VOICED : Brasil vuelve a crecer tras dos anos de contraccion

Brazil's economy has shown growth after two years of severe contraction, with a 1% GDP increase in the first quarter of the year. This marks the first positive result after eight quarters of decline. Despite this growth, the economy still experienced a 0.4% decline compared to the same period last year, and a 2.3% contraction over four quarters. The government responded optimistically, with the Finance Minister calling it a historic day, while acknowledging the need for further recovery. In 2015 and 2016, Brazil's GDP fell by 3.8% and 3.6%, respectively.

What was the percentage growth of Brazil's GDP in the first quarter of the year?

• 0.5%

• 1%

• 1.5%

• 2%

How did the Brazilian economy perform compared to the same period last year?

• It grew by 0.4%

• It remained stable

• It grew by 2.3%

• It declined by 0.4%

What was the cumulative contraction of the Brazilian economy over four quarters?

• 3.3%

• 1.3%

• 4.3%

• 2.3%

How did the government react to the recent economic figures?

• With concern

• With pessimism

• With optimism

• With indifference

What were the GDP contraction percentages for Brazil in 2015 and 2016?

• 3.8% and 3.6%

• 2.8% and 2.6%

• 4.8% and 4.6%

• 5.8% and 5.6%