Questõesde UniCEUB sobre Inglês

InícioTodas as questões
1
1
Foram encontradas 27 questões
052e4148-da
UniCEUB 2019 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

    Consider an experiment by sociologist Devah Pager, who sent pairs of experimenters — one black and one white — to apply for 340 job ads in New York City. She gave them resumes altered to have identical qualifications. She gave them scripts so that the applicants said the same things when handing in their applications. She even dressed them alike. She found that black applicants got half the call backs that white applicants got with the same qualifications.
(Keith Payne. www.scientificamerican.com, 18.07.2019. Adaptado.)

The experiment results suggest the existence of

A
discrimination against unqualified people.
B
qualification disparities between applicants.
C
equal opportunity to black and white people.
D
race bias in the job market.
E
economic inequality due to merit.
05273ba8-da
UniCEUB 2019 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

De acordo com o último parágrafo, um argumento a favor da concepção científica da experiência fora do corpo é a

Leia o texto para responder à questao.

Is there a scientific explanation for
 out-of-body experiences?

     Imagine feeling as though you are floating above your body, looking down upon your physical self. Some argue that such out-of-body experiences (OBEs) prove that the conscious mind — or even the soul — can leave the body. Supporting this interpretation, people who have survived a near-death experience often recall experiencing this out-ofbody sensation — as if their spiritual essence had separated from their corporeal existence.
    However, the scientific explanation for OBEs is more terrestrial. Neuroscientists and psychologists believe it has to do with neural processes going wrong. In those who come close to death, such as cardiac arrest survivors, it is the lack of oxygen to the brain, and the release of certain neurochemicals triggered by trauma, that interferes with the sensory functions that support our usual feelings of embodiment. People’s recollections of seeing themselves from above — such as observing surgeons working on their body — could be a form of hallucination or false memory, as they try to make sense of their experiences.
    Researchers have induced out-of-body states in healthy volunteers simply by confusing their sensory systems. For instance, scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm asked volunteers to wear goggles that showed the perspective of a camera placed behind them (so that they could see themselves from behind). When a researcher prodded the camera with a baton at the same time as prodding the person’s chest, the volunteer had the sensation that they were floating behind their physical body. The fact it is possible to induce an OBE argues against more mystical explanations.
                            (Christian Jarret. www.sciencefocus.com, 2019. Adaptado.)
A
condição saudável dos voluntários.
B
confusão decorrente da sensação flutuante.
C
mudança de perspectiva.
D
possibilidade de indução da experiência.
E
fortificação do sistema sensorial.
052b0c77-da
UniCEUB 2019 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Look at the pictures of the advertising campaign created by Fosbury&Brothers.


The purpose of the campaign is to show that smoking

A
reduces life expectancy.
B
keeps you from falling asleep.
C
is linked to several diseases.
D
affects your physical performance.
E
increases the risk of lung cancer.
051e3967-da
UniCEUB 2019 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

O termo “however” torna explícita a relação entre o primeiro e segundo parágrafos e indica

Leia o texto para responder à questao.

Is there a scientific explanation for
 out-of-body experiences?

     Imagine feeling as though you are floating above your body, looking down upon your physical self. Some argue that such out-of-body experiences (OBEs) prove that the conscious mind — or even the soul — can leave the body. Supporting this interpretation, people who have survived a near-death experience often recall experiencing this out-ofbody sensation — as if their spiritual essence had separated from their corporeal existence.
    However, the scientific explanation for OBEs is more terrestrial. Neuroscientists and psychologists believe it has to do with neural processes going wrong. In those who come close to death, such as cardiac arrest survivors, it is the lack of oxygen to the brain, and the release of certain neurochemicals triggered by trauma, that interferes with the sensory functions that support our usual feelings of embodiment. People’s recollections of seeing themselves from above — such as observing surgeons working on their body — could be a form of hallucination or false memory, as they try to make sense of their experiences.
    Researchers have induced out-of-body states in healthy volunteers simply by confusing their sensory systems. For instance, scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm asked volunteers to wear goggles that showed the perspective of a camera placed behind them (so that they could see themselves from behind). When a researcher prodded the camera with a baton at the same time as prodding the person’s chest, the volunteer had the sensation that they were floating behind their physical body. The fact it is possible to induce an OBE argues against more mystical explanations.
                            (Christian Jarret. www.sciencefocus.com, 2019. Adaptado.)
A
consequência.
B
alternativa.
C
condição.
D
reiteração.
E
contraste.
052159ce-da
UniCEUB 2019 - Inglês - Tradução | Translation

No trecho do segundo parágrafo “People’s recollections of seeing themselves from above”, o termo sublinhado equivale, em português, a

Leia o texto para responder à questao.

Is there a scientific explanation for
 out-of-body experiences?

     Imagine feeling as though you are floating above your body, looking down upon your physical self. Some argue that such out-of-body experiences (OBEs) prove that the conscious mind — or even the soul — can leave the body. Supporting this interpretation, people who have survived a near-death experience often recall experiencing this out-ofbody sensation — as if their spiritual essence had separated from their corporeal existence.
    However, the scientific explanation for OBEs is more terrestrial. Neuroscientists and psychologists believe it has to do with neural processes going wrong. In those who come close to death, such as cardiac arrest survivors, it is the lack of oxygen to the brain, and the release of certain neurochemicals triggered by trauma, that interferes with the sensory functions that support our usual feelings of embodiment. People’s recollections of seeing themselves from above — such as observing surgeons working on their body — could be a form of hallucination or false memory, as they try to make sense of their experiences.
    Researchers have induced out-of-body states in healthy volunteers simply by confusing their sensory systems. For instance, scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm asked volunteers to wear goggles that showed the perspective of a camera placed behind them (so that they could see themselves from behind). When a researcher prodded the camera with a baton at the same time as prodding the person’s chest, the volunteer had the sensation that they were floating behind their physical body. The fact it is possible to induce an OBE argues against more mystical explanations.
                            (Christian Jarret. www.sciencefocus.com, 2019. Adaptado.)
A
lembranças.
B
pensamentos.
C
relatos.
D
intenções.
E
perspectivas.
0524566a-da
UniCEUB 2019 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

No trecho do segundo parágrafo “could be a form of hallucination”, o termo sublinhado implica

Leia o texto para responder à questao.

Is there a scientific explanation for
 out-of-body experiences?

     Imagine feeling as though you are floating above your body, looking down upon your physical self. Some argue that such out-of-body experiences (OBEs) prove that the conscious mind — or even the soul — can leave the body. Supporting this interpretation, people who have survived a near-death experience often recall experiencing this out-ofbody sensation — as if their spiritual essence had separated from their corporeal existence.
    However, the scientific explanation for OBEs is more terrestrial. Neuroscientists and psychologists believe it has to do with neural processes going wrong. In those who come close to death, such as cardiac arrest survivors, it is the lack of oxygen to the brain, and the release of certain neurochemicals triggered by trauma, that interferes with the sensory functions that support our usual feelings of embodiment. People’s recollections of seeing themselves from above — such as observing surgeons working on their body — could be a form of hallucination or false memory, as they try to make sense of their experiences.
    Researchers have induced out-of-body states in healthy volunteers simply by confusing their sensory systems. For instance, scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm asked volunteers to wear goggles that showed the perspective of a camera placed behind them (so that they could see themselves from behind). When a researcher prodded the camera with a baton at the same time as prodding the person’s chest, the volunteer had the sensation that they were floating behind their physical body. The fact it is possible to induce an OBE argues against more mystical explanations.
                            (Christian Jarret. www.sciencefocus.com, 2019. Adaptado.)
A
obrigação.
B
permissão.
C
possibilidade.
D
certeza.
E
habilidade.
051b5b66-da
UniCEUB 2019 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text,

Leia o texto para responder à questao.

Is there a scientific explanation for
 out-of-body experiences?

     Imagine feeling as though you are floating above your body, looking down upon your physical self. Some argue that such out-of-body experiences (OBEs) prove that the conscious mind — or even the soul — can leave the body. Supporting this interpretation, people who have survived a near-death experience often recall experiencing this out-ofbody sensation — as if their spiritual essence had separated from their corporeal existence.
    However, the scientific explanation for OBEs is more terrestrial. Neuroscientists and psychologists believe it has to do with neural processes going wrong. In those who come close to death, such as cardiac arrest survivors, it is the lack of oxygen to the brain, and the release of certain neurochemicals triggered by trauma, that interferes with the sensory functions that support our usual feelings of embodiment. People’s recollections of seeing themselves from above — such as observing surgeons working on their body — could be a form of hallucination or false memory, as they try to make sense of their experiences.
    Researchers have induced out-of-body states in healthy volunteers simply by confusing their sensory systems. For instance, scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm asked volunteers to wear goggles that showed the perspective of a camera placed behind them (so that they could see themselves from behind). When a researcher prodded the camera with a baton at the same time as prodding the person’s chest, the volunteer had the sensation that they were floating behind their physical body. The fact it is possible to induce an OBE argues against more mystical explanations.
                            (Christian Jarret. www.sciencefocus.com, 2019. Adaptado.)
A
science fails to offer a plausible explanation for out-of-body experience.
B
near-death experiences are unexplained spiritual incidents.
C
lack of oxygen to the brain is the leading cause of cardiac arrest.
D
out-of-body experiences can be associated with neural processes being confused.
E
studies prove that the conscious mind, or the soul, can leave the body.
800bc553-06
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Tempos Verbais | Verb Tenses, Futuro simples | Simple future, Presente perfeito | Present perfect, Presente simples | Simple present , Passado simples | Simple past, Presente progressivo | Present continuous

A rise in temperature in the semi-arid region of Brazil has left rivers dry and cattle dying of thirst. The search is on for initiatives to combat desertification.

                                                                                                                                          Guardian Professional

The underlined words in the passage represent the

A
present continuous tense
B
present perfect tense
C
simple past tense
D
simple present tense
E
simple future tense
81018f11-06
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Análise sintática | Syntax Parsing

Choose the correct ending to form a complete sentence. Tomorrow, .....................

A
two Boston hospitals have made changes to a controversial surgical procedure.
B
women spent thousands to look like famous actresses.
C
we will celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
D
Brazilian food was beginning to attract international attention.
E
Clarice Lispector was a myth who refused to talk about her past.
7ce443ca-06
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Preposições | Prepositions, Pronomes | Pronouns

A new report shows the brains of autistic children, ................... suffer from the disorder tied to a combination of contributing factors ................... genes to the environment, have differences in regions that develop during the mother’s second trimester of pregnancy.

                                                                                                                              TIME

A
who / from
B
whose / in
C
where / on
D
what / at
E
which / by
7eceff89-06
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Tempos Verbais | Verb Tenses, Presente simples | Simple present , Passado simples | Simple past

President Obama has outlined a slimmer version of the NSA program that ................... data from millions of Americans’ phone calls in a proposal that ................... phone companies to hold the records, but mandates law enforcement to win a secretive court’s approval to search them.

                                                                                                                                                                              TIME

A
collect / allow
B
collected / allow
C
collects / allow
D
collect / allowed
E
collects / allows
7dd99133-06
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Pronome demonstrativo | Demonstrative pronoun, Pronomes e adjetivos possessivos | Possessive pronouns and adjectives, Pronome possessivo substantivo | Possessive pronoun, Pronomes | Pronouns

A clever ad for ................... new breakfast options, an aim to hit at McDonald’s domination of the market, includes a bunch of people who share the same name as Ronald McDonald but proclaim ................... love for Taco Bell’s new morning offerings.

                                                                                                                                    TIME

A
his / them
B
its / their
C
her / our
D
it /they
E
their / his
7bf015cb-06
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Tempos Verbais | Verb Tenses, Grau dos adjetivos | Adjective degrees, Adjetivos | Adjectives, Presente simples | Simple present , Passado simples | Simple past

On the hunt for a good read? Try a new romance

Dark Deeds by Anne Marie Becker. Book 4, Mindhunters. Walking away from sexy Detective Diego Sandoval ................... one of ................... things security specialist Becca Haney ever had to do, but when he’s assigned to help keep her safe from a human trafficking ring and an admirer ................... only as “the Fan,”, he’s determined to stay by her side and learn about the woman behind the passion – scars and all.

                                                                                                                                    USA TODAY

A
was / the toughest / known
B
were / toughest / known
C
were / the toughest / knew
D
was / tougher / know
E
are / tougher / know
7afce257-06
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The phrase “to pursue them” refers to

                              Don’t Think Your Success Is A Matter of Luck

Richard Hamming argues a major roadblock is thinking your success will be mainly about luck. To do first rate work, you have to drop any modesty and say to yourself: “Yes, I would like to do something significant.” Pasteur said, “Luck favors the prepared mind.” The prepared mind will eventually find something important and then do it. One characteristic of great people is usually “when they were young they had independent thoughts and had the courage to pursue them.” He says: “Once you get your courage up and believe that you can do important problems, then you can.”                                                                                                 Psychology Today Magazine

A
great people
B
young people
C
prepared mind
D
independent thoughts
E
the courage
7a0b0798-06
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Choose the one word or phrase that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence if it is substituted for the underlined word respectively.

                              Don’t Think Your Success Is A Matter of Luck

Richard Hamming argues a major roadblock is thinking your success will be mainly about luck. To do first rate work, you have to drop any modesty and say to yourself: “Yes, I would like to do something significant.” Pasteur said, “Luck favors the prepared mind.” The prepared mind will eventually find something important and then do it. One characteristic of great people is usually “when they were young they had independent thoughts and had the courage to pursue them.” He says: “Once you get your courage up and believe that you can do important problems, then you can.”                                                                                                 Psychology Today Magazine

A
never again / one single time
B
usually / recently
C
at some later time / as soon as
D
after a short time / present day
E
frequently / on one occasion
7915acd9-06
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

According to the text,

                              Don’t Think Your Success Is A Matter of Luck

Richard Hamming argues a major roadblock is thinking your success will be mainly about luck. To do first rate work, you have to drop any modesty and say to yourself: “Yes, I would like to do something significant.” Pasteur said, “Luck favors the prepared mind.” The prepared mind will eventually find something important and then do it. One characteristic of great people is usually “when they were young they had independent thoughts and had the courage to pursue them.” He says: “Once you get your courage up and believe that you can do important problems, then you can.”                                                                                                 Psychology Today Magazine

A
when people are young they have the courage to leave their independent thoughts.
B
when people believe that they cannot solve their problems, they will be successful.
C
when people want to do an excellent work they have to be modest.
D
people’ success is a matter of luck.
E
when people are young they have the courage to follow their independent ideas.
78219179-06
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

It is stated in the text that

                              Don’t Think Your Success Is A Matter of Luck

Richard Hamming argues a major roadblock is thinking your success will be mainly about luck. To do first rate work, you have to drop any modesty and say to yourself: “Yes, I would like to do something significant.” Pasteur said, “Luck favors the prepared mind.” The prepared mind will eventually find something important and then do it. One characteristic of great people is usually “when they were young they had independent thoughts and had the courage to pursue them.” He says: “Once you get your courage up and believe that you can do important problems, then you can.”                                                                                                 Psychology Today Magazine

A
when a lucky opportunity comes, prepared minds take advantage of it.
B
successful people depend on luck all time.
C
you do not have to be too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities.
D
roadblocks are the path to success.
E
you cannot be really first-rate at your work if you are unlucky.
044a3cf9-08
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Tag questions

Choose the correct tag to finish the sentence.

“Yes. Probably we should. Did you take the number of the cab?"
“No. You didn't notice it, ...................... ?"

                                                                                                                                Extracted fromThe Necklace
                                                                                                                                           by Guy de Maupassan

A
did you
B
didn't I
C
do you
D
do I
E
didn't you
0352430c-08
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Análise sintática | Syntax Parsing

Circle the letter of the answer that correctly contains the following sentence into the negative form:

      The conference director welcomes proposals for round tables and panels that deal with the development of important genres, literary movements, themes, and issues.

                                                                                                                         American Literature Association
                                                                                                                          Symposium on American Poetry

A
The conference director do not welcome proposals for round tables and panels that do not deal with the development of important genres, literary movements, themes, and issues.
B
The conference director does not welcome proposals for round tables and panels that do not deal with the development of important genres, literary movements, themes, and issues.
C
The conference director does not welcomes proposals for round tables and panels that does not deal with the development of important genres, literary movements, themes, and issues.
D
The conference director not welcomes proposals for round tables and panels that not deal with the development of important genres, literary movements, themes, and issues.
E
The conference director do not welcomes proposals for round tables and panels that does not deal with the development of important genres, literary movements, themes, and issues.
0256b9e0-08
UniCEUB 2014 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Choose the words that best keep the meaning of the original sentence if they are substituted for the underlined words.


When I ..................... a long time, very patiently, without ..................... him lie down, I resolved to open a little — a very, very little crevice in the lantern. So I opened it — you cannot imagine how stealthily,
stealthily — until, at length, a single dim ray, like the thread of the spider, shot from out the crevice and full upon the vulture eye.

                                                                                   Extracted from The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe
A
a common bright ray
B
a general shining ray
C
one and only clear ray
D
an ordinary unclear ray
E
a unique fairly dark ray