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IMPORTANTE Data limite para aplicação desta prova: 10/06/2023 Questões de múltipla escolha Disciplina: 549040 - LÍNGUA INGLESA: COMPREENSAO E PRODUÇAO DE TEXTOS Questão 1: Escolha a alternativa que apresenta as principais ideias contidas no texto abaixo: “Marie Blank works in a large travel agency in Paris. She likes her job and she is very interested in travelling. On the whole, at the agency she deals with business customers, she arranges their flights and hotel bookings all over the world. Apart from that, she often gets foreign tourists who want to change their travel arrangements. Of course English is essential.” A) Marie Blank works as air stewardess. She deals with passengers and travel arrangements all the time. B) Because Marie speaks English she can deal with travelers in Paris. C) Marie Blank owns a travel agency. She likes travelling a lot. D) Marie Blank likes her job. Most of the time she deals with travelers and travel arrangements. E) In her job Marie Blank cannot speak French because English is essential. Questão 2: Read the following biography and choose the alternative which best completes the gaps. Biography for Hugh Jackman Born in Sydney of English parentage, and the youngest of five children, Jackman ___________ a communications degree with a journalism major from the University of Technology Sydney. After graduating, he pursued drama at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, immediately after which he was offered a starring role in the ABC-TV prison drama "Correlli" (1995), opposite his future wife Deborra-Lee Furness. Several TV guest roles followed, as an actor and variety compere. An accomplished singer, Jackman has starred as Gaston in the Australian production of "Beauty and the Beast." He appeared as Joe Gillis in the Australian production of "Sunset Boulevard." In 1998, he was cast as Curly in the Royal National Theatre's production of Trevor Nunn's Oklahoma. Jackman has made two feature films, the second of which, Erskineville Kings (1999), _________ him an Australian Film Institute nomination for Best Actor in 1999. Recently, he won the part of Logan/Wolverine in the Bryan Singer - directed comic-book movie X-Men: The Film (2000). In his free time, Jackman ________________ piano, golf, and guitar, and ______ _________ to windsurf. In: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0413168/bio 27/03/2011 A) had - give -play - like B) has - given- plays - likes C) will have - gave - plays - likes D) has - gave - plays - likes E) had - gave - played - liked Questão 3: Choose the alternative which fills the gaps correctly: I. _____ Paul and Brenda married? II. _____ they have children? III. Paul _______ for Toyota. What about Brenda?IV. ______ their baby have a babysitter? A) Are - Do - works - Does B) Do - Do - works - Do C) Are - Are - doesn’t work - Do D) Is - Do - works - Does E) Are - Do - work - Is Questão 4: Read the text and mark the alternative that presents which the demonstrative pronoun “this” refers to: Most visitors to Rio de Janeiro, even those from other parts of Brazil, as well as those from the neighbouring Latin American countries, not to mention from further afield, rarely move outside the southern district of the city. This is clearly understandable, given that most of the hotels are found there, in addition to the beaches and restaurants, all in close reach of the classical tourist sightseeing spots. They will almost certainly walk around the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, especially in the evening, for live music and varied food, may even stray into Lapa, on Friday evenings, for more delights of Brazilian popular music, or take the tram up to Santa Teresa for the views. The more adventurous might even hire a boat from Gloria to sample the rich, tropical sea fauna of the Cagarras Islands, jump on a hang glider from Pedra Bonita, watch FlaFlu at the Maracanã Stadium, or trek along one of the many trails within the Atlantic Rainforest of the Tijuca Park. A) The fact most people are Brazilian visitors to Rio de Janeiro city. B) The fact most people come from countries bordering Brazil. C) The fact most people are newcomers travelling from distant lands. D) The fact most people stay in a restricted geographical area. E) The fact most people rarely walk or hike around the city. Questão 5: O que não se pode dizer sobre o conceito de gêneros textuais? A) São tipos de textos contendo características estruturais relativamente estáveis, correspondendo a práticas e funções sociais específicas. B) Na nossa vida cotidiana, usamos a linguagem sempre dentro de gêneros mais ou menos pré-estabelecidos. C) Pode-se vincular a noção de gênero à recorrência de especificidades e à observação de certos parâmetros sob os quais um texto é produzido e percebido. D) Segundo Pinheiro (2002) “...o reconhecimento de regularidades nos textos de um gênero contribui para que produtores e receptores se orientem na instância de produção e de interpretação dos mesmos. Diante do exposto, o que fica transparente é a ideia de que a produção e a interpretação de um texto estão atreladas ao reconhecimento de regularidades e de variabilidade. ” E) Quanto à inserção de um gênero na dinâmica de uma cultura, Pinheiro (2002) afirma que: “...sua inserção na dinâmica de uma cultura não está relacionada à contínua transformação pois busca garantir uma certa estabilização”. Questão 6: Read the extract taken from the Manitoban, a newsletter from University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, and answer the question below: Sarah Petz | Jun 26 Winnipeg Pride Parade has biggest turnout ever Parade celebrates diversity, individuality The annual Winnipeg Pride Festival had its most successful parade ever this year, with 36 floats and walking groups and over 10,000 participants turning up for the June 6th event. “Despite changes to some of the specifics, we generally are doing what we’ve always done - planning a rally, parade, festival and dance party as well as the flag-raising at City Hall,” said Scott Carman, media coordinator for Pride Winnipeg. “So even though the appearances of Pride this year were a bit different than years past, we are basically doing what we’ve always done - just on a bigger and better scale,” he said. Carman explained that the parade is a celebration of Winnipeg’s diverse community. “We need to have these Pride celebrations every year because they are an opportunity for us to be thankful of the progress we have made in this country regarding equal rights, and [are] a good reminder that gays, lesbians and transsexuals in other countries aren’t as lucky as we are,” said Carman. “While we have won many victories, we need to continue fighting for equality and justice and bring awareness to the uneducated.” Sean Gee, a University of Manitoba student and volunteer marshal for the parade, said he decided to volunteer because he wanted to show he was proud of who he was and feels that Pride is important to the LGBTT* community. “It’s important because historically we haven’t had a chance to express who were are,” said Gee. “Having a whole parade dedicated to being who we are is really important celebrate.” to University of Manitoba Students’ Union LGBTT* representative Jesse Fidelack also feels the parade is important because it’s a demonstration of people’s individuality, and that UMSU comes out and to show their support. “We’re here to basically allow students awareness that we support their choices in life,” said Fidelack. “We support wherever a student is at, whether they are lesbian, gay, transsexual, transgender, astrix or queer. We’re here as a support.” Which alternative is not related to the text? A) The annual Winnipeg Pride Festival had its most successful parade ever with 36 floats and walking groups and over 10,000 participants turning up for the June 6th event. B) Even though theappearances of Pride this year were a bit different than years past, people are basically doing what they’ve always done - just on a bigger and better scale C) Fidelack says they support students´ sexual choices. D) University of Manitoba Students’ Union LGBTT* representative’s name is Fidelack. E) Sean Gee, a University of Manitoba student and volunteer marshal for the parade, said he decided to volunteer because he wanted to protest against the fact that the Pride is important to the LGBTT* community According to Gee, “Having a whole parade dedicated to being who we are is really important celebrate.” Questão 7: The e-mail below is about a trip to Paris. Select the alternative that completes the e-mail correctly: To: bruna.the@yahoo.com Peter and I are having a great time here in this magic city! Yesterday we _______________along the Seine River. Today we __________________in Montmartre Restaurant and we ________the Louvre. I __________the Mona Lisa, but maybe I ___________________it. We’re now at the Eiffel Tower and it looks just like it does in the photos. Trusting you are fine, I hope to see you soon. Love, Liz and Peter. A) visited, walked, dined, didn’t like, didn’t understand; B) walked, had lunch, visit, didn’t understand, didn’t like; C) walked, had lunch, visited, didn’t like, didn’t understand; D) ate, didn’t like, didn’t understand, walked, visited; E) didn’t understand, walked, dined, visited, didn’t like. Questão 8: Read the following extract about the movie “Avatar” and mark the alternative that shows a word or expression that qualifies it: Watching "Avatar" is like watching a magic show. There's lights, and sounds, and smoke, and hand waving… and it's mesmerizing if you watch without caution, but if you manage to go back stage and see what's really happening, you'll find that what show there is all just an illusion, it's all just razzle dazzle with an empty center. That's what James Cameron's phenomenon is like sitting through. An exhausting two and half hours basically amounts to nothing more than a carnival ride, an experience that's interesting sure, but easily forgotten once you've decided to move on to the next light show waiting for you. A) cultural. B) monotonous. C) uninteresting. D) cheap. E) forgettable. Questão 9: Choose the alternative that only presents correct sentences. I. He is reading a book at the moment. II. They are going to the movies once a week. III. He is always studying English this month. IV. We visiting our friends this evening. V. I am working in the sales department this month, because Jane is on vacation. A) I, II and III B) I, III and IV C) I, IV and V D) I and V E) II and V Questão 10: Take a look at the sentences below and pay attention to the verb tenses: I. My boss writes e-mails everyday. II. I’m sure they lose the game yesterday. III. Last afternoon I walked in the park with my dog.IV. Last Monday I send some reports to our clients. Now choose the alternative with the correct sentences according to the adequate use of verb tenses: A) I and III B) I, II and III C) I and II D) II and III E) I and IV