Questões de Língua Inglesa do ano 2009

In clause 1(b)(iii), the excerpt “copies of insurance policies or, at Lessor’s option, such other evidence of insurance which complies with the requirements of Section 10;" (lines 32-34) is adequately translated as

• A.

  cópias de diretrizes de seguro ou, à opção da Locadora, outras evidências que abranjam os requisitos da Seção 10.

• B.

  cópias de seguro, políticas ou, a contento da Arrendatária, tais outras evidências de seguro que respeitem as solicitações do Parágrafo 10.

• C.

  cópias de apólices de seguro ou, a critério da Arrendadora, outros comprovantes de seguro que cumpram as exigências da Cláusula 10.

• D.

  extratos de políticas de seguro ou, por opção da Arrendadora, tais outras evidências que atendam as requisições da Seção 10.

• E.

  segundas vias de apólices de seguro ou, de acordo com a Locatária, outras provas de seguro que compreendam os requerimentos do Artigo 10.

In clause 1(b)(vi), the words in bold found in the excerpt “evidence that Lessor’s designated FAA escrow agent (...) has received in escrow the executed bill of sale...” (lines 40-42) are correctly translated as:

• A.

  prova / representante caucionário / em fidúcia / nota de venda executada

• B.

  evidência / agente discricionário / em consignação / fatura comercial firmada

• C.

  comprovante /agente fiduciário / em caução / instrumento de venda assinado

• D.

  comprovação / agente caucionário / em caução / instrumento de venda executado

• E.

  evidência / agente aeronáutico / em confiança / conhecimento de embarque rubricado

The main purpose of Text 1 is to

• A.

  discuss the impact of fears in people’s lives.

• B. reproduce some of the statistics on airplane accidents.
• C.

  recommend programs that help people control their fears.

• D.

  convince customers that flying is safer than most people think.

• E.

  criticize people who do not buy airplanes tickets for fear of flying.

According to Text 1, the fear of flying is

• A.

  the result of pleasant experiences in commercial flights.

• B.

  a typical reaction of people who also suffer from other phobias.

• C.

  an aversion caused by traditional beliefs of unsafe aircraft maintenance.

• D.

  an uncommon reaction in passengers who fly commercial jetliners.

• E.

  never found in individuals who usually feel comfortable in crowds.

Mark the only alternative that correctly expresses what the statistics refer to.

• A.

  “... 40% of people...” (line 6) – percentage of people who feel uncomfortable traveling by plane.

• B.

  “more than 3 million people...” (line 11) – number of people who fly per year.

• C.

  “more than one billion people...” (line 13) – amount of people who died in plane crashes.

• D.

  “... 20 fatal accidents.” (line 14) – quantity of aviation accidents in the US in the last 60 years.

• E. “...115 people...” (line 18) – daily total of people injured in car crashes.

Choose the alternative in which the idea introduced by the word in bold type is correctly described.

• A.

  “Contrary to popular belief,” (line 1) – condition.

• B.

  “Yet if you suffer from aviophobia...” (lines 2-3) – comparison.

• C.

  “such as the fear of heights, crowds, or …” (lines 8-9) – exemplification.

• D.

  “In fact, more than 3 million people...” (line 11) – contrast.

• E.

  “However, if the thought of flying …” (line 21) – result.

The author of Text 2 intends to

• A.

  conquer his own fear of flying through drugs and professional help.

• B.

  list all the diseases that passengers on international trips frequently develop.

• C.

  give practical suggestions to help the reader control anxiety in traveling by plane.

• D.

  express his opinions on the importance of relaxation techniques for airline crews.

• E. remind the reader that only doctors are allowed to take medication to relax in long-distance flights.

The only alternative NOT suggested in Text 2 to help control someone’s fear of flying is

• A.

  relaxation tapes.

• B.

  prescribed drugs.

• C.

  psychological help.

• D.

  alcoholic beverages.

• E.

  stress relief products.

According to Text 2, people who drink wine, beer or distilled beverages during a flight may

• A.

  never get dehydrated.

• B.

  feel heart palpitations and nausea.

• C.

  have less difficulty in sleeping on board.

• D.

  have to take medicine prescribed by doctors.

• E. face serious consequences if they also consume tranquilizers.

Mark the only symptom that CANNOT be linked to the fear of flying, according to the text.

• A.

  Tremors

• B.

  Headaches

• C.

  Faster pulse beat

• D.

  Stomach sickness

• E.

  Feeling breathless