EEAR/CFS/2015– BCT – CONTROLE DE TRÁFEGO AÉREO – TURMA 2 – SARGENTO – LÍNGUA INGLESA – PROVA COM GABARITO.

❑ PROVA DE LÍNGUA INGLESA: EEAR-2015-CFS-BCT-TURMA 2.

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❑ ESTRUTURA-PROVA:

➭ 24 Multiple Choice Questions / 4 Options Each Question.

➭ Text (1) – | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | Doorway |

➭ Text (2) – | American Inside Out |

➭ Text (3) – | Thanksgiving | Doorway |

➭ Text (4) – | Flight attendant | Inglês de olho no mundo do trabalho |

➭ Text (5) – |Halloween | Inglês de olho no mundo do trabalho |

➭ Text (6) – | www.telegraph.co.uk |

➭ Text (7) – | Pepsi versus Coke | hot English magazine |

❑ GABARITO:

25-D,  26-D,  27-B,  28-D,  29-B,  30-D

31-A,  32-C,  33-B,  34-B,  35-D,  36-A

37-A,  38-B,  39-D,  40-D,  41-D,  42-A

43-B,  44-A,  45-B,  46-A,  47-B,  48-D

❑ TEXTO 1: Read the text and answer the questions: 25, 26 and 27.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Can evolutionary theories also explain why gentlemen prefer blondes? Yes, argues Nancy Etcoff of the Harvard Medical School in Survival of the Prettiest. The Science of Beauty.

          

She suggests that men choose blondes over brunettes for the fairness of their skin. The lighter skin tone allows men to detect the flush of sexual excitement, making these women appear more fertile.

American women are taking this to heart. A 1991 study found that the largest group of girls, who were born in America, was brunette and only 16 per cent of the American girls were born blonde, although 80 per cent of American boys prefer blondes to brunettes. In response to this pressure, half of all American women today color ________ hair, with 40 per cent choosing light shades.

(Adapted from Inglês Doorway)

GLOSSARY
taking this to heart – levando isso muito a sério
shades – tons

25 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

Fill in the blank, (line 15), with the appropriate response.

a) my
b) her
c) your
d) their

26 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

According to the text,

a) 80 per cent of American girls color their hair.
b) most of American women wish to be redheads.
c) the light skin allows men to detect the kindness of women.
d) an evolutionary study can explain the reason for gentlemen prefer blondes.

27 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

According to the text,

a) blondes are more fertile than brunettes.
b) most of American girls were born brunette.
c) American men prefer brunettes to blondes.
d) half of American women color their hair with light shades.

❑ TEXTO 2: Read the text and answer questions 28, 29, 30 and 31.

Dear,

It was great to hear from you. Sorry it's taken me a while to reply, but I’ve been up to my eyes in work recently.

I'm happy to hear that you're having such a good time at college and that you've made lots of new friends. David sounds nice. Three weeks? That must be a record for you!!

I'm writing to ask you what you're doing the last weekend in May. I was wondering if you’d like to come and spend a few days at the shore. How about bringing David with you? (Can he cook?!) Please try to come.

I'm really looking forward to seeing you.

Write soon and let me know.
Lots of love.

(Adapted from American Inside Out, Sue Kay and

V. Jones)

GLOSSARY

• up to my eyes in – muito envolvido em algo

28 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

In

"I'm looking forward to",

the underlined words, in the text, is closest in meaning to,

to be _________.

(A) unpleasant
(B) unhappy
(C) hopeless
(D) excited

29 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

According to the text, we can infer that all alternatives are correct, except:

a) It's a letter of invitation.
b) David is someone’s boss.
c) The letter is very friendly.
d) It’s supposed to be a letter between friends.

30 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

According to the text, all alternatives are correct, except:

a) David was invited to a trip.
b) Someone is planning to travel to the shore.
c) Someone wants to spend time with another one.
d) Someone refused an invitation to go to the beach.

31 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

According to the text, we can infer that,

the letter wasn’t replied immediately, because

a) the work has demanded lots of attention.
b) there was no interest to answer the letter.
c) the time hasn’t been short.
d) the letter wasn’t received.

❑ TEXTO 3: Read the text and answer the questions 32, 33 and 34.

Thanksgiving

In 1620 one of the first British settlements in America was established in Massachusetts. These settlers known as Pilgrims had come to America to freely practice their religion. They arrived in November, when it was too late to plant crops. ______ many people died, the Pilgrim settlement survived the winter because of help from Indians who lived nearby. The Indians taught the Pilgrims about corn and showed them where to fish. The next November, after the crops were harvested, the Pilgrims gave thanks to God at a feast to which they invited the Indians.

Every year, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. Families and friends get together for a big feast. The meal usually includes roast turkey with stuffing and gravy, a sweet sauce made from cranberries, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. What a meal! It’s not surprising that a recent Thanksgiving tradition is to sit after dinner in front of the TV watching a professional football game.

 (Adapted from Inglês Doorway)

GLOSSARY
•harvested – colhido
•cranberries – mirtilo

32 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

Fill in the blank with the suitable option:
(A) Besides
(B) Because
(C) Although
(D) Therefore

33 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

According to the text, we can infer that

a) turkey, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie are seldom served on thanksgiving.
b) Thanksgiving is a celebration among families and friends to thank God.
c) it’s traditional to watch football game on TV before the dinner.
d) Americans celebrate thanksgiving every other year.

34 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

According to the text,

all the alternatives are correct, except:

a) Pilgrims learned how to plant and where to fish with  Indians.
b) All Pilgrims were established in Massachusetts.
c) Indians were responsible for Pilgrims survival.
d) The Pilgrims invited the Indians to their feast.

❑ TEXTO 4: Read the text and answer questions 35, 36 and 37.

Flight attendant

Within every elegant and friendly flight attendant exists a very well trained professional. They graduate from courses recognized by the Civil Aeronautical Department (DAC). For six months, this professional learns the basic functions of a plane as well as flight procedures. Security issues, either in the air or on the ground, are dealt with in detail. A flight attendant is taught how to handle first – aid procedures for passengers and he or she also gets survival training in case of an accident. After ______, the flight attendant must pass a test at the DAC to obtain a license.

Only now can this professional be part of the crew. The courses require just a basic knowledge of English, but to develop in the career, to crew international flights, fluent English is a must.

 (Adapted from Inglês de olho no mundo do trabalho)

35 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

Fill in the blank with the suitable option.
(A) graduate
(B) graduates
(C) graduated
(D) graduating

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➭ After graduating, the flight attendant must pass a test at the DAC to obtain a license. – Depois de se GRADUAR, o comissário deve passar por um teste no DAC para obter a licença.

➭ EXEMPLOS:

*After hearing what I have to say, you may or may not believe in me. – Depois de me ESCUTAR, você vai acreditar ou não em mim.

* She is looking forward to traveling on the weekend.  – Ela está ansiosa para VIAJAR no fim de semana.

* I’m really good at playing the guitar. – Eu sou muito bom em TOCAR violão.

* Instead of packing his suitcase, he just went for a ride. – Ao invés de ARRUMAR a mala dele, ele simplesmente foi dar uma volta.

* We won’t give up studying. – Nós não vamos desistir de estudar.

36 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

In

"A flight attendant is taught how to handle first – aid procedures for passengers…" (line 10),

the underlined verb is closest in meaning to, except:

a) to calm down
b) to cope with
c) to deal with
d) to manage

37 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

According to the text,

all the alternatives are correct, except:

Flight attendants

a) must have some knowledge about the plane and flight  rules.
b) are very well trained in security problems on board or on  the ground.
c) are elegant and friendly, but also highly trained professionals.
d) must have only basic skills of English to crew international flights.

❑ TEXTO 5: Read the text and answer questions 38, 39 and 40.

Halloween

___ the 31st of October many people ___ England, in the United States and even in Brazil prepare to celebrate Halloween, or the Witches Day. Halloween has a pagan origin, dating back to Roman and Celts times.

Many years later in England, farmers used to go _____house _____house to ask for food. It was meant to bring good luck to them. This gave origin to the “trick or treat” tradition: groups of children dressed like witches and ghosts visit many houses to ask for sweets. If they do not get their treats, they play a trick.

In the United States another tradition is famous. Houses and schools are decorated with pumpkins with a candle inside.

 (Adapted from Inglês de olho no mundo do trabalho)

38 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

Fill in he blanks with the suitable option

a) for – to – on – in
b) on – in – from – to
c) to – from – in – for
d) since – for – from – to

39 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

According to the text, we can infer that

a) Halloween has a religious origin.
b) In Brazil people don’t celebrate the Witches’ Day.
c) The “trick or treat” tradition began with children asking for food.
d) A pumpkin with a candle inside is used to adorn the houses in Halloween in the United States.

40 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

“Trick or treat”, in bold type, in the text,

means

a) a celebration of someone’s birthday.
b) an event in which is someone’s wedding.
c) a day when people thank for the end of the harvest.
d) an activity in which children knock on door of houses to ask for candies.

❑ TEXTO 6: Read the article and answer questions 41, 42, 43 and 44.

Rio de Janeiro presented what they are calling the largest ever floating Christmas "tree" on the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon on Saturday night.

The giant structure was_______ with a firework display during an event that featured lights and musical performance, drawing thousands of people to the lagoon.

This year’s theme celebrates the importance of light in people’s lives, _______by the sun, the moon and the stars.

The 280 ft. tall structure is _______ by 3.1 million lights and it will be lit every night until 6 January.

 

(Adapted from www.telegraph.co.uk)

41 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

Choose the best alternative to fill in the blanks
a) inaugurated – showed – inaugurated
b) featured – inaugurated – symbolized
c) symbolized – presented – inaugurated
d) inaugurated – symbolized – illuminated

42 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

In

“The giant structure was inaugurated with a firework display...”

the correct active voice is:

“Someone ________the giant structure”.

(A) inaugurated
(B) inaugurates
(C) is inaugurating
(D) was inaugurating

43 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

“featured”, in bold type, in the text,

is closest in meaning to

a) made
b) included
c) represented
d) demonstrated

44 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

"largest", (line 2 ),

was used in the text as a

(A) superlative.
(B) comparative of equality.
(C) comparative of inferiority.
(D) comparative of superiority.

❑ TEXTO 7: Read the text and answer questions 45, 46, 47 and 48.

Pepsi versus Coke

Pepsi is in trouble. For a long time now, it’s been the second most popular cola drink in the United States, after Coke. But now it’s in third place, with Coke and Diet Coke in the number one and two positions. But PepsiCo (the producer of the famous drink) is determined to fight back. It plans to spend 30% more on advertising this year. Some think this might lead to another Cola War (the name given to the battle between Coke and Pepsi for market dominance in the ‘70s and ‘80s). More worrying for both companies is the fact that US consumers are spending less on fizzy drinks every year, preferring healthier options such as fruit juice or tea.

(adapted from “hot English magazine” nº 4)

45 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

According to the text, it’s correct to say that

in the U.S.A., Pepsi

a) was always the most popular cola drink.
b) is the third most popular cola drink these days.
c) had to fight to be in the third position after Coke.
d) has been struggling against Coke for a long time in order to
get the second position.

46 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

In the text, when PepsiCo says that it is determined to fight back, (lines 4, 5 and 6),

it means that the producer

a) plans to attack Coke investing in advertisement.
b) wants to advertise for another Cola War.
c) will resist until the end of the Cola War.
d) is dominating the market of cola drinks.

47 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

In ... 

“it’s been the second most popular drink...” (lines 2 and 3),

the underlined letter is a contracted form of:

a) is
b) has
c) was
d) does

48 – (EEAR-CFS-BCT-2014/2015-TURMA 2)

Fizzy drinks, in bold type, in the extract,

can be replaced by _______ drinks.

a) still
b) fresh
c) freezing
d) sparkling