Samen oefenen

• Engels leesvaardigheid
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Samen oefenen

Every student succeeds

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“Every Student Succeeds Act” (line 2)
How can the writer’s attitude towards this new law best be characterised?

1. as completely objective
2. as mildly mocking
3. as highly appreciative
4. as rather critical

“That is a gift for all children in our nation.” (laatste zin)
Which kids specifically?

1. All kids
2. poor kids
3. wealthy kids
4. disabled kids

Buy this handbag

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What is the main point Emily Goldman makes on the topic of “high-end fashion houses ‘going green’”?

1. She claims it is a marketing trick that will increase sales.
2. She expects it will greatly improve the industry’s image.
3. She doubts whether it will boost the sale of ‘green’ products.
4. She thinks it will only make a marginal difference.

“the throw-away mentality” (regel 9)
Which sentence makes clear that, that is what producers are stimulating

1. The solution (line 5)
2. Besides, we (line 15)
3. We need (line 12)
4. It is ... (line 16)

Invisible Boyfriend

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Which of the following becomes clear about the ‘Invisible Boyfriend’ service in this text?

1. Its customers are unaware , there are several individuals behind a virtual friend.
2. It stands out for being considerably more user-friendly than its competitors.
3. Participants might end up falling in love and get involved in real life.
4. The company that operates it underpays its employees.

"an unmet need for a niche audience” (alinea 4)
Which sentence shows what problem is solved by this app?

1. Are you (line 1)
2. Then put (line 3)
3. You can (line 7)
4. What's probably (line 12)

How does the writer of this article view the ‘Invisible Boyfriend’ service?

1. as classy but overpriced
2. as commendable but imperfect
3. as clever but disturbing
4. as exciting but extravagant

For what it's worth

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“I have developed a brilliant rush hour strategy” (alinea 7). Which serious solution has he come up with?

1. Leave an hour early.
2. Stay at a who lives close to work.
3. Leave after rush hour is over.
4. Eat garlic the night before he gets on the train.

Wel/Niet: Geef van de volgende aspecten van reizen met het openbaar vervoer aan of deze wel of niet genoemd worden in de tekst.
1 reiskosten 2 vertragingen

1. wel, wel
2. niet, niet
3. wel , niet
4. niet, wel

Welk van de volgende stijlmiddelen heeft de schrijver van deze column het meeste toegepast?

1. beeldspraak
2. herhaling
3. overdrijving
4. paradox

What is the Big Idea?

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Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?

1. big
2. flexible
3. cheap
4. strong

What is the main goal of paragraph 3?

1. to explain that managers tend to be wary of taking financial risks
2. to stress that asking for new ideas only makes sense if you are going to use them
3. to show why companies should be prepared to invest in modern technology
4. to support the theory on how to successfully run a business

Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?

1. ambition
2. obedience
3. inaction
4. rebellion

Luc de Brabandare (al. 2) heeft een belangrijke boodschap. Deze boodschap kan kernachtig samengevat worden met één van deze beschrijvingen:

1. be adjustable
2. miracle cure
3. means to an end
4. rewarding genius

David Burkus (al. 4) heeft een belangrijke boodschap. Deze boodschap kan kernachtig samengevat worden met één van deze beschrijvingen:

1. means to an end
2. trial and error
3. be adjustable
4. rewarding genius

Eze Vidra (al. 5) heeft een belangrijke boodschap. Deze boodschap kan kernachtig samengevat worden met één van deze beschrijvingen:

1. means to an end
2. trial and error
3. miracle cure
4. rewarding genius