in the text is its a lower cost for the government to administer b stronger and more direct impact on consumer spending c ability to strengthen the banking sector simultaneously d longterm benefits for economic stability e popularity with financial institutions and policymakers QUESTÃO 13 The pervasive freemium model in digital services and apps relies on a simple premise offer a basic service for free to attract a massive user base and then charge a premium for advanced features This model has been spectacularly successful for companies like Spotify and LinkedIn However it inherently creates a twotiered system of users Critics argue that this can deliberately degrade the experience for nonpaying users to a point of frustration a tactic sometimes called antifeatures effectively making the free product a lengthy advertisement for the paid subscription rather than a truly functional service on its own The criticism of the freemium model is primarily based on the idea that it a is not a profitable longterm strategy for most businesses b unfairly limits access to essential digital tools for lowincome users c intentionally makes the free version unsatisfactory to drive sales d relies too heavily on advertising revenue to be sustainable e fails to attract a sufficiently large user base to be effective Utilize o conteúdo a seguir para responder às questões 14 e 15 The global semiconductor shortage exposed the fragility of complex justintime supply chains These chips are the lifeblood of modern industry powering everything from smartphones and laptops to cars and medical equipment The crisis prompted governments and corporations to rethink their strategic approach to manufacturing with many advocating for onshoring or friendshoring moving production back to home countries or to politically allied nations While this may increase resilience it invariably comes with higher costs and potentially less efficiency highlighting a critical tradeoff between operational optimization and national security QUESTÃO 14 The expression lifeblood of modern industry serves to emphasize that semiconductors are a expensive and difficult to produce b absolutely essential for functionality c a relatively new technological innovation d primarily produced in only a few countries e becoming smaller and more powerful each year QUESTÃO 15 A central dilemma arising from the semiconductor shortage as described in the text is choosing between a innovation and cost reduction b supply and demand c resilience and efficiency d domestic and international markets e corporate and government control d balanced opposition e historical significance QUESTÃO 3 According to the text the central challenge of the hybrid work model is a the high cost of digital infrastructure for most companies b the clear underperformance of remote workers compared to inoffice staff c the fundamental mismatch between leadership and staff expectations d the difficulty in measuring employee productivity effectively e the legal complexities of managing a distributed workforce QUESTÃO 4 The text suggests that for the hybrid model to succeed companies must a mandate a minimum number of office days for all employees to ensure fairness b prioritize investing in tools that support seamless integration of all workers c concede to employee demands to avoid a wave of resignations d focus hiring efforts on individuals who live within commuting distance e reduce investment in physical office spaces to fund digital tools QUESTÃO 5 The rapid ascent of buy now pay later BNPL services is reshaping consumer credit Unlike traditional credit cards BNPL often offers zerointerest shortterm loans at the point of sale making it particularly attractive to younger creditaverse demographics However financial regulators are growing concerned The ease of access can lead to consumers accumulating debt across multiple providers without a clear view of their total liability This lack of centralized reporting means that what appears as manageable small payments individually can quickly become an overwhelming cumulative burden potentially creating a new wave of consumer debt crises Adapted from The Economist The authors primary concern regarding BNPL services is their a popularity with a demographic that traditionally avoids debt b potential to cause widespread financial overextension among users c disruption of the established and regulated credit card industry d practice of offering loans without performing credit checks e ability to generate profits for retailers through increased sales Utilize o conteúdo a seguir para responder às questões 6 e 7 Notwithstanding the clear economic advantages of free trade agreements a wave of protectionist sentiment has swept across several major economies This rhetoric often centered on preserving domestic jobs frequently overlooks the corresponding rise in consumer prices and the stifling effect on innovation that protectionism can cause QUESTÃO 6 In the fragment This rhetoric frequently overlooks the corresponding rise the underlined word can be replaced without change in meaning by a contradicts b ignores c minimizes d justifies e anticipates QUESTÃO 7 The word Notwithstanding at the beginning of the paragraph can be replaced by a As a result of b In addition to Questão 1 alternativa C The expression a marked increase indicates an increase that was c clearly noticeable and significant Questão 2 Alternativa c A expressão poised to indica na maioria dos casos que algo está prestes a acontecer ou está em uma posição de prontidão para uma ação Questão 3 alternativa c de acordo com o texto o desafio central do modelo híbrido está no descompasso entre líderes que querem mais escritório e empregados que optam pelo remoto Questão 4 alternativa b é sugerido no texto que para o modelo híbrido funcionar as empresas devem optar e priorizar o investimento em ferramentasdigital infrastructure que garantam a integração entre todos os seus trabalhadores Questão 5 alternativa b a preocupação principal do autor é o potencial de causar sobrecarga financeira generalizada Questão 6 alternativa b no trecho citado a expressão em destaque significa deixar de considerar não levar em conta ignorar Questão 7 alternativa c a express ão destacada no início da frase tem uma conotação de apesar de in spite of Questão 8 alternativa c o fragmento destacado é claro ao dizer que os dois conceitos não são análogos mas possuem diferenças relevantes ambos são digitais porém a CBDC é emitida e garantida pelo banco central enquanto o Bitcoin é descentralizado Questão 9 alternativa c de acordo com o texto uma dentre as preocupações principais levantadas pelos críticos é a questão da privacidade já que uma CBDC poderia dar ao governo uma visibilidade sem precedentes acerca dos gastos dos cidadãos Questão 10 alternativa b o texto explica o que é uma CBDC apresentando os argumentos favoráveis e contrários à sua utilização dando destaque para as vantagens como inclusão financeira e eficiência Questão 11 alternativa a a palavra destacada é utilizada para evidenciar uma diferença entre duas políticas econômicas Questão 12 alternativa b é afirmado no texto que o helicopter money tem a pretensão de colocar o dinheiro diretamente nas mãos dos consumidores elevando a demanda agregada imediatamente Questão 13 alternativa c é destacado que o modelo freemium cria de modo intencional uma experiência insatisfatória aos usuários que não pagam estrategicamente para induzilos à assinatura Questão 14 alternativa b A expressão lifeblood of modern industry foca que os semicondutores são absolutamente cruciais no funcionamento da indústria moderna Questão 15 alternativa c o dilema descrito abrange o tradeoff entre resiliência e eficiência