 share ideas on how people can cope with the challenges brought by the pandemic.

 teach people how to practice social distancing while shopping at local businesses.

 encourage people to take loans in order to make donations to brick-and-mortar retail stores.

 let people know that health concerns are not as important as taking care of one’s finances.

 suggest that people should engage in diversified activities instead of watching too much TV.

Com base na leitura do texto, é possível notar que o texto busca instruir, oferecer ideias de como as pessoas podem lidar com os impactos da pandemia do COVID-19. O próprio título, "Economia COVID-19: insights de especialistas sobre o que você precisa saber", sugere que o texto dará ideias, informações importantes para aqueles que estão vivenciando a pandemia.Nesse sentido, podemos inferir que o objetivo principal do texto é "share ideas on how people can cope with the challenges brought by the pandemic" (compartilhar ideias sobre como as pessoas podem lidar com os desafios trazidos pela pandemia).O texto não tem como propósito, portanto, ensinar as pessoas a praticar distanciamento social (alternativa B); encorajar pessoas a pegar empréstimos para doar a lojas (alternativa C); deixar as pessoas as pessoas saberem que preocupações com a saúde não são tão importantes quando cuidar das finanças (alternativa D); e, ainda, não tem como propósito sugerir que as pessoas se engajem em outras atividades ao invés de assistir à TV. Alternativa correta: Letra (A) Alternativa correta: Letra (A)

1 As we practice social distancing and businesses struggle to adapt, it’s no secret the unique challenges of Covid-19 are profoundly shaping our economic climate. U.S. Bank financial industry and regulatory affairs expert Robert Schell explains what you need to know in this uncertain time.
 • Don’t panic while things are “on pause”
2 Imagine clicking the pause button on your favorite TV show. Whether you stopped to make dinner or put kids to bed, hitting pause gives you time to tackle what matters most. Today’s economy is similar. While we prioritize health and safety, typical activities like driving to work, eating at restaurants, traveling and attending sporting events are on hold. This widespread social distancing takes a toll on our economy, putting strain on businesses and individuals alike.
3 Keep your financial habits as normal as possible during this time. Make online purchases, order takeout, pay bills and buy groceries. These everyday purchases put money back into the economy and prevent it from dipping further into a recession.
 • Low interest rates could help make ends meet 
4 In March, the Federal Reserve cut rates drastically to boost economic activity and make borrowing more affordable. For you, this means interest rates are low for credit cards, loans and lines of credit, and even fixed-rate mortgages. Consider taking advantage of these low rates if you need extra help paying your bills, keeping your business running or withstanding a period of unemployment.
 • Spend on small businesses
5 Looking to make a positive impact? Supporting small businesses is an easy and powerful way to help.
You can order takeout, tip generously or donate to your local brick-and-mortar retail store, if they provide that option. Your support makes a big impact for struggling business owners.
 • Prior economic strength may help us bounce back 
6 The thriving economy of 2019 isn’t just a distant, bittersweet memory. When our health is no longer at risk and social distancing mandates begin to diminish, we’ll slowly start to rebuild. The stability, low unemployment rate and upward-trending market we experienced prior to Covid-19 puts us in a good position to kick-start economic activity and rebound more quickly.

A expressão "it’s no secret (that)" significa, ao pé da letra, "não é segredo (que)". Trata-se de uma expressão usada para indicar algo que não é segredo, ou seja, é do conhecimento das pessoas.Nesse sentido, podemos afirmar que "it’s no secret (that)" significa "it’s common knowledge" (é de conhecimento comum). Alternativa correta: Letra (A)

 argue that slowing the economic growth will definitely cause inflation to take root.

 indicate that inflation is a serious problem, and it needs to be adequately dealt with.

 suggest that restoring price stability will certainly increase inflation.

 show that controlling inflation is a minor concern, compared to unemployment.

 inform that the U.S. central bank’s monetary policy has already decreased inflation to 2%.

O principal propósito do texto é (B) indicar que a inflação é um problema sério que precisa ser adequadamente tratado. O texto destaca que o governador do Fed, Philip Jefferson, considera a inflação como o problema mais sério enfrentado pelo Federal Reserve e que pode levar algum tempo para ser resolvido. Ele expressa o compromisso de reduzir a inflação para 2%. Além disso, o texto menciona que a política monetária que estabiliza a inflação pode levar a expansões econômicas não inflacionárias a longo prazo, enfatizando a importância de controlar a inflação. Portanto, o foco principal do texto está na preocupação com a inflação e na necessidade de enfrentá-la de maneira eficaz. Alternativa correta é (B).


1    Inflation is the most serious problem facing the Federal Reserve and “may take some time” to address, Fed Governor Philip Jefferson said on Tuesday in his first public remarks since joining the U.S. central bank’s governing body.

2    “Restoring price stability may take some time and will likely result in a period of below-trend growth,” Jefferson told a conference in Atlanta, joining the current Fed consensus for continued interest rate increases to battle price pressures.

3    “I want to assure you that my colleagues and I are resolute that we will bring inflation back down to 2% ... We are committed to taking the further steps necessary.” 

4    Monetary policy that stabilizes inflation “can produce long-term, noninflationary economic expansions ... that economic history suggests is an ideal framework or environment for inclusive growth,” Jefferson said. “So, it is important that we get back to that kind of economy. And that is what I think the intent of the Fed is.” 

5    Fed Chair Jerome Powell has admitted that the central bank’s intent to slow economic growth will cause economic “pain” and likely increased unemployment, but that the worst outcome would be to let inflation take root.

6    In his remarks, Jefferson said there are reasons to think rigid conditions in the labor market are already easing. Indeed new data on Tuesday showed a severe decrease in job openings in August that began to bring the number of workers sought by companies more in line with the numbers of unemployed.

7    That could help reduce salary growth, Jefferson said, and there were indications as well that “supply bottlenecks have, finally, begun to resolve,” and could also help slow down price increases.

8    But it remains uncertain how that will work, and in the meantime “inflation remains elevated, and this is the problem that concerns me most,” Jefferson said. “Inflation creates economic burdens for households and businesses, and everyone feels its effects.” 



A expressão "the worst outcome would be to let inflation take root" sinaliza (C) uma possibilidade hipotética. O uso do condicional "would be" indica que essa é uma situação hipotética ou uma possibilidade que está sendo considerada. O autor está discutindo os resultados possíveis de uma ação (permitir que a inflação se estabeleça) e, ao usar o condicional, está indicando que isso não é um fato certo, mas sim uma situação que está sendo discutida como uma possibilidade negativa. Portanto, o contexto sugere que se trata de uma hipótese ou possibilidade hipotética em vez de uma afirmação definitiva. Alternativa correta é (C).

No fragmento "the worst outcome would be to let inflation take root," a expressão "take root" pode ser substituída, sem alteração de significado, pela opção (E) "become established". Nesse contexto, "take root" significa que a inflação se estabeleça firmemente e comece a crescer ou se desenvolver de forma significativa. Substituir "take root" por "become established" mantém a ideia de que a inflação se tornaria uma parte arraigada ou estabelecida da economia, o que é consistente com o sentido original da frase. Alternativa correta é (E).

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