Questões sobre Interpretação de Texto

If we draw a parallel between the pope's attitude in Italy (paragraph 3) and in Spain (paragraph 4), we infer that pope Benedict XVI

• A.

  believes that there is a clear-cut division between church and state.

• B.

  is not willing to interfere with politics.

• C.

  is always ready to recognize the moral standards imposed by governments and individuals.

• D.

  seems wise to pick his battles.

• E.

  sees the authority of church and state as a whole.

In the last paragraph, the rising cost of consumer goods is attributed to

• A. an annual growth rate of 3 percent or more.
• B. a moderate fall in the inflation rate.
• C. the recent sharp increase in oil prices.
• D. several months of economic slowdown.
• E. the dire predictions of some economists.

In the text, taken aback (line 29) may be replaced without any loss of meaning by

• A.

  discouraged.

• B.

  startled.

• C.

  shattered.

• D.

  speechless.

• E.

  amused.

According to the article,

• A. Mr Bush's treasury secretary was on the brink of being dismissed
• B. Mr Bush's economic team intends to do away with the tax code.
• C. the Social Security System has been remodeled and upgraded.
• D. the former American president established four economic aims.
• E. Mr Bush set an unachievable economic agenda in his first term.

From paragraph 4 we infer that to the Vatican commentator John Allen, Pope Benedict

• A.

  may be more radical than many expect.

• B.

  has no strength to defend his ideas.

• C.

  will have a feeble papacy.

• D.

  is reluctant to assert Christianity in an atheistic Europe.

• E.

  makes it clear that issues like stem-cell research and gaymarriage are beyond the scope of the church.

In relation to the budget deficit, it is supposed to be halved, which means to be

• A. 100% cleared.
• B. reduced by 50%.
• C. settled in percentages.
• D. increased by 15%.
• E. cut by around 75%.

Atenção: As questões de números 16 a 20 referem-se ao texto abaixo.

Segundo o texto, a falha em questão

• A.

  foi revelada no início da semana de 22 de abril.

• B.

  foi descoberta no começo da semana anterior a 22 de abril.

• C.

  foi mantida em segredo até a semana anterior a 22 de abril.

• D.

  foi descoberta na semana de 22 de abril.

• E.

  já era de conhecimento público desde a semana anterior a 22 de abril.

In the text, skirmish (line 30) means

• A.

  reason.

• B.

  step.

• C.

  contest.

• D.

  point of view.

• E.

  disadvantage.

The text refers to the Treasury as

• A. lacking political power with the opposition.
• B. not having had enough staff with the administration.
• C. having the political clout with the administration.
• D. not aiming for economic influence with the administration.
• E. not having enough influence with the administration.

Atenção: As questões de números 16 a 20 referem-se ao texto abaixo.

Quando uma falha é detectada, a Microsoft

• A.

  imediatamente alerta os usuários, solicitando que desabilitem o programa até ser feita a correção.

• B.

  imediatamente emite um pacote de correções.

• C.

  solicita que a firma de segurança GreyMagic emita um comunicado de alerta aos usuários.

• D.

  ignora o problema até que os usuários se manifestem.

• E.

  costuma declarar que não tem conhecimento de que algum usuário tenha sido afetado.