Reading - Examenteksten

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Leesvaardigheid 

Goal(s):

• I can read and understand B1 level texts.
• I can answer different questions about B1 texts.

Instructie

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Text 1: Water, water everywhere…
1. What is the main point made in this letter?

1. Customers should always be given the option of ordering tap water in restaurants.
2. Environmentalists should try to get more restaurants to serve tap water instead of bottled water.
3. People who order bottled water in restaurants should be persuaded to switch to tap water.
4. Restaurant owners should not be allowed to ask payment for serving tap water.

Text 2: Glowing strings in New Zealand caves 

2. Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of deze overeenkomen met de

inhoud van de tekst.

Sleep de bewering naar ‘wel’ of ‘niet’. 

Wel

Niet

Sinds de Waitomo-grotten kunstmatig verlicht worden hebben ze zich

ontwikkeld tot een populaire toeristenattractie.

De insecten die zich gevestigd hebben in de Waitomo-grotten zijn een

soort waar nog geen wetenschappelijk onderzoek naar gedaan is. 

De draden worden verlicht om prooi te lokken. 

Het nest breekt af als er te veel larven tegelijk uitkomen.

De glimwormen worden met uitsterven bedreigd als gevolg van het

broeikaseffect. 

Text 3: If you are plagued by rats, …
3. Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?

1. dismayed
2. excited
3. relieved

Text 3: If you are plagued by rats, …
4. Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?

1. Besides
2. For example
3. Nevertheless

Text 3: If you are plagued by rats, …
5. Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?

1. challenge
2. doubt
3. ignore
4. overestimate

Text 3: If you are plagued by rats, …
‘If you are plagued by rats, think twice about getting a cat’ (titel)
6. Welke twee redenen die ervoor zorgen dat mensen onterecht denken dat
katten goede rattenvangers zijn, worden in de tekst genoemd?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.

Text 4: For cybersecurity, listen to this 11-year-old
7. What is the main point made about Reuben Paul in paragraph 2?

1. He prefers solving cybersecurity problems to playing games.
2. He proved to be very skilled at cybersecurity at a young age.
3. He taught his father how to fix complicated cybersecurity issues
4. He uses his cybersecurity skills to develop and market products.

Text 4: For cybersecurity, listen to this 11-year-old
8. Why does Reuben think that a teddy bear like “Bob” is ‘a risk in the socalled smart home’ (paragraph 3)?

1. It can open up families to an unwanted intrusion.
2. It encourages parents to leave children unsupervised.
3. It interferes with other technology used in the home.
4. It tends to malfunction when not switched off in time.

Text 4: For cybersecurity, listen to this 11-year-old
9. Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?

1. complacency
2. panic
3. reflection
4. regret

Text 4: For cybersecurity, listen to this 11-year-old
‘Reuben’s counsel is in high demand and he travels so much that he’s on
his third passport.’ (alinea 5)
10. Uit welke alinea blijkt voor het eerst dat hij wereldwijd zijn kennis deelt?
Noteer alleen het nummer van deze alinea.

Text 4: For cybersecurity, listen to this 11-year-old
‘“But first I have to pass the sixth grade.”’ (paragraph 5)
11. What is the writer’s aim in quoting this sentence?
He wants to ...

1. explain why Reuben needs to plan ahead.
2. question whether Reuben will achieve his goals.
3. show how little is expected of Reuben.
4. stress the fact that Reuben is still young.

Text 5: Stone-stacking: cool or cruel?
12. What idea does the sentence ‘Let’s focus on plastic in the oceans,
people!’ (paragraph 1) illustrate?

1. An overly emotional protest against stone-stacking will achieve nothing.
2. Many people consider the practice of stone-stacking to be an inalienable right.
3. Some people think that it is futile and trivial to worry about stonestacking.
4. Stone-stackers are reluctant to admit that their hobby can offend others.

Text 5: Stone-stacking: cool or cruel?
13. Which of the following characterises paragraph 2?

1. It further elaborates on the negative aspects of stone-stacking.
2. It outlines the various uses of and reasons for stone-stacking.
3. It puts the topic of stone-stacking in a global perspective.
4. It questions whether arguments against stone-stacking are valid.

Text 5: Stone-stacking: cool or cruel?
14. Which of the following becomes clear about stone-stackers from
paragraph 5?

1. They are concerned about the extinction of some birds and insects.
2. They do not care that their activities damage valuable ecosystems.
3. They have a preference for building stacks in remote natural areas.
4. They may disturb habitats of animals without even being aware of it.

Text 5: Stone-stacking: cool or cruel? 

15. Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of deze overeenkomen met de

inhoud van alinea 6. 

Sleep de bewering naar ‘wel’ of ‘niet’. 

Wel

Niet

Het is mogelijk dat stenen uit een archeologische vindplaats zijn

weggehaald om te stapelen. 

‘Historic England’ wil dat het stapelen van stenen verboden gaat

worden. 

Text 5: Stone-stacking: cool or cruel?
16. What is the purpose of paragraph 7?

1. to give examples of activities that are comparable to stone-stacking
2. to make clear why stone-stacking has become such a popular activity
3. to stress that some disagree with Hourston’s views on stonestacking
4. to suggest localities in which stonestacking is an acceptable pastime

Text 5: Stone-stacking: cool or cruel?
17. Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?

1. and right they are
2. but we need both
3. so expect change

Text 6: Fact-checking website’s role brings new attacks
18. Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?

1. A blessing in disguise
2. Appearances deceive
3. Secrecy is necessary
4. So far so good

Text 6: Fact-checking website’s role brings new attacks
19. What is the point made about the website Snopes in paragraph 3?

1. It has a growing impact.
2. It has questionable standards.
3. It is funded by black money.
4. It is politically motivated.

Text 6: Fact-checking website’s role brings new attacks   

Drie van de onderstaande zinsdelen (a, b, c of d) zijn weggelaten uit de

tekst (zie 20-1, 20-2 en 20-3).

20. Geef bij elke plaats aan welk zinsdeel daar hoort.

Sleep het zinsdeel naar de juiste letter. Let op: er blijft een zinsdeel over

20-1

20-2

20-3

and nobody seems to blame Snopes for that

but at Snopes they have learned to grow a thick skin

so they don’t know what to believe 

which was easily verifiable 

Text 6: Fact-checking website’s role brings new attacks
21. Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?

1. confidential
2. modest
3. playful
4. straightforward

Text 6: Fact-checking website’s role brings new attacks
22. Judging from the text as a whole, what is the writer’s attitude towards
Snopes?

1. critical
2. doubtful
3. indifferent
4. sympathetic