Question

(MACKENZIE) Leia o texto. National Geographic E-Cycling Etiquette: How to Help Americans toss out about two million tons of unwanted electronics annually, 1fouling landfills with toxic lead from old computer monitors, cadmium from leaking batteries, and more. But it is getting easier to discard responsibly. Some charities repurpose old cell phones as lifelines for seniors and victims of domestic violence, and computers can go to underfunded schools. Reputable recyclers will properly scrap unusable electronics, though they sometimes charge a small fee. Donating newer models, on the other hand, can earn a tax deduction, so keeping old gadgets from gathering dust helps you and the environment. For more information on charities and recyclers, go to epa.gov/recycling. Assinale a oração em que a palavra lead tem o mesmo significado que no trecho "…fouling landfills with toxic lead" (ref.1). Escolha uma: a. The detectives were following a promising lead in the murder case. b. Bullets from firearms are usually made of lead. c. The Brazilian swimmer was in the lead from start to finish. d. Thomas will play the lead role in Hamlet. e. Who's going to lead the discussion about recycling?

Answer 1

Olá, Vitoria, tudo bem? Vou te ajudar nessa questão:

A alternativa correta é a letra B, "Bullets from firearms are usually made of lead".

No trecho "…fouling landfills with toxic lead", referente ao texto sobre reciclagem de eletrônicos, a palavra "lead" refere-se ao chumbo, metal presente na composição de diversos dispositivos.

As alternativas incorretas usam "lead" com outros significados, também corretos. A alternativa A usa "lead" como uma pista seguida por detetives. As alternativas C e E usam o termo com a conotação de líder, liderar. A alternativa D usa o termo como principal.