Questões UEM sobre Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

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UEM 2010 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.

“waste” (line 21), “trashy” (line 22) and “guilty” (line 25) are used in the text with a negative meaning, but they are words usually used in positive contexts in English.

Down on the Farmville

Adapted from <http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8585999.stm>. [25/3/2010].

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UEM 2010 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.

“virtual being” (line 55) refers to the pet people might have on their virtual farm.

Down on the Farmville

Adapted from <http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8585999.stm>. [25/3/2010].

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Certo

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UEM 2010 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.

“hugely” (line 2) and “huge” (line 28) could be used interchangeably in the text with the same meaning.

Down on the Farmville

Adapted from <http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8585999.stm>. [25/3/2010].

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Concerning the vocabulary it is correct to affirm that

“wealthy” (line 1) and “millionaire” (line 10) are synonyms; “facilities” (line 6) and “amenities” (line 25) are synonyms; “lavish” (line 17) and “ostentatious” (line 45) are synonyms; “vessel” (line 18) and “yachts” (line 35) are synonyms.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

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Certo

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Concerning the vocabulary it is correct to affirm that

the words “reconcile” (line 2), “fuse” (line 14) and “combine” (line 22) refer to the act of joining the facilities of a superyacht with the concern of protecting the environment.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

E

Errado

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Concerning the vocabulary it is correct to affirm that

the expression “gas-guzzling” (lines 2 and 3) and “slight and sleek” (line 32) refer to some of the boat economical features.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

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Errado

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Concerning the vocabulary it is correct to affirm that

the expressions “with the planet’s best interest at heart” (lines 10 and 11) and “will soon be at hand” (lines 11 and 12) respectively mean “care about someone or something and want to improve their situation”, and “will be available in a short period of time”.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

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Certo

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Errado

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Concerning the vocabulary it is correct to affirm that

the words “mariner” (line 10), “builder” (line 17), “guests” (line 48), and “crew members” (line 49) all refer to people.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

E

Errado

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

powerful engines and deluxe onboard facilities usually take high fuel consumption.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

E

Errado

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

the superyacht is propelled by twin electrical and diesel engines which consume more fuel in order to provide electricity to the boat facilities.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

E

Errado

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

Palumbo Shipyards is responsible for the production of Columbus Sports 130´s which will cost less than $30 million.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

E

Errado

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

in spite of its high-tech eco-friendly features, Sport 130´s Hybrid does not save on the traditional luxury of a superyacht.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

E

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

the last paragraph describes the ship as having four cabins which accommodates eight people each, served by seven crew members, and a deck in which you can swim in the pool, eat and have parties.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Tempos Verbais | Verb Tenses, Verbos frasais | Phrasal verbs, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

the expression “stand out” (line 42) is a phrasal verb which means “easy to notice because it is different from others”.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Tempos Verbais | Verb Tenses, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

the verbs “explains” (line 20), “adds” (lines 34 and 40) and “ensure” (line 44) are reporting verbs.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

E

Errado

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that

the title of the text is in the interrogative form.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

E

Errado

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that

Columbus Sport 130´ can be purchased in any sophisticated ship shop after August 2013.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that

the Columbus Sport 130´ is being produced in Italy.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that

the sea water which the boat engines use is cleaned up before it is returned to the ocean.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

C

Certo

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UEM 2012 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that

this article was taken from a sports magazine for millionaires.

Texto

When superyacht chic meets hybrid technology

By Eoghan Macguire, for CNNAutor

(Disponível em: <http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/15/tech/hybrid-superyacht/index.html?hpt=itr_tl>. Acessado em: 16/05/2012)

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Certo

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Questõesde UEM sobre Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.“waste” (line 21), “trashy” (line 22) and “guilty” (line 25) are used in the text with a negative meaning, but they are words usually used in positive contexts in English.

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.“virtual being” (line 55) refers to the pet people might have on their virtual farm.

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.“hugely” (line 2) and “huge” (line 28) could be used interchangeably in the text with the same meaning.

Concerning the vocabulary it is correct to affirm that the words “reconcile” (line 2), “fuse” (line 14) and “combine” (line 22) refer to the act of joining the facilities of a superyacht with the concern of protecting the environment.

Concerning the vocabulary it is correct to affirm that the expression “gas-guzzling” (lines 2 and 3) and “slight and sleek” (line 32) refer to some of the boat economical features.

Concerning the vocabulary it is correct to affirm that the words “mariner” (line 10), “builder” (line 17), “guests” (line 48), and “crew members” (line 49) all refer to people.

According to the text it is correct to affirm that powerful engines and deluxe onboard facilities usually take high fuel consumption.

According to the text it is correct to affirm that the superyacht is propelled by twin electrical and diesel engines which consume more fuel in order to provide electricity to the boat facilities.

According to the text it is correct to affirm that Palumbo Shipyards is responsible for the production of Columbus Sports 130´s which will cost less than $30 million.

According to the text it is correct to affirm that in spite of its high-tech eco-friendly features, Sport 130´s Hybrid does not save on the traditional luxury of a superyacht.

According to the text it is correct to affirm that the last paragraph describes the ship as having four cabins which accommodates eight people each, served by seven crew members, and a deck in which you can swim in the pool, eat and have parties.

According to the text it is correct to affirm thatthe expression “stand out” (line 42) is a phrasal verb which means “easy to notice because it is different from others”.

According to the text it is correct to affirm thatthe verbs “explains” (line 20), “adds” (lines 34 and 40) and “ensure” (line 44) are reporting verbs.

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that the title of the text is in the interrogative form.

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that Columbus Sport 130´ can be purchased in any sophisticated ship shop after August 2013.

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that the Columbus Sport 130´ is being produced in Italy.

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that the sea water which the boat engines use is cleaned up before it is returned to the ocean.

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that this article was taken from a sports magazine for millionaires.

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.

“waste” (line 21), “trashy” (line 22) and “guilty” (line 25) are used in the text with a negative meaning, but they are words usually used in positive contexts in English.

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.

“virtual being” (line 55) refers to the pet people might have on their virtual farm.

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.

“hugely” (line 2) and “huge” (line 28) could be used interchangeably in the text with the same meaning.

Concerning the vocabulary it is correct to affirm that

the words “reconcile” (line 2), “fuse” (line 14) and “combine” (line 22) refer to the act of joining the facilities of a superyacht with the concern of protecting the environment.

Concerning the vocabulary it is correct to affirm that

the expression “gas-guzzling” (lines 2 and 3) and “slight and sleek” (line 32) refer to some of the boat economical features.

Concerning the vocabulary it is correct to affirm that

the words “mariner” (line 10), “builder” (line 17), “guests” (line 48), and “crew members” (line 49) all refer to people.

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

powerful engines and deluxe onboard facilities usually take high fuel consumption.

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

the superyacht is propelled by twin electrical and diesel engines which consume more fuel in order to provide electricity to the boat facilities.

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

Palumbo Shipyards is responsible for the production of Columbus Sports 130´s which will cost less than $30 million.

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

in spite of its high-tech eco-friendly features, Sport 130´s Hybrid does not save on the traditional luxury of a superyacht.

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

the last paragraph describes the ship as having four cabins which accommodates eight people each, served by seven crew members, and a deck in which you can swim in the pool, eat and have parties.

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

the expression “stand out” (line 42) is a phrasal verb which means “easy to notice because it is different from others”.

According to the text it is correct to affirm that

the verbs “explains” (line 20), “adds” (lines 34 and 40) and “ensure” (line 44) are reporting verbs.

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that

the title of the text is in the interrogative form.

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that

Columbus Sport 130´ can be purchased in any sophisticated ship shop after August 2013.

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that

the Columbus Sport 130´ is being produced in Italy.

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that

the sea water which the boat engines use is cleaned up before it is returned to the ocean.

According to the text, it is correct to affirm that

this article was taken from a sports magazine for millionaires.