Questões de Inglês

PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION Based on the text below, answer questions 21, 22 and 23. Inside The U.S. Navy's Leadership School The top level of Navy leadership is its admirals . There are 238 of them. They have responsibility for more than 390, 000 members of the Navy and control an annual budget of more than $130 billion. They are the equivalent of a corporate C–suite. Of the more than 3,000 captains who serve in the Navy, roughly 38––barely 1% ––make the cut to admiral each year. In 2001 the chief of naval operations––the Navy's CEO––asked retired Vice Admiral Phil Quast, who had spent 38 years in the Navy, to establish the program that became the Executive Learning Office. "Of 238 admiral positions, fewer than 40 are concerned with actual war fighting, " Quast notes. "The vast majority is doing jobs analogous to that of a CEO, CTO, CFO, COO or other functional business areas. Our job is to help them develop the business acumen they need to run the business of the Navy as excellent stewards of the public's money and its trust." (Adapted fromhttp:/ /www.forbes.com) Which alternative below is NOT CORRECT, based on the text?

Based on the text below, answer questions 26 and 27. THE INTERNET AND GUTEMBERG In our age, everything is the newest New Thing or the biggest Big Thing. Steve Case of America Online already calls the new century "the Internet Century, " and some authorities whisper that the Internet rivals the importance of Gutenberg' s invention of the printing press in the 15th century. We suffer from historical amnesia. Suppose you were born in 1900. You wouldn't yet watch movies, let alone global TV. Fewer than 10% of U.S. homes had phones, and fewer than 8% had electricity. Antibiotics hadn't been discovered. As yet the Internet isn't in the same league with these developments . Each changed lifestyles and popular beliefs. The automobile suburbanized America and inaugurated mass travel. Antibiotics, vaccines and public–health advances helped raise life expectancy from 46 in 1900 to 77 today. The explosion of prosperity – a consequence of electricity, other technologies and modern management – shortened working hours and expanded leisure. Movies and TV transformed popular culture. As a matter of fact, the Internet is too young for anyone to foretell its ultimate significance. (Adapted from http: // Newsweek, January 24, 2000) The word "raise" in " (...) public–health advances helped raise life expectancy (...) ." means:

Based on the text below, answer questions 28 and 29.(( The turning tide for the turtles With their exquisite shells, their smiling faces, their deliberate movements, and their amazing sea–born agility, sea turtles have always captured human imagination. Once severely endangered, turtle populations are growing steadily thanks to conservation projects worldwide. And with more than 8000 km of coastline, large stretches of which are favorite nesting spots for turtles, Brazil is one of the leaders in the race to protect them. (Adapted from http//www.speakup.com.br) The relative pronoun "which" in " (...) large stretches of which are favorite nesting spots for turtles." refers to:

Which alternative completes the sentence correctly? Our teacher the homework assignments when he remembered that Tuesday was a holiday.

Which is the correct option to complete the sentence below? I don't mind paying to go to the dentist or my eyes _.

Which sequence best completes the text below? Where the Jobs Are: Nurse Educator Health care is one field that hasn't gotten (1) beaten in the brutal economy, and nurses have fared (2) (3) . They had an unemployment rate of (4) 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2009. Nurse educators have (5) been faculty members of teaching hospitals or nursing schools. Those positions still exist, but over the past couple of decades, jobs at medical equipment makers, and at staffing outfits that serve those companies, have enjoyed (6) growth. (Adapted from http://www.forbes.com)

Which sequence best completes the text below? Almost everyone who studies, lives or works abroad experiences some degree of culture shock. This period of cultural adjustment involves everything from_(1) the food and language to (2) how to use the telephone. No matter how patient and flexible you are, (3) to a new culture can, at times, be difficult and frustrating. It is easy (4)lost, depressed and homesick. You may even want (5)back home!

PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION Based on the text below, answer questions 21, 22 and 23. MOVIES ON THE JOB Yesterday I watched a movie in which Joan Allen's character had a job which seemed to consist entirely of standing around while other people do the actual work of restoring historic artwork in old buildings (the. movie was "Hachiko: A Dog's Story") . This seemed like a nice, lucrative job –– she certainly dressed well, and lived in an enormous, stately home with her music–professor husband –– and one that left her plenty of energy and free time. And it got me thinking about the idea of work in the movies; how so often jobs (which take up a huge amount of our waking time in real life) are treated by movies as a dismissible fantasy thing, sometimes to unintentionally comic effect. Ever notice how young women in the movies, who usually have some sort of underling office job, live in adorably decorated apartments that an administrative assistant couldn't possibly afford –– and are never shown doing anything at work other than taking personal calls and having lunch? Or the way writers in the movies, like the hero of "Marley & Me" or Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City, " seem to effortlessly make a fortune while doing very little actual writing? Or the way attractive female executives (see Renee Zellweger in "New in Town, " and quite possibly Sandra Bullock in the upcoming "The Proposal") prance around on their high heels and tight skirts and do ... well, nothing? Or how people in the movies routinely have the kind of careers, like Allen' s in "Hachiko, " that seem a tad difficult to pull off in real life? I remember a Hilary Swank movie from a couple of years back in which she effortlessly transitioned from real estate agent to . . . wait for it. . . . shoe designer, and lived happily ever after. (Adapted from http://seattletimesaiwsource.com/litol) PROVA AZUL 12 de 22 PSAEN – 2011 What was the author's motivation to write this text?

PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION Based on the text below, answer questions 21, 22 and 23. Inside The U.S. Navy's Leadership School The top level of Navy leadership is its admirals . There are 238 of them. They have responsibility for more than 390, 000 members of the Navy and control an annual budget of more than $130 billion. They are the equivalent of a corporate C–suite. Of the more than 3,000 captains who serve in the Navy, roughly 38––barely 1% ––make the cut to admiral each year. In 2001 the chief of naval operations––the Navy's CEO––asked retired Vice Admiral Phil Quast, who had spent 38 years in the Navy, to establish the program that became the Executive Learning Office. "Of 238 admiral positions, fewer than 40 are concerned with actual war fighting, " Quast notes. "The vast majority is doing jobs analogous to that of a CEO, CTO, CFO, COO or other functional business areas. Our job is to help them develop the business acumen they need to run the business of the Navy as excellent stewards of the public's money and its trust." (Adapted fromhttp:/ /www.forbes.com) Which is the best alternative considering some of the statements are true (T) and others are false (F) ? I – The American Navy has less than three hundred admirals. II – Each Admiral is responsible for more than 390,000 members of the Navy. III –The current leadership program is 38 years old. IV – Most Admirals are more like Company Executives nowadays. V – About a quarter of U.S. Admirals do jobs related to warfare. The best alternative is:

Which alternative below is CORRECT, based –on the text above?

Based on the text below, answer questions 26 and 27. THE INTERNET AND GUTEMBERG In our age, everything is the newest New Thing or the biggest Big Thing. Steve Case of America Online already calls the new century "the Internet Century, " and some authorities whisper that the Internet rivals the importance of Gutenberg' s invention of the printing press in the 15th century. We suffer from historical amnesia.

Suppose you were born in 1900. You wouldn't yet watch movies, let alone global TV. Fewer than 10% of U.S. homes had phones, and fewer than 8% had electricity. Antibiotics hadn't been discovered. As yet the Internet isn't in the same league with these developments . Each changed lifestyles and popular beliefs. The automobile suburbanized America and inaugurated mass travel. Antibiotics, vaccines and public–health advances helped raise life expectancy from 46 in 1900 to 77 today. The explosion of prosperity – a consequence of electricity, other technologies and modern management – shortened working hours and expanded leisure. Movies and TV transformed popular culture. As a matter of fact, the Internet is too young for anyone to foretell its ultimate significance. (Adapted from http: // Newsweek, January 24, 2000) Considering some of the statements are true (T) and others are false (F), which is the best alternative? I– Steven Case considers the 21"" century the Internet Century.( II– Some specialists are certain that the Internet is as important as Gutenberg's invention of the printing press. III– The TV was invented before 1900. IV– Phones were common in the beginning of the 20th century.( V– By having electricity people could have more free time. VI– It is still too early to say the Internet is the biggest Big Thing in the 21st century.( The best alternative is:

What is the correct way to complete the sentence below? Though Ann was only 10, she (1)first place in the competition.

Based on the text below, answer questions 28 and 29.(( The turning tide for the turtles With their exquisite shells, their smiling faces, their deliberate movements, and their amazing sea–born agility, sea turtles have always captured human imagination. Once severely endangered, turtle populations are growing steadily thanks to conservation projects worldwide. And with more than 8000 km of coastline, large stretches of which are favorite nesting spots for turtles, Brazil is one of the leaders in the race to protect them. (Adapted from http//www.speakup.com.br) Choose the only alternative which is correct.

Which of the alternatives below completes the sentence correctly? The receptionist allowed Mary into the concert hall (1)she was late.

Which alternative expresses the same idea as this sentence?( The Superwoman has been replaced by a "real woman".

Which of the alternatives below completes the sentence correctly? The radio alarm clock went (2)at the same time as usual.

Choose the best reply to this statement. Carol: I got caught up in the traffic. You:

Choose the best sequence to complete the blanks. TIME ZONES AND UNIVERSAL TIME Time (1)in a number of ways. For instance, we (2) the passage of time via the orbital motion of the Earth and other planets in the solar system (Dynamical Time). The measure (3) on the rotation of the Earth on its axis with respect to the stars, as well (Universal Time). (Adapted from http: //eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEhelp/TimeZone.html)

Which TWO sentences are NOT correct? (1) If you dye your hair, your old friends won't recognize you. (2) I never speak to you again if you don't tell me the truth. (3) Callie won't enjoy the trip if we will stay in cheap hotels. (4) If you help me with my Science project, I'll edit your essay for your English class. The answer is

PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION Based on the text below, answer questions 21, 22 and 23. MOVIES ON THE JOB Yesterday I watched a movie in which Joan Allen's character had a job which seemed to consist entirely of standing around while other people do the actual work of restoring historic artwork in old buildings (the. movie was "Hachiko: A Dog's Story") . This seemed like a nice, lucrative job –– she certainly dressed well, and lived in an enormous, stately home with her music–professor husband –– and one that left her plenty of energy and free time. And it got me thinking about the idea of work in the movies; how so often jobs (which take up a huge amount of our waking time in real life) are treated by movies as a dismissible fantasy thing, sometimes to unintentionally comic effect. Ever notice how young women in the movies, who usually have some sort of underling office job, live in adorably decorated apartments that an administrative assistant couldn't possibly afford –– and are never shown doing anything at work other than taking personal calls and having lunch? Or the way writers in the movies, like the hero of "Marley & Me" or Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City, " seem to effortlessly make a fortune while doing very little actual writing? Or the way attractive female executives (see Renee Zellweger in "New in Town, " and quite possibly Sandra Bullock in the upcoming "The Proposal") prance around on their high heels and tight skirts and do ... well, nothing? Or how people in the movies routinely have the kind of careers, like Allen' s in "Hachiko, " that seem a tad difficult to pull off in real life? I remember a Hilary Swank movie from a couple of years back in which she effortlessly transitioned from real estate agent to . . . wait for it. . . . shoe designer, and lived happily ever after. (Adapted from http://seattletimesaiwsource.com/litol) PROVA AZUL 12 de 22 PSAEN – 2011 Which of the alternatives below is correct?

Based on the text below, answer questions 24 and 25. BIOLOGICAL PASSPORT NABS CHEATING CYCLISTS The contest between athletes who use performance–enhancing drugs and the authorities trying to catch them is much like a race itself. Each time a new drug test comes out, athletes and their doctors figure out a way to outsmart it. But a new "biological passport" that measures blood and body chemistry over time may finally be putting a dent in sports doping. Professional cycling is the first sport to embrace the relatively new test, and it's just nabbed its biggest catch: an Italian cyclist, Franco Pellizotti, who was one of the favorites to win this year's Giro d'Italia. The Giro d–Italia, a grueling threeweek event second in size and importance only to the Tour de France, kicks off on Saturday. (Adapted from http: // news.discovery.com/tech/biological–passport–cycling–doping.html) Considering the text, what does the word "outsmart" mean in this extract? "Each time a new drug test comes out, athletes and their doctors figure out a way to outsmart it."

According to the text, in what way has the modern building design worried architects, builders and engineers?

Read the extract below and choose the only sequence that can complete it. 2016 Summer Olympics The 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Game of the XXXI Olympiad, are a major international multi–sport event to be celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed (1) the International Olympic Committee (IOC) . The host city of the games will be Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as announced (2) the 21st IOC Session held (3) Copenhagen, Denmark, (4) October 2nd, 2009 -. They are scheduled to be held (5) August 5th (6) 21st, 2016. (http: / / en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ 2016 Summer Olympics)

Which sequence best completes the sentence below? When you stay (1) after midnight, your attention surely (2).

Choose the best option to rewrite the sentence keeping the same meaning. He had his hair cut yesterday.

Analyse the sentences below. Which TWO sentences express the same idea? (1) The man stopped to smoke. (2) The man gave up smoking. (3) The man stopped smoking. (4) The man didn't smoke. The correct answer is

Which is the correct option to complete the sentence below? Wood (1)if (2)no air.

On May 2"" my mom asked me: "Do you know that Osama Bin Laden was assassinated yesterday? " Which alternative best reports my mom's speech?

Analyse the sentences below. Which alternative is correct?

PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION Based on the text below, answer questions 21, 22 and 23. MOVIES ON THE JOB Yesterday I watched a movie in which Joan Allen's character had a job which seemed to consist entirely of standing around while other people do the actual work of restoring historic artwork in old buildings (the. movie was "Hachiko: A Dog's Story") . This seemed like a nice, lucrative job –– she certainly dressed well, and lived in an enormous, stately home with her music–professor husband –– and one that left her plenty of energy and free time. And it got me thinking about the idea of work in the movies; how so often jobs (which take up a huge amount of our waking time in real life) are treated by movies as a dismissible fantasy thing, sometimes to unintentionally comic effect. Ever notice how young women in the movies, who usually have some sort of underling office job, live in adorably decorated apartments that an administrative assistant couldn't possibly afford –– and are never shown doing anything at work other than taking personal calls and having lunch? Or the way writers in the movies, like the hero of "Marley & Me" or Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City, " seem to effortlessly make a fortune while doing very little actual writing? Or the way attractive female executives (see Renee Zellweger in "New in Town, " and quite possibly Sandra Bullock in the upcoming "The Proposal") prance around on their high heels and tight skirts and do ... well, nothing? Or how people in the movies routinely have the kind of careers, like Allen' s in "Hachiko, " that seem a tad difficult to pull off in real life? I remember a Hilary Swank movie from a couple of years back in which she effortlessly transitioned from real estate agent to . . . wait for it. . . . shoe designer, and lived happily ever after. (Adapted from http://seattletimesaiwsource.com/litol) PROVA AZUL 12 de 22 PSAEN – 2011 The main aim of this text is to