Questões sobre Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

#Questão 1020293 - Inglês, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension, MetroCapital Soluções, 2022, Prefeitura de Cerquilho - SP, Professor de Educação Básica II - Inglês

Friday the 13th is considered a day on which bad things occur. It is a superstition. A superstition is a belief in something ominous without an actual reason. The origin of this superstition is unclear. Both Friday and the number 13 have been considered unlucky for hundreds of years. Bad luck associated with the number 13 may have biblical roots. Some believe Eve bit the apple from the Tree of Knowledge on the 13th day. Others point to the idea that there were 13 people present for Jesus’s Last Supper, the day before Good Friday. The number 13 was considered so unlucky, that many hotels and buildings were built without a 13th floor! It wasn’t until the 20th century, however, that Friday and “13” were paired together in bad luck. In 1907, author Thomas Lawson wrote Friday, the Thirteenth. The book was about a stock broker who purposely caused the stockmarket to crash on that day.

The Friday the 13th superstition, however, gained serious traction with the Friday the 13th horror film series. Originally released in 1980, the story centers around the “ghost” of Jason Voorhees. In the movie, Jason, with his iconic hockey mask, hunts the hapless characters who come to vacation at Crystal Lake – the lake he drowned in as a child. Twelve movies later, the Friday the 13th series remains one of the most successful horror film franchises in history.

Is Friday the 13th actually unlucky compared to other days? Not really. There is no actual evidence to suggest that events that have occurred on Friday the 13th throughout history are worse than events that have occurred on other days. Some studies have shown that Friday the 13th is actually safer than other days because people are more anxious and attentive. People may actually find Friday the 13th to be lucky. It is thought that air travel is cheaper and booking a wedding is much cheaper on Friday the 13th than on other days. It is clear, however, that Friday the 13th will be around for a long time. Over the next 4,800 months, the 13th will occur on Friday more than any other day!

According to the text, evidence suggests:

A) Friday the 13th is no more dangerous or unlucky than other days.

B) Friday the 13th is the most dangerous day of the year.

C) Friday the 13th is actually less safe than other days that fall on the 13th.

D) Friday the 13th is more dangerous and unlucky than other days.

E) All answers are correct.

#Questão 1020311 - Inglês, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension, INSTITUTO AOCP, 2022, BANESE, Desenvolvimento

What is the Difference Between Checking and Savings Accounts?

The main difference between checking and savings accounts is that checking accounts are primarily for accessing your money for daily use while savings accounts are primarily for saving money. Checking accounts are considered “transactional,” meaning that they allow you to access your money when and where you need it. While both allow you to access your money, you may consider it easier to do so with checking accounts. Since these accounts are designed to give you easy access to your cash, they often come with debit cards, checks, and even offer digital payment options. In contrast, savings accounts have a limit on the number of withdrawals you can make each month.

While checking accounts are convenient for daily cash needs, it’s important to remember that they may be age restricted. Most banks won’t allow people under the age of 18 to open a checking account without a parent or legal guardian as a co-owner of the account. Before opening a checking account, make sure that its terms fit your financial needs and your lifestyle.

When it comes to setting aside money for a longterm need or goal, you should consider a savings account. Savings accounts are designed to hold money over a long period of time to help you save for larger goals (rather than everyday purchases). As your money stays in the account, it will accrue interest and grow over time. This means that you will need to visit your bank, set up a transfer online, or make an ATM withdrawal to access your money.

Keeping some of your money in a savings account is a great way to set it aside for emergencies or large purchases – its limited access will keep you from spending it on day-to-day necessities. There are also dedicated savings accounts for kids, though a parent or guardian is usually required as a joint owner.

(Adapted from: https://www.santanderbank.com/personal/resources/checkingsavings/difference-between-checking

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Read the excerpt below and choose the only alternative with a plausible interpretation of its content:
“Savings accounts are designed to hold money over a long period of time to help you save for larger goals (rather than everyday purchases). As your money stays in the account, it will accrue interest and grow over time. This means that you will need to visit your bank, set up a transfer online, or make an ATM withdrawal to access your money.”

A) The efficacy of a savings account is contingent upon the users’ willingness to be more mindful when making their daily purchases using the account, since their larger life goals are at stake.

B) To use a savings account, users must prioritize life goals and restrict their everyday purchases to a minimum, except for when the accrued interest justifies superfluous spending.

C) Savings accounts are subject to more restrictions than checking accounts since they are less flexible on giving users access to their money, which means they are mostly aimed at the wealthy.

D) In order for users to access their money from a savings account, it is necessary for them to either go to the bank personally, set up a transfer online or make an ATM withdrawal.

E) To withdraw money from a savings account, users must agree to the condition that their money may stop accruing interest and growing over time for a short period.

#Questão 1020294 - Inglês, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension, MetroCapital Soluções, 2022, Prefeitura de Cerquilho - SP, Professor de Educação Básica II - Inglês

Friday the 13th is considered a day on which bad things occur. It is a superstition. A superstition is a belief in something ominous without an actual reason. The origin of this superstition is unclear. Both Friday and the number 13 have been considered unlucky for hundreds of years. Bad luck associated with the number 13 may have biblical roots. Some believe Eve bit the apple from the Tree of Knowledge on the 13th day. Others point to the idea that there were 13 people present for Jesus’s Last Supper, the day before Good Friday. The number 13 was considered so unlucky, that many hotels and buildings were built without a 13th floor! It wasn’t until the 20th century, however, that Friday and “13” were paired together in bad luck. In 1907, author Thomas Lawson wrote Friday, the Thirteenth. The book was about a stock broker who purposely caused the stockmarket to crash on that day.

The Friday the 13th superstition, however, gained serious traction with the Friday the 13th horror film series. Originally released in 1980, the story centers around the “ghost” of Jason Voorhees. In the movie, Jason, with his iconic hockey mask, hunts the hapless characters who come to vacation at Crystal Lake – the lake he drowned in as a child. Twelve movies later, the Friday the 13th series remains one of the most successful horror film franchises in history.

Is Friday the 13th actually unlucky compared to other days? Not really. There is no actual evidence to suggest that events that have occurred on Friday the 13th throughout history are worse than events that have occurred on other days. Some studies have shown that Friday the 13th is actually safer than other days because people are more anxious and attentive. People may actually find Friday the 13th to be lucky. It is thought that air travel is cheaper and booking a wedding is much cheaper on Friday the 13th than on other days. It is clear, however, that Friday the 13th will be around for a long time. Over the next 4,800 months, the 13th will occur on Friday more than any other day!

Based on the text, why might flights be cheaper on Friday the 13th?

A) Because it’s harder for airlines to sell tickets on Friday the 13th.

B) Because pilots don’t like to fly on Friday the 13th.

C) Because evidence has shown that more airline crashes occur on Friday the 13th.

D) Because airlines are trying to get people to stop believing in superstitions.

E) All answers are correct.

#Questão 1020313 - Inglês, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension, INSTITUTO AOCP, 2022, BANESE, Desenvolvimento

What is the Difference Between Checking and Savings Accounts?

The main difference between checking and savings accounts is that checking accounts are primarily for accessing your money for daily use while savings accounts are primarily for saving money. Checking accounts are considered “transactional,” meaning that they allow you to access your money when and where you need it. While both allow you to access your money, you may consider it easier to do so with checking accounts. Since these accounts are designed to give you easy access to your cash, they often come with debit cards, checks, and even offer digital payment options. In contrast, savings accounts have a limit on the number of withdrawals you can make each month.

While checking accounts are convenient for daily cash needs, it’s important to remember that they may be age restricted. Most banks won’t allow people under the age of 18 to open a checking account without a parent or legal guardian as a co-owner of the account. Before opening a checking account, make sure that its terms fit your financial needs and your lifestyle.

When it comes to setting aside money for a longterm need or goal, you should consider a savings account. Savings accounts are designed to hold money over a long period of time to help you save for larger goals (rather than everyday purchases). As your money stays in the account, it will accrue interest and grow over time. This means that you will need to visit your bank, set up a transfer online, or make an ATM withdrawal to access your money.

Keeping some of your money in a savings account is a great way to set it aside for emergencies or large purchases – its limited access will keep you from spending it on day-to-day necessities. There are also dedicated savings accounts for kids, though a parent or guardian is usually required as a joint owner.

(Adapted from: https://www.santanderbank.com/personal/resources/checkingsavings/difference-between-checking

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Choose the alternative that correctly describes the meaning of one of the following words which were taken from the text.

A) In the text, the word “cash” (1^st paragraph) is being used to refer to equivalent forms of money such as checks, vouchers, or debit cards, as opposed to using credit cards or digital payment options.

B) In the text, the word “parent” (2^nd paragraph) is being used to refer to a person who relates to a given user as a responsible companion in the absence of the father or mother.

C) In the text, the word “daily” (1^st paragraph) is being used to refer to something, usually a long task, which takes an entire day to be completed and thus can only be done once at a time.

D) In the text, the word “withdrawals” (1^st paragraph) is being used to refer to the act of taking out money from a bank account with the intention of returning it in the near future.

E) In the text, the word “interest” (3^rd paragraph) is being used to refer to the sum of money that a person earns as a percentage of their own deposit in their bank account.

#Questão 1020295 - Inglês, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension, MetroCapital Soluções, 2022, Prefeitura de Cerquilho - SP, Professor de Educação Básica II - Inglês

Friday the 13th is considered a day on which bad things occur. It is a superstition. A superstition is a belief in something ominous without an actual reason. The origin of this superstition is unclear. Both Friday and the number 13 have been considered unlucky for hundreds of years. Bad luck associated with the number 13 may have biblical roots. Some believe Eve bit the apple from the Tree of Knowledge on the 13th day. Others point to the idea that there were 13 people present for Jesus’s Last Supper, the day before Good Friday. The number 13 was considered so unlucky, that many hotels and buildings were built without a 13th floor! It wasn’t until the 20th century, however, that Friday and “13” were paired together in bad luck. In 1907, author Thomas Lawson wrote Friday, the Thirteenth. The book was about a stock broker who purposely caused the stockmarket to crash on that day.

The Friday the 13th superstition, however, gained serious traction with the Friday the 13th horror film series. Originally released in 1980, the story centers around the “ghost” of Jason Voorhees. In the movie, Jason, with his iconic hockey mask, hunts the hapless characters who come to vacation at Crystal Lake – the lake he drowned in as a child. Twelve movies later, the Friday the 13th series remains one of the most successful horror film franchises in history.

Is Friday the 13th actually unlucky compared to other days? Not really. There is no actual evidence to suggest that events that have occurred on Friday the 13th throughout history are worse than events that have occurred on other days. Some studies have shown that Friday the 13th is actually safer than other days because people are more anxious and attentive. People may actually find Friday the 13th to be lucky. It is thought that air travel is cheaper and booking a wedding is much cheaper on Friday the 13th than on other days. It is clear, however, that Friday the 13th will be around for a long time. Over the next 4,800 months, the 13th will occur on Friday more than any other day!

What can be implied in the final sentence of the second paragraph?

A) People really believe that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day

B) People believed that Jason Voorhees was real.

C) People were entertained by the Friday the 13th movies.

D) People could prove that Friday the 13th is truly unlucky.

E) All answers are correct.

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