Questões de Concurso sobre Língua Inglesa - Compreensão e Interpretação de Texto

Text for question 38

EVANS, G.; EVANS, K. Luann. Go Comics, May 10th, 2009. Available at: https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2009/05/10

Which alternative best summarizes the main idea of the comic strip?

Read the text below and answer question 21.

ESP is not a matter of teaching 'specialized varieties' of English. The fact that some language features may be more statistically common in a particular context does not create a new form of language. Rather, ESP is an approach to language learning which is based on learner need. The foundation of ESP lies in the question: 'Why does this learner need to learn a foreign language?'. Consequently, the design of a syllabus for a Civil Engineering module must prioritize the communicative demands of the professional fi eld over general linguistic abstraction."

HUTCHINSON, T.; WATERS, A. English for Specifi c Purposes: a learning-centered approach. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1987. p. 19.

A professor at a Federal Institute is designing an English module for "Civil Engineering" students. Based on the principles of Hutchinson and Waters, presented in the text, the selection of materials for this course should primarily reflect which underlying ESP principle?

According to the following text, what is the primary role of teachers in ESP courses?

While ESP teachers may have some understanding of the fields in which their students work, these teachers do not have to be knowledgeable in all of these fields. A degree in law or medicine is not required of teachers in ESP courses for lawyers or doctors. In ESP, teachers’ and students’ roles are different but complementary. Teachers are the language education specialists; they know (about) English in addition to having pedagogical skills. Students, on the other hand, have some knowledge of their professional field (generally in their first language) and usually have a real motivation to learn the language (e.g., communicate with clients, read a manual, be promoted). It is not possible to generalize, however, whether they know English.

SARMENTO, S.; VIANA, V.; BOCORNY, Ana E. English for Specific Purposes (ESP). TESOL Press: 2018.

The process of text comprehension in a foreign language involves the activation of schemata and the use of inferencing to construct meaning beyond the literal level. Regarding text interpretation, mark the CORRECT alternative.

Segundo o texto,

O significado de supporting, conforme empregado no texto, é

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“Every morning, before the city fully awakened, he would sit by the window and watch the streets slowly fill with life. People hurried past, each carrying stories he would never know, yet somehow, he felt connected to them all.”

De acordo com o texto, a reflexão central do narrador está relacionada:

It is possible to infer from the text that the implementation of sovereign AI strategies by most nations would potentially diminish the influence of a number of multinational IT (information technology) companies.

It can be inferred from the text that seeking sovereign AI means, among other things, paying attention to features that are typical of human interactions and do not only concern technology.

According to the last sentence of the article, the right to disconnect would bring the following benefit:

Read the sentences below and choose the alternative that shows the highest degree of formality and politeness.

The use of should in “The ideal candidate should be” (third paragraph) indicates that the skills and qualities mentioned are

In the extract from the third paragraph “which will enhance collaboration with different teams and departments”, the bolded word refers to

Mark the alternative in which the word “picture” is used with the same meaning as in “genetics is only one part of a much more complex picture” (l. 35-36).

Restricting access to storage areas is presented as a measure unrelated to regulatory compliance.

Trump gave what was billed as a “Christmas speech” in rural Pennsylvania this past week that began with his “wishing each and everyone one of you a very merry Christmas, happy New Year, all of that stuff” and boasting that now, under his presidency: “Everybody’s saying ‘merry Christmas’ again.” He then claimed – contrary to the experience of nearly everyone in the crowd – that he had gotten them “lower prices” and “bigger paychecks”.

He was supposed to talk about affordability, but Trump’s narcissistic brain seemed incapable of the minimal empathy to recognize the public’s angst over the cost of living. So he veered far off the affordability script to attack Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota congresswoman, ridicule windmills. Small wonder that most voters have had it with Trump.

In Indiana this past week, Republican senators rejected a redistricting plan that Trump had tried to bully them into accepting. Twenty-one senators from the Republican majority in the Indiana senate and all 10 senate Democrats voted it down. Even congressional Republicans are starting to desert him as they see that the wannabe emperor has no clothes. They’ve rejected his demand to end the filibuster, rebuked his incipient healthcare plan, forced him to cave on the Epstein files, won’t approve his bonkers $2,000 tariff checks for Americans, fret about his boat strikes off the coasts of Central and South America, and are in open rebellion against his hand-picked speaker of the House. Trump won’t steal Christmas, but it’s looking increasingly likely that Christmas will steal Trump.

(Available in: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/. Adapted. Accessed on: January 2026.)

The study of text genres helps readers understand why a text is written and how it's structured, improving comprehension and writing skills. The previous text was introduced for examination, and students led to identify its purpose and structural features, having their guide in the text’s general idea which is:

No primeiro parágrafo, o analista de sistemas é descrito principalmente como

Analyze the following case:

A leading agro-industrial firm based in Santa Catarina—specializing in poultry and pork exports—is facing increasing pressure in global markets. Historically, the company has benefited from Brazil’s disease-free livestock status and strong compliance with World Organization for Animal Health standards, enabling access to premium markets in Asia and Europe.

However, recent developments have disrupted its competitive position:

■ A major importing country has introduced stricter ESG and carbon-traceability requirements.

■ Exchange rate volatility in Brazil has increased financial uncertainty.

■ Logistics bottlenecks at Port of Itajaí have delayed shipments.

■ Competitors from other countries are offering lower-cost alternatives.

Based on the scenario, which strategic response would be most appropriate for the firm at this stage?

According to the text, all medicines must be stored at room temperature.

It would be acceptable to infer from the text that the first translator it mentioned was an American rather than a Polish citizen.