Questões de Inglês — Petrobras / Diversas

Questão 1Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

Based on the meanings in Text I, the two items that express synonymous ideas are

Adeployed (line 25) – disturbedBundisputed (line 43) – irrefutableCupheaval (line 44) – stagnationDunlock (line 70) – restrainEincumbent (line 75) – unnecessary

Questão 2Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

According to Text I, WEO-2017 includes a special focus on China because this country has been

Asuffering from severe problems derived from poor air quality.Bblamed for substituting heavy industry and coal for cleaner energy.Cresponsible for the consumption of 20% of the world ́s natural gas.Dan undeniable world leader in the areas of wind, solar and nuclear energy.Efacing changes in the economic and energy policy that will deeply influence its energy mix.

Questão 3Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

According to Text I, one of the themes discussed at the IEA’s 2017 Ministerial Meeting in Paris was the

Ainsufficient investment in clean-energy technologies.Binadequate use of solar energy in global power markets.Cnecessary increase in investment in carbon capture, utilization and storage.Dquestionable leadership of the US in the areas of oil and gas production.Elimited use of EVs due to battery prices and lack of financial help from the government.

Questão 4Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

The main purpose of Text I is to

Apredict the imminent decrease of global oil demands in the near future.Bpresent an overview of world energy scenarios for the coming decades.Creport on the increasing role of renewable energy sources and natural gas.Ddiscuss how China’s economic and energy policy changes may shape global trends.Eanticipate how the US, China and India will transform the global energy system in the next decade.

Questão 5Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

In the fragments “Solar is forging ahead in global power markets as it becomes the cheapest source of electricity generation in many places, including China and India” (lines 34-37) and “with India accounting for almost one-third of global growth to

2040” (lines 66-67) forging ahead and accounting for mean, respectively,

Arapidly declining – amounting toBdramatically falling – adding up toCrising steeply – being blamed forDslowing down – being responsible forEprogressing steadily – being the reason for

Questão 6Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

In the fragment “Still, this is far from enough to avoid severe impacts of climate change” (lines 93-94), Still can be replaced, without changing the meaning of the sentence, by

Questão 7Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

All the boldfaced verb phrases express a future action, EXCEPT in

A“The resurgence in oil and gas production from the United States, deep declines in the cost of renewables and growing electrification are changing the face of the global energy system” (lines 1-4)B“the world’s growing energy needs are met first by renewables and natural gas as fast-declining costs turn solar power into the cheapest source of new electricity generation” (lines 9-12)C“WEO-2017 (...) finds that over the next two decades the global energy system is being reshaped by four major forces” (lines 20-23)D“meanwhile in the European Union, wind becomes the leading source of electricity soon after 2030” (lines 31-33)E“the United States is projected to become the world’s largest LNG exporter and a net oil exporter by the end of that decade.” (lines 71-73)

Questão 8Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

Based on the meanings in Text I, the two items that express synonymous ideas are

Adeployed (line 25) – disturbedBundisputed (line 43) – irrefutableCupheaval (line 44) – stagnationDunlock (line 70) – restrainEincumbent (line 75) – unnecessary

Questão 9Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

According to Text I, WEO-2017 includes a special focus on China because this country has been

Asuffering from severe problems derived from poor air quality.Bblamed for substituting heavy industry and coal for cleaner energy.Cresponsible for the consumption of 20% of the world ́s natural gas.Dan undeniable world leader in the areas of wind, solar and nuclear energy.Efacing changes in the economic and energy policy that will deeply influence its energy mix.

Questão 10Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

According to Text I, one of the themes discussed at the IEA’s 2017 Ministerial Meeting in Paris was the

Ainsufficient investment in clean-energy technologies.Binadequate use of solar energy in global power markets.Cnecessary increase in investment in carbon capture, utilization and storage.Dquestionable leadership of the US in the areas of oil and gas production.Elimited use of EVs due to battery prices and lack of financial help from the government.

Questão 11Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

The main purpose of Text I is to

Apredict the imminent decrease of global oil demands in the near future.Bpresent an overview of world energy scenarios for the coming decades.Creport on the increasing role of renewable energy sources and natural gas.Ddiscuss how China’s economic and energy policy changes may shape global trends.Eanticipate how the US, China and India will transform the global energy system in the next decade.

Questão 12Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

In Text II, the author affirms that “The future is certainly looking pretty green for renewable energy bulls" (lines 15-16) because of the

Alarge share of electricity to be generated from renewable energy sources by 2030.Bexpected growth in fossil fuels in the total share of power generation by 2030.Cdominant position of coal and natural gas for electricity generation nowadays.Dglobal boom in hydropower generation by the end of this decade.Emassive investment in solar and wind energy in the next decade.

Questão 13Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

In the fragments “Solar is forging ahead in global power markets as it becomes the cheapest source of electricity generation in many places, including China and India” (lines 34-37) and “with India accounting for almost one-third of global growth to 2040” (lines 66-67) forging ahead and accounting for mean, respectively,

Arapidly declining – amounting toBdramatically falling – adding up toCrising steeply – being blamed forDslowing down – being responsible forEprogressing steadily – being the reason for

Questão 14Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

In the fragment of Text I “we urgently need to take stock of policy initiatives around the world" (lines 21-22), take stock means to

Areevaluate controversial decisions.Bplan ahead to overcome potential difficulties.Cmake an overall assessment of a particular situation.Ddiscard unnecessary measures or questionable actions.Eget rid of all inefficient or superficial solutions to a problem.

Questão 15Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

In the fragment “Still, this is far from enough to avoid severe impacts of climate change” (lines 93-94), Still can be replaced, without changing the meaning of the sentence, by

Questão 16Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

According to Text I, in order to successfully invest in clean energy, governments need to

Agive technical experts more autonomy to publish papers on climate change and clean energy.Blearn from past experiences before our chances to prevent dangerous climate change are over.Cvalue the 'quick-win potential' of innovation programs promoted by the private sector.Dexpand investments in energy research and continue launching new renewable-energy programs in the next decades.Eencourage the generation of small nuclear power stations and offshore wind turbines before it is too late to forecast climate change.

Questão 17Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

In Text II, the author affirms that “The future is certainly looking pretty green for renewable energy bulls" (lines 15-16) because of the

Alarge share of electricity to be generated from renewable energy sources by 2030.Bexpected growth in fossil fuels in the total share of power generation by 2030.Cdominant position of coal and natural gas for electricity generation nowadays.Dglobal boom in hydropower generation by the end of this decade.Emassive investment in solar and wind energy in the next decade.

Questão 18Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

All the boldfaced verb phrases express a future action, EXCEPT in

A“The resurgence in oil and gas production from the United States, deep declines in the cost of renewables and growing electrification are changing the face of the global energy system” (lines 1-4)B“the world’s growing energy needs are met first by renewables and natural gas as fast-declining costs turn solar power into the cheapest source of new electricity generation” (lines 9-12)C“WEO-2017 (...) finds that over the next two decades the global energy system is being reshaped by four major forces” (lines 20-23)D“meanwhile in the European Union, wind becomes the leading source of electricity soon after 2030” (lines 31-33)E“the United States is projected to become the world’s largest LNG exporter and a net oil exporter by the end of that decade.” (lines 71-73)

Questão 19Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

The main purpose of Text II is to

Acriticize the excessive dependence of the U.S. and Europe on fossil fuels.Bannounce an increase in the use of solar energy in Latin America and India.Cexpose the higher costs related to rising LNG imports in several Asian nations.Dprovide estimates concerning the increasing demand for renewable energy sources.Ewarn investors about the risks associated with solar, wind and green energy projects.

Questão 20Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

Based on the meanings in Text I, the two items that express synonymous ideas are

Adeployed (line 25) – disturbedBundisputed (line 43) – irrefutableCupheaval (line 44) – stagnationDunlock (line 70) – restrainEincumbent (line 75) – unnecessary

Questão 21Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

In the fragment of Text I “Rather than repeated overhauls, existing programs should be continuously evaluated and updated" (lines 63-65), should be expresses a(n)

Questão 22Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

In the fragment of Text I “we urgently need to take stock of policy initiatives around the world" (lines 21-22), take stock means to

Areevaluate controversial decisions.Bplan ahead to overcome potential difficulties.Cmake an overall assessment of a particular situation.Ddiscard unnecessary measures or questionable actions.Eget rid of all inefficient or superficial solutions to a problem.

Questão 23Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

According to Text I, in order to successfully invest in clean energy, governments need to

Agive technical experts more autonomy to publish papers on climate change and clean energy.Blearn from past experiences before our chances to prevent dangerous climate change are over.Cvalue the 'quick-win potential' of innovation programs promoted by the private sector.Dexpand investments in energy research and continue launching new renewable-energy programs in the next decades.Eencourage the generation of small nuclear power stations and offshore wind turbines before it is too late to forecast climate change.

Questão 24Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

According to Text I, one of the guiding principles for clean energy investment is

Aset clear limits for international cooperation.Bstimulate short-term funding policies for innovation programs.Cencourage tech transfer programs among governmental agencies.Dvalue the quick-impact of research programs when sponsoring new projects.Egrant researchers and technical experts greater influence over financial matters.

Questão 25Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

According to Text I, WEO-2017 includes a special focus on China because this country has been

Asuffering from severe problems derived from poor air quality.Bblamed for substituting heavy industry and coal for cleaner energy.Cresponsible for the consumption of 20% of the world ́s natural gas.Dan undeniable world leader in the areas of wind, solar and nuclear energy.Efacing changes in the economic and energy policy that will deeply influence its energy mix.

Questão 26Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

Based on the meanings in Text I, the two items that express synonymous ideas are

Questão 27Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

The main purpose of Text II is to

Acriticize the excessive dependence of the U.S. and Europe on fossil fuels.Bannounce an increase in the use of solar energy in Latin America and India.Cexpose the higher costs related to rising LNG imports in several Asian nations.Dprovide estimates concerning the increasing demand for renewable energy sources.Ewarn investors about the risks associated with solar, wind and green energy projects.

Questão 28Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

According to Text I, one of the themes discussed at the IEA’s 2017 Ministerial Meeting in Paris was the

Ainsufficient investment in clean-energy technologies.Binadequate use of solar energy in global power markets.Cnecessary increase in investment in carbon capture, utilization and storage.Dquestionable leadership of the US in the areas of oil and gas production.Elimited use of EVs due to battery prices and lack of financial help from the government.

Questão 29Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

Considering some of the figures in Text I, one can affirm that

A“US$16.6 billion" (line 36) refers to the amount of money saved by OECD members on new energy R&D two years ago.B“$10b" (line 38) refers to the amount of money invested by OECD members on new energy R&D in 2010.C“£2.5 billion" (line 42) refers to the figure invested by the UK government in nuclear power stations and offshore wind turbines in the previous decade.D“more than 30% up or down" (lines 54-55) refers to the budget fluctuations in all technology areas funded by the US Department of Energy from 1990 to 2017.E“by 35%" (line 56) refers to the Trump administration's estimated increase in the 2018's energy R&D budget.

Questão 30Petrobras·Diversas·2018Inglês

The main purpose of Text I is to

Apredict the imminent decrease of global oil demands in the near future.Bpresent an overview of world energy scenarios for the coming decades.Creport on the increasing role of renewable energy sources and natural gas.Ddiscuss how China’s economic and energy policy changes may shape global trends.Eanticipate how the US, China and India will transform the global energy system in the next decade.