Questões de Concurso Para diplomata

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text VI, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

The word “aegis” (L.36) could be replaced by auspices in this particular context.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text VI, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

The phrase “obtain more” (L. 10 and 11) could be correctly replaced by accrue, without altering the meaning of the passage.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text V, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

The author thinks that the most important point of the plot of My Fair Lady gets lost in translation

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text V, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

The word “sleuth” (L.13) is used in a disparaging way.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text V, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

The stage performance of My Fair Lady is punctuated by musical numbers.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text V, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

From the author’s account, it can be inferred that the plot of My Fair Lady is an homage to British social class structure.

In text V, without altering the general meaning of the sentence, “enthralled” (L.8) could be replaced by (mark right — C — or wrong — E)

colorful.

In text V, without altering the general meaning of the sentence, “enthralled” (L.8) could be replaced by (mark right — C — or wrong — E)

eccentric.

In text V, without altering the general meaning of the sentence, “enthralled” (L.8) could be replaced by (mark right — C — or wrong — E)

captivated.

In text V, without altering the general meaning of the sentence, “enthralled” (L.8) could be replaced by (mark right — C — or wrong — E)

bewitched.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text IV, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

The expression “on a par with” (L.30) means competing.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text IV, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

Using based on instead of “on the basis of” (L.31) would not alter the general meaning of the sentence.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text IV, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

It may be inferred from the text that Hutchins posits that the complexity of financial markets calls for analysis based on groupthink, as psychological or cognitive science analysis of the individual is clearly insufficient.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text IV, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

According to the text, automated trading and other new technologies have made financial economics hegemonic among traders as a tool to interpret the gyrations of the financial market.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text III, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

The passage “Contrary to popular (…) for the compliant” (L. 10 and 11) can be correctly rewritten as In opposition to what most people believe, a yielding person is not suited to a career in diplomacy without this changing the meaning of the text.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text III, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

The expression “come to grief” (L.10) means to end in failure.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text III, decide whether the following items are right (C) or wrong (E).

The word “armoury” (L.3) can be correctly replaced by arsenal since both words can be used in the context to indicate the skills a diplomat should have. 

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text II, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Because the word “deployed” (L.40) can be related to the meaning of putting troops or weapons in a position ready to be used, in the text it reinforces the idea that panda bears have acquired political and strategic significance.

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text II, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

In “But this is merely an extension” (L. 27 and 28), the word “this” refers to the statement that “the panda bear in the zoo is China” (L.27).

Considering the grammatical and semantic aspects of text II, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

As used in the text, the word “posit” (L.26) is synonymous with ignore.