Aprova Concursos - Simulado Express

In the sentence of the text “Generally, loan clerks are on the high end of this range,whereas general office clerks are on the lower end" (lines 78-80), the word whereas

a) expresses a contrast.

b) highlights a problem.

c) imposes a condition.

d) introduces an example.

e) points out a solution.

Based on the meanings in Text I, the two items that express synonymous ideas are

channel (line 12) - hinder

stark (line 16) - dubious

stem (line 23) - restrain

pledged (line 38) - refused

bold (line 69) – fearful

In the fragment of the text “It all comes down to the relationship between oil and gas production and the price of electricity, which directly affects the bottom line of technologies like wind and solar” (lines 14-17), the pronoun which refers to

a) oil production

b) gas production

c) electricity

d) the price of electricity

e) the relationship between oil and gas production

In the text fragment of the sixth paragraph “RoboCup Soccer Federation, the “FIFA” of robots, which supports five leagues, imposes restrictions on players’ design and rules of the game”, the word which refers to

a) game

b) FIFA

c) players

d) leagues

e) RoboCup Soccer Federation

In the fragment of the text “Thankfully, this time around, the

outlook for renewable energy isn't so bleak" (lines 11-12), the

word bleak can be replaced, with no change in meaning, by

a) encouraging

b) cheerful

c) optimistic

d) desolate

e) promising

In the 6^th paragraph of the text, the highlighted expression as well as, in the fragment “as well as ability to change direction and submerge” is associated with the idea of

a) time

b) addition

c) purpose

d) condition

e) consequence

Considering some of the figures in Text I, one can affirm that

“US$16.6 billion" (line 36) refers to the amount of money saved by OECD members on new energy R&D two years ago.

“$10b" (line 38) refers to the amount of money invested by OECD members on new energy R&D in 2010.

“£2.5 billion" (line 42) refers to the figure invested by the UK government in nuclear power stations and offshore wind turbines in the previous decade.

“more than 30% up or down" (lines 54-55) refers to the budget fluctuations in all technology areas funded by the US Department of Energy from 1990 to 2017.

“by 35%" (line 56) refers to the Trump administration's estimated increase in the 2018's energy R&D budget.

The main purpose of Text II is to

criticize the excessive dependence of the U.S. and Europe on fossil fuels.

announce an increase in the use of solar energy in Latin America and India.

expose the higher costs related to rising LNG imports in several Asian nations.

provide estimates concerning the increasing demand for renewable energy sources.

warn investors about the risks associated with solar, wind and green energy projects.

In Text II, the author affirms that “The future is certainly looking pretty green for renewable energy bulls" (lines 15-16) because of the

large share of electricity to be generated from renewable energy sources by 2030.

expected growth in fossil fuels in the total share of power generation by 2030.

dominant position of coal and natural gas for electricity generation nowadays.

global boom in hydropower generation by the end of this decade.

massive investment in solar and wind energy in the next decade.

According to Text I, one of the guiding principles for clean energy investment is

set clear limits for international cooperation.

stimulate short-term funding policies for innovation programs.

encourage tech transfer programs among governmental agencies.

value the quick-impact of research programs when sponsoring new projects.

grant researchers and technical experts greater influence over financial matters.