Exam prep reading and listening 27/01/2021

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 3

Exam preparation

Today we are going to work on our reading and our listening skills.

What is the mood of today?

First: reading

Open up an old exam that was uploaded on the "bestanden" page of our English teams page. 

Text 1. Q1: What kind of company is 'XXX'?

1. a holiday accommodation rating site
2. a hotel and apartment complex
3. a tourist information centre
4. an online booking agency

Q2. What does the writer want 'XXX' to do?

1. He wants 'XXX' to admit the mistake they made on their website.
2. He wants 'XXX' to change some information on their website.
3. He wants 'XXX' to take full responsibility for the incorrect information.
4. He wants 'XXX' to upgrade the booking to the exclusive standard.

Q3. What can be said about parking a car?

1. It is safe to park a car in the car park because it is supervised at night.
2. Parking a car in the secure car park does not automatically mean the car is safe.
3. The secure car park can only be used by guests booked into luxury apartments.

Q4. What can be said about the writer's feelings?

1. The writer was confused because the apartment was not what he had expected.
2. The writer was furious to find the apartment so different from the one advertised.
3. The writer was relieved that the apartment will be rated again.
4. The writer was sad to find the apartment not as exclusive as promised.

Your turn

Please finish texts 2 and 3. We are going to review it after the time sloth. 

And now: listening

How to do the listening part

Keep in mind that they use a lot of synonyms so look at a few words and try to listen to a word that has the same meaning in the fragment that you are about to listen. 

1. Where is the man going on vacation?

1. Germany
2. France
3. Italy

2. Where did he meet Claudia?

1. At a music store
2. On the internet
3. At the post office

3. What advice does Markus give Pete about meeting Claudia's parents?

1. Be on time
2. Smile and be friendly
3. Take a small gift

4. What is one thing Markus does NOT say about greeting Claudia?

1. take her some flowers
2. give her a friendly hug
3. shake her hand

5. Markus' final suggestion for Pete is that he should ____.

1. brush up on his German
2. visit Berlin during his visit
3. buy souvenirs for Claudia's family

Do one yourself now and come back once finished

https://www.esl-lab.com/intermediate/summer-vacations/

How many did you do right?

How did today go?