Questão de Inglês: leitura de textos financeiros
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Questão 22, Múltipla escolha
When inflation rises, the money in a savings account buys less than it did before. To protect their purchasing power, many households look for investments that pay more than the rise in prices. Such investments, however, frequently carry higher risks. A fund that promises large returns may lose value quickly if markets fall. Financial advisers therefore suggest that people keep an emergency reserve in a safe and liquid place before they accept greater risk.
The word "households" means
- A)
buildings owned by banks
- B)
government agencies
- C)
foreign investors only
- D)
investment funds
- E)
families or people living together in a home
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Gabarito: letra E
Households designa famílias ou pessoas que moram no mesmo domicílio, grupo que busca proteger seu poder de compra no texto. Foreign investors é a distratora mais tentadora por envolver investimento, mas o texto não restringe a ideia a estrangeiros.
- A)