Questões de Inglês — EPE 2014 — Diversas

Questão 1EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

The main purpose of Text II is to

Adiscuss the effects of CO2 emission on the environment.Bmake readers aware of the dangers involved in natural resources extraction.Cdefend the idea that we do not need to develop technology related alternative energy supplies.Dmake readers aware of the rights of Indians in the Amazon region.Econvince readers of the fact that the extraction of natural resources involves no risk to the environment.

Questão 2EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

The meaning of groundbreaking new programs (line 40) in Text I can be replaced, without change in meaning, by programs that

Questão 3EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

According to the 2nd paragraph of Text II, it is clear that

Aa lot about the dangers of extracting natural gas from the earth is known.Ba new research has proved that gas extraction is completely harmless to the environment.CEPA did not consider the process of natural gas extraction safe.Dthe ignorance about the substances that companies use in the process of gas extraction is a complex matter.Ecompanies do not reveal the chemical mixture they use in the extraction of natural gas, because the American government does not allow them to do so.

Questão 4EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

The meaning of to pursue renewable energy (line 37) in Text I can be replaced, without change in meaning, by to

Ainsist on the use of renewable energy.Binsist on the use of unrenewable energy.Climit the use of energy that can be renewed.Dlimit the use of energy that cannot be renewed.Etake legal action against the use of renewable energy.

Questão 5EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

In Text I, the meaning of the boldfaced fragment in: “require constructing a new 1,200 mile-long transmission line that would potentially expose and disrupt untouched wilderness in 17 national parks and reserves” (lines 14- 17) can be best understood as a new transmission line

Aa little longer than one mile that would potentially expose and exhibit untouched wilderness.Ba little longer than one mile that would potentially expose and display untouched wilderness.Cwith an extension of one thousand and two hundred miles that would potentially expose and display untouched wilderness.Dwith an extension of one thousand and two hundred miles that would potentially preserve and disturb untouched wilderness.Ewith an extension of one thousand and two hundred miles that would potentially expose and disturb untouched wilderness.

Questão 6EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

In Text II, the word it (line 31) refers to

Questão 7EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

In Text I, the meaning of southernmost tip (line 1) is best understood as the

Atip of land that is between the south and the east of the country.Btip of land that is between the south and the west of the country.Cpiece of land that is in the middle of the extension between the south and the north of the country.Dpiece of land that is at the end of the extension of the country to the south.Epiece of land that is near the end of the extension of the country to the south.

Questão 8EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

In Text II, the expression Even though (line 16) expresses an idea of

Questão 9EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

The main purpose of Text I is to

Adescribe South American natural resources.Bportray Chile’s power matrix.Cexplain the reasons why a hydro-electric power plant is necessary in Chile.Dpresent pros and cons of building a hydro-electric complex in Chile.Efight the hydro-electric power plant development in Chile.

Questão 10EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

Among the problems which occur in the Amazon region listed by the World Wildlife Fund report, in the 3rd paragraph of Text II, the one that is NOT mentioned is

Questão 11EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

In Text I, the author suggests that

Aimmigrants historically take jobs away from Canadians.Bjobs are more easily found by immigrants in Europe than in Canada.CEuropeans think that immigrants take jobs away from them.Dthe Europeans’ belief about immigrants is similar to that of Canadians.Ethe Canadians’ view of the impact of immigration on jobs is less positive than the Europeans’ view.

Questão 12EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

The boldfaced word in the fragments of Text II can be substituted, without change in meaning, by the word in italics in:

A“labour reaped most of the benefits” (lines 33-34)- gained.B“prosperity unleashed by the digital revolution” (line 35) - restricted.C“to foster the creativity that humans will need” (line 60) - control.D“unevenly distributed” (line 66)- homogeneously.E“it is up to governments to spread them” (line 68)- share

Questão 13EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

The boldfaced word in the fragments of Text I can be substituted, without change in meaning, by the word in italics in:

A“The Quebec government’s proposed ban” (line 11) - prohibition.B“policies that since the 1970s have focused on admitting the most employable people.” (lines 36-38) - agreeing.C“An array of programmes” (line 42) - schedule.D“about the obligation on newcomers to integrate” (lines 56-57) - choice.E“Many think it undermines their role” (lines 64-65) - emphasizes.

Questão 14EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

In Text II, it’s implied that innovation is the elixir of progress in both Revolutions, but it has its downside because

Athe rich became poorer.Bfarms in America were abandoned.Csome jobs are eliminated.Dsecretaries are now webdesigners.Ericher people consume more.

Questão 15EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

The statement that accurately reflects the idea in the fragments of Text I is:

A“the prediction of Jean-François Lisée [...] does not stand up to close scrutiny” (lines 18-21) - The Canadian multiculturalism will probably come to an end.B“Canadians, even in Quebec, overwhelmingly back mass immigration” (lines 22-24) - Many Canadians reject it.C“First-generation immigrants make up a bigger share of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s populations than in many of the world’s great cosmopolitan cities” (lines 26-28) - Toronto’s and Vancouver’s populations are larger than those of other metropolitan cities.D“Younger applicants currently have an edge” (lines 41- 42) - Younger workers are at an advantage.E“The governing Conservatives are blunter than opposition parties about the obligation on newcomers to integrate and about cultural practices” (lines 55-57) - Government officials have a flexible position on the integration of immigrants.

Questão 16EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

According to Text II, although the Industrial and Digital Revolutions are more than 200 years apart, they have many similarities, EXCEPT that they

Aare responsible for rising prosperity.Bhave brought innovation to society.Chave brought different kinds of work.Dhave helped workers become more productive.Ehave destroyed jobs on which the middle-classes depended.

Questão 17EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

According to Text II, in today’s world, education needs to focus on

Aincreasing the number of schools.Bpromoting critical thinking.Cemploying better teachers.Dacquiring cutting edge technology.Eobtaining greater assistance from government

Questão 18EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

In Text I, in terms of reference, the boldfaced word

Ait in “it gave a community hospital” (line 4) refers to hospital in neighbouring Ontario (line 4).Bit in “we care what’s in it” (line 9) refers to head (line 9).Cthem in “rather than steal them” (line 30), refers to skills (line 30).Dthem in “many of them” (lines 42-43) refers to languages (line 43).EThis in “This is popular” (line 68) refers to their role (line 65).

Questão 19EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

In Text I, the only idea that does NOT accurately reflect the debate about multiculturalism and interculturalism is that the

Abenefits of immigration are doubtful.BCanadian government’s position asserts difference but also integration.CQuebec government’s position focuses on the integration of immigrants.Dvalue of cultural differences or the maintenance of one culture is an important point.EEnglish-speaking Canadians consider multiculturalism as a fundamental part of their identities.

Questão 20EPE·Diversas·2014Inglês

The boldfaced pronoun in the fragment of Text II: “No government is prepared for it.” (lines 28-29) refers to

AGovernment’s confidence in the ability to create jobs.Bthe advantages of technology.Cthe effect of sudden climate changes.Dthe outcomes of changes in technology.Ethe increased demand for goods and services as people become richer.