Questões de Língua Inglesa do ano 2004

Read the text below in order to answer questions 25 to 28:

In paragraph 1, the text refers to an interest rate cut which

• A.

  has been the lowest since 2002.

• B.

  has been the first one since April 2003.

• C.

  has not been approved by the World Bank.

• D.

  was not established by consensus.

• E.

  reflects the consumers' expectations.

Read the text below in order to answer questions 25 to 28:

In paragraph 3, the author refers to

• A.

  the present Brazilian economic boom.

• B.

  an interest rate increase of 1.5%.

• C.

  consecutive economic contractions.

• D.

  the highest interest rate increase since April.

• E.

  a coming decision to lower target rates.

Read the text below in order to answer questions 25 to 28:

According to the text, Brazil's central bank rate vote demonstrates

• A.

  disagreement

• B.

  confrontation

• C.

  illegitimacy

• D.

  unanimity

• E.

  coherence

Read the text below in order to answer questions 25 to 28:

The text

• A.

  underscores the sudden recovery of Brazil's economy.

• B.

  reports decisions concerning interest rate reductions.

• C.

  points out the sharp fall in Brazil's inflationary rates.

• D.

  refers to a decision supported by the World Bank.

• E.

  emphasizes the urgent need of interest rate cuts.

Read the text below in order to answer questions 29 and 30:

According to the author, integrity and objectivity are

• A.

  regarded as questionable principles.

• B.

  considered disruptive elements.

• C.

  seen as disregarded principles.

• D.

  to be observed and maintained.

• E.

  considered antagonistic principles.

Read the text below in order to answer questions 29 and 30:

According to the text, accountants and auditors

• A.

  play no role in fighting corruption.

• B.

  may investigate bribery and nepotism.

• C.

  seldom participate in the anticorruption effort.

• D.

  are expected to restrain transparency and accountability.

• E.

  are expected to help curb corrupt practices.

No texto, as it turns into the workshop of the world significa que a China

• a.

  é um lugar conveniente para realizar um workshop mundial.

• b.

  assemelha-se a uma grande fábrica mundial.

• c.

  pode se transformar num perigo mundial.

• d.

  pode vir a ser um modelo econômico para o mundo.

• e.

  está se tornando a oficina do mundo.

Which of the following statements is NOT confirmed in the text?

• a.

  China's race to riches comes at a high cost to land and people.

• b.

  China's environmental future will affect the world as a whole.

• c.

  Naren's people rate among the poorest in the nation.

• d.

  China is struggling with environmental problems.

• e.

  China has been experiencing increasing economic growth.

Your answers to questions 21 to 25 must be based on the text below:

The author refers to the economic outlook as being grim, which

• A. reflects a positive and stable state.
• B. relates to complexity and ambiguity.
• C. outlines a challenging characteristic.
• D. connotes stability and comfort.
• E. means worrying and not pleasant.

Your answers to questions 21 to 25 must be based on the text below:

The text refers to the feeling of "relief abroad" as being palpable, which means it is

• A. obvious and easily perceived.
• B. questionable.
• C. unexpected, but genuine.
• D. fair, but aggressive.
• E. concrete and pessimistic.