Questões de Língua Inglesa do ano 2006

Consider the following sentences:

1. C++ and Java are complex languages to introduce programming to Computer Science students.

2. Computer programming requires discipline.

3. C++ and Java offer better solutions to simple problems than Python.

4. Python is becoming a popular language in industry.

According to the text, it is correct to say that:

• A.

  Only 1 and 3 are correct

• B.

  Only 2 is correct.

• C.

  Only 1, 2 and 4 are correct.

• D.

  Only 3 and 4 are correct.

• E.

  Only 2 and 3 are correct.

Which of the following alternatives can substitute the word primary in "Python allows students to focus on the primary skills of algorithmic thinking and program design [….]

• A.

  final

• B.

  enigmatic

• C.

  easiest

• D.

  puzzling

• E.

  key

What information is in the text?

• A.

  The difficulty to use Java and C++ to teach basic concepts in Computer Science and programming.

• B.

  The complexity of Python as a programming language.

• C.

  Arguments in favor of the use of Java and C++ to solve simple problems in programming.

• D.

  The preference for Python when trying to solve complex programming problems.

• E.

  The types of problems that arise in large-scale programming.

Which of the alternatives presents the most appropriate title for the text?

• A.

  C++ and Java systems languages: the power of computer programming.

• B.

  C++ and Java

• C.

  The basic concepts of Computer Science

• D.

  Large-scale programming

• E.

  Introducing programming: Python as an alternative to traditional systems languages

O texto a seguir se destina às questões de números 46 a 50.

From paragraphs 1 and 2 we apprehend that Raymond Carver

• A.

  is an undergraduate from the University of Iowa.

• B. works as a lumberjack.
• C. is a playwright.
• D.

  is an exponent of contemporary American literature.

• E.

  worked as a guest lecturer at the University of Iowa for one year.

O texto a seguir se destina às questões de números 46 a 50.

In the text, "burned the midnight oil" (line 6) means

• A. woke up early in order to work.
• B. sat up late at night to work and study.
• C. did not fall asleep before midnight.
• D. enjoyed the night life.
• E. were filled with strong feelings.

O texto a seguir se destina às questões de números 46 a 50.

According to paragraph 2, we apprehend that Carver

• A.

  knew that attending a course in creative writing was the right thing to do.

• B.

  definitely believed that going to Iowa was an insane decision.

• C.

  did not learn his craft in the classroom.

• D.

  knew for certain that Iowa's Writer's Workshop would guarantee his future as a writer.

• E.

  did not fully believe in the effectiveness of creative writing programs.

O texto a seguir se destina às questões de números 46 a 50.

In the text, noteworthy (line 9) means

• A.

  remarkable.

• B.

  controversial.

• C.

  unsavoury.

• D.

  notorious.

• E.

  worthless.

O texto a seguir se destina às questões de números 46 a 50.

From paragraph 3 we infer that Iowa's Writer's Workshop

• A. is ill reputed.
• B. lacks credibility.
• C. is a top-ranking program.
• D.

  can hardly be seen as a model of contemporary writing education.

• E.

  claims that talent is a skill that can be learned at school.

Leia o texto abaixo para responder às questões de 05 a 08.

Um título adequado para o texto é:

• A. Life: It's based on the energy loss
• B. Energy: without it, life doesn't exist
• C. The sun: an energy source that can be over
• D. Solar energy: it can't be created or destroyed
• E. Human beings and their growing need of energy