Science and Technology

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 6

Science and Technology

Before you start the quiz, first study the following words:

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Science and Technology

Now take the following quiz:

Remember you  have 10 seconds to answer.

1. How do I (schakelen) between screens on my computer?

1. recharge
2. toggle
3. lever
4. gauge

2. (Verdunnen,aanlengen) the juice with water before your drink it.

1. Dilute
2. Tow
3. Evaporate
4. Detect

3. Can I (opladen) these batteries?

1. generate
2. gauge
3. recharge
4. erect

4. This new (wasmiddel) washes your clothes whiter than ever before.

1. detergent
2. deterrent
3. appliance
4. range

5. Lots of (stralen) of sunlight lit the room.

1. proliferation
2. fabric
3. rays
4. x-rays

6. We need a (hefboom) to lift this heavy stone.

1. breakthrough
2. proponent
3. marble
4. lever

7. (Voorstanders) of stem-cell research are trying to get more support in Congress.

1. Gears
2. Hands-on
3. Proponents
4. Corrosions

8. A flag can be used to (meten) the wind.

1. erect
2. gauge
3. evaporate
4. toggle

9. He considers cruise missiles an effective (afschrikmiddel).

1. detergent
2. deterrent
3. friction
4. appliance

10. The door had been pulled off its (scharnieren)

1. appliances
2. findings
3. concrete
4. hinges

11. When you rub your hands together, the (wrijving) produces heat.

1. corrosion
2. proliferation
3. friction
4. scrutiny

12. Our water and our hope had (verdampt)

1. evaporated
2. diluted
3. gauged
4. recharged

Science and Technology

Some more words:

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1. On Earth (zwaartekracht) is stronger than on Mars

2. If only hurricanes could be (voorspellen).

3. Big cars are usually not (zuinig).

4. These cameras (houden toezicht op) road safety.

5. Where's the (handleiding) for this TV?

6. How much (vloeistof) does this bottle contain?

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Now read the following texts:

G11: Could One Word Unite The World? 2019-I:6

          G15: Revenge is a dish better left unmade 2021-I:9

               H7: More skin in the game 2022-I:7

Read + learn page 69 tm 108 

Science and Technology

Now read the following text:

G11: Could One Word Unite The World? 2019-I:6 (pp. 172-174)

   

1. Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?

1. arbitrary
2. controversial
3. obsolete
4. practical

2. Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?

1. annoying
2. astonishing
3. convenient
4. reassuring

3. Which of the following is in line with what is said in paragraph 4?

1. “Huh” is generally acknowledged to be the only example of a sound common to all languages.
2. The idea of “huh” as a significant form of communication should be researched.
3. Though everybody is capable of uttering “huh”, we have to master its usage.

“According to the authors, this is what’s going on here.” (paragraph 6)
4. To which of the following does this remark refer?

1. “it rules out a natural objection” (paragraph 4)
2. “linguistic cultures are diverse and unrelated” (paragraph 5)
3. “convergent evolution” paragraph 5)
4. “miscommunication” (paragraph 6)

“a fascinating article by Mark Dingemanse and his colleagues”
(paragraph 3)
5. Which of the following best reflects the claim made in the article by Dingemanse and his colleagues?

1. A deliberate transfer between culturally related languages has led to the development of a shared vocabulary.
2. The fact that human interaction requires the ability to correct miscommunication has led to the development of a shared word.
3. The widespread use of the word huh?” is evidence that all languages are related to a larger extent than was previously assumed.
4. “miscommunication” (paragraph 6)

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Now read the following text:

          G15: Revenge is a dish better left unmade 2021-I:9 (pp.181-182)

           

1. What is said about revenge in paragraph 1?

1. It is a genetically in-built reflex that is increasingly relevant in today’s world.
2. It is a relic from the past that seems to be disappearing from modern life.
3. It is a safeguard that helps individuals survive the harsh realities of society.
4. It is an innate mechanism that was once useful to maintain social stability.

2 What is the function of paragraph 2?

1. to downplay the findings from paragraph 1 by quoting current research
2. to question what is said in paragraph 1 and introduce alternative views
3. to relate paragraph 1 to the insights presented later in the text
4. to stress the relevance of the hypothesis mentioned in paragraph 1

3 Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?

Revenge is a dish better left unmade

In alinea 3 tot en met 6 worden de volgende wetenschappers genoemd:

1 David Chester (alinea 3)

2 Timothy Wilson (alinea 4)

3 Beverly Engel (alinea 5)

4 Michael McCullough (alinea 6)

4. Geef van elke persoon aan welke uitspraak het best bij hem of haar past.

Noteer de letter van de uitspraak achter het nummer op het antwoordblad.

Let op: er blijven twee uitspraken over.

1. David Chester

2. Timothy Wilson

3. Beverly Engel

4. Michael McCullough

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Now read the following text:

               H7: More skin in the game 2022-I:7 (pp.206-208)

23 How is the topic of leather introduced in paragraph 1?

1. by making clear that it has been in use for a long time now
2. by praising its durability by referring to archeological finds
3. by questioning the role it played in early human settlements
4. by stressing that the process of making it has hardly changed

24 Which of the following fits the gap in
paragraph 2?

1. cheap activity
2. nasty business
3. profitable enterprise
4. skilled profession

25 How are the production and use of leather described in paragraph 3?

1. as high-tech and expensive
2. as labour-intensive and dangerous
3. as lucrative but controversial
4. as primitive but necessary

26 What becomes clear from paragraph 4?

1. An artificial variety of leather is currently being developed.
2. Fake leather is expected to replace the natural product soon.
3. Tech-firms are helping leather manufacturers boost their output.
4. The leather industry is committed to reducing animal suffering.

27 Which of the following is not mentioned as an advantage of factory-grown
leather in paragraphs 5 and 6?

1. its adjustability
2. its efficiency
3. its price
4. its regularity

28 What becomes clear about Modern Meadow from paragraph 7?

1. It admits that the quality of its invention is not optimal yet and can be improved.
2. It claims that it is impossible to tell the difference between its product and real leather.
3. It tries to discourage people from comparing its material to its natural counterpart.
4. It wants to stress that its leather production methods are animalfriendly.

29 Judging from paragraph 8, how can the attitude of the writer towards factory-grown leather best be characterized?