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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

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

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.

A
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

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

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

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

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

The message contained in the fragment “It’s not that you suddenly become the next Buddha, but you do become a little bit wiser.” (lines 87-88) is that people

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

A
can always improve their personal skills.
B
need to keep their feelings to themselves.
C
will never learn how to find balance in life.
D
must learn how to define their top priorities.
E
ought to try their best to become more self-controlled.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms

Concerning the vocabulary used in the text, one may affirm that

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

A
“thoughtful” (line 4) and careless are synonyms.
B
“foster” (line 19) and cultivate express similar ideas
C
“assess” (line 31) and estimate express opposite ideas.
D
“unpredictable” (line 76) and uncertain are antonyms.
E
“juggle” (line 84) can be replaced by eliminate.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the fragment “But the complexity should not stop us from trying.” (lines 85-86), the author expresses a(n)

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

A
threat.
B
ability.
C
possibility.
D
permission.
E
recommendation.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Advérbios e conjunções | Adverbs and conjunctions

The boldfaced expression introduces an idea of TIME in

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

A
“Although intelligence helps,…..” (line 5)
B
“So why the difference in different situations?” (line 37
C
“…while considering all the options.” (line 52)
D
“…as if they were watching events as a fly on the wall.”(lines 62-63)
E
“…unpredictable interruptions such as getting the flu…” (lines 76-77)
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Aspectos linguísticos | Linguistic aspects

In the fragment “People were taught to take a different perspective by imagining they were taking a bird’s-eye-view of the situation…” (lines 60-62), the expression “taking a bird’s-eye-view” can be replaced, without a change in meaning, by

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

A
“taking a methodological look at something”.
B
“taking an unhurried look at something”.
C
“taking a leisurely look at something”.
D
“taking an overall look at something”.
E
“taking a quick look at something”.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

After carrying out different research experiments on wise reasoning, Igor Grossman concludes that

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

A
ignoring other people’s problems is an act of wisdom.
B
wise people are the ones who are able to predict the future.
C
self-distancing from a problem will undermine wise reasoning.
D
wisdom may vary according to the context in which one is inserted.
E
pessimistic people never recognise the limits of their own knowledge
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to Robert Sternberg, wise people are those who can

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

A
keep their own self-interest under strict control.
B
accomplish several mental tasks at the same time.
C
distinguish between short-term and long-term goals.
D
learn from the constant changes in the domestic environment.
E
reach emotional stability when confronted with a terrible dilemma.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the fragment “And how did you work out what to do?” (lines 25-26), “work out” means to

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

A
invent.
B
devise.
C
discard.
D
anticipate.
E
remember.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

When discussing the benefits associated with wise reasoning, the author mentions all items below, EXCEPT

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

A
enhanced happiness.
B
greater life fulfillment.
C
improved relationships.
D
higher intelligence levels.
E
increased life expectancy.
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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The communicative intention of the text is to

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

A
correlate personality traits with the level of wisdom.
B
suggest that wisdom is a hereditary personality trait.
C
indicate that wisdom and intelligence are strictly connected.
D
give hope to those people who are upset about their lifestyles.
E
argue that wisdom is a kind of knowledge that may be learned.