Questões de Língua Inglesa do ano 2009

In the text,

"outcome" (l.25) is closest in meaning to upshot.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Instruções: Para responder às questões de números 91 a 95, considere o texto a seguir.

No texto, infere-se que rather than red ink significa

• A.

  melhor do que aumentar a burocracia.

• B.

  ao contrário do orçamento original.

• C.

  em vez de entrar no vermelho.

• D.

  em detrimento de uma economia "cor-de-rosa".

• E.

  devido à arrecadação abaixo da esperada.

Instruções: Para responder às questões de números 91 a 95, considere o texto a seguir.

O verbo que pertence ao mesmo grupo semântico de sink –- fall - decline - drop é

• A.

  plunge.

• B.

  dig.

• C.

  run out.

• D.

  balance.

• E.

  collect.

Instruções: Para responder às questões de números 96 a 100, considere o texto a seguir.

A alternativa que preenche corretamente a lacuna [CONNECTOR] é

• A.

  although.

• B.

  despite.

• C.

  therefore.

• D.

  consequently.

• E.

  nevertheless.

 

Judge the following items according to the text above.

The expression "to get by" (l.3) means to survive.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Based on the meanings in the text, mark the only option in which the two words are synonymous.

• A. "...successful..." (line 1) – unprofitable
• B. "...capture..." (line 13) – release
• C. "...accessible..." (line 29) – available
• D. "...certainly..." (line 38) – doubtfully
• E. "...preserve..." (line 60) – throw away

 

William Voss’s main concern in Text 1 is to

Mark the correct pair of synonyms, according to their use in the text.

• A.

  "affordable" (line 1) – available

• B.

  "plagues" (line 57) – troubles

• C.

  "warn" (line 59) – accuse

• D.

  "solely" (line 61) – mostly

• E.

  "Addressing" (line 64) – locating

In "slight adjustments to related definitions may be required."(lines 29-30), the fragment “may be required” can be substituted by

• A.

  might occasionally be necessary.

• B.

  should be considered relevant.

• C.

  will definitely be demanded.

• D.

  have to be considered.

• E.

  can be requested.

Check the only item in which the boldfaced item introduces a contrast.

• A. "The TEM framework can be used to inform about licensing requirements, … thus allowing the definition of competencies from a broader safety management perspective." (lines 7-11)
• B.

  "Subsequently the TEM framework can be a useful tool in On-the-Job Training (OJT)." (lines 11-13)

• C.

  "Originally developed for flight deck operations, the TEM framework can nonetheless be used at different levels and sectors within an organisation," (lines 21-23)

• D. "It is therefore important, when applying TEM, to keep the user’s perspective in the forefront." (lines 24-26)
• E.

  "Depending on ‘who’ is using TEM (i.e. front-line personnel, middle management, senior management, flight operations, maintenance, air traffic control)," (lines 26-29)

Mark the only option in which the two words ARE NOT synonymous.

• A.

  “concurrent” (line 12) and simultaneous.

• B.

  “hold” (line 41) and deny.

• C.

  “engage” (line 51) and take part.

• D.

  “constraints” (line 110) and limitations.

• E.

  “Ultimately” (line 111) and eventually.