Reading Practice 2018 KBL Tijdvak 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 4

Tekst 1

1.1 Waarvan is sprake in dit krantenartikel?

1. een ernstige constructiefout
2. een geval van crimineel gedrag
3. een nieuwe toeristische attractie
4. een scène uit een Harry Potter-film

Tekst 2

2.2 What was the purpose of the ‘crow show’?

1. to demonstrate that birds can communicate
2. to make the birds leave the area
3. to promote attention for bird protection
4. to record bird sounds for a music album

3.3 What is said about identical twins in paragraph 1?

1. Some people are afraid of their abilities.
2. They are generally social-minded.
3. They experience inexplicable things.

3.4 What is said about Margaret in paragraph 2?

1. She knows her sister better than she knows her husband.
2. She regretted being absent when her sister needed her.
3. She sensed that something was wrong with her sister.
4. She was reunited with her sister after a long time.

3.5 What does Margaret make clear in paragraph 3?
She wants to make clear that

1. twins are often distrusted by other people.
2. twins automatically think alike about most things.
3. twins dislike being the centre of everyone’s attention.
4. twins have a special connection only occasionally.

Tekst 4

4.6 Which statement about the book ‘The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep’ is
true according to paragraph 1?

1. Children will fall asleep by doing the exercises used in it.
2. Many parents buy it as a present for their children.
3. Reading it to children helps them doze off more quickly.
4. The method described in it has no effect on older children.

4.7 Geef van elke techniek om een kind in slaap te laten vallen aan of deze

wel of niet wordt genoemd in alinea 2 en/of 3.

1 Steeds zachter gaan voorlezen.

2 Voorlezende ouders doen alsof zij zelf slaperig zijn.

3 Specifiek taalgebruik en beelden gebruiken.

4 Het verhaal op een speciale manier voorlezen. 

 

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Tekst 5

5.8 How are Google Doodles introduced in paragraph 1?

1. by mentioning some examples
2. by presenting their history
3. by stressing how important they are

5.9 Which point is made about Ryan Germick in paragraph 2?

1. He developed his computer skills in India.
2. He discovered the potential of online sharing early on.
3. He travelled the world to develop exceptional ideas.
4. He wanted to be a professional photographer.

5.10 Why did Ryan change his business card according to paragraph 3?
He didn’t

1. like the job title that Google gave him.
2. think this description would promote his career.
3. want people to think he was bad at his job.

5.11 Geef bij elke bewering aan of deze wel of niet wordt genoemd in alinea 4 en/of 5.

1 De eerste Doodle is door een speciale afdeling gemaakt.

2 De Doodles worden gemaakt naar aanleiding van actueel nieuws.

3 De naam van het bedrijf moet in alle plaatjes terugkomen.

4 Mensen van over de hele wereld leveren een bijdrage. 

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5.12 Kies bij ___12____ in alinea 5 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven
mogelijkheden.

1. credibility
2. productivity
3. publicity
4. variety

Tekst 6

6.13 What becomes clear from paragraph 1?

1. A parachute would be available to save Felix.
2. Felix’ team was sure nothing could go wrong.
3. Someone would be joining Felix on his jump.
4. What Felix was about to do was very dangerous.

6.14 Kies bij ___14___ in alinea 2 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.

1. obstacles
2. pressures
3. speeds
4. time zones

6.15 Geef van elke bewering aan of deze wel of niet wordt genoemd in alinea 2 en/of 3. 

1 Felix’ moeder was emotioneel na de landing.

2 Felix wist dat de sprong gezondheidsproblemen zou veroorzaken.

3 Vlak voor Felix moest springen, durfde hij eigenlijk niet meer.

4 Het uitzicht van zo’n grote hoogte was heel mooi. 

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5.16 Uit welke zin in alinea 4 blijkt dat Felix op grote hoogte stond? Citeer (= schrijf over uit de tekst) de eerste twee woorden van de zin waaruit dit blijkt.

6.17 According to paragraph 5, why is Felix Baumgartner’s skydive special,
besides the record?

1. because it was a positive stunt in space after a previous tragedy
2. because several scientists contributed to this project
3. because the free-fall was broadcast live throughout the world
4. because the techniques can be used for future space travel

6.18 What becomes clear about Felix from paragraph 6?

1. He has dedicated his life to breaking records.
2. He invented the title Fearless Felix.
3. He is regarded as foolish for putting his life at risk.
4. He is well known for his extraordinary projects.

6.19 ‘“on top of the world”.’ (alinea 7) Er zijn twee zinsdelen in alinea 1 tot en met 3 die hetzelfde beschrijven in andere woorden. Citeer (= schrijf over uit de tekst) één van deze twee zinsdelen.

Tekst 7

7.20 Wat gebeurde er met Laia Martin?

1. Ze werd aangeklaagd vanwege geluidsoverlast.
2. Ze werd gek gemaakt door haar buurvrouw.
3. Ze werd veroordeeld tot het betalen van een boete.
4. Ze werd verplicht haar piano weg te doen.

Tekst 8

8.21 Wat vindt de schrijver van dit artikel van de hygiënewaarschuwing die gegeven wordt? Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.

Tekst 9

9.22 What becomes clear from paragraph 1 and 2?
The boot camps for young people are

1. designed to be a safe meeting place.
2. meant to help them find jobs.
3. perfect for impressing future employers.
4. suitable for learning how to cooperate.

9.23 Which of the following points about boot camps is described in
paragraph 2?

1. how they are organised
2. how to get admitted to them
3. why they can be fun
4. why they take so much time

9.24 Geef van elke bewering aan of deze wel of niet overeenkomt met wat Matt Hancock zegt in alinea 3. 

1 Sommige mensen vinden het normaal om van een uitkering te leven.

2 Jongeren moeten langer gaan doorleren dan ze nu doen.

3 Het wordt voor jongeren bijna onmogelijk om nog een uitkering te krijgen.

4 Mensen moeten worden uitgedaagd om aan het werk te gaan. 

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9.25 What does the author want to make clear in paragraph 4?
In the past,

1. boot camps proved to be a successful option.
2. there were similar plans to reduce youth unemployment.
3. young people were punished for non-cooperation.

Tekst 10

10.26 Welke van deze vijf zeepsoorten verjongt de huid volgens de tekst?

1. Malki Dead Sea Natural Sulphur Soap
2. Quinessence Green Tea Aromatherapy Soap
3. Boots Oil Of Evening Primrose Moisturising Soap
4. Bronnley Herbarium Bath Soaps

Tekst 11

11.27 What is said about Robert in paragraph 1?

1. He has been a terrible husband.
2. He has been planning to take up a new sport.
3. He is always trying to push his limits.
4. He is as interested in sports as his wife Sam is.

11.28 Kies bij ___28___ in alinea 2 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.

1. disputed
2. encouraged
3. followed
4. prevented

11.29 What becomes clear about Sam from paragraph 3?

1. She had clearly underestimated the risks.
2. She used social media to keep in touch with Robert.
3. She was constantly worried to bits.
4. She worked hard to pay for Robert’s journey.

11.30 What is the function of paragraph 4?

1. to clarify why Robert is interested in doing things no one has ever done before
2. to explain why Robert cannot do without Sam’s support during a race
3. to give examples of how hard Robert has to train to be able to survive certain challenges
4. to make clear that Robert has started on an extreme new adventure

11.31 What is the point made by Sam in paragraph 5?

1. She accepts the fact that Robert is unemployed.
2. She is convinced Robert’s actions are completely justifiable.
3. She is glad that Robert is supported by so many people.

11.32 ‘It’s my small part in the big picture.’
Which part is Sam talking about according to paragraph 6?
The fact that she accepts that her husband’s hobby

1. caused the loss of many friends.
2. has a huge impact on their relationship.
3. has cost a lot of money over the years.
4. is a constant threat to his health.

Tekst 12

12.33 Which statement is not true according to paragraph 1?

1. Mr Pratt believed in treating his clients well.
2. Mr Pratt had already quit his job when he received the money.
3. Mrs Watson had been Mr Pratt’s client for a long time.
4. Mrs Watson left Mr Pratt money to show her appreciation.

12.34 What becomes clear from paragraph 2?

1. Mr Pratt has mixed feelings about getting money from Mrs Watson.
2. Mr Pratt hopes he will get more customers like Mrs Watson.
3. Mrs Watson had hinted at her plan to Mr Pratt during a ride.
4. Mrs Watson was always making up stories that Mr Pratt didn’t fall for.

12.35 Geef van elke bewering over Don Pratt aan of deze wel of niet wordt genoemd in alinea 3 en/of 4.

1 Hij bleef contact houden met mevrouw Watson tot aan haar dood.

2 Hij vond dat hij zijn carrière te danken had aan mevrouw Watson.

3 Hij was opgelucht dat hij kon stoppen met werken als taxichauffeur.

4 Hij is bij de begrafenis van mevrouw Watson geweest. 

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12.36 What becomes clear about Mrs Watson in paragraph 4?

1. People had little idea of her private life.
2. She did many good deeds during her life.
3. She was richer than people thought.
4. The staff thought she was mentally ill.

Tekst 13

13.37 Papegaai Buddy doet twee dingen die overlast veroorzaken voor de buren. Schrijf ze allebei op.
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.

13.38 Citeer (= schrijf over uit de tekst) de eerste twee woorden van de zin waaruit blijkt of er al een officieel besluit over de afhandeling van de klacht genomen is.

Tekst 14

14.39 What is the MAIN purpose of this letter?

1. to apologise to customers on behalf of the airline
2. to enable customers to apply for a refund
3. to offer to customers alternative transportation
4. to provide customers with flight status updates