Questões de Inglês

Question 24 refer to the following text:

10 Steps to Export from China via Shipping


To illustrate the steps, here is a general process for
exporting from China by ship. It involves four parties: your
Supplier, the Shipping Agent, the Customs Agent, the
government’s Export Customs Authority.



1. When the supplier of your product has fi nished

manufacturing your goods, he needs to contact a

Shipping Agent.

2. The Shipping Agent books space on a shipping

vessel.

3. The supplier provides the necessary documents to

the Customs Agent and delivers the goods to the

container terminal.

4. The Customs Agent passes the documents to the

Exports Customs Authority and pays for the export
duties on behalf of the supplier.

5. The Export Customs Authority may audit the goods

to validate the contents according to the documents.

6. If the goods are approved, the Customs Authority

issues Clearance Papers to the Customs Agent.

7. Once approved, the container is sealed and loaded

onto the shipping vessel.

8. After the vessel has departed, the Shipping Agent

receives the shipment Bill of Lading which is a

shipment’s receipt.

9. The Shipping Agent passes the Bill of Lading to the

supplier of your goods.

10. The supplier can now apply to get a refund for the

Value Added Tax at a National Chinese Tax Bureau.

(Source: http://www.import-from-china-business.com/china-export-process.html (slightly
adapted))

In the text, the custom agent"s responsibilities include

a) auditing the goods for content validation.
b) the delivery of the goods to the port.
c) reserving space for the goods on a ship.
d) facilitating the clearance of the goods for export.
e) issuing clearance documents on behalf of the client.

A resposta correta é:

Question 27 refer to the following passage:

Banana war ends after 20 years


An international trade dispute over bananas dating back
two decades has fi nally been settled. The European Union
and 10 Latin American countries signed an agreement
to formally end eight separate World Trade Organization
(WTO) cases. The head of the WTO, Pascal Lamy, called it
a truly historic moment.

The formal agreement followed the EU agreeing in
December 2009 to gradually reduce the tariffs on Latin
American bananas. Latin American banana exporters had
long protested against EU tariffs designed to protect small
growers in former European colonies in Africa and the
Caribbean.

"After so many twists and turns, these complicated and
politically contentious disputes can fi nally be put to bed,"
Mr Lamy said. "It has taken so long that quite a few
people who worked on the cases, both in the secretariat
and in member governments have retired long ago." The
December 2009 agreement involved the EU reducing its
tariffs on imported bananas from 176 euros per tonne to
114 euros per tonne within eight years.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20263308)

The banana trade dispute mentioned in the text

a) lasted well over twenty years.
b) relaxed EU-Latin America trade relations.
c) came to an end thanks to Pascal Lamy.
d) involved more than half a dozen cases.
e) was celebrated by WTO authorities.

A resposta correta é:

Another one bites the dust

Source: www.economist.com

Apr 27th, 2012 (Adapted)


Less than three months after it took office, Romania´s government has fallen. The centre-right administration lost a no-confidence vote filed by the left-wing opposition. When the motion was originally filed few thought the government was in danger. But in recent weeks it has been weakened by a series of defections.
“Today there was justice,” celebrated Victor Ponta, leader of the centre-left Social-Liberal Union (USL), after securing 235 votes in favour of his motion, four more than he needed. “We don´t want any more dubious firms, no more selling under the market price and huge bribes,” he said in a five-hour long debate that preceded the vote.
Traian Basescu, the president and main political player in Romania, proposed Mr Ponta as prime minister back in February when the previous government, led by Emil Boc, resigned after three weeks of street protests denouncing party cronyism, incompetence and harsh austerity measures. Mr Ponta refused, but now he seems more willing to step in thanks to the fair-weather politicians who have flocked to his party from the centre-right.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), which began an official visit to Romania earlier this week to review the country´s performance linked to a 5 billion euro credit line it was granted last year, announced it would suspend its mission until a new government is in place. That may not take long. But with Romanian governments showing the longevity of mayflies, and the European Union (EU) weary of a country that seems unable or unwilling to make serious progress on the corruption problems that continue to plague it five years after it was accepted into the club, it will take a good deal longer for Romania to acquire the clout that should come naturally to an EU country with 22m people.



According to paragraph 1, Romania´s government

a) is on the verge of taking office.
b) has been defeated.
c) is likely to fall.
d) has strengthened its political support.
e) will leave office in three months.

A resposta correta é:

Question 27 refer to the following passage:

Banana war ends after 20 years


An international trade dispute over bananas dating back
two decades has fi nally been settled. The European Union
and 10 Latin American countries signed an agreement
to formally end eight separate World Trade Organization
(WTO) cases. The head of the WTO, Pascal Lamy, called it
a truly historic moment.

The formal agreement followed the EU agreeing in
December 2009 to gradually reduce the tariffs on Latin
American bananas. Latin American banana exporters had
long protested against EU tariffs designed to protect small
growers in former European colonies in Africa and the
Caribbean.

"After so many twists and turns, these complicated and
politically contentious disputes can fi nally be put to bed,"
Mr Lamy said. "It has taken so long that quite a few
people who worked on the cases, both in the secretariat
and in member governments have retired long ago." The
December 2009 agreement involved the EU reducing its
tariffs on imported bananas from 176 euros per tonne to
114 euros per tonne within eight years.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20263308)

At the center of the dispute was Latin American growers" discontent about

a) reduced tariffs on their produce.
b) the low price paid on their bananas.
c) a formal agreement by the EU in 2009.
d) high EU tariffs on Caribbean produce.
e) special treatment to growers in former European colonies.

A resposta correta é:

Another one bites the dust

Source: www.economist.com

Apr 27th, 2012 (Adapted)


Less than three months after it took office, Romania´s government has fallen. The centre-right administration lost a no-confidence vote filed by the left-wing opposition. When the motion was originally filed few thought the government was in danger. But in recent weeks it has been weakened by a series of defections.
“Today there was justice,” celebrated Victor Ponta, leader of the centre-left Social-Liberal Union (USL), after securing 235 votes in favour of his motion, four more than he needed. “We don´t want any more dubious firms, no more selling under the market price and huge bribes,” he said in a five-hour long debate that preceded the vote.
Traian Basescu, the president and main political player in Romania, proposed Mr Ponta as prime minister back in February when the previous government, led by Emil Boc, resigned after three weeks of street protests denouncing party cronyism, incompetence and harsh austerity measures. Mr Ponta refused, but now he seems more willing to step in thanks to the fair-weather politicians who have flocked to his party from the centre-right.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), which began an official visit to Romania earlier this week to review the country´s performance linked to a 5 billion euro credit line it was granted last year, announced it would suspend its mission until a new government is in place. That may not take long. But with Romanian governments showing the longevity of mayflies, and the European Union (EU) weary of a country that seems unable or unwilling to make serious progress on the corruption problems that continue to plague it five years after it was accepted into the club, it will take a good deal longer for Romania to acquire the clout that should come naturally to an EU country with 22m people.



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

a) contentment.
b) resentment.
c) rage.
d) hopelessness.
e) disappointment.

A resposta correta é:

Question 27 refer to the following passage:

Banana war ends after 20 years


An international trade dispute over bananas dating back
two decades has fi nally been settled. The European Union
and 10 Latin American countries signed an agreement
to formally end eight separate World Trade Organization
(WTO) cases. The head of the WTO, Pascal Lamy, called it
a truly historic moment.

The formal agreement followed the EU agreeing in
December 2009 to gradually reduce the tariffs on Latin
American bananas. Latin American banana exporters had
long protested against EU tariffs designed to protect small
growers in former European colonies in Africa and the
Caribbean.

"After so many twists and turns, these complicated and
politically contentious disputes can fi nally be put to bed,"
Mr Lamy said. "It has taken so long that quite a few
people who worked on the cases, both in the secretariat
and in member governments have retired long ago." The
December 2009 agreement involved the EU reducing its
tariffs on imported bananas from 176 euros per tonne to
114 euros per tonne within eight years.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20263308)

The expression "twists and turns" (paragraph 3, line 1) suggests the process was

a) linear.
b) sinuous.
c) smooth.
d) uninterrupted.
e) irrational.

A resposta correta é:

Another one bites the dust

Source: www.economist.com

Apr 27th, 2012 (Adapted)


Less than three months after it took office, Romania´s government has fallen. The centre-right administration lost a no-confidence vote filed by the left-wing opposition. When the motion was originally filed few thought the government was in danger. But in recent weeks it has been weakened by a series of defections.
“Today there was justice,” celebrated Victor Ponta, leader of the centre-left Social-Liberal Union (USL), after securing 235 votes in favour of his motion, four more than he needed. “We don´t want any more dubious firms, no more selling under the market price and huge bribes,” he said in a five-hour long debate that preceded the vote.
Traian Basescu, the president and main political player in Romania, proposed Mr Ponta as prime minister back in February when the previous government, led by Emil Boc, resigned after three weeks of street protests denouncing party cronyism, incompetence and harsh austerity measures. Mr Ponta refused, but now he seems more willing to step in thanks to the fair-weather politicians who have flocked to his party from the centre-right.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), which began an official visit to Romania earlier this week to review the country´s performance linked to a 5 billion euro credit line it was granted last year, announced it would suspend its mission until a new government is in place. That may not take long. But with Romanian governments showing the longevity of mayflies, and the European Union (EU) weary of a country that seems unable or unwilling to make serious progress on the corruption problems that continue to plague it five years after it was accepted into the club, it will take a good deal longer for Romania to acquire the clout that should come naturally to an EU country with 22m people.



According to paragraph 3, Mr Ponta

a) took office as prime minister in February.
b) unfortunately resigned as prime minister.
c) may soon join a centre-right party.
d) might still run for a political post.
e) led decisive street protests for weeks.

A resposta correta é:

Question 27 refer to the following passage:

Banana war ends after 20 years


An international trade dispute over bananas dating back
two decades has fi nally been settled. The European Union
and 10 Latin American countries signed an agreement
to formally end eight separate World Trade Organization
(WTO) cases. The head of the WTO, Pascal Lamy, called it
a truly historic moment.

The formal agreement followed the EU agreeing in
December 2009 to gradually reduce the tariffs on Latin
American bananas. Latin American banana exporters had
long protested against EU tariffs designed to protect small
growers in former European colonies in Africa and the
Caribbean.

"After so many twists and turns, these complicated and
politically contentious disputes can fi nally be put to bed,"
Mr Lamy said. "It has taken so long that quite a few
people who worked on the cases, both in the secretariat
and in member governments have retired long ago." The
December 2009 agreement involved the EU reducing its
tariffs on imported bananas from 176 euros per tonne to
114 euros per tonne within eight years.

(Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20263308)

The conditions agreed upon mean that Latin American banana growers will

a) receive only 114 euros per tonne of goods sold.
b) have retired by the time the new terms come into force.
c) ultimately pay 62 euros/tonne less on tariffs.
d) have to wait 8 years for the tariff reductions to begin.
e) see their produce sold at 176 euros per tonne in eight years.

A resposta correta é:

Another one bites the dust

Source: www.economist.com

Apr 27th, 2012 (Adapted)


Less than three months after it took office, Romania´s government has fallen. The centre-right administration lost a no-confidence vote filed by the left-wing opposition. When the motion was originally filed few thought the government was in danger. But in recent weeks it has been weakened by a series of defections.
“Today there was justice,” celebrated Victor Ponta, leader of the centre-left Social-Liberal Union (USL), after securing 235 votes in favour of his motion, four more than he needed. “We don´t want any more dubious firms, no more selling under the market price and huge bribes,” he said in a five-hour long debate that preceded the vote.
Traian Basescu, the president and main political player in Romania, proposed Mr Ponta as prime minister back in February when the previous government, led by Emil Boc, resigned after three weeks of street protests denouncing party cronyism, incompetence and harsh austerity measures. Mr Ponta refused, but now he seems more willing to step in thanks to the fair-weather politicians who have flocked to his party from the centre-right.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), which began an official visit to Romania earlier this week to review the country´s performance linked to a 5 billion euro credit line it was granted last year, announced it would suspend its mission until a new government is in place. That may not take long. But with Romanian governments showing the longevity of mayflies, and the European Union (EU) weary of a country that seems unable or unwilling to make serious progress on the corruption problems that continue to plague it five years after it was accepted into the club, it will take a good deal longer for Romania to acquire the clout that should come naturally to an EU country with 22m people.



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

a) hopeful.
b) not certain.
c) very tired.
d) quite optimistic.
e) rather doubtful.

A resposta correta é:

Facing headwinds, Dilma changes course

Source: www.economist.com (Adapted )

Aug 18th, 2012


The government announces plans to privatise infrastructure, and disappoints striking bureaucrats. In recent years Brazil"s government has been able to avoid tough spending choices. Faster economic growth and falling tax evasion have translated into steadily rising revenues, allowing the federal government to hire more workers and pay them more, as well as to boost pensions and social transfers. But the fat times are over. In 2011 economic growth was only 2.7%; this year 2% looks optimistic. Tax revenues are rising only a little faster than inflation. The government can no longer satisfy everyone.
The noisiest demands come from public-sector workers. Teachers at federal universities have been on strike for three months; they have recently been joined by federal police, tax officials and staff at some regulatory agencies. The strikers"demands would swell the government"s salary bill by up to 50%; inflation is running at 5.2%.



According to paragraph 1,

a) infrastructure has been privatized.
b) tough spending choices have been made.
c) faster economic growth might come about this year.
d) tax evasion has been decreasing.
e) tax revenues could have risen.

A resposta correta é: