Exam Training VWO - introduction

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VWO Exam Training

Introduction

CE English - what comes to mind?

General info

• A wider variety of texts from a broad range of topics
  
• Not as general as Cambridge
  
• 1 to 3 star texts
  
• Vocabulary is what can make it difficult
  
• Texts are sometimes altered - can make it more confusing
• The more you know about the topic within a text already, the better you do
  
• → Watch the news! Keep up with current events!
  

General info

• +/- 40 questions
  
• Range multiple choice, gapped text, true/false, open questions
  
• 2:30 hours time
  
• Dictionary allowed (but be careful!)
  
• Take your time
  
• Don’t overestimate yourself...

Expectiations/Goal this period

• At the end of this period, you know how to tackle the CE English exam
• You will know what kinds of texts and questions to expect
• You will practiced with the various text and question types and have actively applied the tips given in class to the texts
• You will have completed at least 1 full exam (2021 tv1)
• You will familiarize yourself with the linking words and vocabulary in your reader

Expectations/Goals

What do I expect from you?

1. Take the lessons and the homework seriously - the more you do now, the less time you need in May (think of all your other exams)

2. You take an active role in your own learning process - this is not an exam you can study for, so practicing and reflecting on your own work and mistakes is crucial!

3. Get help when needed - if you need assistance, let me know. If you don't do shit and expect me to help you at the end, think again.

Materials

• Reader CE: Bring it to every class!
• Vocab lists in reader - study 
• ExamenKracht.nl: website to help practice exams
• https://mijn.vo-content.nl/aanmelden-voor-groep/DNIHK

starting with 2016 on - feel free to practice on your own but leave 2021 exams (tv 1, 2 and 3) for the end to practice as a class!

Exam dates

CE Engels tv 1: Woensdag 18 mei 2022 13:30-16:00

tv 2: Vrijdag 24 juni 2022 13:30-16:00

tv 3: Vrijdag 8 juli 2022 13:30-16:00

Make sure you have a dictionary, a highlighter, pencil, eraser and pencil sharpener with you for the exam and for class from now on!

docs.google.com

What kind of info do you remember from last year?

Stappenplannen

- Let's take a look! Hand out reader

Please remember to take this to every class from now on!

Along with at least 1 highlighter (3 is preferable)

Concrete tips to get in your system

• Start off each text looking for the main problem/topic (use the title, any headings and pictures and the 1st question to help you)
  
• Read the question first, then the text
  
• Take your time
  
• Don’t look up every word - use what you know
  
• Beware of any obvious answers/too good to be true
  
• Get in the habit of highlighting: linking words, main problems, important factors

Linking words general info

• Linking words: use a separate highlighter
  
• Guide you through the text: be wary of changes in the main problem
  
• Positive/negative: in what way is the problem being presented?
  
• Do the answers in a question line up with the pos/neg from the main problem/what’s happening in the paragraph?
  
• When in doubt, use the linking words to guide you back to main problem
  
• Which answer relates most closely to main problem?
  

Going from Dutch/English and vice-versa

• Open questions: in Dutch
• True/false: in Dutch
• Best strategy?

• If you’re going from English to Dutch, put the English in your OWN words first IN ENGLISH and then translate to Dutch
• If you’re going from Dutch to English, reword in English in your own words and then go through the text - write down key words for yourself

Gapped text

• Lot of approaches but rule of thumb: stay close to the gap and look for linking words!
• If at beginning or end of a paragraph: don’t forget about the line before/after!
• HIGHLIGHT!

Main thing to keep in mind

Can you find the answer from the question in the text both:

           1. LITERALLY - the same concept/idea HAS to be in there. Example from Here to Stay - lineage vs. history

           2. COMPLETELY - the WHOLE idea has to be in there. Lots of times they’ll give one obvious point with one that’s not in there - be careful!

Double check this at all times!

I know what's expected from me this period regarding CE prep

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