Questões de Língua Inglesa

Based on the text, judge the items from 111 to 120.

If the phrase “grapple with” (L.18-19) were to be replaced by deal with, come to grips with, or tackle, the general idea conveyed in the text would remain the same.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Mark the correct statement according to the text.

• A. There are almost 10 movie theatres in Madrid that show films in English.
• B. Some productions in English have started to perform in some smaller theatres in Madrid.
• C. Spain should organize more playgroups in order to promote the Spanish culture.
• D. Going to English churches in Madrid is a good way to learn English.
• E. Many Spaniards now attend theatres that offer films in English so as to perfect the language.

Based on the text, judge the items from 111 to 120.

For the author, the act of translation is connected with philosophical issues which have a straightforward and easy explanation: “men speak different languages” (L.1-2).

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

According to the text:

• A. Travellers and expats in Spain still have some difficulties finding a bilingual speaker.
• B. The days when Spaniards were monolingual are gone.
• C. Spaniards are not yet confidant about their status as a bilingual country.
• D. Countries like Germany and Holland have a lot to learn with Spain regarding bilingualism.
• E. “International House” is a chain of hostels specialized in hosting expats.

Based on the text, judge the items from 111 to 120.

In the first paragraph the author emphasizes the biological similarities presented by human beings and claims that people are the same but for the different languages they speak.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Consider the following statements:

1. This year the Nobel committee has decided to recognize the role of women in peace-making.

2. The three Peace Nobel prize winners are from African countries.

3. Two of the Nobel Peace Prize winners are from Liberia.

4. The three honored women have run for President of their countries.

5. Two of the three Nobel Peace Prize winners are American university graduates.

Which of the statements above are true, according to the text?

• A. Only 1 and 3.
• B. Only 1, 3 and 5.
• C. Only 2, 3 and 5.
• D. Only 2, 3 and 4.
• E. Only 1 and 2.

Based on the text, judge the items from 111 to 120.

The choice of language used in the second paragraph indicates the author’s certainty both about the existence of a large quantity of tongues spoken by humans and about the number of such languages.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Are these statements about Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf true (T) or false (F), according to the text?

( ) Before she became a President in 2005 she had been defeated in a previous election.

( ) She went to university in the United States and has worked as a bank teller.

( ) She was one of the few ministers who escaped execution after a coup d’état.

( ) Many Liberians admire her because of the fact that she was born poor.

( ) Liberians think that she has made considerable progress with her rebuilding program.

Mark the alternative which presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.

• A. T – F – T – F – T.
• B. F – T – F – T – F.
• C. T – F – T – T – F.
• D. T – T – F – F – F.
• E. F – T – F – F – T.

Based on the text, judge the items from 111 to 120.

The use of “runnels” in “the delicate runnels” (R.9) is connotative, for the primary meaning of runnel is a small stream or brook.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

The author’s main purpose in this text is to

• A.

  warn readers against working all day without having lunch.

• B.

  list five things all office workers should do to get a promotion.

• C.

  argument in favor of eating lunch in the office to save more time for gym classes.

• D.

  explain why readers should get rid of their electronic devices for fifteen minutes every day.

• E.

  convince readers to have a healthier job routine by including some time away from work.