V5 / 6 reading lesson VWO exam 2017 2 text 3: The case for the cyberdefence

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V5/V6: Reading lesson

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Before we start:
I'd like to focus on some sign words that will appear in this text.

Answer the following questions about which sign words fit best in the gap sentence:

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

We were unable to get funding and _______ had to abandon the project.
A
moreover
B
still
C
therefore
D
likewise

Slide 3 - Quizvraag

 'Therefore' means "for that reason" (daarom), so that fits best in this sentence.

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

When they arrived at Malaga airport it was hot, _________ that it was only the end of April.
A
for all
B
however
C
admittedly
D
despite the fact

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

All of the options were sign words and phrases indicating a contrast ("tegenstelling"), but 'despite the fact' was the only one that fitted grammatically in this sentence.

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

This jacket is completely waterproof, _________ light and comfortable.
A
yet
B
while
C
whereas
D
besides

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

'While' and 'whereas' also indicate a contrast ("tegenstelling"), but 'yet' fits best. (in Dutch: "en toch")

The jacket is completely waterproof so you might expect it to be heavy or uncomfortable to wear, but it's not.

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

Text 3 (VWO 2017-2):
"The case for the cyberdefense"

First have a look at what kind of text this is.

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

What kind of text is this, and what do you expect it to be about?

Slide 10 - Woordweb

Question 4:
Q4: What is the function of paragraphs 1 and 2?

Read the question and the options, and then read paragraphs 1 and 2.

Can a "sign word" help you in choosing the right answer?

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Now answer question 4:
A
to emphasise that cyberattacks ...
B
to illustrate that education about ...
C
to introduce the problems ...
D
to point out the cybertactics deployed ...

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

What exactly is the NHS?
"It refers to the Government-funded medical and health care services that everyone living in the UK can use without being asked to pay the full cost of the service."
(Source: https://fullfact.org/health/what-is-the-nhs/)

So basically it's the health care system in the UK.
(kan handig zijn om te weten voor examenteksten)
Correct answer 4A:

The answer to this question can be found here:
"It is crucial, therefore, that governments and companies take steps now to combat this problem."

The question was 'what is the function of par. 1 and 2?'

Words like 'crucial', 'therefore' and 'now' make clear that there is an urgent problem that needs to be addressed.

Slide 13 - Tekstslide

What exactly is the NHS?
"It refers to the Government-funded medical and health care services that everyone living in the UK can use without being asked to pay the full cost of the service."
(Source: https://fullfact.org/health/what-is-the-nhs/)

So basically it's the health care system in the UK.
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That puts a premium on defence.” (paragraph 4)
Q5: What is the underlying reason?

Read question 5 and the options A-B-C, and mark paragraph 4.

Question: Do you also need to mark paragraph 3? Why?

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Your answer to question 5:
A
Considerable difficulty is experienced...
B
Internal political dissension makes...
C
The military response required would...

Slide 15 - Quizvraag

Answer 5A:
"Considerable difficulty is experienced in identifying the enemy to be targeted."

--> Par 4: You can say that cyberattacks are 'an act of war' and then think you can threaten whoever did it, but this won't work, because the attackers can remain anonymous (so you can't "identify" them). So threats are useless ("empty words").


Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Why is answer 5C not correct?

"The military response required would entail disproportionate collateral damage."

This might be something you could conclude for yourself, and perhaps this is true, but the text doesn't mention collateral damage.

*Always make sure that you can prove your answer with the text.




Slide 17 - Tekstslide

Question 6:

How does paragraph 7 relate to the rest of the article?

*Also read par. 5 and 6.

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

Your answer to question 6:
A
It concludes the main line of argument.
B
It downplays the main line of argument.
C
It ridicules the main line of argument.
D
It summarises the main line of argument.

Slide 19 - Quizvraag

Answer 6B:

It downplays the main line of argument.

--> The main line of argument was that governments and companies should co-operate in order to fight cybercrime. The last paragraph says that you can co-operate all you want, but in the end the people ("staff") who use these systems can still make mistakes.

The sign word "however" can help you here. It indicates a contrast to what was said before. If the answer had been A or D, you would have expected a different type of sign word. 

Slide 20 - Tekstslide

How useful was this reading practice for you?
Very useful
reasonably useful
not very useful

Slide 21 - Poll

Please explain the answer you gave?

Slide 22 - Woordweb

Final question: Do you think you will study the sign word list before the reading test / your final English exam?
Definitely
If I have time
I don't think so

Slide 23 - Poll