LÍNGUA INGLESA BÁSICA ASII

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LÍNGUA INGLESA BÁSICA 
ASII 
PERGUNTA 1 
Read the short news and decide which prepositions complete the gaps. 
Mattress covers do not help dust mite allergies, study says 
Based (1) ___________ two dozen clinical trials, U.S. researchers find that expensive mattress 
covers make no difference in reducing dust mite allergies or their symptoms. (2) __________ 
to 40 percent (3) ________ the world population has allergies, and dust mites are thought to be 
one of the most common causes. Doctors often tell patients to buy special mattress and pillow 
covers despite a lack of evidence they relieve the problem, the authors say. "Based on this 
analysis which combines data (4) __________ many different studies, there doesn't seem to be 
any benefit to using dust mite covers to prevent allergic disease or to prevent symptoms," lead 
author Whitney Arroyave told Reuters Health. 
(1) on; (2) up; (3) of; (4) from 
(1) in; (2) at; (3) of; (4) with 
(1) behind; (2) after; (3) of; (4) from 
(1) up; (2) up; (3) from; (4) of 
(1) with; (2) up; (3) of; (4) of 
 
PERGUNTA 2 
Read the text and complete the gaps with the appropriate prepositions and then, mark the right 
alternative. 
Going vegan: Weighing the risks and benefits A vegan diet includes only plant-based foods – 
no eggs, dairy or animal products of any kind. Studies have shown that vegans tend to have 
lower body mass indexes (BMIs) and a reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer. But 
they are also more vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies including: B12, omega-3 fatty acids, 
vitamins A & D, iron, zinc, calcium. All of these vitamins and nutrients are vital for regulating 
energy and mood – 
(1) _______ other important functions – so vegans should be sure to eat a lot of foods like: 
fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, beans. If you’re thinking about going 
vegan, talk to your doctor and/or a nutritionist first and follow up 
(2) ________ them if you need to make adjustments to your diet. 
(1) along; (2) for 
(1) among; (2) after 
(1) among; (2) with 
(1) between; (2) to 
(1) through; (2) of 
 
PERGUNTA 3 
Read the short text and complete the gaps with the appropriate prepositions, then mark the right 
alternative. 
Perms and hair dyes linked to concerning compounds In a new study, hairdressers who often 
used light colored hair dyes or hair-waving products 
(1) ___________ clients had more potentially cancer-causing compounds 
(2) __________ their blood than hairdressers who used the chemicals less frequently. The study 
included hairdressers as well as women who used hair dyes on themselves and some who had 
never used them at all, and none of the women had actually been diagnosed with cancer. The 
World Health Organization considers hairdressing work probably carcinogenic, since 
hairdressers tend to be 
(3) __________ higher risk for bladder cancer. The new results could help narrow down 
specifically where the cancer-causing agents are coming from. 
(1) with; (2) along; (3) among 
(1) of; (2) in; (3) on 
(1) in; (2) on; (3) at 
(1) on; (2) in; (3) at 
(1) at; (2) in; (3) on 
 
PERGUNTA 4 
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition. 
Natural supplements can help treat and even prevent a cold (1) __________ drowsy side 
effects. 
without 
for 
between 
among 
through 
 
	LÍNGUA INGLESA BÁSICA
	ASII
	PERGUNTA 1
	PERGUNTA 2
	PERGUNTA 3
	PERGUNTA 4