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Friday the 13th is considered a day on which bad things occur. It is a superstition. A superstition is a belief in something ominous without an actual reason. The origin of this superstition is unclear. Both Friday and the number 13 have been considered unlucky for hundreds of years. Bad luck associated with the number 13 may have biblical roots. Some believe Eve bit the apple from the Tree of Knowledge on the 13th day. Others point to the idea that there were 13 people present for Jesus’s Last Supper, the day before Good Friday. The number 13 was considered so unlucky, that many hotels and buildings were built without a 13th floor! It wasn’t until the 20th century, however, that Friday and “13” were paired together in bad luck. In 1907, author Thomas Lawson wrote Friday, the Thirteenth. The book was about a stock broker who purposely caused the stockmarket to crash on that day.

The Friday the 13th superstition, however, gained serious traction with the Friday the 13th horror film series. Originally released in 1980, the story centers around the “ghost” of Jason Voorhees. In the movie, Jason, with his iconic hockey mask, hunts the hapless characters who come to vacation at Crystal Lake – the lake he drowned in as a child. Twelve movies later, the Friday the 13th series remains one of the most successful horror film franchises in history.

Is Friday the 13th actually unlucky compared to other days? Not really. There is no actual evidence to suggest that events that have occurred on Friday the 13th throughout history are worse than events that have occurred on other days. Some studies have shown that Friday the 13th is actually safer than other days because people are more anxious and attentive. People may actually find Friday the 13th to be lucky. It is thought that air travel is cheaper and booking a wedding is much cheaper on Friday the 13th than on other days. It is clear, however, that Friday the 13th will be around for a long time. Over the next 4,800 months, the 13th will occur on Friday more than any other day!



According to the text, when were Friday and the number 13 first paired together in bad luck?

According to the text, checking accounts are considered ‘transactional’. This feature points to the specific ways in which this type of account is meant to be used by clients. In practice, what does the term ‘transactional’ mean in this context? 

"No notável ensaio A Review of Skinner's Verbal Behavior , publicado em 1959, X argumenta(m) que a aquisição de uma língua não pode ser explicada simplesmente como resposta a estímulos, já que as crianças produzem palavras e sentenças que não constam em seu input linguístico, ou seja, que não pronunciadas por seus pais ou pelas pessoas de seu convívio. Dessa forma, o ser humano seria dotado de uma faculdade específica - a faculdade da linguagem -, situada na estrutura mente/cérebro, que possibilita a qualquer ser humano desenvolver linguagem, desde que exposto a um input linguístico. Essa faculdade é inata, hereditária, inerente ao seu humano e, também, o que o distingue dos demais seres vivos. Com a instauração da Y e o desenvolvimento de pesquisas em aquisição da linguagem, foram aprimorados os métodos de pesquisa e coleta de dados, e os estudos longitudinais, terceiro e atual momento dos estudos sobre aquisição da linguagem, passaram a ser os eleitos, já que, por meio desse tipo de pesquisa, é possível acompanhar o trajeto que a criança percorre até atingir o alvo - sua língua materna." Fonte (adaptada): LORANDI, Aline; CRUZ, Carina Rebello; SCHERER, Ana Paula Rigatti. Aquisição da linguagem. Verba Volant , v. 2, nº 1. Pelotas: Editora e Gráfica Universitária da UFPel, 2011, p. 146.

Marque a alternativa CORRETA que substitui respectivamente o X e o Y no texto acima.

What is the Difference Between Checking and Savings Accounts?

    The main difference between checking and savings accounts is that checking accounts are primarily for accessing your money for daily use while savings accounts are primarily for saving money. Checking accounts are considered “transactional,” meaning that they allow you to access your money when and where you need it. While both allow you to access your money, you may consider it easier to do so with checking accounts. Since these accounts are designed to give you easy access to your cash, they often come with debit cards, checks, and even offer digital payment options. In contrast, savings accounts have a limit on the number of withdrawals you can make each month.
    While checking accounts are convenient for daily cash needs, it’s important to remember that they may be age restricted. Most banks won’t allow people under the age of 18 to open a checking account without a parent or legal guardian as a co-owner of the account. Before opening a checking account, make sure that its terms fit your financial needs and your lifestyle.
    When it comes to setting aside money for a longterm need or goal, you should consider a savings account. Savings accounts are designed to hold money over a long period of time to help you save for larger goals (rather than everyday purchases). As your money stays in the account, it will accrue interest and grow over time. This means that you will need to visit your bank, set up a transfer online, or make an ATM withdrawal to access your money.
    Keeping some of your money in a savings account is a great way to set it aside for emergencies or large purchases – its limited access will keep you from spending it on day-to-day necessities. There are also dedicated savings accounts for kids, though a parent or guardian is usually required as a joint owner.

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Read the excerpt below and choose the only alternative with a plausible interpretation of its content:
“Savings accounts are designed to hold money over a long period of time to help you save for larger goals (rather than everyday purchases). As your money stays in the account, it will accrue interest and grow over time. This means that you will need to visit your bank, set up a transfer online, or make an ATM withdrawal to access your money.” 

Read the sentences below.


I.The Novel was written by a Danish author.


II.The chest was full of flowers.


Considering the context of each sentence, mark the alternative that presents the translation of the words in bold.

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