Questões de Inglês

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...

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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."

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

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

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

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

Which alternative is grammatically correct?

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) .

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)

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.

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 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)

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 of the alternatives below completes the sentence correctly? Let's go to the mall, (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 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 of the alternatives below completes the sentence correctly? After the referee (1)the whistle, the match will start.