Questõesde PUC - RJ 2014

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

In paragraph 7 (lines 66-81), the author defends the idea that magazine editors should borrow some of the elements that poets have long used to cue readers to pay attention to their poems. Among these elements, the one that is NOT mentioned is:


A
The artistic language used in poetry.
B
The sparse formatting of the text.
C
The use of empty spaces around and inside the text.
D
The lack of graphic distractions.
E
The unconventional formatting of the text.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

“Away” in “the entire week away” (line 68) has the same meaning as “away” in:


A
They gave the tickets away
B
The game was still a week away.
C
We sent the children away to boarding school.
D
The music faded away.
E
We live a block away from the park.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms

The word nudge, in the fragment “how elements of presentation and design can serve as signals to nudge the reader into the mental activities that do justice to the text.” (lines 67-70), is closest in meaning to


A
encourage
B
annoy
C
disturb
D
transform
E
trouble
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In paragraph 5 (lines 44-59), the author presents some tips on how to manage our diet when eating out. Mark the statement that DOES NOT express the author’s idea:


A
Salads are a must-have dish.
B
Double-sized salads are more creative than regularsized ones.
C
Salad dressing should be used with restraint.
D
It is recommended to stay away from soups.
E
Filling up on bread is tempting.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Tempos Verbais | Verb Tenses, Verbos modais | Modal verbs

In the fragment “The research should also motivate publishers…” (line 66), “should” conveys the idea of


A
obligation
B
possibility
C
recommendation
D
condition
E
request
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms

In the fragment “I recommend eating dinner at…” (lines 47-48), “recommend” may be replaced, with no change in meaning, by


A
dissuade
B
counsel
C
urge
D
advise
E
expect
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Pronome demonstrativo | Demonstrative pronoun, Pronomes | Pronouns

The demonstrative “those” (line 64), in the fragment “from those that are involved in reading your Twitter feed or thumbing through a paperback romance novel”, makes reference to


A
styles of presentation (line 60)
B
hard-copy textbook (line 62)
C
sets off (line 63)
D
cognitive activities (line 63)
E
paperback romance novel (line 65)
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Tempos Verbais | Verb Tenses, Verbos frasais | Phrasal verbs, Sinônimos | Synonyms

In the fragment “…you don’t need to give up restaurant dining completely.” (lines 45-46), the expression “don’t need to” may be replaced, with no change in meaning, by


A
don’t have to
B
cannot
C
may not
D
should not
E
must not
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In paragraph 6 (lines 49-65), the author claims that


A
the cognitive activities triggered when reading a hard- -copy textbook or a Twitter feed are possibly analogous.
B
the font, the style of presentation and the format are examples of subtle cues that impact on our cognitive goals when reading from screens or from paper.
C
it is easy to engage the mind into processing online information.
D
according to a study, people consider product reviews with easy-to-read fonts more reliable than reviews with hard-to-read fonts.
E
the subtle cues that influence our cognitive goals during the activity of reading distract us from understanding argumentative texts.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms

The word “showcase” in “farms and farmers markets showcase the best and freshest produce a location has to offer.” (lines 32-34), most nearly means


A
carry
B
manage
C
keep
D
boast
E
display
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Palavras conectivas | Connective words

In the fragment “But, in reality, the whole reading-asdigestion metaphor is deeply flawed.” (lines 37-38), the connector But could be replaced by


A
Therefore
B
Moreover
C
Furthermore
D
What is more
E
However
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the fragment “This is actually a lot more relaxing,” (lines 16-17), “actually” is to “actual” as:


A
“healthy” (line 5) is to “health”.
B
“especially” (line 17) is to “especial”.
C
“costly” (line 21) is to “cost”.
D
“completely” (line 46) is to “completion”.
E
“lastly” (line 69) is to “last”.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Aspectos linguísticos | Linguistic aspects

In the fragment “the effort of navigating text onscreen interferes with the processing of information”, “processing” (lines 29-30) is to “process” as:


A
”thinking” (line 18) is to “think”.
B
“consuming” (line 20) is to “consume”.
C
“ingesting” (line 22) is to “ingest”.
D
“reading” (line 64) is to “read”.
E
“abandoning” (line 83) is to “abandon”.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In Paragraph 2 (lines 11-22), the author claims that when traveling on the American highway,


A
eating at fast-food chains can be time-consuming.
B
young children feel more relaxed when eating stocked food.
C
bringing your own food supply in a cooler is cheaper.
D
going on picnics must be part of your agenda.
E
it is hard to find a restaurant everyone likes.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Aspectos linguísticos | Linguistic aspects, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The expression in boldface introduces an idea of emphasis in:


A
And yet, the company that just published my textbook…” (line 3)
B
“The information is exactly the same, so why would students opt…” (line 8)
C
“This is because we’re used to thinking about reading…” (line 17)
D
“The research should also motivate publishers…” (line 66)
E
In fact, the packaging of text likely contains…” (lines 85-86)
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the sentence “With a little pre-planning and thinking outside the box,” (lines 5-6), “thinking outside the box” means to


A
picture something in your mind.
B
see things from a new perspective.
C
consider all the possibilities.
D
choose what is best for you.
E
solve a puzzle.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Given the information in lines 1-11, which of the following statements is TRUE?


A
Most students prefer buying electronic books.
B
The author understands the students’ options concerning the book format.
C
The price is a major concern for students when purchasing books.
D
The author’s students prefer physical books rather than e-books.
E
The library is not equipped with electronic books.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The communicative intention of the text is to


A
alert us about the importance of eating healthy food when traveling.
B
criticize people who don’t follow a nutrient-dense diet style when traveling.
C
argue that travelling in the summer is healthier than in the other seasons.
D
present alternatives as to how to stay on a healthy diet when traveling.
E
suggest that eating outdoors when traveling can be a healthy option.
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Biologia - Níveis de organização da vida, Ecologia e ciências ambientais

Em estudos conduzidos, ao longo da costa sul do Alasca, foi feita uma comparação entre áreas com e sem lontras- marinhas (um mamífero predador de ouriços-do-mar). Nos locais com lontras-marinhas, havia muitas algas e poucos ouriços-do-mar; já em locais sem lontras, havia muitos ouriços-do-mar e poucas algas.

Considerando o papel ecológico desempenhado pelas lontras-marinhas nessas áreas, podemos supor que ela é uma espécie de que tipo?

A
Dominante
B
Facilitadora
C
Invasora
D
Chave
E
Precursora ou engenheira
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PUC - RJ 2014 - Biologia - Vertebrados, Identidade dos seres vivos

A respeito do ovo amniótico, produzido por répteis (incluindo as aves) e mamíferos, considere as afirmativas a seguir.

I – Permitiu aos amniotas ocupar um número maior de ambientes do que aqueles ocupados pelos anfíbios.

II – Difere do ovo dos anfíbios e peixes apenas pela presença de uma casca calcária.

III – É nomeado em função da presença do âmnio, membrana que circunda o embrião e o envolve em uma cavidade preenchida por fluido.

IV – É considerado uma característica derivada compartilhada nos amniotas.

É correto o que se afirma em:

A
Somente I, III e IV.
B
Somente II, III e IV.
C
Somente III.
D
Somente I, II e IV.
E
I, II, III e IV.