Questões UFMG sobre Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

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UFMG 2007 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text, we can say that people who believe in this kind of scam probably think

TEXT 2 - Questions from 37 to 40

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A

the scam sender can’t protect them from any danger

B

their native country should control citizens’ profts.

C

they are dealing with corrupt and dangerous people.

D

they may eventually get fnancial advantage easily.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text, whenever public power is used for illegal purposes,

Read the texts carefully and then choose the alternative which
correctly completes the statement in each question.

TEXT 1 – Questions from 46 to 50

Political corruption

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_corruption#Bribery:_Bribe-takers_
and_bribe-givers Access: Apr. 2006.(Adapted)

A

crime activities are restricted.

B

personal benefits are reached.

C

political corruption is banned.

D

public advantage is achieved.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

A map was included in the text in order to show that corruption is a

Read the texts carefully and then choose the alternative which
correctly completes the statement in each question.

TEXT 1 – Questions from 46 to 50

Political corruption

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_corruption#Bribery:_Bribe-takers_
and_bribe-givers Access: Apr. 2006.(Adapted)

A

long banned enterprise.

B

government top secret.

C

few nations’ problem.

D

worldwide phenomenon.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text, the notion of corruption

Read the texts carefully and then choose the alternative which
correctly completes the statement in each question.

TEXT 1 – Questions from 46 to 50

Political corruption

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_corruption#Bribery:_Bribe-takers_
and_bribe-givers Access: Apr. 2006.(Adapted)

A

changes from place to place.

B

constitutes legal activities.

C

reflects the official elections.

D

results in racial profiling.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

“Racial profiling” (line 13) is mentioned in the text as a kind of practice

Read the texts carefully and then choose the alternative which
correctly completes the statement in each question.

TEXT 1 – Questions from 46 to 50

Political corruption

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_corruption#Bribery:_Bribe-takers_
and_bribe-givers Access: Apr. 2006.(Adapted)

A

difficult to categorize.

B

impossible to fight.

C

resultant from arrest.

D

seen as corruption.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

This text contains all the following topics, EXCEPT

TEXT 2 – Questions from 51 to 54

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Hennie van Vuuren, Institute for Security Studies
hvanvuuren@issct.org.za Access: Apr. 2006. (Adapted)

A

corruption effects.

B

army transactions.

C

research findings.

D

small irregularities.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The people studied in the survey were

TEXT 2 – Questions from 51 to 54

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Hennie van Vuuren, Institute for Security Studies
hvanvuuren@issct.org.za Access: Apr. 2006. (Adapted)

A

counsellors of justice.

B

officers in the police.

C

staff in security firms.

D

victims of illegal acts.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Voz Ativa e Passiva | Passive and Active Voice, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Whistleblower provisions could be interpreted as a means of

TEXT 2 – Questions from 51 to 54

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Hennie van Vuuren, Institute for Security Studies
hvanvuuren@issct.org.za Access: Apr. 2006. (Adapted)

A

committing crimes.

B

providing whistles.

C

reporting corruption.

D

rewarding reports.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The text argues that the best way to fight petty corruption is to

TEXT 2 – Questions from 51 to 54

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Hennie van Vuuren, Institute for Security Studies
hvanvuuren@issct.org.za Access: Apr. 2006. (Adapted)

A

conduct surveys.

B

give punishment.

C

interrupt services.

D

raise awareness.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The speaker in the cartoon is trying to

TEXT 3 – Questions 55 and 56

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http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=10842 - Access: Apr. 2006.

A

denounce his old enemies.

B

justify his corrupt actions.

C

promote his promising career.

D

ridicule his political opponents.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The speaker in the cartoon wants to say that it is all right to

TEXT 3 – Questions 55 and 56

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http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=10842 - Access: Apr. 2006.

A

favour his beloved ones.

B

get people to do his work.

C

show us how to be smart.

D

take friends out of business.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The cartoonist wants the reader to believe that Senator Krupt

TEXT 4 – Questions 57 and 58

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http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=1880 - Access: Apr. 2006.

A

has been paid by the press.

B

has done something wrong.

C

has gained people’s trust.

D

has got a rather unfair trial.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

We can say the speaker in the cartoon sounds

TEXT 5 – Questions 59 and 60

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http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/b/business_men.asp - Access: Apr. 2006.

A

curious.

B

friendly.

C

proud.

D

sorry.

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UFMG 2006 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The cartoon shows that a person can go out of prison if he

TEXT 5 – Questions 59 and 60

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http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/b/business_men.asp - Access: Apr. 2006.

A

calls for man’s justice.

B

has money for bribery.

C

makes good friends.

D

proves his innocence.

Questõesde UFMG sobre Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text, we can say that people who believe in this kind of scam probably think

According to the text, whenever public power is used for illegal purposes,

A map was included in the text in order to show that corruption is a

According to the text, the notion of corruption

“Racial profiling” (line 13) is mentioned in the text as a kind of practice

This text contains all the following topics, EXCEPT

The people studied in the survey were

Whistleblower provisions could be interpreted as a means of

The text argues that the best way to fight petty corruption is to

The speaker in the cartoon is trying to

The speaker in the cartoon wants to say that it is all right to

The cartoonist wants the reader to believe that Senator Krupt

We can say the speaker in the cartoon sounds

The cartoon shows that a person can go out of prison if he