Leesvaardigheid V3

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Tekst 1 - vraag 1:
Which of the following fits the gap?

1. afford
2. ignore
3. organise
4. prevent

Tekst 2 - vraag 2:
“I had to Google that quote.” (last sentence)
How can this comment be characterised?

1. as condescending
2. as indifferent
3. as lighthearted
4. as surprised

Tekst 3 - vraag 3:
What is Susan Rowntree’s reason for writing this letter?
She wants to

1. explain why Inland Waters Directorate has wrongfully fired her.
2. express her concern about how Canada manages its freshwater supply.
3. inform the public about the impact of the Headwaters series on water policy.
4. stimulate young academics to consider a career in water management.

Tekst 3 - vraag 4:
“In 2000, Walkerton’s deadly tainted-water nightmare struck.”
(paragraph 3)
What is the purpose of mentioning this?

1. to confirm the accuracy of Susan Rowntree’s foresight
2. to make clear that Susan Rowntree succeeded in her task
3. to put Susan Rowntree’s story in a broader perspective
4. to show that Susan Rowntree feels personally responsible

Tekst 4 - vraag 5:
Which of the following can be concluded about Morrisons from
paragraph 1?

1. It copied its rivals’ e-business models for its internet shops.
2. It only went for e-commerce when it was faced with disappointing results.
3. Its reasons for refraining from selling online were valid.
4. It was one of the first grocery chains to sell fresh produce online.

Tekst 4 - vraag 6:
“e-commerce as a profit-sapping distraction” (alinea 1)
In welke alinea wordt dit punt uitgewerkt?

Tekst 4 - vraag 7:
Which of the following is in line with the content of paragraph 2?

1. Selling food online has so far proved to be a largely ineffective marketing tactic.
2. The general increase in online sales that is predicted will probably not extend to groceries.
3. The impact of Morrisons becoming an online seller will be greatest within the UK.
4. There will be a substantial worldwide rise in online grocery shopping in the coming years.

Tekst 4 - vraag 8:

“Grocers have held back for good reasons.” (alinea 3)

Geef van elke van de volgende redenen om terughoudend te zijn aan of

deze in alinea 3 of 4 wordt genoemd.

Wel

Niet

Winkels moeten hun personeel er opnieuw voor opleiden. 

De bezorgkosten voor online gekochte levensmiddelen zijn hoog. 

Online klanten kopen vooral aanbiedingen en kiezen minder vaak voor producten waar de winkelier goed aan verdient. 

Sommige kopers zijn ontevreden omdat de verse producten op de

website mooier lijken dan ze in werkelijkheid zijn

Tekst 4 - vraag 9:
What is the goal of paragraph 5?

1. to demonstrate that companies cannot afford to stay away from the internet
2. to illustrate that the timing of starting an online business is of great importance
3. to make clear that selling food through the internet remains a risky practice
4. to point out that big players in the market will eliminate the smaller web shops

Tekst 4 - vraag 10:
“… you can’t afford not to play,” (alinea 6)
In welke twee alinea’s staat expliciet genoemd wat de gevolgen zijn van
niet online gaan?

Tekst 5 - vraag 11:
What is the point made about Darwin in paragraph 1?

1. He is still admired by other scientists, even though most now disagree with his assumptions.
2. He unravelled several mysteries, but was unable to explain why people cry.
3. He was very good at observing animals, but failed at understanding basic human emotions.

Tekst 5 - vraag 12:
What do the theories mentioned in paragraph 2 have in common?

1. They explore Darwin’s conclusion about crying scientifically.
2. They fail to address the underlying social function of crying.
3. They focus solely on the physical factors that trigger crying.
4. They try to explain crying from an evolutionary perspective.

Tekst 5 - vraag 13:
How does paragraph 3 relate to paragraph 2?

1. It elaborates on what is said in paragraph 2.
2. It highlights what is said in paragraph 2.
3. t illustrates what is said in paragraph 2.
4. D It supports what is said in paragraph 2.

Tekst 5 - vraag 14:
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?

1. advantageous
2. controversial
3. exceptional
4. irrelevant

Tekst 5 - vraag 15:
Which of the following is not mentioned as a cause of human tears in
paragraph 6?

1. being frustrated
2. doing something unemotional
3. experiencing happiness
4. feeling for those who are wronged

Tekst 5 - vraag 16:

“Grocers have held back for good reasons.” (alinea 3)

Geef van elke van de volgende redenen om terughoudend te zijn aan of

deze in alinea 3 of 4 wordt genoemd.

Wel

Niet

De redenen waarom we huilen zijn door de eeuwen heen veranderd. 

Het is bewezen dat huilen helpt om de geest gezond te houden. 

Tekst 5 - vraag 17:
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?

1. acknowledged
2. concealed
3. investigated

Tekst 5 - vraag 18:

Drie van de onderstaande geciteerde uitspraken (a, b, c en d) zijn

weggelaten aan het einde van de alinea’s 1, 4 en 7 (zie [ 18-1 ],

[ 18-2 ], [ 18-3 ] in de tekst).

Geef bij elke plaats aan welk van de citaten daar hoort. 

18-1

18-2

18-3

“By contrast, in humans there is a shift from the acoustic signal toward the visual signal of tears, which especially fit closer, more intimate interactions.”

“Tears are less important when you are alone because there is no one to witness them.”

“Therefore our appreciation of the phenomenon should not only be based on theory but also do justice to individual human experiences.”

“We must look at weeping as an incidental result, as purposeless as the secretion of tears from a blow outside the eye.”

Tekst 6 - vraag 19:
Which conclusion about the American judicial system do paragraphs
1 and 2 lead up to?

1. It fails to address the root causes behind the high crime rates.
2. It has serious shortcomings that prevent it from functioning properly.
3. It is ineffective because the penal institutions are filled to capacity.

Tekst 6 - vraag 20:
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?

1. controversial
2. insightful
3. misleading
4. numbing

Tekst 6 - vraag 21:
What is the purpose of paragraph 3?

1. to establish that Stevenson knows what he is talking about without stressing his own struggles
2. to illustrate the lengths to which Stevenson went to get a better grasp on his subject matter
3. to make clear why Stevenson made certain choices when writing a book about his profession
4. to stress that Stevenson consistently uses his own experiences to get his message across

Tekst 6 - vraag 22:
What is the book under review criticised for in paragraph 4?

1. for being overly long and presenting material that is irrelevant
2. for leaning heavily on old cases the author was involved in
3. for presenting accounts of conversations as exact quotes
4. for the way it is being promoted as compulsory study material

Tekst 6 - vraag 23:
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?

1. ethical obligations
2. greedy image
3. political ideals
4. social status

Tekst 6 - vraag 24:
“(Stevenson weaves McMillian’s saga through his book with as much
suspense as any Scott Turow novel.)” (paragraph 6)
What is the function of this remark?

1. to entertain the reader with a fascinating piece of information
2. to highlight the fact that Stevenson was helped by a fellow writer
3. to praise Stevenson for the way in which he has presented the story

Tekst 6 - vraag 25:
“only a page or two would be needed to record those prosecutors who have ever been sanctioned” (alinea 6) Leg uit wat de schrijver van dit artikel met deze opmerking duidelijk wil maken.
Let op: een letterlijke vertaling van het citaat boven deze opgave levert geen scorepunt op.

Tekst 6 - vraag 26:
What becomes clear about the book Just Mercy from paragraph 7?

1. It is meant to expose errors of justice, but it contains inaccuracies.
2. It is not just a list of sad cases, but it also presents uplifting details.
3. Its ultimate goal is to tackle racism in the courtroom
4. It urges suspects of crime to withstand intimidation.