Y3 - reading practice - exam texts - part 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Reading

Reading:

There are 3 texts in this LessonUp.

You will first see the questions,

then a slide with the text,

then the questions again.

Text 1: Waiting is good for you

Questions:

1. Kies bij 5 in alinea 2 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
A.    Consequently
B.    However
C.    Likewise
D.    Moreover

2. ‘Those who waited longer ... made the better decision,’ (paragraph 3). Why?
A.    They became financially independent.
B.    They felt better about the rewards.
C.    They learned how to deal with stress.
D.    They understood the goals of the test.

Kies bij 5 in alinea 2 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.

1. Consequently
2. However
3. Likewise
4. Moreover

‘Those who waited longer ... made the better decision,’ (paragraph 3). Why?

1. They became financially independent.
2. They felt better about the rewards.
3. They learned how to deal with stress.
4. They understood the goals of the test.

Text 2: Cameron gets on 'purr-fectly' well with his cat

Questions:

1. Why was a cat brought to live at Downing Street, according to the text?
A.    to boost the popularity of David Cameron
B.    to get rid of unwanted  animals on the premises
C.    to honour a tradition that started last century
D.    to promote a publication about David Cameron


2. How can the tone of this article be characterised?
A.    as amazed
B.    as concerned
C.    as light-hearted
D.    as serious

Useful words:

dismissed - ontkende/was het niet eens met

acquired – aangeschaft   

residence – woning

rodents – knaagdieren       

contemplating - nadenken over

Why was a cat brought to live at Downing Street, according to the text?

1. to boost the popularity of David Cameron
2. to get rid of unwanted animals on the premises
3. to honour a tradition that started last century
4. to promote a publication about David Cameron

How can the tone of this article be characterised?

1. as amazed
2. as concerned
3. as light-hearted
4. as serious

Text 3: Smart Baby Toys?

Questions:

1. ‘let them learn naturally during play’ (alinea 1)
In welke alinea herhaalt Michael Nagel dit punt? Noteer het nummer van deze alinea. _______

2. ‘Manufacturers of smart toys are taking advantage of this.’ (paragraph 3).  What is meant by ‘this’?
A.    The demands on the producers to come up with challenging new toys.
B.    The inability of many consumers to spend money on new gadgets.
C.    The insights people get from reading professor Michael Nagel’s book.
D.    The wrong idea parents can have about their children’s mental growth.

3. Kies bij 39 in alinea 5 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
A.    However
B.    Likewise
C.    Moreover

Useful words:

undue – onnodig(e)

harmful - schadelijk

abilities – capaciteiten

‘let them learn naturally during play’ (alinea 1)

In welke alinea herhaalt Michael Nagel dit punt? Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

‘Manufacturers of smart toys are taking advantage of this.’ (paragraph 3). What is meant by ‘this’?

1. The demands on the producers to come up with challenging new toys.
2. The inability of many consumers to spend money on new gadgets.
3. The insights people get from reading professor Michael Nagel’s book.
4. The wrong idea parents can have about their children’s mental growth.

Kies bij 39 in alinea 5 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.

1. However
2. Likewise
3. Moreover

Text 4: Emma Watson reveals

red carpet secrets.

Useful words:

flawless – vlekkeloos

mishaps – ongelukjes
complexion – gezichtshuid
disclose – onthullen
applications – toepassingen
rare – zeldzaam
upmarket – dure
wobbly - nerveus

Kies bij 7 in alinea 1 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.

1. confidence
2. courage
3. effort
4. profit

What is the function of paragraph 2?

1. to explain why many actresses eventually go for plastic surgery
2. to give examples of products promoted by the movie industry
3. to make clear how much of a movie star’s appearance is artificial
4. to make fun of the looks of over-the-top Hollywood celebrities

What becomes clear about Emma from paragraph 3?

1. She is ashamed to admit she is quite superstitious.
2. She is at her best when the unexpected happens.
3. She is prepared for all sorts of unforeseen circumstances.
4. She is used to being helped by professional beauticians.

Kies bij 10 in alinea 4 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.

1. like being photographed
2. make use of social media
3. take herself too seriously
4. talk about her private life

What can be concluded about Emma from paragraph 5?

1. She believes men are too focused on beauty.
2. She blames the media for promoting unrealistic looks.
3. She hopes celebrities will encourage healthy lifestyles.
4. She thinks women are their own worst critics.

What is the main point made in paragraph 6?

1. Emma is afraid of tripping and falling in public.
2. Emma only asks advice from people she knows.
3. Emma’s fans can sometimes act very immaturely.
4. Emma’s friends help her to stay down-to-earth.

Now practice the irregular verbs!

The test is on Thursday 17-06 at 10:00.

You can find the verbs in studiewijzers.