MACKENZIE – 2018 – VESTIBULAR – 1º SEMESTRE - GRUPOS (II - III) – UNIVERSIDADE PRESBITERIANA MACKENZIE/SP – PROVA COM GABARITO.

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➧ PROVA DE LÍNGUA INGLESA: MACKENZIE-2018-VESTIBULAR-1º SEMESTRE-Grupos (II - III)-APLICAÇÃO 30/11/2017.

➧ GABARITO:

01-D, 02-A, 03-B, 04-E, 05-C, 06-C, 07-D

➧ VOCABULÁRIO:

1-VERBS:

• [to warrant = garantir]

2-PHRASAL VERBS - USES:

• [to stand out = destacar-se]

3-NOUN:

• [crowd (Kráud) = multidão]

• [turmoil (thôrMôiól) = riot = tumulto]

4-ADJECTIVES:

• [unpleasant (ãPlézentch) = desagradável]

5-NOUN PHRASES(Adjective+noun):

• [government agencies = agências governamentais (públicas)]

• [unique feature = característica única]

6-IDIOMS (Expressões Idiomáticas):

• [it isn't all it's cracked up to be = não é tão bom quanto as pessoas dizem que é]

7-COLLOCATIONS:

• [For the last 24 hours = Nas últimas 24 horas]

8-TECHNICAL ENGLISH:

• [bezel-less display = visor sem moldura]

• [competitive edge = vantagem competitiva]
• [economic policy = política econômica]
• [National Treasury = Tesouro Nacional]
• [public expenditure = despesa pública]
• [upgraded processor = processador atualizado]
• [wireless charging = carregamento sem fio] 

9-GENITIVE CASE:

• [Apple's new flagship = carro-chefe da Apple]

• [consumers' purchasing decisions = decisões de compra dos consumidores]
• [public servants' wages = salários dos servidores públicos]
• [country's financial situation = situação financeira do país]

➧ PROVA:

➧ TEXT I: The following text refers to questions 01 to 03.

Four reasons why I won’t buy the iPhone X       

The iPhone X fails to impress me in many ways. Although it’s the most impressive device Apple has built, it does have a number of flaws that are big enough to convince me to stay away from it and get a competing Android handset instead.

___(I)___, plenty of publications ___(II)___all the great features of Apple’s new flagship including its large bezel-less display, upgraded processor, and the addition of wireless charging. It’s extremely easy to get caught up in all the excitement, but if you take a step back and have an honest look at the new device, you’ll quickly realize that the iPhone X isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

It definitely has its faults, which we’ll take a closer look at in this post. Here are four reasons why I won’t buy the iPhone X.

1. It doesn’t have the X factor
The iPhone X is packed with the latest technology. It has a dual-camera setup on the back, a bezel-less display, a powerful chipset, and also supports wireless charging.

The problem is that these things aren’t really new, as they are already present on a number of Android smartphones.

The truth is that the new iPhone lacks the X factor, which is at least one unique feature that would make it stand out from the crowd. Just look at the Android world: the Galaxy S8 has the curved display, the Note 8 comes equipped with the S Pen, Motorola’s high-end handsets have Moto Mods and the Shatter Shield display, and the OnePlus 5 has Dash Charge. These features give the devices a competitive edge over their rivals and can really influence consumers' purchasing decisions.

2. It’s way too expensive
Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy Note 8 last month that shocked the public with its high price tag of $929. However, starting at $999, the new iPhone almost makes the Note 8 look like a bargain.

It’s the most expensive iPhone to date and based on what it brings to the table compared to the competition, it’s kind of hard — almost impossible — to justify its high price. To have a better idea of just how expensive the iPhone X is, compare it with some of the other high-end smartphones on the market nowadays.

3. There’s no fingerprint scanner on board
Apple’s business strategy seems a bit weird. Instead of adding features to its devices, the company is actually removing them. After ditching the headphone jack last year, the tech giant is back with another bold move: the iPhone X doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner.

The security feature that has become standard on most high-end and mid-range smartphones is replaced by Face ID, which is Apple’s new face recognition technology. To unlock the iPhone, you have to lift it up to your face, make sure the camera is pointing at you, and then swipe up.
Unlocking with a scan of the finger is much quicker and easier.

4. It doesn’t look sexy
Let’s face it, design is important — no one wants an ugly smartphone. While I wouldn’t call the iPhone X ugly, I also wouldn’t call it good-looking.
The overall design of the device could be described as bland. It definitely doesn’t stand out from the crowd, and is, to be honest, a bit boring.

The first thing I have a problem with is the notch on the top that houses the camera, the proximity sensor, and so forth. I’d rather see a slightly larger bezel on top like on the Note 8 or V30, as it just looks a lot more stylish in my opinion. Aside from that, there really aren’t a lot of bad things to say about the front of the smartphone. I do like the screen-to-body ratio that makes the large device a lot more compact.

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01 – (MACKENZIE/SP-2018-VESTIBULAR-1º SEMESTRE)

The correct time expression and verb tense used to complete the sentences in the text are

a) (I) In the last 24 hours; (II) were talking about
b) (I) 24 hours ago; (II) had been talking about
c) (I) In the past 24 hours ago; (II) have been talking about
d) (I) For the last 24 hours; (II) have been talking about
e) (I) In the recent 24 hours; (II) had been talking about

02 – (MACKENZIE/SP-2018-VESTIBULAR-1º SEMESTRE)

The text states that

a) Due to its dull and insipid look, the new iPhone can’t be considered a noticeable gadget.
b) Among the four reasons mentioned, reason number 3 is the most reliable.
c) Although there’s no fingerprint scanner in it, the iPhone X is deprived of the X factor, which makes it an appealing device to users.
d) The only problem with the current version of the iPhone is that its compact size does not make its screen so large.
e) The newest Samsung model has been offered for a really low price in the market nowadays, by far beating the iPhone price.

03 – (MACKENZIE/SP-2018-VESTIBULAR-1º SEMESTRE)

The expression "it isn't all it's cracked up to be" in the text has the same meaning as

a) parts of the problem are difficult or unpleasant.
b) it is not as good as people say it is.
c) the returns from an activity or enterprise do not warrant the time, money or effort required.
d) it is visibly happy or cheerful (sometimes to hide inner turmoil).
e) it is a poor example of a certain thing.

• A expressão "it isn't all it's cracked up to be" no texto tem o mesmo significado que...

a) parts of the problem are difficult or unpleasant.

• partes do problema são difíceis ou desagradáveis.
b) it is not as good as people say it is.

• não é tão bom quanto as pessoas dizem que é.
c) the returns from an activity or enterprise do not warrant the time, money or effort required.

• os retornos de uma atividade ou empreendimento não garantem o tempo, dinheiro ou esforço necessários.
d) it is visibly happy or cheerful (sometimes to hide inner turmoil).

• é visivelmente feliz ou alegre (às vezes para esconder a agitação interna).
e) it is a poor example of a certain thing.

• é um mau exemplo de uma certa coisa.

➧ TEXT II: The following text refers to questions 04 and 05.

Level of Public Investment in Brazil Is the Worst in the Last 10 Years

09/11/2017

MAELI PRADO

MARIANA CARNEIRO

FROM BRASÍLIA

The public investment in Brazil reached the lowest level __(I)__ the last ten years, which has contributed to push down the G.D.P. (Gross Domestic Product) even more.

__(II)__ a strong effort to reduce expenditure and meet the fiscal target, the investments made by the federal government in the first seven months of this year have totaled R$ 16.3 billion (US$ 5 billion), nearly R$ 10 billion (US$ 3.1 billion) less in comparison __(III)__ the same period in 2016 and
the lowest amount since 2008, when the series began to be recorded by the National Treasury.

This total includes public construction and the purchases of new facilities for government agencies, as well as materials for permanent use, such as computers.

Investments are natural candidates to be cut _(IV)_ times of adjustment, as more than 90% of public expenditure follows outlay rules and cannot be reduced without a change in legislation.

On the other hand, they are an important factor to stimulate the economy.

Manoel Pires, an economist _(V)_ FGV and former secretary of Economic Policy of the Dilma Rousseff administration, says that cutting investment has a strong impact _(VI)_ the activity - much more than the decline in expenses related to civil service or subsidies.

“When subsidies are increased, the effect _(VII)_ the activity is marginal. In the cases of expenses related to public servants’ wages, it is between 0.6 and 0.7 [percent] of the G.D.P. For investments, that number reaches between 1.4 and 1.6 [percent].”

In other words, for every R$ 1 (US$ 0.3) spent _(VIII)_ the government with investment, the G.D.P. increases by R$ 1.60 (US$ 0.5). If there is as cut, it has an opposite effect.

04 – (MACKENZIE/SP-2018-VESTIBULAR-1º SEMESTRE)

The prepositions missing from the text above are respectively

(A) on(I) - in(II) - to(III) - from(IV) - for(V) - over(VI) - in(VII) - with(VIII)
(B) to(I) - as(II) - in(III) - off(IV) - in(V) - for(VI) - for(VII) - at(VIII)
(C) along(I) - on(II) - to(III) - with(IV) - from(V) - to(VI) - on(VII) - in(VIII)
(D) for(I) - to(II) - with(III) - on(IV) - on(V) - into(VI) - over(VII) - with(VIII)
(E) in(I) - amid(II) - with(III) - in(IV) - at(V) - on(VI) - on(VII) - by(VIII)

05 – (MACKENZIE/SP-2018-VESTIBULAR-1º SEMESTRE)

The text states that

a) Public construction and the purchases of new facilities for government agencies are among the subsidies that have made public servants' wages drop recently.
b) The G.D.P. has risen threefold since public expenditure started to be controlled.
c) In spite of the fact that investments are the first thing to be dealt with during a crisis, they are also responsible for the financial growth of a city.
d) The public investment in Brazil has never been lower in the history of the country’s financial situation.
e) The Economic Policy of the Dilma Rousseff administration has contributed a lot to the decline of the G.D.P. in Brazil, according to the National Treasury.

• O texto afirma que...

a) Public construction and the purchases of new facilities for government agencies are among the subsidies that have made public servants' wages drop recently.

• A construção pública e a compra de novas instalações para órgãos do governo estão entre os subsídios que vêm fazendo com que os salários dos servidores públicos caiam recentemente.
b) The G.D.P. has risen threefold since public expenditure started to be controlled.

• O PIB. triplicou desde que as despesas públicas começaram a ser controladas.
c) In spite of the fact that investments are the first thing to be dealt with during a crisis, they are also responsible for the financial growth of a city.

• Apesar de os investimentos serem a primeira coisa a ser enfrentada durante uma crise, eles também são responsáveis pelo crescimento financeiro de uma cidade.

• Informação (C) de acordo com o trecho:

• "[...] In other words, for every R$ 1 (US$ 0.3) spent by the government with investment, the G.D.P. increases by R$ 1.60 (US$ 0.5). If there is as cut, it has an opposite effect."

• Em outras palavras, parar cada R$ 1 (US $ 0,3) gasto pelo governo com investimento, o G.D.P. aumenta em R$ 1,60 (US $ 0,5). Se houver como cortado, ele tem um efeito oposto.

d) The public investment in Brazil has never been lower in the history of the country’s financial situation.

• O investimento público no Brasil nunca foi menor na história da situação financeira do país.
e) The Economic Policy of the Dilma Rousseff administration has contributed a lot to the decline of the G.D.P. in Brazil, according to the National Treasury.

• A Política Econômica do governo Dilma Rousseff muito contribuiu para o declínio do PIB no Brasil, segundo o Tesouro Nacional.

06 – (MACKENZIE/SP-2018-VESTIBULAR-1º SEMESTRE)

According to the e-card,

a) Should you forget both the present and the past, your life will change one day.
b) Had the present been forgotten, you would have more fun now.
c) You should have been given a present on your birthday.
d) You wish you had forgotten not only the past but also the present.
e) If you were to ignore the present, you would be feeling fine in the past.

• TRADUÇÃO LIVRE do e-card:

• Two secrets on your Birthday:(Dois segredos sobre o seu aniversário)
1) Forget the past, you can't change it.(Esqueça o passado, você não consegue mudá-lo.)
2) Forget the present, I didn't get you one.(Esqueça o presente, eu não comprei um para você.)

• De acordo com o e-card,

a) Should you forget both the present and the past, your life will change one day.

• Se você esquecer o presente e o passado, sua vida mudará um dia.
b) Had the present been forgotten, you would have more fun now.

• Se o presente tivesse sido esquecido, você se divertiria mais agora. 

c) You should have been given a present on your birthday.

• Você deveria ter recebido um presente no seu aniversário.
d) You wish you had forgotten not only the past but also the present.

• Você gostaria de ter esquecido não apenas o passado, mas também o presente.
e) If you were to ignore the present, you would be feeling fine in the past.

• Se você ignorasse o presente, estaria se sentindo bem no passado.

07 – (MACKENZIE/SP-2018-VESTIBULAR-1º SEMESTRE)

After reading the e-card, we can conclude that

a) Coincidences do not exist.
b) The pronunciation of the two words mentioned is the same.
c) “Awesome” has something to do with the pronoun “me”.
d) The guy in the picture is really snobbish.
e) The opinion of the guy in the picture does not count for the truth.

• TRADUÇÃO LIVRE do e-card:

• Awesome ends 'Me' ...(Maravilhoso/Sensacional termina em mim...)
• Coincidence?(Coincidência?)
• I think not! (Eu acho que não!)

• Depois de ler o cartão eletrônico, podemos concluir que

a) Coincidences do not exist.

• Não existem coincidências.
b) The pronunciation of the two words mentioned is the same.

• A pronúncia das duas palavras mencionadas é a mesma.
c) “Awesome” has something to do with the pronoun “me”.

• “Impressionante” tem algo a ver com o pronome “eu”.
d) The guy in the picture is really snobbish.

• O cara da foto é muito esnobe.
e) The opinion of the guy in the picture does not count for the truth.

• A opinião do cara da foto não conta para a verdade.