Questões de Língua Inglesa

The author is advising his readers to choose th drive which:

• A.

  is necessary;

• B.

  draws their attention;

• C.

  is more spacious;

• D.

  is bus-powered;

• E.

  meets their needs.

The words "stumbling block" (lines 15 -16) mean

• A.

  partner

• B.

  target

• C.

  sponsor

• D.

  obstacle

A technician's error severed Window users from Microsoft's update servers for five days, leaving .Net analysts questioning whether the software giant can deliver 24-7 services. (MSNBC, Jan.2002)

According to the passage:

• A.

  A human error made it impossible for Window users to access Microsoft update servers for five days.

• B.

  Analysts question whether Microsoft really needs to offer 24-7 services.

• C.

  A human error allowed Window users to have free access to Microsoft's update servers for five days.

• D.

  A mechanical error allowed Window users to have free access to Microsoft's update servers for five days.

The words "under cover of" (line 14) mean

• A.

  aiming at

• B.

  with a pretence of

• C.

  taking the risk of

• D.

  so as to avoid

The high-tech vanguard of entertainment consumers who initiated a global music-swapping spree with the help of Napster a little over two years ago is branching out into television shows and movies. Napster's service was limited to music, and it was shut down last year after a federal judge found it liable for contributing to copyright infringement. But Morpheus enables users to trade files of any kind, and an increasing number of them are filled with copyrighted video entertainment.

According to the passage:

• A.

  The use of both Napster and Morpheus was shut down last year for contributing to copyright infringement.

• B.

  Unlike Napster, Morpheus can only be used for copyrighted video entertainment.

• C.

  The high tech vanguard entertainment consumers refuse to accept Morpheus as a suitable substitute for Napster.

• D.

  By using Morpheus, one is capable of trading different types of files, even copyrighted video entertainment.

The words " make most of" (line 25) mean

• A.

  spend in a judicious way

• B.

  keep for future use

• C.

  use to the best advantage

• D.

  make a profit of

A new computer worm masquerading as a software update from Microsoft Corp. is capable of deleting all files on the hard drive of an infected computer but has so far spread very slowly, an antivirus vendor said Monday. (CNN.com, Jan. 2002) According to the passage, the virus:

• A.

  was unintentionally sent by Microsoft itself in one of its updates.

• B.

  is spreading with unprecedented speed.

• C.

  has not so far spread at great speed.

• D.

  was intentionally created by a Microsoft vendor

The word "while" (line 10) suggests an idea of

• A.

  purpose

• B.

  time

• C.

  consequence

• D.

  contrast

First-quarter profits for Apple Computer Inc. leaped 37 percent over last year, hitting Wall Street's expectations but falling short of the company's own revenue forecast as consumers held their breath for the release of the new iMac. The Cupertino company yesterday reported a net income of $38 million (11 cents per share) during the first quarter, up from last year's loss of $195 million (58 cents) during the same period. (SFChronicle, Jan. 2002)

According to the text, the net income for the first quarter was of:

• A.

  195 million.

• B.

  38 million.

• C.

  58 cents per share.

• D.

  233 million.

Read the text below in order to answer questions 15 to 17.

According to the text, in urban areas,

• A.

  the risk of losses is minimum.

• B.

  underwriting is illegal.

• C.

  redlining would be acceptable.

• D.

  expenses and losses are lower.

• E.

  rates may exceed the average.