Questões de Inglês — ESCOLA NAVAL 2010

PART 2: USE OF ENGLISH What would you say if you didn't have a pen and wanted to use your friend's?

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

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!

Analyse the sentences below. Which alternative is correct?

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)

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:

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:

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 alternative expresses the same idea as this sentence?( The Superwoman has been replaced by a "real woman".

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

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

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."

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)

Choose the best option to rewrite the sentence keeping the same meaning. On August 2"", 2010, Mary asked Peter: "What were you doing this morning at 8"? Mary wanted to know what...

Which sequence best completes the sentence below? I don't want to argue_(1) anyone (2)that.

Which alternative completes the sentence correctly?( Put the loaves in the (1) and bake them till they go brown.

Which alternative below completes the text correctly? I certainly didn't think the film was boring. (1) I really enjoyed it!

Which is the correct option to complete the text below? Water shortages don't just affect (1). (2) can also seriously harm (3) environment. (4)water comes from rivers and groundwater so every drop (5) use has a direct effect on the (6) environment. (Adapted from: http: //www.environment–agency.gov.uk)

Which sequence best completes the conversation below? Jane: Did you paint your bedroom when you (1) to your new flat? Mary: Yes, I did. Jane: But did you do it yourself or did you call a painter? Mary: Oh, I don't think I'd able to do it myself. I (2) my bedroom (3) .

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) What is NOT true according to the text?

Mary saw James, her doctor, two days ago. James said: "See me tomorrow again." Which alternative best reports what he said?

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) The word "steward" in " (...) to run the business of the Navy as excellent stewards of the public's money and its trust." means:

Which alternative completes the sentence correctly? Listen! He is broke! If he (1) the money, he (2) you.

What is the correct way to complete the sentence below? According to this article, everybody in costal cities (1)find a way to escape from the 2012 tsunamis.

Which alternative completes the sentence correctly? Unlike the atmosphere, which (1) by turbulent weather systems, the deep waters are fairly stable. This is because it (2) from above, in contrast to the atmosphere, which (3)from below. (Adapted from http: //www.global–greenhouse–warming.com/ oceans.html)