Questões de Língua Inglesa

The expression ¨Dthumbing her nose at¡¬ in the sentence ¨Dthumbing her nose at world lenders like the International Monetary Fund¡¬ could be replaced by:

• A.

  attempting to.

• B.

  accepting.

• C.

  respecting.

• D.

  solving.

• E.

  ignoring.

Consider: ¨DMs. Rousseff grew up in an upper middle class household in Belo Horizonte¡¬. The Phrasal Verb ¨Dto grow up¡¬ means:

• A.

  To become attached by or as if by the process of growth.

• B.

  To become gradually more pleasurable or acceptable.

• C.

  To become gradually more evident to.

• D.

  To become an adult.

• E.

  To develop a specified state of friendship.

Are these statements true (T) or false (F), according to the text? ( ) English is the second most spoken language in the world, with around one billion speakers. ( ) Spanish is the third most influential language in the world, after English and German. ( ) Bilingual services have become a booming market in Spain in recent years. ( ) Multinational companies are relocating central offices to most Spanish big cities. ( ) Bilingual education is essential for many families who relocate from abroad. 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.

According to the text, which of the following is the cause of her success?

• A.

  Lula.

• B.

  Her role in the armed underground resistance to the military dictatorship.

• C.

  The fact that she is a female.

• D.

  Her economics degree.

• E.

  Her upper middle class roots.

Based on the text, judge the items below.

The “two tier” (l.21) system provides different kinds of health care depending upon the economic status of patients.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Consider the following statements: 1. English academies have been replacing bilingual state schools. 2. Bilingual state schools now offer half their subjects in English and half in Spanish. 3. Bilingual education is essential for the country to overcome its economic problems. 4. Spanish families have now been attending English and bilingual events. 5. Employment in Spain is quite high at the moment. Which of the statements above are true, according to the text?

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

Based on the text, judge the items below.

In our present-day society, there may be other issues as critical as those concerning health care.

• 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 below.

In most countries, the provision of health care is entirely free of charge.

• 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.