2BK reading practice

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• Leerjaar 2

2B/K Reading practice 

Lees de teksten goed en beantwoord daarna de vragen.

Many studies about language learning ask the question: What makes a good language learner? There are some things that good language learners do and some things they don't do. Here are some of the most useful suggestions from studies.

 

Don't be afraid of making mistakes. People often get things wrong. Good language learners notice their mistakes and learn from them.

Do group activities. People use language to communicate with other people. A good language learner always looks for opportunities to talk with other students.

Stellingen die komen: Good language learners don't make mistakes

                                    It's a good idea to talk to other students

Good language learners don't make mistakes.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

It's a good idea to talk with other students.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Make notes during every class. Notes help you to remember new language. Look at your notes when you do your homework.

Use a dictionary. Good language learners often use dictionaries to check the meaning of words they don't know. They also make their own vocabulary lists.

Think in the language you're learning outside the classroom. When you're shopping or walking down the street, remember useful words and phrases. Sometimes, when you're at home, say new words to practise your pronunciation.

Stellingen die komen:Take notes only before an exam

                                   Good language learners write down the words and expressions they learn 

                                    Think of language you know when you are outside the classroom.                          

Take notes only before an exam.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Good language learners write down the words and expressions they learn.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Think of language you know when you are outside the classroom.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Do extra practice. Test and improve your language, reading and listening skills with self-study material. You can find a lot of this online.

 

Imagine yourself speaking in the language. Many good language learners can see and hear themselves speaking in the language. This helps their motivation.

Enjoy the process. Good language learners have fun with the language. Watch a TV series or film, listen to songs, play video games or read a book. It's never too late to become a good language learner.

Stelling die komt: Don't take tests outside of class - it's very stressful

Don't take tests outside of class – it's very stressful.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Lees de tekst op de volgende dia's goed en maak aantekeningen, je kan niet terugbladeren. Let op de dikgedrukte namen en schrijf op wat daar te doen is.

A travel guide

Read a travel guide about Bangkok to practise and improve your reading skills.

Whether you're travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you're likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but it's also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a longer stay?

Where to stay

The Khao San Road was a famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprio's character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it's noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where everyday Bangkok people eat, work and live. It's not as convenient for the main tourist sites, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes.
 

How to get around

Bangkok's traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi – if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams – but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit, and the famous Chatuchak street market.

Where to eat 

The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown – Yaowarat Street – and choose whatever looks most interesting from the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants ans food stands.

What to do

After you've seen the main sites like the Giant Buddha at the temple of Wat Pho and the spectacular Grand Palace, and shopped at Chatuchak market, check out the snake farm and watch the live snake show. You can even touch a snake yourself if you want to!

a place that you might see in the film 'The Beach'

Klik op de tekst delen om te vergroten

1. Yaowarat street
2. Wat Pho
3. Khao San Road
4. Phra Kanong

a place where local Thai people go

a place where local Thai people go

Klik op de tekst delen om te vergroten

1. Yaowarat street
2. Wat Pho
3. Khao San Road
4. Phra Kanong

an alternative route through the city

an alternative route through the city

Klik op de tekst delen om te  vergroten

1. Chao Phraya
2. Wat Pho
3. Khao San Road
4. Phra Kanong

a place to go for shopping and bars

a place to go for shopping and bars

Klik op de tekst delen om te vergroten

1. Chao Phraya
2. Sukhumvit
3. Khao San Road
4. Phra Kanong

an important sightseeing spot

an important sightseeing spot

Klik op de tekst delen om te vergroten

1. Chao Phraya
2. Wat Pho
3. Khao San Road
4. Yaowarat Street

a place to go for food

a place to go for food

Klik op de tekst delen om te vergroten

1. Chao Phraya
2. Wat Pho
3. Khao San Road
4. Yaowarat Street

Lees de stukjes tekst goed en beantwoord daarna de true or false vragen.

Whether you're travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you're likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but it's also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a longer stay?

De stelling die komt: One night is enough time to see Bangkok.

One night is enough time to see Bangkok.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Where to stay

The Khao San Road was a famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprio's character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it's noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where everyday Bangkok people eat, work and live. It's not as convenient for the main tourist sites, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes.

De stellingen die komen: Khao San Road is an authentic Thai area of the city.

                                          Phra Kanong is further away from the main tourist sites than Khao  San Road is.

                                         

Khao San Road is an authentic Thai area of the city.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Phra Kanong is further away from the main tourist sites than Khao San Road is.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

How to get around

Bangkok's traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi – if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams – but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit, and the famous Chatuchak street market.

De stellingen die komen: The river boat taxis often get stuck in traffic too.

                                         Taking the Skytrain is a faster way to see the city than going by taxi.

The river boat taxis often get stuck in traffic too.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Taking the Skytrain is a faster way to see the city than going by taxi.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Where to eat

The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown – Yaowarat Street – and choose whatever looks most interesting from the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands.  

De stelling die komt: You need to choose where to eat carefully, as not everywhere is good.

You need to choose where to eat carefully, as not everywhere is good.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE