Questões de Concurso Para diplomata

In reference to the ideas presented in the text, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

The authors regard Memory Banda's efforts as successful because she was able to get her young sister divorced from her older husband. 

In reference to the ideas presented in the text, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

Programs and campaigns to end child marriage should focus on girls who are already attending secondary school.

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

The repetition of single words and of phrases results in a tiresome text, one in which the author tries to tell a story but is stuck in descriptive language.

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

In lines 4, 7 and 9, although with different syntactic functions, the word it refers to the same thing: “the head of an enemy which swung from the rafters” (l. 3 and 4).

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

By being informed that Orlando had a “sullen face” (l. 34 and 35), the reader learns that Orlando was a serious and grave young man.

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

The use of the words “dome” (R.54) and “temples” (R.55) has the effect of creating a faint aura of saintliness and religiousness about Orlando.

As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

His teeth were not perfectly aligned and had the colour of nuts.

As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

There was some fine, silky, soft hair both on his lips and cheeks.

As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando’s lips and cheeks had a sweet fragrance reminiscent of fresh fruit.

As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

His eyes and brow were his most striking facial features.

In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

His mother, when pregnant, foresaw a life of success for Orlando, a life which would make her happy.

In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando’s father or his grandfather traversed vast expanses of land beheading people of different races along the way.

In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando’s mother was a victim of his, because he would make off with her money while she was busy in the garden.

In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando’s family have enjoyed their title from time immemorial.

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

Orlando cut a striking figure.

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

One could find some live animals up in the attic of Orlando’s house.

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

Orlando acquired, from an early age on, a disconcerting habit of cross-dressing.

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

Lunging, plunging and slicing the air with a blade were activities with which Orlando engaged as some sort of rehearsal for the roles he believed he would eventually play.

About the vocabulary the author uses in his text, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

“took delivery” (l.29) means received something that has already been paid for.

About the vocabulary the author uses in his text, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

“prospective paintings” (l.43) can be understood as paintings about which Bacon was still thinking or planning.