Questõesde PUC - RS 2016 sobre Inglês

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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Orações Relativas e pronomes relativos | Relative clauses and relative pronouns, Pronomes | Pronouns

In picture 3, the pronoun “that” could have been omitted without a change in meaning. Mark the alternative in which “that” can NOT be omitted.


A
I didn’t realize that Mafalda had gone to hospital.
B
Mafalda is the girl that suffered an accident.
C
Mafalda thinks that she’s in trouble now.
D
Everybody knows that being in hospital can be hard.
E
The truck driver never thought that he could run over someone.
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Voz Ativa e Passiva | Passive and Active Voice

INSTRUCTION: To answer question, consider the passage below (lines 24-26).

In London, they are also creating a 37-screen pop-up cinema, one screen to showcase each of Shakespeare’s plays.

The correct alternative to demonstrate the passive voice structure for the sentence above is


A
In London, it will also be created a 37-screen pop-up cinema, one screen to showcase each of Shakespeare’s plays.
B
In London, a 37-screen pop-up cinema, one screen to showcase each of Shakespeare’s plays, will also be created.
C
In London, a 37-screen pop-up cinema is also creating one screen to showcase each of Shakespeare’s plays.
D
In London, a 37-screen pop-up cinema is also being created, one screen to showcase each of Shakespeare’s plays.
E
In London, one screen to showcase each of Shakespeare’s plays is also been created, a 37-screen pop-up cinema.
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Aspectos linguísticos | Linguistic aspects, Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The pairs of phrases below belong to the same semantic field, EXCEPT for


A
anniversary (line 17) – birthday
B
playwright (line 19) – invoice
C
pop-up (line 25) – temporary
D
showcase (line 25) – attraction
E
scripts (line 40) – copies
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

After reading the text, one can conclude that Shakespeare’s works became evident due to his


A
lectures and writings.
B
theaters and properties.
C
colleagues and chums.
D
family and acquaintances.
E
exhibitions and performances.
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Palavras conectivas | Connective words

In pictures 3, 5 and 6, the expressions that, respectively, fit in the blanks are


A
It – Unless – must
B
How – Since – need
C
It – Although – must
D
It – Besides – ought to
E
How – Whether – have to
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

De acordo com os quadrinhos 5, 6 e 8, Mafalda demonstra estar, respectivamente,


A
guilty – bored – full
B
deceived – worried – starving
C
stressed – pleased – conceited
D
relieved – satisfied – surprised
E
grateful – resigned – indignant
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Grau dos adjetivos | Adjective degrees, Adjetivos | Adjectives

Comparative forms, such as “better” and “brighter” (picture 2), can be used in different constructions to convey different ideas. In which alternative below is the comparative form being used to express parallel increase?


A
Which is healthier for Mafalda, soup or sandwich? 
B
The more Mafalda eats soup, the stronger she gets.
C
According to Mafalda, little birds sing better than ever.
D
For Mafalda, intravenous feeding is as tasty as soup. 
E
Mafalda thinks the soup today is worse than it was yesterday
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

INSTRUCTION: Read text 1 and the statements about it to solve question .

I. Shakespeare died in his early 50s.

II. Stratford is one of the places where Shakespeare dwelled in.

III. People from Stratford believe Shakespeare to have been loyal to the city.

IV. Every theater around Great Britain will be praising Shakespeare throughout 2016.


A
I and II.
B
I and III.
C
 II and III.
D
II and IV.
E
III and IV.
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms

In the text, the word “scribbled” (line 40) is closest in meaning to


A
drawn.
B
scraped.
C
scrawled.
D
pictured.
E
illustrated.
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The word “except” (line 23) could be replaced, without a change in its meaning, by


A
save.
B
rather.
C
though.
D
instead.
E
in spite of.
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Read the statements below and write

1. for text 1 only
2. for text 2 only
3. for both texts

( ) The text warns against hasty assertions.
( ) The text is conceived in a persuasive style.
( ) The text makes someone’s annoyance explicit.
( ) The text involves the concept of brainwashing.
( ) The text resorts to illustration to enhance the arguments.

The correct top-down sequence to fill in the brackets is


A
1 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 2
B
1 – 2 – 1 – 2 – 3
C
2 – 1 – 3 – 3 – 1
D
2 – 3 – 2 – 1 – 3
E
3 – 2 – 1 – 2 – 2
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the text, the word “hunch” (line 13) is related to an idea of


A
reason.
B
intuition.
C
definition.
D
explanation.
E
recollection.
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Tempos Verbais | Verb Tenses, Vocabulário | Vocabulary

All alternatives below present the meaning that the verbs/ verb phrases have in the text, EXCEPT for:

Verbs/Verb phrases Meaning in the text


A

spurred (line 06) pushed

B

lingers (line 09) remains for a time

C

springs (line 20) haunts

D

was whisked off (line 22) was taken away fast

E

not to self-indulge (lines 42 and 43) not to relish oneself

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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Orações condicionais | Conditional Clauses

Consider the passage below (lines 39 and 40), which presents a conditional structure:
“But if they arrive on your given hour, you must be there…”
Which alternative below announces, using a correct structure, an unreal situation in relation to the fact mentioned above?


A
Had they arrived on your given hour, you’d have been there…
B
If they’d arrived on your given hour, you’d have being there…
C
Had they arrived on your given hour, you’d must be there…
D
If they arrived on your given hour, you’d have been there…
E
If they’d arrive on your given hour, you’d have being there…
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Preposições | Prepositions

The correct prepositions to fill in blanks 1, 2 and 3 in text 2 are, respectively,


A
after – on – to
B
while – by – of
C
besides – in – for
D
towards – of – to
E
through – for – for
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Read the phrases related to the method advertised in text 2.
I. Struggling to slim down.
II. Ceasing to crave caloric foods.
III. Fostering weight loss.
IV. Keeping track of your money
According to text 2, one can infer that the only pieces of information that are NOT involved in the method recommended are


A
I and II.
B
I and IV.
C
II and III.
D
II and IV.
E
III and IV.
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Tempos Verbais | Verb Tenses, Futuro simples | Simple future

In the text, the use of the word “will” in “will power” conveys the same idea as in


A
His will was not found after the event.
B
It was all settled because he had left a will!
C
They think it will bring about all the issues again.
D
Men of good will are not that common these days.
E
She might return the proceeds, but nobody else will.
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Tempos Verbais | Verb Tenses, Infinitivo e gerúndio | Infinitive and gerund, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text, the verb structures that fill in the blanks in lines 02, 11 and 19 are, respectively,


A
miss – consider – test
B
miss – to consider – test
C
missed – considering – tested
D
missing – to consider – testing
E
missing – considering – testing
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

After reading text 1, one can conclude the author’s intention is to


A
confirm athletes’ use of drugs.
B
defend one athlete’s use of drugs.
C
call athletes’ attention to dangerous drugs.
D
inform people about athletes’ hard routines.
E
attract people’s attention to one athlete’s lifestyle.
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PUC - RS 2016 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Consider the statements below and mark T (True) or F (False), according to the text.
( ) Armitstead’s peers doubt she has been clean for competing.
( ) The author states throughout the text that he is not in favor of drug tests.
( ) The author is grateful he is no longer subjected to drug tests.
( ) Olympic athletes end up carrying a burden because of cheaters.
The alternative that shows the top-down correct sequence is:


A
F – T – T – F
B
F – F – T – T
C
T – F – F – T
D
T – T – F – T
E
T – F – T – F