1. AULA 03 - PROVA AFRFB 2012
For questions 21 through 23, choose the best answer in
accordance with Text 1.
Text 1 Brazil's exports
Trade barriers imposed by Argentina on imports in
general have resulted in a drop of 16% in Brazil's
exports to its neighbor in the fi rst half of this year.
Between January and June last year, Brazil sold goods
worth US$ 10.43 billion to Argentina. This year, during
the same period, the value of goods sold to Argentina
is US$ 1.6 billion less.
In spite of the trade barriers, the executive secretary at
the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign
Trade, Alessandro Teixeira, blames the international
crisis for the situation. "The cause of these problems is
the international crisis. It affects Argentina and it
affects us, too," he declared. Teixeira noted that
negotiations have improved the relationship with
Argentina, that there has been a more positive
dialogue.
Brazil's exports to Eastern Europe are down 38% and
down 8% to the European Union in the fi rst half. On the
other hand, they have risen by over US$ 2 billion to
China during the same period.
From: Brazzil Magazine July 2012 [adapted]

2. 21- 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.
22- 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.
23- Alessandro Teixeira's comments on Argentina's
position could best be described as
a) hostile.
b) cowardly.
c) diplomatic.
d) unfriendly.
e) pessimistic.
For questions 24 through 26, choose the best answer in
accordance with Text 2.
Text 2 South Korea banks in rate-rigging investigation

3. A South Korea fi nancial regulator has started an
investigation into alleged interest rate rigging by some
of the country's banks. The Fair Trade Commission is
looking at possible collusion over setting certifi cates of
deposit (CD), used as a benchmark to set lending
rates. It follows the Libor-rigging scandal involving
Barclays and possibly several other UK banks.
A CD is a way of saving with a fi xed interest rate and
maturity sold by banks and circulated in the
secondary market by brokerages. Financial fi rms
benefi t from a high CD rates as many household loans
are linked to them. They are frequently used to help
South Koreans buy homes. The possible rigging of CD
can help fl atter companies' fi nancial health.
The indebtedness of South Koreans has become a
particular worry to the authorities as the economy
slows.
From: www.bbc.com/news [slightly adpated]
24- 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.
25- In paragraph 2 line 3, the word "brokerages" refers
to
a) second class fi nancial deals.

4. b) companies that buy and sell fi nancial assets.
c) fi rms perceived as likely to go bankrupt.
d) large accountancy enterprises.
e) risky exchange rate transactions.
26- Offi cials in South Korea are concerned about
a) high levels of personal debt in a sluggish economy.
b) poor credit-ratings and economic over-heating.
c) rising household expenditures and house prices.
d) broken homes and inability to support fl attery.
e) the national debt and how to pay it off.
For questions 27 through 30, choose the best answer in
accordance with Text 3.
Text 3 Rio+20: reasons to be cheerful
Read the commentaries from Rio+20, and you'd think
a global disaster had taken place. The UN multilateral
system is said to be in crisis. Pundits and NGOs
complain that it was "the greatest failure of collective
leadership since the fi rst world war", "a bleak day, a
disastrous meeting" and "a massive waste of time and
money".
Perspective, please. Reaction after the 1992 Rio
summit was uncannily similar. Countries passed then
what now seem far-sighted treaties and embedded a
slew of aspirations and
commitments into international documents – but
NGOs and journalists were still distraught. In short, just
like Rio 2012, the meeting was said to be a dismal
failure of governments to co-operate.

5. I was pretty downhearted then, too. So when I
returned I went to see Richard Sandbrook, a
legendary environmental activist who co-founded
Friends of the Earth, and profoundly
infl uenced a generation of governments, business
leaders and NGOs before he died in 2005. Sandbrook
made the point that NGOs always scream blue
murder because it is their job to
push governments and that UN conferences must
disappoint because all views have to be
accommodated. Change, he said, does not happen
in a few days' intense negotiation. It
is a long, muddled, cultural process that cannot come
from a UN meeting.. Real change comes from stronger
institutions, better public information, promises being
kept, the exchange of views, pressure from below,
and events that make people see the world
differently.
Vast growth in global environmental awareness has
taken place in the past 20 years, and is bound to grow
in the next 20.
[From The Guardian PovertyMatters blog- adapted]
27- According to the text, the general reaction to the
Rio+20 Conference was
a) generally optimistic.
b) absolutely singular.
c) relatively cheerful.
d) extremely gloomy.
e) remarkably sanguine.

6. 28- The author of the article believes that immediately
after the 1992 environmental conference
a) his only hope was to visit a famous environmentalist.
b) the response to the event was much the same as
now.
c) the United Nations failed to foster any agreements.
d) everybody praised the far-sighted accords
reached.
e) the climate began to change all around the world.
29- The main aim of the third paragraph is to report on
a) the views of a well-known environmentalist on how
change occurs.
b) the failure of the UN to achieve any signifi cant
results in 1992.
c) the life and work of a late-lamented UN
environmental activist.
d) he author's despondent mood in 1992 and the
reasons for it.
e) the similarities between the conference results in
2012 and 1992.
30- The expression "scream blue murder" in paragraph
3 line 7 means
a) feel severely threatened.
b) call out for protection.
c) commit environnemental crimes.
d) shout about their mistreatment.
e) raise an indignant outcry.

7. For questions 21 through 23, choose the best answer in
accordancewith Text 1.
Para as questões 21 a 23, escolha a melhor resposta
de acordo com oTexto 1.
Text 1 Brazil's exports
Texto 1 As exportações do Brasil
Trade barriers imposed by Argentina on imports in
general have resulted in a drop of 16% in Brazil's
exports to its neighbor in the first half of this year.
Between January and June last year, Brazil sold goods
worth US$ 10.43 billion to Argentina. This year, during
the same period, the value of goods sold to Argentina
is US$ 1.6 billion less.
As barreiras comerciais impostas pela Argentina às
importações em geral resultaram em uma queda de
16% nas exportações do Brasil para o seu vizinho no
primeiro semestre deste ano. Entre janeiro e junho do
ano passado, o Brasil vendeu 10,43 bilhões de dólares
em mercadorias para a Argentina. Este ano, durante
o mesmo período, o valor dos produtos vendidos para
a Argentina é de 1,6 bilhões de dólares a menos.
In spite of the trade barriers, the executive secretary at
the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign
Trade, Alessandro Teixeira, blames the international
crisis for the situation. "The cause of these problems is
the international crisis. It affects Argentina and it
affects us, too," he declared. Teixeira noted that
negotiations have improved the relationship with
Argentina, that there has been a more positive
dialogue.

8. Apesar das barreiras comerciais, o secretário-
executivo do Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria
e Comércio Exterior, Alessandro Teixeira, culpa a crise
internacional pela situação. "A causa destes
problemas é a crise internacional. Ela afeta a
Argentina e isso nos afeta também," declarou. Teixeira
observou que as negociações melhoraram a relação
com a Argentina, que tem havido um diálogo mais
positivo.
Brazil's exports to Eastern Europe are down 38% and
down 8% to the European Union in the first half. On the
other hand, they have risen by over US$ 2 billion to
China during the same period.
As exportações do Brasil para a Europa Oriental
caíram 38% e 8% para a União Europeia no primeiro
semestre. Por outro lado, elas subiram mais de US$ 2
bilhões para a China durante o mesmo período.
From: Brazzil Magazine July 2012 [adapted]
21- In 2012, Brazil's exports
Em 2012, as exportações do Brasil
a) have all been reduced in comparison with last year.
foram todas reduzidas em comparação com o ano
passado.
b) to Argentina have increased due to positive
dialogue.
para a Argentina aumentaram devido ao diálogo
positivo.
c) have decreased with Eastern Europe but gone up
with the European Union.
têm diminuído com a Europa Oriental, mas subiram
com a União Europeia.

9. d) are expected to show an increase by the end of
the year.
devem apresentar um aumento até ao final do ano.
e) have generally declined, except for goods sent to
China.
em geral diminuiu, exceto os produtos enviados para
a China.
22- Argentina has
A Argentina
a) placed restrictions on most imports.
colocou restrições à maior parte das importações.
b) discriminated against Brazil more than others.
discriminou o Brasil mais do que outros.
c) encouraged the entry of goods from abroad.
incentivou a entrada de produtos do exterior.
d) allowed Brazil to export more than last year.
permitiu ao Brasil exportar mais do que no ano
passado.
e) blamed the international crisis for it imports.
culpou a crise internacional por suas importações.
23- Alessandro Teixeira's comments on Argentina's
position could best be described as
Os comentários de Alessandro Teixeira sobre a
posição da Argentina poderiam ser melhor descritos
como
a) hostile.
hostis.
b) cowardly.
covardes.
c) diplomatic.
diplomáticos.

10. d) unfriendly.
não amistosos.
e) pessimistic.
pessimistas.
For questions 24 through 26, choose the best answer in
accordance with Text 2.
Para as questões 24 a 26, escolha a melhor resposta
de acordo com o Texto 2.
Text 2 - South Korea banks in rate-rigging investigation
Texto 2 - Bancos da Coreia do Sul em investigação
por manipulação da taxa de juros
A South Korea financial regulator has started an
investigation into alleged interest rate rigging by some
of the country's banks. The Fair Trade Commission is
looking at possible collusion over setting certificates of
deposit (CD), used as a benchmark to set lending
rates. It follows the Libor-rigging scandal involving
Barclays and possibly several other UK banks.
O regulador financeiro da Coreia do Sul iniciou uma
investigação sobre suposta manipulação da taxa de
juros por alguns dos bancos do país. A Comissão de
Comércio Justo está olhando para um possível
conluio sobre o ajuste de certificados de depósito
(CD), usados como referência para definir as taxas de
empréstimo. Isso segue o escândalo da manipulação
da taxa de juros da Libor envolvendo Barclays e
possivelmente vários outros bancos do Reino
Unido.
A CD is a way of saving with a fixed interest rate and
maturity sold by banks and circulated in the

11. secondary market by brokerages. Financial firms
benefit from a high CD rates as many household loans
are linked to them. They are frequently used to help
South Koreans buy homes. The possible rigging of CD
can help flatter companies' financial health.
Um CD é uma forma de poupança com uma taxa de
juros fixa e maturidade vendido por bancos e que
circula no mercado secundário por corretoras.
Empresas financeiras se beneficiam de uma taxa de
CD alta visto que muitos empréstimos domésticos
estão ligados a eles. Eles são frequentemente usados
para ajudar os sul-coreanos a comprar casas. A
possível manipulação da taxa de juros de CD pode
ajudar a saúde financeira das empresas.
The indebtedness of South Koreans has become a
particular worry to the authorities as the economy
slows.
O endividamento dos sul-coreanos se tornou uma
preocupação especial para as autoridades conforme
a economia desacelera.
From: www.bbc.com/news [slightly adpated]
24- The opening paragraph suggests that some South
Korean banks may have
O parágrafo de abertura sugere que alguns bancos
sul-coreanos podem ter
a) acted dishonestly.
agido de forma desonesta.
b) deserved commendation.
merecido o louvor.
c) been unfairly attacked.
sido injustamente atacados.

12. d) started an investigation.
iniciado uma investigação.
e) moved to the UK.
mudado para o Reino Unido.
25- In paragraph 2 line 2, the word "brokerages" refers
to
Na linha 2 do parágrafo 2, a palavra "corretoras"
refere-se a
a) second class financial deals.
segunda classe de ofertas financeiras.
b) companies that buy and sell financial assets.
empresas que compram e vendem ativos financeiros.
c) firms perceived as likely to go bankrupt.
empresas vistas como prováveis de ir à falência.
d) large accountancy enterprises.
empresas de contabilidade de grande porte.
e) risky exchange rate transactions.
operações de taxa de câmbio de risco.
26- Officials in South Korea are concerned about
Funcionários da Coreia do Sul estão preocupados
com
a) high levels of personal debt in a sluggish economy.
elevados níveis de dívida pessoal em uma economia
lenta.
b) poor credit-ratings and economic over-heating.
avaliações de crédito pobres e excessivo
aquecimento econômico.
c) rising household expenditures and house prices.
aumento das despesas domésticas e preços das
casas.
d) broken homes and inability to support flattery.

13. lares desfeitos e incapacidade de suportar a
bajulação.
e) the national debt and how to pay it off.
a dívida nacional e como pagá-la.
For questions 27 through 30, choose the best answer in
accordance with Text 3.
Para as questões 27 a 30, escolha a melhor resposta
de acordo com o Texto 3.
Text 3 Rio+20: reasons to be cheerful
Texto 3 Rio +20: razões para estar alegre
Read the commentaries from Rio+20, and you'd think
a global disaster had taken place. The UN multilateral
system is said to be in crisis. Pundits and NGOs
complain that it was "the greatest failure of collective
leadership since the first world war", "a bleak day, a
disastrous meeting" and "a massive waste of time and
money".
Leia os comentários da Rio +20, e você poderia
pensar que um desastre global tinha ocorrido. Dizem
que o sistema multilateral das Nações Unidas está em
crise. Especialistas e ONGs se queixam de que foi "o
maior fracasso da liderança coletiva desde a Primeira
Guerra Mundial", "um dia triste, um encontro
desastroso" e "um enorme desperdício de tempo e
dinheiro".
Perspective, please. Reaction after the 1992 Rio
summit was uncannily similar. Countries passed then
what now seem far-sighted treaties and embedded a
slew of aspirations and commitments into international
documents – but NGOs and journalists were still
distraught. In short, just like Rio 2012, the meeting was

14. said to be a dismal failure of governments to co-
operate.
Perspectiva, por favor. A reação depois da
conferência Rio 1992 foi estranhamente similar. Países
passaram então o que agora parecem tratados
clarividentes e incorporados uma série de aspirações
e compromissos em documentos internacionais - mas
as ONGs e jornalistas ainda estavam perturbados. Em
suma, tal como a Rio 2012, a reunião foi considerada
um triste fracasso dos governos em cooperar.
I was pretty downhearted then, too. So when I
returned I went to see Richard Sandbrook, a
legendary environmental activist who cofounded
Friends of the Earth, and profoundly influenced a
generation of governments, business leaders and
NGOs before he died in 2005.
Sandbrook made the point that NGOs always scream
blue murder because it is their job to push
governments and that UN conferences must
disappoint because all views have to be
accommodated. Change, he said, does not happen
in a few days' intense negotiation.
It is a long, muddled, cultural process that cannot
come from a UN meeting.Real change comes from
stronger institutions, better publicinformation, promises
being kept, the exchange of views, pressure from
below, and events that make people see the world
differently.
Eu estava muito desanimado depois, também. Então,
quando voltei, fui ver Richard Sandbrook, um lendário
ativista ambiental que cofundou a Amigos da Terra, e
influenciou profundamente uma geração de
governos, líderes empresariais e ONGs antes de morrer
em 2005.

15. Sandbrook argumentou que ONGs sempre “fazem
barulho” porque é o seu trabalho pressionar os
governos e que as conferências da ONU devem
decepcionar porque todos os pontos de vista têm
que ser acomodados. Mudança, segundo ele, não
acontece em intensa negociação de alguns dias. É
um longo, confuso processo cultural, que não pode vir
de uma reunião da ONU. A mudança real vem de
instituições mais fortes, melhor informação ao público,
promessas sendo cumpridas, da troca de visões, da
pressão que vem de baixo e
de eventos que fazem as pessoas verem o mundo de
forma diferente.
Vast growth in global environmental awareness has
taken place in the past 20 years, and is bound to grow
in the next 20.
Um enorme crescimento na consciência ambiental
global tem ocorrido nos últimos 20 anos, e está
destinada a crescer nos próximos 20.
[From The Guardian PovertyMatters blog- adapted]
27- According to the text, the general reaction to the
Rio+20 Conference was
De acordo com o texto, a reação geral para a
Conferência Rio +20 foi
a) generally optimistic.
geralmente otimista.
b) absolutely singular.
absolutamente singular.
c) relatively cheerful.
relativamente alegre.
d) extremely gloomy.

16. extremamente sombria.
e) remarkably sanguine.
notavelmente otimista.
28- The author of the article believes that immediately
after the 1992 environmental conference
O autor do artigo acredita que imediatamente após
a conferência ambiental de 1992
a) his only hope was to visit a famous environmentalist.
sua única esperança era visitar um famoso
ambientalista.
b) the response to the event was much the same as
now.
a resposta ao evento foi a mesma que agora.
c) the United Nations failed to foster any agreements.
as Nações Unidas não promoveram qualquer acordo.
d) everybody praised the far-sighted accords
reached.
todo mundo elogiou os acordos de longo alcance
atingidos.
e) the climate began to change all around the world.
o clima começou a mudar em todo o mundo.
29- The main aim of the third paragraph is to report on
O objetivo principal do terceiro parágrafo é relatar
a) the views of a well-known environmentalist on how
change occurs.
os pontos de vista de um ambientalista conhecido
sobre como a mudança ocorre.
b) the failure of the UN to achieve any significant
results in 1992.
o fracasso da ONU em alcançar resultados
significativos em 1992.

17. c) the life and work of a late-lamented UN
environmental activist.
a vida e obra de um saudoso ativista ambiental da
ONU.
d) he author's despondent mood in 1992 and the
reasons for it.
humor desanimado do autor em 1992 e as razões
para isso.
e) the similarities between the conference results in
2012 and 1992.
as semelhanças entre os resultados da conferência
de 2012 e 1992.
30- The expression "scream blue murder" in paragraph
3 line 5 means
A expressão "scream blue murder" na linha 5 do
parágrafo 3 significa
a) feel severely threatened.
se sentir severamente ameaçado.
b) call out for protection.
pedir proteção.
c) commit environnemental crimes.
cometer crimes ambientais.
d) shout about their mistreatment.
gritar sobre maus tratos.
e) raise an indignant outcry.
levantar um clamor indignado.