UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO CEAR

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CASA DE CULTURA BRITNICA

SELEO CURSOS AVANADOS / 2007.2 CAE

NOME DO CANDIDATO: _____________________________________________________________ N. Inscrio _____

PART I READING COMPREHENSION

Read the following passage carefully. For questions 1-10, choose the alternative (A, B, C or D) which is the most appropriate on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.Before the Apollo lunar explorations, scientists possessed three competing theories for the origin of the moon. In the first, the fission theory, the early moon had spun off from Earth, leaving the Pacific basin as a scar. A second theory conceived of the moon as a small wandering planet that had passed too close and had been captured by Earths gravity. And a third theory suggested the moon and Earth might in actual fact be sisters, both accumulating and evolving as separate planetary bodies in the same sphere.Then the analysis of the age and composition of lunar rocks retrieved by Apollo astronauts forced scientists to abandon those theories in favour of a new one: the giant impact theory or, as it is sometimes called, the Big Whack theory.

According to this theory, now the accepted wisdom in planetary science, a massive object knocked Earth sideways some 4.5 billion years ago, during the heavy bombardment of planets and planetary fragments in the solar systems formative period. The collision scattered crust debris that later coalesced in orbit to form the moon. Scientists at Harvard even calculated that the objects that had collided with Earth must have been as massive as Mars.Now scientists think this theory seriously underestimates how big the object would have to have been to strike Earth with sufficient force to generate the volume of debris required to create the moon. Their computer modelling indicated that such an object must have been at least 2.5 to 3 times the mass of Mars. The diameter of Earth is almost twice that of Mars and four times that of the moon. But the mass of Earth is 10 times that of Mars; any object three times as massive as Mars would thus have had about one-third the mass of Earth. Scientists say the computer model indicated that the collision had probably occurred somewhere between the current orbits of Earth and Mars. A wayward planet and Earth probably struck each other glancing blows. The impact could have vaporized parts of the other planet as well as the upper layers of Earths crust and mantle, scattering the material into Earths orbit. The material would have spread into a gaseous disk, and would then have formed several small, extremely hot moonlets, which eventually coalesced into the single, large moon seen today. However, doubts still remain. The size of the colliding body proposed by some researchers would have provided enough material for the moon, but the force of the impact would have left Earth spinning too rapidly. Other research suggests the impact would have produced the correct initial spin for Earth but not enough lunar material. Research continues.1.What is the topic of the passage?

a)The origin of the planetary system.

c)The origin of the moon.

b)The origin of Mars.

d)The origin of Earth.

2.What is the only TRUE statement according to the passage?a)Even today scientists are inclined to believe that the moon and Earth might be sisters which evolved as separate planetary bodies in the same sphere.b)The moon was believed to be a tiny travelling planet which was attracted by Earths gravity remaining thus in the same sphere.c)Harvard scientists stated that Mars must have collided with Earth some 4.5 billion years ago.d)A wayward planet and Earth collided and the force of the impact left Earth spinning much faster than before.3.Before astronauts started exploring the moon

a)no one had ever thought of how it might have originated.

b)there were endless plausible theories to explain its origin.

c)scientists had already been trying to explain its origin.

d)scientists had only been keen on explaining the Big Whack.

4.What, according to the fission theory, might have been the process that created the moon?

a)The early moon might have been a planet knocked out of orbit.

b)The early moon might have whirled off from Earth.

c)Earth might have split off from the moon.

d)The early moon might have originated from Mars.

5.What is the meaning of the term Big Whack (line 7)?

a)The bouncing of planets off one another in a planetary storm.

b)When Earth collided with planetary fragments to form the moon.

c)When Mars collided with Earth in a planetary storm which then created the moon.

d)An expression to describe how a collision between Earth and a massive object later scattered debris which, in orbit, gradually spun together to form the moon.6.What made scientists forsake those acceptable theories in favour of the Big Whack theory?

a)The rocks that bombarded the Apollo astronauts on the moon.

b)The analysis of lunar soil made by the Apollo astronauts on the surface of the Moon.

c)The fact that the diameter of Earth is almost twice that of Mars and four times that of the Moon.

d)The research done on those lunar rocks brought to Earth by the Apollo astronauts. 7.What remains the big mystery yet to be unravelled?

a)How it is possible that a collision could have produced enough material to create the moon, while not leaving Earth spinning too fast.

b)How it is possible to calculate the exact mass of Mars.c)How it is possible that a collision could have left enough material to create Earth.d)How it is possible to calculate the exact mass of Earth.8.In line 18, what does the word wayward express?a)Thoroughly out of control.

c)A long way to the front as opposing backwards.

b)Towards the front so as to make progress.

d)Rebellious and fast.

9.In line 21, the pronoun which refers to:a)a gaseous disk.

c)several small hot moonlets.

b)the moon.

d)the material.

10.Which verb in the passage means come together, unite into one group or substance?a)conceive

b)coalesce

c)evolve

d) scatterPART II USE OF ENGLISH

For questions 11-15, choose the ONLY alternative which is grammatically WRONG.11.a)He used to get his house painted every two years.b)She had her secretary withdraw the payment money last night.

c)We usually get our maid to do the monthly clear-out.d)Theyve just had their lawyer to sue their next door neighbours.12.a)You couldnt have understood what he said. He spoke too fast!b)His fiance writes to him every day. She must be very much in love with him.c)Hugh can be old, but he isnt by any means senile.d)There should be a lot of people at tonights meeting.13.a)Youll soon get used to driving on the left. Dont worry.b)In our office, we are used to working in a noisy room.c)Every morning Tom would kiss Ann and set off for work.d)She would dislike Peter but she quite likes him now.14.a)In the age of 19, he decided to live alone.b)I had to go through a very strict and traditional education.c)The accident caused some damage to my uncles car.d)Education has been hit once again in the governments spending cuts.15.a)The children have been playing with an old plastic container.b)She was wearing a frightening Korean mask at the party.c)Moms just bought two woollen yellow sweaters.d)Its a very useful digital alarm clock.For questions 16 - 20, choose the ONLY alternative which is grammatically CORRECT.16.a)Unless you had a permit you could get a job those days.b)Should this machine failed, ring the bell and wait.c)If you would wait a moment Ill see if Mr. Dawson is free.d)If you had obeyed orders this disaster would not happened.17.a)Among some tribes in the Sudan, body painting is art for arts sake.b)Panda bear is threatened with extinction.c)They intend to climb the Everest someday.d)Its been a long time since the man started destroying the nature.18.a)Despite of the torrential rain we managed to get there safe and sound.b)She gave him a map so that he dont get lost.c)In spite of I was terribly late, the teacher allowed me in.d)We both went to the bank so as to open a current account.19.a)It was a lovely day so she suggested us to go to the beach.b)They tried putting wire netting all around the garden in order to keep out rabbits and foxes.c)It does ring a bell! I remember to read about the murder in the papers.d)I regret saying that you have missed your flight but there will be another one in two hours.20.a)Throughout the match, Barcelona looked the likeliest winner.b)Its not as such a beautiful house as wed imagined.c)Its as intelligent an article as Ive ever read in a newspaper.d)Listen! Thats my most favourite song.For questions 21-30, choose the ONLY alternative which is grammatically CORRECT. (X) = No word21.Let me try it. Wow, it _________ and tastes _________ coffee! And it tastes _________ its got lots of sugar in.a)sounds / as / as though

c)feels / X / asb)smells / like / as if

d)looks / as / like22.Gee, Im running out of cash. I wish I _________ so much money _________ those useless trinkets.

a)didnt spend / with

c)hadnt spent / on

b)hadnt spent / at

d)wouldnt spend / in

23.I refused to _________ with his rudeness _________ longer. Enough is enough.a)put up / any

c)put up / nob)come up / any

d)get on / no24.I _________ forgot her birthday, and I _________ dont know how to make it _________ to her.

a)totally / simply / out

c)completely / just / upb)thoroughly / only / on

d)just / completely / off25.This is the first time I _________ a horse. Thats why Im _________ insecure.

a)ride / such

c)m riding / too muchb)ve ridden / a little

d)rode / sort of

26.If humans _________ survive as _________ species, we _________ address _________ environmental issues now.

a)are to / a / must / X

c)should / the / ought to / forb)will / X / should / to

d)want / X / must / X27.Lets hope the volcanic eruption _________ before we arrive _________ the island.a)finishes / in

c)is to finish / inb)will finish / at

d)will have finished / on28.Thomas _________ committed the robbery _________ the afternoon of the 21st June. He _________ committed the robbery then.a)is said to have been / in / reputedly

c)is said to having / in / undoubtedlyb)was said to have / on / allegedly

d)said he / on / deservedly29.The ladder _________ the bricklayer was standing began to slip and this eventually led to _________ falling _________ it.

a)where / he / down

c)by which / him / off

b)which / him / from

d)on which / his / off

30.Its no use _________ business with him. Hes _________ self-seeking.

a)doing / too

c)to do / extremely

b)making / rather

d)to make / too much

For questions 31-35, choose the alternative which is grammatically CORRECT and has a similar meaning to the sentences underlined below.31.Im terribly sorry. Ive broken the statue.a)She apologized for having broken the statue.

b)She suggested breaking the statue.

c)She admitted breaking the statue.

d)She apologized to breaking the statue.

32.Although he has an alarm clock, he usually oversleeps.a)In spite of having an alarm clock, he usually oversleeps.

b)Despite his alarm clock, he uses to oversleep.

c)However he has an alarm clock, he usually oversleeps.d)Apart from having an alarm clock, he often oversleeps.33.This time around I had my hair cut by Bob.a)Bob had cut my hair.

c)I had Bob to cut my hair.b)Bob had my hair cut.

d)I had Bob cut my hair.34.She sings so well that she has been asked to make a record.a)She is such good singer that she has been asked to make a record

b)She is such a good singer that she has been asked to make a record.

c)She is such good a singer that she has been asked to make a record.d)She sings so good that she has been asked to make a record.35.I dont resemble either of my parents.a)I dont take after none of my parents.b)I look like neither of my parents.c)I look after neither my father nor my mother.d)I dont look like neither my father nor my mother.PART III CLOZE

For questions 36-50, choose the option (A, B, C or D) which best completes the gaps in the text below.Few film directors of this century can 36 ________ to have left a lasting impression 37 ________ the way we see the world and human beings in 38 ________. Yet the films of Alfred Hitchcock teach us to analyse experience in a new light. 39 ________ to Franois Truffant, the great film director, Hitchcocks cinema researches 40 ________ the dark, hidden recesses of personality. Very often the experience shown in his stories is that of a recurring living nightmare 41 ________ identities are mistaken, or swopped, all these elements coming 42 ________ to create a prolonged 43 ________ of anguish and suspense. North by Northwest (a non-existent location) perhaps illustrates this sense of living through a nightmare more 44 ________ than some of his 45 ________ macabre films, like 46 ________ Psycho or The Birds. It was Hitchcocks first thriller for MGM studios, and 47 ________ original mixture of suspense, wit and sheer excitement make it one of his most enjoyable films. A perfect 48 ________ of actors, led by Cary Grant, Eve Marie Saint and James Mason 49 ________ this spy thriller a suave and sophisticated 50 ________.36)a)announce

b)inform

c)claim

d)pretend37)a)in

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d)through

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b)whole

c)part

d)complete39)a)Due

b)Owing

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d)According

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b)round

c)through

d)about

41)a)which

b)when

c)what

d)where42)a)up

b)together

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43)a)world

b)film

c)atmosphere

d)case44)a)more hardly

b)abstractly

c)poetically

d)completely45)a)more

b)little

c)less

d)mostly46)a)particular

b)as

c)exhaustive

d)notably47)a)where

b)its

c)theirs

d)its48)a)party

b)list

c)cast

d)company49)a)lends

b)sends

c)makes

d)offers50)a)cast

b)soundtrack

c)feel

d)tasting

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