U.S.A Brazil Relations

U.S.A – BRAZIL RELATIONS

The United States was the first country to recognize Brazil’s independence in 1822. The two countries have traditionally enjoyed friendly, active relations encompassing a broad political and economic agenda.

With the inauguration of Brazil’s internationally oriented, reformist President Fernando HenriqueCardoso on January 1, 1995, U.S.–Brazilengagement and cooperation have intensified.This is reflected in the unprecedented number ofhigh-level contacts between the two governments,including President Cardoso’s state visit toWashington in April 1995, visits to Brazil by FirstLady Hillary Clinton, and many other exchangesbetween U.S. and Brazilian cabinet and subcabinetofficials. Important topics of discussionand cooperation have included trade and finance,hemispheric economic integration, United Nationsreform and peacekeeping efforts, non-proliferationand arms control, a follow-up to the 1994 MiamiSummit of the Americas, common efforts to helpresolve the Peru-Ecuador border conflict, supportfor Paraguay’s democratic development, humanrights, counternarcotics, and environmentalissues.

QUESTÃO 01

According to the author, President FernandoHenrique Cardoso

a) may soon visit Washington.

b) has refused to go to Washington.

c) demonstrates a conservative profile.

d) has been to Washington.

e) gives priority to national issues.

QUESTÃO 02

According to the author, the U.S.A

a) could have accepted Brazil’s independence in1822.

b) did recognize Brazil’s independence in 1822.

c) was not willing to accept Brazil’sindependence in 1822.

d) could have fought for Brazil’s independence in1822.

e) should have recognized Brazil’sindependence in 1822.

QUESTÃO 03

According to the text, the diplomatic relationshipbetween Brazil and the U.S.

a) began in the 20th century.

b) did not last long.

c) was initiated by President Cardoso.

d) was broken in 1822.

e) is not recent.

QUESTÃO 04

The political and economic agenda between Braziland the U.S.A.

a) is quite limited and ought to be broader.

b) must be approved by the United Nations.

c) includes a large number of topics.

d) has been restricted to a small number ofissues.

e) was set up by an international committee.

QUESTÃO 05

According to the text,

a) Peru and Ecuador keep close diplomatic links.

b) Paraguay does not support democracy.

c) Brazil has denied certain basic human rights.

d) the U.S.A. violates environmental agreements.

e) the U.S.A. and Brazil have kept close diplomaticbonds.

Brazil gives Amazon dams go-ahead

By Gary Duffy

BBC News, São Paulo

Brazil has given the initial go-ahead for the construction oftwo hydro-electric dams to be built on the longest tributaryof the Amazon River.

The Madeira River projects have divided opinion evenwithin government and in recent years have been one ofthe most environmentally sensitive issues.

The river is said to have one of the most diverse fish stocksin the world.

Environmentalists fear theycould be threatened by thedevelopment of the dams costing billions of dollars.

Such have been the sensitivities surrounding this decisionthat Brazil's environmental agency Ibama took two years toreach this initial conclusion and even now has attached 33conditions to the project.

The project still needs final approval before any work cango ahead.

(., retrieved onJuly 11th, 2007)

QUESTÃO 06

The title implies the government has:

(A) proposed an interruption;

(B) signaled some danger;

(D) gone beyond the limits;

(E) given the green light.

QUESTÃO 07

Opinions on the issue discussed in the text are said to be:

(A) conclusive;

(B) consensual;

(D) confidential;

(E) considerate.

QUESTÃO 08

The text states that the construction of the dams is:

(A) inadequate;

(B) on hold;

(D) outdated;

(E) out of control.

QUESTÃO 09

The longest in “on the longest tributary” is theopposite of the:

(A) shortest;

(B) widest;

(D) broadest;

(E) deepest.

QUESTÃO 10

Sensitive in “the most environmentally sensitive issues”means:

(A) sensible;

(B) correct;

(D) simple;

(E) adequate.

QUESTÃO 11

The underlined word in “They could be threatened”refers to:

(A) hydro-electric dams;

(B) projects;

(D) fish stocks;

(E) 33 conditions.

QUESTÃO 12

The underlined verb in “could be threatened” (l.9)implies:

(A) improbability;

(B) certainty;

(D) possibility;

(E) permission.

QUESTÃO 13

Still in “The project still needs” has the samemeaning as in:

(A) He was looking at a still life;

(B) He was sitting still before her;

(D) The man was standing quite still;

(E) The car came to a definite still.

“Renownedrain forest defender Marina Silva resigned as Brazil's environment minister on Tuesday, saying she lacked thenecessary political support to protect the Amazon.”(Adapted from FOXNews.com, May 13, 2008)

QUESTÃO 14

Theunderlined word is:

(A) an adverb of frequency

(B) a verb in the simple past tense

(D) a verb in the past participle

(E) an adjective

“Petroleo Brasileiro, Brazil's state-controlled oil company, plans to start construction of a refinery in São Luís next year,

Brazil's mines and energy minister said.”(Adapted from The Washington Post, May 16, 2008)

QUESTÃO 15

From the above statement we can infer that:

(A) Petróleo Brasileiro is not a private company

(B) Petróleo Brasileiro is a company under the control of the state of Maranhão

(D) Brazil’s mines and energy minister was born in São Luís

(E) São Luís is the perfect place in Brazil for the construction of a refinery