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

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• A8DE4F8F-B0

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  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2017DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  According to paragraph 4 (lines 25-37), the deal Mr. Manfoush made with the Syrian regime included

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  selling cheap milk in the city of Damascus.

  B

  passing on part of his profits to the government.

  C

  opening a chain of bakeries to feed the famished citizens.

  D

  reinvesting a share of his profits to provide for the needy population.

  E

  buying dairy machinery from impoverished farmers to help them survive.

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• A8DA761D-B0

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  Based on the information presented in paragraph 3 (lines 17-24), one can say that all the issues below contributed to Mr. Manfoush’s wealth from 2003 onwards, EXCEPT the

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  tightening of the siege of Eastern Ghouta.

  B

  decrease of the price of milk inside the enclave.

  C

  presence of regime forces around Eastern Ghouta.

  D

  huge consumption of meat and cheese by the rebel forces.

  E

  isolation of Eastern Ghouta farmers in relation to their customers.

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• A8D2B25D-B0

  Inglês

  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2017DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  The fragment “This has proved effective at isolating, containing and stranding rebel redoubts into submission without consuming too much of the regime’s dwindling manpower. The sieges have generated lots of money, too” (lines 12 -16) is structured by

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  definition.

  B

  classification

  C

  time sequence.

  D

  cause and effect

  E

  comparison and contrast.

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• A8CD8361-B0

  Inglês

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  In the subtitle of the text “For Syria’s new elite, peace might be bad for business” the implied idea is that peace is

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  possibly bad for business.

  B

  necessarily bad for business.

  C

  certainly bad for business.

  D

  certainly important for business.

  E

  urgently necessary for business.

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• A8C8F3A4-B0

  Inglês

  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2017Muito difícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  The main objective of the text is to

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  blame the new Syrian business elite for the general economic breakdown of the country.

  B

  criticize the implications of the Syrian tactics of town blockades to the welfare of dairy farmers.

  C

  claim that affluent Syrian traders must be held responsible for the government’s huge deficits.

  D

  warn the international community about the excessive empowerment of greedy Syrian militia.

  E

  discuss how Syrian war tactics have benefited some traders and generated a new business elite.

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• 017C9D62-AF

  Inglês

  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2017MédioEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

  Check the correct option in terms of reference:

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  “these” (line 8) refers to “spreadsheets and fancy smartphone apps (line 4).

  B

  “those” (line 48) refers to “researchers” (line 46).

  C

  “It” (line 60) refers to “notepad” (line 58).

  D

  “which” (line 64) refers to “thousand words” (line 64).

  E

  “them” (line 77) refers to “customers” (line 76).

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• 017764BA-AF

  Inglês

  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2017Muito difícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

  Professor Arvind Malhotra’s argument in paragraph 6 (lines 80-91) that “getting your hands dirty” (lines 81-82) enhances creativity, finds echo in Amy Jones’s creation of “an impressive artwork” (line 75), in high-technology companies’ usage of whiteboards (line 88) and in Angela Ceberano’s preference in creating “her own systems” (lines 94-95).

  It is possible to affirm that the common denominator of the above examples is that

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  teamwork is essential for launching innovation.

  B

  a hands-on approach is where we sharpen our expertise.

  C

  multitasking is associated with creativity.

  D

  apps are pointless for enhancing creativity.

  E

  electronic gadgets are indispensable for enhancing creativity.

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• 01745934-AF

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  Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

  In paragraph 5 (lines 66-79), the author tells the story of Amy Jones, creator of an online enterprise named Map your Progress, which sprung from her personal problem: a $26,000 credit card debt. The proverb which best applies to Jones’s experience is

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  “Strike while the iron is hot.”

  B

  “Money doesn’t grow on trees.”

  C

  “The pen is mightier than the sword.”

  D

  “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

  E

  “First things first.”

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• 016B87EE-AF

  Inglês

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  Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

  Based on the fragment of the text “Other findings show that pen and paper have an edge over the keyboard.” (lines 41-42), one can say that

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  some researchers believe that technology is more user-friendly than analogical media.

  B

  some studies demonstrate that pen and paper are a little more advantageous than apps.

  C

  pen and paper are on the edge of a revolution in terms of usability.

  D

  technological and analogical media should be used together.

  E

  pen and paper are absolutely useless nowadays.

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• 0167AAEB-AF

  Inglês

  Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehensionPUC - RJ · 2017DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

  From the fragment of the text “There are so many apps out there and I’ve tried and really given them a go, doing those to-do lists of having your priorities or brain storming using lots of different apps, but when I get a pen and paper, or when I’m using my old-fashioned diary and pen, it just feels more flexible to me. I can always pull it out. I can focus.” (lines 17-23), one can say that Ceberano

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  has approved the majority of the apps she has tested so far.

  B

  to-do lists and brain storming are activities she can’t stand doing.

  C

  has given up using her pens and notepads, as she couldn’t focus.

  D

  has tried different apps, but she thinks taking notes is more practical.

  E

  can only focus on her projects if she organizes them using pen and paper.

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• 01619973-AF

  Inglês

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  Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

  In the fragment of the text “While technology can certainly provide an edge for certain tasks, digital overload is a real and growing concern.” (lines 29-31), the conjunction “while” conveys an idea of

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  simultaneity

  B

  time sequence

  C

  addition of ideas

  D

  exemplification

  E

  opposition of ideas

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• 015D06E1-AF

  Inglês

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  Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

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

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  “stack” (line 7) and pile are synonyms.

  B

  “overload” (line 31) and overburden are antonyms.

  C

  “doodle” (line 54) cannot be replaced by scribble.

  D

  “huge” (line 70) means the same as beautiful.

  E

  “spark” (line 80) and discourage are synonyms.

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• 01588312-AF

  Inglês

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  Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

  The author’s main objective in this text is to

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  trace back the reasons that led to the omnipresence of apps in people’s lives.

  B

  prove that apps have entirely supplanted the use of analogical organizing tools.

  C

  list some characteristics that make technological tools necessary in users’ routine.

  D

  defend the idea that in spite of the proliferation of technology, simpler tools are still appealing.

  E

  highlight the fact that those who take written notes have a better understanding of the material they register.

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• 2BFAD186-AF

  Inglês

  Aspectos linguísticos | Linguistic aspectsPUC - RJ · 2017DifícilEntre para guardar nos favoritos

  

  Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

  In the fragment “People were taught to take a different perspective by imagining they were taking a bird’s-eye-view of the situation…” (lines 60-62), the expression “taking a bird’s-eye-view” can be replaced, without a change in meaning, by

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  “taking a methodological look at something”.

  B

  “taking an unhurried look at something”.

  C

  “taking a leisurely look at something”.

  D

  “taking an overall look at something”.

  E

  “taking a quick look at something”.

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• 2BF5C7F9-AF

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  Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

  According to Robert Sternberg, wise people are those who can

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 2bf5c7f9-af

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  keep their own self-interest under strict control.

  B

  accomplish several mental tasks at the same time.

  C

  distinguish between short-term and long-term goals.

  D

  learn from the constant changes in the domestic environment.

  E

  reach emotional stability when confronted with a terrible dilemma.

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• 2BEFF241-AF

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  Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

  After carrying out different research experiments on wise reasoning, Igor Grossman concludes that

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  ignoring other people’s problems is an act of wisdom.

  B

  wise people are the ones who are able to predict the future.

  C

  self-distancing from a problem will undermine wise reasoning.

  D

  wisdom may vary according to the context in which one is inserted.

  E

  pessimistic people never recognise the limits of their own knowledge

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• 2BEA8169-AF

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  Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

  In the fragment “And how did you work out what to do?” (lines 25-26), “work out” means to

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  invent.

  B

  devise.

  C

  discard.

  D

  anticipate.

  E

  remember.

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• 2BE37D83-AF

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  Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

  When discussing the benefits associated with wise reasoning, the author mentions all items below, EXCEPT

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  enhanced happiness.

  B

  greater life fulfillment.

  C

  improved relationships.

  D

  higher intelligence levels.

  E

  increased life expectancy.

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• 2BDD8EAE-AF

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  Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted. 

  The communicative intention of the text is to

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  correlate personality traits with the level of wisdom.

  B

  suggest that wisdom is a hereditary personality trait.

  C

  indicate that wisdom and intelligence are strictly connected.

  D

  give hope to those people who are upset about their lifestyles.

  E

  argue that wisdom is a kind of knowledge that may be learned.

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• A9AAF990-FA

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

  

  In the original publication of this text, a paragraph was introduced by the following sentences:

  
  

  “The fight for liberalism is at its most fraught with immigration. Given that most governments manage who comes to work and live in their country, the EU’s total freedom of movement is an anomaly.”

  
  

  These sentences would fit in immediately before the paragraph that begins with

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  “Now that history has stormed back with a vengeance, liberalism needs to fight its ground all over again.” (lines 77-79)

  B

  “Just as important is the need for policies to ensure the diffusion of prosperity.” (lines 87-88)

  C

  “Just as global trade rules allow countries to counter surges of goods, so there is a case for rules to cope with surges in people.” (lines 100-102)

  D

  “Liberalism has been challenged before.” (line 112)

  E

  “When Margaret Thatcher was prime minister, amid the triumph of Soviet collapse, an aide slipped Mr. Fukuyama’s essay on history into her papers.” (lines 119-121)

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