- 20 MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) / 5 Options Each Question.
❑ TEXTO 1:
Social media ’destroying how society works"
As mídias sociais estão "destruindo o funcionamento da sociedade"
A former Facebook executive has said social media is doing great harm to society around the world. The executive is a man called Chamath Palihapitiya. He _________ Facebook in 2007 and _________a vice president. He was responsible for increasing the number of users Facebook had. Mr Palihapitiya said he feels very guilty about getting more people to use social networks. He said the networks are destroying society because they are changing people"s behavior. Twenty years ago, people talked to each other face to face. Today, people message each other and do not talk. People also really care about what other people think of them. They post photos and wait to see how many people like the photo. They get very sad if people do not like the photo.
Um ex-executivo do Facebook disse que a mídia social está causando grandes danos à sociedade em todo o mundo. O executivo é um homem chamado Chamath Palihapitiya. Ele _________ Facebook em 2007 e _________ vice-presidente. Ele foi responsável por aumentar o número de usuários que o Facebook tinha. O Sr. Palihapitiya disse que se sente muito culpado por fazer com que mais pessoas usem as redes sociais. Ele disse que as redes estão destruindo a sociedade porque estão mudando o comportamento das pessoas. Vinte anos atrás, as pessoas falavam umas com as outras cara a cara. Hoje, as pessoas trocam mensagens e não falam. As pessoas também se importam muito com o que as outras pessoas pensam delas. Elas postam fotos e esperam para ver quantas pessoas gostam da foto. Elas ficam muito tristes se as pessoas não gostam da foto.
Mr. Palihapitiya said people should take a long break from social media so they can experience real life. He wants people to value each other instead of valuing online "hearts, likes, and thumbs-up". Palihapitiya also points out how fake news is affecting how we see the world, it is becoming easier for large websites to spread lies. It is also becoming easier to hurt other people online. Anyone can hide behind a fake user name and post lies about other people. Palihapitiya said this was a global problem. He is worried about social media so much that he has banned his children from using it. However, he did state that Facebook was a good company. He said: "Of course, it"s not all bad. Facebook overwhelmingly does good in the world."
O Sr. Palihapitiya disse que as pessoas deveriam dar um longo tempo das mídias sociais para que pudessem experimentar a vida real. Ele quer que as pessoas valorizem umas às outras em vez de valorizar "corações, curtidas e polegares para cima" online. Palihapitiya também aponta como as notícias falsas estão afetando a forma como vemos o mundo, está se tornando mais fácil para grandes sites espalharem mentiras. Também está se tornando mais fácil machucar outras pessoas online. Qualquer um pode se esconder atrás de um nome de usuário falso e postar mentiras sobre outras pessoas. Palihapitiya disse que esse era um problema global. Ele está tão preocupado com as mídias sociais que proibiu seus filhos de usá-las. No entanto, ele afirmou que o Facebook era uma boa empresa. Ele disse: "Claro, nem tudo é ruim. O Facebook faz o bem esmagadoramente no mundo."
21 – Read the statements to check if they are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).
- I - An ex-Facebook boss said social media is damaging society.
- II - It is becoming more difficult for big websites to spread fake news.
- III - People message each other today instead of talking face to face.
- IV- Palihapitiya said social media does not change our behavior.
Choose the option that respectively represents the statements above.
(A) (F) (T) (T) (F)
(B) (F) (F) (T) (T)
(C) (T) (F) (T) (F)
(D) (T) (T) (F) (T)
(E) (F) (F) (F) (T)
• Gabarito C
(A) (F) (T) (T) (F)
(B) (F) (F) (T) (T)
(C) (T) (F) (T) (F)
(D) (T) (T) (F) (T)
(E) (F) (F) (F) (T)
22 – All the underlined words in text I are adjectives, EXCEPT:
(A) social.
(B) global.
(C) long.
(D) executive.
(E) former.
• Gabarito D
All the underlined words in text I are adjectives, EXCEPT:
(A) social.
(B) global.
(C) long.
(D) executive.
(E) former.
23 – Which verb forms respectively complete the gaps in text I?
(A) joined / become
(B) joined / became
(C) joins / becomes
(D) joint / became
(E) was joined / become
• Gabarito B
(A) joined / become
(B) joined / became
(C) joins / becomes
(D) joint / became
(E) was joined / become
24 – Mark the option in which there is NO Present Continuous Tense.
(A) A former Facebook executive has said social media is doing great harm to society around the world.
(B) He was responsible for increasing the number of users Facebookliad.
(C) He said the networks are destroying society because they are changing people's behavior.
(D) Palihapitiya also points out how fake news is affecting how we see the world.
(E) It is becoming easier for large websites to spread lies.
• Gabarito B
Mark the option in which there is NO Present Continuous Tense.
(A) A former Facebook executive has said social media is doing great harm to society around the world.
(B) He was responsible for increasing the number of users Facebookliad.
(C) He said the networks are destroying society because they are changing people's behavior.
(D) Palihapitiya also points out how fake news is affecting how we see the world.
(E) It is becoming easier for large websites to spread lies.
➧ TEXT II: Read text II to do questions 25 to 31 based on it.
TRAVEL TIPS
How to Plan a Movie-Themed Vacation
It’s easier than you may expect to find, visit, and enjoy the
places where your favorite movies were made.
Lars Leetaru
By Shivani Vora
March 8, 2018
Whether it’s the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy in New Zealand or "Roman Holiday” in Rome, many noteworthy movies are filmed in appealing locales all over the world that travelers may want to visit and enjoy.
According to Angela Tillson, a film location manager in Kauai who has worked on the set of films including "Jurassic Park: The Lost World” and “The Descendants," exploring a beloved movie set destination through the eyes of the film makes for an enjoyable vacation. "Seeing a place with a focus on a movie you love will give you a perspective that the average tourist doesn’t usually get. You’ll certainly have a better impression of the place,” she said. Here are her tips to get started.
Choose Your Destination
If there’s a movie you love, you can find out where it was filmed by looking at the credits at the end of the film or by going online to The Internet Movie Database, also known as IMDB, which often lists filming locations. Once you know the locale, you can start planning your trip. Or, consider doing what Ms. Tillson often does when deciding on where to vacation: pick a spot you’re interested in
visiting, and find out what movies have been filmed there. “It’s fun to sometimes let a destination determine the movie you're going to live rather than the other way around,” Ms. Tillson said.
Get in the Mood
Before you head to your destination, be sure to rewatch the movie. A rewatch not only reminds you of identifiable spots to look out for during your trip, but it also adds to the excitement of your upcoming exploration. If the movie is based on a book, consider reading the
book, too. It may have details about the locale that the movie doesn’t touch on. Also, books often have scenes that don’t make it into the movie adaptations, which gives you a deeper view of the destination. Ms. Tillson also recommended downloading the movie’s soundtrack or score, and listening to it throughout your trip.
Book a Themed Trip
Some travel companies sell set itineraries focused on popular movies. Luxury tour operator Zicasso, for example, has an eight-day trip, all inclusive, to Ireland inspired by "Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and Wild Frontiers has an eleven-day trip to India inspired by "The Best Exotic
Marigold Hotel." Ms. Tillson suggested doing a web search or checking with a travel agent to find out about such trips. Also, in some destinations, local tour operators and hotels sell movie-themed tours. For instance, The St. Regis Priceville Resort offers a tour that includes a private helicopter ride to Manawaiopuna Falls, made famous in "Jurassic Park,” and an ATV tour of filming locations of movies such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark" and “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Lunch is even included. The cost is $5,674 for two adults.
A more affordable option, in Rome, is the four-hour “Roman Holiday" themed excursion from HR Tours, where travelers ride a Vespa with a driver and see ail the sites from the movie; the cost is 170 euros per person.
Hang Where the Movie Crew Did
When they’re not working, movie crews enjoy hitting local bars and casual restaurants that serve tasty local cuisine, Ms. Tillson said.
Find out where the behind-the-scenes staff of your film spent their time by asking your destination’s tourist board or your hotel’s concierge, and check out a few of the spots. “It’s another way to get involved in the film and spend time in bars and restaurants that you wouldn’t normally think to hit,” she said.
25 – Mark the sentence that does NOT contain the use of comparative adjective.
(A) It's easier than you may expect to find, visit, and enjoy the places where your favorite movies were made.
(B) You’ll certainly have a better impression of the place.
(C) It’s fun to sometimes let a destination determine the movie you’re going to live rather than the other way around.
(D) Also, books often have scenes that don’t make it into the movie adaptations, which gives you a deeper view of the destination.
(E) A more affordable option, in Rome, is the four-hour Roman Holiday themed excursion from HR Tours.
• Gabarito C
Mark the sentence that does NOT contain the use of comparative adjective.
(A) It's easier than you may expect to find, visit, and enjoy the places where your favorite movies were made.
(B) You’ll certainly have a better impression of the place.
(C) It’s fun to sometimes let a destination determine the movie you’re going to live rather than the other way around.
(D) Also, books often have scenes that don’t make it into the movie adaptations, which gives you a deeper view of the destination.
(E) A more affordable option, in Rome, is the four-hour Roman Holiday themed excursion from HR Tours.
26 – What is true about the themed trip inspired by the film “Star Wars: The Last Jedi"?
(A) It offers no meals.
(B) It lasts 11 days.
(C) It’s very cheap.
(D) It’s located in India.
(E) It’s offered by Zicasso.
• Gabarito E
What is true about the themed trip inspired by the film “Star Wars: The Last Jedi"?
(A) It offers no meals.
(B) It lasts 11 days.
(C) It’s very cheap.
(D) It’s located in India.
(E) It’s offered by Zicasso.
27 – In the first paragraph, the word "appealing” can be replaced by all these words, EXCEPT for
(A) interesting.
(B) pleasing.
(C) lovable.
(D) repulsive.
(E) attractive.
• Gabarito D
In the first paragraph, the word "appealing” can be replaced by all these words, EXCEPT for
(A) interesting.
(B) pleasing.
(C) lovable.
(D) repulsive.
(E) attractive.
28 – Mark the correct question for the following answer.
- Angela Tillson is a film location manager in Kauai who has worked on the set of films including “Jurassic Park: The Lost World” and “The Descendants”.
(A) Who is Ms. Tilson?
(B) Where is Ms. Tilson?
(C) What is Ms. Tilson like?
(D) Why is Ms. Tilson working?
(E) When does Ms. Tilson work?
• Gabarito A
(A) Who is Ms. Tilson?
(B) Where is Ms. Tilson?
(C) What is Ms. Tilson like?
(D) Why is Ms. Tilson working?
(E) When does Ms. Tilson work?
29 – What’s the main purpose of text II?
(A) Teach students how to plan where to go on vacation.
(B) inspire the fans of “Lord of the Rings” to visit New Zealand.
(C) Make people feel interested in watching famous movies. .
(D) Give some suggestions on traveling to a movie set destination.
(E) Advertise travel companies that sell movie-themed vacations.
• Gabarito D
What’s the main purpose of text II?
(A) Teach students how to plan where to go on vacation.
(B) inspire the fans of “Lord of the Rings” to visit New Zealand.
(C) Make people feel interested in watching famous movies. .
(D) Give some suggestions on traveling to a movie set destination.
(E) Advertise travel companies that sell movie-themed vacations.
30 – Read the sentence in text II.
- "A rewaich not only reminds you of identifiable spots to look out for during your trip, but it also adds to the excitement of your upcoming exploration."
What does the pronoun it refer to?
(A) Trip.
(B) Spots.
(C) Excitement.
(D) Exploration.
(E) Rewatch.
• Gabarito E
What does the pronoun it refer to?
(A) Trip.
(B) Spots.
(C) Excitement.
(D) Exploration.
(E) Rewatch.
31 – According to Ms. Tilson,
(A) listening to the songs of the movie can get you in the mood of your movie-themed vacation.
(B) you can never choose the destination in the first place. Always base your trip on the movie you like.
(C) you don’t find any information online about the themed itineraries. You have to check it exclusively with a travel agent.
(D) it’s difficult to have a different perspective when you explore the destination through the eyes of the film.
(E) you can visit local bars and restaurants and have the opportunity to meet the movie crew.
• Gabarito A
According to Ms. Tilson,
(A) listening to the songs of the movie can get you in the mood of your movie-themed vacation.
(B) you can never choose the destination in the first place. Always base your trip on the movie you like.
(C) you don’t find any information online about the themed itineraries. You have to check it exclusively with a travel agent.
(D) it’s difficult to have a different perspective when you explore the destination through the eyes of the film.
(E) you can visit local bars and restaurants and have the opportunity to meet the movie crew.
➧ TEXT III: Read the text below to do questions 32 to 36
STEPHEN HAWKING
Stephen Hawking, one of the most famous scientists of the 21st century, died on March 14th, 2018. But his ideas on gravity, black holes and the Big Bang are the greatest legacy he left to the world.
Early Life and College
On January 8th, 1942, Stephen Hawking was born to a successful family in Oxford, England. He was not the best student at fundamental or high school, but he was very smart. His dad wanted him to become a medical doctor, but Stephen really wanted to study math.
Despite his poor grades at school, Stephen aced his exams for college. He was admitted to Oxford University, but they didn't have math as a major. So, he decided to study physics and chemistry instead.
Stephen became a member of a rowing team when he was in college. After he graduated, he decided to continue his education and went to graduate school.
Graduate School, Marriage and Health Problems
While in graduate school, he had some health problems. He began tripping for no reason, and his speech became hard to understand. His family encouraged him to go to the doctor. Stephen was diagnosed with a disease called ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, which affects the brain and spine. He was only twenty one, and the doctors initially gave him only a few years to live. Luckily, his condition progressed more slowly than is often the case.
During this time, Stephen had a relationship with a woman named Jane. He said she and his work were his inspiration for living. Stephen earned his Ph.D. degree in 1965. He started to get worse, and eventually became confined to a wheelchair. Nonetheless, he and Jane married in 1965 and were able to have three children.
He studied how space and time are related, including scientific studies of black holes in space and how they work in the universe. He also had a lot of success in his work as a college professor.
A New Voice
In 1985, Stephen got really sick and doctors were able to save him, but he was unable to speak. He could only use his eyebrows to communicate. Eventually, he was able to use a special voice synthesizer, allowing him to talk by moving his cheek muscles and using a mouse pad.
Famous Works and Prizes
His most notorious theory is that black holes can emit radiation; also known as Hawking radiation. He received numerous awards but never won the Nobel Prize.
Stephen always enjoyed writing books. His best seller, “A Brief History in Time” made terms like the Big Bang and black holes easy to understand. Other famous Stephen Hawking books include: “A Briefer History in Time", “On the Shoulders of Giants” and "The Universe in a Nutshell". He also wrote many books for children along with his daughter Lucy. His famous books for children include "George’s Cosmic Treasure Hunt" and “George and the Big Bang”.
His last work, submitted only two weeks before his death, reveals the universe will come to an end when stars run out of energy. However, his theory suggests that scientists will be able to find parallel universes using probes on spaceships.
32 – Mark the sentence which has an adjective that is NOT in the superlative degree.
(A) Stephen Hawking, one of the most famous scientists of the 21st century (...).
(B) But his ideas (...) are the greatest legacy he left to the world.
(C) He was not the best student at fundamental or high school.
(D) His most notorious theory is that black holes can emit radiation.
(E) He started to get worse, and, eventually, became confined to a wheelchair.
• Gabarito E
Mark the sentence which has an adjective that is NOT in the superlative degree.
(A) Stephen Hawking, one of the most famous scientists of the 21st century (...).
(B) But his ideas (...) are the greatest legacy he left to the world.
(C) He was not the best student at fundamental or high school.
(D) His most notorious theory is that black holes can emit radiation.
(E) He started to get worse, and, eventually, became confined to a wheelchair.
33 – Say if the following statements are T (true) or F (false) about Hawking’s disease.
Then mark the correct option, from top to bottom.
( ) It confined him to a wheelchair.
( ) It affected his ability to speak.
( ) It was diagnosed when he was 21 years old.
( ) It progressed more quickly than expected.
( ) It made him sturhble for no reason.
(A) (T) (T) (T) (F) (F)
(B) (T) (F) (T) (F) (F)
(C) (T) (T) (T) (F) (T)
(D) (F) (T) (F) (T) (T)
(E) (F) (T) (F) (T) (F)
• Gabarito C
(A) (T) (T) (T) (F) (F)
(B) (T) (F) (T) (F) (F)
(C) (T) (T) (T) (F) (T)
(D) (F) (T) (F) (T) (T)
(E) (F) (T) (F) (T) (F)
34 – What statement is correct about Hawking’s last work?
(A) It predicted the end of the universe.
(B) It suggests there are no parallel universes.
(C) It could not be finished because of his death.
(D) It was his bestselling book and received a prize.
(E) It introduced his theory about the Big Bang.
• Gabarito A
What statement is correct about Hawking’s last work?
(A) It predicted the end of the universe.
(B) It suggests there are no parallel universes.
(C) It could not be finished because of his death.
(D) It was his bestselling book and received a prize.
(E) It introduced his theory about the Big Bang.
35 – It can be inferred from the text that Stephen Hawking
(A) received numerous awards, including a Nobel Prize.
(B) was seventy six years old when he died.
(C) married Jane one year after he got his Ph.D degree.
(D) wrote “A Brief History in Time” for kids.
(E) wanted to be a doctor, but studied physics instead.
• Gabarito B
It can be inferred from the text that Stephen Hawking
(A) received numerous awards, including a Nobel Prize.
(B) was seventy six years old when he died.
(C) married Jane one year after he got his Ph.D degree.
(D) wrote “A Brief History in Time” for kids.
(E) wanted to be a doctor, but studied physics instead.
36 – In the sentence,
- “Despite his poor grades at school, Stephen aced his exams for college.” (paragraph 3),
the underlined phrase means that Stephen
(A) got bad grades in his tests.
(B) passed with average grades.
(C) achieved high marks in the test.
(D) tried hard but did not pass.
(E) had a second change and passed.
• Gabarito C
- “Despite his poor grades at school, Stephen aced his exams for college.” (paragraph 3),
the underlined phrase means that Stephen
(A) got bad grades in his tests.
(B) passed with average grades.
(C) achieved high marks in the test.
(D) tried hard but did not pass.
(E) had a second change and passed.
37 – Read the sentence in order to do the question below.
- This is my friends' car and that one is my car.
Mark the option which rewrites the sentence using the correct possessive.
(A) This car is theirs and that one is mine.
(B) This is theirs cars and that is my car.
(C) This is their car and that one is my.
(D) This car is them and that one is my.
(E) This is theirs car and that one is mine.
• Gabarito A
Read the sentence in order to do the question below.
- This is my friends' car and that one is my car.
Mark the option which rewrites the sentence using the correct possessive.
(A) This car is theirs and that one is mine.
(B) This is theirs cars and that is my car.
(C) This is their car and that one is my.
(D) This car is them and that one is my.
(E) This is theirs car and that one is mine.
38 – Mark the sentence which is grammatically correct.
(A) How many girls are there at your party last week?
(B) Is there anybody in room 201 at the moment?
(C) Sarah said there is twelve people waiting.
(D) There isn’t an accident in our street last night.
(E) There is exercise bars so you can work out.
• Gabarito B
Mark the sentence which is grammatically correct.
(A) How many girls are there at your party last week?
(B) Is there anybody in room 201 at the moment?
(C) Sarah said there is twelve people waiting.
(D) There isn’t an accident in our street last night.
(E) There is exercise bars so you can work out.
39 – Read the text to do the question below. Complete with a, the or Ø (no article).
___ Brazil is a huge country.
In,___ North, there are___ rain forests and ___ longest river is also situated there. In ___ South, ___ climate is more European. ___ Brazil also has many social differences. ___ rich own most of ___ country’s wealth and ___ poor often live on minimum wage.
Now mark the option which completes the gaps respectively.
(A) Ø - the - Ø - a - the - the - Ø - a - the - a
(B) The - the - Ø - a - Ø - the - the - The - Ø - the
(C) Ø - the - Ø - the - the - the - Ø - The - the - the
(D) The - Ø - Ø - a - Ø-the- The - Ø - a - Ø
(E) The - Ø - the - a - Ø - the - The - a - a - a
• Gabarito C
(A) Ø - the - Ø - a - the - the - Ø - a - the - a
(B) The - the - Ø - a - Ø - the - the - The - Ø - the
(C) Ø - the - Ø - the - the - the - Ø - The - the - the
(D) The - Ø - Ø - a - Ø-the- The - Ø - a - Ø
(E) The - Ø - the - a - Ø - the - The - a - a - a
40 – Read the comic strip in order to do the question below.
The correct pronoun that completes the third bubble speech is
(A) they.
(B) it.
(C) theirs.
(D) its.
(E) them.
• Gabarito E
The correct pronoun that completes the third bubble speech is
(A) they.
(B) it.
(C) theirs.
(D) its.
(E) them.
