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Ano: 2009
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Q191551
Inglês
Read the text below. Why was this Army soldier in eastern Afghanistan praised by the Defense Secretary?
GATES HAILS SOLDIER SNAPPED IN PINK BOXER SHORTS
Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday praised an Army soldier in eastern Afghanistan who drew media attention this month after rushing to defend his post from attack while wearing pink boxer shorts and flip-flops, Reuters reported. Gates said in prepared remarks that he wants to meet the soldier and shake his hand the next time he visits Afghanistan.
"Any soldier who goes into battle against the Taliban in pink boxers and flip-flops has a special kind of courage, " Gates said in a speech to be delivered in New York. "I can only wonder about the impact on the Taliban. Just imagine seeing that: a guy in pink boxers and flip-flops has you in his cross-hairs. What an incredible innovation in psychological warfare, " he said.
Army Specialist Zachary Boyd, 19, of Fort Worth, Texas, rushed from his sleeping quarters on May 11 to join fellow platoon members at a base in Afghanistan's Kunar Province after the unit came under fire from Taliban positions. A news photographer was on hand to record the image of Boyd standing at a makeshift rampart in helmet, body armor, red T-shirt and boxers emblazoned with the message: "I love NY". When the image wound up on the front page of the New York Times, Boyd told his parents he might lose his job if President Obama saw him out of uniform.
(Adapted from http: / /www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,521138,00.html)
This Army soldier in eastern Afghanistan was praised by the Defense Secretary. . .
GATES HAILS SOLDIER SNAPPED IN PINK BOXER SHORTS
Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday praised an Army soldier in eastern Afghanistan who drew media attention this month after rushing to defend his post from attack while wearing pink boxer shorts and flip-flops, Reuters reported. Gates said in prepared remarks that he wants to meet the soldier and shake his hand the next time he visits Afghanistan.
"Any soldier who goes into battle against the Taliban in pink boxers and flip-flops has a special kind of courage, " Gates said in a speech to be delivered in New York. "I can only wonder about the impact on the Taliban. Just imagine seeing that: a guy in pink boxers and flip-flops has you in his cross-hairs. What an incredible innovation in psychological warfare, " he said.
Army Specialist Zachary Boyd, 19, of Fort Worth, Texas, rushed from his sleeping quarters on May 11 to join fellow platoon members at a base in Afghanistan's Kunar Province after the unit came under fire from Taliban positions. A news photographer was on hand to record the image of Boyd standing at a makeshift rampart in helmet, body armor, red T-shirt and boxers emblazoned with the message: "I love NY". When the image wound up on the front page of the New York Times, Boyd told his parents he might lose his job if President Obama saw him out of uniform.
(Adapted from http: / /www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,521138,00.html)
This Army soldier in eastern Afghanistan was praised by the Defense Secretary. . .
Ano: 2009
Banca:
Marinha
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ESCOLA NAVAL
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Q191550
Inglês
Texto associado
CLIMATE CHANGE WILL DESTROY US
Climate change over the next 20 years could result in a
global catastrophe costing millions of lives in wars and natural
disasters.
A secret report, suppressed by US defense chiefs and
obtained by The Observer, warns that major European cities will
be sunk beneath rising seas as Britain is plunged into a
'Siberian' climate by 2020. Nuclear conflict, mega-droughts,
famine and widespread rioting will erupt across the world.
The document predicts that abrupt climate change could bring
the planet to the edge of anarchy as countries develop a nuclear
threat to defend and secure dwindling food, water and energy
supplies. The threat to global stability vastly eclipses that of
terrorism, say the few experts privy to its contents.
'Disruption and conflict will be endemic features of life,'
concludes the Pentagon analysis. 'Once again, warfare would
define human life.'
(Adapted fromhttp: / /www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/ story/0,12374,1153530,00.html)
Climate change over the next 20 years could result in a
global catastrophe costing millions of lives in wars and natural
disasters.
A secret report, suppressed by US defense chiefs and
obtained by The Observer, warns that major European cities will
be sunk beneath rising seas as Britain is plunged into a
'Siberian' climate by 2020. Nuclear conflict, mega-droughts,
famine and widespread rioting will erupt across the world.
The document predicts that abrupt climate change could bring
the planet to the edge of anarchy as countries develop a nuclear
threat to defend and secure dwindling food, water and energy
supplies. The threat to global stability vastly eclipses that of
terrorism, say the few experts privy to its contents.
'Disruption and conflict will be endemic features of life,'
concludes the Pentagon analysis. 'Once again, warfare would
define human life.'
(Adapted fromhttp: / /www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/ story/0,12374,1153530,00.html)
Considering the text, what does the word "dwindling" mean in this extract?
" (...) countries develop a nuclear threat to defend and secure dwindling food, water and energy supplies."
" (...) countries develop a nuclear threat to defend and secure dwindling food, water and energy supplies."
Ano: 2009
Banca:
Marinha
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ESCOLA NAVAL
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Q191549
Inglês
Texto associado
CLIMATE CHANGE WILL DESTROY US
Climate change over the next 20 years could result in a
global catastrophe costing millions of lives in wars and natural
disasters.
A secret report, suppressed by US defense chiefs and
obtained by The Observer, warns that major European cities will
be sunk beneath rising seas as Britain is plunged into a
'Siberian' climate by 2020. Nuclear conflict, mega-droughts,
famine and widespread rioting will erupt across the world.
The document predicts that abrupt climate change could bring
the planet to the edge of anarchy as countries develop a nuclear
threat to defend and secure dwindling food, water and energy
supplies. The threat to global stability vastly eclipses that of
terrorism, say the few experts privy to its contents.
'Disruption and conflict will be endemic features of life,'
concludes the Pentagon analysis. 'Once again, warfare would
define human life.'
(Adapted fromhttp: / /www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/ story/0,12374,1153530,00.html)
Climate change over the next 20 years could result in a
global catastrophe costing millions of lives in wars and natural
disasters.
A secret report, suppressed by US defense chiefs and
obtained by The Observer, warns that major European cities will
be sunk beneath rising seas as Britain is plunged into a
'Siberian' climate by 2020. Nuclear conflict, mega-droughts,
famine and widespread rioting will erupt across the world.
The document predicts that abrupt climate change could bring
the planet to the edge of anarchy as countries develop a nuclear
threat to defend and secure dwindling food, water and energy
supplies. The threat to global stability vastly eclipses that of
terrorism, say the few experts privy to its contents.
'Disruption and conflict will be endemic features of life,'
concludes the Pentagon analysis. 'Once again, warfare would
define human life.'
(Adapted fromhttp: / /www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/ story/0,12374,1153530,00.html)
What is NOT true according to the text?
Ano: 2009
Banca:
Marinha
Órgão:
ESCOLA NAVAL
Prova:
Marinha - 2009 - ESCOLA NAVAL - Aspirante - 2º Dia |
Q191548
Inglês
Texto associado
CLIMATE CHANGE WILL DESTROY US
Climate change over the next 20 years could result in a
global catastrophe costing millions of lives in wars and natural
disasters.
A secret report, suppressed by US defense chiefs and
obtained by The Observer, warns that major European cities will
be sunk beneath rising seas as Britain is plunged into a
'Siberian' climate by 2020. Nuclear conflict, mega-droughts,
famine and widespread rioting will erupt across the world.
The document predicts that abrupt climate change could bring
the planet to the edge of anarchy as countries develop a nuclear
threat to defend and secure dwindling food, water and energy
supplies. The threat to global stability vastly eclipses that of
terrorism, say the few experts privy to its contents.
'Disruption and conflict will be endemic features of life,'
concludes the Pentagon analysis. 'Once again, warfare would
define human life.'
(Adapted fromhttp: / /www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/ story/0,12374,1153530,00.html)
Climate change over the next 20 years could result in a
global catastrophe costing millions of lives in wars and natural
disasters.
A secret report, suppressed by US defense chiefs and
obtained by The Observer, warns that major European cities will
be sunk beneath rising seas as Britain is plunged into a
'Siberian' climate by 2020. Nuclear conflict, mega-droughts,
famine and widespread rioting will erupt across the world.
The document predicts that abrupt climate change could bring
the planet to the edge of anarchy as countries develop a nuclear
threat to defend and secure dwindling food, water and energy
supplies. The threat to global stability vastly eclipses that of
terrorism, say the few experts privy to its contents.
'Disruption and conflict will be endemic features of life,'
concludes the Pentagon analysis. 'Once again, warfare would
define human life.'
(Adapted fromhttp: / /www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/ story/0,12374,1153530,00.html)
According to the text above, what will be the result of climate change?
Ano: 2009
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Marinha
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Q191547
Inglês
Texto associado
CULLING PIGS IN FLU FIGHT, EGYPT ANGERS HERDERS AND DISMAYS U.N.
Cairo -- Egypt has begun forcibly slaughtering the country's
pig herds as a precaution against swine flu, a move that the
United Nations described as "a real mistake" and one that is
prompting anger among the country's pig farmers.
The decision, announced Wednesday, is already adding new
strains to the tense relations between Egypt's majority Muslims
and its Coptic Christians. Most of Egypt's pig farmers are
Christians, and some accuse the government of using swine flu
fears to punish them economically.
(Adaptedfromhttp: / /www.nytimes.com/ 2009/05/01/health/Olegypt.html)
Cairo -- Egypt has begun forcibly slaughtering the country's
pig herds as a precaution against swine flu, a move that the
United Nations described as "a real mistake" and one that is
prompting anger among the country's pig farmers.
The decision, announced Wednesday, is already adding new
strains to the tense relations between Egypt's majority Muslims
and its Coptic Christians. Most of Egypt's pig farmers are
Christians, and some accuse the government of using swine flu
fears to punish them economically.
(Adaptedfromhttp: / /www.nytimes.com/ 2009/05/01/health/Olegypt.html)
The word "prompting" in this extract from the first paragraph " (...) and one that is prompting anger among the country's pig farmers." has the same meaning as:
Ano: 2009
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Marinha
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Q191546
Inglês
Texto associado
CULLING PIGS IN FLU FIGHT, EGYPT ANGERS HERDERS AND DISMAYS U.N.
Cairo -- Egypt has begun forcibly slaughtering the country's
pig herds as a precaution against swine flu, a move that the
United Nations described as "a real mistake" and one that is
prompting anger among the country's pig farmers.
The decision, announced Wednesday, is already adding new
strains to the tense relations between Egypt's majority Muslims
and its Coptic Christians. Most of Egypt's pig farmers are
Christians, and some accuse the government of using swine flu
fears to punish them economically.
(Adaptedfromhttp: / /www.nytimes.com/ 2009/05/01/health/Olegypt.html)
Cairo -- Egypt has begun forcibly slaughtering the country's
pig herds as a precaution against swine flu, a move that the
United Nations described as "a real mistake" and one that is
prompting anger among the country's pig farmers.
The decision, announced Wednesday, is already adding new
strains to the tense relations between Egypt's majority Muslims
and its Coptic Christians. Most of Egypt's pig farmers are
Christians, and some accuse the government of using swine flu
fears to punish them economically.
(Adaptedfromhttp: / /www.nytimes.com/ 2009/05/01/health/Olegypt.html)
Which is the best alternative considering some of the statements are true (T) and others are false (F)?
I - The action Egypt has taken against the swine flu increased the conflict between Muslims and Christians.
II - The action Egypt has taken against the swine flu caused anger among pig farmers.
III - The U.N. considered the swine flu a real mistake.
IV - The U.N. supported the decision taken by Egypt.
V - The population of Egypt is mostly Muslims.
VI - The government wants to punish the Egyptians.
The best alternative is
I - The action Egypt has taken against the swine flu increased the conflict between Muslims and Christians.
II - The action Egypt has taken against the swine flu caused anger among pig farmers.
III - The U.N. considered the swine flu a real mistake.
IV - The U.N. supported the decision taken by Egypt.
V - The population of Egypt is mostly Muslims.
VI - The government wants to punish the Egyptians.
The best alternative is
Ano: 2009
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Q191545
Inglês
Texto associado
NEW CREDIT CARD LIMITATIONS IN THE US
Credit card companies in the US will soon be bound by new restrictions on their ability to charge fees, or raise interest rates on existing borrowings.
The bill is designed to protect credit card users from unexpected fees or increases to their interest rates.
The US government has been concerned to tighten its regulation of the banking system in the light of the credit crunch and banking crisis.
"This cements a victory for every American consumer who has ever suffered at the hands of the credit card industry, " said Senator Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate banking committee.
Americans currently owe nearly $1 trillion on their credit cards. The US government has been concerned to tighten its regulation of the banking system in the light of the credit crunch and banking crisis.
(Adapted from http: / /news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/ 8063108.stm)
Credit card companies in the US will soon be bound by new restrictions on their ability to charge fees, or raise interest rates on existing borrowings.
The bill is designed to protect credit card users from unexpected fees or increases to their interest rates.
The US government has been concerned to tighten its regulation of the banking system in the light of the credit crunch and banking crisis.
"This cements a victory for every American consumer who has ever suffered at the hands of the credit card industry, " said Senator Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate banking committee.
Americans currently owe nearly $1 trillion on their credit cards. The US government has been concerned to tighten its regulation of the banking system in the light of the credit crunch and banking crisis.
(Adapted from http: / /news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/ 8063108.stm)
Read the text below. Why has the US government changed credit card regulations?
Ano: 2009
Banca:
Marinha
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ESCOLA NAVAL
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Q191544
Inglês
Texto associado
OBAMA SIGNALS MORE ACTIVE RESPONSE TO PIRACY
The rescue of Captain Phillips drew widespread praise for the Navy and Mr. Obama, but some experts warned that it could escalate the campaign by Somali pirates, who have vowed to take revenge on Americans and are holding more than 200 hostages from other countries.
Mr. Obama praised Captain Phillips for his "courage and leadership and selfless concern for his crew, " and he said he was "very proud" of the Navy and other American agencies involved in the operation.
(Adapted fromhttp:/ /www.nytimes.com/2009/ 04/ 14/world/africa/14pirates.html?_r-1)
The rescue of Captain Phillips drew widespread praise for the Navy and Mr. Obama, but some experts warned that it could escalate the campaign by Somali pirates, who have vowed to take revenge on Americans and are holding more than 200 hostages from other countries.
Mr. Obama praised Captain Phillips for his "courage and leadership and selfless concern for his crew, " and he said he was "very proud" of the Navy and other American agencies involved in the operation.
(Adapted fromhttp:/ /www.nytimes.com/2009/ 04/ 14/world/africa/14pirates.html?_r-1)
Which alternative below is NOT CORRECT, based on this text?
Ano: 2009
Banca:
Exército
Órgão:
EsFCEx
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Q175817
Inglês
From a constructivist perspective, motivation is seen as the result of:
Ano: 2009
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Q175815
Inglês
According to contrastive analysis hypothesis (CAH), second language learners:
Ano: 2009
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Exército
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EsFCEx
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Q175814
Inglês
Which of the hypothesis below discusses the role of the zone of proximal development as part of second language acquisition?
Ano: 2009
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Exército
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EsFCEx
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EsFCEx - 2009 - EsFCEx - Oficial - Conhecimentos Gerais |
Q172502
Inglês
On line 11, the word “pursue” means:
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EsFCEx
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Q172501
Inglês
According to the text, the Indians:
Ano: 2006
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Marinha
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DPC - Marinha
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Q2197006
Inglês
According to International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 – COLREG, while underway in a fog you
hear a signal of three strokes of a bell, a rapid ringing of the bell, and three more strokes of the bell. This signal is
made by a vessel __________.
Ano: 2006
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Q2196991
Inglês
Captain Crenshaw, in his book ”Naval Shiphandling”, states that “Shiphandling is the art of handling the velocities of a
ship”. So, a pilot uses forces of engines, propellers, rudders, the wind and the tide, lines, tugs and anchors to control
the velocities of a ship.
One of the most important sources of force on a ship is her own propeller and the pilot must understand the action of a propeller in order to be able to predict its action on ship.
A propeller produces side forces in addition to thrust along the propeller shaft. A ship can rotates to starboard or port as function of these side forces.
Pilot Antonio is studying propeller side force, on a single right-hand screw propeller, and knows that it can be broken down in four parts: following wake effect, inclination effect, helical discharge effect and shallow submergence effect. Antonio wrote the following consideration:
I) The following wake effect produces a net force tending to move the stern to right and cause the ship to veer to the port.
II) The inclination effect is net effect that tends to twist the ship to the right.
III) The shallow submergence effect tends the stern to starboard and cause the ship to veer to the left.
IV) The helical discharge effect tends to turn the ship to the right.
From the list of Antonio is correct to affirm, according to the book “Naval Shiphandling”, that:
One of the most important sources of force on a ship is her own propeller and the pilot must understand the action of a propeller in order to be able to predict its action on ship.
A propeller produces side forces in addition to thrust along the propeller shaft. A ship can rotates to starboard or port as function of these side forces.
Pilot Antonio is studying propeller side force, on a single right-hand screw propeller, and knows that it can be broken down in four parts: following wake effect, inclination effect, helical discharge effect and shallow submergence effect. Antonio wrote the following consideration:
I) The following wake effect produces a net force tending to move the stern to right and cause the ship to veer to the port.
II) The inclination effect is net effect that tends to twist the ship to the right.
III) The shallow submergence effect tends the stern to starboard and cause the ship to veer to the left.
IV) The helical discharge effect tends to turn the ship to the right.
From the list of Antonio is correct to affirm, according to the book “Naval Shiphandling”, that:
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