According to the text:
How World Leaders Reacted to Trump at the U.N.
By SOMINI SENGUPTA and MEGAN SPECIA SEPT. 23, 2017
He was called a “giant gold Goliath” and a “rogue newcomer.” But in a few corners the remarks made by President
Trump at the United Nations were described as “courageous” and “gratifying.”
Throughout the week, Mr. Trump’s first address to the General Assembly drew many direct and indirect swipes, from
allies and rivals alike, and sparse support.
While the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, attacked Mr. Trump from afar — calling him a “dotard” in a statement on
North Korean national television — others used their platforms at the United Nations to respond.
Some leaders were more subtle than others.
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s 93-year-old president, took aim at Mr. Trump during his own speech on Thursday. Mr.
Mugabe mocked Mr. Trump as a “giant gold Goliath” and said other nations were “embarrassed if not frightened” by his
statements about North Korea.
“Are we having a return of Goliath to our midst, who threatens the extinction of other countries?” Mr. Mugabe asked.
Some responded with applause to his reference to the biblical character who threatened the Israelites before being slain
by the young shepherd David, who would become king.
Mr. Mugabe then went on to address Mr. Trump directly, telling him to “blow your trumpet in a musical way towards the
values of unity, peace, cooperation, togetherness and dialogue which we have always stood for.”
During his speech, Mr. Trump notably omitted any talk of climate change, seen as one of the most pressing issues
for many world leaders.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada received the longest applause during his General Assembly speech on
Thursday after an implicit dig at Mr. Trump.
“There is no country on the planet that can walk away from the challenge and reality of climate change,” Mr.
Trudeau said, referring to Mr. Trump’s plans to pull out of the Paris climate accord.
(Adapted from https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/23/world/americas/world-leaders-trump-un.html?mcubz=0)
How World Leaders Reacted to Trump at the U.N.
By SOMINI SENGUPTA and MEGAN SPECIA SEPT. 23, 2017
He was called a “giant gold Goliath” and a “rogue newcomer.” But in a few corners the remarks made by President Trump at the United Nations were described as “courageous” and “gratifying.”
Throughout the week, Mr. Trump’s first address to the General Assembly drew many direct and indirect swipes, from allies and rivals alike, and sparse support.
While the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, attacked Mr. Trump from afar — calling him a “dotard” in a statement on North Korean national television — others used their platforms at the United Nations to respond.
Some leaders were more subtle than others.
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s 93-year-old president, took aim at Mr. Trump during his own speech on Thursday. Mr. Mugabe mocked Mr. Trump as a “giant gold Goliath” and said other nations were “embarrassed if not frightened” by his statements about North Korea.
“Are we having a return of Goliath to our midst, who threatens the extinction of other countries?” Mr. Mugabe asked. Some responded with applause to his reference to the biblical character who threatened the Israelites before being slain by the young shepherd David, who would become king.
Mr. Mugabe then went on to address Mr. Trump directly, telling him to “blow your trumpet in a musical way towards the values of unity, peace, cooperation, togetherness and dialogue which we have always stood for.”
During his speech, Mr. Trump notably omitted any talk of climate change, seen as one of the most pressing issues for many world leaders.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada received the longest applause during his General Assembly speech on Thursday after an implicit dig at Mr. Trump.
“There is no country on the planet that can walk away from the challenge and reality of climate change,” Mr. Trudeau said, referring to Mr. Trump’s plans to pull out of the Paris climate accord.
(Adapted from https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/23/world/americas/world-leaders-trump-un.html?mcubz=0)
Gabarito comentado
Gabarito Comentado — Disciplina: Inglês | Tema: Interpretação de Texto | Cargo: Vestibular
Tema central: O foco desta questão é a interpretação de texto, habilidade essencial nos vestibulares e nos concursos públicos. O aluno precisa identificar a ideia principal e analisar a variedade de reações dos líderes mundiais ao discurso de Trump na ONU.
Estratégia para resolução: Comece localizando palavras-chave e expressões que indicam opinião, como "swipes", "sparse support", "giant gold Goliath", "courageous", "gratifying" e "applause". Perceba que há tanto críticas quanto elogios, revelando diversidade de percepções.
Justificativa da Alternativa Correta (D):
“The speech by President Trump generated different opinions and called attention of world leaders.”
O texto afirma explicitamente que o discurso suscitou reações distintas, sendo descrito tanto de forma crítica quanto elogiosa, além de ter provocado respostas públicas de outros líderes, como Mugabe e Trudeau. Isso revela que o discurso chamou atenção e dividiu opiniões.
Análise das alternativas incorretas:
A) Incorreta. Não há menção no texto de que Trump e Kim Jong-un estão juntos “contribuindo para problemas climáticos”. A referência a clima é vinculada apenas à omissão de Trump sobre o tema.
B) Incorreta. Embora haja menção a personagens bíblicos (Goliath), não foi Trump quem utilizou, e sim Mugabe em tom de crítica; além disso, o desconforto citado pelas lideranças não está relacionado ao uso "desrespeitoso" desses personagens por Trump.
C) Incorreta. O texto afirma que Trump “notably omitted any talk of climate change”. Ou seja, ele não falou sobre o tema. Logo, não há como supor reações negativas dos outros líderes em relação a isso durante o discurso.
Dicas para provas: Fique atento a detalhes literalmente afirmados no texto, e desconfie de generalizações injustificadas (“todos pensam”, “sempre ocorre”), trocas sutis (quem disse o quê) e informações não explicitadas.
Referências: Adler & Van Doren (“Como Ler Livros”) e Richards (“Princípios da Crítica Literária”) ensinam a diferenciar fatos, opiniões e identificar a ideia central, fundamentais para responder corretamente esta questão.
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