Questão número 636944

TEXT I

Brazil's Northeast is attracting the most interest on part of national and international investors because it is undoubtedly one of the region's that has shown the greatest potential when it comes to development of new businesses. Over the last few years, a greater and greater number of investors have turned to the Northeast. This has been reflected in the region's growth rate. From 1990 to 1999, for example, the Northeast's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 3.1%, compared to the national average of 2.51%. Business groups from the most diverse sectors have been quick to set up office in the region with plans for expansion.

Adapted from: http://www.brazilnow.com/arquivos/bn20/coverstory.html

Answer questions 016 to 021 according to TEXT I.

Mark the option that contains the correct statement about Brazil's Northeast.

• A.

  National and international investors are turning their attention to the region.

• B.

  No other region in Brazil has shown potential when it comes to economic development.

• C.

  The region has never attracted the attention of national and international investors before.

• D.

  The region has finally called the world's attention to the development of its new businesses.