Questões de Língua Inglesa

Read the text below to answer the questions 26 to 40.

Match the words taken from the text in the first column to their meanings in the second column. Then, choose the correct option.

I – "should" (line 2)

II – "along with" (line 6)

III – "highlighted" (line 19)

IV – "might" (line 23)

V – "agreed" (line 34)

VI – "according to" (line 35)

( ) in conformity with

( ) could

( ) emphasized

( ) approved

( ) ought to

( ) together with

The right sequence is:

• A.

  II, IV, V, III, I, VI.

• B.

  V, I, III, VI, IV, II.

• C.

  VI, I, V, III, II, IV.

• D.

  VI, IV, III, V, I, II.

In “By 2030, when Earth’s population will likely top 8 billion,” (lines 9-10), “will likely” means the same as

• A.

  will certainly.

• B.

  will similarly.

• C.

  will probably.

• D.

  will eventually.

• E.

  will considerably.

Read the text below to answer the questions 26 to 40.

In the text, "to pay attention to" (line 37) could be correctly replaced by

• A.

  to be attentive to.

• B.

  to give money to.

• C.

  to settle debts with.

• D.

  to recompensate.

Read the text below to answer the questions 35 to 40.

A synonym for "threshold" (line 2) is

• A.

  limit.

• B.

  budget.

• C.

  reason.

• D.

  aim.

Read the text below to answer the questions 26 to 40.

In the text, "its" (line 9) refers to

• A.

  Brazilian State.

• B.

  the Amazon.

• C.

  the Amazonian forest.

• D.

  the state of São Paulo.

Read the text below to answer the questions 26 to 40.

According to the text, Evandro Chagas Institute's director

• A.

  defends the removal of small producers from isolated areas.

• B.

  agrees with the implantation of a modern energy and transportation system.

• C.

  is concerned about the small producers' situation.

• D.

  is sure that conserving the forest will generate more income.

Otherwise in the sentence "Otherwise, take it off your list." (lines 41-42) can be substituted, without changing the meaning of the sentence, by

• A.

  Unless.

• B.

  Or else.

• C.

  Despite.

• D. However.
• E.

  Therefore.

Which option correctly indicates the referent of that in "...isn't that a higher priority?" (line 61)?

• A.

  leave the office.

• B.

  keep things simple.

• C.

  get to the end of the day.

• D.

  swim the English Channel.

• E.

  feel productive and successful.

Check the option that contains a correct correspondence of meaning.

• A.

  "...threaten..." (line 18) and menace express contradictory ideas.

• B.

  "...ongoing..." (line 21) means the same as occasional.

• C.

  "...further..." (line 29) and spoil have similar meanings.

• D.

  "...outcome..." (line 54) and results are synonyms.

• E. "...wisely," (line 55) and prudently are antonyms.

Check the only alternative in which the expression in bold type has the same meaning as the item given.

• A.

  "I could hardly remember what I had set out to accomplish when I first turned on my computer." (lines 7-9) – intended

• B.

  "How can you stick to a plan when so many things threaten to derail it?" (lines 17-18) – abandon

• C.

  "…to keep us focused on our priorities throughout the day." (line 22-23) – distant from

• D.

  "What can you realistically carry out that will further your goals…?" (lines 28-29) – eliminate

• E.

  "Shut off your computer and review your day." (lines 49-50) – start