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Como estudar
estudar para
para provas
provas de
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1) Quantas palavras são utilizadas nas provas de
concursos públicos?
2) Devo assinar revistas importadas? (The economist;
Time; Financial Times , Newsweek etc)
3) Devo tentar memorizar 20.000 palavras para as
provas de concursos públicos? Muitos textos
diferentes?
4) Como devo estudar em casa? No ônibus? Ou em outro
lugar?
5) Entre um período de estudo de economia, português,
direito tributário ou contabilidade, leia 15 minutos...
6) No trabalho, leia 10 sentenças por hora.
THE BRAZI LI AN BUDGET FOR 2002
The Brazilian government is expected to make a significant
cut in the 2002 budget because revenues
are
not expected to match all spending needs
THE BRAZI LI AN BUDGET FOR 2002
The Brazilian government is expected to make a significant
O
governo brasileiro
é esperado fazer um significativo
cut in the 2002 budget because revenues
corte no orçamento de 2002 porque receitas
are
not expected to match all spending needs
não são esperadas “igualar” todas (as) necessidades de gastos
THE BRAZI LI AN BUDGET FOR 2002
this year. The Brazilian Planning Ministry, which is
due to release a detailed spending program today,
could announce spending cuts of up to R$10 billion ($1 = R$2.39).
THE BRAZI LI AN BUDGET FOR 2002
this year. The Brazilian Planning Ministry, which is
este ano. O Ministério do Planejamento brasileiro que está/ é
due to release a detailed spending program today,
aguardado/esperado liberar um detalhado programa de gastos hoje,
could announce spending cuts of up to R$10 billion ($1 = R$2.39).
poderia anunciar cortes (de) gastos de até R$10 bilhões ($1 = R$2,39)
THE BRAZI LI AN BUDGET FOR 2002
The
Brazilian
budget
R$14.6 billion, and
stems
shortfall
mainly
is
actually
from a rise
in personal income tax brackets,
THE BRAZI LI AN BUDGET FOR 2002
The
Brazilian
budget
shortfall
is
actually
O déficit orçamentário brasileiro é na verdade
R$14.6 billion, and stems mainly from a rise
R$14,6 bilhões, e se origina principalmente de um aumento
in personal income tax brackets,
nas
faixas de incidência de imposto de renda pessoal
THE BRAZI LI AN BUDGET FOR 2002
funding
requests
minimum wage
by
congressmen, and
hike, among
other
the
factors.
THE BRAZI LI AN BUDGET FOR 2002
funding
requests
by
congressmen, and
the
pedidos de verbas por parlamentares, e o
minimum wage hike, among other factors.
aumento do salário mínimo, entre outros fatores
Expressa “capacidade, habilidade,
permissão” e algumas traduções sugeridas
são “saber, poder, conseguir”.
Companies in Brazil can manufacture high-tech machines
Empresas no Brasil podem fabricar máquinas de alta tecnologia
sabem
conseguem
têm a capacidade de
têm o know- how para
É a forma passada e condicional do verbo
“CAN” e as traduções sugeridas(existem
outras) são “ podia, poderia, sabia,
conseguia entre outras”
Wage
Negociações
negotiations
salariais
could
poderiam
be
ser
resumed.
retomadas.
Expressa “ probabilidade” ou “ permissão”
e uma tradução sugerida é “ poder” .
You may not see the documents. They are confidential
Você não pode ver os documentos. Eles são confidenciais.
Expressa “ probabilidade” e a tradução sugerida
é “ poder” . Embora, também, seja o passado do
verbo “ MAY” , em textos jurídicos e de negócios
sua utilização é principalmente como um verbo
que expressa “ probabilidade” .
The attorney might
reject this provision because ...
O advogado pode rejeitar esta cláusula, porque...
Expressa “ recomendação forte ou
conselho” e algumas traduções sugeridas são
“ devia” ou “ deveria” . O verbo “ should” pode
ser substituído por “ ought to” , porém com
menos freqüência.
(OUGHT TO)
The
O
contract
contrato
should
deveria
ser
be
carefully
analyzed.
cuidadosamente
analisado.
É o futuro do verbo “SHOULD” e a tradução
sugerida é “ deverá ” e indica “ obrigação” .
The machine shall be lubricated every other week.
A máquina deverá ser lubrificada semana sim, semana não.
Expressa “ necessidade, obrigação e
dedução forte” e algumas traduções
sugeridas são “ ter que” ou “ dever” .
People
must file an
income tax
return.
Pessoas devem entregar uma declaração de imposto de renda.
têm que/de
precisam
têm a obrigação de
CUIDADO! Expressa
“proibição” e algumas
traduções sugeridas são
“estar proibido de, não
dever, não poder”.
Unauthorized personnel must not
Pessoal não autorizado
go beyond
está proibido de
não podem
this point.
ir além deste ponto
passar deste
I should have done that .
Eu deveria ter feito aquilo.
(
(
) sim
) não
(cont)
I should have done that .
Eu deveria ter feito aquilo.
( ) sim
( X ) não. Resposta certa
(cont)
I should not have said that .
Eu não deveria ter dito aquilo.
(
(
) sim.
) não
(cont)
I should not have said that .
Eu não deveria ter dito aquilo.
( X ) sim. Resposta certa
( ) não
He must have had problems at the office.
Ele deve ter tido problemas no escritório.
Qual a moral da história?
(cont)
He must have had problems at the office.
Ele deve ter tido problemas no escritório.
Moral da história:
MUST HAVE + Particípio passado = FORTE DEDUÇÃO
1) According to the text, the Ministry of External Relations
…
a) does not support the Pluriannual Plan.
b) should have supported the Pluriannual Plan.
c) plays a major role in the Pluriannual Plan.
d) devised the concept of the FTAA.
e) might not participate in the Pluriannual Plan.
Acessem meu site www.robertowitte.com.br
e www.ordeconbr.org.br
O PERI GO DOS NÚMEROS
The bank’s monetary policy committee reduced its
overnight lending rate (Selic) by 25 basis points to
18.75 per cent.
Estonia’s economy has grown impressively since its 1994 reform.
In paragraph 1, the author provides a brief outline of…
a) Estonia’s growth in 1994.
b) a country’s reform attempt.
c) Estonia’s burdensome tax system.
d) a country’s growth and fiscal policy.
e) a country’s upcoming interest rates.
Estonia’s economy has grown impressively since its 1994 reform.
In paragraph 1, the author provides a brief outline of…
a) Estonia’s growth in 1994.
b) a country’s reform attempt.
c) Estonia’s burdensome tax system.
d) a country’s growth and fiscal policy.
e) a country’s upcoming interest rates.
Estonia’s economy has grown impressively since its 1994 reform.
In paragraph 1, the author provides a brief outline of…
a) Estonia’s growth in 1994.
b) a country’s reform attempt.
c) Estonia’s burdensome tax system.
d) a country’s growth and fiscal policy.
e) a country’s upcoming interest rates.
2) According to the text, Vice Fund…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
is concerned with stamping out illegal vices.
deals with illicit assets in the grey economy.
has attracted 17.2% of the legitimate investors.
profits from human addictions and conflicts.
is barely worth serious attention from investors.
3) In connection to the budget for 2002, analysts believe
that it…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
might be achieved
will be increased by 20%
is hardly attainable
ought to be designed by the Congress
has been endorsed by the Congress
2) According to the text, Vice Fund…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
is concerned with stamping out illegal vices.
deals with illicit assets in the grey economy.
has attracted 17.2% of the legitimate investors.
profits from human addictions and conflicts.
is barely worth serious attention from investors.
3) In connection to the budget for 2002, analysts believe
that it…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
might be achieved
will be increased by 20%
is hardly attainable
ought to be designed by the Congress
has been endorsed by the Congress
4) The author points out…
a) the difficulties faced by accountants in setting sensible tax
brackets.
b) the urgent need to change the last tax law.
c) the government’s decision to increase tax brackets in 2005.
d) a certain number of changes concerning tax brackets.
e) the need to be married so as to qualify for the 10% tax
bracket.
5) According to the text…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
a commission introduced a flat income tax into Britain.
a war once justified the payment of income tax.
a flat income tax would be made up of three tax rates.
the reform would yield many economic benefi ts.
George Osborne has managed to introduce the single rate.
4) The author points out…
a) the difficulties faced by accountants in setting sensible tax
brackets.
b) the urgent need to change the last tax law.
c) the government’s decision to increase tax brackets in
2005.
d) a certain number of changes concerning tax brackets.
e) the need to be married so as to qualify for the 10% tax
bracket.
5) According to the text…
a) a commission introduced a flat income tax into Britain.
b) a war once justified the payment of income tax.
c) a flat income tax would be made up of three tax rates.
d) the reform would yield many economic benefits.
e) George Osborne has managed to introduce the single rate.
Vamos voltar à sentença que ocasionou
toda esta conversa sobre números
O PERI GO DOS NÚMEROS
The bank’s monetary policy committee
reduced its overnight lending rate (Selic)
by 25 basis points to 18.75 per cent.
O PERI GO DOS NÚMEROS
The bank’s monetary policy committee
O comitê de política monetária do banco
reduced its overnight lending rate ( Selic)
reduziu sua taxa de empréstimo de overnight (Selic)
by 25 basis points to 18.75 per cent.
em 25 pontos-base para 18,75 %.
O PERI GO DOS NÚMEROS
The bank’s monetary policy committee
O
COPOM
reduced its overnight lending rate ( Selic)
reduziu
sua
taxa (Selic)
by 25 basis points to 18.75 per cent.
em 25 pontos-base para 18,75 %.
Mas teacher, eu AI NDA,
NDA não me sinto
confortável com a expressão “pontos-base”.
O que devo fazer? Prof. Roberto, você é a
nossa salvação. Please, help us!
by 25 basis points to 18.75 per cent.
Brazilian rate cut catches markets off guard (ESAF/AFRF – 2002)
5) The government expects Brazil’s inflation rate to be …
a) 1.7%
b) 2.4%
c) 5.5%
d) 13%
e) 18.75%
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Brazilian rate cut catches markets off guard (ESAF/AFRF – 2002)
5) The government expects Brazil’s inflation rate to be …
a) 1.7%
b) 2.4%
c) 5.5%
d) 13%
e) 18.75%
Antes
BLI ND ANSWERS
Depois
Como você se sente quando precisa “CHUTAR” na prova? Assinale a(s)
imagem(s) que melhor expressa(m) o sentimento nesse momento?
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6) According to the text, the relations w ith the other
Mercosur member states should be …
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
stronger and more intense.
more respectful and sporadic.
spontaneous and shallow.
interrupted or postponed.
less frequent and intense.
7) The length of the Pluriannual Plan of the Fdereal
Government…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
will be determined.
is clearly set.
is not clear.
was extended.
is yet to be defined.
8) In paragraph 2, the role played by Estonia’s flat income
tax in relation to its “robust revenues” is…
a) ignored.
b) questioned.
c) omitted.
d) not mentioned.
e) disregarded.
9) According to the text, the flows of private capital to
developing countries have…
a) gone down
b) gone up
c) decreased
d) fallen
e) been interrupted
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what’sthe
themeaning
meaning
Roberto,
of“to
“tosoar”?
soar”?
of
Whatabout
about“to
“toplunge”?
plunge”?
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Please,help
helpme!
me!
Please,
Ofcourse,
course,George.
George.
Of
Let’sgo
goto
tothe
theboard!
board!
Let’s
Congress caps another disappointing year (ESAF – Analista de Finanças
e Controle - CGU/2006)
10) According to the author, the area of defense weapons
development
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
has not seen an increase in its budget
should have received a significant increase
would have to be broadened and researched in 2006
comprises one of the areas whose budget has risen
has had its budget halved in 2006
A mesma pergunta com uma dica: olhando o texto
superficialmente, você encontraria o nome
“President Bush” logo no início do texto. Você tem
mais uma chance de responder.
Congress caps another disappointing year (ESAF – Analista
de Finanças e Controle - CGU/ 2006)
10) According to the author, the area of defence weapons
development
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
has not seen an increase in its budget
should have received a significant increase
would have to be broadened and researched in 2006
comprises one of the areas whose budget has risen
has had its budget halved in 2006
The Brazilian budget (ESAF – AFC/2002)
11) According to the text, one of the factors affecting the
budget is...
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
the increase of the minimum wage
the rise of employment levels
the reduction in exports
the cuts in interest rates
the Brazilian market reaction
A modest proposal (ESAF – AFC – CGU/2006)
12) In relation to the “financial perspective” mentioned in
paragraph 2, …
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
its negotiations ought to happen every 6 years
the current moment seems risky to settle it
it must consider the differences of European incomes
two specific countries have voted against its priorities
the present moment is ideal to go into it.
Aqui não é possível acertar sem ler o texto, mas, podemos
descartar 2 das 5 alternativas. Vamos para á próxima
pergunta e descobrir outro truque que é utilizado pela ESAF.
13) The distribution of foreign investment in developing
countries was…
a) not equal
b) equal
c) the same
d) egalitarian
e) proportional
Vamos observar a pergunta 12 novamente.
A modest proposal (ESAF – AFC – CGU/2006)
12) In relation to the “financial perspective” mentioned in
paragraph 2,
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
its negotiations ought to happen every 6 years
the current moment seems risky to settle it
it must consider the differences of European incomes
two specific countries have voted against its priorities
the present moment is ideal to go into it.
Há 2 alternativas antagônicas?
14) According to the author, analysts…
a) foresee difficulties.
b) predict victories.
c) forecast gains.
d) praise Lula’s victory.
e) triggered political reactions.
Prestaatenção
atenção
Presta
nasantagônicas!
antagônicas!
nas
A new budget system (ESAF – AFC/2002)
15) According to the author, Porto Alegre’s budget system
is
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
globalized
conservative
innovative
traditional
governmental
Election fears harm Brazilian economy (ESAF - AFRF/2002)
16) The author says that the Brazilian currency has
slumped in recent weeks, which means it …
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
has suddenly fallen
has rallied
has not been hit
could have been depreciated
has reached its highest quotation
High level of protectionism (ESAF - AFRF/2002)
17) Argentina's customs procedures are considered by the
USA Department of State as …
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
sluggish and transparent
transparent, but obsolete
obscure and sluggish
innovative, but time-consuming
both well-defined and efficient
18) According to the text, …
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
federal taxes are refundable.
paying levies is voluntary.
criminal penalties are illegal.
American states must enforce fiscal laws.
taxpayers have fiscal obligations
19) According to the author, the decision to extend the
moratorium was not…
a) quick.
b) official.
Fantastic, Roberto! Mostre algo sobre
palavras que podem ser utilizadas
c) made.
como substantivos, verbos ou
d) sustained.
adjetivos.
e) enforced.
20) A fiscal responsibility act was…
a) banned
b) presented
c) removed
d) criticized
e) suspended
Wanted: a new regional agenda for economic growth (ESAF – MPOG/2003)
21) The author refers to the “gloom about Latin America”,
which conveys a feeling of
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
approval and consensus
optimism
hopelessness
expectation and hope
growing satisfaction
The Brazilian budget (ESAF – AFC/2002)
22) According to the text, the Brazilian 2002 budget is
likely to be...
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
increased
mishandled
supplemented
doubled
slashed
Prof. Roberto,
Roberto, aqui
aqui quem
quem fala
fala éé
Prof.
“concurseira solitária”.
solitária”. O
O sr.
sr. poderia
poderia fazer
fazer
“concurseira
uma pausa
pausa ee tecer
tecer alguns
alguns comentários
comentários
uma
sobreprefixos
prefixoseesufixos
sufixosem
eminglês?
inglês?Não
Não
sobre
saberia como
como agradecer.
agradecer.
saberia
DISHONEST
COMMUNICATION
IMPOSSIBLE
REWRITE
FLUENTLY
CAREFUL / CARELESS (VAMOS PARA O QUADRO)
CITY(VAMOS PARA O QUADRO)
CHILDHOOD(VAMOS PARA O QUADRO)
MADNESS(VAMOS PARA O QUADRO)
FRIENDSHIP(VAMOS PARA O QUADRO)
Election fears harm Brazilian economy (ESAF - AFRF/2002)
23) According to the text, Lula’s possible victory in
Brazil’s upcoming presidential election…
a) would avoid economic turmoil.
b) might relieve the economic pressure.
c) would hardly impact the national economy.
d) already worries the markets.
e) would underpin the national growth.
The Brazilian budget (ESAF – AFC/2002)
24) According to the text, the rebuilding of state
capacity…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
requires a long time
might demand time
is not time consuming
must last long
is immediate
ESAF/AFRF – 2005
25) In paragraph 3, the author states that the present
“tax-free personal allowance” would…
a) remain unchanged.
b) be cut.
c) rise.
d) be abolished.
e) be phased out.
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arethere
there other
other
Bob,
words than
than can
can
words
replace the
the word
word
replace
“tax”?Please,
Please, honey,
honey,
“tax”?
tell me!
me!
tell
26) The text is introduced by…
a) a figure.
b) an answer.
c) a query.
d) an explanation.
e) a forecast.
“DO WE KNOW HOW MUCH THE
WORLD ECONOMY AFFECTS THE
UNI TED STATES AND VI CE VERSA?”
O texto era introduzido por esta sentença:
Teacher,preciso
precisode
de
Teacher,
aulasparticulares!
particulares!
aulas
Seráque
queuma
umadas
das
Será
meninasque
queestão
estão
meninas
nosvendo
vendopoderia
poderia
nos
meajudar?
ajudar?
me
15. According to the text, “America’s recovery is
stalling”, which means it is…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
exuberant.
amazing.
miraculous.
speedy
delayed.
Prova aplicada em 2001 ou 2002
22. According to the text, Brazil …
a) symbolizes the refusal to promote economic changes.
b) has been unable to fight inflation.
c) has rejected the free-market model.
d) became dependent on Asian investments.
e) has promoted economic renewal within its borders.
Antes de
de começarmos
começarmos oo
Antes
próximo texto,
texto,
próximo
vamos fazer
fazer uma
uma
vamos
pequena pausa
pausa para
para
pequena
Lembrarmos que
que ...
...
Lembrarmos
... QUANDO VOCÊ SE DEPARAR COM...
Accounting procedure
Income tax return
Income tax refund
Texto 3 - (The Financial Times February 21 2002) - AFRF - 2002
BRAZILIAN RATE CUT CATCHES MARKETS OFF GUARD
Brazil’s central bank surprised financial markets on Wednesday
night with its first interest rate cut in seven months,
strengthening investors’ confidence in an economic rebound this
year and easing fears of economic contagion in the region of
Argentina.
The bank’s monetary policy committee reduced its
overnight lending rate (Selic) by 25 basis points to 18.75 %.
It said the reduction was “compatible with the
convergence of the inflation rate to its target”.
The government’s year-end inflation target is 5.5 per cent.
The bank maintained a “neutral bias”,
meaning it is unlikely to change rates before its next
monthly meeting in March. A typical central bank strategy in
past crises in the region has been to lift interest rates to attract
investment in the fixed rate market.
This is what countries did in 1999,
when Brazil was forced to devalue the Real.
While Wednesday’s rate cut is modest and leaves
inflation-adjusted interest rates above 13 per cent,
it could help accelerate a recovery in consumer’s confidence,
which has been battered by last year’s power crisis
and Argentina’s economic turmoil. Lower interest rates,
one of the principal demands of Brazil’s business sector,
could also increase the popularity of the government
ahead of presidential elections in October.
According to the latest consensus forecast published by the
central bank, the market expects interest rates to fall to 17%
by year-end and to 14.1 per cent by the end of 2003.
According to the same forecast, gross domestic product
is expected to grow 2.4 per cent this year, up from an
estimated 1.7 per cent last year.
10- (AFRF) According to the article, in 1999 Brazil…
a) devalued its currency and raised its interest rates.
b) began to suffer fallout from the crisis in Argentina.
c) lowered its interest rate on account of devaluation.
d) attracted only a modest rate of foreign investment.
e) suffered a surprise fall in growth of almost 17%.
According to the text, ...
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
a slowdown in the US economy does not
affect the global economy.
the three largest economies are insulated
from this global downturn.
the economies of the world are closely
linked and interdependent.
globalization prevents financial contagion
and global recession.
emerging countries have constantly had
the foresight to cut taxes.
DICA
CAECONÔMI
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algo está
está globalizado,
globalizado,
Se
não pode
pode estar
estar isolado!
isolado!
não
Qualquer burro
burro sabe
sabe disso!
disso!
Qualquer
1. What elements are intended to be decreased?
a) The GDP and the internal debt.
b) The standard of living and the GDP.
c) The local interest rates and the foreign GDP.
d) The budget expenditures and the interest rates.
e) The social security deficit and the GDP.
DICAECONÔMICA
ECONÔMICA 22
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caso
sempre
contrário não
não haveria
haveria
contrário
desenvolvimento).. Até
Até oo
desenvolvimento)
Prof. Roberto,
Roberto, que
que éé loiro,
loiro,
Prof.
sabe disso!
disso!
sabe
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Ler enunciados das questões e alternativas
Verificar respostas erradas / não mencionadas
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Idé ias iguais – palavras diferentes
Proporcionalidade
18. TAXING E-COMMERCE IS ...
a. an irrelevant worry
b. avoidable in the long run
c. a cause of present concern
d. a future tax exemption
e. disregarded by governments
6. CONCERNI NG THE I SSUE OF TAXI NG ECOMMERCE, A CONGRESSI ONAL COMMI SSI ON …
a) was finally able to reach an agreement
b)
will soon be settled
c)
was not able to reach an agreement
d) may at last come to an agreement
e) is now coming to an agreement
7 - ACCORDI NG TO THE TEXT, LULA’S POSSI BLE
VI CTORY I N BRAZI L’S UPCOMI NG PRESI DENTI AL
ELECTI ON …
a) would avoid economic turmoil.
b) might relieve the economic pressure.
c) would hardly impact the national economy.
d) already worries the markets.
e) would underpin the national growth.
8 - (AFRF - 2005) THE ADVI CE GI VEN BY THE DOCTOR
I S DEFI NED AS SOUND . I N OTHER WORDS, I T…
a) might be effective.
b) is reliable and effective.
c) is questionable.
d) should be looked into.
e) must be deeply researched.
13 - CONCERNI NG THE BRAZI LI AN ECONOMY, THE
YEAR 2001 HAS BEEN ...
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
disappointing.
predictable.
valuable.
satisfactory.
profitable.
14 - ACCORDI NG TO THE AUTHOR, GLOBAL
CAPI TALI SM …
a. was born in Asia.
b. is undergoing changes.
c. should exclude certain regions.
d. encourages the monopoly.
e. was refused by the USA.
O título do texto referente a essa questão era:
“CAPITALISM RECONSIDERED”
19. THE AUTHOR SAYS THAT HYPERI NFLATI ON
WAS CONQUERED, WHI CH MEANS I T…
a) ought to be controlled.
b) was controlled.
c) was achieved.
d) must have been foreseen.
e) might have been avoided.
20. A FI SCAL RESPONSI BI LI TY ACT WAS...
a. banned
b. presented
c. removed
d) criticized
e) suspended
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21. ACCORDI NG TO THE AUTHOR, LATI N AMERI CA’S
ECONOMI C SI TUATI ON …
served as a model for the Asian countries.
b) b) has shown no significant shift since 1980.
c) was poor in the 1980s, thus requiring change.
d) should not have been influenced by the World
Bank.
e) has remained unquestionable since 1980.
a)
23. THE HEADLINE OF THE ARTICLE STATES THAT
“THE WORLD’S THREE LARGEST ECONOMIES ARE
LIMPING”, WHICH MEANS THEY ARE...
a)currently experiencing difficulties.
b)exporting to emerging markets.
c) finding domestic solutions.
d)underpinning global growth.
e)experiencing a high-tech investment boom.
O título do texto referente a essa questão era:
“THE WORLD´S THREE LARGEST ECONOMIES ARE LIMPING. EMERGING MARKETS
ARE DRIFTING INTO FINANCIAL CRISIS”
24. THE WORD “MUSCULAR” ( PARAGRAPH 2) , I MPLI ES THAT U.S. FOREI GN
POLICY IS…
a) peaceable.
b) belligerent.
c) athletic.
d) protective.
e) well-formed.
26. ACCORDI NG TO THE I NTERVI EWEE…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Emerging countries are the ones, which steer
global economy.
Argentina and Turkey have restored their
internal growth.
Europe has remained insulated from the actual
global downturn.
Globalization has both its advantages and its
drawbacks.
The threat of financial contagion has been
overcome.
Colocar numeração de onde terminou
a outra aula.
Tax audit (ESAF – AFTN/1998)
1*) The author states that the examiner’s report might
be:
Questioned
Ambiguous
Dishonest
Unofficial
irrevocable
2. When the author claims that “We should not squander
this opportunity”, he means that...
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Must not conceal its effects on taxpayers
Should not advertise it.
Should not waste it.
Might not alter any of its items
Should not welcome it
The Internet revolution (ESAF – MPOG/2002)
6. The author refers to the Brazilian administrative system
as …
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Technically updated
Currently undergoing changes
Historically efficient
Consistently structured
Ambitiously restructured
A new budget system (ESAF – AFC/2002)
8. The participative budget
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Concerns the allocation of funds
Prevents democratic participation
Tends to increase levels of taxation
Reflects governmental decisions
Has increased corruption levels
Brazil becomes the eighth lead country of the Youth Employment Network
(ESAF - Auditor Fiscal do Trabalho/2003)
9. The word “championing” in paragraph 2, means
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Competently devising
Publicly supporting
Openly rejecting
Undeniably abjuring
Carefully assessing
Globalization, work and changes (ESAF - Auditor Fiscal do Trabalho/2003)
10. According to the text, the effects of globalization in its
various aspects
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Ought to be analyzed and discussed
Have been defined by social researchers
Have been positive within the poor nations
Have been undoubtedly harmful
Are too irrelevant to be taken into account
Globalization, work and changes (ESAF - Auditor Fiscal do Trabalho/2003)
11. In relation to unemployment and poverty,
globalization
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Surely makes these problems worse
Generates opposing interpretations
Is their ultimate solution
Is their primary cause
Plays no role in their understanding
US tax evasion probe extends to Singapore (ESAF - AFRF/2002)
16- The expression “to stem the loss” means to
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Stop it
Sum it up
Make it out
Bring it about
Take it over
Brazilian Government to adopt Linux (ESAF – MPOG/2003)
18- The text outlines
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
The increase in the IT budget for 2003
The use of the Internet in the ministries
A change concerning a technology item
The invaluable role played by the IT
The import and export of IT device
The technology to halt global warming (ESAF – ANEEL/2004)
19- According to the article, “The technologies to halt
global warming for 50 years already exists”. In other
words, global warming may be
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Researched
Successfully mapped
Gradually increased
Decreased
Stopped
The technology to halt global warming (ESAF – ANEEL/2004)
20 - According to the text
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
15 technologies will have been implemented up to 2054
Global carbon emission might have decreased
Renewable energy sources must have been forbidden
Researchers ought to identify the sources of global warming
Global carbon emissions have been halted
Specter of higher inflation sends shares to new lows for 2005 (ESAF – Analista
de Finanças e Controle/2005)
21 – Investors in the USA are reacting negatively to
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Federal Reserve consumer price guarantees
A possible sharp increase in share prices
A dangerous level of nervousness in Wall Street
Economic deceleration combined with higher inflation
the administration’s refusal to increase interest rates
Specter of higher inflation sends shares to new lows for 2005 (ESAF – Analista
de Finanças e Controle/2005)
22 – In the last paragraph, the rising cost of consumer
goods is attributed to
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
An annual rate of 3 per cent or more
A moderate fall in the inflation rate
The recent sharp increase in oil prices
Several months of economic slowdown
The dire predictions of some economists
Not exactly major league (ESAF – Analista de Finanças e Controle/2005)
23 – In realtion to the budget deficit, it is supposed to be
halved, which means to be
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
100% cleared
Settle in percentages
Cut by around 75%
Reduced by 50%
Increased by 15%
Congress caps another disappointing year (ESAF – Analista de Finanças e
Controle - CGU/2006)
24 – The increase given to most agency research
portfolios are said to be
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Rather small
Well-defined
Relatively big
Comparatively high
Quite fair
GLOBALI ZATI ON, WORK AND CHANGES
Globalization is among the most
hotly debated issues on political agendas
today. The discussion, however, tends to be
fragmented, with views often polarized along
political or geographic lines.
Some blame the globalization for
exacerbating unemployment and poverty;
others see it as a way of
solving such problems.
Attention and research concentrate on
markets and perceived economic gains or
losses rather than on the impact of
globalization on the life and work of
people, their families and their societies.
This lack of consensus makes it harder to
develop policies at national and
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The inadequate focus on the human side of
globalization creates a gap in
understanding the forces of change and
how people react to them.
Such knowledge is necessary if appropriate
policy responses are to be developed.
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OBJ ETI VOS DAS AULAS DE I NGLÊS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
INGLÊS NOS CONCURSOS PÚBLICOS
TO TRANSLATE OR NOT TO TRANSLATE?
THAT’S THE QUESTION !
TIRAR O TRAUMA DE INGLÊS
DICAS GRAMATICAIS QUE VOCÊ NÃO
ENCONTRA EM LIVROS TRADICIONAIS
VOCABULÁRIO ESPECÍ FICO
COMO ACERTAR QUESTÕES SEM LER OS
TEXTOS
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1)
2)
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Ler o texto.
Números
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Absurdos
Antagônicas
Idéias iguais – palavras diferentes
Proporcionalidade
1) THE AUTHOR CLAIMS THAT REGULAR
EXERCISE ...
a) should be prevented.
b) might be harmful.
c) reduces stress
d) is unhealthy
e) must be vigorous
2) ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, SELF- CONFIDENCE
AND OPTIMISM...
a) positively affected by exercise.
b) negatively influenced by exercise.
c) reduced by regular exercise.
d) illogical feelings.
e) not at all affected by exercise.
3) ACCORDING TO PARAGRAPH 2,
THOSE WHO DO NOT ACCEPT THE
MICROCHIP REVOLUTION WILL
a) be able to participate in the free world market in
a more
advantageous way.
b) certainly guarantee their presence in the free
world market.
c) be naturally excluded from the free world
market.
d) be naturally incorporated into the free world
market.
e) face a wider and more effective participation in
the free world market.
4) ACCORDING TO THE
HEADLINE OF THE TEXT,
A TAX- FREE ZONE …
a)will surely remain untouched
b)may remain forever
c)is going to be implemented
d)will not survive for much longer
e)might soon be devised
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6) ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, …
a) federal taxes are refundable.
b) paying levies is voluntary.
c) criminal penalties are illegal.
d) American states must enforce fiscal laws.
e) taxpayers have fiscal obligations
7) ONE OF THE AI MS OF REGI ONAL I NTEGRATI ON …
a) relates to productive investments.
b) is to forbid productive investments.
c) is to restrain productive investments.
d) is to avoid the use of technology.
e) is to allow financial losses.
8) ACCORDI NG TO THE TEXT, ACCOUNTANTS AND
AUDI TORS…
a) play no role in fighting corruption
b) may investigate bribery and nepotism
c) seldom participate in the anticorruption effort
d) are expected to restrain transparency and accountability
e) are expected to help curb corrupt practices
9) ACCORDING TO THE AUTHOR, INTEGRITY
AND OBJECTIVITY ARE…
a) regarded as questionable principles.
b) considered disruptive elements.
c) seen as disregarded principles.
d) to be observed and maintained.
e) considered antagonistic principles.
10) ACCORDI NG TO THE TEXT, …
a) one or two million American citizens are, in fact, tax
evaders.
b) deposits made by American citizens abroad are eligible
for tax reductions.
c) there is a set of laws which determine that bank
accounts cannot be surrendered.
d) purchases made by credit card may benefit from tax
exemption.
e) Singaporeans might have their accounts disclosed by
US tax authorities.
11) A FI SCAL RESPONSI BI LI TY ACT WAS...
a) banned
b) presented
c) removed
d) criticized
e) suspended
12 - THE AUTHOR SAYS THAT THE BRAZI LI AN
CURRENCY HAS SLUMPED I N RECENT WEEKS,
WHI CH MEANS I T…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
has suddenly fallen
has rallied.
has not been hit.
could have been depreciated.
has reached its highest quotation
13 - GLOBALI ZATI ON HAS SHATTERED THE
PREVI OUS MODEL. I N OTHER WORDS,
GLOBALI ZATI ON HAS…
a) destroyed it.
b) regulated it.
c) reinforced it.
d) deepened it.
e) strengthened it.
14. THE WORD “MUSCULAR” ( PARAGRAPH 2) ,
I MPLI ES THAT U.S. FOREI GN POLI CY I S…
a) peaceable.
b) belligerent.
c) athletic.
d) protective.
e) well-formed.
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15. THE TEXT MENTIONS MASS LAYOFFS, WHICH MEANS…
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
the hiring of under- qualified employees.
the huge increase of certain trade tariffs.
the dismissal of numerous employees.
the disregard for environmental issues.
the disrespect for local legal requirements
16. EACH YEAR, SERVICING THE HUGE EXISTING DEBT COSTS
THE CITY AND THE STATE TOGETHER SPEND AROUND…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
1.5 billion dollars
4 billion dollars.
4.7 billion dollars.
8 billion dollars.
38 billion dollars
17) (AFRF - 2005) IN PARAGRAPH 3, THE AUTHOR NOTES THAT
THE PRESENT TAX- FREE PERSONAL ALLOWANCE WOULD…
a) remain unchanged.
b) be cut.
c) rise.
d) be abolished.
e) be phased out.
18) THE TENSE I N “HAS BEEN DI RECTED ” REFERS
TO A:
a) definite past;
b) repeated activity
c) continuous action;
d) remote situation;
e) momentary deed.
19) THE I NHERI TANCE TAX I NSTI TUTED BY CAESAR
AUGUSTUS…
a. resulted from military funds not used in the wars
b. made him the most hateful strategist of all times
c. derived from assets left by someone who died
d. was 5% imposed on presents to children and spouses
e. was banned during the reign of Julius Caesar
20) THE TEXT STATES THAT BRAZI L AND
ARGENTI NA DECI DED TO RAI SE EXTERNAL
TARI FFS BY 3% …
a) to strengthen the economies of Paraguay and Uruguay.
b) to answer requests made by Paraguay and Uruguay.
c) because the two are more dependent on imports.
d) a year ago.
e) based on their own needs.
21) (AFRF - 2005) THE ADVI CE GI VEN BY THE DOCTOR
I S DEFI NED AS SOUND . I N OTHER WORDS, I T…
a) might be effective.
b) is reliable and effective.
c) is questionable.
d) should be looked into.
e) must be deeply researched.
22) (AFRF) THE GOVERNMENT EXPECTS BRAZI L’S
I NFLATI ON RATE TO BE…
a) 1.7%
b) 2.4%
c) 5.5%
d) 13%
e) 18.75%
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23)
ACCORDI NG TO THE TEXT, “AMERI CA’S
RECOVERY I S STALLI NG”, WHI CH MEANS I T
I S…
a)
b)
Exuberant.
Amazing.
Miraculous.
Speedy
Delayed.
c)
d)
e)
24) ACCORDI NG TO THE TEXT, ...
a) slowdown in the US economy does not affect the global economy.
b) the three largest economies are insulated from this global downturn.
c) the economies of the world are closely linked and interdependent.
d) globalization prevents financial contagion and global recession.
e) emerging countries have constantly had the foresight to cut taxes.
25) IN THE LAST PARAGRAPH, THE RISING COST OF CONSUMER
GOODS IS ATTRIBUTED TO…
a) an annual growth rate of 3 percent or more.
b) a moderate fall in the inflation rate.
c) the recent sharp increase in oil prices.
d) several months of economic slowdown.
e) the dire predictions of some economists.
26) (AFRF - 2005) THE ADVI CE GI VEN BY THE DOCTOR
I S DEFI NED AS SOUND . I N OTHER WORDS, I T…
a) might be effective.
b) is reliable and effective.
c) is questionable.
d) should be looked into.
e) must be deeply researched.
27) THE UNDERLI NED WORD I N “A NEW ERA OF
RECORD PROFI TS” MEANS THE PROFI TS WERE:
a) taped;
b) registered;
c) unofficial;
d) extraordinary;
e) accountable;
28) ACCORDING TO THE AUTHOR’S
CONCLUSION, THE TIME YOU SPEND
EXERCISING IS...
a) useless
b) not worthwhile
c) a waste of time
d) worthwhile
e) too time consuming
29) THE HEADLINE OF THE ARTICLE STATES THAT
“THE WORLD’S THREE LARGEST ECONOMIES ARE
LIMPING”, WHICH MEANS THEY ARE...
a) currently experiencing difficulties.
b) exporting to emerging markets.
c) finding domestic solutions.
d) underpinning global growth.
e) experiencing a high-tech investment boom.
O título do texto referente a essa questão era:
“THE WORLD´S THREE LARGEST ECONOMIES ARE LIMPING. EMERGING
MARKETS ARE DRIFTING INTO FINANCIAL CRISIS”
30) (AFRF) ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, THE
RECENT CUT IN THE BRAZILIAN INTEREST
RATE WAS…
a) a misplaced sign of confidence in the
economy.
b) a resulted of the crisis in Argentina’s
economy.
c) designed to attract investment over
seven months.
d) a sign of confidence in Brazil’s economic
recovery.
e) an unexpectedly large cut in a modest
interest rate.
OBJ ETI VOS DAS AULAS DE
I NGLÊS
INGLÊS NOS CONCURSOS PÚBLICOS
TO TRANSLATE OR NOT TO TRANSLATE? THAT’S
THE QUESTION !
TIRAR O TRAUMA DE INGLÊS
DICAS GRAMATICAIS QUE VOCÊ NÃO ENCONTRA
EM LIVROS TRADICIONAIS
VOCABULÁRIO ESPECÍ FICO
COMO ACERTAR QUESTÕES SEM LER OS TEXTOS
ATEN ÇÃO - O QUE NÃO FAZER
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1) THE AUTHOR MENTIONS A SLUMP IN ESTONIA’S GROWTH
AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY WHICH CHARACTERIZES
a much less successful period
b) a remarkable period of prosperity
c) a slightly better fiscal period
d) a landmark in Estonia’s growth
e) the beginning of Estonia’s growth
2) (AFRF - 2005) IN PARAGRAPH 2, THE ROLE PLAYED BY
a)
ESTONIA’S FLAT INCOME TAX IN RELATION TO ITS ROBUST
“REVENUES” IS…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
ignored
questioned
omitted
not mentioned
disregarded
3) ACCORDING TO DR. LEE, WE SHOULD LISTEN TO OUR
BODY’S ADVISE TO “CUT BACK ON CAFFEINE”. IN OTHER
WORDS, OUR BODY ADVISES US
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
not to stop drinking it.
to reduce our caffeine intake.
to increase caffeine consumption.
to regularly consume caffeine.
to quit caffeine consumption.
4) IN HIS ANSWER TO QUESTION 1, DR. LEE WARNS AGAINST
DRINKING LOTS OF CAFFEINE SINCE IT
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
might cause a sudden faint
can slow the heartbeats
may accelerate the heartbeats
will surely increase the heartbeats
damages the heart muscle
5) (AFRF - 2005) IN PARAGRAPH 3, THE AUTHOR
NOTES THAT THE PRESENT TAX- FREE
PERSONAL ALLOWANCE WOULD…
a) remain unchanged.
b) be cut.
c) rise.
d) be abolished.
e) be phased out.
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6) THE SO- CALLED “FISCAL REFUGEES” ARE THE
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
fleeing taxpayers
successful shareholders
well- known tax attorneys
notorious smugglers
top company executives
7) (AFRF - 2005) THE ADVICE GIVEN BY THE
DOCTOR IS DEFINED AS SOUND. IN OTHER
WORDS, IT…
a) might be effective.
b) is reliable and effective.
c) is questionable.
d) should be looked into.
e) must be deeply researched.
8) ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, THE EXECUTIVE …
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
actually refused to eat right, exercise and avoid smoking
seems to have increased his risk of early death
agrees that medicine should focus primarily on drugs
declined new choices and priorities in his life
went further in his search for recovery and health
9) ACCORDING TO THE AUTHOR, INTEGRITY AND OBJECTIVITY
ARE…
a) regarded as questionable principles.
b) considered disruptive elements.
c) seen as disregarded principles.
d) to be observed and maintained.
e) considered antagonistic principles.
10) ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS…
a) play no role in fighting corruption
b) may investigate bribery and nepotism
c) seldom participate in the anticorruption effort
d) are expected to restrain transparency and accountability
e) are expected to help curb corrupt practices
11. THE WORD “MUSCULAR”
(PARAGRAPH 2), IMPLIES
THAT U.S. FOREIGN
POLICY IS…
a) peaceable.
b) belligerent.
c) athletic.
d) protective.
e) well- formed.
12) IN RELATION TO THE
BUDGET DEFICIT, IT IS
SUPPOSED TO BE HALVED,
WHICH MEANS TO BE…
a) 100% cleared.
b) reduced by 50%.
c) settled in percentages.
d) increased by 15%.
e) cut by around 75%.
13) ACCORDING TO THE TEXT…
a) a commission introduced a flat income tax into Britain.
b) a war once justified the payment of income tax.
c) a flat income tax would be made up of three tax rates.
d) the reform would yield many economic benefi ts.
e) George Osborne has managed to introduce the single rate.
14) THE AUTHORS OF THE PRESENT BOOK
EMPHASISE THE NEED TO…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
offer higher minimum wages
have stronger trade unions
keep continuous technological innovation
reduce research on technology
maintain low consumer spending
15) THE EXPRESSION ”FLAT RATE” (line 5) MEANS A SYSTEM
THAT
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
is differentiated according to income
is considerably lower than expected
does not include any step slopes
is the same for all income tax payers
includes several other payroll charges
16) FROM THE TEXT, WE UNDERSTAND THAT
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
tax evasion is widespread in Russia
most Russians obey the tax law
many Russians have paid tax at 3.8%
30% of the population pay marginal tax
Russian employment figures declined in 1999
17) ACCORDING TO THE
HEADLINE OF THE TEXT, A
TAX- FREE ZONE …
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
will surely remain untouched
may remain forever
is going to be implemented
will not survive for much longer
might soon be devised
18) IN THE PRESENT CONTEXT,
LEVIES ARE …
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
issues
regulations
technologies
policies
taxes
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19) THE AUTHOR SAYS THAT THE U.S. ECONOMIC EXPANSION
CONTINUES TO STRIDE AHEAD, WHICH MEANS IT
CONTINUES TO...
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
grow
shrink
be analyzed
affect the world
dominate
20) ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, BRAZIL’S PRESIDENT LUIZ
INÁCIO LULA DA SILVA…
a) pretends to have revoked an amendment proposed by the former Brazilian
president.
b) might submit a controversial amendment that revamps the nation’s pension
policy.
c) has postponed a major political battle related to the nation’s pension policy.
d) conceals his feeling of pride in relation to his accomplishments.
e) did not conceal his elation concerning a political accomplishment.
21) ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, …
a) one or two million American citizens are, in fact, tax evaders.
b) deposits made by American citizens abroad are eligible for tax reductions.
c) there is a set of laws which determine that bank accounts cannot be
surrendered.
d) purchases made by credit card may benefit from tax exemption.
e) Singaporeans might have their accounts disclosed by US tax authorities.
22) THE AIM OF THE US TAX AUTHORITIES…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
could have been to pursue tax evaders.
has been to restrain the issue of credit cards.
is to root out tax evaders.
is to target all the tax haven countries.
has been to forbid offshore bank accounts
23) ARGENTINA’S CUSTOMS PROCEDURES ARE
CONSIDERED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF STATE AS
.
a)
sluggish and transparent
b)
c)
d)
e)
transparent, but obsolete
obscure and sluggish
innovative, but time- consuming
both well- defined and efficient
24) ARGENTINA’S PRESENT ECONOMIC
SITUATION IS REFERRED TO AS
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
affluent
harrowing
thriving
impeccable
smooth
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what’s
meaningofof
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25) ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, LULA’S
POSSIBLE VICTORY IN BRAZIL’S
UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTION…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
would avoid economic turmoil.
might relieve the economic pressure.
would hardly impact the national economy.
already worries the
would underpin the national growth.
26) THE AUTHOR SAYS THAT THE
BRAZILIAN CURRENCY HAS
SLUMPED IN RECENT WEEKS,
WHICH MEANS IT…
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
has suddenly fallen
has rallied.
has not been hit.
could have been depreciated.
has reached its highest quotation
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27) THE EXPRESSION “TO WEATHER” A CRISIS (in line 17)
MEANS
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
to avoid a crisis
to survive a crisis
to provoke a crisis
to intensify a crises
to succumb a crisis
28) (AFRF) ACCORDING TO THE ARTICLE, IN 1999, BRAZIL…
a) devalued its currency and raised its interest rates.
b) began to suffer fallout from the crisis in Argentina.
c) lowered its interest rate on account of devaluation.
d) attracted only a modest rate of foreign investment.
e) suffered a surprise fall in growth of almost 17%.
29) THE HEADLINE OF THE ARTICLE STATES THAT
“THE WORLD’S THREE LARGEST ECONOMIES ARE
LIMPING”, WHICH MEANS THEY ARE...
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
currently experiencing difficulties.
exporting to emerging markets.
finding domestic solutions.
underpinning global growth.
experiencing a high-tech investment boom.
O título do texto referente a essa questão era:
“THE WORLD´S THREE LARGEST ECONOMIES ARE LIMPING. EMERGING
MARKETS ARE DRIFTING INTO FINANCIAL CRISIS”
30) ACCORDING TO THE INTERVIEWEE …
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
emerging countries are the ones, which steer global economy.
Argentina and Turkey have restored their internal growth.
Europe has remained insulated from the actual global downturn.
globalization has both its advantages and its drawbacks.
the threat of financial contagion has been overcome.
31) ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, ...
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
a slowdown in the US economy does not affect the global economy.
the three largest economies are insulated from this global downturn.
the economies of the world are closely linked and interdependent.
globalization prevents financial contagion and global recession.
emerging countries have constantly had the foresight to cut taxes.
32) WHEN THE I NTERVI EWEE REFERS
TO “A BI G SELL- OFF PURE
I NTERNET COMPANI ES”, HE MEANS
THAT THESE COMPANI ES
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
were sold at a reduced price
went bankrupt
were illegally acquired
were sold at a higher price
were bought by pure Internet companies
34) ACCORDING TO THE AUTHOR, THE DECISION TO EXTEND
THE MORATORIUM WAS NOT …
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
quick.
official.
made.
sustained.
enforced.
35) CONCERNING THE BRAZILIAN ECONOMY, THE YEAR 2001
HAS BEEN,...
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
disappointing.
predictable.
valuable.
satisfactory.
profitable.
36) ACCORDING TO THE AUTHOR, ANALYSTS …
a) foresee difficulties.
b) predict victories.
c) forecast gains.
d) praise Lula’s victory.
e) triggered political reactions.
37) THE EXPRESSION “ON THE WANE” IN RELATION TO
CONSUMER AND BUSINESS CONFIDENCE MEANS IT IS.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
lost.
invigorated.
weakening.
strengthened.
endorsed.
38) AMBASSADOR ANTHONY HARRINGTON REFERS TO
BRAZIL’S ATTITUDE IN RELATION TO ARGENTINA’S
ECONOMIC SITUATION AS
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
cooperative
unfriendly
not tactful
biased
cold
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títulodo
dotexto
textoera:
era:
“Anthony
“AnthonyHarrington,
Harrington,American
AmericanAmbassador
Ambassador
in
Brazil
from
1999
through
in Brazil from 1999 through2001”
2001”
39) ANTHONY HARRINGTOM
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Was an American Ambassador in Argentina
Is the present American Ambassador in Brazil
Is the current American Ambassador in Brazil
Is a former American Ambassador in Argentina
Is a former American Ambassador in Brazil
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Yeah, man!
ET phone home! By the way, Did you know that
ET phone home! By the way, Did you know that
Roberto is an ET?
Roberto is an ET?
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