Questões de Língua Inglesa do ano 2007

In the text, the phrase"French paradox"(line 8) refers to:

• A.

  a lower incidence of heart attacks when high fat diets are combined with red wine consumption.

• B.

  some international studies in which researchers combine strict diet and large quantities of red wine.

• C.

  the conclusion that the more French people drink red wine the thinner they become.

• D.

  the fact that French people's consumption of red wine contradicts their being thin.

• E.

  the high incidence of heart attacks in France in spite of the health benefits of red wine.

The main purpose of the text is to:

• A.

  criticize the release of the report Biofuels for Transportation.

• B.

  highlight the potential of biofuels as substitutes for conventional fuels.

• C.

  expose the several risks associated with the use of biofuels in transportation.

• D.

  suggest the elimination of oil as transport fuel to reduce pollution and emissions of greenhouse gases.

• E.

  warn against the agricultural and ecological damages associated with the production of biofuels.

Based on what Christopher Flavin, President of the Worldwatch Institute, has said, it is possible to state that:

• A.

  reducing climate-altering emissions ought to relieve pressure on oil prices.

• B.

  strengthening agricultural economies will naturally increase the environmental impact of oil production.

• C.

  creating new technologies is an alternative to expanding biofuel markets in an effort to reduce oil prices.

• D.

  extending the market for biofuels will ultimately reduce the price of oil and improve agricultural economies.

• E.

  in fighting against higher fuel prices and supportive government polices, the Worldwatch Institute will support the growth of oil production.

"This surging growth..." (line 21) refers to:

• A.

  ethanol production.

• B.

  sugar cane crop.

• C.

  corn crop.

• D.

  gasoline.

• E.

  diesel.

Some of the benefits of the increase in biofuel production listed by the author are:

• A.

  increase the profits achieved in agriculture and maximize ecological risks.

• B.

  boost energy security and hinder next-generation biofuel conversion techniques.

• C.

  improve the economic potential of rural areas and reduce global dependence on oil.

• D.

  reduce pollution in rural areas and minimize competition between food and fuel crops.

• E.

  control emission of greenhouse gases and discourage expansion onto ecologically valuable lands.

O texto a seguir é referência para as questões 27 a 31.

According to the text, an undeniable sign of popularity in Brazil is:

• A.

  beating big league soccer games in the ratings.

• B.

  beating Globo in the amount of money spent on soap-operas.

• C.

  beating Rede Record network during soccer games.

• D.

  beating the prime-time telenovela by presenting real melodramas.

• E.

  beating Alexandre Avancini when pitted against Globo`s soap-operas.

O texto a seguir é referência para as questões 27 a 31.

Consider the following information:

The pieces of information present in the text are:

• A.

  1, 2 and 3 only.

• B.

  3, 4 and 5 only.

• C.

  1, 4 and 5 only.

• D.

  2, 3 and 4 only.

• E.

  1, 2 and 5 only.

O texto a seguir é referência para as questões 27 a 31.

Consider the following statements about Opposite Lives:

According to the text, the reasons Opposite Lives is a hit are:

• A.

  1 and 2 only.

• B.

  1, 2 and 5 only.

• C.

  2, 3 and 4 only.

• D.

  3 and 5 only.

• E.

  4 and 5 only.

According to the text:

• A.

  Melodramas in Brazil do not appeal to the general public.

• B.

  Violence is growing in Brazil because of the violence presented on TV series.

• C.

  Brazilian people do not enjoy watching soap-operas which contain personal dramas.

• D.

  Brazilian "telenovelas" present little violence nowadays.

• E.

  Soap-operas on TV are usually stories dealing with love.

According to the text teachers recognize motivated students among those who are:

• A.

  intelligent

• B.

  smart

• C.

  diligent

• D.

  quick

• E.

  indifferent