A riqueza que fez de Manaus uma cidade cosmopolita foi gerada por uma árvore da floresta, a seringueira. No final do século XIX, a borracha, flexível e à prova-d’água, causou furor em um mundo em plena expansão industrial, mas acostumado a lidar apenas com madeira e ferro. O látex, suco que emana da seringueira e é a matriz da borracha, respondia em 1920 por um quarto de todas as exportações brasileiras e saía da Amazônia em barcos a vapor direto para a Europa e os Estados Unidos, onde fábricas produziam de espartilho a mola para porta e zepelins.

National Geographic, n. 143, fev. 2012 (adaptado).

A atividade econômica mencionada no texto propiciou ao Brasil e à Europa desempenhar, respectivamente, os papéis de

Observe a tabela a seguir:

Considerando os dados fornecidos pela tabela, assinale a alternativa correta sobre as principais atividades econômicas nos municípios brasileiros.

Galapagos Islands



The Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean are one of the natural wonders of the world. One thousand kilometers from the South American coast, the Galapagos are home to many rare animals, such as giant tortoises, sea birds and dolphins.

The islands first became famous in 1859 when Charles Darwin, the British naturalist, who helped develop the theory of evolution, wrote about them in his book, On the Origin of Species. When Darwin visited the islands, he found there a key to ‘that great mystery of mysteries – the first appearance of new life on this earth’.

Today the islands belong to Ecuador, and 97% of the area is a national park. However, despite this protection, the park is in danger. The most serious threat comes from illegal fishing, which is slowly destroying marine life. Every day illegal nets trap and kill sharks, pelicans and dolphins.

Another threat comes from animals brought over by people who have come to live on the islands. Dogs and cats eat the sea birds, and rats and pigs eat turtle eggs. Getting these animals off the island is difficult and expensive.

Although tourism is seen as a positive thing, it also has caused problems. The population of Galapagos is growing fast with people from the mainland looking for jobs. Unfortunately the islands’ resources can’t support this growth.

Today the Galapagos is still a wonderful place, but how long will this last? ‘It’s impossible to protect the park on our own,’ says park ranger Diego Correa. ‘We need help and resources from outside and it’s up to everyone to make a contribution – the Galapagos belong to the whole world.’

Source: CAMPBELL, Colin; Rodger Sohna, Gude Kathy & Duckworth Michel

Matrix Pre-intermediate Workbook – Oxford University Press.

Read the following statements and choose the correct alternative.

According to the text, the Galapagos Islands became well known because Charles Darwin

(A) O que causou o crescimento da produção de cana-de-açúcar no Brasil?  

(B) A cana-de- açúcar colhida será mais utilizada para a fabricação de açúcar ou de biocombustíveis? Justifique sua resposta.  

(C) – Compare a produção de açúcar no Brasil colonial com a produção desse século e cite três (3) diferenças entre elas

 Leia o texto 6, a seguir, e responda:

Texto 6

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