Questões de Língua Inglesa

The reading technique of WORKING OUT THE MEANING OF WORDS OR SENTENCES FROM CONTEXTis known as:

• A.

  scanning.

• B.

  inference

• C.

  skimming.

• D.

  false cognate.

• E. cognate word.

Choose one alternative to fill in the blank space of the sentence below.

Student engagement is diminished ______ the topics change so rapidly that students are left with no clear conceptual reason to read the text.

• A.

  whenever

• B.

  whence

• C.

  wherever

• D.

  whatever

“What would define English as a global language?” The following answers were given:

I. it is the language of maritime communication and international air traffic control.

II. it is acknowledged as the language of popular culture primarily in the entertainment fields of cinema and music.

III. in global terms, its importance is second only to Chinese, the most widely spoken language in the world in terms of the number of native speakers.

The correct answer(s) is(are)

• A.

  I, only.

• B.

  I and II, only.

• C.

  II, only.

• D.

  III, only.

The word REQUIREMENTS (second paragraph) is an example of a(n) _________ in the English language in relation to Portuguese and should be a part of a programme of reading strategies for Brazilian students.

• A.

  fake term

• B.

  Indian word

• C.

  French word

• D.

  cognate word

• E.

  false cognate

Read the sentence below.

The learner context is arguably the most critical factor for teachers to comprehend and the most secure foundation from which to launch their instruction.

The underlined word can be replaced by

• A.

  without any doubt

• B.

  within some probability

• C.

  by chance

• D.

  open to dispute

Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank spaces of the sentence below.

In fact, the influence of English ______ to such ______ that by 1600 it was more or less restricted to a small ______ on the east coast.

• A.

  grew/ amount/ fort

• B.

  dwindled/ an extension/ area

• C.

  waned/ an extent/ enclave

• D.

  waxed/ numbers/ county

Choose one alternative to fill in the blank space of the sentence below.

One of the most enduring of the problems that beset the teacher of English in schools is what to do in the name of Knowledge about Language (KAL), where the term refers to ______ area of overt teaching about language, including grammar.

• A.

  that exclusive

• B.

  a specific

• C.

  such an

• D.

  any

Choose the correct statement, according to the text.

• A.

  The sun's heat helps to warm up the planet and captures carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere.

• B.

  The ozone layer protects the sun from the ultraviolet radiation, which damages people's skins and causes cancer.

• C.

  The CFCs which are used in all sorts of plastic products are considered to be ozone-friendly.

• D.

  Large areas of rainforests have been devastated recently in order to empty the land for farming.

• E.

  Rainforests which grow on poor soils are cut down or burned and might become a desert.

According to the text, CMSE decided on May 30, 2012 to

• A.

  upgrade thermoelectric energy to 4.000 MW.

• B.

  reduce the amount of energy generated by thermoelectric plants in Brazil at this moment.

• C.

  discuss with Minister Zimmermann about the cuts.

• D.

  monitor the committee that is regulating the Electric Sector.

• E.

  propose the creation of new sources of thermoelectric generation in Brazil at this moment .

As far as the sources of energy mentioned in the text are concerned, we can state that:

• A.

  The energy derived from coal, oil and gas is supposed to last for a long time.

• B.

  Electricity which is generated by using the sun's energy is called solar power.

• C.

  Electricity which is created by using the power of the wind is often called windmills.

• D.

  River water in mountainous areas are not normally used to create hydroelectric power.

• E.

  Electricity which is generated by water flowing in and out with the tides is enough to supply the world needs.