Questões UERJ sobre Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

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UERJ 2011 - Inglês - Aspectos linguísticos | Linguistic aspects, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

A euphemism is a mild, indirect or vague expression used instead of one considered offensive, harsh or blunt. It may be used to hide unpleasant or disturbing ideas.
According to the definition above, the expression “genetic engineering” can be considered a euphemism because:

A

it describes benign genetic activities

B

it is synonymous with “genetically modified”

C

it obscures the indiscriminate mixing of genes

D

it refers to monstrous experiments with genes

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UERJ 2011 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The logical relationship between clauses establishes different notions.
An example which expresses the notion of concession is indicated in:

A

since public understanding is harder to change than terminology, (l. 7-8)

B

If this new term was intended to be clear, (l. 29)

C

because so much political speech involves defending the indefensible, (l. 30-31)

D

This, though, isn’t clear when it is simply labelled “clean coal”. (l. 36-37)

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UERJ 2011 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The old lady is presented by means of the description of her actions and looks.

The passage from the text which best describes her bodily appearance is in:

A

she eyed me rapidly, without turning. (l. 15)

B

she fell asleep the moment she inclined her head. (l. 24)

C

she could fit into the palm of your hand. (l. 28-29)

D

the whole of her wrinkled face suddenly gleamed. (l. 35)

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UERJ 2011 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the third and fourth paragraphs, there are different sensory images, as in the fragment below:

I breathed in the delicious smell of the steam rising from the pot. (l. 17 )

In this fragment, the narrator makes use of the following type of imagery:

A

olfactory

B

gustatory

C

acoustic

D

tactile

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UERJ 2011 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the second paragraph, Kazantzakis introduces a flashback, an interruption in the telling of the major action to show an episode that happened at an earlier time.
In this narrative, the flashback has the function of:

A

achieving a surprise effect

B

emphasizing the main event

C

providing extra information

D

creating a suspenseful mood

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UERJ 2011 - Inglês - Aspectos linguísticos | Linguistic aspects, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to some authors, a memoir is how one remembers one’s own life; an autobiography is history, requiring research, dates and facts.
In relation to the author’s life, the text Happiness can be characterized as a memoir especially because of the presence of:

A

factual reports

B

fictional recounts

C

detailed descriptions

D

personal recollections

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UERJ 2011 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The first paragraph describes the terrible weather, the physical state of the narrator and his unfavorable view of the village and its inhabitants.

From this beginning, one can infer that the narrator did not expect the peasants to:

A

suspect him of anything

B

cause him any problems

C

give him a warm welcome

D

consider him a wild stranger

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UERJ 2010 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

I have a large measure of confidence that future archeologists and historians will conclude that innovations such as a code-speak called “Instant Messaging”, or a music box called “iPod” or a makebelieve room called “MySpace” inexorably set us on a path of alienation and individualism. (l. 26-28)
The underlined segment has the function of:

A

justifying

B

illustrating

C

emphasizing

D

recapitulating

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UERJ 2010 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Bob Livingstone is the first to post his opinion.
His comments aim at:

A

raising doubts

B

offering procedures

C

describing solutions

D

making assumptions

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UERJ 2010 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

“Radio is a medium of entertainment which permits millions of people to listen to the same joke at the same time, and yet remain lonesome” (l. 4-5)
The above citation by T.S. Eliot reinforces the author’s opinion regarding the consequences of technological advances in the process of socialization.
This opinion is most clearly expressed in the following fragment:

A

Humans seem to take very well to inventions that simply make everyday life easier and more convenient (l. 1)

B

This impulse that new is worse, when combined with the eternal concern about “kids today”, goes far in explaining why grown-ups worry so much (l. 6-7)

C

Most teenagers would probably admit their days are filled with text messaging friends, talking on their cell phones, (l. 14-15)

D

these electronic activities increase teens’ individualistic behavior by lessening their opportunity to have face-to-face relationship building time. (l. 17-19)

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UERJ 2010 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The picture illustrates the impact of technological innovations in our days.
The statement that best conveys the meaning of this image is:

A

However, inventions that alter the way we communicate and entertain ourselves seem harder for our species to swallow gracefully. (l. 2-3)

B

I can’t believe that reality television, video games or the search for the coolest ring tone are proper substitutes for, well, anything. (l. 12-13)

C

In today’s society, teens are inundated with gadgets. (l. 14)

D

Perhaps the electronic device is being used to keep track of a teen’s whereabouts, (l. 20-21)

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UERJ 2010 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The author mentions the feeling of hypocrisy experienced by parents towards their kids under some circumstances.
Such a feeling derives from:

A

fear of deep disrespect

B

sorrow of rigid discipline

C

guilt of inconsistent conduct

D

embarrassment of personal ridicule

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UERJ 2016 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The classic fairy tale finishes by the woodchopper killing another character. However, this does not happen in this modern version.
In the end of this version, the woodchopper carries out the act of:

A

saving the wolf

B

arresting the girl

C

calling the police

D

hiding the grandmother

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UERJ 2016 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Little Red Riding Hood’s mother mentions a special compassionate mission exemption form (l. 7).

This form includes a permission to perform the following action:

A

pick the flowers

B

cross the forest

C

carry the basket

D

prepare the snacks

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UERJ 2016 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

This modern version of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood addresses different social issues.
One of these issues is:

A

religious tolerance

B

animal protection

C

linguistic prejudice

D

racial discrimination

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UERJ 2015 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Titles of books might help readers create images in their minds.
The title of Angelou’s book which contains an image that relates directly to confinement is:

A

A song flung up to heaven

B

Gather together in my name

C

I know why the caged bird sings

D

All God’s children need travelling shoes

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UERJ 2015 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Maya Angelou’s strategy to deal with racial injustice in America was to call it by its right name (l. 13-14).
The action that best shows her adoption of such strategy is:

A

denouncing the horror felt by black people

B

revealing the fear experienced by human beings

C

disclosing the anxiety caused by terrorist attacks

D

unveiling the prejudice suffered by outspoken women

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UERJ 2015 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Maya Angelou was a writer of both poetry and prose.
According to the text, she wrote the following types of prose:

A

essays and memoirs

B

short stories and novellas

C

biographies and travelogues

D

novels and autobiographies

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UERJ 2015 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

I loved and admired Angelou, (l. 9)
The fragment above hints at the purpose of the text, which is an exemplar of genre known as eulogy.
The purpose of this genre can be described as:

A

exalting a deed

B

praising a person

C

describing a woman

D

appreciating an action

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UERJ 2013 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the author, Chico Buarque de Holanda was an expert in the art of writing songs with double meanings.

He did that with the following aim:

A

inflict torture

B

resist change

C

overcome failure

D

avoid repression

Questõesde UERJ sobre Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

A euphemism is a mild, indirect or vague expression used instead of one considered offensive, harsh or blunt. It may be used to hide unpleasant or disturbing ideas. According to the definition above, the expression “genetic engineering” can be considered a euphemism because:

The logical relationship between clauses establishes different notions. An example which expresses the notion of concession is indicated in:

The old lady is presented by means of the description of her actions and looks. The passage from the text which best describes her bodily appearance is in:

In the third and fourth paragraphs, there are different sensory images, as in the fragment below: I breathed in the delicious smell of the steam rising from the pot. (l. 17 )In this fragment, the narrator makes use of the following type of imagery:

In the second paragraph, Kazantzakis introduces a flashback, an interruption in the telling of the major action to show an episode that happened at an earlier time. In this narrative, the flashback has the function of:

According to some authors, a memoir is how one remembers one’s own life; an autobiography is history, requiring research, dates and facts. In relation to the author’s life, the text Happiness can be characterized as a memoir especially because of the presence of:

The first paragraph describes the terrible weather, the physical state of the narrator and his unfavorable view of the village and its inhabitants. From this beginning, one can infer that the narrator did not expect the peasants to:

Bob Livingstone is the first to post his opinion. His comments aim at:

The picture illustrates the impact of technological innovations in our days. The statement that best conveys the meaning of this image is:

The author mentions the feeling of hypocrisy experienced by parents towards their kids under some circumstances. Such a feeling derives from:

The classic fairy tale finishes by the woodchopper killing another character. However, this does not happen in this modern version. In the end of this version, the woodchopper carries out the act of:

Little Red Riding Hood’s mother mentions a special compassionate mission exemption form (l. 7). This form includes a permission to perform the following action:

This modern version of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood addresses different social issues. One of these issues is:

Titles of books might help readers create images in their minds. The title of Angelou’s book which contains an image that relates directly to confinement is:

Maya Angelou’s strategy to deal with racial injustice in America was to call it by its right name (l. 13-14). The action that best shows her adoption of such strategy is:

Maya Angelou was a writer of both poetry and prose. According to the text, she wrote the following types of prose:

I loved and admired Angelou, (l. 9) The fragment above hints at the purpose of the text, which is an exemplar of genre known as eulogy. The purpose of this genre can be described as:

According to the author, Chico Buarque de Holanda was an expert in the art of writing songs with double meanings. He did that with the following aim:

A euphemism is a mild, indirect or vague expression used instead of one considered offensive, harsh or blunt. It may be used to hide unpleasant or disturbing ideas.
According to the definition above, the expression “genetic engineering” can be considered a euphemism because:

The logical relationship between clauses establishes different notions.
An example which expresses the notion of concession is indicated in:

The old lady is presented by means of the description of her actions and looks.

The passage from the text which best describes her bodily appearance is in:

In the third and fourth paragraphs, there are different sensory images, as in the fragment below:

I breathed in the delicious smell of the steam rising from the pot. (l. 17 )

In this fragment, the narrator makes use of the following type of imagery:

In the second paragraph, Kazantzakis introduces a flashback, an interruption in the telling of the major action to show an episode that happened at an earlier time.
In this narrative, the flashback has the function of:

According to some authors, a memoir is how one remembers one’s own life; an autobiography is history, requiring research, dates and facts.
In relation to the author’s life, the text Happiness can be characterized as a memoir especially because of the presence of:

The first paragraph describes the terrible weather, the physical state of the narrator and his unfavorable view of the village and its inhabitants.

From this beginning, one can infer that the narrator did not expect the peasants to:

Bob Livingstone is the first to post his opinion.
His comments aim at:

The picture illustrates the impact of technological innovations in our days.
The statement that best conveys the meaning of this image is:

The author mentions the feeling of hypocrisy experienced by parents towards their kids under some circumstances.
Such a feeling derives from:

The classic fairy tale finishes by the woodchopper killing another character. However, this does not happen in this modern version.
In the end of this version, the woodchopper carries out the act of:

Little Red Riding Hood’s mother mentions a special compassionate mission exemption form (l. 7).

This form includes a permission to perform the following action:

This modern version of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood addresses different social issues.
One of these issues is:

Titles of books might help readers create images in their minds.
The title of Angelou’s book which contains an image that relates directly to confinement is:

Maya Angelou’s strategy to deal with racial injustice in America was to call it by its right name (l. 13-14).
The action that best shows her adoption of such strategy is:

Maya Angelou was a writer of both poetry and prose.
According to the text, she wrote the following types of prose:

I loved and admired Angelou, (l. 9)
The fragment above hints at the purpose of the text, which is an exemplar of genre known as eulogy.
The purpose of this genre can be described as:

According to the author, Chico Buarque de Holanda was an expert in the art of writing songs with double meanings.

He did that with the following aim: