Questões de Língua Inglesa do ano 0000

READ TEXT II AND ANSWER QUESTIONS 17 TO 24:

The pronoun that in "that of Seti I" (l.14) is used instead of the word:

• A. entrance;
• B. valley;
• C. temple;
• D. pyramid;
• E. tomb.

 

The biologist's statement functions as a:

• A.

  praise;

• B.

  support;

• C.

  comparison

• D.

  warning

• E.

  disclaimer.

The WCS believes it should:

• A.

  develop commercial ties;

• B.

  help invest in tourism;

• C.

  increase local trade;

• D.

  create international markets;

• E.

  plant more specimens.

The word " seeding" (line 13) means

• A.

  providing

• B.

  enlarging

• C.

  dominating

• D.

  restricting

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

• A.

  partner

• B.

  target

• C.

  sponsor

• D.

  obstacle

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 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

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

• A.

  purpose

• B.

  time

• C.

  consequence

• D.

  contrast

Read the Text 2 and choose the correct alternatives from number 13 to 22.

"At least, in theory", the expression in black means

• A.

  na verdade.

• B.

  no mínimo.

• C.

  às vezes.

• D.

  finalmente.

• E.

  pelo menos.

The phrasal verb highlighted in the fragment: ¨DI guess what I'¯m trying to say is, what the fortieth floor lacked in flash it made up for in influence" can be substituted by an expression which adds more formality to its tone. The alternative that best fits the passage is:

• A. lost.
• B. penalized.
• C. damaged.
• D. compensated.
• E. censured.