Questão de Língua Inglesa

The text below belongs to one of UFPel’s international partner universities. For questions 37 to 40, choose the alternative that best corresponds to a possible Portuguese version of the underlined passage, respecting textual elements such as tone and register. Vision and Mission Statements 1 The vision of Mississippi State University is to be the most respected land-grant institution in the region. 2 The mission of Mississippi State University is to educate the workforce and leaders of the future, produce 3 robust research for our state and nation, and provide expert services to our citizens, communities and businesses. 4 Enhancing its historic strengths in agriculture, natural resources, science, and engineering, Mississippi State 5 entered the twenty-first century with additional strengths in a comprehensive range of graduate and undergraduate 6 programs. These include architecture, the arts, business, education, the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and 7 veterinary medicine. The Meridian Campus focuses on meeting the needs of place-bound students and working adults 8 through upper division and graduate programs in education, business, liberal arts, and social work. 9 The university's educational programs emphasize the exploration of ideas and the discovery, application, and 10 dissemination of knowledge. The university embraces its role as a major contributor to the economic development of the 11 state through targeted research and the transfer of ideas to the marketplace, aided by faculty-industry relationships and by 12 interdisciplinary initiatives. Building on its land-grant tradition, MSU extends its resources and expertise throughout the 13 entire state for the benefit of Mississippi's citizens. Through integration of its programs in learning, research, and service, 14 through traditional scholarship, through statewide extension and outreach, and through engagement with business, 15 industry, government, communities and organizations, the university is committed to maintaining its tradition as the 16 People's University. 17 Access and Excellence 18 Mississippi State University will provide access and opportunity to students from all sectors of the state's 19 diverse population. The university promotes citizenship and leadership in its students and fosters in them an understanding 20 of their history and culture, an appreciation of the arts, a tolerance for opposing points of view, a facility with written and 21 spoken language, an understanding of scientific principles and methods, a command of modern technologies, a competence 22 in critical thinking and problem solving, a commitment to life-long learning, and a spirit of inquiry. MSU will provide 23 mentoring and support to the students admitted to maximize their chances of success and to help Mississippi reach and 24 surpass the national average in the percentage of our population that holds a college degree, and will provide access for 25 working and place-bound adult learners, particularly through its Meridian Campus and distance learning programs. The 26 university will develop competent and informed citizens and professionals who are equipped to lead in the world of work 27 and in their communities through traditional academic programs, experiential learning, and opportunities for leadership 28 development and community service. 29 Statewide Mission 30 Mississippi State University will serve the State of Mississippi and beyond through its broad range of 31 instruction, research, and outreach functions. The university maintains four strategically located research and extension 32 centers around the state and has staff in every county of Mississippi. The institution regularly enrolls students from each of 33 the state's eighty-two counties and is actively engaged with business and industry, agriculture and natural resources, 34 schools, communities and organizations in every part of the state. Cargo: Tradutor e Intérprete Língua Inglesa/Classe E - 11 / 13 (Adapted from http://www.msstate.edu/web/mission.html)