Questão 8bb088f2-05
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. In the text the author expresses his opinion that
. In the text the author expresses his opinion that
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The image depicts a nearly naked man amid a vast area of rainforest, spear pointed at the
helicopter hovering above him – a man defending his territory and people from outside influence. This
very scene made front-page news some years ago in the UK. It instantly highlighted the loss of ancestral
homelands some tribal communities round the world face. Bad news has a way of dominating the headlines, so we're of the opinion that all indigenous
communities and their culture are in decline – and that's not true. But the allure of propagating the
"disappearing tribe" narrative is strong. It’s frustrating to see journalists who go on assignment with a set
story in mind and then seek out quotes, experiences or interviews to fit their predetermined angle.
(Jonny Bealby. www.newsweek.com, 27.08.2019. Adapted.)
Read the text to answer question.
The image depicts a nearly naked man amid a vast area of rainforest, spear pointed at the
helicopter hovering above him – a man defending his territory and people from outside influence. This
very scene made front-page news some years ago in the UK. It instantly highlighted the loss of ancestral
homelands some tribal communities round the world face.
Bad news has a way of dominating the headlines, so we're of the opinion that all indigenous
communities and their culture are in decline – and that's not true. But the allure of propagating the
"disappearing tribe" narrative is strong. It’s frustrating to see journalists who go on assignment with a set
story in mind and then seek out quotes, experiences or interviews to fit their predetermined angle.
(Jonny Bealby. www.newsweek.com, 27.08.2019. Adapted.)
A
a number of indigenous communities round the world are losing their lands but, fortunately, not all
of them.
B
it is improper for journalists to search for information that will conform to a narrative previously
decided on.
C
it is a duty of journalism to take a stand against menaces to indigenous communities round
the world.
D
the “disappearing tribe” narrative is powerful, but it can in fact harm rather than help the populations
affected.
E
endangered native peoples should have all the right to protect themselves and their ancestral
homelands.
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Joana PessoaProfessora de Inglês e Tradutora de Textos - Inglês/Português.