Questões de EFAF Inglês - Comprehension

TEXT II

A new study shows that people in unhappy marriages have a higher risk of getting a broken heart. A bad marriage is riskier for older women. They get more heart disease than men because of the stress of being in a relationship gone wrong. The study is from Michigan State University in the USA. Lead researcher Dr Hui Lui said the stress of being in an unhappy marriage has a big impact on the health of our heart. Dr Lui said one reason for older women having more heart problems is because they are generally more caring. A wife is more likely to provide support and care for her sick husband than the other way round. Also, if a wife is sick and cannot look after her husband, she can get stressed about this. Excerpt from: http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1411/141121- broken-heart.html#ixzz3KgZeN2DN. Access on December 3rd 2014. 

The research results points that 

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the texts carefully and choose the best alternative.

TEXT 1

 

There are seven things that will destroy us:

Wealth without work;

Pleasure without conscience;

Knowledge without character;

Religion without sacrifice;

Politics without principle;

Science without humanity;

Business without ethics.

Gandhi (1869-1948)

Available at: http://www.californiaindianeducation.org/inspire/world/ . Access on December 3^rd 2014

 

 

According to the text, check (T) for TRUE and (F) for FALSE. Then choose the best alternative.

( ) People can’t be rich if they don’t work.

( ) People can’t have fun if they aren’t responsible.

( ) Science is the basis for a very happy life.

( ) It is possible to do everything to achieve objectives. 

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the texts carefully and choose the best alternative.

TEXT 1

There are seven things that will destroy us:

Wealth without work;

Pleasure without conscience;

Knowledge without character;

Religion without sacrifice;

Politics without principle;

Science without humanity;

Business without ethics.

Gandhi (1869-1948)

Available at: http://www.californiaindianeducation.org/inspire/world/ . Access on December 3rd 2014

According to the text, the basics for life are related to 

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the text carefully and choose the best alternative.

 

Extracted from: http://www.cleveland.police.uk/news/campaigns/campaign7527.aspx. Acesso: 26/11/2013.

 

The communicative function of the sentence “For advice and help call the domestic violence helpline” is to  

Dear GZ Advisor,

My friend thinks she's fat. For a while she wouldn't eat. She was about 97 lbs., but now she's 79 lbs. and just the other day she told me she started a diet where you are sure to lose a pound a day. I've tried to tell her she's not fat, but she won't believe me. Lucy

Dear Lucy,

Put your concern for your friend into action right away! She could have an eating disorder, and she is in serious danger. She needs expert help. Keep talking to your friend and let her know how much you care about her. Here are some suggestions for what to say:

- Tell her that she isn't a problem, but her obsession with losing weight is!

- Also tell her you care, and that you'd like her to get help. Be prepared to make suggestions about adults she can talk to. Let her know she doesn't need to feel guilty about her eating problems.

- Ask her what she thinks, and then listen.

- Know that when you talk with her about this she may get angry, and she may deny what you've said. Persist. Don't give up trying to help her. And don't blame yourself if she refuses to get help. You can only do so much.

You don't have to handle this situation alone: contact a doctor, parent, school counselor, school nurse or other adult who can help you find the expert care your friend needs.

You are a very caring person to want to help, Lucy, and your friend is fortunate to have you in her life.

Best wishes, GZ Advisor

(http://www.girlzone.com/advicegzadvisoreatingdisorder/. Acesso em: 22/11/ 2012.)

In the sentences “I've tried to tell her she's not fat, but she won't believe me.”, the word but expresses: 

Dear GZ Advisor,

My friend thinks she's fat. For a while she wouldn't eat. She was about 97 lbs., but now she's 79 lbs. and just the other day she told me she started a diet where you are sure to lose a pound a day. I've tried to tell her she's not fat, but she won't believe me. Lucy

Dear Lucy,

Put your concern for your friend into action right away! She could have an eating disorder, and she is in serious danger. She needs expert help. Keep talking to your friend and let her know how much you care about her. Here are some suggestions for what to say:

- Tell her that she isn't a problem, but her obsession with losing weight is!

- Also tell her you care, and that you'd like her to get help. Be prepared to make suggestions about adults she can talk to. Let her know she doesn't need to feel guilty about her eating problems.

- Ask her what she thinks, and then listen.

- Know that when you talk with her about this she may get angry, and she may deny what you've said. Persist. Don't give up trying to help her. And don't blame yourself if she refuses to get help. You can only do so much.

You don't have to handle this situation alone: contact a doctor, parent, school counselor, school nurse or other adult who can help you find the expert care your friend needs.

You are a very caring person to want to help, Lucy, and your friend is fortunate to have you in her life.

Best wishes, GZ Advisor

(http://www.girlzone.com/advicegzadvisoreatingdisorder/. Acesso em: 22/11/ 2012.)

Complete the sentence so that it makes sense according to the text. “By now, you probably know__________ friend could have a __________ and if Lucy __________ to help her, she should look for a __________ help.”