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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The comparison established between Mr. Manfoush and the legendary character Robin Hood in the fragment “People see him as a sort of Robin Hood character” (lines 73-74) is due to the fact that

A
people don’t believe in his existence, as they think Robin Hood was a legend.
B
most international organizations regard Mr Manfoush as a generous person.
C
some people are thankful to him for food supply and protection.
D
Mr Manfoush’s militia is the only force now opposing the rebels in the region.
E
Mr Manfoush takes money from wealthy people and gives it to the needy ones.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to paragraph 7 (lines 63-70), one can state that

A
Mr. Manfoush is currently the wealthiest and most powerful man in the whole Syria.
B
Mr. Manfoush’s wealth has been incorrectly estimated by international organizations.
C
the precise amount of Mr. Manfoush’s wealth is unknown to the international community.
D
Most people are now convinced that Mr. Manfoush is not as rich as they used to think some time ago.
E
Mr. Manfoush is now so rich that his militia and workforce are paid as much as rebel commanders pay their fighters.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to paragraph 6 (lines 56-62), Mr. Manfoush’s profits increased even more because

A
bakeries and local councils were forced to buy cheese from him at very high prices.
B
the prices of his goods started to decrease as never before inside the rebel enclave.
C
his goods became more expensive outside the rebel enclave than they were inside the enclave.
D
he began making currency exchange for international organizations established in the enclave.
E
hard currency became more expensive in Eastern Ghouta.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The phrase “such competition” (line 51) in the context of the paragraph in which it is inserted refers to the competition between the

A
Damascus residents and the corrupt soldiers.
B
wealthy traders and the official Syrian regime.
C
profits of Mr. Manfoush and those of his patrons in the regime.
D
prices charged by Mr. Manfoush and those charged in Damascus.
E
goods provided by the rebels and those provided by Mr. Manfoush.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

From the fragment “When these peaked in the winter of 2003, […], Mr. Manfoush’s profits - and those of his patrons in the regime – rocketed.” (lines 40-48), one can infer that

A
Mr. Manfoush’s fortune increased after the winter of 2003.
B
The killing of 1,400 people in 2003 made Mr. Manfoush’s profits decrease.
C
Mr. Manfoush’s profits shrinked due to the sarin gas attack in 2003.
D
Mr. Manfoush’s patrons in the regime became richer than he did after 2003.
E
After 2003, Mr. Manfoush had to deal with competition to import food and other necessities.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to paragraph 4 (lines 25-37), the deal Mr. Manfoush made with the Syrian regime included

A
selling cheap milk in the city of Damascus.
B
passing on part of his profits to the government.
C
opening a chain of bakeries to feed the famished citizens.
D
reinvesting a share of his profits to provide for the needy population.
E
buying dairy machinery from impoverished farmers to help them survive.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Based on the information presented in paragraph 3 (lines 17-24), one can say that all the issues below contributed to Mr. Manfoush’s wealth from 2003 onwards, EXCEPT the

A
tightening of the siege of Eastern Ghouta.
B
decrease of the price of milk inside the enclave.
C
presence of regime forces around Eastern Ghouta.
D
huge consumption of meat and cheese by the rebel forces.
E
isolation of Eastern Ghouta farmers in relation to their customers.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The fragment “This has proved effective at isolating, containing and stranding rebel redoubts into submission without consuming too much of the regime’s dwindling manpower. The sieges have generated lots of money, too” (lines 12 -16) is structured by

A
definition.
B
classification
C
time sequence.
D
cause and effect
E
comparison and contrast.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the subtitle of the text “For Syria’s new elite, peace might be bad for business” the implied idea is that peace is

A
possibly bad for business.
B
necessarily bad for business.
C
certainly bad for business.
D
certainly important for business.
E
urgently necessary for business.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The main objective of the text is to

A
blame the new Syrian business elite for the general economic breakdown of the country.
B
criticize the implications of the Syrian tactics of town blockades to the welfare of dairy farmers.
C
claim that affluent Syrian traders must be held responsible for the government’s huge deficits.
D
warn the international community about the excessive empowerment of greedy Syrian militia.
E
discuss how Syrian war tactics have benefited some traders and generated a new business elite.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The word “dominant” in the fragment “whiteboards are still a dominant method for creative stimulation and collaborating.” (lines 90-91), most nearly means

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

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leading
B
striking
C
radical
D
dynamic
E
conventional
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The reader can infer that the attitude the writer takes towards the usefulness of paper is one of

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
scorn
B
irony
C
amusement
D
indifference
E
appreciation
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Check the correct option in terms of reference:

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
“these” (line 8) refers to “spreadsheets and fancy smartphone apps (line 4).
B
“those” (line 48) refers to “researchers” (line 46).
C
“It” (line 60) refers to “notepad” (line 58).
D
“which” (line 64) refers to “thousand words” (line 64).
E
“them” (line 77) refers to “customers” (line 76).
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Professor Arvind Malhotra’s argument in paragraph 6 (lines 80-91) that “getting your hands dirty” (lines 81-82) enhances creativity, finds echo in Amy Jones’s creation of “an impressive artwork” (line 75), in high-technology companies’ usage of whiteboards (line 88) and in Angela Ceberano’s preference in creating “her own systems” (lines 94-95).

It is possible to affirm that the common denominator of the above examples is that

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
teamwork is essential for launching innovation.
B
a hands-on approach is where we sharpen our expertise.
C
multitasking is associated with creativity.
D
apps are pointless for enhancing creativity.
E
electronic gadgets are indispensable for enhancing creativity.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In paragraph 5 (lines 66-79), the author tells the story of Amy Jones, creator of an online enterprise named Map your Progress, which sprung from her personal problem: a $26,000 credit card debt. The proverb which best applies to Jones’s experience is

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
“Strike while the iron is hot.”
B
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.”
C
“The pen is mightier than the sword.”
D
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
E
“First things first.”
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Based on the fragment of the text “Other findings show that pen and paper have an edge over the keyboard.” (lines 41-42), one can say that

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
some researchers believe that technology is more user-friendly than analogical media.
B
some studies demonstrate that pen and paper are a little more advantageous than apps.
C
pen and paper are on the edge of a revolution in terms of usability.
D
technological and analogical media should be used together.
E
pen and paper are absolutely useless nowadays.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

From the fragment of the text “There are so many apps out there and I’ve tried and really given them a go, doing those to-do lists of having your priorities or brain storming using lots of different apps, but when I get a pen and paper, or when I’m using my old-fashioned diary and pen, it just feels more flexible to me. I can always pull it out. I can focus.” (lines 17-23), one can say that Ceberano

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
has approved the majority of the apps she has tested so far.
B
to-do lists and brain storming are activities she can’t stand doing.
C
has given up using her pens and notepads, as she couldn’t focus.
D
has tried different apps, but she thinks taking notes is more practical.
E
can only focus on her projects if she organizes them using pen and paper.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the fragment of the text “While technology can certainly provide an edge for certain tasks, digital overload is a real and growing concern.” (lines 29-31), the conjunction “while” conveys an idea of

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
simultaneity
B
time sequence
C
addition of ideas
D
exemplification
E
opposition of ideas
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Based on the meanings expressed in the text, it is correct to affirm that

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
“stack” (line 7) and pile are synonyms.
B
“overload” (line 31) and overburden are antonyms.
C
“doodle” (line 54) cannot be replaced by scribble.
D
“huge” (line 70) means the same as beautiful.
E
“spark” (line 80) and discourage are synonyms.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The author’s main objective in this text is to

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A
trace back the reasons that led to the omnipresence of apps in people’s lives.
B
prove that apps have entirely supplanted the use of analogical organizing tools.
C
list some characteristics that make technological tools necessary in users’ routine.
D
defend the idea that in spite of the proliferation of technology, simpler tools are still appealing.
E
highlight the fact that those who take written notes have a better understanding of the material they register.