Questõesde PUC - RJ sobre Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

“Away” in “the entire week away” (line 68) has the same meaning as “away” in:


A
They gave the tickets away
B
The game was still a week away.
C
We sent the children away to boarding school.
D
The music faded away.
E
We live a block away from the park.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In paragraph 5 (lines 44-59), the author presents some tips on how to manage our diet when eating out. Mark the statement that DOES NOT express the author’s idea:


A
Salads are a must-have dish.
B
Double-sized salads are more creative than regularsized ones.
C
Salad dressing should be used with restraint.
D
It is recommended to stay away from soups.
E
Filling up on bread is tempting.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In paragraph 6 (lines 49-65), the author claims that


A
the cognitive activities triggered when reading a hard- -copy textbook or a Twitter feed are possibly analogous.
B
the font, the style of presentation and the format are examples of subtle cues that impact on our cognitive goals when reading from screens or from paper.
C
it is easy to engage the mind into processing online information.
D
according to a study, people consider product reviews with easy-to-read fonts more reliable than reviews with hard-to-read fonts.
E
the subtle cues that influence our cognitive goals during the activity of reading distract us from understanding argumentative texts.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the fragment “This is actually a lot more relaxing,” (lines 16-17), “actually” is to “actual” as:


A
“healthy” (line 5) is to “health”.
B
“especially” (line 17) is to “especial”.
C
“costly” (line 21) is to “cost”.
D
“completely” (line 46) is to “completion”.
E
“lastly” (line 69) is to “last”.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In Paragraph 2 (lines 11-22), the author claims that when traveling on the American highway,


A
eating at fast-food chains can be time-consuming.
B
young children feel more relaxed when eating stocked food.
C
bringing your own food supply in a cooler is cheaper.
D
going on picnics must be part of your agenda.
E
it is hard to find a restaurant everyone likes.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Aspectos linguísticos | Linguistic aspects, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The expression in boldface introduces an idea of emphasis in:


A
And yet, the company that just published my textbook…” (line 3)
B
“The information is exactly the same, so why would students opt…” (line 8)
C
“This is because we’re used to thinking about reading…” (line 17)
D
“The research should also motivate publishers…” (line 66)
E
In fact, the packaging of text likely contains…” (lines 85-86)
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the sentence “With a little pre-planning and thinking outside the box,” (lines 5-6), “thinking outside the box” means to


A
picture something in your mind.
B
see things from a new perspective.
C
consider all the possibilities.
D
choose what is best for you.
E
solve a puzzle.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Given the information in lines 1-11, which of the following statements is TRUE?


A
Most students prefer buying electronic books.
B
The author understands the students’ options concerning the book format.
C
The price is a major concern for students when purchasing books.
D
The author’s students prefer physical books rather than e-books.
E
The library is not equipped with electronic books.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The communicative intention of the text is to


A
alert us about the importance of eating healthy food when traveling.
B
criticize people who don’t follow a nutrient-dense diet style when traveling.
C
argue that travelling in the summer is healthier than in the other seasons.
D
present alternatives as to how to stay on a healthy diet when traveling.
E
suggest that eating outdoors when traveling can be a healthy option.
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PUC - RJ 2013 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The text ‘Brazil as a bridge between old and new powers?’ has been extracted from a text published in the periodical International Affairs, issue nº 89. The issue, as stated by the editors in an introductory article, ‘… has been divided into two parts. Part one comprises case-studies of three rising powers — Brazil, India and China — while the articles in part two cover the various actors and entities that have reason and/or ability to attempt to manage the rise of new powers. (…) These multiple actors may be grouped into four categories…’


The following definitions were given in the introductory article for each of the categories:


1. This group comprises states and groupings of states that have acquired, over the past decades, the role of agendasetters as Great Powers. They have exerted defining influence in shaping the rules and norms of global governance. Despite their relative decline (especially with reference to the rising powers), they still have enough power to act as gatekeepers to the inner sanctums of international regimes.


2. In this category are the countries that represent the proverbial grass that gets trampled when elephants fight. They often form the unfortunate terrain on which scrambles for power can occur, but are also occasionally able to exercise powerful leverage by providing the follower base that aspiring leaders seek, and legitimize claims to greater power by securing for those leaders the backing of large numbers.


3. As the shift in the balance of power that we see under way today is not occurring simply between states, this category includes businesses and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have emerged as repositories and brokers of power, effectively harnessed by states at different levels of the hierarchy and harnessing them to serve their own causes in turn.


4. This category recognizes that most international organizations, regimes and networks are seldom ‘actors’ in their own right. But different organizations, networks and regimes, even when made up of similar memberships, show different degrees of adaptability and reform in response to the needs and demands posed by rising powers.



In the definition transcribed in number 1 , the fragment “Despite their relative decline (…) they still have enough power to act as gatekeepers to the inner sanctums of international regimes.” means that


A
due to the fact that the Great Powers have been facing political and economic deterioration, they have been imposing the entrance of new international powers to their private club.
B
even though the Great Powers have been experiencing adversity, they are still capable of deciding those which will gain access to the select group of international governments.
C
given that the Great Powers have been dealing with recession, their power as decision-makers in the international community has been challenged.
D
in spite of the Great Powers’ adverse political situation, international powers still consider them mighty and inspiring models.
E
because the Great Powers cannot detain the access of new regimes to their once highly exclusive group, they have been enduring relative economic recession.
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PUC - RJ 2013 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The text ‘Brazil as a bridge between old and new powers?’ has been extracted from a text published in the periodical International Affairs, issue nº 89. The issue, as stated by the editors in an introductory article, ‘… has been divided into two parts. Part one comprises case-studies of three rising powers — Brazil, India and China — while the articles in part two cover the various actors and entities that have reason and/or ability to attempt to manage the rise of new powers. (…) These multiple actors may be grouped into four categories…’


The following definitions were given in the introductory article for each of the categories:


1. This group comprises states and groupings of states that have acquired, over the past decades, the role of agendasetters as Great Powers. They have exerted defining influence in shaping the rules and norms of global governance. Despite their relative decline (especially with reference to the rising powers), they still have enough power to act as gatekeepers to the inner sanctums of international regimes.


2. In this category are the countries that represent the proverbial grass that gets trampled when elephants fight. They often form the unfortunate terrain on which scrambles for power can occur, but are also occasionally able to exercise powerful leverage by providing the follower base that aspiring leaders seek, and legitimize claims to greater power by securing for those leaders the backing of large numbers.


3. As the shift in the balance of power that we see under way today is not occurring simply between states, this category includes businesses and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have emerged as repositories and brokers of power, effectively harnessed by states at different levels of the hierarchy and harnessing them to serve their own causes in turn.


4. This category recognizes that most international organizations, regimes and networks are seldom ‘actors’ in their own right. But different organizations, networks and regimes, even when made up of similar memberships, show different degrees of adaptability and reform in response to the needs and demands posed by rising powers.



In the definition transcribed in number 2, the characterization “...countries that represent the proverbial grass that gets trampled when elephants fight.” contains


A
a metaphor to convey that such countries, mostly in Africa, are known for the wild elephants that wander over their territory.
B
an image to reveal that the countries are similar to strong plants that withstand the weight of strong wild animals.
C
an analogy to convey the idea that elephants destroy countries that are covered by forest and grass plains.
D
a connotative expression that conveys the idea that smaller and less powerful countries are like elephants in that they take time and resist moving away from their original role in international affairs.
E
a reference to a proverb used to convey that the big nations have long dominated other countries that are now struggling to find power in the international arena.
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PUC - RJ 2013 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The text ‘Brazil as a bridge between old and new powers?’ has been extracted from a text published in the periodical International Affairs, issue nº 89. The issue, as stated by the editors in an introductory article, ‘… has been divided into two parts. Part one comprises case-studies of three rising powers — Brazil, India and China — while the articles in part two cover the various actors and entities that have reason and/or ability to attempt to manage the rise of new powers. (…) These multiple actors may be grouped into four categories…’


The following definitions were given in the introductory article for each of the categories:


1. This group comprises states and groupings of states that have acquired, over the past decades, the role of agendasetters as Great Powers. They have exerted defining influence in shaping the rules and norms of global governance. Despite their relative decline (especially with reference to the rising powers), they still have enough power to act as gatekeepers to the inner sanctums of international regimes.


2. In this category are the countries that represent the proverbial grass that gets trampled when elephants fight. They often form the unfortunate terrain on which scrambles for power can occur, but are also occasionally able to exercise powerful leverage by providing the follower base that aspiring leaders seek, and legitimize claims to greater power by securing for those leaders the backing of large numbers.


3. As the shift in the balance of power that we see under way today is not occurring simply between states, this category includes businesses and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have emerged as repositories and brokers of power, effectively harnessed by states at different levels of the hierarchy and harnessing them to serve their own causes in turn.


4. This category recognizes that most international organizations, regimes and networks are seldom ‘actors’ in their own right. But different organizations, networks and regimes, even when made up of similar memberships, show different degrees of adaptability and reform in response to the needs and demands posed by rising powers.


The sequence that matches the category with its definition is:


A

1. The established powers

2. Small and marginalized actors

3. Private actors

4. International organizations and other mechanisms of global Governance

B

1. Small and marginalized actors

2. The established powers

3. International organizations and other mechanisms of global Governance

4. Private actors

C

1. International organizations and other mechanisms of global Governance

2. Small and marginalized actors

3. The established powers

4. Private actors

D

1. The established powers

2. Private actors

3. Small and marginalized actors

4. International organizations and other mechanisms of global Governance

E

1. Small and marginalized actors

2. Private actors

3. International organizations and other mechanisms of global Governance

4. The established powers

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PUC - RJ 2013 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the last section of the article, lines 151-171, the author states that


A
Brazil’s diplomatic attitude is a huge menace to the international policies adopted by the powerful nations of the globe.
B
Brazil’s perspective on international issues at present is quite aligned with that undertaken by all of the traditional powerful nations of the northern hemisphere.
C
the Brazilian foreign affairs ministry is very good at negotiating and leading different nations into a consensual position, as long as this perspective is aligned with its own.
D
nations in the North which have held powerful positions internationally have employed very impressive and efficient approaches to reach global consensus on relevant issues.
E
Brazil will only be a beneficial player in international issues if nations from the North maintain their own stand in issues that involve economic and financial negotiations.
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PUC - RJ 2013 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The fragment “Brazilian musician Tom Jobim’s line that ‘Brazil is not for beginners’” (lines 143-144) is used by the author to


A
contest Tom Jobim’s statement with the counterarguments that Brazilian foreign policy is totally transparent.
B
justify that Itamaraty is eager to communicate new ideas of which the dissemination of Brazilian culture and music is essential.
C
reinforce the idea that Brazil is not always easy to understand since the essence of its foreign policy issues lies beyond superficial impressions.
D
make an appealing literary reference for international readers to understand how Brazilian musicians in general view their own society.
E
reveal that Brazilian policy makers strictly endorse northern Atlantic viewpoints in addressing international affairs that are discussed in the Itamaraty rounds.
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PUC - RJ 2013 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

An appropriate explanation of the expression taken from the text is found in


A
“value-creating negotiator” (line 49) refers to Brazil as a mediator that values international creations.
B
“decision-making tables” (line 83) refers to decisions that are made under the table.
C
“decision-influencing power” (lines 84-85) conveys the idea of an authority that dominates the nations that decide.
D
“long-standing ambition” (line 87) conveys the idea of an ambition that is enduring.
E
“wider pan-southern interaction” (line 106) conveys the idea of pan-southern countries that are unwilling to relate to each other.
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PUC - RJ 2013 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The word “Although” (. l 93) introduces


A
an additional idea.
B
an opposing idea.
C
a conclusion.
D
an example.
E
a chronological order.
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PUC - RJ 2013 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In “…invitations to participate or approaches to consult on policy issues need to be rethought.” (lines 149-151), the writer expresses a(an)


A
logical necessity.
B
improbable guess.
C
slight probability.
D
concrete possibility.
E
unquestionable truth.
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PUC - RJ 2013 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to a safety engineer working on the project, for autonomous parking to work, most of the technology involved has to be in the car itself. One device which is NOT present in the Swedish test car is


A
a radar.
B
a camera.
C
a lidar system.
D
a GPS mapping.
E
a smartphone application.
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PUC - RJ 2013 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension, Pronomes | Pronouns

In terms of pronominal reference,


A
‘This’ in “This translates on a formal level into a highly juridical culture with strong contending regional and political factions…” (lines 17-19) refers to “avenue” (line 16)
B
‘They’ in “Brazil’s preference is that they cause little alteration in the core rules and regimes” (lines 139-140) refers to “power and influence” (lines 138-139)
C
‘Which’ in “which have a reputation for often using a blunt stick and a very small carrot to gain consent.” (lines 158-160) refers to “issues” (line 157)
D
‘Those’ in “...align remarkably well with those of other major powers” (lines 163-164) refers to “interests and ambitions” (line 163)
E
‘Their’ in “learn a new variation on their existing themes of global governance.” (lines 170-171) refers to “issues” (line 168)
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PUC - RJ 2013 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the fragment “But when examined on a deeper level, the country bears more resemblance to a distributive, value-claiming actor.” (lines 50-52) the expression ‘to bear resemblance to’ means


A
to contrast with.
B
to be similar to.
C
to be different from.
D
to be incompatible with.
E
to show unlikeness with.