2265 dilma the president of brazil

Dilma: the first woman president of Brazil
Dilma Rousseff has gone down in Brazilian history by becoming the country's first woman
president. The PT candidate won 56. 05% of the votes compared with 43.95% of the PSDB
candidate, José Serra.
In her first speech as president-elect, Dilma said one of the highest
priorities for her government will be to eradicate poverty in the
country. Currently there are around 20 million Brazilians living below
the poverty line. She also promised to maintain economic stability
and expand the social programs begun by the Lula government.
During the speech, Dilma emotionally thanked President Lula, who
was primarily responsible for her being elected. The president-elect
will take office on January 1, 2011. During her campaign she said
that education would be a high priority in her government, as well as
health, security and sanitation.
Maganews Magazine, 2010
COMPREHENSION

1. Remove the words of the text transparent initiated by the following letters:
p_____________

m_________________ e______________

c______________

e__________

2. Answer in English:
a) What Dilma said in his first speech?

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b) Who was responsible for the victory of Dilma?

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3. Write ( T ) for ( F ) for true and false:
( ) Dilma thanked Lula for her victory.
( ) Dilma did not thank for her victory.
( ) Currently there are around 20 million Brazilians living below the poverty line.

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) Currently there are not around 20 million Brazilians living below the poverty line.
) During her campaign she said that education would not be a high priority in her government.
) During her campaign she said that education would be a high priority in her government.

4. Remove the following words of the text in English:
primeiro - ________________________ durante - ____________________________
prioridades - ______________________ campanha -___________________________
também - ________________________
discurso - ____________________________
estabilidade - _____________________
segurança - ___________________________