Questões de Língua Inglesa do ano 2008

Based on the text above, judge the items 16 through 30.

The Brazilian Central Bank has already evaluated its monetary policy before.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Based on the text above, judge the items 16 through 30.

The Brazilian Central Bank is conscious of liquidity problems and of the price of credit.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Based on the text above, judge the items 16 through 30.

"surplus" (l.16) is synonymous with product.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Based on the text above, judge the items 16 through 30.

'unfolding' (l.18) is the same as development.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Based on the text above, judge the items 16 through 30.

"boosted" (l.36) means increased.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

In the text, "so far" (l.16) is the same as

• A.

  so soon.

• B.

  until then.

• C.

  up to now.

• D.

  since then.

• E.

  so distant.

In the text, "nevertheless" (l.37) means

• A.

  furthermore.

• B.

  still less.

• C.

  although.

• D.

  forever.

• E.

  nonetheless.

Based on the text, judge the items below.

I It took time for PETROBRAS to become interested in the forthcoming oil exploitation offshore São Tomé and Príncipe.

II In Africa, PETROBRAS has only been operating in countries that are far away from each other.

 III PETROBRAS sent a group of delegates to try to reach an agreement with São Toméan authorities.

 IV Talks between the PETROBRAS' authorities and a São Toméan minister took place over the weekend.

V Pana is supposed to carry out oil exploitation business with the São Toméan's representatives as soon as it can.

The only true items are

• A.

  I and III.

• B.

  I and V.

• C.

  II and III.

• D.

  II and IV.

• E.

  IV and V.

According to the text, judge the following items.

I It is still being discussed how PETROBRAS is to begin to take part in the oil exploitation activities in São Tomé and Príncipe.

II PETROBRAS has become involved in several bid rounds either to explore or exploit oil in São Toméan waters.

 III Last year, PETROBRAS didn't make any offer to work in a joint development zone shared by Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe.

 IV São Tomé and Príncipe would rather have other international oil companies exploiting or exploring its oil sector than PETROBRAS.

The only true items are

• A.

  I and II.

• B.

  I and III.

• C.

  II and IV.

• D.

  I, III and IV.

• E.

  II, III and IV.

Based on the text, choose the correct option.

• A.

  São Tomé and Príncipe depends on Brazil to exploit its oil which lies inland.

• B.

  President Fradique de Menezes has complained that Brazil is not investing in Africa.

• C.

  President Menezes said that had felt unhappy because PETROBRAS is yet to make an offer to partake in the exploitation of São Toméan oil.

• D.

  During the state visit to São Tomé and Príncipe, President Lula made a commitment regarding future tenders by PETROBRAS.

• E.

  During the presidential visit, no agreement was reached as far as technical assistance was concerned.