Questões de Inglês — Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE / Diversas

Questão 1Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

For questions 25 and 26, choose the verb tense that is used CORRECTLY

ASeth was having lunch at work when his wife called him.BWe have arrived late yesterday because our car broke down.CShe had done her homework after she watched her favorite program.DFaith saved a lot of money when she has worked for two years in Japan.

Questão 2Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

Choose the option where the phrasal verb is used INCORRECTLY.

AHe put up this word in a dictionary but he still doesn’t know what it means.BCaleb told me he would never let me down, but he did last night.CMatthew decided to set off early to avoid the heavy traffic.DNina gets on well with her brother and sister.

Questão 3Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

Choose the option where the verb tense is used INCORRECTLY.

AHave you ever been to a very hot place?BWhat have you done on your vacation last year?CDid you buy the shampoo I asked you to this morning?DWhen did your brother start teaching English in China?

Questão 4Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

What is NOT TRUE about English for Specific Purposes (ESP)?

AMost ESP courses assume some basic knowledge of the language system, but it can be used with beginners.BESP is likely to be designed for adult learners but it could also be for learners at secondary school level.CESP is not restricted as to the language skills to be learned (e.g. reading only).DESP may be related to or designed for specific disciplines.

Questão 5Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

Joe thinks it’s a good idea for him to start exercising soon.

Ahe shouldBhe couldChe mayDhe must

Questão 6Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

Choose the option where the use of ‘going to’ is CORRECT.

AJulia Roberts is going to play the role of Susan.BHe’s going drive carefully because of his baby.CThey going to build a new hospital near here.DDo you going to talk to Sue about the meeting?

Questão 7Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

Choose the option where the conditional sentence is used CORRECTLY.

AWe’d take a taxi if we’ll be very late.BIf you drive carefully, you wouldn’t have an accident.CIf they studied a lot harder, they’ll get much better marks.DIf I saw extra-terrestrials, I would invite them for dinner in my house.

Questão 8Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

What is NOT a methodological aspect of the communicative approach?

AThere is the introduction of authentic texts into the learning situation.BThere is an emphasis on learning to communicate through interaction in the target language.CThere is no attempt to link classroom language learning with language activities outside the classroom.DThere is an enhancement of the learner’s own personal experiences as important contributing elements to classroom learning.

Questão 9Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

The Loch Ness Monster probably doesn’t exist.

Aought not toBshould notCmust notDmight not

Questão 10Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

Choose the option where the use of ‘will’ is CORRECT.

AJennifer and I will to try come to the party this weekend.BHis predictions will probably come true.CShe’ll asks Sue to babysit our daughter tonight.DDo you will take part in the event?

Questão 11Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

Choose the option in which the structure of the question is CORRECT.

ADoes she really wants to come with us to the shopping center?BDo you know where I can find a gas station in this town?CCould you tell me when does the show start?DDid you found a faster way to the airport?

Questão 12Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

When talking about a narrative text, it is INCORRECT to say:

AThe antagonist is the main character of the story while the protagonist is the villain.BThere is a development of the story starting with a beginning, middle and end.CIn every narrative text, there is a where and when it took place.DThere are characters presented in the story.

Questão 13Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

It is forbidden to smoke inside this building.

AYou shouldn’tBYou mustn’tCYou oughtn’t toDYou may not

Questão 14Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

When asking a question in English, it is CORRECT to say:

AModal verbs need an auxiliary verb.BThe main verb is used before the subject.C‘Do’ can be used as both the main verb and the auxiliary verb.D‘Did’ can be used in both the past tense and the past perfect tense.

Questão 15Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

Choose the INCORRECT option when talking about descriptive writing.

AIt helps the reader create a mental picture.BIt is a rhetorical strategy using sensory details to portray a person, place, or thing.CThis type of text does not express, through description, feelings, emotions or moods.DIt shows, through careful observation, how thing is done highlighting the features, qualities, distinctive aspects, in order to furnish a clear and complete conception.

Questão 16Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

When talking about the parts of a text, it is INCORRECT to say that:

AThe introductory paragraph accomplishes three purposes: it captures the reader’s interest, it suggests the importance of the essay’s topic, and it contains a thesis sentence.BEach body paragraph begins with a topic sentence.CNot all body paragraphs use specific details, such as anecdotes, comparisons and contrasts, definitions, examples, expert opinions, explanations, facts, and statistics to support and develop the claim that its topic sentence makes.DThe concluding paragraph usually restates the thesis statement and leaves the reader something about the topic to think about

Questão 17Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

When Sebastian was seventeen, his father said he had permission to go to a university in Germany.

AmightBwouldCought toDcould

Questão 18Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

For questions 25 and 26, choose the verb tense that is used CORRECTLY

AWe haven’t seen Dave the whole week last week.BDora has lived in Scotland since her father was getting sick.CRobert’s opened a new fast-food restaurant in London a few months ago.DI had finished my business course when I got my first job as a businessman.

Questão 19Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

Choose the phrasal verb that best completes the sentence: Unfortunately, the best athlete ________ halfway through the competition because of his knee.

Acut downBdropped outCturned offDbrought up

Questão 20Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2016Inglês

When writing a formal letter, it is NOT correct to say:

AThe address of the person you are writing should be written on the left, starting below your address.BIf you do not know the name of the person you are writing to, use “Dear Sir or Madam”.CYour address should be written in the top right-hand corner of the letter.DIt’s advisable to end your letter using “Love” or “Best wishes”.

Questão 21Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2017Inglês

Read the text below to answer question. Concerning the verb tense used in “we have been concerned for years" (lines 5-6), it is correct to say that:

Ait could be rewritten in the simple present (“we are concerned for years”) because the action is still true.Bit could be rewritten in the simple past (“we were concerned for years”) because the action started in the past.Cthe idea of the expression “for years” triggers the use of the present perfect.Dthe expressions “for years” can be replaced with “since years” with no change in meaning.

Questão 22Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2017Inglês

Which of the following is NOT a principle of Communicative Language Teaching?

AForeign languages are learned through habit formation; therefore, preventing errors is fundamental.BThe learners’ needs should be taken into account, and the lesson should include both functional and linguistic goals.CThe activities should involve authentic material, meaningful tasks and real communication.DThe activities should be student-centered and the teacher should act as a facilitator.

Questão 23Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2017Inglês

Read the text below to answer question. The verb presented (line 13) could be replaced by the phrasal expression:

Aprovided them with.Bset them up for.Cbroke into.Dput down.

Questão 24Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2017Inglês

Read the text below to answer question. The excerpt “they were not used to extended bouts of writing by hand" (line 12) could be correctly rephrased as:

Athey were not used to write by hand extensively.Bthey were not used to writing by hand extensively.Cthey didn’t use write by hand extensively.Dthey didn’t use to writing by hand extensively.

Questão 25Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2017Inglês

Which of the following is NOT true concerning formal letters?

AThe first paragraph of a formal letter should state its purpose.BThe sender’s address should come at the end, after the signature.CThe receiver’s address should be written after the sender’s address.DPossible closing expressions are “sincerely”, “respectfully yours” and “Yours truly”.

Questão 26Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2017Inglês

Read the text below to answer question.

The use of the simple past in “students routinely wrote by hand several hours a day" (lines 4-5) is:

Acorrect because it refers to actions that occurred at specific points in the past.Bcorrect, but the present perfect could also be used due to the idea of “hours a day" (line 5).Cincorrect because the adverb “routinely" (line 4) requires the use of “used to write".Dincorrect because the expression “hours a day" (line 5) requires a progressive aspect.

Questão 27Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2017Inglês

Read the text below to answer question. One of the strategies in teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is to help students identify false cognates, such as:

Aconsider (line 1).Btradition (line 2).Cability (line 2).Dvirtually (line 5).

Questão 28Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2017Inglês

Read the text below to answer question. The excerpt “by allowing laptops to replace pen and paper for exams" (line 2) means that, if Cambridge takes this decision, students:

Ashould use laptops to take exams.Bmust use laptops to take exams.Cwill be able to use laptops to take exams.Dwill get used to laptops to take exams.

Questão 29Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2017Inglês

Read the text below to answer question. In line 5, the excerpt “now they write virtually nothing by hand" could be correctly replaced, with no change in meaning, with:

Anow they are writing virtually nothing by hand.Bnow they don’t write virtually anything by hand.Cnow they don’t write virtually nothing by hand.Dnow they have written virtually nothing by hand.

Questão 30Prefeitura de Fortaleza - CE·Diversas·2017Inglês

Read the text below to answer question. According to the third paragraph of the text (lines 8-10), when Cambridge University launched the consultation, Edinburgh University:

Aimplemented a similar scheme.Bwill implement a similar scheme.Chas implemented a similar scheme.Dhad implemented a similar scheme.