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PUC - RS 2010 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The feeling embedded in the word Alas (line 19) is that of

INSTRUCTION: Answer question with information from text 2.


TEXT 2

The smell of rain on dry ground


QUINION, Michael. www.worldwidewords.org

(fragment)

A
sorrow.
B
relief.
C
danger.
D
fear.
E
loss.
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PUC - RS 2010 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Com base na leitura, conclui-se que o texto 2

INSTRUCTION: Answer question with information from text 2.


TEXT 2

The smell of rain on dry ground


QUINION, Michael. www.worldwidewords.org

(fragment)

A
compara a superfície das pedras com a superfície do solo.
B
sugere aquecer um óleo para comercializar.
C
comprova que os australianos trabalham com essências desde 1964.
D
explica o significado de uma palavra a partir da sua formação.
E
descreve a composição dos elementos de um óleo.
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PUC - RS 2010 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The issue raised in the second paragraph is that, through access to online media, physicians and medical institutions

INSTRUCTION: Answer question with information from text 1.


TEXT 1

(Source: The New England Journal of Medicine,

Number 7, August 13, 2009)

A
can have a close relationship with their patients.
B
use services which are meant to shield physicians from their patients.
C
ought to develop a network of friends to improve their services.
D
should consider maintaining professional distance.
E
would rather use Facebook to rapidly mobilize doctors and share their views on health policies.
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PUC - RS 2010 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The best title for this text would be

INSTRUCTION: Answer question with information from text 1.


TEXT 1

(Source: The New England Journal of Medicine,

Number 7, August 13, 2009)

A
The various uses of Facebook and other web sites.
B
Practicing Medicine in the age of social-networking web sites.
C
The role of technology in medical practice.
D
Crossing boundaries in clinical medicine in the 21st century.
E
The advantages of sharing medical knowledge.
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PUC - RS 2010 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

INSTRUCTION: Answer question based on statements I, II and III.

I. Doctors encourage their patients to learn about them on sites.

II. Social networking sites are creating new challenges for those who work in clinical settings.

III. The use of paging beepers is recommended for doctors to become visible.

The only statement(s) which has/have support from the text is/are

INSTRUCTION: Answer question with information from text 1.


TEXT 1

(Source: The New England Journal of Medicine,

Number 7, August 13, 2009)

A
I.
B
II.
C
I and II.
D
I and III.
E
II and III.
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PUC - RS 2010 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the information from text 1, we assume that the author is

INSTRUCTION: Answer question with information from text 1.


TEXT 1

(Source: The New England Journal of Medicine,

Number 7, August 13, 2009)

A
a professor of a Medical School.
B
a physician in training.
C

a medical journalist.

D
a doctor of a Medical School.
E
a college student.
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PUC - RS 2010 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary

The respective meaning of the verbs to prompt and to carve, according to their use in the text (line 13) is

INSTRUCTION: Answer question with information from text 1.


TEXT 1

(Source: The New England Journal of Medicine,

Number 7, August 13, 2009)

A

to volunteer to engrave

B

to start to struggle

C

to urge to shape

D

to dare to execute

E

to mention to insert

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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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, 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 - 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 - 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.