Questões de Inglês

The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

Published by DSEWPaC - Australian Government (The text below has been slightly modified to better suit the exam) 

 

1. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 20 to 22 June 2012. Also referred to as Rio+20, the conference is convened under the authority of the United Nations General Assembly. 

2. The Rio+20 Conference is an important step in ongoing international efforts to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable development globally. The conference will mark the 20th anniversary of the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro (the Earth Summit). 

3. It will also mark the 10th anniversary of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg. 

4. The 1992 and 2002 summits were headline international events ____ key drivers of the sustainable development agenda. Similarly, Rio+20 presents an opportunity ____ re-direct and re-energise political commitment ____ the three pillars ____ sustainable development: economic growth, social improvement and environmental protection. 

5. The objectives of the Rio+20 Conference are to:

• secure renewed political commitment to sustainable development

• assess the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development

• address new and emerging challenges. 

6. The conference will focus on two themes:

• a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication

• the institutional framework for sustainable development 

7. It is expected that tens of thousands of people will be involved in the Rio+20 Conference and the many related side events, including heads of state and senior representatives from nongovernmental organisations from around the world.  

Which of the following options is the correct sequence of the four missing words in the fourth paragraph?

The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

Published by DSEWPaC - Australian Government (The text below has been slightly modified to better suit the exam) 

 

1. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 20 to 22 June 2012. Also referred to as Rio+20, the conference is convened under the authority of the United Nations General Assembly. 

2. The Rio+20 Conference is an important step in ongoing international efforts to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable development globally. The conference will mark the 20th anniversary of the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro (the Earth Summit). 

3. It will also mark the 10th anniversary of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg. 

4. The 1992 and 2002 summits were headline international events ____ key drivers of the sustainable development agenda. Similarly, Rio+20 presents an opportunity ____ re-direct and re-energise political commitment ____ the three pillars ____ sustainable development: economic growth, social improvement and environmental protection. 

5. The objectives of the Rio+20 Conference are to:

• secure renewed political commitment to sustainable development

• assess the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development

• address new and emerging challenges. 

6. The conference will focus on two themes:

• a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication

• the institutional framework for sustainable development 

7. It is expected that tens of thousands of people will be involved in the Rio+20 Conference and the many related side events, including heads of state and senior representatives from nongovernmental organisations from around the world.  

Which of the alternatives below best replaces the word “achieving” (second paragraph) according to the text?

The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

Published by DSEWPaC - Australian Government (The text below has been slightly modified to better suit the exam) 

 

1. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 20 to 22 June 2012. Also referred to as Rio+20, the conference is convened under the authority of the United Nations General Assembly. 

2. The Rio+20 Conference is an important step in ongoing international efforts to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable development globally. The conference will mark the 20th anniversary of the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro (the Earth Summit). 

3. It will also mark the 10th anniversary of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg. 

4. The 1992 and 2002 summits were headline international events ____ key drivers of the sustainable development agenda. Similarly, Rio+20 presents an opportunity ____ re-direct and re-energise political commitment ____ the three pillars ____ sustainable development: economic growth, social improvement and environmental protection. 

5. The objectives of the Rio+20 Conference are to:

• secure renewed political commitment to sustainable development

• assess the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development

• address new and emerging challenges. 

6. The conference will focus on two themes:

• a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication

• the institutional framework for sustainable development 

7. It is expected that tens of thousands of people will be involved in the Rio+20 Conference and the many related side events, including heads of state and senior representatives from nongovernmental organisations from around the world.  

 

Which of the following alternatives is another name for the upcoming UN Conference on Sustainable Development?

Roads in Brazil

From Angloinfo.com (the text below has been slightly modified to better suit the exam)

 

Many intercity roads in Brazil are toll roads. Drivers queue and pay at booths before proceeding along these routes.

Statistically, Brazil has some of the worst accident rates in the world. The São Paulo to Santos road along with many stretches of the coastal BR101 highway are especially dangerous routes. There are approximately 40,000 fatalities per year on Brazilian roads.

While some roads are of very high standard, particularly state roads and toll roads, others, for example some inter-city federal roads, are in poor condition with uneven surfaces, potholes and inadequate signage.

Roads ___ cities can be ___ extremely bad condition. Steep hills ___ the troughs designed ___ carry the heavy rains ___ São Paulo as well as speed humps often lead to ground clearance issues and can cause significant damage to a vehicle’s lower bodywork.

Animals or fallen trees (due to heavy rain or lightning strikes), broken-down vehicles and accidents on the road can be additional worries. Petrol/gas stations are generally not difficult to find in cities or on main connecting roads but may be much less common in remote and sparsely populated areas. Poor quality fuel can be an issue, and it is suggested that drivers purchase fuel from a reliable source.

Which of the following options best replaces the word “purchase” in the text?

Roads in Brazil

From Angloinfo.com (the text below has been slightly modified to better suit the exam)

 

Many intercity roads in Brazil are toll roads. Drivers queue and pay at booths before proceeding along these routes.

Statistically, Brazil has some of the worst accident rates in the world. The São Paulo to Santos road along with many stretches of the coastal BR101 highway are especially dangerous routes. There are approximately 40,000 fatalities per year on Brazilian roads.

While some roads are of very high standard, particularly state roads and toll roads, others, for example some inter-city federal roads, are in poor condition with uneven surfaces, potholes and inadequate signage.

Roads ___ cities can be ___ extremely bad condition. Steep hills ___ the troughs designed ___ carry the heavy rains ___ São Paulo as well as speed humps often lead to ground clearance issues and can cause significant damage to a vehicle’s lower bodywork.

Animals or fallen trees (due to heavy rain or lightning strikes), broken-down vehicles and accidents on the road can be additional worries. Petrol/gas stations are generally not difficult to find in cities or on main connecting roads but may be much less common in remote and sparsely populated areas. Poor quality fuel can be an issue, and it is suggested that drivers purchase fuel from a reliable source.

Which is the correct sequence of the missing words in the text?

Roads in Brazil

From Angloinfo.com (the text below has been slightly modified to better suit the exam)

 

Many intercity roads in Brazil are toll roads. Drivers queue and pay at booths before proceeding along these routes.

Statistically, Brazil has some of the worst accident rates in the world. The São Paulo to Santos road along with many stretches of the coastal BR101 highway are especially dangerous routes. There are approximately 40,000 fatalities per year on Brazilian roads.

While some roads are of very high standard, particularly state roads and toll roads, others, for example some inter-city federal roads, are in poor condition with uneven surfaces, potholes and inadequate signage.

Roads ___ cities can be ___ extremely bad condition. Steep hills ___ the troughs designed ___ carry the heavy rains ___ São Paulo as well as speed humps often lead to ground clearance issues and can cause significant damage to a vehicle’s lower bodywork.

Animals or fallen trees (due to heavy rain or lightning strikes), broken-down vehicles and accidents on the road can be additional worries. Petrol/gas stations are generally not difficult to find in cities or on main connecting roads but may be much less common in remote and sparsely populated areas. Poor quality fuel can be an issue, and it is suggested that drivers purchase fuel from a reliable source.