Questão nº 18
Questão de Noções de Língua Inglesa · CEBRASPE TCU 25 TEFC 2025 (nº 18)
A new scholarship aimed at developing the next generation of artificial intelligence “pioneers” will open to applicants in spring 2026, with the first cohort beginning studies the following autumn.
The Sparck AI scholarships, named after pioneering British computer scientist Karen Sparck Jones, will give master’s degree university students access to industry-leading firms as the Government looks to boost the UK’s AI credentials.
The University of Bristol will be one of nine universities to offer the fully-funded Government scholarship, alongside faculties in Newcastle, Manchester and Edinburgh.
The scheme has been developed in line with the Government’s “AI Opportunities Action Plan”, receiving more than £17 million of funding from Westminster, with the grant covering both students’ tuition and living costs.
Alongside master’s places, 100 scholars will receive placements in leading AI companies, as well as mentorship from industry experts. It is hoped the scholarships will give students “unparalleled access” to the fast-moving industry.
Vice-Chancellor Evelyn Welch said the scholarships would give Bristol the chance to “explore bold new ideas and nurture exceptional talent.” Technology Secretary Peter Kyle MP said he believed the scheme would help students secure “highly skilled jobs” and build “a workforce fit for the future.” AI talent acquisition firm Beamery said the scholarships would help their goal to create “equal access to work” and connect “talent to opportunity”.
About the ideas and the linguistic aspects of the previous text, judge the following items.
The phrase “industry-leading firms” (second paragraph) could appropriately be replaced with leading industrial companies, as both convey equivalent meanings.
Resposta comentada
No vocabulário em inglês, a tradução literal de termos compostos nem sempre preserva o sentido exato pretendido pelo texto, pois a ordem e a função das palavras alteram o significado original.
- Correta: Errado. A troca de "industry-leading firms" por "leading industrial companies" altera o conceito, pois "industrial" remete à indústria tradicional de manufatura e fábricas, enquanto o texto fala de empresas líderes no setor de tecnologia e inteligência artificial.
Como ficaria certo: The phrase “industry-leading firms” (second paragraph) could appropriately be replaced with leading technology companies, as both convey equivalent meanings.
Fonte: CEBRASPE TCU 25 TEFC 2025 Técnico Federal de Controle Externo. Reproduzida para fins de estudo.