Questões de Concurso Público Instituto Rio Branco 2015 para Diplomata - Prova 2

In reference to the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

The hierarchical structure of the diplomatic services in the 21st century is remarkably different from that prevalent in the previous centuries.

In reference to the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

In the first paragraph, the author presents the main ideas he collected from “Most of the recent scholarly works” (R.1) on which his argument is built along the text.

In reference to the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

The text presents an opposition between club diplomacy and network diplomacy, which are different and irreconcilable ways of settling international conflicts.

In reference to the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Discussions about inclusiveness and diversity in diplomatic circles have led to the expansion of the power of some countries.

In relation to the content and the vocabulary of the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

From the third paragraph, it is correct to infer that the more complex the diplomatic scenario, the more necessary the presence of leaders is.

In relation to the content and the vocabulary of the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

As far as textual unity is concerned, “Yet” provides a transition from the first to the second paragraphs, and establishes a contrast between the ideas in each of them.

In relation to the content and the vocabulary of the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

The expressions “two level games” (l.7) and “double-edged diplomacy” (R.8) refer to a kind of diplomacy characterized by the presence of two types of actors: political leaders and technical diplomats.

In relation to the content and the vocabulary of the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

The idea expressed by the fragment “diversity of principals, agents, and intermediaries” (l. 21 and 22) stands in sharp contrast to the one introduced by “horizontal breadth with an open-ended nature” (l. 24 and 25).

Each of the fragments from the text presented below is followed by a suggestion of rewriting. Decide whether the suggestion given maintains the meaning, coherence and grammar correction of the text (C) or not (E).

“At odds with” (l.24): As bizarre as

Each of the fragments from the text presented below is followed by a suggestion of rewriting. Decide whether the suggestion given maintains the meaning, coherence and grammar correction of the text (C) or not (E).

“make the necessary trade-offs to allow deadlocks to be broken” (l. 33 and 34): strike a compromise as a way out of an impasse

Each of the fragments from the text presented below is followed by a suggestion of rewriting. Decide whether the suggestion given maintains the meaning, coherence and grammar correction of the text (C) or not (E).

“to encompass a myriad set of issue areas” (l.11): to comprise a vast range of fields of interest

Each of the fragments from the text presented below is followed by a suggestion of rewriting. Decide whether the suggestion given maintains the meaning, coherence and grammar correction of the text (C) or not (E).

“To showcase this phenomenon, however, is no to suggest ossification” (R. 27 and 28): Highlighting this fact does not amount to acknowledging stagnation.

Decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E) according to the ideas and facts mentioned in the text.

The two driving forces behind the Hugh Lane Gallery project were Dawson and Edwards.

Decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E) according to the ideas and facts mentioned in the text.

Bacon left part of his properties to Edwards.

Decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E) according to the ideas and facts mentioned in the text.

The author of the text claims that the fact that George Michael liked having his profile photographed revealed a lot about his personality

Decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E) according to the ideas and facts mentioned in the text.

Bacon believed that his inability to work in South Africa was due to the visits of his relatives.

According to the text and in reference to Bacon’s studio, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

Bacon’s original studio was transplanted and reassembled in the Irish capital city.

According to the text and in reference to Bacon’s studio, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

The studio at 7 Reece Mews will soon provide an invaluable and lasting wealth of information and enjoyment for experts on Bacon’s art.

According to the text and in reference to Bacon’s studio, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

The interior of Bacon’s studio is in sharp contrast to Hugh Lane Gallery’s front façade.

According to the text and in reference to Bacon’s studio, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

Bacon’s studio was rather small but its living room was twice the size of the bedroom.