Questões sobre Vocabulário

If the expression “for all the” (l.6) were replaced by despite the, the text would still be correct and the meaning of the sentence would be maintained, something that would not occur if it were replaced by if there is.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

In line 8, “bean-counters” is a derogatory expression used to describe second-class accountants who deal specifically with agribusiness.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

The lexical item ´handy´ is used in “Here´s a handy list” (line 4) and “keep it handy” (line 26). In each instance it means respectively:

• A. useful; nearby
• B. ready; nearby
• C. useful; locked
• D. convenient; ready
• E. convenient; locked

In “to me that’s not an audit, that’s a joint venture” (l.5), the word “that” refers to the situation mentioned before, that is, the same auditing firm being responsible for a client for too long a period of time.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

The only alternative below which in the text conveys the meaning of ´manner´is:

• A. often… (line 7)
• B. closely (line 9)
• C. simply (line 44)
• D. usually (line 32)
• E. positively (line 49)

The expression “magic bullet” (l.23) could be correctly replaced by cure-all, wonder drug or perfect solution, without any change in its meaning.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Qual a melhor tradução para a expressão broad range (l. 02)?

• A. Longa lista.
• B. Larga estimativa.
• C. Ampla variedade.
• D. Extensa procura.
• E. Variedade limitada.

Na linha 09, a palavra although pode ser traduzida corretamente por

• A. embora.
• B. também.
• C. ainda.
• D. então.
• E. porque.

 

Based on the text, judge the following item.

In the text, the verb form “retrieve” (l.8) is synonymous with apply.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

A expressão all at once, na linha 25, quer dizer

• A. uma vez só.
• B. de uma vez só.
• C. várias vezes.
• D. justamente.
• E. totalmente.