Questões de Língua Inglesa do ano 2011

The boldfaced item is synonymous with the expression in parentheses in

• A.

  “Unfortunately, most organizations in search of innovation seem to be generating as much cynicism as they are new thinking.” – lines 7-10 – (Definitely).

• B.

  “So it is no surprise when leaders get pounded for preaching innovation without really valuing it.” – lines 27-29 – (Nonetheless).

• C.

  “If they innovate, the project turns to chaos.” – lines 45-46 – (Although).

• D.

  “however, what it means is that we need our employees to take complete responsibility to do their jobs…” – lines 59-61 – (moreover).

• E.

  “Therefore, if you’re a leader, the next time you think about giving a speech or sending out an e-mail calling for your people to innovate,” – lines 91-93 – (Thus).

Based on the meanings in the text,

• A.

  “...asserting...” (line 4) and denying are synonyms.

• B.

  “...overstating...” (line 11) and emphasizing express similar ideas.

• C.

  “...exhorting...” (line 14) and encouraging are antonyms.

• D.

  “...prospect...” (line 24) and possibility express contradictory ideas.

• E.

  ...thrives...(line 68) can not be substituted by flourishes.

The author defends ‘creatonomy’ at work because

• A.

  creativity and autonomy are the only characteristics required of business leaders.

• B.

  employees should be extremely innovative and avoid following the norms for their jobs.

• C.

  customers request to be attended to by business assistants who follow the politeness principles.

• D.

  employees should be able to act responsibly and serve their clients appropriately and pleasantly.

• E.

  people working in the same company should share feelings of harmony and credibility.

According to the text above, judge the following items.

Students’ mother tongues play a central role in the teaching of beginners.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

According to the text above, judge the following items.

The expression “the most challenging” (l.1-2) is a comparative of superiority.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

According to the text above, judge the following items.

The phrase “the target language cannot be taught directly” (l.13-14) can be correctly paraphrased as the teacher cannot teach the target language directly.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

According to the text above, judge the following items.

Most people agree that no other challenge is as serious as that of teaching beginners.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

According to the text above, judge the following items.

Beginners have no knowledge of English whatsoever.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

According to the text above, judge the following items.

Goals to be achieved by beginners depend upon three factors.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

According to the text above, judge the following items.

Students’ proficiency is acquired in a few weeks.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado