Questões de Língua Inglesa da Escola de Administração Fazendária (ESAF)

According to paragraph 1, Romania´s government

• A.

  has been defeated.

• B.

  is likely to fall.

• C.

  is on the verge of taking offi ce.

• D.

  has strengthened its political support.

• E.

  will leave office in three months.

At the opening of paragraph 2, the leader of the centre-left USL, Victor Ponta, expressed his

• A.

  resentment.

• B.

  disappointment.

• C.

  rage.

• D.

  hopelessness.

• E.

  contentment.

According to paragraph 3, Mr Ponta

• A.

  took offi ce as prime minister in February.

• B.

  unfortunately resigned as prime minister.

• C.

  might still run for a political post.

• D.

  led decisive street protests for weeks.

• E.

  may soon join a centre-right party.

In paragraph 4, the European Union is said to be “weary” as regards Romania´s attitude towards corruption. In other words,

• A.

  hopeful.

• B.

  very tired.

• C.

  quite optimistic.

• D.

  not certain.

• E.

  rather doubtful.

According to paragraph 4,

• A.

  the EU recognizes the steps taken by Romania so as to fight corruption.

• B.

  the IMF has denied the 5 billion euro credit line agreed upon.

• C.

  the new government will have to be recognized by the IMF.

• D.

  Romania has still not obtained the political infl uence it could.

• E.

  Romanians have succeeded in their struggle against corrupt practices.

In 2012, Brazil's exports

• A. have all been reduced in comparison with last year.
• B. to Argentina have increased due to positive dialogue.
• C. have decreased with Eastern Europe but gone up with the European Union.
• D. are expected to show an increase by the end of the year.
• E. have generally declined, except for goods sent to China.

Argentina has

• A. placed restrictions on most imports.
• B. discriminated against Brazil more than others.
• C. encouraged the entry of goods from abroad.
• D. allowed Brazil to export more than last year.
• E. blamed the international crisis for it imports.

Alessandro Teixeira's comments on Argentina's position could best be described as

• A. hostile.
• B. cowardly.
• C. diplomatic.
• D. unfriendly.
• E. pessimistic.

The opening paragraph suggests that some South Korean banks may have

• A. acted dishonestly.
• B. deserved commendation.
• C. been unfairly attacked.
• D. started an investigation.
• E. moved to the UK.

In paragraph 2 line 3, the word "brokerages" refers to

• A. second class financial deals.
• B. companies that buy and sell financial assets.
• C. firms perceived as likely to go bankrupt.
• D. large accountancy enterprises.
• E. risky exchange rate transactions.