Questões sobre Vocabulário | Vocabulary

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Em relação aos recursos lingüísticos utilizados no texto, assinale a afirmativa correta.

Leia atentamente o texto abaixo para responder à questão.

A

school (linha 03) é adjetivo.

B

A fala de Daniel está em discurso indireto.

C

O pronome de tratamento Ms. indica que Ms. Johnson é homem.

D

though (linha 04) é o passado do verbo to think.

E

when (linha 01) é pronome interrogativo.

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FMP 2014 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

As palavras “criminal” (linha 1), “blood-feud” (linha 4), “liable” (linha 11) e “wound” (linha 21) poderiam ser substituídas pelos seguintes sinônimos, pois estes não alterariam o sentido do texto:

A

killer; disagreement; susceptible; dog.

B

offender; disagreement; untruthful; mark.

C

offender; vendetta; susceptible; injury.

D

killer; agreement; untruthful; mark.

E

killer; vendetta; untruthful; injury.

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FMP 2014 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

O fragmento “conversant in” (linha 2) pode ser substituído, sem alterar o sentido da oração em que se encontra, por:

A

familiar with.

B

crazy about.

C

away from.

D

aloof from.

E

talking with.

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UEFS 2011 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary

The only alternative without a pair of opposites is

LOBEL, Mark. Disponível em: <www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2011/04/110411_witn_floating_debris_page.shtml>. Acesso em: 4 jun. 2010.

A

“massive” (l. 1) — small.

B

“most” (l. 6) — least.

C

“closely” (l. 7) — carefully.

D

“later” (l. 8) — earlier.

E

“huge” (l. 11) — tiny.

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Considering language use in the text, it’s correct to say:

EVANS, Stephen. Disponível em: <www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2011/05/110518_witn_electric_cars_page.shtml>. Acesso em: 2 jun. 2011.

A

The verb form “has approved” (l. 1) describes an action disconnected from the present time.

B

The relative pronoun “which” (l. 8) can be correctly replaced by that.

C

The possessive pronoun “its” (l. 10) refers to “Japan” (l. 11).

D

The word “like” (l. 11) is functioning as a verb.

E

The modal “may” (l. 12) expresses necessity.

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UEFS 2011 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The only alternative in which the word from the text, on the left, is not suitably defined is

EVANS, Stephen. Disponível em: <www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2011/05/110518_witn_electric_cars_page.shtml>. Acesso em: 2 jun. 2011.

A

“increase” (l. 4) — rise.

B

“Despite” (l. 10) — In spite of.

C

“aims” (l. 12) — intends.

D

“hard” (l. 12) — difficult.

E

“though” (l. 15) — however.

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UEFS 2011 - Inglês - Aspectos linguísticos | Linguistic aspects, Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

There are _________electric vehicles registered on German roads at present.

According to the text, the alternative that suitably completes this sentence is

EVANS, Stephen. Disponível em: <www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2011/05/110518_witn_electric_cars_page.shtml>. Acesso em: 2 jun. 2011.

A

nearly two hundred

B

under two thousand

C

over three thousand

D

almost twenty-five thousand

E

about two thousand five hundred

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Considering language use in the text, it’s correct to say:

OXENDEN, Clive; LATHAM-KOENIG, Christina American English File, MultiPack 4A, 2010. p.51

A

The verb form “heard” (l. 2) is in the Past Participle).

B

The expression “right away” (l. 15) is the same as immediately.

C

The word “daily” (l. 16) is functioning as an adverb.

D

The word “neighborhood” (l. 20) is formed by adding a prefix.

E

The verb form “had not been” (l. 28) is in the passive voice.

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UEFS 2011, UEFS 2011 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the sentence “You’ve got to think high to rise.” (l. 10), the expression “You’ve got to” can be suitably replaced by you

LONGENECKER, C. W. The Victor. Disponível em: <http://www.wow4u.com/poems/index.html>. Acesso em: 2 dez. 2010.

“a cinch” (l. 4): certo.

A

can.

B

may.

C

must.

D

might.

E

could.

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UEFS 2011, UEFS 2011 - Inglês - Tempos Verbais | Verb Tenses, Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Considering verb use in the text, it’s correct to say:

MIRCHANDANI, Rajesh. Polar bears will be protected in Alaska. Disponível em:<<www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2010/11/100929_with_polarbears_page.shtml>. Acesso em: 2 dez. 2010.

A

“will help” (l. 4) describes an unreal possibility in the future.

B

“is giving” (l. 6) refers to something planned for the future.

C

“has designated” (l. 13) is in the Past Perfect tense.

D

“must be weighed” (l. 17) is in the Passive Voice.

E

“doesn’t” (l. 21) is being used as a main verb.

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UEFS 2011 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary

Based on the poem, the words that have opposite meanings are in alternative

LONGENECKER, C. W. The Victor. Disponível em: <http://www.wow4u.com/poems/index.html>. Acesso em: 2 dez. 2010.

“a cinch” (l. 4): certo.

A

“beaten” (l. 1) — destroyed.

B

“win” (l. 3) — gain.

C

“rise” (l. 10) — increase.

D

“sure” (l. 11) — certain.

E

“stronger” (l. 14) — weaker.

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UEFS 2011 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension, Pronomes | Pronouns

“the kind of people who already buy Blackberry phones.” (l. 8)

The pronoun “who”, in this sentence, can be correctly replaced by

GREGORY, Mark. BlackBerry announces iPad rival. Disponível em:<www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2010/09/100929_with_blackberry_page.shtml>. Acesso em: 2 dez. 2010.

A

that.

B

whom.

C

whose.

D

which.

E

those.

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UEFS 2011, UEFS 2011 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The best adjective to describe the way environmentalist feel about the US government project is

MIRCHANDANI, Rajesh. Polar bears will be protected in Alaska. Disponível em:<<www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2010/11/100929_with_polarbears_page.shtml>. Acesso em: 2 dez. 2010.

A

fearful.

B

hopeful.

C

distressed.

D

discouraged.

E

disappointed.

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UEFS 2011, UEFS 2011 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The boldfaced word or expression can be suitably replaced by the one in brackets in alternative

GREGORY, Mark. BlackBerry announces iPad rival. Disponível em:<www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2010/09/100929_with_blackberry_page.shtml>. Acesso em: 2 dez. 2010.

A

“so it’s easy to see” (l. 10) [moreover].

B

“why Research in Motion[…] wants a bite” (l. 10-11) [because].

C

“thanks to a well-publicized disagreement” (l. 15-16) [due to].

D

“than many rivals to mount an effective challenge” (l. 19) [thus].

E

“But it’s seen as more likely to find” (l. 20) [Though].

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UEFS 2011, UEFS 2011 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The U.S. government a large area in Alaska as for the polar bear.

According to what is stated in the 4th paragraph, the alternative that suitably completes these blanks is

MIRCHANDANI, Rajesh. Polar bears will be protected in Alaska. Disponível em:<<www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2010/11/100929_with_polarbears_page.shtml>. Acesso em: 2 dez. 2010.

A

identified – difficult places.

B

has shown – the worst homes.

C

will be selecting – uninhabited places.

D

officially announced – the wrong territories.

E

has formally chosen – essential endangered homes.

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UEFS 2011, UEFS 2011 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The expression “is about to” (l. 6) conveys the meaning of something that

MIRCHANDANI, Rajesh. Polar bears will be protected in Alaska. Disponível em:<<www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2010/11/100929_with_polarbears_page.shtml>. Acesso em: 2 dez. 2010.

A

must be observed.

B

has just taken place.

C

will take long to happen.

D

is happening right now.

E

is going to happen very soon.

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UEFS 2011, UEFS 2011 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The fragment “must be weighed against” (l. 17) should be understood as must be

MIRCHANDANI, Rajesh. Polar bears will be protected in Alaska. Disponível em:<<www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2010/11/100929_with_polarbears_page.shtml>. Acesso em: 2 dez. 2010.

A

adopted quickly.

B

rejected definitely.

C

considered carefully.

D

determined beforehand.

E

discouraged immediately.

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UEM 2010 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.

“from scratch” (line 65) means “starting something without using anything that existed before”.

Down on the Farmville

Adapted from <http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8585999.stm>. [25/3/2010].

C

Certo

E

Errado

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UEM 2010 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.

“waste” (line 21), “trashy” (line 22) and “guilty” (line 25) are used in the text with a negative meaning, but they are words usually used in positive contexts in English.

Down on the Farmville

Adapted from <http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8585999.stm>. [25/3/2010].

C

Certo

E

Errado

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UEM 2010 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.

“virtual being” (line 55) refers to the pet people might have on their virtual farm.

Down on the Farmville

Adapted from <http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8585999.stm>. [25/3/2010].

C

Certo

E

Errado

Questõessobre Vocabulário | Vocabulary

Em relação aos recursos lingüísticos utilizados no texto, assinale a afirmativa correta.

As palavras “criminal” (linha 1), “blood-feud” (linha 4), “liable” (linha 11) e “wound” (linha 21) poderiam ser substituídas pelos seguintes sinônimos, pois estes não alterariam o sentido do texto:

O fragmento “conversant in” (linha 2) pode ser substituído, sem alterar o sentido da oração em que se encontra, por:

The only alternative without a pair of opposites is

Considering language use in the text, it’s correct to say:

The only alternative in which the word from the text, on the left, is not suitably defined is

There are _________electric vehicles registered on German roads at present. According to the text, the alternative that suitably completes this sentence is

Considering language use in the text, it’s correct to say:

In the sentence “You’ve got to think high to rise.” (l. 10), the expression “You’ve got to” can be suitably replaced by you

Considering verb use in the text, it’s correct to say:

Based on the poem, the words that have opposite meanings are in alternative

“the kind of people who already buy Blackberry phones.” (l. 8) The pronoun “who”, in this sentence, can be correctly replaced by

The best adjective to describe the way environmentalist feel about the US government project is

The boldfaced word or expression can be suitably replaced by the one in brackets in alternative

The U.S. government __________a large area in Alaska as __________ for the polar bear. According to what is stated in the 4th paragraph, the alternative that suitably completes these blanks is

The expression “is about to” (l. 6) conveys the meaning of something that

The fragment “must be weighed against” (l. 17) should be understood as must be

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.“from scratch” (line 65) means “starting something without using anything that existed before”.

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.“waste” (line 21), “trashy” (line 22) and “guilty” (line 25) are used in the text with a negative meaning, but they are words usually used in positive contexts in English.

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.“virtual being” (line 55) refers to the pet people might have on their virtual farm.

There are _________electric vehicles registered on German roads at present.

According to the text, the alternative that suitably completes this sentence is

“the kind of people who already buy Blackberry phones.” (l. 8)

The pronoun “who”, in this sentence, can be correctly replaced by

The U.S. government a large area in Alaska as for the polar bear.

According to what is stated in the 4th paragraph, the alternative that suitably completes these blanks is

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.

“from scratch” (line 65) means “starting something without using anything that existed before”.

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.

“waste” (line 21), “trashy” (line 22) and “guilty” (line 25) are used in the text with a negative meaning, but they are words usually used in positive contexts in English.

Choose the alternative in which the information about the words and expressions from the text is correct.

“virtual being” (line 55) refers to the pet people might have on their virtual farm.