Reading practice 4vwo 02.06.2025

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Reading practice

For test week

Goals

Students can understand new words by using clues from the text or a dictionary.

Students can recognize and understand linking words (like “however” or “for example”) to follow the text better.

What if you don't know a word?

First, decide: is the word important? Do I need to know it to understand the text?

Strategy 1: decide what the word means by looking at the context. Is it a verb or a noun? Is it positive or negative? Does it contain parts of words you know?

Strategy 2: if you are allowed to have a dictionary, look up the word. Watch out, this takes quite a lot of time!

Was there a strategy mentioned that you already use? Which one?

ADDITION

• and
• as well as
• additionally
• along with
• also
• furthermore
• besides
• on top of that
• in addition
• to add to that
• plus
• moreover
  

COMPARISON

• similarly
• likewise
• in the same way
• as well
• too
• in common
• equally
  

CONTRAST

• but
• although
• though
  
• however
• in contrast
• on the contrary
• on the other hand
• nevertheless
• yet
• despite
  

EXPLANATION

• because
• since
• for
• as
  

TIME

• currently
• now
• initially
  
• next
• later
• at first
• (mean)while
• earlier
• in the past
• once
• after
• until
  

EXAMPLE

• for instance
• for example
• such as
• to show
• to illustrate
  

SUMMARY

• to sum up
• in short
• in brief
• in summary
  

CONCLUSION/

CONSEQUENCE

• so
• consequently
• that's why
• as a result
• therefore
• thus
• hence
• as a consequence
  

1. Canadians do not seem to appreciate the way in which French waiters do their job.
2. French hospitality personnel have better legal rights than their Canadian counterparts.
3. It is impossible for foreign employees to adjust to Canadian work standards and ethics.

1. It highlights the fact that the dismissal of the waiter was illegal
2. It makes clear that Canadians know little about France
3. It makes fun of how people think about the French.
4. It provides context for the explanation offered by the waiter.

Which of the following fits the gap?

1. afford
2. ignore
3. organise
4. prevent

“I had to Google that quote.” (last sentence)
How can this comment be characterised?

1. as condescending
2. as indifferent
3. as lighthearted
4. as surprised

What is Susan Rowntree’s reason for writing this letter?
She wants to

1. explain why Inland Waters Directorate has wrongfully fired her
2. express her concern about how Canada manages its freshwater supply.
3. inform the public about the impact of the Headwaters series on water policy.
4. stimulate young academics to consider a career in water management.

“In 2000, Walkerton’s deadly tainted-water nightmare struck.”
(paragraph 3)
What is the purpose of mentioning this?

1. to confirm the accuracy of Susan Rowntree’s foresight
2. to make clear that Susan Rowntree succeeded in her task
3. to put Susan Rowntree’s story in a broader perspective
4. to show that Susan Rowntree feels personally responsible

What becomes clear about attractive women from paragraph 1?

1. They are distrusted by their co-workers, regardless of the quality of their work
2. They are prone to have conflicts with ambitious men while on their way to the top.
3. They are thought to possess more good qualities than less striking women.
4. They are used to dealing with the stress of being closely watched by others.

Which of the following fits the gap?

1. compromise
2. improve
3. require

Did we meet the goals:
Students can understand new words by using clues from the text or a dictionary.
Students can recognize and understand linking words (like “however” or “for example”) to follow the text better.

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Self practice

You have three texts in front of you. Please apply the tips, tricks and strategies to do all the questions.

This is individual time meaning you either work alone or whisper with a neighbour. 

Good luck!