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Listas de questões
Prof. Leonardo Pontes

Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 1 e 2.

Fire at Antarctica station kills 2 Brazilian sailors


Two Brazilian sailors died and one was injured Saturday after a fire broke out at a naval research station in Antarctica,
authorities reported. The fire occurred at the Comandante Ferraz Station on King George Island, said Adm. Julio Soares de
Moura Neto, commander of the Brazilian Navy. The three sailors were trying to extinguish a fire that broke out in the
engine room of the facility. Brazilian military police are investigating the cause. The station is home to researchers who
conduct studies on the effects of climate change in Antarctica and its implications on the planet, according to the Ministry
of Science and Technology and Innovation. Researchers at the base also study marine life and the atmosphere.
Adaptado de http://articles.cnn.com, consulta em 26/02/2012

1. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) According to the text, it is correct to state that
(A) the Brazilian sailors were responsible for the fire incident.
(B) the fire started outside the engine room.
(C) Brazilian military police still don‟t know the cause.
(D) researchers are studying the cause.
(E) climate change caused the fire.

2. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) In the sentence “The station is home to researchers who conduct
studies...”, the word who refers to
(A) station.
(B) researchers.
(C) home.
(D) studies.
(E) Ministry of Science and Technology and Innovation.

Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 3 , 4 e 5.


“Hello”, said a quiet, musical voice.
I looked up, stunned that he was speaking to me. He was sitting as far away from me as the desk allowed, but his chair
was angled toward me. His hair was dripping wet – he looked like someone in a commercial for hair gel. His dazzling face
was friendly, open, a slight smile on his flawless lips. But his eyes were careful.
“My name is Edward Cullen,” he continued. “I didn‟t have a chance to introduce myself last week. You must be Bella
Swan.”
My mind was spinning with confusion. He was perfectly polite now. I had to speak; he was waiting. But I couldn‟t think of
anything conventional to say.
“H-how do you know my name?” I stammered.
He laughed a soft laugh.
“Oh, I think everyone knows your name. The whole town was waiting for you to arrive.”
MEYER, S. Twilight. New York: Megan Tingley Books, 2006. Page 43
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3. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) According to the sentence “I looked up, stunned that he was
speaking to me.”, Bella
(A) didn‟t expect Edward to approach her.
(B) was feeling comfortable.
(C) didn‟t want to be friends with Edward.
(D) didn‟t want to talk to Edward.
(E) was offended by Edward‟s attitude.

4. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) The excerpt above describes a feeling of

“My mind was spinning with confusion. He was perfectly polite now. I had to speak; he was waiting. But I couldn‟t
think of anything conventional to say. “H-how do you know my name?” I stammered.”
(A) sadness.
(B) deception.
(C) pain.
(D) nervousness.
(E) anger.

5. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) According to Bella‟s descriptions in the text, Edward was
(A) intelligent.
(B) boring.
(C) charming.
(D) inconvenient.
(E) dangerous.

Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 6 e 7


What is a pub? The word pub is short for public house. Pubs are popular social meeting places. They are an important part
of British life. People talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and relax there. Many have a garden where people can sit in the
summer. One of the oldest pubs, Fighting Cocks in St. Albans, Herts, is located in a building that dates back to the
eleventh century. Groups of friends normally buy „rounds‟ of drinks, where the person whose turn it is will buy drinks for
all the members of the group. In most pubs in Britain, you must go to the bar to order drinks and food and pay for your
purchase immediately, there is no table service. Bartenders do not expect frequent tipping. To tip them, it is customary to
say: “Would you like a drink yourself?”
Adaptado de http://projectbritain.com/pubs.htm, consulta em 22/06/2012

6. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) According to the text, pubs are popular places where people
(A) get together.
(B) just drink.
(C) have to tip the bartender.
(D) meet only in the winter.
(E) pay the bartender a drink.
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7. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) According to the text, it is correct to say that in Britain
(A) there is table service in most pubs.
(B) pubs do not serve the customer at the bar.
(C) pubs have a very important role in social life.
(D) pubs are always located in very old buildings.
(E) friends can‟t buy „rounds‟ of drinks in pubs.

Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 8, 9 e 10.


Facebook Song lyrics
I wouldn‟t call myself a social butterfly
And there‟s not much that separates me from the other guy
But when I log in I begin to live
There‟s an online world where I am king
Of a little website dedicated to me
With pictures of me and a list of my friends
And an unofficial record of the groups that I‟m in
Before the internet, friendship was so tough
You actually had to be in people‟s presence and stuff
Who would have thought that with a point and a click
I could know that Hope Floats is your favorite flick
Facebook
I‟m hooked on Facebook
I used to meet girls hanging out at the mall
Now I just wait for them to write on my wall
Oh! Link‟s status changed, it says he‟s playing the recorder...
How do you know this person?
Did you hook up with this person?
Do you need to request confirmation?
Or did you just think they looked cute...
From their picture on Facebook?
If the internet crashed all across the land
Or my Facebook account was deleted by the man
I‟d carry around a picture of my face
And a summary of me typed out on a page
Adaptado de http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/r/rhett_and_link/facebook_song.html
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8. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) The text above can be considered
(A) obscene.
(B) obsolete.
(C) religious.
(D) ironic.
(E) thrilling.

9. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) The sentence “But when I login I begin to live” brings the readers a
reflection about the extreme importance that people, in our society, give to
(A) school and internet.
(B) love and life.
(C) life and death.
(D) girls and computers.
(E) the online world.

10. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) In the sentence “Before the internet, friendship was so tough”, the
word tough can be replaced by [A] easy.
(A) difficult.
(B) respectable.
(C) nice.
(D) flexible.

Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 11, 12, 13 e 14.


President Obama Launches Gun-Violence Task Force
Five days after deadliest elementary school shooting in U.S. history, President Obama said his administration plans
immediate action early next year on proposals to curb an “epidemic of gun violence”. At a morning news conference,
Obama announced the formation of a task force to be headed by Vice President Joe Biden that will formulate a package of
policy recommendations by January. “The fact that this problem is complex can no longer be an excuse for doing
nothing”, Obama said. “The fact that we can‟t prevent every act of violence doesn‟t mean that we can‟t steadily reduce the
violence and prevent the very worst violence.” The president said he intends to push for implementation of the proposals
“without delay”. “This is a team that has a very specific task to pull together real reforms right now”, he said.
While Obama did not offer specifics, he suggested the task force would examine an array of steps to curb gun violence
and prevent mass shootings, including legislative measures, mental health resources and a “look more closely at a culture
that all-too-often glorifies guns and violence”. “I will use all the powers of this office to help advance efforts aimed at
preventing more tragedies like this”, Obama said.
Obama made similar pronouncements following at least four other mass shootings that marked his first term. But few
policy changes were made. “This is not the first incident of horrific gun violence of your four years. Where have you
been?”, asked ABC News‟ Jake Tapper. “I‟ve been president of the United States, dealing with the worst economic crisis
since the Great Depression, an auto industry on the verge of collapse, two wars. I don‟t think I‟ve been on vacation”,
Obama responded.
Adaptado de http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/president-obama - launches-gun-violence-task-force/story?id=18015694#UOA3AOTAdyw
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11. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) In the sentence “The fact that this problem is complex can no
longer be an excuse for doing nothing...”, this problem refers to
(A) task force.
(B) economic crisis.
(C) police recommendations.
(D) an array of steps.
(E) gun violence.

12. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) In the sentence “This is a team that has a very specific task …”,
who is the leader of this team?
(A) the press.
(B) Jake Tapper.
(C) Joe Biden.
(D) the task force.
(E) ABC channel.

13. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) According to the text, Obama
(A) is not trying to solve the mass shootings problem.
(B) is not worried about gun violence.
(C) was on vacation during the shooting.
(D) requests a task force to try to solve the problem.
(E) decides to take action after talking to the reporter.

14. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013)


In the sentences “... proposals to curb an “epidemic of gun violence”...” and “an array of steps to curb gun violence...”,
the word curb means
(A) control.
(B) cultivate.
(C) increase.
(D) encourage.
(E) originate
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Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 15, 16 e 17.

Welcome to Madrid: City of Protests


Madrid (CNN) – “The people, united, will never be divided!” yells the crowd, angrily waving banners and placards. “To
fight is the only way!” Dog-walkers, mothers with strollers, and pensioners carrying shopping bags join the crowd. These
people on the sidewalk are no curious neighbors. Indeed, many of them are complete strangers to the family living on the
fifth floor, but they are all here to protect Rocio from eviction - being forced to leave her property by legal process.
Rocio and her son, now 17 and in high school, moved from Ecuador in 2003, when times were good and jobs plentiful in
Spain. But then the global financial crisis hit, bringing Spain‟s economy down, Rocio lost her two jobs - in a shop, and as a
cleaner. For a while, Rocio got by on benefits, but then those stopped too. She is an example of the crisis many Spaniards
face as the country deals with the highest unemployment rate since the Civil War in the 1930s, and a recession entering
its second year. “I can‟t stand the thought of living on the streets with my son, but I have no idea where else to go”, she
says.
Rocio‟s story is echoed by others all over Spain. It is this fear that took many Spanish citizens to action. Many of those
people who are outside the door of Rocio‟s apartment block are supporters of “Stop Desahucios” (Stop Evictions), part of
the Platform of People Affected by Mortgages (PAH – Plataforma de Afectados por la Hipoteca), a group that campaigns to
prevent banks and authorities from eviction because of the country‟s economic crisis. They accuse the banks and
authorities of “real estate terrorism”.
There are also the mass marches of the 15-M movement - also known as the “Indignados”. Activist Dante Scherma, 24,
says citizens were not used to speaking out on political issues. “The 15-M movement made people talk about social issues,
and about politics in normal conversations - in cafés, restaurants, bars - where before they only talked about football or
fashion.”
Back in Vicalvaro, the moment of truth has arrived, but the crowd - now shouting at the police, insisting they have to stop
forcing families to leave their properties - appears to have had an impact. Lawyers from the PAH explain that Rocio will be
able to stay - for a while, at least. For those working to stop Spain‟s eviction epidemic, today has seen a small and
temporary victory. For those demonstrating about cuts, corruption and lack of cash, the protests will go on.
Adaptado de http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/20/ world/europe/madrid-city-of-protests/index.html

15. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) According to the text, Rocio
(A) moved to Spain when there were many jobs there.
(B) was the only person affected by the crisis in Spain.
(C) is getting benefits from Spain‟s government nowadays.
(D) had two jobs in Ecuador before moving to Spain.
(E) has the best job in Spain nowadays.

16. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) According to the text, the 15-M movement made
(A) Spaniards‟ lives lose their importance.
(B) citizens in Spain more interested in social issues.
(C) Spaniards talk more about football and fashion.
(D) people go to cafés, restaurants and bars.
(E) Spaniards accept evictions.
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17. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) In the sentence “...insisting they have to stop forcing families to
leave their properties...”, the words they and their respectively refer to
(A) the crowd and families.
(B) the crowd and the police.
(C) the police and families.
(D) the families and the properties.
(E) the police and the properties.

Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 18 e 19.

Empirically Based Leadership


A significant area of interest within the US Army empirical literature on leadership is emotional intelligence (EI), which in
recent years has been the focus of considerable attention in relationship to leadership efficacy. Emotional intelligence
involves an awareness of one‟s own emotions as well as the ability to control them, social awareness of others and their
emotions, and the capacity to understand and manage relationship and social networks.
In understanding others‟ emotions, an important contributing factor to the success of the more effective military officers is
their ability to empathize with their subordinates. In discussing empathy, FM (Field Manual) 6-22 defines it as “the ability
to see something from another person‟s point of view, to identify with and enter into another person‟s feelings and
emotions”. Empathy is not typically a quality that most soldiers would readily identify as an essential characteristic to
effective leadership or necessary to producing positive organizational outcomes, but it is an important quality for
competent leadership, especially as it relates to EI.
Adaptado de McDONALD, Sean P. Military Review, Jan-Feb, 2013.

18. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) According to the text, we can state that
(A) empathy is part of emotional intelligence.
(B) emotional intelligence does not include empathy.
(C) emotional intelligence is the ability to avoid empathy.
(D) the US Army wants soldiers to hide feelings.
(E) the US Army wants leaders to control subordinates‟ feelings.

19. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) In the sentence “...an awareness of one‟s own emotions as well as
the ability to control them...”, the expression as well as has the same meaning as
(A) but.
(B) thus.
(C) also.
(D) unless.
(E) then.
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Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 20, 21, 22 e 23.

Military Officers Face a New Evaluation


Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is leading important changes following recent scandals
involving high-ranking officers. This is part of training and development programs for generals and admirals. They will
include new courses to train the security detail, executive staffs and even the spouses of senior officers.
Saying he was disturbed about the misconduct issues, General Dempsey said that evaluations of top officers needed to go
beyond the traditional assessment of professional performance by superior officers alone. He said that he had decided the
changes were necessary “to assess both competence and character in a richer way”.
“You can have someone of incredible character who can‟t lead their way out of a forward operating base because they
don‟t have the competence to understand the application of military power, and that doesn‟t do me any good”, General
Dempsey said. “Conversely, you can have someone who is intensely competent in the skills of the profession, but doesn‟t
live a life of character. And that doesn‟t do me any good.”
General Dempsey said that regular professional reviews would be transformed from top-down assessments to the kind of
“360-degree performance evaluation”, which includes feedback from subordinates, peers and superiors. For the new
training programs, he said that while it may be impossible to prevent infractions, “most officers need to be reminded of
the rules and regulations on a routine basis”.
Teams of inspectors will observe and review the procedures of commanders and their staffs. The inspections will not be
punitive, but will provide a “periodic opportunity for general officers to understand whether, from an institutional
perspective, we think they are inside or outside the white lines”, he said. In addition, new programs will be instituted to
ensure that a commander‟s staff, and a spouse, are fully aware of military regulations.
“In my 39 years in the military, I have learned that you are not a profession just because you say you are. You have to
earn it and re-earn it and re-evaluate it from time to time”, General Dempsey said.
Adapted from www.nytimes.com/2013/04/14/us

According to the Macmillan English Dictionary Online, the word issuehas the following definitions. Read
them and answer the question below.
1) a problem that needs to be considered.
2) a magazine that is published at a particular time.
3) a set of things that are available to people at a particular time.
4) (formal) the act of officially giving something to someone.
5) (legal) someone‟s children.

20. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) According to the text, which definition above corresponds to issue
in the sentence “...he was disturbed about the misconduct issues...” (paragraph 2)?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 5
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21. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) Which word is a synonym for evaluations in the text?
(A) Applications.
(B) Regulations.
(C) Infractions.
(D) Assessments.
(E) Procedures.

22. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) In the sentence “Conversely, you can have...” (paragraph 3), the
word conversely indicates that the two situations described in the paragraph
(A) have similar elements.
(B) have opposite elements.
(C) have identical elements.
(D) have chronological elements.
(E) have unbelievable elements.

23. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) According to the text, a 360-degree performance evaluation
(paragraph 4)
(A) is a periodic evaluation that rotates 360 degrees.
(B) is a periodic evaluation that lasts 360 days.
(C) includes the opinions of an immediate work circle.
(D) is an evaluation that certainly prevents infractions.
(E) includes only the opinions of superior officers
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Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 24 e 25.

Japan WW2 Soldier Who Refused to Surrender Dies


A Japanese soldier who refused to surrender after World War Two ended and spent 29 years in the jungle has died aged
91 in Tokyo. Hiroo Onoda remained in the jungle on Lubang Island near Luzon, in the Philippines, until 1974 because he
did not believe that the war had ended. He was finally persuaded to emerge after his ageing former commanding officer
was flown in to see him. Onoda was greeted as a hero on his return to Japan.
The young soldier had orders not to surrender - a command he obeyed for nearly three decades. “I became an officer and
I received an order. If I could not carry it out, I would feel shame. I am very competitive”, he said. Three other soldiers
were with him at the end of the war. One emerged from the jungle in 1950 and the other two died.
Mr Onoda ignored several attempts to get him to surrender. He later said that he dismissed search parties sent to him,
and leaflets dropped by Japan, because there was always something suspicious, so he never believed that the war had
really ended. Though Onoda had been officially declared dead in December 1959, search parties were sent out in 1972,
when the last person from his group was killed by local police, but they did not find him. Onoda was now alone.
On February 20, 1974, a Japanese man, Norio Suzuki, found Onoda after four days of searching. They became friends, but
Onoda still refused to surrender, saying that he was waiting for orders from a superior officer. Suzuki returned to Japan
with photographs of himself and Onoda as proof of their encounter, and the Japanese government located Onoda‟s
commanding officer, Major Yoshimi Taniguchi. He flew to Lubang where on March 9, 1974, he finally met with Onoda and
rescinded his original orders in person.
The Philippine government granted him a pardon, although many in Lubang never forgave him for killing 30 people during
his campaign on the island. The news media reported on this and other misgivings, but at the same time welcomed his
return home.
Adapted from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25772192 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroo_Onoda

24. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) According to the text, read the statements and choose the correct
alternative.
I) Hiroo Onoda was in the jungle for 29 years.
II) Hiroo Onoda was abandoned in the jungle by his country after the war ended.
III) Hiroo Onoda tried to go back home many times.
IV) Hiroo Onoda had another soldier with him until 1972.
V) Hiroo Onoda was admired by people in Lubang.

(A) III and V are correct.


(B) I and II are correct.
(C) I and IV are correct.
(D) I and III are correct
(E) All of them are correct.
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25. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) In the sentence “The news media reported on this and other
misgivings...” (paragraph 5), this refers to
(A) other misgivings.
(B) killing 30 people.
(C) so much attention.
(D) the Philippine government.
(E) original orders.

Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 26, 27 e 28.

Brazil’s Rolezinhos – The Kids Are All Right


Shopping Metrô Itaquera, a gleaming mall amid the favelas (shantytowns) of eastern São Paulo, gained notoriety on
January 11th, when the police used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse a crowd of 3,000 youths. The youngsters were
participating in a rolezinho, a gathering of tens, hundreds, and sometimes thousands of youngsters which is convened via
social networks.
Mall owners and shopkeepers have reasons to be cautious. A few rolezinhos have led to muggings and robberies. But
most do not end in Itaquera-like chaos: the word‟s true meaning is closer to “little outing”. And theories that rolezeiros are
class warriors or favela dwellers tired of the country‟s veiled racism are not correct. “Their battle cry is not „Less
oppression!‟” says Renato Barreiros, who has directed a documentary about them. “It‟s „More Adidas!‟”
The point of a rolezinho is “to hang out, chill, buy nice things, meet people”, explains Vinicius Andrade, a 17-year-old from
Capão Redondo, a favela in western São Paulo. He has taken part in 18 big rolezinhos and helped organise a few, drawing
some of his 89,000 Facebook followers. His 15-year-old girlfriend, Yasmin Oliveira, a rolezeiro sweetheart with 94,000 fans
of her own on the social network, says that shopping centres make good meeting places because they are safe – an
important consideration in a crime-ridden city. There are few other public venues for kids, especially in poorer
neighbourhoods.
As well as air conditioning, shopping centres also confer something no open-air space can: status. Rolezeiros enjoy
walking around in a branded T-shirt and bermudas, with a pair of 400- reais ($170) shades perched on a baseball cap.
Vinicius confesses to spending 800-1,000 reais a month on clothes and accessories, most of what he makes as a helper at
a local Adventist church. Just 8% of Itaquera shoppers enjoy a monthly income in excess of 2,780 reais. Some rolezeiros
support their flashy lifestyle by reselling outmoded attire to poorer neighbours.
Shopkeepers in the local malls have mixed feelings about the gatherings. On the one hand, the youngsters make ideal
clients: they often pay cash and can spend 2,000-3,000 reais in one go. On the other, larger groups can scare away
customers.
Adapted from http://www.economist.com

26. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) Another title for this article could be
(A) Youngsters in Brazil are anxious for political changes.
(B) Youngsters find a way to protest against social inequality.
(C) Social networks are the first step into indiscipline and chaos.
(D) Shopkeepers see a strong need for legislation against rolezinhos.
(E) Youngsters in shopping malls want to get attention, not political changes.
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27. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) In the sentence “Some rolezeiros support their flashy lifestyle by
reselling outmoded attire to poorer neighbours.” (paragraph 4), the expression outmoded attire means
(A) clothes that are not fashionable anymore.
(B) old and slow personal computers.
(C) cheap shades they don‟t want anymore.
(D) high quality fashionable accessories.
(E) their mothers‟ clothes without permission.

28. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014)


In the sentence “...shopping centres make good meeting places because they are safe...” (paragraph 3), the word they
refers to
(A) fans.
(B) shopping centers.
(C) rolezeiros.
(D) kids.
(E) neighbourhoods.

Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 29, 30 e 31.

The Phenomenon of Candy Crush: Why Is the Game So Popular?


In 2012, Candy Crush was released on Facebook and was later converted to smartphone format for people to play on the
go. In 2013, the game reached real prominence and became the most popular game on Facebook. It‟s no surprise then
that so many people play this game on their phones. Candy Crush Saga has changed the way many of us kill time on
commutes, or even in the toilet. I don‟t remember the last train journey I took where at least one person wasn‟t playing
Candy Crush on their phone. I‟m sure almost every reader of this article will have either been invited or invited others to
play Candy Crush via Facebook in an effort to get more lives or even levels.
Despite being incredibly similar to many games over the years, Candy Crush Saga has added new depth to the genre, with
seemingly unlimited combinations of new scenarios and concepts. So, this mixture of simplicity and variety is what makes
Candy Crush so unbelievably popular.
As a result, Candy Crush Saga shows no signs of slowing down. New levels are generally released via the Facebook
version every three weeks, with new levels also being made frequently available for the smartphone version. With 6.7
million active users, the developers are rumoured to be earning $633,000 per day from Candy Crush users.
Adapted from http://metro.co.uk/2013/09/27/

29. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) In the sentence “Candy Crush Saga has changed the way many of
us kill time on commutes...” (paragraph 1), the expression kill time on commutes means
(A) sleep while traveling on the bus.
(B) travel on business by airplane.
(C) work or travel on a holiday.
(D) do something while on a journey.
(E) rest or sleep on the weekend.
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30. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) In the sentence “I don‟t remember the last train journey I took
where at least one person wasn‟t playing Candy Crush on their phone.” (paragraph 1), the author means
(A) his memory isn‟t so good.
(B) he doesn‟t travel by train a lot.
(C) Candy Crush is very popular.
(D) people play Candy Crush at home.
(E) people were not playing Candy Crush on his last trip.

31. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) According to the text, the popularity of Candy Crush Saga is
because
(A) it is a combination of many games over the years.
(B) it was converted to smartphone format.
(C) people can play it in the toilet.
(D) it was released on Facebook in 2012.
(E) it is a mixture of simplicity and variety.

Leia o texto a seguir, extraído do livro He knows too much, e responda às questões 32, 33 e 34.
Chapter 1 - Madras 1986
“He knows too much. I must ask you to do nothing.”
“But this time I caught him in the act. I have proof, witnesses, everything. There is no possible doubt.”
“I said he knows too much! The company can‟t afford to have any problems. Our position is very sensitive in this country.
We can‟t afford to take risks. I am telling you once again – you will do nothing. And if there is any trouble, I‟m afraid I
shall have to hold you personally responsible. So be sensible for once in your life.”
“I see. So you are telling me to close my eyes to corruption and behave as if nothing has happened. Is that right?”
“I didn‟t put it quite like that. But, if you insist, yes. What Vish does or doesn‟t do is a minor matter compared with the
company‟s global strategy. Just try to get things in perspective. After all, you won‟t be stuck in Madras for ever – I‟ll make
sure that you are not. So just go with the flow for a bit longer. When you‟re in your next post this will all seem a very long
way away, I can assure you. But meantime, no trouble. I hope I‟ve made myself clear. Oh, and, by the way, I advise you
to forget that we have had this conversation. Goodbye.”
Dick Sterling put the phone down. His hands were trembling. He was furious with himself for failing to persuade his boss
in Delhi, Keith Lennox, to support him, and was disgusted at the mixture of veiled threats and vague promises Lennox had
made.
Adapted from MALEY, Alan. He knows too much. Cambridge University Press, 1999. P.6

32. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) In the sentences “Our position is very sensitive in this country.”
and “So be sensible for once in your life.” (paragraph 3), sensitive and sensible mean respectively
(A) completely safe; responsive.
(B) innocent; inoffensive.
(C) easily affected; reasonable.
(D) conservative; harmful.
(E) worried; stupid.
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33. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) The sentence “So just go with the flow for a bit longer.” (paragraph
5), the expression go with the flow means

(A) don‟t accept corruption.


(B) don‟t accept bribery.
(C) don‟t fight vague promises.
(D) don‟t accept threats.
(E) don‟t fight prevailing trends.

34. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) According to the text, Keith Lennox and Dick Sterling are

(A) father and son.


(B) union members.
(C) close friends.
(D) superior and subordinate.
(E) college colleagues.
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Leia as perguntas e respostas a seguir e responda às questões 35, 36 e 37.

Frequently Asked Questions – Instagram


What is Instagram?
It‟s an application for your mobile phone that enables you to edit pictures you have taken with your mobile phone camera
using built-in filters and share them with others. If you have an Instagram account you can tag pictures, rate and
comment on other people‟s pictures and follow other users.

How much is your app?


$0.00.

Where does the name come from?


When we were kids we loved playing around with cameras. We loved how different types of old cameras marketed
themselves as “instant” - something we take for granted today. We also felt that the snapshots people were taking were
like telegrams in that they got sent over the wire to others - so we figured why not combine the two?

How did the idea come about?


We love taking photos. We always assumed taking interesting photos required a big bulky camera and a couple years of
art school. But as mobile phone cameras got better and better, we decided to challenge that assumption. We created
Instagram to solve three simple problems:
 Mobile photos always come out looking mediocre. Our awesome looking filters transform your photos into
professional-looking snapshots.
 Sharing on multiple platforms is a pain - we help you take a picture once, then share it (instantly) on multiple
services.
 Most uploading experiences are clumsy and take forever - we‟ve optimized the experience to be fast and efficient.

How does privacy work?


We have adopted a follower model that means if you‟re “public” on Instagram, anyone can subscribe to follow your
photos. We do, however, have a special private option. In this mode, a user can make sure he/she must approve all follow
requests before they go through.

Who can see my photos?


All photos are public by default which means they are visible to anyone who has an account. If you choose to make your
account private, then only people who follow you on Instagram will be able to see your photos.
Adapted from https://instagram.com/about/faq/#
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35. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) According to the text, read the statements and choose the correct
alternative.
I. The user is able to control who is going to be a follower.
II. Anyone can see your pictures when you use the private mode.
III. The name Instagram comes from instant + telegram.
IV. Creators of Instagram think that all mobile pictures look good.
V. The application software is available for free.
VI. You can post your Instagram photos directly to other social platforms.

(A) I, III, V and VI are correct.


(B) I, II, V and VI are correct.
(C) II, III and V are correct.
(D) I, II, IV and V are correct.
(E) All of them are correct.

36. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) In the sentence “We loved how different types of old cameras
marketed themselves as “instant” - something we take for granted today.” (question 3), the expression something we take
for granted means
(A) Something we have to give someone.
(B) Something we have to do everyday.
(C) Something we usually value a lot.
(D) Something we don‟t have to learn.
(E) Something we don‟t give much importance to.

37. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) Which words are synonyms for photos in the text?
(A) requests and filters.
(B) snapshots and pictures.
(C) followers and pictures.
(D) platforms and pictures.
(E) requests and snapshots.
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Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 38, 39 e 40.

Children experience basic training and mock deployment


The 460th Force Support Squadron (FSS) hosted the 6th Annual Operation Future Forces (OFF) Sept. 13, 2014, at Camp
Rattlesnake. OFF allows children ages 8-18 to experience what military members endure from basic training to technical
school to a mock deployment, ending with a homecoming party.
“The youth mock deployment was developed to alleviate many of the stresses commonly experienced by young family
members when one or both parents are deployed,” said Thomas Cox, 460th FSS youth program chief. “Everything from
basic training, tech schools, camp activities and accomplishing their mission as a team made the event a one of a kind
opportunity for military kids.”
A few of the boys had their heads shaved before heading off to “Basic Military Training.” The training consisted of doing
push-ups and sit-ups, jumping through hula-hoops and running through an inflatable castle. They were also taught how to
stand at attention, salute and do an about-face.
After basic training, each child attended “technical school” and was taught a specific Air Force Specialty Code to help them
in their mock deployment. Some children were taught lifesaving self-aid and buddy care skills while others learned about
the importance of radio communications while on a deployment.
The tech-school graduates were then issued water pistols before heading out. During their deployment, the children
encountered hostile and non-hostile citizens, a water-balloon fight and injured allies who needed help along the way.
At the end of a long day, loved ones waited outside the youth center on base with homemade signs welcoming the
“troops” back home.
“This event was great,” said Senior Airman Jasmine Madison, 460th FSS Force Support Force Management technician. “It‟s
a way for kids to get a hands-on understanding of what their parents do when they are separated from them during
deployments.”
Adapted from http://www.buckley.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123424927

38. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) According to the text, what is a mock deployment ?
(A) traveling on a peacekeeping mission.
(B) simulation of a movement of troops on a mission.
(C) rescue mission in a conflict area.
(D) coming back home after a mission abroad.
(E) going on a real mission in another country.

39. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) In the sentence “During their deployment, the children
encountered hostile and non-hostile citizens, a water-balloon fight and injured allies who needed help along the way.”
(paragraph 5), the words their and who respectively refer to
(A) the children and citizens.
(B) water pistols and injured allies.
(C) the children and injured allies.
(D) deployment and non-hostile citizens.
(E) graduates and a water-balloon fight.
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40. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) According to the text, choose the correct statement.
(A) All the children had their heads shaved.
(B) Some children were injured during the event.
(C) All the children learned about radio communications.
(D) The event happens every year and lasts only one day.
(E) The objective of the program is to recruit civilian parents.

Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 41, 42 e 43.

We’re so well educated – but we’re useless


Record numbers of students have entered higher education in the past 10 years, but despite being the most educated
generation in history, it seems that we‟ve grown increasingly ignorant when it comes to basic life skills.
Looking back on my first weeks living in student halls, I consider myself lucky to still be alive. I have survived a couple of
serious boiling egg incidents and numerous cases of food-poisoning, probably from dirty kitchen counters. Although some
of my clothes have fallen victim to ironing experimentation, I think I have now finally acquired all the domestic skills I
missed out in my modern education.
Educationist Sir Ken Robinson says that our current education system dislocates people from their natural talents and
deprives us of what used to be passed from generation to generation – a working knowledge of basic life skills. Today‟s
graduates may have earned themselves distinctions in history, law or economics, but when it comes to simple things like
putting up a shelf to hold all their academic books, or fixing a hole in their on-trend clothes, they have to call for help from
a professional handyman or tailor.
Besides what we need to know for our own jobs, we must have practical skills. We don‟t grow our own crops, build our
own houses, or make our own clothes anymore; we simply buy these things. Unable to create anything ourselves, what
we have mastered instead is consumption.
Sociologist Saskia Sassen argues that the modern liberal state has created a middle class that isn‟t able to “make”
anymore. I suggest that we start with the immediate reintroduction of some of the most vital aspects of “domestic
science” education. Instead of only maths, language and history, we should create an interactive learning environment in
schools where craftsmanship and problem-solving are valued as highly as the ability to absorb and regurgitate
information. We need to develop children into people that not only think for themselves, but are also able to act for
themselves.
Adapted from http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/ mortarboard/2013/feb/25/well-educated-but-useless

41. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) What is the main topic of the text?
(A) Consumption is the biggest problem of young students.
(B) The most educated generation in history has earned distinctions.
(C) Basic life skills are passed from generation to generation.
(D) Young students attend domestic science education.
(E) Students don‟t have the ability to do practical tasks.
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42. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) In the sentence “I think I have now finally acquired all the
domestic skills I missed out in my modern education.” (paragraph 2), the words missed out mean
(A) didn‟t miss.
(B) didn‟t want.
(C) didn‟t have.
(D) didn‟t like.
(E) didn‟t need.

43. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) In the sentence “Besides what we need to know for our own jobs,
we must have practical skills.” (paragraph 4), the word besides can be replaced by
(A) however
(B) in addition to
(C) to the exclusion of
(D) though
(E) as a result of
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Questões comentadas
Prof. Leonardo Pontes
Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 1 e 2.

Fire at Antarctica station kills 2 Brazilian sailors


Two Brazilian sailors died and one was injured Saturday after a fire broke out at a naval research station in Antarctica,
authorities reported. The fire occurred at the Comandante Ferraz Station on King George Island, said Adm. Julio Soares de
Moura Neto, commander of the Brazilian Navy. The three sailors were trying to extinguish a fire that broke out in the
engine room of the facility. Brazilian military police are investigating the cause. The station is home to researchers who
conduct studies on the effects of climate change in Antarctica and its implications on the planet, according to the Ministry
of Science and Technology and Innovation. Researchers at the base also study marine life and the atmosphere.
Adaptado de http://articles.cnn.com, consulta em 26/02/2012

1. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) According to the text, it is correct to state that
(A) the Brazilian sailors were responsible for the fire incident.
(B) the fire started outside the engine room.
(C) Brazilian military police still don‟t know the cause.
(D) researchers are studying the cause.
(E) climate change caused the fire.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O texto diz que a polícia militar está investigando a causa do incêncio. Portanto, não se
pode afirmar que os militares da Marinha foram responsáveis pelo incêndio.
A alternativa B está incorreta. O texto diz que o incêndio ocorreu dentro da sala de máquinas da estação, e não fora dela.

A alternativa C está correta. O texto diz que a polícia militar brasileira ainda está investigando a causa do incêndio.
Portanto, podemos afirmar que eles ainda não sabem a causa.
A alternativa D está incorreta. Não são os pesquisadores que estão investigando o caso, mas sim a polícia militar brasileira
presente na estação.

A alternativa E está incorreta. O texto diz que a polícia militar está investigando a causa do incêncio. Portanto, não se
pode afirmar que a mudança climática foi responsável pelo incêndio.

Gabarito: C
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2. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) In the sentence “The station is home to researchers who conduct
studies...”, the word who refers to
(A) station.
(B) researchers.
(C) home.
(D) studies.
(E) Ministry of Science and Technology and Innovation.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A palavra “who” está sendo usada para retomar “researchers”, que são os pesquisadores
que conduzem estudos na estação. Sendo assim, não se pode dizer que a palavra “who” está retomando “station”.
A alternativa B está correta. A palavra “who” está sendo usada para retomar “researchers”, que são os pesquisadores
que conduzem estudos na estação, exatamente como diz a alternativa.
A alternativa C está incorreta. A palavra “who” está sendo usada para retomar “researchers”, que são os pesquisadores
que conduzem estudos na estação. Sendo assim, não se pode dizer que a palavra “who” está retomando “home”.

A alternativa D está incorreta. A palavra “who” está sendo usada para retomar “researchers”, que são os pesquisadores
que conduzem estudos na estação. Sendo assim, não se pode dizer que a palavra “who” está retomando “studies”.

A alternativa E está incorreta. A palavra “who” está sendo usada para retomar “researchers”, que são os pesquisadores
que conduzem estudos na estação. Sendo assim, não se pode dizer que a palavra “who” está retomando “Ministry of
Science and Technology and Innovation”.

Gabarito: B

Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 3 , 4 e 5.


“Hello”, said a quiet, musical voice.
I looked up, stunned that he was speaking to me. He was sitting as far away from me as the desk allowed, but his chair
was angled toward me. His hair was dripping wet – he looked like someone in a commercial for hair gel. His dazzling face
was friendly, open, a slight smile on his flawless lips. But his eyes were careful.
“My name is Edward Cullen,” he continued. “I didn‟t have a chance to introduce myself last week. You must be Bella
Swan.”
My mind was spinning with confusion. He was perfectly polite now. I had to speak; he was waiting. But I couldn‟t think of
anything conventional to say.
“H-how do you know my name?” I stammered.
He laughed a soft laugh.
“Oh, I think everyone knows your name. The whole town was waiting for you to arrive.”
MEYER, S. Twilight. New York: Megan Tingley Books, 2006. Page 43
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3. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) According to the sentence “I looked up, stunned that he was
speaking to me.”, Bella
(A) didn‟t expect Edward to approach her.
(B) was feeling comfortable.
(C) didn‟t want to be friends with Edward.
(D) didn‟t want to talk to Edward.
(E) was offended by Edward‟s attitude.

Comentário
A alternativa A está correta. O uso da palavra “stunned”, que significa atordoada, indica que ela não esperava que
Edward a abordasse.
A alternativa B está incorreta. O uso da palavra “stunned”, que significa atordoada, indica que ela não esperava que
Edward a abordasse. Portanto, não se pode dizer que ela estava confortável.
A alternativa C está incorreta. O texto não nos permite entender que ela não queria fazer amizade com Edwards, apenas
que ela foi pega de surpresa com a abordagem dele.

A alternativa D está incorreta. O texto não nos permite entender que ela não queria falar com Edwards, apenas que ela foi
pega de surpresa com a abordagem dele.

A alternativa E está incorreta. O texto não nos permite entender que ela se sentiu ofendida pela abordagem de Edwards,
apenas que ela foi pega de surpresa com a abordagem dele.

Gabarito: A
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4. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) The excerpt above describes a feeling of

“My mind was spinning with confusion. He was perfectly polite now. I had to speak; he was waiting. But I couldn‟t
think of anything conventional to say. “H-how do you know my name?” I stammered.”
(A) sadness.
(B) deception.
(C) pain.
(D) nervousness.
(E) anger.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. Ela fica claramente nervosa com a situação, sem saber o que dizer e gaguejando para
responder, mas não passa nenhuma ideia de tristeza na situação.
A alternativa B está incorreta. Ela fica claramente nervosa com a situação, sem saber o que dizer e gaguejando para
responder, mas não passa nenhuma ideia de decepção na situação.
A alternativa C está incorreta. Ela fica claramente nervosa com a situação, sem saber o que dizer e gaguejando para
responder, mas não passa nenhuma ideia de dor na situação.

A alternativa D está correta. Ela fica claramente nervosa com a situação, sem saber o que dizer e gaguejando para
responder.
A alternativa E está incorreta. Ela fica claramente nervosa com a situação, sem saber o que dizer e gaguejando para
responder, mas não passa nenhuma ideia de raiva na situação.

Gabarito: D
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5. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) According to Bella‟s descriptions in the text, Edward was
(A) intelligent.
(B) boring.
(C) charming.
(D) inconvenient.
(E) dangerous.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. Bella descreve Edwards no início do texto falando sobre características físicas, como seu
cabelo, seu rosto, seus lábios, seu sorriso, mas ela não tece nenhum comentário sobre a inteligência dele.
A alternativa B está incorreta. Bella descreve Edwards no início do texto falando sobre características físicas, como seu
cabelo, seu rosto, seus lábios, seu sorriso, mas ela não tece nenhum comentário sobre ele ser chato ou entediante.

A alternativa C está correta. Bella descreve Edwards no início do texto falando sobre características físicas, como seu
cabelo, seu rosto, seus lábios, seu sorriso. Portanto, pode-se dizer que o descreveu como alguém charmoso.
A alternativa D está incorreta. Bella descreve Edwards no início do texto falando sobre características físicas, como seu
cabelo, seu rosto, seus lábios, seu sorriso, mas ela não tece nenhum comentário sobre ele ser inconveniente.
A alternativa E está incorreta. Bella descreve Edwards no início do texto falando sobre características físicas, como seu
cabelo, seu rosto, seus lábios, seu sorriso, mas ela não tece nenhum comentário sobre ele ser perigoso.

Gabarito: C
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Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 6 e 7


What is a pub? The word pub is short for public house. Pubs are popular social meeting places. They are an important part
of British life. People talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and relax there. Many have a garden where people can sit in the
summer. One of the oldest pubs, Fighting Cocks in St. Albans, Herts, is located in a building that dates back to the
eleventh century. Groups of friends normally buy „rounds‟ of drinks, where the person whose turn it is will buy drinks for
all the members of the group. In most pubs in Britain, you must go to the bar to order drinks and food and pay for your
purchase immediately, there is no table service. Bartenders do not expect frequent tipping. To tip them, it is customary to
say: “Would you like a drink yourself?”
Adaptado de http://projectbritain.com/pubs.htm, consulta em 22/06/2012

6. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) According to the text, pubs are popular places where people
(A) get together.
(B) just drink.
(C) have to tip the bartender.
(D) meet only in the winter.
(E) pay the bartender a drink.

Comentário
A alternativa A está correta. O texto diz que as pessoas vão aos pubs para encontrar com amigos, pois são populares
locais de reuniões sociais. Portanto, podemos dizer que esta alternativa define bem o que as pessoas fazem nos pubs.

A alternativa B está incorreta. O texto diz que as pessoas vão aos pubs para encontrar com amigos, pois são populares
locais de reuniões sociais. Portanto, não podemos dizer que as pessoas vão aos pubs apenas para beber.

A alternativa C está incorreta. O texto diz que os atendentes do bar não esperam receber gorjetas o tempo todo. Portanto,
não podemos dizer que as pessoas precisam dar gorjeta aos atendentes.
A alternativa D está incorreta. O texto diz que as pessoas vão aos pubs para encontrar com amigos, pois são populares
locais de reuniões sociais, mas o texto não diz que essa atividade se restringe ao período de inverno.

A alternativa E está incorreta. O texto diz que os atendentes do bar não esperam receber gorjetas o tempo todo.
Entretanto, quando as pessoas querem dar uma gorjeta ao bartender, elas dizem a ele: Você gostaria de uma bebida para
você? Portanto, essa é uma forma de dizer que se quer dar uma gorjeta ao atendente, e não pagar uma bebida de fato a
ele.

Gabarito: A
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7. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2012) According to the text, it is correct to say that in Britain
(A) there is table service in most pubs.
(B) pubs do not serve the customer at the bar.
(C) pubs have a very important role in social life.
(D) pubs are always located in very old buildings.
(E) friends can‟t buy „rounds‟ of drinks in pubs.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O texto diz que não há serviço de atendimento nas mesas na maioria dos pubs,
contrariamente ao que diz a alternativa.
A alternativa B está incorreta. O texto diz que os pubs servem as pessoas no balcão, e não nas mesas, enquanto a
alternativa diz que eles não servem as pessoas no balcão.

A alternativa C está correta. O texto diz que os pubs são uma importante parte da vida britânica. Então, podemos afirmar
que esses pubs têm um importante papel na vida social, como diz a alternativa.
A alternativa D está incorreta. O texto fala sobre um pub específico que é localizado numa construção muito antiga, mas
não diz que os pubs sempre se localizam nesse tipo de edificação.
A alternativa E está incorreta. O texto diz que as pessoas, muitas vezes, vão em grupos, e que é muito comum que cada
membro do grupo compre uma rodada para todos do grupo, diferentemente do que diz a alternativa.

Gabarito: C

Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 8, 9 e 10.


Facebook Song lyrics
I wouldn‟t call myself a social butterfly
And there‟s not much that separates me from the other guy
But when I log in I begin to live
There‟s an online world where I am king
Of a little website dedicated to me
With pictures of me and a list of my friends
And an unofficial record of the groups that I‟m in
Before the internet, friendship was so tough
You actually had to be in people‟s presence and stuff
Who would have thought that with a point and a click
I could know that Hope Floats is your favorite flick
Facebook
I‟m hooked on Facebook
I used to meet girls hanging out at the mall
Now I just wait for them to write on my wall
Oh! Link‟s status changed, it says he‟s playing the recorder...
How do you know this person?
Did you hook up with this person?
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Do you need to request confirmation?


Or did you just think they looked cute...
From their picture on Facebook?
If the internet crashed all across the land
Or my Facebook account was deleted by the man
I‟d carry around a picture of my face
And a summary of me typed out on a page
Adaptado de http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/r/rhett_and_link/facebook_song.html

8. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) The text above can be considered
(A) obscene.
(B) obsolete.
(C) religious.
(D) ironic.
(E) thrilling.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O texto estabelece uma relação de ironia entre uma pessoa e o Facebook, mas não possui
nada que possa ser considerado obsceno.
A alternativa B está incorreta. O texto fala sobre uma nova relação social, a relação via internet. Portanto, poderíamos
dizer que esse texto fala de modernidade, mas não que ele é obsoleto.

A alternativa C está incorreta. O texto não trata sobre religião em momento algum. Essa alternativa extrapola
completamente o que se pode entender do texto.
A alternativa D está correta. O texto estabelece uma relação de ironia entre uma pessoa e o Facebook. Na verdade, o
texto critica a superficialidade das novas relações.
A alternativa E está incorreta. O texto estabelece uma relação de ironia entre uma pessoa e o Facebook, mas não possui
nada que possa ser considerado como emocionante.

Gabarito: D
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9. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) The sentence “But when I login I begin to live” brings the readers a
reflection about the extreme importance that people, in our society, give to
(A) school and internet.
(B) love and life.
(C) life and death.
(D) girls and computers.
(E) the online world.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O trecho diz que quando ele acessa o Facebook, ele começa a viver, desprezando, assim,
outros aspectos da vida e estabelcendo a vida online como sendo mais relevante. Portanto, não podemos dizer que as
pessoas dão muita importância para a escola e internet.

A alternativa B está incorreta. O trecho diz que quando ele acessa o Facebook, ele começa a viver, desprezando, assim,
outros aspectos da vida e estabelcendo a vida online como sendo mais relevante. Portanto, não podemos dizer que as
pessoas dão muita importância para o amor e a vida.

A alternativa C está incorreta. O trecho diz que quando ele acessa o Facebook, ele começa a viver, desprezando, assim,
outros aspectos da vida e estabelcendo a vida online como sendo mais relevante. Portanto, não podemos dizer que as
pessoas dão muita importância para a vida e a morte.

A alternativa D está incorreta. O trecho diz que quando ele acessa o Facebook, ele começa a viver, desprezando, assim,
outros aspectos da vida e estabelcendo a vida online como sendo mais relevante. Portanto, não podemos dizer que as
pessoas dão muita importância para as garotas e os computadores.
A alternativa E está correta. O trecho diz que quando ele acessa o Facebook, ele começa a viver, desprezando, assim,
outros aspectos da vida e estabelcendo a vida online como sendo mais relevante. Portanto, podemos dizer que as pessoas
dão muita importância para o mundo online.

Gabarito: E

10. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) In the sentence “Before the internet, friendship was so tough”, the
word tough can be replaced by [A] easy.
(A) difficult.
(B) respectable.
(C) nice.
(D) flexible.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O vocábulo “tough” indica que algo é difícil, e não fácil como diz a alternativa.
A alternativa B está correta. O vocábulo “tough” indica que algo é difícil, exatamente como diz a alternativa.
A alternativa C está incorreta. O vocábulo “tough” indica que algo é difícil, e não respeitável como diz a alternativa.
A alternativa D está incorreta. O vocábulo “tough” indica que algo é difícil, e não bom ou legal como diz a alternativa.
A alternativa E está incorreta. O vocábulo “tough” indica que algo é difícil, e não flexível como diz a alternativa.

Gabarito: B
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President Obama Launches Gun-Violence Task Force
Five days after deadliest elementary school shooting in U.S. history, President Obama said his administration plans
immediate action early next year on proposals to curb an “epidemic of gun violence”. At a morning news conference,
Obama announced the formation of a task force to be headed by Vice President Joe Biden that will formulate a package of
policy recommendations by January. “The fact that this problem is complex can no longer be an excuse for doing
nothing”, Obama said. “The fact that we can‟t prevent every act of violence doesn‟t mean that we can‟t steadily reduce the
violence and prevent the very worst violence.” The president said he intends to push for implementation of the proposals
“without delay”. “This is a team that has a very specific task to pull together real reforms right now”, he said.
While Obama did not offer specifics, he suggested the task force would examine an array of steps to curb gun violence
and prevent mass shootings, including legislative measures, mental health resources and a “look more closely at a culture
that all-too-often glorifies guns and violence”. “I will use all the powers of this office to help advance efforts aimed at
preventing more tragedies like this”, Obama said.
Obama made similar pronouncements following at least four other mass shootings that marked his first term. But few
policy changes were made. “This is not the first incident of horrific gun violence of your four years. Where have you
been?”, asked ABC News‟ Jake Tapper. “I‟ve been president of the United States, dealing with the worst economic crisis
since the Great Depression, an auto industry on the verge of collapse, two wars. I don‟t think I‟ve been on vacation”,
Obama responded.
Adaptado de http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/president-obama - launches-gun-violence-task-force/story?id=18015694#UOA3AOTAdyw

11. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) In the sentence “The fact that this problem is complex can no
longer be an excuse for doing nothing...”, this problem refers to
(A) task force.
(B) economic crisis.
(C) police recommendations.
(D) an array of steps.
(E) gun violence.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O texto trata sobre o problema de tiroteios em massa em escolas dos Estados Unidos.
Portanto “this problem” se refere exatamente a esse problema, e não à força tarefa.
A alternativa B está incorreta. O texto trata sobre o problema de tiroteios em massa em escolas dos Estados Unidos.
Portanto “this problem” se refere exatamente a esse problema, e não à crise econômica.
A alternativa C está incorreta. O texto trata sobre o problema de tiroteios em massa em escolas dos Estados Unidos.
Portanto “this problem” se refere exatamente a esse problema, e não às recomendações da polícia.

A alternativa D está incorreta. O texto trata sobre o problema de tiroteios em massa em escolas dos Estados Unidos.
Portanto “this problem” se refere exatamente a esse problema, e não a uma série de arranjos para resolver o problema.
A alternativa E está correta. O texto trata sobre o problema de tiroteios em massa em escolas dos Estados Unidos.
Portanto “this problem” se refere exatamente a esse problema da violência armada, exatamente como diz a alternativa.

Gabarito: E
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12. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) In the sentence “This is a team that has a very specific task …”,
who is the leader of this team?
(A) the press.
(B) Jake Tapper.
(C) Joe Biden.
(D) the task force.
(E) ABC channel.

Comentário
No texto, o presidente Obama diz que vai implementar uma força-tarefa a ser liderada pelo vice presidente Joe Biden para
formular um pacote de novas recomendações políticas. Isso pode ser evidenciado no trecho: “At a morning news
conference, Obama announced the formation of a task force to be headed by Vice President Joe Biden that will formulate
a package of policy recommendations”. Portanto, o líder da força-tarefa é Joe Biden.

Gabarito: C

13. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) According to the text, Obama
(A) is not trying to solve the mass shootings problem.
(B) is not worried about gun violence.
(C) was on vacation during the shooting.
(D) requests a task force to try to solve the problem.
(E) decides to take action after talking to the reporter.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O texto diz que o presidente Obama disse que tem a intenção de resolver ou, pelo menos,
minimizar o problema da violência armada, contrariamente ao que diz a alternativa.
A alternativa B está incorreta. O texto diz que o presidente Obama disse que tem a intenção de resolver ou, pelo menos,
minimizar o problema da violência armada. Portanto, podemos afirmar que ele está preocupado com o preblema da
violência armada, contrariamente ao que diz a alternativa.
A alternativa C está incorreta. Há um trecho no texto em que o presidente Obama está respondendo uma questionamento
de um jornalista listando diversos afazeres de primeira importância que ele desempenhou nos quatro anos anteriores e, ao
final dessa resposta, ele afirma que não estava de férias, diferentemente do que diz a alternativa.
A alternativa D está correta. O presidente Obama convocou uma força-tarefa a ser liderada pelo vice presidente Joe
Biden com a intenção de abordar esse problema da violência armada, exatamente como dito pela alternativa.

A alternativa E está incorreta. Não podemos dizer que ele resolveu agir depois de ter falado com o repórter, pois ele já
havia dito quais ações seriam tomadas antes de responder à pergunta do repórter.

Gabarito: D
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14. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013)


In the sentences “... proposals to curb an “epidemic of gun violence”...” and “an array of steps to curb gun violence...”,
the word curb means
(A) control.
(B) cultivate.
(C) increase.
(D) encourage.
(E) originate

Comentário
A alternativa A está correta. O vocábulo “curb” está sendo utilizado para indicar que as propostas visam controlar uma
“epidemia de violência armada”.

A alternativa B está incorreta. O vocábulo “curb” está sendo utilizado para indicar que as propostas visam controlar uma
“epidemia de violência armada”, e não cultivar essa violência.
A alternativa C está incorreta. O vocábulo “curb” está sendo utilizado para indicar que as propostas visam controlar uma
“epidemia de violência armada”, e não aumentar essa violência.
A alternativa D está incorreta. O vocábulo “curb” está sendo utilizado para indicar que as propostas visam controlar uma
“epidemia de violência armada”, e não encorajar essa violência.
A alternativa E está incorreta. O vocábulo “curb” está sendo utilizado para indicar que as propostas visam controlar uma
“epidemia de violência armada”, e não originar essa violência.

Gabarito: A
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Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 15, 16 e 17.

Welcome to Madrid: City of Protests


Madrid (CNN) – “The people, united, will never be divided!” yells the crowd, angrily waving banners and placards. “To
fight is the only way!” Dog-walkers, mothers with strollers, and pensioners carrying shopping bags join the crowd. These
people on the sidewalk are no curious neighbors. Indeed, many of them are complete strangers to the family living on the
fifth floor, but they are all here to protect Rocio from eviction - being forced to leave her property by legal process.
Rocio and her son, now 17 and in high school, moved from Ecuador in 2003, when times were good and jobs plentiful in
Spain. But then the global financial crisis hit, bringing Spain‟s economy down, Rocio lost her two jobs - in a shop, and as a
cleaner. For a while, Rocio got by on benefits, but then those stopped too. She is an example of the crisis many Spaniards
face as the country deals with the highest unemployment rate since the Civil War in the 1930s, and a recession entering
its second year. “I can‟t stand the thought of living on the streets with my son, but I have no idea where else to go”, she
says.
Rocio‟s story is echoed by others all over Spain. It is this fear that took many Spanish citizens to action. Many of those
people who are outside the door of Rocio‟s apartment block are supporters of “Stop Desahucios” (Stop Evictions), part of
the Platform of People Affected by Mortgages (PAH – Plataforma de Afectados por la Hipoteca), a group that campaigns to
prevent banks and authorities from eviction because of the country‟s economic crisis. They accuse the banks and
authorities of “real estate terrorism”.
There are also the mass marches of the 15-M movement - also known as the “Indignados”. Activist Dante Scherma, 24,
says citizens were not used to speaking out on political issues. “The 15-M movement made people talk about social issues,
and about politics in normal conversations - in cafés, restaurants, bars - where before they only talked about football or
fashion.”
Back in Vicalvaro, the moment of truth has arrived, but the crowd - now shouting at the police, insisting they have to stop
forcing families to leave their properties - appears to have had an impact. Lawyers from the PAH explain that Rocio will be
able to stay - for a while, at least. For those working to stop Spain‟s eviction epidemic, today has seen a small and
temporary victory. For those demonstrating about cuts, corruption and lack of cash, the protests will go on.
Adaptado de http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/20/ world/europe/madrid-city-of-protests/index.html

15. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) According to the text, Rocio
(A) moved to Spain when there were many jobs there.
(B) was the only person affected by the crisis in Spain.
(C) is getting benefits from Spain‟s government nowadays.
(D) had two jobs in Ecuador before moving to Spain.
(E) has the best job in Spain nowadays.
Comentário
A alternativa A está correta. O texto diz que Rocio se mudou para a Espanha em 2003, quando havia abundância de
empregos no país, exatamente como diz a alternativa.
A alternativa B está incorreta. O texto diz que está havendo uma epidemia de despejos no país por conta da crise
econômica. Portanto, não se pode dizer que Rocio foi a única pessoa afetada pela crise na Espanha.
A alternativa C está incorreta. O texto diz que ela recebeu benefícios do governo durante algum tempo, mas que esses
benefícios acabaram. Poranto, não podemos dizer que ela ainda recebe esses benefícios.

A alternativa D está incorreta. O texto não diz que ela tinha dois trabalhos no Equador, mas sim que ela tinha dois
trabalhos na Espanha antes da crise.
A alternativa E está incorreta. O texto diz que Rocio não possui emprego algum hoje em dia, muito menos o melhor dos
empregos.

Gabarito: A
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16. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) According to the text, the 15-M movement made
(A) Spaniards‟ lives lose their importance.
(B) citizens in Spain more interested in social issues.
(C) Spaniards talk more about football and fashion.
(D) people go to cafés, restaurants and bars.
(E) Spaniards accept evictions.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O texto não diz que o movimento 15-M fez com que a vida dos espânicos perdesse
importância, mas sim que fez com que eles passassem a falar mais sobre política em seu dia a dia.
A alternativa B está correta. O texto diz que o movimento 15-M fez com que os cidadãos, na Espanha, passassem a ter
mais interesse por questões sociais e política, exatamente como diz a alternativa.

A alternativa C está incorreta. O texto não diz que o movimento 15-M fez com que os espânicos falassem mais sobre
futebol e moda, mas sim que fez com que eles passassem a falar mais sobre política em seu dia a dia.
A alternativa D está incorreta. O texto não diz que o movimento 15-M fez com que os espânicos fossem mais aos cafés,
restaurantes e bares, mas sim que fez com que eles passassem a falar mais sobre política em seu dia a dia.
A alternativa E está incorreta. O texto não diz que o movimento 15-M fez com que os espânicos aceitassem os despejos,
mas sim que fez com que eles passassem a lutar contra isso.

Gabarito: B
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17. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) In the sentence “...insisting they have to stop forcing families to
leave their properties...”, the words they and their respectively refer to
(A) the crowd and families.
(B) the crowd and the police.
(C) the police and families.
(D) the families and the properties.
(E) the police and the properties.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A palavra “they” se refere à polícia, que é quem está cumprindo as ordens de despejo.
“Their” se refere às famílias, que são as pessoas que possuem as propriedades em questão. Portanto, “they” não se refere
à multidão, como diz a alternativa.

A alternativa B está incorreta. A palavra “they” se refere à polícia, que é quem está cumprindo as ordens de despejo.
“Their” se refere às famílias, que são as pessoas que possuem as propriedades em questão. Portanto, “they” não se refere
à multidão, e “their” não se refere à polícia, como diz a alternativa.

A alternativa C está correta. A palavra “they” se refere à polícia, que é quem está cumprindo as ordens de despejo.
“Their” se refere às famílias, que são as pessoas que possuem as propriedades em questão.

A alternativa D está incorreta. A palavra “they” se refere à polícia, que é quem está cumprindo as ordens de despejo.
“Their” se refere às famílias, que são as pessoas que possuem as propriedades em questão. Portanto, “they” não se refere
às famílias, e “their” não se refere às propriedades, como diz a alternativa.

A alternativa E está incorreta. A palavra “they” se refere à polícia, que é quem está cumprindo as ordens de despejo.
“Their” se refere às famílias, que são as pessoas que possuem as propriedades em questão. Portanto, “they” não se refere
à polícia, e “their” não se refere às propriedades, como diz a alternativa.

Gabarito: C

Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 18 e 19.

Empirically Based Leadership


A significant area of interest within the US Army empirical literature on leadership is emotional intelligence (EI), which in
recent years has been the focus of considerable attention in relationship to leadership efficacy. Emotional intelligence
involves an awareness of one‟s own emotions as well as the ability to control them, social awareness of others and their
emotions, and the capacity to understand and manage relationship and social networks.
In understanding others‟ emotions, an important contributing factor to the success of the more effective military officers is
their ability to empathize with their subordinates. In discussing empathy, FM (Field Manual) 6-22 defines it as “the ability
to see something from another person‟s point of view, to identify with and enter into another person‟s feelings and
emotions”. Empathy is not typically a quality that most soldiers would readily identify as an essential characteristic to
effective leadership or necessary to producing positive organizational outcomes, but it is an important quality for
competent leadership, especially as it relates to EI.
Adaptado de McDONALD, Sean P. Military Review, Jan-Feb, 2013.
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18. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) According to the text, we can state that
(A) empathy is part of emotional intelligence.
(B) emotional intelligence does not include empathy.
(C) emotional intelligence is the ability to avoid empathy.
(D) the US Army wants soldiers to hide feelings.
(E) the US Army wants leaders to control subordinates‟ feelings.

Comentário
A alternativa A está correta. O texto que a capacidade de ter empatia pelas pessoas é um importante fator que contribui
para o sucesso de líderes militares mais efetivos, colocando isso com uma parte da inteligência emocional, como diz a
alternativa.
A alternativa B está incorreta. O texto que a capacidade de ter empatia pelas pessoas é um importante fator que contribui
para o sucesso de líderes militares mais efetivos, colocando isso com uma parte da inteligência emocional, contrariamente
ao que diz a alternativa.
A alternativa C está incorreta. O texto diz que parte da inteligência emocional é saber ter empatia por outras pessoas, e
não a capacidade de evitar a empatia.
A alternativa D está incorreta. O texto não diz, em momento nenhum, que o exército espera que os soldados escondam
seus sentimentos.

A alternativa E está incorreta. O texto não diz, em momento nenhum, que o exército quer que os seus llíderes controlem
os sentimentos dos seus subordinados, mas sim que saibam lidar com esses sentimentos com empatia.

Gabarito: A

19. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2013) In the sentence “...an awareness of one‟s own emotions as well as
the ability to control them...”, the expression as well as has the same meaning as
(A) but.
(B) thus.
(C) also.
(D) unless.
(E) then.
Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A expressão “as well as” traz a ideia de adição, que além de conhecer as emoções deve-se
ter a habilidade de controlá-las. “But” tem ideia advesativa e não se encaixaria bem nesse contexto.

A alternativa B está incorreta. A expressão “as well as” traz a ideia de adição, que além de conhecer as emoções deve-se
ter a habilidade de controlá-las. “thus” tem ideia de consequência e não se encaixaria bem nesse contexto.
A alternativa C está correta. A expressão “as well as” traz a ideia de adição, que além de conhecer as emoções deve-se
ter a habilidade de controlá-las. “also” tem ideia aditiva e se encaixaria bem nesse contexto.

A alternativa D está incorreta. A expressão “as well as” traz a ideia de adição, que além de conhecer as emoções deve-se
ter a habilidade de controlá-las. “Unless” significa a menos que e não se encaixaria bem nesse contexto.
A alternativa E está incorreta. A expressão “as well as” traz a ideia de adição, que além de conhecer as emoções deve-se
ter a habilidade de controlá-las. “Then” significa então e não se encaixaria bem nesse contexto.
Gabarito: C
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Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 20, 21, 22 e 23.

Military Officers Face a New Evaluation


Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is leading important changes following recent scandals
involving high-ranking officers. This is part of training and development programs for generals and admirals. They will
include new courses to train the security detail, executive staffs and even the spouses of senior officers.
Saying he was disturbed about the misconduct issues, General Dempsey said that evaluations of top officers needed to go
beyond the traditional assessment of professional performance by superior officers alone. He said that he had decided the
changes were necessary “to assess both competence and character in a richer way”.
“You can have someone of incredible character who can‟t lead their way out of a forward operating base because they
don‟t have the competence to understand the application of military power, and that doesn‟t do me any good”, General
Dempsey said. “Conversely, you can have someone who is intensely competent in the skills of the profession, but doesn‟t
live a life of character. And that doesn‟t do me any good.”
General Dempsey said that regular professional reviews would be transformed from top-down assessments to the kind of
“360-degree performance evaluation”, which includes feedback from subordinates, peers and superiors. For the new
training programs, he said that while it may be impossible to prevent infractions, “most officers need to be reminded of
the rules and regulations on a routine basis”.
Teams of inspectors will observe and review the procedures of commanders and their staffs. The inspections will not be
punitive, but will provide a “periodic opportunity for general officers to understand whether, from an institutional
perspective, we think they are inside or outside the white lines”, he said. In addition, new programs will be instituted to
ensure that a commander‟s staff, and a spouse, are fully aware of military regulations.
“In my 39 years in the military, I have learned that you are not a profession just because you say you are. You have to
earn it and re-earn it and re-evaluate it from time to time”, General Dempsey said.
Adapted from www.nytimes.com/2013/04/14/us

According to the Macmillan English Dictionary Online, the word issuehas the following definitions. Read
them and answer the question below.
1) a problem that needs to be considered.
2) a magazine that is published at a particular time.
3) a set of things that are available to people at a particular time.
4) (formal) the act of officially giving something to someone.
5) (legal) someone‟s children.
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20. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) According to the text, which definition above corresponds to issue
in the sentence “...he was disturbed about the misconduct issues...” (paragraph 2)?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(E) 5

Comentário
A palavra “issues”, que está sublinhada no trecho, é usada quando se quer falar sobre alguma questão ou problema sobre
o qual deva-se discutir ou pensar a respeito. Sendo assim, a primeira definição apresentada é a ideal para entender o que
significa “issues”

Gabarito: A

21. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) Which word is a synonym for evaluations in the text?
(A) Applications.
(B) Regulations.
(C) Infractions.
(D) Assessments.
(E) Procedures.

Comentário
A palavra “evaluations” está sendo usada no texto com o sentido de avaliação. A palavra que, dentre as alternativas, pode
ser considerada um sinônimo de “evaluation” é a alternativa D “assessments”, que também significa avaliação.

Gabarito: D

22. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) In the sentence “Conversely, you can have...” (paragraph 3), the
word conversely indicates that the two situations described in the paragraph
(A) have similar elements.
(B) have opposite elements.
(C) have identical elements.
(D) have chronological elements.
(E) have unbelievable elements.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A expressão “conversely” traz a ideia de contradição, que uma coisa é o contrário da outra.
“Have similar elements” quer dizer que os elementos são similares, e não contrários entre si.
A alternativa B está correta. A expressão “conversely” traz a ideia de contradição, que uma coisa é o contrário da outra.
“Have opposite elements” quer dizer que os elementos são opostos, exatamente a mesma ideia de “conversely”.
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A alternativa C está incorreta. A expressão “conversely” traz a ideia de contradição, que uma coisa é o contrário da outra.
“Have identical elements” quer dizer que os elementos são idênticos, e não contrários entre si.

A alternativa D está incorreta. A expressão “conversely” traz a ideia de contradição, que uma coisa é o contrário da outra.
“Have chronological elements” quer dizer que os elementos são cronológicos, e não contrários entre si.

A alternativa E está incorreta. A expressão “conversely” traz a ideia de contradição, que uma coisa é o contrário da outra.
“Have unbelievable elements” quer dizer que os elementos são inacreditáveis, e não contrários entre si.
Gabarito: B

23. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) According to the text, a 360-degree performance evaluation
(paragraph 4)
(A) is a periodic evaluation that rotates 360 degrees.
(B) is a periodic evaluation that lasts 360 days.
(C) includes the opinions of an immediate work circle.
(D) is an evaluation that certainly prevents infractions.
(E) includes only the opinions of superior officers

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A expressão “360-degree performance evaluation” traz a ideia de que a avaliação será feita
por superiores, subordinados e pares. “is a periodic evaluation that rotates 360 degrees” seria uma avaliação que
rotacionaria 360 graus periodicamente, o que é diferente daquilo que a expressão quer dizer.

A alternativa B está incorreta. A expressão “360-degree performance evaluation” traz a ideia de que a avaliação será feita
por superiores, subordinados e pares. “is a periodic evaluation that lasts 360 degrees” seria uma avaliação periódica que
duraria 360 dias, o que é diferente daquilo que a expressão quer dizer.

A alternativa C está correta. A expressão “360-degree performance evaluation” traz a ideia de que a avaliação será feita
por superiores, subordinados e pares. “includes the opinions of an immediate work circle” seria uma avaliação que incluiria
as opiniões de um círculo de trabalho imediato, o que pode ser entendido como superiores, pares e subordinados.

A alternativa D está incorreta. O texto diz que não há como evitar que infrações ocorram, portanto, não se pode dizer que
essa avaliação certamenteevitaria infrações, como diz a alternativa.

A alternativa E está incorreta. A expressão “360-degree performance evaluation” traz a ideia de que a avaliação será feita
por superiores, subordinados e pares. “includes only the opinions of superior officers” seria uma avaliação como aquelas
que sempre foram feitas, sem mudança alguma, o que é diferente daquilo que a expressão quer dizer.

Gabarito: C
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Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 24 e 25.

Japan WW2 Soldier Who Refused to Surrender Dies


A Japanese soldier who refused to surrender after World War Two ended and spent 29 years in the jungle has died aged
91 in Tokyo. Hiroo Onoda remained in the jungle on Lubang Island near Luzon, in the Philippines, until 1974 because he
did not believe that the war had ended. He was finally persuaded to emerge after his ageing former commanding officer
was flown in to see him. Onoda was greeted as a hero on his return to Japan.
The young soldier had orders not to surrender - a command he obeyed for nearly three decades. “I became an officer and
I received an order. If I could not carry it out, I would feel shame. I am very competitive”, he said. Three other soldiers
were with him at the end of the war. One emerged from the jungle in 1950 and the other two died.
Mr Onoda ignored several attempts to get him to surrender. He later said that he dismissed search parties sent to him,
and leaflets dropped by Japan, because there was always something suspicious, so he never believed that the war had
really ended. Though Onoda had been officially declared dead in December 1959, search parties were sent out in 1972,
when the last person from his group was killed by local police, but they did not find him. Onoda was now alone.
On February 20, 1974, a Japanese man, Norio Suzuki, found Onoda after four days of searching. They became friends, but
Onoda still refused to surrender, saying that he was waiting for orders from a superior officer. Suzuki returned to Japan
with photographs of himself and Onoda as proof of their encounter, and the Japanese government located Onoda‟s
commanding officer, Major Yoshimi Taniguchi. He flew to Lubang where on March 9, 1974, he finally met with Onoda and
rescinded his original orders in person.
The Philippine government granted him a pardon, although many in Lubang never forgave him for killing 30 people during
his campaign on the island. The news media reported on this and other misgivings, but at the same time welcomed his
return home.
Adapted from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25772192 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroo_Onoda

24. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) According to the text, read the statements and choose the correct
alternative.
I) Hiroo Onoda was in the jungle for 29 years.
II) Hiroo Onoda was abandoned in the jungle by his country after the war ended.
III) Hiroo Onoda tried to go back home many times.
IV) Hiroo Onoda had another soldier with him until 1972.
V) Hiroo Onoda was admired by people in Lubang.

(A) III and V are correct.


(B) I and II are correct.
(C) I and IV are correct.
(D) I and III are correct
(E) All of them are correct.

Comentário
A afirmativa I está correta. O texto diz que ele ficou na floretsa por 29 anos após o fim da guerra recusando-se a render-
se, exatamente como diz a afirmativa.
A afirmativa II está incorreta. O texto diz que o Japãoprocurou por ele em diferentes ocasiões. Portanto, não se pode dizer
que o país o abandonou na selva depois que a guerra terminou.
A afirmativa III está incorreta. O texto diz que, nesses 29 anos que ele passou na selva, ele nunca se rendeu ou quis
voltar pra casa, diferentemente do que diz a afirmativa.
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A afirmativa IV está correta. O texto diz que a última pessoa que restava com ele foi morta pela polícia local em 1972.
Então, podemos afirmar que ele tinha outro soldado com ele até 1972.

A afirmativa V está incorreta. O texto diz que as pessoas de Lubang não gostavam dele porque ele matou 30 pessoas
durante sua campanha lá.

Gabarito: C

25. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) In the sentence “The news media reported on this and other
misgivings...” (paragraph 5), this refers to
(A) other misgivings.
(B) killing 30 people.
(C) so much attention.
(D) the Philippine government.
(E) original orders.

Comentário
A palavra “this” está sendo usada no texto para retomar o fato de que ele matou 30 pessoas no local onde permaneceu
depois da guerra, pois é isso que é dito imediatamente antes do trecho do enunciado.

Gabarito: B
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Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 26, 27 e 28.

Brazil’s Rolezinhos – The Kids Are All Right


Shopping Metrô Itaquera, a gleaming mall amid the favelas (shantytowns) of eastern São Paulo, gained notoriety on
January 11th, when the police used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse a crowd of 3,000 youths. The youngsters were
participating in a rolezinho, a gathering of tens, hundreds, and sometimes thousands of youngsters which is convened via
social networks.
Mall owners and shopkeepers have reasons to be cautious. A few rolezinhos have led to muggings and robberies. But
most do not end in Itaquera-like chaos: the word‟s true meaning is closer to “little outing”. And theories that rolezeiros are
class warriors or favela dwellers tired of the country‟s veiled racism are not correct. “Their battle cry is not „Less
oppression!‟” says Renato Barreiros, who has directed a documentary about them. “It‟s „More Adidas!‟”
The point of a rolezinho is “to hang out, chill, buy nice things, meet people”, explains Vinicius Andrade, a 17-year-old from
Capão Redondo, a favela in western São Paulo. He has taken part in 18 big rolezinhos and helped organise a few, drawing
some of his 89,000 Facebook followers. His 15-year-old girlfriend, Yasmin Oliveira, a rolezeiro sweetheart with 94,000 fans
of her own on the social network, says that shopping centres make good meeting places because they are safe – an
important consideration in a crime-ridden city. There are few other public venues for kids, especially in poorer
neighbourhoods.
As well as air conditioning, shopping centres also confer something no open-air space can: status. Rolezeiros enjoy
walking around in a branded T-shirt and bermudas, with a pair of 400- reais ($170) shades perched on a baseball cap.
Vinicius confesses to spending 800-1,000 reais a month on clothes and accessories, most of what he makes as a helper at
a local Adventist church. Just 8% of Itaquera shoppers enjoy a monthly income in excess of 2,780 reais. Some rolezeiros
support their flashy lifestyle by reselling outmoded attire to poorer neighbours.
Shopkeepers in the local malls have mixed feelings about the gatherings. On the one hand, the youngsters make ideal
clients: they often pay cash and can spend 2,000-3,000 reais in one go. On the other, larger groups can scare away
customers.
Adapted from http://www.economist.com

26. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) Another title for this article could be
(A) Youngsters in Brazil are anxious for political changes.
(B) Youngsters find a way to protest against social inequality.
(C) Social networks are the first step into indiscipline and chaos.
(D) Shopkeepers see a strong need for legislation against rolezinhos.
(E) Youngsters in shopping malls want to get attention, not political changes.
Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O texto não fala absolutamente nada sobre política. Não faria, portanto, nenhum sentido
que esse fosse o título do texto.
A alternativa B está incorreta. O texto diz que não há protesto envolvido no “rolezinho”. Há apenas uma reunião de
adolescentes em um shopping com a intenção de se divertir e comprar roupas.
A alternativa C está incorreta. O texto diz que esses encontros são organizados nas redes sociais, mas não fala nada sobre
as redes sociais gerarem caos e indisciplina.
A alternativa D está incorreta. O texto não diz nada sobre lojistas quererem legislações contra os eventos. O texto apenas
relata que alguns lojistas gostam e outros não.

A alternativa E está correta. Essse seria uma bom título para o texto: jovens em shoppings querem chamar atenção não
promover mudanças políticas.

Gabarito: E
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27. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) In the sentence “Some rolezeiros support their flashy lifestyle by
reselling outmoded attire to poorer neighbours.” (paragraph 4), the expression outmoded attire means
(A) clothes that are not fashionable anymore.
(B) old and slow personal computers.
(C) cheap shades they don‟t want anymore.
(D) high quality fashionable accessories.
(E) their mothers‟ clothes without permission.

Comentário
A alternativa A está correta. A expressão “outmoded attire” significa roupa ou vestimenta fora de moda, exatamente
como descreve a alternativa.
A alternativa B está incorreta. A expressão “outmoded attire” significa roupa ou vestimenta fora de moda, nada a ver com
computadores.
A alternativa C está incorreta. A expressão “outmoded attire” significa roupa ou vestimenta fora de moda, não
necessariamente óculos baratos que eles não querem mais.

A alternativa D está incorreta. A expressão “outmoded attire” significa roupa ou vestimenta fora de moda, diferentemente
do que diz a alternativa.

A alternativa E está incorreta. A expressão “outmoded attire” significa roupa ou vestimenta fora de moda, não as roupas
de suas mães.

Gabarito: A

28. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014)


In the sentence “...shopping centres make good meeting places because they are safe...” (paragraph 3), the word they
refers to
(A) fans.
(B) shopping centers.
(C) rolezeiros.
(D) kids.
(E) neighbourhoods.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A palavra “they” retoma “shopping centres”, pois são eles que são seguros, não os fans.

A alternativa B está correta. A palavra “they” retoma “shopping centres”, pois são eles que são seguros.
A alternativa C está incorreta. A palavra “they” retoma “shopping centres”, pois são eles que são seguros, não os
rolezeiros.
A alternativa D está incorreta. A palavra “they” retoma “shopping centres”, pois são eles que são seguros, não os
adolescentes.

A alternativa E está incorreta. A palavra “they” retoma “shopping centres”, pois são eles que são seguros, não os bairros
do entorno.
Gabarito: B
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Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 29, 30 e 31.

The Phenomenon of Candy Crush: Why Is the Game So Popular?


In 2012, Candy Crush was released on Facebook and was later converted to smartphone format for people to play on the
go. In 2013, the game reached real prominence and became the most popular game on Facebook. It‟s no surprise then
that so many people play this game on their phones. Candy Crush Saga has changed the way many of us kill time on
commutes, or even in the toilet. I don‟t remember the last train journey I took where at least one person wasn‟t playing
Candy Crush on their phone. I‟m sure almost every reader of this article will have either been invited or invited others to
play Candy Crush via Facebook in an effort to get more lives or even levels.
Despite being incredibly similar to many games over the years, Candy Crush Saga has added new depth to the genre, with
seemingly unlimited combinations of new scenarios and concepts. So, this mixture of simplicity and variety is what makes
Candy Crush so unbelievably popular.
As a result, Candy Crush Saga shows no signs of slowing down. New levels are generally released via the Facebook
version every three weeks, with new levels also being made frequently available for the smartphone version. With 6.7
million active users, the developers are rumoured to be earning $633,000 per day from Candy Crush users.
Adapted from http://metro.co.uk/2013/09/27/

29. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) In the sentence “Candy Crush Saga has changed the way many of
us kill time on commutes...” (paragraph 1), the expression kill time on commutes means
(A) sleep while traveling on the bus.
(B) travel on business by airplane.
(C) work or travel on a holiday.
(D) do something while on a journey.
(E) rest or sleep on the weekend.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A expressão “kill time on commutes” significa passar tempo durante jornadas ao ou do
trabalho, e não dormir enquanto viajam de ônibus, como descreve a alternativa.
A alternativa B está incorreta. A expressão “kill time on commutes” significa passar tempo durante jornadas ao ou do
trabalho, e não viajar de avião a trabalho, como descreve a alternativa.
A alternativa C está incorreta. A expressão “kill time on commutes” significa passar tempo durante jornadas ao ou do
trabalho, e não trabalhar ou viajar num feriado, como descreve a alternativa.
A alternativa D está correta. A expressão “kill time on commutes” significa passar tempo durante jornadas ao ou do
trabalho, exatamente como descreve a alternativa.
A alternativa E está incorreta. A expressão “kill time on commutes” significa passar tempo durante jornadas ao ou do
trabalho, e não descansar ou dormir no final de semana, como descreve a alternativa.

Gabarito: D
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30. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) In the sentence “I don‟t remember the last train journey I took
where at least one person wasn‟t playing Candy Crush on their phone.” (paragraph 1), the author means
(A) his memory isn‟t so good.
(B) he doesn‟t travel by train a lot.
(C) Candy Crush is very popular.
(D) people play Candy Crush at home.
(E) people were not playing Candy Crush on his last trip.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O trecho do enunciado quer dizer que o autor não se lembra da última vez que andou de
trem e não havia ninguém jogando candy crush, e não que sua memória não é tão boa, como descreve a alternativa.
A alternativa B está incorreta. O trecho do enunciado quer dizer que o autor não se lembra da última vez que andou de
trem e não havia ninguém jogando candy crush, e não que ele não viaja muito de trem, como descreve a alternativa.
A alternativa C está correta. O trecho do enunciado quer dizer que o autor não se lembra da última vez que andou de
trem e não havia ninguém jogando candy crush, ou seja, candy crush é um jogo muito popular, exatamente como
descreve a alternativa.
A alternativa D está incorreta. O trecho do enunciado quer dizer que o autor não se lembra da última vez que andou de
trem e não havia ninguém jogando candy crush, e não que as pessoas jogam em casa, como descreve a alternativa.

A alternativa E está incorreta. O trecho do enunciado quer dizer que o autor não se lembra da última vez que andou de
trem e não havia ninguém jogando candy crush, e não que as pessoas não estavam jogando em sua última viagem, como
descreve a alternativa.

Gabarito: C

31. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2014) According to the text, the popularity of Candy Crush Saga is
because
(A) it is a combination of many games over the years.
(B) it was converted to smartphone format.
(C) people can play it in the toilet.
(D) it was released on Facebook in 2012.
(E) it is a mixture of simplicity and variety.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O texto diz que a popularidade do jogo se dá por conta de sua simplicidade associada a
uma grande variedade de fases e cenários de jogo, enquanto a alternativa diz que é porque ele é uma combinação de
muitos jogos que existiram ao longo dos anos.
A alternativa B está incorreta. O texto diz que a popularidade do jogo se dá por conta de sua simplicidade associada a
uma grande variedade de fases e cenários de jogo, enquanto a alternativa diz que é porque ele convertido para o formato
de smartphone.

A alternativa C está incorreta. O texto diz que a popularidade do jogo se dá por conta de sua simplicidade associada a
uma grande variedade de fases e cenários de jogo, enquanto a alternativa diz que é porque as pessoas podem jogar no
banheiro.
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A alternativa D está incorreta. O texto diz que a popularidade do jogo se dá por conta de sua simplicidade associada a
uma grande variedade de fases e cenários de jogo, enquanto a alternativa diz que é porque ele foi lançado no Facebook
em 2012.
A alternativa E está correta. O texto diz que a popularidade do jogo se dá por conta de sua simplicidade associada a uma
grande variedade de fases e cenários de jogo, exatamente como diz a alternativa.

Gabarito: E

Leia o texto a seguir, extraído do livro He knows too much, e responda às questões 32, 33 e 34.
Chapter 1 - Madras 1986
“He knows too much. I must ask you to do nothing.”
“But this time I caught him in the act. I have proof, witnesses, everything. There is no possible doubt.”
“I said he knows too much! The company can‟t afford to have any problems. Our position is very sensitive in this country.
We can‟t afford to take risks. I am telling you once again – you will do nothing. And if there is any trouble, I‟m afraid I
shall have to hold you personally responsible. So be sensible for once in your life.”
“I see. So you are telling me to close my eyes to corruption and behave as if nothing has happened. Is that right?”
“I didn‟t put it quite like that. But, if you insist, yes. What Vish does or doesn‟t do is a minor matter compared with the
company‟s global strategy. Just try to get things in perspective. After all, you won‟t be stuck in Madras for ever – I‟ll make
sure that you are not. So just go with the flow for a bit longer. When you‟re in your next post this will all seem a very long
way away, I can assure you. But meantime, no trouble. I hope I‟ve made myself clear. Oh, and, by the way, I advise you
to forget that we have had this conversation. Goodbye.”
Dick Sterling put the phone down. His hands were trembling. He was furious with himself for failing to persuade his boss
in Delhi, Keith Lennox, to support him, and was disgusted at the mixture of veiled threats and vague promises Lennox had
made.
Adapted from MALEY, Alan. He knows too much. Cambridge University Press, 1999. P.6

32. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) In the sentences “Our position is very sensitive in this country.”
and “So be sensible for once in your life.” (paragraph 3), sensitive and sensible mean respectively
(A) completely safe; responsive.
(B) innocent; inoffensive.
(C) easily affected; reasonable.
(D) conservative; harmful.
(E) worried; stupid.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A palavra “sensitive” significa sensível, e a palavra “sensible” significa sensato. A alternativa
diz completamente seguro e responsivo, respectivamente.
A alternativa B está incorreta. A palavra “sensitive” significa sensível, e a palavra “sensible” significa sensato. A alternativa
diz incente e inofensivo, respectivamente.
A alternativa C está correta. A palavra “sensitive” significa sensível, e a palavra “sensible” significa sensato. A alternativa
diz facilmente afetado e razoável, respectivamente. Isso bate com algo que é sensível e sensato, respectivamente.
A alternativa D está incorreta. A palavra “sensitive” significa sensível, e a palavra “sensible” significa sensato. A alternativa
diz conservador e danoso, respectivamente.
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A alternativa E está incorreta. A palavra “sensitive” significa sensível, e a palavra “sensible” significa sensato. A alternativa
diz preocupado e estúpido, respectivamente.

Gabarito: C

33. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) The sentence “So just go with the flow for a bit longer.” (paragraph
5), the expression go with the flow means

(A) don‟t accept corruption.


(B) don‟t accept bribery.
(C) don‟t fight vague promises.
(D) don‟t accept threats.
(E) don‟t fight prevailing trends.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A expressão “go with the flow” significa ir com o fluxo, não fazer nada diferente do normal.
A alternativa diz não aceite corrupção.
A alternativa B está incorreta. A expressão “go with the flow” significa ir com o fluxo, não fazer nada diferente do normal.
A alternativa diz não aceite propina.

A alternativa C está incorreta. A expressão “go with the flow” significa ir com o fluxo, não fazer nada diferente do normal.
A alternativa diz não lute contra promessas vagas.
A alternativa D está incorreta. A expressão “go with the flow” significa ir com o fluxo, não fazer nada diferente do normal.
A alternativa diz não aceite ameaças.

A alternativa E está correta. A expressão “go with the flow” significa ir com o fluxo, não fazer nada diferente do normal.
A alternativa diz não lute contra tendências predominantes, exatamente o mesmo sentido do enunciado.

Gabarito: E
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34. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) According to the text, Keith Lennox and Dick Sterling are

(A) father and son.


(B) union members.
(C) close friends.
(D) superior and subordinate.
(E) college colleagues.

Comentário
O texto deixa muito claro no último parágrafo que eles têm uma relação de superior e subordinado. Isso é evidenciado no
trecho: “Dick Sterling put the phone down. His hands were trembling. He was furious with himself for failing to persuade
his boss in Delhi, Keith Lennox, to support him”. Sendo assim, a alternativa D é a resposta correta.

Gabarito: D

Leia as perguntas e respostas a seguir e responda às questões 35, 36 e 37.


Frequently Asked Questions – Instagram
What is Instagram?
It‟s an application for your mobile phone that enables you to edit pictures you have taken with your mobile phone camera
using built-in filters and share them with others. If you have an Instagram account you can tag pictures, rate and
comment on other people‟s pictures and follow other users.

How much is your app?


$0.00.

Where does the name come from?


When we were kids we loved playing around with cameras. We loved how different types of old cameras marketed
themselves as “instant” - something we take for granted today. We also felt that the snapshots people were taking were
like telegrams in that they got sent over the wire to others - so we figured why not combine the two?

How did the idea come about?


We love taking photos. We always assumed taking interesting photos required a big bulky camera and a couple years of
art school. But as mobile phone cameras got better and better, we decided to challenge that assumption. We created
Instagram to solve three simple problems:
 Mobile photos always come out looking mediocre. Our awesome looking filters transform your photos into
professional-looking snapshots.
 Sharing on multiple platforms is a pain - we help you take a picture once, then share it (instantly) on multiple
services.
 Most uploading experiences are clumsy and take forever - we‟ve optimized the experience to be fast and efficient.

How does privacy work?


We have adopted a follower model that means if you‟re “public” on Instagram, anyone can subscribe to follow your
photos. We do, however, have a special private option. In this mode, a user can make sure he/she must approve all follow
requests before they go through.
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Who can see my photos?


All photos are public by default which means they are visible to anyone who has an account. If you choose to make your
account private, then only people who follow you on Instagram will be able to see your photos.
Adapted from https://instagram.com/about/faq/#

35. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) According to the text, read the statements and choose the correct
alternative.
VII. The user is able to control who is going to be a follower.
VIII. Anyone can see your pictures when you use the private mode.
IX. The name Instagram comes from instant + telegram.
X. Creators of Instagram think that all mobile pictures look good.
XI. The application software is available for free.
XII. You can post your Instagram photos directly to other social platforms.

(A) I, III, V and VI are correct.


(B) I, II, V and VI are correct.
(C) II, III and V are correct.
(D) I, II, IV and V are correct.
(E) All of them are correct.

Comentário
A afirmativa I está correta. O texto diz que a plataforma tem uma opção para que o usuário possa autorizar cada pessoa
que queira segui-la na plataforma, exatamente como diz a afirmativa.

A afirmativa II está incorreta. O texto diz que, ao usar o modo privado, somente as pessoas que são seus seguidores
podem ver suas fotos, contrariamente ao que diz a afirmativa.
A afirmativa III está correta. O texto diz que o nome instagram veio da combinação de instantâneo com telegram,
exatamente como diz a afirmativa .

A afirmativa IV está incorreta. O texto diz que as fotos tirada de celulares podem parecer muito medíocres, mas que os
filtros disponibilizados na plataforma mudam essa situação, contrariamente ao que diz a afirmativa.
A afirmativa V está correta. O texto diz que a plataforma está disponível de graça, exatamente como diz a afirmativa.
A afirmativa VI está correta. O texto diz que a plataforma permite que você compartilhe suas fotos em diversas
plataformas de uma só vez, exatamente como diz a afirmativa

Gabarito: A
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36. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) In the sentence “We loved how different types of old cameras
marketed themselves as “instant” - something we take for granted today.” (question 3), the expression something we take
for granted means
(A) Something we have to give someone.
(B) Something we have to do everyday.
(C) Something we usually value a lot.
(D) Something we don‟t have to learn.
(E) Something we don‟t give much importance to.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A expressão “something we take for granted” significa alguma coisa que tomamos como
óbvio, nada além do normal. A alternativa diz que é algo que devemos dar a alguém.

A alternativa B está incorreta. A expressão “something we take for granted” significa alguma coisa que tomamos como
óbvio, nada além do normal. A alternativa diz que é algo que devemos fazer todos os dias.
A alternativa C está incorreta. A expressão “something we take for granted” significa alguma coisa que tomamos como
óbvio, nada além do normal. A alternativa diz que é algo que nós normalmente valorizamos muito.
A alternativa D está incorreta. A expressão “something we take for granted” significa alguma coisa que tomamos como
óbvio, nada além do normal. A alternativa diz que é algo que não precisamos aprender.
A alternativa E está correta. A expressão “something we take for granted” significa alguma coisa que tomamos como
óbvio, nada além do normal. A alternativa diz que é algo para o qual não damos muita importância, o que coincide com a
definição dada anteriormente.

Gabarito: E

37. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) Which words are synonyms for photos in the text?
(A) requests and filters.
(B) snapshots and pictures.
(C) followers and pictures.
(D) platforms and pictures.
(E) requests and snapshots.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. “Requests” significa pedido e “filters” significa filtros. Nenhuma das duas palavras são
sinônimas de fotos.
A alternativa B está correta. “snapshots” significa fotos e “pictures” significa fotos. As duas palavras são sinônimas de
fotos.
A alternativa C está incorreta. “followers” significa seguidores e “pictures” significa fotos. A primeira palavra não é
sinônima de fotos.
A alternativa D está incorreta. “platforms” significa plataformas e “pictures” significa fotos. A primeira palavra não é
sinônima de fotos.
A alternativa E está incorreta. “requests” significa pedidos e “snapshots” significa fotos. A primeira palavra não é sinônima
de fotos.
Gabarito: B
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Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 38, 39 e 40.

Children experience basic training and mock deployment


The 460th Force Support Squadron (FSS) hosted the 6th Annual Operation Future Forces (OFF) Sept. 13, 2014, at Camp
Rattlesnake. OFF allows children ages 8-18 to experience what military members endure from basic training to technical
school to a mock deployment, ending with a homecoming party.
“The youth mock deployment was developed to alleviate many of the stresses commonly experienced by young family
members when one or both parents are deployed,” said Thomas Cox, 460th FSS youth program chief. “Everything from
basic training, tech schools, camp activities and accomplishing their mission as a team made the event a one of a kind
opportunity for military kids.”
A few of the boys had their heads shaved before heading off to “Basic Military Training.” The training consisted of doing
push-ups and sit-ups, jumping through hula-hoops and running through an inflatable castle. They were also taught how to
stand at attention, salute and do an about-face.
After basic training, each child attended “technical school” and was taught a specific Air Force Specialty Code to help them
in their mock deployment. Some children were taught lifesaving self-aid and buddy care skills while others learned about
the importance of radio communications while on a deployment.
The tech-school graduates were then issued water pistols before heading out. During their deployment, the children
encountered hostile and non-hostile citizens, a water-balloon fight and injured allies who needed help along the way.
At the end of a long day, loved ones waited outside the youth center on base with homemade signs welcoming the
“troops” back home.
“This event was great,” said Senior Airman Jasmine Madison, 460th FSS Force Support Force Management technician. “It‟s
a way for kids to get a hands-on understanding of what their parents do when they are separated from them during
deployments.”
Adapted from http://www.buckley.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123424927

38. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) According to the text, what is a mock deployment ?
(A) traveling on a peacekeeping mission.
(B) simulation of a movement of troops on a mission.
(C) rescue mission in a conflict area.
(D) coming back home after a mission abroad.
(E) going on a real mission in another country.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A expressão “mock deployment” significa ir numa missão de mentira, enquanto a alternativa
diz que é uma viagem numa missão de manutenção de paz.
A alternativa B está correta. A expressão “mock deployment” significa ir numa missão de mentira, exatamente como diz a
alternativa que fala sobre uma simulação de movimento de tropas numa missão.
A alternativa C está incorreta A expressão “mock deployment” significa ir numa missão de mentira, enquanto a alternativa
diz que é missão de resgate numa área de conflito.
A alternativa D está incorreta. A expressão “mock deployment” significa ir numa missão de mentira, enquanto a alternativa
diz que é a volta para casa após uma missão no exterior.
A alternativa E está incorreta. A expressão “mock deployment” significa ir numa missão de mentira, enquanto a alternativa
diz que é ir para uma missão real em outro país.

Gabarito: B
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39. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) In the sentence “During their deployment, the children
encountered hostile and non-hostile citizens, a water-balloon fight and injured allies who needed help along the way.”
(paragraph 5), the words their and who respectively refer to
(A) the children and citizens.
(B) water pistols and injured allies.
(C) the children and injured allies.
(D) deployment and non-hostile citizens.
(E) graduates and a water-balloon fight.

Comentário
A palavra “their” se refere a children pois são elas que estão sendo “deployed”, ou enviadas para a missão. A palavra
“who” se refere a “injured allies”, pois são os aliados feridos que precisam de ajuda no caminho. Sendo assim, está
correta a alternativa C.

Gabarito: C

40. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) According to the text, choose the correct statement.
(A) All the children had their heads shaved.
(B) Some children were injured during the event.
(C) All the children learned about radio communications.
(D) The event happens every year and lasts only one day.
(E) The objective of the program is to recruit civilian parents.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O texto diz que algumas crianças rasparam suas cabeças antes de ir ao treinamento, mas
não diz que todas elas rasparam as cabeças.

A alternativa B está incorreta. O texto não fala sobre nenhuma criança ter se machucado no treinamento. Os aliados
feridos eram uma encenação que ocorreu durante o treinamento.

A alternativa C está incorreta. O texto diz que algumas crianças aprenderam sobre comunicções de rádio, mas não todas.
Algumas aprenderam sobre outros assuntos.
A alternativa D está correta. O texto diz que o evento tem duração de um dia e acontece todo ano para que os filhos de
militares percam a conotação negativa que normalmente há quando seus pais são enviados em missões.

A alternativa E está incorreta. Em momento algum, é dito no texto que o objetivo da atividade é recrutar pais civis.

Gabarito: D
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Leia o texto a seguir e responda às questões 41, 42 e 43.


We’re so well educated – but we’re useless
Record numbers of students have entered higher education in the past 10 years, but despite being the most educated
generation in history, it seems that we‟ve grown increasingly ignorant when it comes to basic life skills.
Looking back on my first weeks living in student halls, I consider myself lucky to still be alive. I have survived a couple of
serious boiling egg incidents and numerous cases of food-poisoning, probably from dirty kitchen counters. Although some
of my clothes have fallen victim to ironing experimentation, I think I have now finally acquired all the domestic skills I
missed out in my modern education.
Educationist Sir Ken Robinson says that our current education system dislocates people from their natural talents and
deprives us of what used to be passed from generation to generation – a working knowledge of basic life skills. Today‟s
graduates may have earned themselves distinctions in history, law or economics, but when it comes to simple things like
putting up a shelf to hold all their academic books, or fixing a hole in their on-trend clothes, they have to call for help from
a professional handyman or tailor.
Besides what we need to know for our own jobs, we must have practical skills. We don‟t grow our own crops, build our
own houses, or make our own clothes anymore; we simply buy these things. Unable to create anything ourselves, what
we have mastered instead is consumption.
Sociologist Saskia Sassen argues that the modern liberal state has created a middle class that isn‟t able to “make”
anymore. I suggest that we start with the immediate reintroduction of some of the most vital aspects of “domestic
science” education. Instead of only maths, language and history, we should create an interactive learning environment in
schools where craftsmanship and problem-solving are valued as highly as the ability to absorb and regurgitate
information. We need to develop children into people that not only think for themselves, but are also able to act for
themselves.
Adapted from http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/ mortarboard/2013/feb/25/well-educated-but-useless

41. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) What is the main topic of the text?
(A) Consumption is the biggest problem of young students.
(B) The most educated generation in history has earned distinctions.
(C) Basic life skills are passed from generation to generation.
(D) Young students attend domestic science education.
(E) Students don‟t have the ability to do practical tasks.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. O texto diz que o maior problema é que as pessoas não sabem mais fazer nada em relação
a tarefas domésticas simples, enquanto a alternativa diz que o maior problema é o consumo.
A alternativa B está incorreta. O texto diz que o maior problema é que as pessoas não sabem mais fazer nada em relação
a tarefas domésticas simples, enquanto a alternativa diz que o maior problema é o fato de a geração mais educada da
história ter recebido distinções.
A alternativa C está incorreta. O texto diz que o maior problema é que as pessoas não sabem mais fazer nada em relação
a tarefas domésticas simples, enquanto a alternativa diz que o maior problema é o fato de que habilidades básicas de vida
são passadas de geração em geração.
A alternativa D está incorreta. O texto diz que o maior problema é que as pessoas não sabem mais fazer nada em relação
a tarefas domésticas simples, enquanto a alternativa diz que o maior problema é que jovens estudantes vão a aulas de
ciência doméstica.
A alternativa E está correta. O texto diz que o maior problema é que as pessoas não sabem mais fazer nada em relação a
tarefas domésticas simples, exatamente o que diz a alternativa.
Gabarito: E
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42. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) In the sentence “I think I have now finally acquired all the
domestic skills I missed out in my modern education.” (paragraph 2), the words missed out mean
(A) didn‟t miss.
(B) didn‟t want.
(C) didn‟t have.
(D) didn‟t like.
(E) didn‟t need.

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A expressão “missed out” significa dizer as habilidades domésticas que eu não tinha, ou que
me faltavam, enquanto a alternativa fala que são habilidades que não faltavam.
A alternativa B está incorreta. A expressão “missed out” significa dizer as habilidades domésticas que eu não tinha, ou que
me faltavam, enquanto a alternativa fala que são habilidades que eu não queria.
A alternativa C está correta. A expressão “missed out” significa dizer as habilidades domésticas que eu não tinha, ou que
me faltavam, exatamente o que diz a alternativa.

A alternativa D está incorreta. A expressão “missed out” significa dizer as habilidades domésticas que eu não tinha, ou que
me faltavam, enquanto a alternativa fala que são habilidades que eu não gostava.

A alternativa E está incorreta. A expressão “missed out” significa dizer as habilidades domésticas que eu não tinha, ou que
me faltavam, enquanto a alternativa fala que são habilidades que eu não precisava.

Gabarito: C

43. (Estratégia Militares 2020 – EsPCEx – 2015) In the sentence “Besides what we need to know for our own jobs,
we must have practical skills.” (paragraph 4), the word besides can be replaced by
(A) however
(B) in addition to
(C) to the exclusion of
(D) though
(E) as a result of

Comentário
A alternativa A está incorreta. A expressão “besides” significa além de, enquanto “however” significa entretanto.
A alternativa B está correta. A expressão “besides” significa além de, exatamente como “in addition to”, que significa
adicionalmente.
A alternativa C está incorreta. A expressão “besides” significa além de, enquanto “to the exclusion of” significa à exclusão
de.
A alternativa D está incorreta. A expressão “besides” significa além de, enquanto “though” significa apesar.
A alternativa E está incorreta. A expressão “besides” significa além de, enquanto “as a result of” significa como resultado
de.
Gabarito: B
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Gabarito

1 C 26 E
2 B 27 A
3 A 28 B
4 D 29 D
5 C 30 C
6 A 31 E
7 C 32 C
8 D 33 E
9 E 34 D
10 B 35 A
11 E 36 E
12 C 37 B
13 D 38 B
14 A 39 C
15 A 40 D
16 B 41 E
17 C 42 C
18 A 43 B
19 C
20 A
21 D
22 B
23 C
24 C
25 B

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