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Q840072
Inglês
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Writing a business letter
Using the correct language and tone
Business letters ..I.. be written in a formal tone using business-like language. Although it ...II... be suitable to use a friendly and informal style for an office memo, you ..III.. remember that a business letter normally conveys information on a professional matter and the language used should reflect this. However, avoid using technical terms or jargon which may be unfamiliar or confusing to the reader.
Using correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
Using correct spelling is very important especially in regards to people’s names and any business or technical terms that you may be using. You can use the spell check facility in your word processing package or consult a dictionary before having someone review your letter.
Punctuation helps the reader understand your letter so it is important that you know how to use it correctly. You also need to be aware of where punctuation is used in a letter. For example, unless instructed otherwise, you should use the open punctuation style for correspondence. Open punctuation means that you do not use punctuation other than in the actual text. For example, the inside address would not have any punctuation. Open punctuation is often used in business correspondence to speed up the process of creating letters.
A simple grammatical error can easily make your letter look unprofessional. Make sure that you understand the basic rules of grammar.
If you are uncertain of the rules on punctuation or grammar then it would pay to consult an English language handbook or you could ask your supervisor.
Conveying the correct information
The purpose of a business letter is to convey specific information. Therefore, you must ensure that the correct details are provided. Any figures or financial information should be thoroughly checked before being reviewed by the person signing the letter.
Ensuring the correct enclosures are included
If the letter indicates that other documents will be enclosed then you must make sure that the correct documents are in fact enclosed.
Reviewing your
work Whenever you prepare a business letter, firstly prepare a draft copy which you have checked thoroughly. This draft copy should be presented for review. The review process may result in corrections or further information being added.
Make the appropriate changes and then present the letter again for another review. This process should be repeated, until the person signing the letter is satisfied that it correctly conveys their message.
Spacing
When you prepare your draft letter you should use one and a half or double spacing to allow the reviewer to easily make changes. The final letter can be prepared using single spacing unless your firm has other specific spacing requirements.
Filing business letters
You will need to take a photocopy of the final signed letter prior to sending it to the intended recipient(s).
(https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/toolbox/legal/OFFICE/T01/T01_A/T1_LCBK.html#language)
De acordo com o texto,
Q792812
Inglês
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Read the following text.
T
he new frontier for Business: work-life Integration
The days of clear separation between work and home are a thing of the past, and we´re still trying to figure
out how to integrate life and work in a healthy way. In a recent Advise America survey, 87 percent of
respondents felt they overwork – but at the same time, more than a third also said they don´t feel overloaded
by work. Work-life integration is different than simply trying to find balance and separation, however. Let´s
take a look.
GO HOME
For many, the key to integration has been leaving the office all together and working remotely. Esna, a
provider of embedded real-time communication and collaboration solutions, reports that 20 percent of the
4.6 billion people that make up the global workforce telecommute. That´s 920 million people who have left
the traditional office and integrated their work and home lives.
Chances are, if you’ve ever been to any coffee shop ever, you´ve been in someone´s office. Creative
professionals often do their best work when inspiration strikes, and getting out of the “be here work here”
mentality frees them to be more productive as well as live their own lives. Flexible employers recognize that
employees working from home not only save money for the organization, but it produces a sense of
fulfillment for staff that is hard to match. If you are struggling to find an integration between work and home,
consider approaching your employer about working remotely, even if it is just for a fraction of your work
week. Being able to wake up, have coffee in your own living room and work in a space that is comfortable and
private can make a world of a difference.
(Available at www.officedynamics.com. Access 2015/07/02.)
According to the text, it is INCORRECT to say:
Q792811
Inglês
Read the following text.
In work-life interaction, it is clear from the chart that
Q792809
Inglês
According to the author, what shouldn´t a demotivated employee do?
Q792808
Inglês
What piece of advice is not given by the author?
Q789657
Inglês
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Harvard study: Men want powerful jobs more than women
By Justine Hofherr, Boston.com Staff | 09.29.15
Let’s get one thing straight: Women believe they are as capable as men to attain and perform high-level leadership positions at
work. Many just don’t want them as much, according to new research from Harvard Business School.
The paper, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), includes nine studies conducted on
high-achieving groups. Professor Francesca Gino, doctoral student Caroline Wilmuth, and associate professor Alison Wood Brooks (all
of HBS) surveyed over 4,000 male and female employees from different industries, and found a big gap between the professional
objectives of men and women.
While women reported having twice as many “life goals” as men - desired achievements that ranged from having strong
relationships, marriage, a meaningful career, and family - fewer were focused on professional power, which women were more likely to
associate with negative outcomes like stress and conflict.
“This is a snapshot of where our culture is right now", Brooks told Boston.com. “If we 
these questions 50 years ago, or in
another 50 years, we might see dramatically different results. Women are pursuing careers on par with men, yet women are still a little
more responsible for things at home.”
these questions 50 years ago, or in
another 50 years, we might see dramatically different results. Women are pursuing careers on par with men, yet women are still a little
more responsible for things at home.”
(Adaptado de: http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/2015/09/29/harvard-study-men-want-powerful-jobs-more-than-women/WQpgG8WdFZWs
sfxm40plrL/story.html)
O texto permite afirmar que
Q789656
Inglês
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Harvard study: Men want powerful jobs more than women
By Justine Hofherr, Boston.com Staff | 09.29.15
Let’s get one thing straight: Women believe they are as capable as men to attain and perform high-level leadership positions at
work. Many just don’t want them as much, according to new research from Harvard Business School.
The paper, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), includes nine studies conducted on
high-achieving groups. Professor Francesca Gino, doctoral student Caroline Wilmuth, and associate professor Alison Wood Brooks (all
of HBS) surveyed over 4,000 male and female employees from different industries, and found a big gap between the professional
objectives of men and women.
While women reported having twice as many “life goals” as men - desired achievements that ranged from having strong
relationships, marriage, a meaningful career, and family - fewer were focused on professional power, which women were more likely to
associate with negative outcomes like stress and conflict.
“This is a snapshot of where our culture is right now", Brooks told Boston.com. “If we these questions 50 years ago, or in
another 50 years, we might see dramatically different results. Women are pursuing careers on par with men, yet women are still a little
more responsible for things at home.”
these questions 50 years ago, or in
another 50 years, we might see dramatically different results. Women are pursuing careers on par with men, yet women are still a little
more responsible for things at home.”
(Adaptado de: http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/2015/09/29/harvard-study-men-want-powerful-jobs-more-than-women/WQpgG8WdFZWs
sfxm40plrL/story.html)
A pesquisa relatada no texto indica que
Q789655
Inglês
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What Causes a Super Blood Moon?
By Daniel Victor, Sept, 25, 2015.
A rare astronomical phenomenon Sunday night will produce a moon that will appear slightly bigger 
usual and have a reddish hue, an event known as a super blood moon.
usual and have a reddish hue, an event known as a super blood moon. It’s a combination of curiosities that hasn’t 
since 1982, and won’t happen again 
2033. A so-called supermoon, which occurs when the moon is closest to earth in its orbit, will coincide with a lunar eclipse, leaving the moon in Earth’s shadow. Individually, the two phenomena are not uncommon, but they do not align often.
since 1982, and won’t happen again 2033. A so-called supermoon, which occurs when the moon is closest to earth in its orbit, will coincide with a lunar eclipse, leaving the moon in Earth’s shadow. Individually, the two phenomena are not uncommon, but they do not align often. Most people are unlikely to detect the larger size of the supermoon. It may appear 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter, but the difference is subtle to the plain eye. But the reddish tint from the lunar eclipse is likely to be visible throughout much of North America, especially on the East Coast.
“You’re basically seeing all of the sunrises and sunsets across the world, all at once, being reflected off the surface of the moon,” said Dr. Sarah Noble, a program scientist at NASA.
(Adapatado de: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/26/science/super-blood-moon-to-make-last-appearance-until2033.html)
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Q761910
Inglês
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Answer question about the text below:
A US dentist who killed a lion in Zimbabwe says he regrets shooting
the well-known animal.
In a written statement, Walter Palmer insists that he thought he
was on a legal hunt and that he "deeply regrets" his actions.
Cecil the lion, known for his black mane, was about 13 years old,
and a famous attraction for wildlife tourists in Zimbabwe. But
earlier this month, it’s understood the big cat was tempted outside
a national park using bait and allegedly shot with a bow and arrow
by Palmer.
"Cecil was collared. You may want to know what that means.
Collared is an animal which is under surveillance and a GPS system
which is being used for research, for different things…”
Wildlife officials accused Mr Palmer of killing Cecil, without a
permit, after paying $50,000 to two people who lured the beast to
its death.
"The person involved, or the offender, is a gentleman who is an
American called Walter James Palmer. Walter James Palmer is the
guy who came into the country around the beginning of this month
of July and was enticed, we're not quite sure yet, to harvest this
particular lion. The proper market value for this lion, which is a big
treasure, would be around $100,000 US dollars.”
Police in Zimbabwe say two people have been arrested and that Mr
Palmer may also face poaching charges. If convicted, the two men
would be required to pay $20,000 in compensation, but the court
may impose an additional jail term.
According to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management
Authority, investigations show that the killing of Cecil was illegal
because the land owner was not allocated a lion on his hunting
quota for 2015.
Lions are not a protected species in Zimbabwe. The country issues
annual permits allowing foreign hunters to kill wildlife like elephant,
buffalo and lion, and say doing so allows it to raise money for
conservation.
(Source:www.ondemandnews.com)
Check the sequence of words from the text that are all from
the same grammatical class.
Q761907
Inglês
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Answer question about the text below:
A US dentist who killed a lion in Zimbabwe says he regrets shooting
the well-known animal.
In a written statement, Walter Palmer insists that he thought he
was on a legal hunt and that he "deeply regrets" his actions.
Cecil the lion, known for his black mane, was about 13 years old,
and a famous attraction for wildlife tourists in Zimbabwe. But
earlier this month, it’s understood the big cat was tempted outside
a national park using bait and allegedly shot with a bow and arrow
by Palmer.
"Cecil was collared. You may want to know what that means.
Collared is an animal which is under surveillance and a GPS system
which is being used for research, for different things…”
Wildlife officials accused Mr Palmer of killing Cecil, without a
permit, after paying $50,000 to two people who lured the beast to
its death.
"The person involved, or the offender, is a gentleman who is an
American called Walter James Palmer. Walter James Palmer is the
guy who came into the country around the beginning of this month
of July and was enticed, we're not quite sure yet, to harvest this
particular lion. The proper market value for this lion, which is a big
treasure, would be around $100,000 US dollars.”
Police in Zimbabwe say two people have been arrested and that Mr
Palmer may also face poaching charges. If convicted, the two men
would be required to pay $20,000 in compensation, but the court
may impose an additional jail term.
According to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management
Authority, investigations show that the killing of Cecil was illegal
because the land owner was not allocated a lion on his hunting
quota for 2015.
Lions are not a protected species in Zimbabwe. The country issues
annual permits allowing foreign hunters to kill wildlife like elephant,
buffalo and lion, and say doing so allows it to raise money for
conservation.
(Source:www.ondemandnews.com)
From the reading of the text, check T (true) or F (false) and check the correct sequence:
( ) The lion was killed in US.
( ) Walter James Palmer is an investigator of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority.
( ) It’s illegal to kill any lion in Zimbabwe.
( ) Foreigners can receive a permit to kill buffalos in Zimbabwe.
Ano: 2015
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
Instituto Rio Branco
Prova:
CESPE - 2015 - Instituto Rio Branco - Bolsa-prêmio de vocação para a Diplomacia - Objetiva |
Q612930
Inglês
Based on the text IV, judge the following item.
Public diplomacy can be regarded as a sign of change in the handling of international relations.
Public diplomacy can be regarded as a sign of change in the handling of international relations.
Ano: 2015
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
Instituto Rio Branco
Prova:
CESPE - 2015 - Instituto Rio Branco - Bolsa-prêmio de vocação para a Diplomacia - Objetiva |
Q612929
Inglês
Based on the text IV, judge the following item.
The use of “by no means" (l. 2 and 3) emphasizes the negative statement made about the interest in public diplomacy.
The use of “by no means" (l. 2 and 3) emphasizes the negative statement made about the interest in public diplomacy.
Ano: 2015
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
Instituto Rio Branco
Prova:
CESPE - 2015 - Instituto Rio Branco - Bolsa-prêmio de vocação para a Diplomacia - Objetiva |
Q612928
Inglês
Based on the text IV, judge the following item.
Public diplomacy is an area which has the potential to raise different academic and research questions.
Public diplomacy is an area which has the potential to raise different academic and research questions.
Ano: 2015
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
Instituto Rio Branco
Prova:
CESPE - 2015 - Instituto Rio Branco - Bolsa-prêmio de vocação para a Diplomacia - Objetiva |
Q612927
Inglês
According to the text III, judge the following item.
Most aspects of diplomacy are based on tradition, pragmatism, and expediency.
Most aspects of diplomacy are based on tradition, pragmatism, and expediency.
Ano: 2015
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
Instituto Rio Branco
Prova:
CESPE - 2015 - Instituto Rio Branco - Bolsa-prêmio de vocação para a Diplomacia - Objetiva |
Q612926
Inglês
According to the text III, judge the following item.
In the text, “as the tides of globalization alter the international landscape" (l. 11 and 12) can be correctly replaced by: in the way the movements brought by globalization alter the international scenarios.
In the text, “as the tides of globalization alter the international landscape" (l. 11 and 12) can be correctly replaced by: in the way the movements brought by globalization alter the international scenarios.
Ano: 2015
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
Instituto Rio Branco
Prova:
CESPE - 2015 - Instituto Rio Branco - Bolsa-prêmio de vocação para a Diplomacia - Objetiva |
Q612925
Inglês
According to the text III, judge the following item.
The fact that diplomacy deals with ever-changing elements is indicated in the text by “shifting" (l.5) and “alter" (l.11).
The fact that diplomacy deals with ever-changing elements is indicated in the text by “shifting" (l.5) and “alter" (l.11).
Ano: 2015
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
Instituto Rio Branco
Prova:
CESPE - 2015 - Instituto Rio Branco - Bolsa-prêmio de vocação para a Diplomacia - Objetiva |
Q612924
Inglês
According to the text III, judge the following item.
Nonstate actors are gradually replacing state actors in the diplomatic relations.
Nonstate actors are gradually replacing state actors in the diplomatic relations.
Ano: 2015
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
Instituto Rio Branco
Prova:
CESPE - 2015 - Instituto Rio Branco - Bolsa-prêmio de vocação para a Diplomacia - Objetiva |
Q612923
Inglês
Texto associado
Text II
Diplomacy has existed since the beginning of the human race. The act of conducting negotiations between two persons, or two nations within a large scope is essential to the upkeep of international affairs. Among the many functions of diplomacy, some include preventing war and violence, and strengthening relations between two nations. Diplomacy is most importantly used to set a specific agenda. Therefore, without diplomacy, much of the world's affairs would be abolished, international organizations would not exist, and above all the world would be at a constant state of war.
Internet: <www.e-ir.info> (adapted).
Diplomacy has existed since the beginning of the human race. The act of conducting negotiations between two persons, or two nations within a large scope is essential to the upkeep of international affairs. Among the many functions of diplomacy, some include preventing war and violence, and strengthening relations between two nations. Diplomacy is most importantly used to set a specific agenda. Therefore, without diplomacy, much of the world's affairs would be abolished, international organizations would not exist, and above all the world would be at a constant state of war.
Internet: <www.e-ir.info> (adapted).
Based on the previous text II, judge the following item.
Diplomatic representatives or messengers have the mission to work as neutral agents for the common good.
Diplomatic representatives or messengers have the mission to work as neutral agents for the common good.
Ano: 2015
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
Instituto Rio Branco
Prova:
CESPE - 2015 - Instituto Rio Branco - Bolsa-prêmio de vocação para a Diplomacia - Objetiva |
Q612922
Inglês
Texto associado
Text II
Diplomacy has existed since the beginning of the human race. The act of conducting negotiations between two persons, or two nations within a large scope is essential to the upkeep of international affairs. Among the many functions of diplomacy, some include preventing war and violence, and strengthening relations between two nations. Diplomacy is most importantly used to set a specific agenda. Therefore, without diplomacy, much of the world's affairs would be abolished, international organizations would not exist, and above all the world would be at a constant state of war.
Internet: <www.e-ir.info> (adapted).
Diplomacy has existed since the beginning of the human race. The act of conducting negotiations between two persons, or two nations within a large scope is essential to the upkeep of international affairs. Among the many functions of diplomacy, some include preventing war and violence, and strengthening relations between two nations. Diplomacy is most importantly used to set a specific agenda. Therefore, without diplomacy, much of the world's affairs would be abolished, international organizations would not exist, and above all the world would be at a constant state of war.
Internet: <www.e-ir.info> (adapted).
Based on the previous text II, judge the following item.
Diplomacy has always been present along the history of humankind.
Diplomacy has always been present along the history of humankind.
Ano: 2015
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
Instituto Rio Branco
Prova:
CESPE - 2015 - Instituto Rio Branco - Bolsa-prêmio de vocação para a Diplomacia - Objetiva |
Q612921
Inglês
Texto associado
Text II
Diplomacy has existed since the beginning of the human race. The act of conducting negotiations between two persons, or two nations within a large scope is essential to the upkeep of international affairs. Among the many functions of diplomacy, some include preventing war and violence, and strengthening relations between two nations. Diplomacy is most importantly used to set a specific agenda. Therefore, without diplomacy, much of the world's affairs would be abolished, international organizations would not exist, and above all the world would be at a constant state of war.
Internet: <www.e-ir.info> (adapted).
Diplomacy has existed since the beginning of the human race. The act of conducting negotiations between two persons, or two nations within a large scope is essential to the upkeep of international affairs. Among the many functions of diplomacy, some include preventing war and violence, and strengthening relations between two nations. Diplomacy is most importantly used to set a specific agenda. Therefore, without diplomacy, much of the world's affairs would be abolished, international organizations would not exist, and above all the world would be at a constant state of war.
Internet: <www.e-ir.info> (adapted).
Based on the previous text II, judge the following item.
Every international transaction is carried out through diplomatic mediation.
Every international transaction is carried out through diplomatic mediation.
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