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WorksheetsKB 2016 deel 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Tekst 9: How does the writer introduce the subject in paragraph 1?
a)
by comparing two different events
b)
by contradicting the title of the article
c)
by describing a remarkable situation
d)
by supporting a courageous initiative
2.
Tekst 9: Why did Guanlao start his project, according to paragraph 3? He felt the need to
a)
contribute to a better environment for the future.
b)
do away with all the objects he did not really need.
c)
do something suitable in memory of his parents.
d)
share his great wealth with less fortunate people.
3.
Tekst 9: What does Celine particularly like about Guanlao’s library, according to paragraph 4?
a)
It gives poor people the chance to read books.
b)
It helps her get rid of books she no longer wants.
c)
It is in short walking distance from her home.
d)
It provides reading materials for local schools.
4.
Tekst 9: What can be concluded about Guanlao from paragraph 5?
a)
He dislikes having to depend on gifts from well-wishers.
b)
He has found a way to earn money with his library.
c)
He is clearly pleased with the choices he has made.
d)
He lost his job because he spent too much time on his library.
5.
Tekst 10: What becomes clear about the writer in paragraph 1?
a)
He acknowledges that serving decent meals to children is a difficult job.
b)
He blames schools for offering cheap and unhealthy meals to their pupils.
c)
He demands respect for having taught his children to try and eat everything.
d)
He is frustrated about not having been able to stick to a healthy diet himself.
6.
Tekst 10: the central argument has been more or less won.’ (paragraph 2) What is ‘the central argument’?
a)
Children are born with a natural preference for unhealthy food.
b)
Children dislike having to eat their meals in large canteens.
c)
Children do better in school when they have eaten a wholesome meal.
d)
Children like eating vegetables if they have grown them themselves.
7.
Tekst 10: Kies bij ____ 28____ in alinea 3 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
a)
as a result
b)
besides
c)
for example
d)
however
8.
Tekst 11: What is said about the explosion in paragraphs 1 and 2?
a)
It did a lot of damage to Margaret Goodwin’s apartment.
b)
It made Margaret Goodwin go deaf as a result.
c)
It occurred while Margaret Goodwin was in the kitchen.
d)
It was caused by a gas leak in the building where Margaret Goodwin lives.
9.
Tekst 11: What is said about the firefighters in paragraph 3?
a)
They thought at first that a broken fridge might have caused the explosion.
b)
They warned the neighbours that other explosions might follow.
c)
They were amazed at the state of the house after the explosion
d)
They were surprised that the Hanover Housing Association interfered
10.
Tekst 11: Kies bij ___32___ in alinea 4 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
a)
angry
b)
annoying
c)
frightened
d)
helpful
11.
Tekst 11: What becomes clear from paragraph 4?
a)
A fridge door normally opens when the pressure inside gets too high.
b)
It is very uncommon for a jar of chutney to explode.
c)
Margaret’s friend has replaced the damaged fridge.
d)
You should never keep an open jar of chutney in the fridge.
12.
Tekst 12: What is the aim of this text?
a)
to convince readers never to spy on others through the internet.
b)
to explain to readers how internet firms earn money with their sites.
c)
to inform readers about the consequences of their online behaviour.
d)
to make clear to readers they had better avoid social media sites
13.
Tekst 13: Wat wordt in dit krantenartikel duidelijk over de plannen van Center Parcs?
a)
Ze gaan een campagne starten om meer gasten aan te trekken.
b)
Ze gaan veel werkgelegenheid bieden vanwege een nieuw park.
c)
Ze willen een nieuwe formule gaan uitproberen.
d)
Ze zijn van plan om vier nieuwe parken te openen.
14.
Tekst 14: How did two cats stop the B and Q train lines in New York City’s subway according to paragraphs 1 and 2?
a)
The electricity was turned off when their owner explained they might be on the tracks.
b)
The train operators refused to move on when they noticed them near the tracks.
c)
They caused an electricity failure when they were playing on the tracks.
15.
Tekst 14: Which statement is true according to paragraph 3?
a)
Authorities required the assistance of the public to save the animals.
b)
Other subway lines than B and Q had to be closed down as well.
c)
The escaped kittens put the travellers in serious danger.
d)
The subway company provided some alternative travel arrangements.
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