Questões sobre Interpretação de Texto

Why is it a good idea to exercise at a health club?

• A.

  For a small fee you cantake an aerobic class;

• B.

  They have special equipment that you don't;

• C.

  You can stetching exercises;

• D.

  You don't have to buy any expensive equipment.

According to the text, it is clear that the author

• A. believes that labor risks cannot be reduced by team efforts and commitment.
• B. expects to be kept informed of potential situations that may be dangerous.
• C. considers the cooperation of workers an irrelevant measure to improve safety at work.
• D. defends that corporate management is accountable for all issues regarding safety at work.
• E. feels that co-workers’ suggestions are useless in identifying hazards in the work environment.

According to paragraph 1, Romania´s government

• A.

  has been defeated.

• B.

  is likely to fall.

• C.

  is on the verge of taking offi ce.

• D.

  has strengthened its political support.

• E.

  will leave office in three months.

At the opening of paragraph 2, the leader of the centre-left USL, Victor Ponta, expressed his

• A.

  resentment.

• B.

  disappointment.

• C.

  rage.

• D.

  hopelessness.

• E.

  contentment.

According to paragraph 3, Mr Ponta

• A.

  took offi ce as prime minister in February.

• B.

  unfortunately resigned as prime minister.

• C.

  might still run for a political post.

• D.

  led decisive street protests for weeks.

• E.

  may soon join a centre-right party.

In paragraph 4, the European Union is said to be “weary” as regards Romania´s attitude towards corruption. In other words,

• A.

  hopeful.

• B.

  very tired.

• C.

  quite optimistic.

• D.

  not certain.

• E.

  rather doubtful.

According to paragraph 4,

• A.

  the EU recognizes the steps taken by Romania so as to fight corruption.

• B.

  the IMF has denied the 5 billion euro credit line agreed upon.

• C.

  the new government will have to be recognized by the IMF.

• D.

  Romania has still not obtained the political infl uence it could.

• E.

  Romanians have succeeded in their struggle against corrupt practices.

The author’s main purpose in Text I is to

• A.

  expose some secret military plans to save water for the future.

• B.

  alert about the harmful impact of water shortages in the future.

• C.

  justify the war between Ethiopia and Egypt for a larger share of the Nile.

• D.

  defend the high charges for use of water in agricultural areas in the Middle East.

• E.

  complain about the inefficiency of international governments in dealing with water wars.

In terms of numerical reference in Text I,

• A.

  1.4 million (line 13) refers to the number of people who have been involved in conflicts over water.

• B.

  47% (line 17) refers to the percentage of countries in the world already facing water scarcity.

• C.

  more than three billion people (line 19) refers to the number of people who might suffer from water shortage by 2025.

• D.

  2009 (line 22) refers to the only year when Cyprus faced an unparalleled rise in temperature.

• E.

  30-year horizon (line 59) refers to the period of time the financial crisis in Europe will last.

According to Professor Wouters, in Text I, paragraph 10 (lines 58-65),

• A.

  Portugal and Spain are more worried about water shortage than about political and financial problems.

• B.

  security issues regarding water problems have been somewhat put aside because of the economic crisis.

• C.

  the agricultural sector is not really worried about the problems that may come up if the water resources dry up.

• D.

  in the UK, the army is fully prepared to fight the countries interested in the British hydroenergy sources.

• E.

  he military forces intend to overlook the serious challenges to control the oceans and rivers in the next decade.