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PUC - RS 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

All the words below are related to the phrasal verb “ducked out” (line 20), EXCEPT

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A
stop.
B
quit.
C
slip away.
D
step out.
E
see through.
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PUC - RS 2014 - Inglês - Pronomes e adjetivos possessivos | Possessive pronouns and adjectives, Pronome possessivo substantivo | Possessive pronoun, Pronomes | Pronouns

Fill in the gaps with the suitable pronouns

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A
my – she – her – his
B
my – it – our – its
C
his – it – his – her
D
his – he – his – its
E
its – he – our – our
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PUC - RS 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

A leitura da tirinha acima permite afirmar que

I. Calvin esculpe bonecos de neve com o propósito de vê-los derreter.
II. Calvin considera a escultura de neve uma representação da brevidade da vida.
III. Calvin e Haroldo discordam sobre o conceito de arte.
IV. há uma terceira voz que zomba de Calvin e seu boneco de neve.

As afirmativas corretas são, apenas,

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A
I e II.
B
I e III.
C
II e III.
D
II e IV.
E
III e IV.
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PUC - RS 2014 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms

The word “AS” on the third frame conveys the same meaning of

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A
like.
B
although.
C
so.
D
while.
E
when.
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PUC - RS 2014 - Inglês - Prefixos e sufixos | Prefixes and suffixes

The “-er” ending in “fercer” (line 22) has the same function in

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A
player.
B
seeker.
C
gamer.
D
funnier.
E
developer.
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PUC - RS 2014 - Inglês - Aspectos linguísticos | Linguistic aspects, Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms

The expression “haven’t spent any money” (line 07) can be substituted, without a change in meaning, by

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A
haven’t spent nothing.
B
haven’t spent no money.
C
have spent some money.
D
have spent something.
E
have spent nothing.
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PUC - RS 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the third and fourth paragraphs, what may come as a surprise?

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A
Seven out of ten gamers reach the last levels without purchasing from the dealer.
B
Seven out of ten gamers can only reach the last levels by purchasing from the dealer.
C
Hardcore gamers strongly criticize the developers for exploring King’s puzzler
D
Hardcore gamers are responsible for attacking a few developers of this game.
E
A few developers have been under attack by hardcore gamers for exploiting players.
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PUC - RS 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

A palavra “does” (line 16) é utilizada para

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A
retomar a ideia introduzida por “feel” (linha 14).
B
questionar a ideia introduzida por “nudges” (linha 15).
C
substituir a palavra “players” (linha 15).
D
completar o sentido da palavra “purchases” (linha 16).
E
introduzir a explicação iniciada por “but” (linha 16).
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PUC - RS 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the author, the reason why hardcore gamers’ opinion on Candy Crush players is “snobbery of the worst kind” (line 13) is that

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A
Candy Crush is sometimes aggressive and diffcult.
B
Candy Crush leads to in-app purchases.
C
casual gamers can’t choose other games.
D
casual gamers can’t tap buy-buttons.
E
Candy Crush makes its players give up.
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PUC - RS 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text, it is possible to say that

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A
any player can reach the last level of the game without spending money.
B
the author agrees with the ones who believe it is impossible to reach the last level without paying for it.
C
the author teaches advanced gamers how they can get to the highest level of the game.
D
it is unlikely for most of the gamers to be successful in scoping the fnal level.
E
t is aimed at making players aware of the hurdles to get to the highest level.
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PUC - RS 2011 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Pela expressão “it’s just as strong or weak today as it was a week ago” ( lines 09-10) entende-se que a economia da Suécia

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A
está tão forte hoje como na semana passada.
B
está mais fraca do que estava na semana passada.
C
apresenta uma variação significativa, semana após semana.
D
depende das oscilações das ações.
E
aposta tanto na fraqueza como na força de seu mercado.
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PUC - RS 2011 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The dictionary definition for the term “stock” ( line 04) that best fits its use in the text is

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A
a supply of goods that is available for sale.
B
the value of shares.
C
farm animals that are kept for their meat, wool, etc.
D
the type of family or ancestors.
E
the degree to which something is respected.
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PUC - RS 2011 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The expression “to be headed for”, as used in line 01, is semanticaly related to

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A
meeting a deadline.
B
organizing things.
C
leading something.
D
being at the top.
E
moving forward.
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PUC - RS 2011 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Text 2

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A
deals with an economical situation.
B
identifies all that Swedish companies produce.
C
clarifies the meaning of terms in Economics.
D
advises citizens to make investments.
E
describes the exact financial situation of Sweden.
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PUC - RS 2011 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms

Without a change in meaning, the term “much” ( line 13) can be substituted by

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A
very.
B
many.
C
far .
D
some.
E
as.
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PUC - RS 2011 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

From the character’s explanation, the most probable answer to the question in lines 18-19 is

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A
No, that’s really important.
B
Yes, Stock Exchange rates vary.
C
No, the dropping of exchange rates could make a difference.
D
Yes, the economy depends on it.
E
Definitely notDefinitely not.
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PUC - RS 2011 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the second paragraph, exercising power can be

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A
the result of psychological changes.
B
conducive to frustrations.
C
helpful to evaluate other people.
D
both important and misleading.
E
necessary to face the facts of life.
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PUC - RS 2011 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary

The terms in the text that express positive characteristics are all of the ones below, EXCEPT

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A
assertive ( line 07).
B
powerful ( line 08).
C
manipulable ( line 14).
D
praiseworthy ( line 15).
E
efficient ( ine 16).
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PUC - RS 2011 - Inglês - Tempos Verbais | Verb Tenses, Adjetivos | Adjectives, Substantivos: definição e tipos | Nouns: definition and types, Artigos definido e indefinidos | Definite and indefinite articles, Preposições | Prepositions, Advérbios e conjunções | Adverbs and conjunctions, Pronomes | Pronouns

De acordo com seu uso no texto, pertencem à mesma categoria gramatical os termos da alternativa

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A
according ( line 02) – sensation ( line 04).
B
temporary ( line 04) – lacking ( line 06).
C
assertive ( line 07) – exercising ( line 11).
D
notable ( line 12) – unfavorably ( line 13).
E
praiseworthy ( ine 15) – efficient ( ine 16).
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PUC - RS 2011 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text,

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A
not following what psychologists believe can be very frustrating.
B
there are ways one may learn to be more confident.
C
by giving orders one lives a tiring and problematic life.
D
not everyone takes psychological changes into consideration.
E
powerful people are manipulable.