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• 305011F1-3B

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  The text ‘Brazil as a bridge between old and new powers?’ has been extracted from a text published in the periodical International Affairs, issue nº 89. The issue, as stated by the editors in an introductory article, ‘… has been divided into two parts. Part one comprises case-studies of three rising powers — Brazil, India and China — while the articles in part two cover the various actors and entities that have reason and/or ability to attempt to manage the rise of new powers. (…) These multiple actors may be grouped into four categories…’

  
  

  The following definitions were given in the introductory article for each of the categories:

  
  

  1. This group comprises states and groupings of states that have acquired, over the past decades, the role of agendasetters as Great Powers. They have exerted defining influence in shaping the rules and norms of global governance. Despite their relative decline (especially with reference to the rising powers), they still have enough power to act as gatekeepers to the inner sanctums of international regimes.

  
  

  2. In this category are the countries that represent the proverbial grass that gets trampled when elephants fight. They often form the unfortunate terrain on which scrambles for power can occur, but are also occasionally able to exercise powerful leverage by providing the follower base that aspiring leaders seek, and legitimize claims to greater power by securing for those leaders the backing of large numbers.

  
  

  3. As the shift in the balance of power that we see under way today is not occurring simply between states, this category includes businesses and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have emerged as repositories and brokers of power, effectively harnessed by states at different levels of the hierarchy and harnessing them to serve their own causes in turn.

  
  

  4. This category recognizes that most international organizations, regimes and networks are seldom ‘actors’ in their own right. But different organizations, networks and regimes, even when made up of similar memberships, show different degrees of adaptability and reform in response to the needs and demands posed by rising powers.

  
  

  
  

  In the definition transcribed in number 2, the characterization “...countries that represent the proverbial grass that gets trampled when elephants fight.” contains
  

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  a metaphor to convey that such countries, mostly in Africa, are known for the wild elephants that wander over their territory.

  B

  an image to reveal that the countries are similar to strong plants that withstand the weight of strong wild animals.

  C

  an analogy to convey the idea that elephants destroy countries that are covered by forest and grass plains.

  D

  a connotative expression that conveys the idea that smaller and less powerful countries are like elephants in that they take time and resist moving away from their original role in international affairs.

  E

  a reference to a proverb used to convey that the big nations have long dominated other countries that are now struggling to find power in the international arena.

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• 304B6F24-3B

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  The text ‘Brazil as a bridge between old and new powers?’ has been extracted from a text published in the periodical International Affairs, issue nº 89. The issue, as stated by the editors in an introductory article, ‘… has been divided into two parts. Part one comprises case-studies of three rising powers — Brazil, India and China — while the articles in part two cover the various actors and entities that have reason and/or ability to attempt to manage the rise of new powers. (…) These multiple actors may be grouped into four categories…’

  
  

  The following definitions were given in the introductory article for each of the categories:

  
  

  1. This group comprises states and groupings of states that have acquired, over the past decades, the role of agendasetters as Great Powers. They have exerted defining influence in shaping the rules and norms of global governance. Despite their relative decline (especially with reference to the rising powers), they still have enough power to act as gatekeepers to the inner sanctums of international regimes.

  
  

  2. In this category are the countries that represent the proverbial grass that gets trampled when elephants fight. They often form the unfortunate terrain on which scrambles for power can occur, but are also occasionally able to exercise powerful leverage by providing the follower base that aspiring leaders seek, and legitimize claims to greater power by securing for those leaders the backing of large numbers.

  
  

  3. As the shift in the balance of power that we see under way today is not occurring simply between states, this category includes businesses and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have emerged as repositories and brokers of power, effectively harnessed by states at different levels of the hierarchy and harnessing them to serve their own causes in turn.

  
  

  4. This category recognizes that most international organizations, regimes and networks are seldom ‘actors’ in their own right. But different organizations, networks and regimes, even when made up of similar memberships, show different degrees of adaptability and reform in response to the needs and demands posed by rising powers.

  
  

  
  

  In the definition transcribed in number 1 , the fragment “Despite their relative decline (…) they still have enough power to act as gatekeepers to the inner sanctums of international regimes.” means that

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 304b6f24-3b

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  due to the fact that the Great Powers have been facing political and economic deterioration, they have been imposing the entrance of new international powers to their private club.

  B

  even though the Great Powers have been experiencing adversity, they are still capable of deciding those which will gain access to the select group of international governments.

  C

  given that the Great Powers have been dealing with recession, their power as decision-makers in the international community has been challenged.

  D

  in spite of the Great Powers’ adverse political situation, international powers still consider them mighty and inspiring models.

  E

  because the Great Powers cannot detain the access of new regimes to their once highly exclusive group, they have been enduring relative economic recession.

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• 304747E6-3B

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  The text ‘Brazil as a bridge between old and new powers?’ has been extracted from a text published in the periodical International Affairs, issue nº 89. The issue, as stated by the editors in an introductory article, ‘… has been divided into two parts. Part one comprises case-studies of three rising powers — Brazil, India and China — while the articles in part two cover the various actors and entities that have reason and/or ability to attempt to manage the rise of new powers. (…) These multiple actors may be grouped into four categories…’

  
  

  The following definitions were given in the introductory article for each of the categories:

  
  

  1. This group comprises states and groupings of states that have acquired, over the past decades, the role of agendasetters as Great Powers. They have exerted defining influence in shaping the rules and norms of global governance. Despite their relative decline (especially with reference to the rising powers), they still have enough power to act as gatekeepers to the inner sanctums of international regimes.

  
  

  2. In this category are the countries that represent the proverbial grass that gets trampled when elephants fight. They often form the unfortunate terrain on which scrambles for power can occur, but are also occasionally able to exercise powerful leverage by providing the follower base that aspiring leaders seek, and legitimize claims to greater power by securing for those leaders the backing of large numbers.

  
  

  3. As the shift in the balance of power that we see under way today is not occurring simply between states, this category includes businesses and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have emerged as repositories and brokers of power, effectively harnessed by states at different levels of the hierarchy and harnessing them to serve their own causes in turn.

  
  

  4. This category recognizes that most international organizations, regimes and networks are seldom ‘actors’ in their own right. But different organizations, networks and regimes, even when made up of similar memberships, show different degrees of adaptability and reform in response to the needs and demands posed by rising powers.

  
  

  The sequence that matches the category with its definition is:
  

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  1. The established powers

  2. Small and marginalized actors

  3. Private actors

  4. International organizations and other mechanisms of global Governance

  B

  1. Small and marginalized actors

  2. The established powers

  3. International organizations and other mechanisms of global Governance

  4. Private actors

  C

  1. International organizations and other mechanisms of global Governance

  2. Small and marginalized actors

  3. The established powers

  4. Private actors

  D

  1. The established powers

  2. Private actors

  3. Small and marginalized actors

  4. International organizations and other mechanisms of global Governance

  E

  1. Small and marginalized actors

  2. Private actors

  3. International organizations and other mechanisms of global Governance

  4. The established powers

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• 3040F2F9-3B

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  In the last section of the article, lines 151-171, the author states that

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 3040f2f9-3b

  A

  Brazil’s diplomatic attitude is a huge menace to the international policies adopted by the powerful nations of the globe.

  B

  Brazil’s perspective on international issues at present is quite aligned with that undertaken by all of the traditional powerful nations of the northern hemisphere.

  C

  the Brazilian foreign affairs ministry is very good at negotiating and leading different nations into a consensual position, as long as this perspective is aligned with its own.

  D

  nations in the North which have held powerful positions internationally have employed very impressive and efficient approaches to reach global consensus on relevant issues.

  E

  Brazil will only be a beneficial player in international issues if nations from the North maintain their own stand in issues that involve economic and financial negotiations.

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• 30357A07-3B

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  The fragment “Brazilian musician Tom Jobim’s line that ‘Brazil is not for beginners’” (lines 143-144) is used by the author to

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 30357a07-3b

  A

  contest Tom Jobim’s statement with the counterarguments that Brazilian foreign policy is totally transparent.

  B

  justify that Itamaraty is eager to communicate new ideas of which the dissemination of Brazilian culture and music is essential.

  C

  reinforce the idea that Brazil is not always easy to understand since the essence of its foreign policy issues lies beyond superficial impressions.

  D

  make an appealing literary reference for international readers to understand how Brazilian musicians in general view their own society.

  E

  reveal that Brazilian policy makers strictly endorse northern Atlantic viewpoints in addressing international affairs that are discussed in the Itamaraty rounds.

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• 30306F55-3B

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  An appropriate explanation of the expression taken from the text is found in

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 30306f55-3b

  A

  “value-creating negotiator” (line 49) refers to Brazil as a mediator that values international creations.

  B

  “decision-making tables” (line 83) refers to decisions that are made under the table.

  C

  “decision-influencing power” (lines 84-85) conveys the idea of an authority that dominates the nations that decide.

  D

  “long-standing ambition” (line 87) conveys the idea of an ambition that is enduring.

  E

  “wider pan-southern interaction” (line 106) conveys the idea of pan-southern countries that are unwilling to relate to each other.

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• 300FC4D6-3B

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  In the fragment “But when examined on a deeper level, the country bears more resemblance to a distributive, value-claiming actor.” (lines 50-52) the expression ‘to bear resemblance to’ means

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 300fc4d6-3b

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  to contrast with.

  B

  to be similar to.

  C

  to be different from.

  D

  to be incompatible with.

  E

  to show unlikeness with.

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• 2FF5592C-3B

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  The author claims that “Brazil lacks a history of conquest or imperial domination.” (lines 30-31) to support the idea that

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  the country is not a threat to the security of other South American countries and thus cannot hold a conciliatory position among nations.

  B

  the armed forces of the country are only enough to ensure national security and not ready for armed invasions or struggles in other territories.

  C

  the country’s absence of abundant military forces adds to its strength as a brigde-builder which can guarantee stability in facing tensions between nations.

  D

  there are growing tensions between the North and the South American countries that Brazil cannot deal with.

  E

  the stability and predictability of Brazil’s foreign policy will not assist its goal of conquering the neighboring countries.

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• 2FE09C4B-3B

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  The communicative intention of this article is to

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 2fe09c4b-3b

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  inform that Brazil deserves more international credit as an honest broker in global affairs.

  B

  explain how Brazil positions itself in the role of a bridge-builder in the global system.

  C

  defeat the argument that Brazilian diplomacy is always conciliatory in nature for fear of imperialistic attacks.

  D

  reveal that Brazil does not pose a security threat to its neighbors due to the scanty status of its armed forces.

  E

  question Brazil’s role as an effective political and economic leader among the Southern Hemisphere nations.

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• F2F50A53-3B

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  The statement “A number of carmakers are developing wireless networking systems (…) if an accident looks likely” (. 50-54) shows that the manufacturers’ objective is

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão f2f50a53-3b

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  to simplify car parking.

  B

  to make cheaper cars.

  C

  to beautify cars.

  D

  to assure safety.

  E

  to allow drivers to sleep.

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• F2EE1EB5-3B

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  The phrase “a chicken-and-egg problem” (. 30) expresses the idea of

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão f2ee1eb5-3b

  A

  precedence of investments in infrastructure or in the number of equipped cars.

  B

  investments on infrastructure only.

  C

  investments on a biodegradable fuel development.

  D

  one decisive matter for the project to succeed.

  E

  the failure that the project will definitely be.

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• F2E21720-3B

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  The main idea of the article is

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão f2e21720-3b

  A

  to applaud the new driverless car technology.

  B

  to argue that researchers should make cars.

  C

  to analyze the characteristics of European cars.

  D

  to prove that autonomous cars are too slow.

  E

  to highlight that Swedish carmakers are against new inventions.

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• E82C16F4-3B

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  In the German testing car, the most distinctive characteristic, in comparison to the American project, is

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão e82c16f4-3b

  A

  the fact that it has a camera that identifies road markings.

  B

  the fact that it can be driven in high-speed roads.

  C

  the fact that it contains guidance systems.

  D

  the fact that it can be driven with “no hands”.

  E

  the fact that it is equipped with a brake light that warns other motorists.

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• E82245A3-3B

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  According to a safety engineer working on the project, for autonomous parking to work, most of the technology involved has to be in the car itself. One device which is NOT present in the Swedish test car is

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  A

  a radar.

  B

  a camera.

  C

  a lidar system.

  D

  a GPS mapping.

  E

  a smartphone application.

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• E80BAAAC-3B

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  The phrase “a chicken-and-egg problem” (.l 30) expresses the idea of

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão e80baaac-3b

  A

  precedence of investments in infrastructure or in the number of equipped cars.

  B

  investments on infrastructure only.

  C

  investments on a biodegradable fuel development.

  D

  one decisive matter for the project to succeed.

  E

  the failure that the project will definitely be.

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• E7FD8373-3B

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  The text implies that driverless cars are

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão e7fd8373-3b

  A

  the automobiles parked just around the corner.

  B

  a near future reality waiting to be adopted.

  C

  the Swedish vehicles used in conservative resorts.

  D

  the kind of transport developed for human hands.

  E

  the ones covered with bunches of stiff bristles.

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• 696C6544-3B

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  Based on the text, mark the CORRECT statement:

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 696c6544-3b

  A

  Mice or humans, every mammal has identical brains.

  B

  The sedentary mice showed predisposition to obesity.

  C

  The sedentary mice’s brains showed a profusion of life-threatening cells.

  D

  Physical exercise increases anxiety in both people and animals.

  E

  Through their studies, scientists could relate anxiety to lack of exercises.

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• 696344CE-3B

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  In “Their brains (…) showed evidence that the sushing neurons…” (l 77-78), “shushing” could be replaced by

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  A

  quick.

  B

  silent.

  C

  active.

  D

  agitated.

  E

  disturbed.

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• 69575033-3B

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  In paragraph 8, (l. 44-50), there is evidence that

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 69575033-3b

  A

  the research results were inconclusive.

  B

  scientists expected both groups of mice to react similarly.

  C

  scientists confirmed their previous assumptions.

  D

  the experiment proved mice’s brains were identical.

  E

  scientists’ expectations could not be met.

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• 69517C56-3B

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  In “Given access to cages (…) the sedentary animals.” (l. 38-43), we learn that

  Escolha uma alternativa para a questão 69517c56-3b

  A

  active mice proved to be more adventurous and confident and less anxious.

  B

  active and sedentary mice presented similar behaviour during the experiment.

  C

  scientists deduced that the variation of anxiety levels were insignificant among mice.

  D

  confined sedentary mice were attracted to well lit open air spaces.

  E

  sedentary mice were more confident and adventurous than active mice.

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