Questões de Inglês — ESCOLA NAVAL 2011

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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)

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

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

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?

Based on the text below, answer questions 24, 25 and 26. BIG INCREASE IN DRUNKEN 10–YEAR–OLDS WHO NEED AN AMBULANCE London Ambulance Service figures today reveal that the number of 10– and 11–year–olds requiring medical treatment for alcohol abuse has more than doubled in the past two years. The figures come as health groups called for restrictions on cheap alcohol after it was revealed that youngsters could get drunk for half the price of a bar of chocolate. Campaigners called on the Government to tackle the "plague" of illness caused by cheap alcoholic drinks after an investigation found that strong cider was available in city supermarkets for as little as 10p a unit. Former chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson has recommended that parents should not let children under 15 drink alcohol. But many young people are consuming an average of 15 units a week, the equivalent of a pint of beer every day. A report by Alcohol Concern and the Children's Society reveals that parents who drink to excess might also be influencing their children. At least 2.6 million children in the UK now live with parents drinking "hazardously". (Adapted from http: //www.thisislondon.co.uk) According to the text, the increase in drunken 10–year–olds is mainly due to:

Which is the correct option to complete the sentence below? I congratulated her (1).

Which of the alternatives below completes the sentence correctly? (Airport Requirement)Passengers (1) present their valid travel documents and boarding pass at airport security check and at the boarding gate in order to be allowed to board the airplane.

Which sequence best completes the text below? Riding a bicycle is a low impact form of exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels. It can help (1) your general health while (2) gentle on your joints. It's also a great way (3) fun, get fit and spend time with friends and family. Always (4) a helmet and be aware of traffic rules when on the road. (Adapted from: http: / /www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au)

Which is the correct option to complete the sentence below? If nobody (1) anything at once, I (2) the police!

Based on the text below, answer questions 24, 25 and 26. BIG INCREASE IN DRUNKEN 10–YEAR–OLDS WHO NEED AN AMBULANCE London Ambulance Service figures today reveal that the number of 10– and 11–year–olds requiring medical treatment for alcohol abuse has more than doubled in the past two years. The figures come as health groups called for restrictions on cheap alcohol after it was revealed that youngsters could get drunk for half the price of a bar of chocolate. Campaigners called on the Government to tackle the "plague" of illness caused by cheap alcoholic drinks after an investigation found that strong cider was available in city supermarkets for as little as 10p a unit. Former chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson has recommended that parents should not let children under 15 drink alcohol. But many young people are consuming an average of 15 units a week, the equivalent of a pint of beer every day. A report by Alcohol Concern and the Children's Society reveals that parents who drink to excess might also be influencing their children. At least 2.6 million children in the UK now live with parents drinking "hazardously". (Adapted from http: //www.thisislondon.co.uk) Considering the text, what does the word "reveal" mean in this extract? "London Ambulance Service figures today reveal that the number of 10– and ll–year–olds requiring medical treatment for alcohol abuse has more than doubled in the past two years."

Choose the best reply to this statement. Dayse: I haven't seen The King's Speech yet. You: (1).

Which alternative is grammatically correct?

Which of the alternatives below completes the sentence correctly? "Because he was driving so ____(1) he was (2) hurt in the accident . "

Based on the text below, answer questions 24, 25 and 26. BIG INCREASE IN DRUNKEN 10–YEAR–OLDS WHO NEED AN AMBULANCE London Ambulance Service figures today reveal that the number of 10– and 11–year–olds requiring medical treatment for alcohol abuse has more than doubled in the past two years. The figures come as health groups called for restrictions on cheap alcohol after it was revealed that youngsters could get drunk for half the price of a bar of chocolate. Campaigners called on the Government to tackle the "plague" of illness caused by cheap alcoholic drinks after an investigation found that strong cider was available in city supermarkets for as little as 10p a unit. Former chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson has recommended that parents should not let children under 15 drink

alcohol. But many young people are consuming an average of 15 units a week, the equivalent of a pint of beer every day. A report by Alcohol Concern and the Children's Society reveals that parents who drink to excess might also be influencing their children. At least 2.6 million children in the UK now live with parents drinking "hazardously". (Adapted from http: //www.thisislondon.co.uk) Considering the text, what does the word "tackle" mean in this extract? "Campaigners called on the Government to tackle the "plague" of illness caused by cheap alcoholic drinks."

Which of the alternatives below completes the sentence correctly? Let's go to the mall, (1)?

Which sequence best completes the text below? Mr Stephèns, (1) recently defended WikiLeaks boss Julian Assange, said tn latest move has made a mockery of celebrity super–injunctions. "It's becoming increasingly untenable (2) super–injunctions can continue in the way they have, as there are so many people (3) breaking the law and in contempt of court . (Adapted from http: //www.thisislondon.co.uk)

Which sequence best completes the text below? David Beckham (1) in a minor car accident on Friday. The football ace (2)near Torrence in California when he (3) into the back of a stationary vehicle with his Cadillac SUV. (Adapted fromhttp://www.thisisiondon.co.uk)

Which is the best alternative considering some of the statements are true (T) and others are false (F) ? I– Modern building façades might be dangerous. II– The sensors show when the glass is breaking or falling. III– A glass fissure is not easily seen in the beginning. IV– The sensors can help control the building temperature. V– A change in the signal indicates that the pane is not defective. VI– Changes in temperature do not have any influence on the size of glass fissures. The best alternative is

What is the correct way to complete the sentence below? Most of the instructions in this handout · (1)

Which alternative does not express the same idea as "Always do right" in the sentence below? "Always do right. This will gratify people and astonish the rest" (Mark Twain)

Which of the alternatives below completes the sentence correctly? After the referee (1)the whistle, the match will start.