1 Last month, I ordered a pair of headphones from an online store. The website said they had “great sound quality” and “long battery life.” I read a few good reviews, so I decided to try them.
2 When the package arrived, I was very excited. But when I opened the box, I saw that the headphones were scratched. One side was even broken. I tried to charge them, but the battery didn’t work. I couldn’t believe it — they were completely useless.
3 I immediately sent an email to the store. I explained the problem and asked for a refund or a new pair. It took them five days to reply. They said I needed to send a photo of the damage, which I did. After that, I didn’t hear anything for a week. I sent two more messages but got no reply.
4 Finally, after two weeks, they told me I could return the headphones — but I had to pay for the shipping myself. I found this very unfair. It wasn’t my fault the product was damaged. I decided not to return them, because the shipping costs were too high.
5 So now, I have a broken pair of headphones and no money back. I would not recommend this store to anyone. Their customer service is slow, and they don’t treat people well. Next time, I’ll buy from a shop I can trust.
1 Last night I watched Speed Chase 3, the newest action movie in the series. I really enjoyed the first two movies, so I was excited to see this one. Unfortunately, it wasn’t as good as I had hoped.
2 The story was a bit confusing. The main character, Max, had to stop a group of criminals before they escaped the country. But there were too many action scenes and not enough story. Sometimes, I didn’t understand why the characters were doing things.
3 The acting was okay, but nothing special. The car chases were fast and exciting — that was the best part of the movie. The music was loud and dramatic, which made it feel more intense, but it got annoying after a while.
4 I think the film was too long. It lasted over two hours, and the last 30 minutes felt very slow. There was a big fight scene at the end, but it didn’t make much sense.
5 In short, I wouldn’t recommend Speed Chase 3. If you love action and don’t care much about the story, maybe you’ll enjoy it. But if you want something with a good plot and interesting characters, this movie isn’t for you.
Tekst 1 – Wat is het doel van alinea 1?
Tekst 1 – Wat wordt gezegd over de hoofdtelefoon in alinea 2?
Tekst 1 – Wat wordt duidelijk over de klantenservice in alinea 3?
Tekst 1 – Wat kan worden geconcludeerd uit de hele tekst?
Tekst 1 – Wat is de functie van de laatste alinea
Tekst 2 – Wat is het doel van alinea 1?
Tekst 2 – Wat wordt gezegd over het verhaal in alinea 2?
Tekst 2 – Wat wordt duidelijk over het einde in alinea 4?
Tekst 2 – Wat kan worden geconcludeerd uit de hele tekst?
Tekst 2 – Wat is de functie van de laatste alinea?
1 Next month, Jayden will start his four-week internship at a small garage near his house. He is a bit nervous, but he is also excited. At school, Jayden has already practised many useful skills in the car mechanic workshop. He has learned how to use basic tools, check tyres, work safely and keep his workplace tidy.
2 However, working in a real garage will be different from practising at school. At the garage, Jayden will meet real customers, and the cars will not belong to teachers or classmates. His boss, Mr Lake, will explain the safety rules and show him what he is allowed to do. Jayden will not repair engines alone, but he will watch, help and ask questions.
3 During the internship, Jayden will also practise telephone calls with clients. He may have to answer the phone, ask for the client’s name, listen to the problem and write down a clear message. This worries him, because he sometimes forgets words when he is nervous. Nevertheless, he understands that good communication is part of the job.
4 By the end of the four weeks, Jayden hopes to feel more confident. He already knows that being on time, listening carefully and working neatly are just as important as being good with tools.
Tekst 3 - Tekstbegrip
Wat is het belangrijkste onderwerp van de tekst?
Tekst 3 - Tekstbegrip
Waarom is Jayden zenuwachtig voor zijn stage?
Tekst 3 - Tekstbegrip
Wat heeft Jayden al op school geoefend?
Tekst 3 - Tekstbegrip
Waarom mag Jayden geen motoren alleen repareren?
Tekst 3 - Tekstbegrip
Welke conclusie past het beste bij de tekst?
Welke leesstrategie gebruik je het beste om snel te vinden wat Jayden op school al heeft geoefend?
Welke leesstrategie gebruik je vooral om de hoofdgedachte van de hele tekst te vinden?
Wat geeft het woord “However” aan? (alinea 2)
Het woord “Nevertheless” (alinea 3) betekent hier ongeveer…
Welke alinea gaat vooral over communicatie met klanten?
Wat is de functie van de laatste alinea?
In de zin “This worries him”, waar verwijst “This” naar?
What does “clients” mean in Dutch?
What does “confident” mean in this text?
Welke twee dingen moet Jayden doen als hij de telefoon opneemt?
What does “tidy” mean in the sentence “keep his workplace tidy”?
What does “basic tools” probably mean in this text?
Tekst 3 - Woordenschat
Hoe zeggen ze in de tekst: “stage”?
Hoe zeggen ze in de tekst: “veilig werken”?
Hoe zeggen ze in de tekst: “een duidelijke boodschap opschrijven”?
Hoe zeggen ze in de tekst: “van iemand zijn / eigendom zijn van”?
24. Hoe zeggen ze in de tekst: “tegen het einde van de vier weken”?
25. Hoe zeggen ze in de tekst: “hoort bij het werk”?
26. Hoe zeggen ze in de tekst: “net zo belangrijk als”?
1 On Monday morning, Maya arrived at the animal shelter ten minutes early. She was doing her internship there because she loves animals and wants to become a veterinary assistant one day. Before she started, she imagined the work would mostly be fun and cute: feeding puppies, brushing cats and taking photos of animals. However, she soon discovered that an animal shelter is also a serious workplace with clear rules and responsibilities.
2 First, Maya had to clean the cages and fill the water bowls. After that, she helped an experienced volunteer, Mrs Brown, give medicine to a nervous dog. The dog was shaking because it had never been inside a shelter before. Maya spoke softly to it and moved slowly, so the dog would not become more frightened. After a few minutes, it became calmer. Mrs Brown smiled and said, “Patience is sometimes more useful than speed.”
3 During the week, Maya also answered simple questions from visitors. Some tourists only spoke English, so Maya had to explain which animals were ready for adoption. She did not know every word, but she spoke clearly, used gestures and stayed friendly. Because of that, the visitors understood her.
4 On Friday, Maya was tired but proud. She had cleaned, listened, helped and learned a lot. She also understood that school subjects are useful in real life. English helped her speak to tourists, biology helped her understand animal care, and maths helped her measure the right amount of food. Therefore, Maya decided to take school more seriously next year. Her internship had not only taught her about animals; it had also taught her something about herself.
Tekst 4 - Tekstbegrip
Tekst 4 - Tekstbegrip
Wat verwachtte Maya eerst van haar stage?
Tekst 4 - Tekstbegrip
Waardoor veranderde Maya’s beeld van het werk?
Tekst 4 - Tekstbegrip
Waarom werd de hond rustiger?
Tekst 4 - Tekstbegrip
Waarom konden de bezoekers Maya begrijpen, ook al kende zij niet elk woord?
Tekst 4 - Tekstbegrip
Wat leert Maya uiteindelijk over schoolvakken?
Welke titel past ook goed bij deze tekst?
Wat geeft het woord “Because” aan?
Wat geeft het woord “Therefore”aan?
Welke leesstrategie gebruik je vooral om te ontdekken wat Maya eerst van de stage verwachtte?
Welke alinea laat het duidelijkst zien dat communicatie belangrijk is tijdens de stage?
Wat is de functie van de laatste zin: “Her internship had not only taught her about animals; it had also taught her something about herself”?
Welk woord geeft een tegenstelling aan in de eerste alinea?
Welke zin geeft de diepere boodschap aan van de tekst?
Wat betekent “responsibilities” in deze tekst? (alinea 1)
Wat betekent “adoption” in de zin “animals were ready for adoption”? (alinea 3)
Wat betekent “gestures” in deze text? (alinea 3)
Wat betekent “the right amount of food”? (alinea 4)
Wat beteken “experienced” in de zin “an experienced volunteer”?
In de zin “it became calmer”, wat wordt met “it” bedoeld?
In “the visitors understood her”, wie wordt bedoed met het woord “her”?
Tekst 4 - Woordenschat
Hoe zeggen ze in de tekst: “school serieuzer nemen”?
Hoe zeggen ze in de tekst: “klaar om geadopteerd te worden / klaar voor een nieuw thuis”?
Hoe zeggen ze in de tekst: “in het echte leven”?
Hoe zeggen ze in de tekst: “schoolvakken zijn nuttig”?