Questões de Língua Inglesa do ano 2008

According to Paragraph 2 in Text II, Brazilian exports of canebased ethanol

• A.

  was four times greater in 2005, considering only the US market.

• B.

  might be positively affected by the increase in domestic demand.

• C.

  can be influenced by the heavy taxation imposed by foreign countries.

• D.

  will be extended to other markets that will cover the price of 54 cents per gallon.

• E.

  will stimulate Petrobras to plan more oil production in Goias as well as in Sao Paulo.

Comparing Text I and Text II, it is correct to say that

• A.

  both texts emphasize the importance of ethanol production and its expanding use as energy source in Brazil.

• B.

  both texts mention the low involvement of the Brazilian government in the production of sugar cane-based ethanol.

• C.

  both texts discuss the increasing consumption of ethanol in Brazil, but the second text has a very negative outlook on the production of ethanol in 2008.

• D.

  only the first text comments on the increase of ethanol exports, but Text I says 421, 000 bpd were daily exported, in 2006, and Text II mentions 29,600 bpd of global exports.

• E.

  only the second text mentions the significant demand for ethanol as a fuel for cars produced in Brazil over the last few years.

The text states that the increase of information has

• A.

  reached its peak.

• B.

  had lasting qualities.

• C.

  come to a standstill.

• D.

  had a double effect.

• E.

  avoided negative issues.

The underlined word in “a backlash of public opinion” (lines 7 and 8) implies a

• A.

  negative reaction.

• B.

  strong praise.

• C.

  helpful tip.

• D.

  weak support.

• E.

  dubious approach.

The expression the smoking gun in “the smoking gun is often found on a server” (lines 11 and 12) is a metaphor for

• A.

  backup.

• B.

  bang.

• C.

  tool.

• D.

  vestige.

• E.

  gadget.

In “refrain from deleting germane files” (line 19) germane qualifies these files as

• A.

  unsuitable.

• B.

  rewarding.

• C.

  accurate.

• D.

  genuine.

• E.

  relevant.

If a fact “outweighs” (line 21) another one, it is

• A.

  less confusing.

• B.

  more significant.

• C.

  more accidental.

• D.

  less transparent.

• E.

  more deceiving.

The main aim of “The Tech Product Network” is to

• A.

  devise software.

• B.

  sell courses.

• C.

  help specialists.

• D.

  list lawsuits.

• E.

  prevent accidents.

The expression that could replace “geared toward” in “geared specifically toward their jobs” (line 12) is

• A.

  designed for.

• B.

  ruled by.

• C.

  submitted to.

• D.

  descriptive of.

• E.

  registered for.

The underlined word in “products and events that match their specific interests” (line 17) means

• A.

  reflect.

• B.

  characterize.

• C.

  suit.

• D.

  illuminate.

• E.

  resemble.