Questões de Língua Inglesa

Based on the text, judge the items that follow.

It is correct to infer that the person who tells of his/her experience in the text is a foreigner in the country in which he/she lives.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

The connective in “Skin cancer kills more young women than any other form of cancer, yet we still don’t wear sunblock” (line 7-8) links the clauses in terms:

• A. time
• B. addition
• C. concession
• D. contrast
• E. condition

Based on the text, judge the following items.

The Chinese ship episode emphasized the necessity for the Australian maritime authorities to watch the shipping industry continuously.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

According to the text, judge the items below.

In “It is also somewhat expensive for the average person” (l.12 and 13), “average person” means the same as ordinary person.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Phrasal verbs are the combination of a verb plus a preposition or adverb, resulting in a new meaning. Prepositional verbs are simply verbs which require prepositions. The only combination below which contains a prepositional verb is:

• A. tone up (line 2)
• B. Don’t know what to look for (line 10-11)
• C. Also, focus on your calves (line 43)
• D. Yes, I´m harping on this (line 13)
• E. a handy list of suggestions which can be taken up (line 4-5)

According to the text, judge the items below.

The phrase “people have always had the desire to look” (l.3) can be correctly replaced with people always had the desire to look.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

The ING suffix particle may be added to a word in order to turn it into a noun, and adjective or a verb. The alternative which shows the same use of the ING suffix as in” Getting inspired is one of the best ways to get ready for bikini season!“ (line 26-27) is:

• A. Look closely at your skin, paying attention to any... (line 9)
• B. Fast food is fattening, often containing all of the calories you ought to eat (line 36-37)
• C. If you ban fast food as from now, then preparing for the bikini season is easy (line 37-38)
• D. As long as you’re fit, and eating a positively… (line 48-49)
• E. Cardio can be anything that keeps your heart racing (line 41)

According to the text, judge the items below.

Physical appearance has been a concern of human beings for a long time now.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

The passive form of: “… they make gorgeous flowing sarongs and cute board shorts for a reason!” (line 47-48) is:

• A. …there are gorgeous flowing sarongs and cute board shorts being made for a reason!
• B. …gorgeous flowing sarongs and cute board shorts are made for a reason!
• C. …gorgeous flowing sarongs and cute board can be made shorts for a reason!
• D. …they have made gorgeous flowing sarongs and cute board shorts for a reason!
• E. …gorgeous flowing sarongs and cute board shorts have been made for a reason!

According to the text, judge the items below.

In “to improve the appearance of children” (l.8 and 9), “improve” can be correctly replaced with enhance.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado