VWO 5 Reading skills

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5,6

How will this work?

• I'll explain how best to tackle the text and question
• If you know the answer(s), keep it to yourself
• Then you can add your answer online
• When everyone has answered we will look at how you can why it was the right answer.
  

Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?

1. a boyish innocence associated with
2. a connotation of sexuality attached to
3. a self-consciousness about
4. a strong sense of masculine pride in

Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?

1. absurd
2. commonplace
3. realistic
4. urgent

In general, men actively try to lead a self-sufficient life.

1. Wel
2. Niet

The writer is convinced modern men need a beard to establish a sense of self.

1. wel
2. niet

The writer implies that our ancestors would have preferred to work in an office had they lived today.

1. Wel
2. Niet

Bearded hipsters consider fine dining to be something for yuppies.

1. Wel
2. Niet

Leg in je eigen woorden uit wat bedoeld wordt met “this urge"

Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?

1. appropriateness
2. eccentricity
3. fashion
4. tradition