How can the three greatest professional satisfactions pointed by Michael Swan be summarized?
PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION
Based on the text below, answer questions 21, 22 and 23.
MOVIES ON THE JOB
Yesterday I watched a movie in which Joan Allen's character had a
job which seemed to consist entirely of standing around while other
people do the actual work of restoring historic artwork in old
buildings (the. movie was "Hachiko: A Dog's Story") . This seemed like a
nice, lucrative job –– she certainly dressed well, and lived in an
enormous, stately home with her music–professor husband –– and one that
left her plenty of energy and free time. And it got me thinking about
the idea of work in the movies; how so often jobs (which take up a huge
amount of our waking time in real life) are treated by movies as a
dismissible fantasy thing, sometimes to unintentionally comic effect.
Ever notice how young women in the movies, who usually have some
sort of underling office job, live in adorably decorated apartments
that an administrative assistant couldn't possibly afford –– and are
never shown doing anything at work other than taking personal calls and
having lunch? Or the way writers in the movies, like the hero of
"Marley & Me" or Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City, " seem to
effortlessly make a fortune while doing very little actual writing? Or
the way attractive female executives (see Renee Zellweger in "New in
Town, " and quite possibly Sandra Bullock in the upcoming "The
Proposal") prance around on their high heels and tight skirts and do
... well, nothing? Or how people in the movies routinely have the kind
of careers, like Allen' s in "Hachiko, " that seem a tad difficult to
pull off in real life? I remember a Hilary Swank movie from a couple of
years back in which she effortlessly transitioned from real estate
agent to . . . wait for it. . . . shoe designer, and lived happily ever
after.
(Adapted from http://seattletimesaiwsource.com/litol)
PROVA AZUL 12 de 22 PSAEN – 2011
Which of the alternatives below is correct?
According to the text, in what way has the modern building design worried architects, builders and engineers?
Which sequence best completes the sentence below?
When you stay (1) after midnight, your attention surely
(2).
Choose the best option to rewrite the sentence keeping the same
meaning.
He had his hair cut yesterday.
Analyse the sentences below. Which TWO sentences express the same idea? (1) The man stopped to smoke. (2) The man gave up smoking. (3) The man stopped smoking. (4) The man didn't smoke. The correct answer is
On May 2"" my mom asked me: "Do you know that Osama Bin Laden was
assassinated yesterday? "
Which alternative best reports my mom's speech?
PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION
Based on the text below, answer questions 21, 22 and 23.
MOVIES ON THE JOB
Yesterday I watched a movie in which Joan Allen's character had a
job which seemed to consist entirely of standing around while other
people do the actual work of restoring historic artwork in old
buildings (the. movie was "Hachiko: A Dog's Story") . This seemed like a
nice, lucrative job –– she certainly dressed well, and lived in an
enormous, stately home with her music–professor husband –– and one that
left her plenty of energy and free time. And it got me thinking about
the idea of work in the movies; how so often jobs (which take up a huge
amount of our waking time in real life) are treated by movies as a
dismissible fantasy thing, sometimes to unintentionally comic effect.
Ever notice how young women in the movies, who usually have some
sort of underling office job, live in adorably decorated apartments
that an administrative assistant couldn't possibly afford –– and are
never shown doing anything at work other than taking personal calls and
having lunch? Or the way writers in the movies, like the hero of
"Marley & Me" or Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City, " seem to
effortlessly make a fortune while doing very little actual writing? Or
the way attractive female executives (see Renee Zellweger in "New in
Town, " and quite possibly Sandra Bullock in the upcoming "The
Proposal") prance around on their high heels and tight skirts and do
... well, nothing? Or how people in the movies routinely have the kind
of careers, like Allen' s in "Hachiko, " that seem a tad difficult to
pull off in real life? I remember a Hilary Swank movie from a couple of
years back in which she effortlessly transitioned from real estate
agent to . . . wait for it. . . . shoe designer, and lived happily ever
after.
(Adapted from http://seattletimesaiwsource.com/litol)
PROVA AZUL 12 de 22 PSAEN – 2011
The main aim of this text is to
Based on the text below, answer questions 24, 25 and 26.
BIG INCREASE IN DRUNKEN 10–YEAR–OLDS WHO NEED AN AMBULANCE
London Ambulance Service figures today reveal that the number of
10– and 11–year–olds requiring medical treatment for alcohol abuse
has more than doubled in the past two years. The figures come as
health groups called for restrictions on cheap alcohol after it
was revealed that youngsters could get drunk for half the price of
a bar of chocolate.
Campaigners called on the Government to tackle the "plague" of
illness caused by cheap alcoholic drinks after an investigation
found that strong cider was available in city supermarkets for as
little as 10p a unit.
Former chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson has recommended
that parents should not let children under 15 drink alcohol. But
many young people are consuming an average of 15 units a week, the
equivalent of a pint of beer every day.
A report by Alcohol Concern and the Children's Society reveals
that parents who drink to excess might also be influencing their
children. At least 2.6 million children in the UK now live with
parents drinking "hazardously".
(Adapted from http: //www.thisislondon.co.uk)
According to the text, the increase in drunken 10–year–olds is mainly due to:
Which is the correct option to complete the sentence below?
I congratulated her (1).
Which of the alternatives below completes the sentence correctly?
(Airport Requirement)Passengers (1) present their valid
travel documents and boarding pass at airport security check and
at the boarding gate in order to be allowed to board the airplane.
Which sequence best completes the text below?
Riding a bicycle is a low impact form of exercise that can be
enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels. It can help
(1) your general health while (2) gentle on your
joints. It's also a great way (3) fun, get fit and spend time
with friends and family. Always (4) a helmet and be aware of
traffic rules when on the road.
(Adapted from: http: / /www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au)
Which is the correct option to complete the sentence below?
If nobody (1) anything at once, I (2) the police!
