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(Adapted from Family Circle Magazine, 2002)
GLOSSARY
resilience – capacidade de voltar a ser forte, feliz, ou bem sucedido novamente, após uma situação ou evento difícil.
26 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
In “...strong values for our children may be the most...”,
the underlined word is closest in meaning to
a) must.
b) might.
c) have to.
d) ought to.
27 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
All information below is provided by the excerpt, except:
a) September 11 has made strong family ties more
important.
b) The lessons learnt after the September 11 attacks
could not have been taught any other way.
c) One of the most important roles a parent or
grandparent can play is to teach children how to be tough.
d) Horrifying as they were, the attacks occurred on Sept 11 have taught the world valuable things.
❑ TEXTO 2: Read the excerpt and answer questions 03, 04 and 05.
Many people think that dialects are corrupt versions of the standard language, and that dialect forms are mistakes, made by ignorant people who have not learnt correct grammar.
In fact, this is not at all true: dialects have their own systematic – but different – grammars.
Dialect forms are not incorrect in _____ but they can be out of place in formal styles where only the standard language is normally used.
(Adapted from Practical English Usage by Michael Swan)
28 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
Fill in the blank with the suitable option
a) their.
b) itself.
c) theirs.
d) themselves.
29 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
In “...they can be out of place in formal styles where...”,
the words in bold type mean
a) lost.
b) obvious.
c) inappropriate.
d) in the incorrect order.
30 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
The first paragraph in the excerpt leads to the conclusion that
a) ignorant people make more grammar mistakes.
b) mistakes made by ignorant people are seldom seen as
dialects.
c) more often than not, dialects corrupt the standard
language.
d) a large number of people assume dialects are incorrect forms of the language.
❑ TEXTO 3: Read the excerpt and answer questions 06, 07 and 08.
Fifty years ago, _____ ever considered that a life full of household chores, not shared by her husband, might take a toll on a mother’s mental state. Husbands, who weren’t expected to be involved _____ with their children, were passionately caught up in developing their own careers, yet at-home mothers often seemed frustrated, dissatisfied and tired of being homebodies.
(Adapted from Family Circle Magazine, 2002)
GLOSSARY
household chores – tarefas domésticas
take a toll on – ter um efeito negativo sobre
passionately – intensamente
homebodies – pessoas que passam muito tempo em casa
31 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
Fill in the blanks with the suitable options, respectively:
a) none – much
b) nobody – any
c) no one – much
d) no one – many
32 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
In “...were passionately caught up in developing...”,
the underlined phrasal verb is closest in meaning to
a) absorbed.
b) separated.
c) distracted.
d) indifferent.
33 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
“own”, in bold type in the excerpt, refers to the
a) careers.
b) mothers.
c) children.
d) husbands.
❑ TEXTO 4: Read the text and answer questions 09, 10, 11 and 12.
London 2012: Great-grandmother prepares for torch role
Diana Gould will be 100 when she takes part in the Olympic Torch Relay.
“I’m ______ up and down ______ a candlestick,” said 99-year-old Diana Gould, who is the oldest among the 8,000 people who will carry the Olympic flame.
The great-grandmother of six, who lives in a retirement flat in Kenton, north-west London, did not know that her granddaughter Alexandra Antscherl had nominated her to be a torchbearer.
But since being selected she has been ______ for the 300-yard walk.
“I was delighted when Alexandra told me and when I heard I was definitely accepted I started to get really excited.”
“I’ve seen the torch now – I think the design is lovely and it’s fairly comfortable to hold.”
“As long as the walk is on the flat I think I’ll be OK. The biggest challenge will be the weight of the torch.”
“I can’t walk quick because I walk with a stick. About halfway I think I will have to change arms because of the weight of the thing!”
(By Debabani Majumdar, BBC News, London)
candlestick – candelabro
yard – jarda (0,9144 de um metro)
stick – bengala
34 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
Choose the right alternative to have the blanks filled, respectively:
a) walking – held – prepared
b) walking – holding – preparing
c) going to walk – can hold – prepared
d) going to walk – will hold – preparing
35 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
The words, in bold type in the text, are adjectives, except:
a) lovely
b) excited
c) delighted
d) nominated
36 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
“torchbearer”, (line 9), refers to a person who
a) designed the original torch.
b) carries the torch during the Olympic Torch Relay.
c) weighs the torch before the Olympic Games begin.
d) first carried a torch in an international sports competition.
37 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
According to the text, all alternatives are correct, except:
a) An elderly woman, who walks with a stick, will be
in charge of carrying the Olympic torch in London.
b) Diana Gould, whose granddaughter nominated her to
take part in the Olympic Torch Relay, is very pleased that she will be one of
the torchbearers.
c) The great-grandmother of six, who will be the
eldest torchbearer in the London Olympic Games, will face the challenge of
supporting the weight of the torch.
d) The great-grandmother, who has been trained for supporting the weight of the London Olympic Games torch, will walk as fast as she can during the Olympic Torch Relay.
❑ TEXTO 5: Read the text and answer questions 13, 14, 15 and 16.
Japan tsunami ‘ghost ship’ drifting to Canada A Japanese fishing vessel swept away by the March 2011 tsunami has been spotted adrift off the west coast of Canada by the coastguard.
An aircraft patrolling the seas off British Columbia saw the 15m vessel seen floating 275km from the Haida Gwaii islands on Friday.
It is believed to be the first large item from the millions of tonnes of tsunami debris to cross the Pacific.
No one is believed to be aboard the ship, registered in Hokkaido, Japan.
Canada’s Transport Ministry is monitoring the vessel for marine pollution and to see if it becomes an obstruction.
The tsunami last March generated more than 25 million tonnes of debris, say researchers at the University of Hawaii. Between four and eight million tonnes were washed into the ocean, with one to two million tonnes still floating on the surface.
The main mass of the debris is not expected to make landfall in North America until March 2014. Maria Cantwell, US senator for Washington state, said the boat was expected to drift slowly south.
(Adapted from
BBC news)
GLOSSARY
vessel – embarcação
to be swept away – ser arrastado
landfall – o ato de chegar à costa
adrift – sem rumo
to drift – ser arrastado pela correnteza
38 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
The correct active voice for
“A Japanese fishing vessel has been spotted adrift off the west coast of Canada by the coastguard.”, (lines 1, 2 and 3),
is:
a) A Japanese fishing vessel was spotted adrift off
the west coast of Canada.
b) A Japanese fishing vessel was being spotted adrift
off the west coast of Canada.
c) The coastguard spotted a Japanese fishing vessel
adrift off the west coast of Canada.
d) The coastguard has spotted a Japanese fishing vessel adrift off the west coast of Canada.
39 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
“debris”, in bold type in the text, is related to
a) clouds of toxic gas caused by pollution in Japan.
b) the dark oil spill spread over the ocean in Canada.
c) unwanted materials that were left on the west coast
of Canada.
d) pieces of items that were washed into the ocean during the tsunami in Japan.
40 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
In “No one is believed to be aboard the ship...”,
the underlined word has the same meaning as
a) beside.
b) outside.
c) on board.
d) disembarking.
41 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
In “Maria Cantwell said the boat was expected to drift slowly south.”, (lines 21 and 22),
it means that she
a) wishes the boat would sail for the south.
b) will wait until the boat returns from the south.
c) believes that the boat is likely to move slowly
towards the south.
d) hopes that coastguard will be able to guide the boat to the south.
❑ TEXTO 6: Read the article and answer questions 17, 18, 19 and 20.
Aviation English Language –
The Importance of Communication in Aviation
English is the international language of aviation, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requires all pilots and air traffic controllers to be competent in English. Both air traffic controllers and pilots must have sufficient language proficiency to be able to manage the complex tasks they have to undertake if they are going to do them with safety.
The English that is spoken in communication between pilots and air traffic control is quite restricted, and is referred to as standard phraseology – a large fixed set of words and phrases used to cover most operating procedures and some eventualities.
You might expect that miscommunication would be rare when people are working with a very restricted code. But this is not the case. One of the most frequent problems is caused by pronunciation, but grammatical and lexical problems are not unusual ______________.
If anything out of the ordinary happens, misunderstandings can be compounded by intercultural communication problems and lack of flexibility in language use.
(Taken from http://languagetesting.info)
42 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
Choose the alternative so as to have the article completed correctly:
a) neither
b) either
c) also
d) too
43 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
Reading the article leads to the conclusion that, except:
a) effective communication in English is an essential
prerequisite to safety.
b) aviation will be free of accidents if pilots and
air traffic controllers use phraseology effectively.
c) cultural differences between crew members and air
traffic controllers could be a language barrier to successful communication,
when unusual events occur.
d) breakdown in the communication process could be avoided if both pilots and air traffic controllers have the necessary autonomy in using English language to deal with their tasks.
44 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
In “One of the most frequent problems is caused by pronunciation, but grammatical and lexical problems are just as important to achieve effective communication.”,
it is revealed that
a) grammar and vocabulary have been a low priority for
aviation personnel.
b) neither grammar nor lexis is high priority for
pilots’ and controllers’ work.
c) communication error is most related to
mispronouncing the standard phraseology.
d) not only pronunciation but also grammar and lexis play a crucial role in communicating effectively.
45 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
“lack of”, in bold type in the text, can mean, except:
a) none of.
b) plenty of.
c) absence of.
d) shortage of.
❑ TEXTO 7: Read the article and answer questions 21, 22 and 23.
Peppermint perks
Not just a breath freshener, studies have also shown that peppermint could help alleviate symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) by reducing abdominal pain, gas and diarrhea. “Peppermint tea in particular helps soothe indigestion caused by a bug or IBS,” says Eric Yarnell, professor of botanical medicine.
Strong mints and even candy canes may help tame an upset stomach, too, as long as you don’t have heartburn.
Peppermint is also appreciated for the soothing effect it has in treating headaches, migraines, skin irritations, nausea, and menstrual cramps.
(Adapted from Reader’s Digest)
GLOSSARY
peppermint – tipo de menta (hortelã-pimenta)
bug – virose
46 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
Based on the article, peppermint
a) is only available in tea bags.
b) is always prescribed by health professionals.
c) is good for calming an upset stomach even if there
are symptoms of heartburn.
d) can be used in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems, apart from being also used as a breath freshener.
47 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
“Perks”, in the title of the article,
refers to the ___________ of peppermint.
a) benefits
b) downside
c) pros and cons
d) disadvantages
48 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
The third paragraph of the article reveals that peppermint
a) can cure chronic diseases.
b) can be considered a multipurpose herb.
c) is said to be a very effective allopathic medicine.
d) itself is highly recommended to combat acute diseases.
❑ TEXTO 8: Read the cartoon and answer questions 49 and 50.
Santa knows he has to be more careful. One more accident _____ pilot error, and the FAA would take away his pilot’s license for good.
GLOSSARY
FAA – Administração Federal de Aviação
49 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
All alternatives complete the blank, except:
a) due to
b) owing to
c) in spite of
d) because of
50 – (EEAR-CFS-2/2013-BCT–SARGENTO)
According to the cartoon, if Santa causes one more accident, the FAA will
a) force him to retake his driving test.
b) take his pilot’s license permanently.
c) make Santa stop driving his vehicle.
d) not allow Santa to deliver Christmas gifts ever again.
