Y3 - reading practice - exam texts - part 1

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In deze les zitten 24 slides, met interactieve quizzen en tekstslides.

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Reading

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Reading:
There are 3 texts in this LessonUp.

You will first see the questions,
then a slide with the text,
then the questions again.

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

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.

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

‘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.

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Useful words:

dismissed - ontkende/was het niet eens met

acquired – aangeschaft   

residence – woning

rodents – knaagdieren       

contemplating - nadenken over

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

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


Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Useful words:

undue – onnodig(e)

harmful - schadelijk

abilities – capaciteiten

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

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

In welke alinea herhaalt Michael Nagel dit punt? Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

‘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.

Slide 14 - Quizvraag


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

Slide 15 - Quizvraag

Text 4: Emma Watson reveals
red carpet secrets.

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Useful words:

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

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

Kies bij 7 in alinea 1 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
A
confidence
B
courage
C
effort
D
profit

Slide 18 - Quizvraag

What is the function of paragraph 2?
A
to explain why many actresses eventually go for plastic surgery
B
to give examples of products promoted by the movie industry
C
to make clear how much of a movie star’s appearance is artificial
D
to make fun of the looks of over-the-top Hollywood celebrities

Slide 19 - Quizvraag

What becomes clear about Emma from paragraph 3?
A
She is ashamed to admit she is quite superstitious.
B
She is at her best when the unexpected happens.
C
She is prepared for all sorts of unforeseen circumstances.
D
She is used to being helped by professional beauticians.

Slide 20 - Quizvraag

Kies bij 10 in alinea 4 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
A
like being photographed
B
make use of social media
C
take herself too seriously
D
talk about her private life

Slide 21 - Quizvraag

What can be concluded about Emma from paragraph 5?
A
She believes men are too focused on beauty.
B
She blames the media for promoting unrealistic looks.
C
She hopes celebrities will encourage healthy lifestyles.
D
She thinks women are their own worst critics.

Slide 22 - Quizvraag

What is the main point made in paragraph 6?
A
Emma is afraid of tripping and falling in public.
B
Emma only asks advice from people she knows.
C
Emma’s fans can sometimes act very immaturely.
D
Emma’s friends help her to stay down-to-earth.

Slide 23 - Quizvraag

Now practice the irregular verbs!
The test is on Thursday 17-06 at 10:00.
You can find the verbs in studiewijzers.

Slide 24 - Tekstslide