Questõesde UFRGS 2018 sobre Inglês
Which of the alternatives below could replace
the phrase closing in on (l. 34) as used in the
text?
Consider the following propositions for
rephrasing the clause It could be argued
that the answer is one (l. 19).
I - One might argue that the answer is one.
II - You could say that the answer is one.
III- They should argue that the answer is one.
If applied to the text, which ones would be
correct and keep the literal meaning?
Consider the following propositions for rephrasing the clause It could be argued that the answer is one (l. 19).
I - One might argue that the answer is one.
II - You could say that the answer is one.
III- They should argue that the answer is one.
If applied to the text, which ones would be correct and keep the literal meaning?
Consider the following propositions for
rephrasing the sentence The attacks were
masterminded by Osama bin Laden in an
attempt to intimidate the United States
and unite Muslims for a restoration of the
caliphate (l. 09-12).
I - Attempting to intimidate the United States
and unite Muslims for a restoration of the
caliphate, Osama bin Laden has
masterminded the attacks.
II - Osama bin Laden masterminded the
attacks in an attempt to intimidate the
United States and unite Muslims for a
restoration of the caliphate.
III- In an attempt to intimidate the United
States and unite Muslims for a restoration
of the caliphate, the attacks have been
masterminded by Osama bin Laden.
If applied to the text, which ones would be
correct and keep the literal meaning?
Consider the following propositions for rephrasing the sentence The attacks were masterminded by Osama bin Laden in an attempt to intimidate the United States and unite Muslims for a restoration of the caliphate (l. 09-12).
I - Attempting to intimidate the United States and unite Muslims for a restoration of the caliphate, Osama bin Laden has masterminded the attacks.
II - Osama bin Laden masterminded the attacks in an attempt to intimidate the United States and unite Muslims for a restoration of the caliphate.
III- In an attempt to intimidate the United States and unite Muslims for a restoration of the caliphate, the attacks have been masterminded by Osama bin Laden.
If applied to the text, which ones would be correct and keep the literal meaning?
Consider the following propositions for
rephrasing the fragment of sentence the
south tower after burning for an hour and
two minutes (l. 06-07).
I - the south tower after having been burning
for an hour and two minutes
II - the south tower after it was burning for an
hour and two minutes
III- the south tower after it had been burning
for an hour and two minutes
If applied to the text, which ones would be
correct and keep the literal meaning?
Consider the following propositions for rephrasing the fragment of sentence the south tower after burning for an hour and two minutes (l. 06-07).
I - the south tower after having been burning for an hour and two minutes
II - the south tower after it was burning for an hour and two minutes
III- the south tower after it had been burning for an hour and two minutes
If applied to the text, which ones would be correct and keep the literal meaning?
Mark the statements below T (true) or F (false)
according to the text.
( ) The semantic conflict between our inner and
outer worlds frames the thesis of the text.
( ) Semantics provides undisputed evidence to
the claim that 9/11 comprised two events.
( ) The author suggests that the amounts
insured determine the importance of 9/11
as an event.
( ) The legal dispute ensuing 9/11 aimed to
determine either the oneness or the twoness
of the event.
The correct sequence of filling in the
parentheses, from top to bottom, is
Mark the statements below T (true) or F (false) according to the text.
( ) The semantic conflict between our inner and outer worlds frames the thesis of the text.
( ) Semantics provides undisputed evidence to the claim that 9/11 comprised two events.
( ) The author suggests that the amounts insured determine the importance of 9/11 as an event.
( ) The legal dispute ensuing 9/11 aimed to determine either the oneness or the twoness of the event.
The correct sequence of filling in the parentheses, from top to bottom, is
Consider the following statements about the
text.
I - To take 9/11 as a single event ensues not
only a smaller reimbursement from the
insurance company, but also the
acknowledgement of Osama bin Laden as
the mastermind of the terrorist attacks.
II - Larry Silverstein’s attorneys’ attempt to pin
9/11 as two events so as to collect twice
as much the insurance reimbursement
verges on impudence, since it gives way to
frivolous discussions concerning a
catastrophe.
III- The text states that there is nothing simple
about semantics because the meaning of
the words we use to encompass reality are
neither fixed nor unchanging, which allows
several valid interpretations.
Which ones are correct according to the text?
Consider the following statements about the text.
I - To take 9/11 as a single event ensues not only a smaller reimbursement from the insurance company, but also the acknowledgement of Osama bin Laden as the mastermind of the terrorist attacks.
II - Larry Silverstein’s attorneys’ attempt to pin 9/11 as two events so as to collect twice as much the insurance reimbursement verges on impudence, since it gives way to frivolous discussions concerning a catastrophe.
III- The text states that there is nothing simple about semantics because the meaning of the words we use to encompass reality are neither fixed nor unchanging, which allows several valid interpretations.
Which ones are correct according to the text?
Select the alternative that adequately fills in
the gap in line 45.
Select the alternative that adequately fills in
the gaps in lines 01, 18, 22 and 46 in this same
order.
A palavra foibles (l. 60) pode ser substituída,
sem prejuízo do sentido empregado no texto,
por
Considere as possibilidades de reescrita do
segmento methodically learning it is key
to her rise (l. 44).
I - it is key to her rise methodically learning
II - to learn methodically is key to her rise
III- learning it methodically is key to her rise
Quais poderiam substituir o segmento destacado,
sem prejuízo do sentido original e da correção
gramatical?
Considere as possibilidades de reescrita do segmento methodically learning it is key to her rise (l. 44).
I - it is key to her rise methodically learning
II - to learn methodically is key to her rise
III- learning it methodically is key to her rise
Quais poderiam substituir o segmento destacado, sem prejuízo do sentido original e da correção gramatical?
A oração subordinada Armed with a
knowledge of common linguistic sound
changes (l. 33-34) refere-se
Associe as palavras da coluna da esquerda aos
seus respectivos sinônimos, na coluna da direita,
de acordo com o sentido que têm no texto.
( ) garnered (l. 01)
( ) look down on (l. 43)
( ) ropy (l. 46)
( ) strive (l. 61)
1. despise
2. earned
3. old-fashioned
4. observe
5. poor
6. endeavor
7. celebrated
8. aim
A sequência correta de preenchimento dos
parênteses, de cima para baixo, é
Associe as palavras da coluna da esquerda aos seus respectivos sinônimos, na coluna da direita, de acordo com o sentido que têm no texto.
( ) garnered (l. 01)
( ) look down on (l. 43)
( ) ropy (l. 46)
( ) strive (l. 61)
1. despise
2. earned
3. old-fashioned
4. observe
5. poor
6. endeavor
7. celebrated
8. aim
A sequência correta de preenchimento dos
parênteses, de cima para baixo, é
Considere as possibilidades de reescrita do
segmento Inspired by fictional languages
such as those in the Star Wars films,
Peterson made Dothraki and Valyrian as
rich and realistic as possible.
I - Peterson, inspired by fictional languages
such as those in the Star Wars films, made
Dothraki and Valyrian as rich and realistic
as possible.
II - Being as rich and realistic as possible,
Peterson made Dothraki and Valyrian
inspired by fictional languages such as
those in the Star Wars films.
III- Fictional languages in the Star Wars films
inspired Peterson to make Dothraki and
Valyrian as rich and realistic as possible.
Quais poderiam substituir o segmento destacado,
sem prejuízo do sentido original e da correção
gramatical?
Considere as possibilidades de reescrita do segmento Inspired by fictional languages such as those in the Star Wars films, Peterson made Dothraki and Valyrian as rich and realistic as possible.
I - Peterson, inspired by fictional languages such as those in the Star Wars films, made Dothraki and Valyrian as rich and realistic as possible.
II - Being as rich and realistic as possible, Peterson made Dothraki and Valyrian inspired by fictional languages such as those in the Star Wars films.
III- Fictional languages in the Star Wars films inspired Peterson to make Dothraki and Valyrian as rich and realistic as possible.
Quais poderiam substituir o segmento destacado, sem prejuízo do sentido original e da correção gramatical?
Assinale com V (verdadeiro) ou F (falso) as
afirmações abaixo, acerca do texto.
( ) O autor considera Peterson tão talentoso
quanto Tolkien em termos de criação de
línguas ficcionais.
( ) As línguas criadas soam estrangeiras por
contrariar padrões fonológicos da língua
inglesa.
( ) A parte mais fácil da criação das línguas,
segundo o autor, é dar conta da etimologia
das palavras.
( ) O autor considera improvável que, em uma
sociedade sexista como a de Game of
Thrones, as línguas não delimitem
claramente os papéis de gênero.
A sequência correta de preenchimento dos
parênteses, de cima para baixo, é
Assinale com V (verdadeiro) ou F (falso) as afirmações abaixo, acerca do texto.
( ) O autor considera Peterson tão talentoso quanto Tolkien em termos de criação de línguas ficcionais.
( ) As línguas criadas soam estrangeiras por contrariar padrões fonológicos da língua inglesa.
( ) A parte mais fácil da criação das línguas, segundo o autor, é dar conta da etimologia das palavras.
( ) O autor considera improvável que, em uma sociedade sexista como a de Game of Thrones, as línguas não delimitem claramente os papéis de gênero.
A sequência correta de preenchimento dos parênteses, de cima para baixo, é
De acordo com o texto, o realismo da série
Game of Thrones pode ser atribuído
Considere as seguintes propostas de reescrita para o trecho But a slippery, porous slate no
school-room or cottage roof could find use for (l. 36-38).
I - But a slippery, porous slate for which no school-room or cottage could find use
II - But a slippery, porous slate that no school-room or cottage could find use for
III- But a slippery, porous slate who no school-room or cottage could find use for
Quais poderiam substituir o segmento destacado, sem prejuízo do sentido literal e da correção
gramatical?
Considere as seguintes propostas de reescrita para o trecho But a slippery, porous slate no school-room or cottage roof could find use for (l. 36-38).
I - But a slippery, porous slate for which no school-room or cottage could find use
II - But a slippery, porous slate that no school-room or cottage could find use for
III- But a slippery, porous slate who no school-room or cottage could find use for
Quais poderiam substituir o segmento destacado, sem prejuízo do sentido literal e da correção gramatical?
Considere os seguintes sentidos possíveis para a palavra slate.
I - A piece of rock laminated into shingles, used for roofing or siding.
II - A tablet used for writing on.
III- A list of candidates for nomination or election.
Quais desses sentidos podem ser atribuídos à palavra slate, conforme empregada no segundo
parágrafo do texto?
Considere os seguintes sentidos possíveis para a palavra slate.
I - A piece of rock laminated into shingles, used for roofing or siding.
II - A tablet used for writing on.
III- A list of candidates for nomination or election.
Quais desses sentidos podem ser atribuídos à palavra slate, conforme empregada no segundo parágrafo do texto?