Questões de Inglês

Read the following paragraph and then answer question according to it.

“The Kremlin hoping a young strongman can preserve its brutal victory in Chechnya.”

(Newsweek, September, 2006)

The Reluctant Learner

My friend Tom is one of those six-to-midnight, enthusiastic,
determined, and well-mentioned studiers. At six o’clock he
approaches his desk, and carefully organizes everything in
preparation for the study period to follow. Having everything
[5] in place, he next carefully adjusts each item again, giving
him time to think up the first excuse; he recalls that in the
morning he did not have quite enough time to read all the
items of interest in the newspaper. He also realizes
distractions completely out of the way before setting down to
[10] the task at hand.

(Skyline 5 – Macmillan)

Read the following opinions from two children, Chelsea and Eryn (both aged 8) and then answer question

Is there future for us?

Chelsea: The biggest problem with the environment is the ozone layer there’s a hole, and it’s getting bigger. It’s made by cars and airplanes – things which give off fumes.

Eryn: The ozone layer’s like a piece of paper covering a rock. It’s supposed to protect us. I’m scared the hole will get bigger and move around the world and people will get cancer

Chelsea: We could get tandems, and longer bikes, so children could ride on the back. Cars should be very, very expensive.

Eryn: You also get bad pollution from burning down the rainforest. We should give money to poor people in Africa and places.

Chelsea: We should spread out the people evenly. We could say, “Put your hands up all those who want to live in Africa”. And then we could spread out the food. There’s enough to go around.

Eryn: We use up far more of the earth than people in Africa so it’s a good idea for the whole world to discuss the environment.

(Move up – Heinemann)

Answer question after reading the paragraph below.

    Americans are well-known for being friendly. If we’re
taking a walk in the park and we pass someone, we
usually say a few words to people in stores, bars and
banks. But remember: friendliness is not friendship; it’s
[5] politeness. In the United States, it’s just as hard to make
real friends as it is anywhere else.

(Move Up - Heinemann)

Warning: Flying is bad for your health

    Flying is the safest way to travel...or is it? Some doctors
think the airplane is a dangerous place, especially for the old
or the unhealthy.
    Although the airplane is pressurized, there is less oxygen
[5] than on the ground. So anyone who has had a heart attack
should not try for at least two weeks after the attack. After an
operation, you should stay on the ground for at least ten days.
    Sitting on a plane for many hours – especially in economy
class where there isn’t very much leg room – gives everyone
[10] aches and pain, so you should get some exercise, especially
on long flights.
    Flying also causes dehydration. If you drink or eat too
much, you’ll wake up feeling sick. Everyone needs to drink
more in the air, but you shouldn’t drink alcohol because it
[15] makes you even more thirsty.
    The most common problem is jet lag. You should change
to your new time zone as soon as possible, and you shouldn’t
sleep if it’s still daylight.
    Crowded airports, long lines, and delays cause stress and
[20] high blood pressure. So, be careful! Flying is the safest way to
travel, but is it the healthiest?

(Move Up, Heinemann )

Warning: Flying is bad for your health

    Flying is the safest way to travel...or is it? Some doctors
think the airplane is a dangerous place, especially for the old
or the unhealthy.
    Although the airplane is pressurized, there is less oxygen
[5] than on the ground. So anyone who has had a heart attack
should not try for at least two weeks after the attack. After an
operation, you should stay on the ground for at least ten days.
    Sitting on a plane for many hours – especially in economy
class where there isn’t very much leg room – gives everyone
[10] aches and pain, so you should get some exercise, especially
on long flights.
    Flying also causes dehydration. If you drink or eat too
much, you’ll wake up feeling sick. Everyone needs to drink
more in the air, but you shouldn’t drink alcohol because it
[15] makes you even more thirsty.
    The most common problem is jet lag. You should change
to your new time zone as soon as possible, and you shouldn’t
sleep if it’s still daylight.
    Crowded airports, long lines, and delays cause stress and
[20] high blood pressure. So, be careful! Flying is the safest way to
travel, but is it the healthiest?

(Move Up, Heinemann )