Questões sobre Interpretação de Texto

Read the text below in order to answer questions 46 to 50:

U.S.A – BRAZIL RELATIONS

The United States was the first country to recognize Brazil's independence in 1822. The two countries have traditionally enjoyed friendly, active relations encompassing a broad political and economic agenda. With the inauguration of Brazil's internationally oriented, reformist President Fernando Henrique Cardoso on January 1, 1995, U.S.–Brazil engagement and cooperation have intensified. This is reflected in the unprecedented number of high-level contacts between the two governments, including President Cardoso's state visit to Washington in April 1995, visits to Brazil by First Lady Hillary Clinton, and many other exchanges between U.S. and Brazilian cabinet and subcabinet officials. Important topics of discussion and cooperation have included trade and finance, hemispheric economic integration, United Nations reform and peacekeeping efforts, non-proliferation and arms control, a follow-up to the 1994 Miami Summit of the Americas, common efforts to help resolve the Peru-Ecuador border conflict, support for Paraguay's democratic development, human rights, counternarcotics, and environmental issues

According to the author, the U.S.A

• A.

  could have accepted Brazil's independence in 1822.

• B.

  did recognize Brazil's independence in 1822.

• C.

  was not willing to accept Brazil's independence in 1822.

• D.

  could have fought for Brazil's independence in 1822

• E.

  should have recognized Brazil's independence in 1822.

Read the text below in order to answer questions 31 to 35.

External shocks

• A.

  result in severe reductions in wages.

• B.

  lower the level of inflation.

• C.

  impact the Brazilian economy

• D.

  induce the dismissal of federal employees.

• E.

  were beneficial in 2000

Read the text below in order to answer questions 46 to 50:

U.S.A – BRAZIL RELATIONS

The United States was the first country to recognize Brazil's independence in 1822. The two countries have traditionally enjoyed friendly, active relations encompassing a broad political and economic agenda. With the inauguration of Brazil's internationally oriented, reformist President Fernando Henrique Cardoso on January 1, 1995, U.S.–Brazil engagement and cooperation have intensified. This is reflected in the unprecedented number of high-level contacts between the two governments, including President Cardoso's state visit to Washington in April 1995, visits to Brazil by First Lady Hillary Clinton, and many other exchanges between U.S. and Brazilian cabinet and subcabinet officials. Important topics of discussion and cooperation have included trade and finance, hemispheric economic integration, United Nations reform and peacekeeping efforts, non-proliferation and arms control, a follow-up to the 1994 Miami Summit of the Americas, common efforts to help resolve the Peru-Ecuador border conflict, support for Paraguay's democratic development, human rights, counternarcotics, and environmental issues

According to the text, the diplomatic relationship between Brazil and the U.S.

• A. began in the 20th century.
• B. did not last long
• C. was initiated by President Cardoso.
• D. was broken in 1822
• E. is not recent

Read the text below in order to answer questions 31 to 35.

According to the author, Brazil

• A.

  has made profound reforms in its pension system.

• B.

  has been increasing its tax revenue for decades

• C.

  still needs to implement necessary reforms.

• D.

  has reduced a number of privileges and benefits.

• E.

  has been challenging the national market since 2000.

Read the text below in order to answer questions 46 to 50:

U.S.A – BRAZIL RELATIONS

The United States was the first country to recognize Brazil's independence in 1822. The two countries have traditionally enjoyed friendly, active relations encompassing a broad political and economic agenda. With the inauguration of Brazil's internationally oriented, reformist President Fernando Henrique Cardoso on January 1, 1995, U.S.–Brazil engagement and cooperation have intensified. This is reflected in the unprecedented number of high-level contacts between the two governments, including President Cardoso's state visit to Washington in April 1995, visits to Brazil by First Lady Hillary Clinton, and many other exchanges between U.S. and Brazilian cabinet and subcabinet officials. Important topics of discussion and cooperation have included trade and finance, hemispheric economic integration, United Nations reform and peacekeeping efforts, non-proliferation and arms control, a follow-up to the 1994 Miami Summit of the Americas, common efforts to help resolve the Peru-Ecuador border conflict, support for Paraguay's democratic development, human rights, counternarcotics, and environmental issues

The political and economic agenda between Brazil and the U.S.A.

• A. is quite limited and ought to be broader.
• B. must be approved by the United Nations.
• C. includes a large number of topics.
• D. has been restricted to a small number of issues
• E. was set up by an international committee.

Read the text below in order to answer questions 31 to 35.

The author states that the impact of the fiscal adjustment in 2000

• A.

  was made more severe.

• B.

  could have been softened.

• C.

  could have been avoided

• D.

  had been foreseen by experts

• E.

  was made less severe.

Read the text below in order to answer questions 46 to 50:

U.S.A – BRAZIL RELATIONS

The United States was the first country to recognize Brazil's independence in 1822. The two countries have traditionally enjoyed friendly, active relations encompassing a broad political and economic agenda. With the inauguration of Brazil's internationally oriented, reformist President Fernando Henrique Cardoso on January 1, 1995, U.S.–Brazil engagement and cooperation have intensified. This is reflected in the unprecedented number of high-level contacts between the two governments, including President Cardoso's state visit to Washington in April 1995, visits to Brazil by First Lady Hillary Clinton, and many other exchanges between U.S. and Brazilian cabinet and subcabinet officials. Important topics of discussion and cooperation have included trade and finance, hemispheric economic integration, United Nations reform and peacekeeping efforts, non-proliferation and arms control, a follow-up to the 1994 Miami Summit of the Americas, common efforts to help resolve the Peru-Ecuador border conflict, support for Paraguay's democratic development, human rights, counternarcotics, and environmental issues

According to the text,

• A. Peru and Ecuador keep close diplomatic links
• B. Paraguay does not support democracy
• C. Brazil has denied certain basic human rights
• D. the U.S.A. violates environmental agreements
• E.

  the U.S.A. and Brazil have kept close diplomatic bonds.

Read the text below in order to answer questions 36 to 40.

According to the text, the two-year Internet moratorium extension

• A.

  is about to be signed.

• B.

  is likely to be signed.

• C.

  was signed.

• D.

  was called off.

• E.

  was postponed.

Read the text below in order to answer questions 36 to 40.

According to the author, the Internet

• A.

  might replace catalog and mail order sales.

• B.

  access and discretionary taxes are permanent.

• C.

  discretionary taxes should be validated.

• D.

  is exempted from taxation for 2 years.

• E.

  is currently subject to taxation

Read the text below in order to answer questions 36 to 40.

The moratorium took a long time to approve because of

• A.

  the mailing of anthrax spores to various Senators.

• B.

  the negative results of an opinion poll among Zogbies.

• C.

  the need to consult 7,600 taxing bodies in America.

• D.

  the obstructive action of three particular Senators.

• E.

  the difficulty in going against the majority's wishes.