Questões: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC - RJ) — com gabarito

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• 93AE4C17-F9

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  Sinônimos | SynonymsPUC - RJ · 2016DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  Based on the meanings expressed in the text, it is correct to affirm that

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  “permissible” (line 7) and tolerable are antonyms.

  B

  “ominous” (line 15) and encouraging are synonyms.

  C

  “massive” (line 20) and substantial do not express similar ideas.

  D

  “bedevilled” (line 26) means the same as tormented.

  E

  “reasonable” (line 27) does not mean acceptable.

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• 93A9ADF5-F9

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  Palavras conectivas | Connective wordsPUC - RJ · 2016DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  Check the option in which the word in boldface expresses the same meaning in the fragment as the word or expression in italics.

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  “Instead of a range of permissible emissions estimates that ranged up to 2,390 bn tons from 2015 onwards,” (lines 7-8) – Because of

  B

  “In effect, that halves the levels of diesel and petrol available for petrol tanks, coal for power stations, and natural gas…” (lines 10-11) – However

  C

  “In order to have a reasonable chance of keeping global warming below 2°C, we can only emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide, ever…” (lines 27-28) - Due to

  D

  “Although short-lived and released in smaller quantities, some of these are potentially far more potent than carbon dioxide…” (lines 37-38) – Besides

  E

  “So the researchers have re-examined both the options and the approaches, and have worked out a global figure that, they suggest, could be relevant to “real-world policy”. (lines 41-42) – Therefore

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• 93A51F1D-F9

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  According to the text, the global carbon budget

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  has been underestimated by climate scientists as well as governments.

  B

  has not been facing dramatic variations in calculations in the last few years.

  C

  calls for the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions in the next few decades.

  D

  defines the amount of carbon dioxide we can release into the atmosphere.

  E

  informs the exact levels of methane and oxides of nitrogen that can be released into the atmosphere.

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• 93A22C65-F9

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016MédioEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  According to the text, the high use of fossil fuels worldwide has contributed to all the following phenomena EXCEPT the

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 93a22c65-f9

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  rise in global surface temperatures and sea level.

  B

  controlled emissions of greenhouse gases.

  C

  development of world economies.

  D

  large emission of carbon dioxide.

  E

  increase of human population.

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• 939ED95F-F9

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  In the fragment “… the notional 2°C mark long agreed internationally as being the point of no return for the planet.” (line 13), the expression ‘point of no return’ could be substituted by

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 939ed95f-f9

  A

  moment of indecision

  B

  irreversible moment

  C

  point of departure

  D

  inspiring moment

  E

  point of disagreement

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• 939A9B3D-F9

  Inglês

  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016FácilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  In the excerpt, “they will have to cut fossil fuel combustion at an even faster rate than anybody had predicted.” (line 3), the fragment ‘will have to cut’ indicates

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 939a9b3d-f9

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  obligation

  B

  uncertainty

  C

  possibility

  D

  prohibition

  E

  permission

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• 93955576-F9

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016Muito difícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  The author’s main purpose in the article is to

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  complain against governments that cannot calculate their carbon budget accurately.

  B

  alert society in general to the urgent necessity of replacement of all nonrenewable fuels.

  C

  criticize 195 nations for their catastrophic emissions of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

  D

  inform governments and society in general about the disastrous implications of global warming to mankind.

  E

  report on a scientific study that clarifies the concept of carbon budget and its relevance to global warming control.

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• 9390B86F-F9

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  Considering the title of the article, one can infer that the current estimative on the use of fossil fuels and its relation to global warming is

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  equal to what was thought before.

  B

  better than what was thought before.

  C

  worse than what was thought before.

  D

  not as alarming as what was thought before.

  E

  twice as optimistic as what was thought before.

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• 2F88042C-B6

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  
  

  According to the article, the “5210” daily program intends to

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 2f88042c-b6

  A

  limit the intake of soft drinks and water.

  B

  restrict the amount of time devoted to active play.

  C

  prescribe a healthy routine to improve quality of life

  D

  encourage the free consumption of fruits and vegetables.

  E

  prevent the use of television and electronics on a daily basis.

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• 2F846B50-B6

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  
  

  Based on the article, the role of parents is central in fighting childhood obesity since they

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 2f846b50-b6

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  can impose restrictive rules to ban weight loss.

  B

  are the only authorities young children really obey

  C

  may devise detailed plans to curb calorie consumption.

  D

  have the power to improve children’s self-esteem and confidence.

  E

  are responsible for the children’s diet and amount of physical activity

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• 2F80E7D1-B6

  Inglês

  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016MédioEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  
  

  In terms of reference, it is correct to affirm that

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  “They” (line 19) refers to “people” (line 14).

  B

  “They” (line 56) refers to “systems” (line 55).

  C

  “which” (line 67) refers to “adolescents” (line 66).

  D

  “those” (line 74) refers to “individuals” (line 72).

  E

  “who” (line 83) refers to “children” (line 83).

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• 2F7D050C-B6

  Inglês

  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016MédioEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  
  

  In the fragment “Parents also need to be tuned into opportunities for physical activity and set hard-and-fast rules about television and time spent on electronics ” (lines 93-95), the expression “be tuned into” can be replaced, without change in meaning, by

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 2f7d050c-b6

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  become sensitive to

  B

  make a detailed review of

  C

  leave out of consideration

  D

  bring about by authority

  E

  decide what to do with

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• 2F78C764-B6

  Inglês

  Sinônimos | SynonymsPUC - RJ · 2016MédioEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  
  

  Based on the meanings expressed in the text, it is correct to affirm that

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  “ailments” (line 1) cannot be replaced by maladies.

  B

  “afflict” (line 2) and torment are synonyms.

  C

  “underscore” (line 11) and highlight are antonyms.

  D

  “undue” (line 12) can be replaced by reasonable.

  E

  “deviations” (line 18) means the same as consistencies.

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• 2F753246-B6

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016MédioEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  
  

  The fragment “Problems of youthful obesity go beyond physical ones.” (line 65-66) suggests that problems of youthful obesity

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  are far more serious than those faced by adults.

  B

  are as numerous as those faced by obese children.

  C

  are not limited to physical complications or disorders.

  D

  cannot be easily identified by doctors and researchers.

  E

  can affect not only obese adolescents but also obese children.

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• 2F7112ED-B6

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  Advérbios de: lugar, modo, tempo e freqüência | Adverbs of: place, manner, time and frequencyPUC - RJ · 2016DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  
  

  In the sentence “Currently, about one-third of American children are overweight or obese.” (line 44-45), the adverb “currently” can be replaced, with no change in meaning, by

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 2f7112ed-b6

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  for the time being

  B

  momentarily

  C

  hereafter

  D

  recently

  E

  actually

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• 2F6DE35E-B6

  Inglês

  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  
  

  According to the information presented in paragraph 5 (lines 30-35), overweight children

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  will certainly become unhealthy overweight adults.

  B

  are as likely to face serious health problems as obese adults.

  C

  are more likely to become victims of cancer and stroke than adults.

  D

  face more risks of becoming overweight and unhealthy adults, even if they adopt a healthier lifestyle.

  E

  face higher risks of becoming overweight adults, in case they do not improve their diets and workout regularly.

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• 2F6A5295-B6

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016MédioEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  
  

  From the fragment “Two new studies, conducted among more than half a million children in Denmark who were followed for many years, linked a high body mass index (B.M.I) in children to an increased risk of developing colon cancer and suffering an early stroke as adults” (lines 5-9), one can infer that

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  the two studies were led by more than half a million children.

  B

  only obese children may suffer from colon cancer in adulthood.

  C

  high B.M.I increases the risk of strokes when one enters old age.

  D

  more than 500,000 children were followed in the two new studies mentioned in the article.

  E

  high B.M.I is remotely related an increased risk of colon cancer and early strokes in childhood.

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• 2F66A3E7-B6

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  
  

  The author’s main purpose in this text is to

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  trace back to childhood the origin of every disease people face in their adult lives.

  B

  alert parents to the disastrous effects of excess weight in childhood and adolescence.

  C

  list some concrete possibilities of fighting children’s excessive weight in modern society.

  D

  report on studies on childhood obesity and point out suggestions on how to overcome the problem.

  E

  blame society in general for the serious diseases derived from excessive weight gain during childhood.

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• 84814EE7-B6

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  
  

  According to the author, one positive side-effect of the high costs involved in reusing space shuttles in subsequent launches is the fact that

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  NASA has given up launching rockets.

  B

  NASA has largely given up on reusable spaceflight.

  C

  NASA has made an alliance with Russian and European companies.

  D

  Russia and European countries are now investing on refurbishing shuttles.

  E

  new space companies have been developing technology to reuse space shuttles with low costs.

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• 847E1F8C-B6

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2016DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  
  

  In the context of the article, the word “heady” (line 15 ) can be replaced with no change in meaning by

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  frivolous.

  B

  stimulating.

  C

  heavy.

  D

  dull.

  E

  light-headed.

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