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opgave 1Tekst 1 Long life of privilege
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What is the main aim of Tim Mickleburgh’s letter?
To complain about his situation.
To express indignation.
To make an apology.
To offer congratulations.
To provide entertainment.
What is the main aim of Tim Mickleburgh’s letter? To complain about his situation. To express indignation. To make an apology. To offer congratulations. To provide entertainment.opgave 2Tekst 2 Girt for a flirt alert
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Welke combinatie van twee woorden gebruikt Tony Bradman door het hele artikel heen om
Welke combinatie van twee woorden gebruikt Tony Bradman door het hele artikel heen omzichzelf aan te duiden?
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How does Tony Bradman begin his survey?
By describing his own problems as a father of three teenagers.
By explaining how he came to write this article.
By quoting a passage from someone’s personal diary.
By writing about his own experiences as a teenager.
How does Tony Bradman begin his survey? By describing his own problems as a father of three teenagers. By explaining how he came to write this article. By quoting a passage from someone’s personal diary. By writing about his own experiences as a teenager.”Have buried Kathryn Lamb’s book in garden.” (alinea 3, laatste zin)
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Welke reden zou Tony Bradman hiervoor hebben, te oordelen naar alinea 3?
Welke reden zou Tony Bradman hiervoor hebben, te oordelen naar alinea 3?”am deeply irritated by presentation” (alinea 6, tweede zin)
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Welk bezwaar heeft Tony Bradman tegen de presentatie in Boys Behaving Badly, afgezien
Welk bezwaar heeft Tony Bradman tegen de presentatie in Boys Behaving Badly, afgezienvan de wilde typografie?
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How does Tony Bradman conclude his review of Boys Behaving Badly?
he may not really appreciate the book because he is too old for it.
the book is so trendy that it may soon be out of fashion.
the contents of the book may be shocking to a lot of parents.
How does Tony Bradman conclude his review of Boys Behaving Badly?By stating that
he may not really appreciate the book because he is too old for it. the book is so trendy that it may soon be out of fashion. the contents of the book may be shocking to a lot of parents.”some are … not worth the paper printed on” (laatste alinea, tweede zin)
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Over welke twee boeken is Tony Bradman al met al het meest negatief?
Over welke twee boeken is Tony Bradman al met al het meest negatief?Noteer het eerste woord van de titels van deze twee boeken.
opgave 3Tekst 3 Do you have to be pretty to be in Parliament?
Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
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Few people
Ms Pearson
The British public
The Labour Party
Few people Ms Pearson The British public The Labour Party91p
art
life
politics
the media
art life politics the media101p
a typically American phenomenon
difficult for many people to accept
hardly a coincidence
often a surprise
a typically American phenomenon difficult for many people to accept hardly a coincidence often a surprise111p
a clever trick
a personal tragedy
one big mistake
widely accepted
a clever trick a personal tragedy one big mistake widely accepted121p
a disqualification
a matter of course
an advantage
an excuse
a disqualification a matter of course an advantage an excuse131p
appeal to one’s colleagues
gain the sympathy vote
get the public laughing
mask one’s incompetence
appeal to one’s colleagues gain the sympathy vote get the public laughing mask one’s incompetenceopgave 4Tekst 4 Oh, I can’t complain
”You know what we Brits are like.” (regels 1-2)
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Op welke eigenschap van de Britten doelt de schrijfster hier?
Op welke eigenschap van de Britten doelt de schrijfster hier?151p
How does the writer present the behaviour of one American woman in paragraph 2?
As a demonstration of rude behaviour.
As an embarrassing spectacle.
As an example that might be worth following.
As a useful lesson in hiding one’s discontent.
How does the writer present the behaviour of one American woman in paragraph 2? As a demonstration of rude behaviour. As an embarrassing spectacle. As an example that might be worth following. As a useful lesson in hiding one’s discontent.”These companies will be in big trouble soon” (regels 69-70)
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Waarom zal dat het geval zijn volgens alinea 7?
Waarom zal dat het geval zijn volgens alinea 7?171p
Which of the following is meant by “properly” in “we now have to learn to do it properly”
aggressively
effectively
modestly
quickly
Which of the following is meant by “properly” in “we now have to learn to do it properly”(lines 82-83)?
aggressively effectively modestly quickly181p
How could paragraph 10 also start?
After all, Cooper’s personal opinion…
Consequently, Cooper’s personal opinion…
However, Cooper’s personal opinion…
Moreover, Cooper’s personal opinion…
How could paragraph 10 also start? After all, Cooper’s personal opinion… Consequently, Cooper’s personal opinion… However, Cooper’s personal opinion… Moreover, Cooper’s personal opinion…”it is really rather sad that we Brits are turning into complainers” (regels 102-104)
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Waarom is dat ”sad” volgens alinea 10?
Waarom is dat ”sad” volgens alinea 10?”we still fail to get good service” (ondertitel)
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Geef voor elk van de onderstaande uitspraken aan of deze volgens dit artikel wel of niet een
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande uitspraken aan of deze volgens dit artikel wel of niet eenoorzaak hiervan vormt.
1 Bedrijven gaan verkeerd om met de klachten die hen bereiken.
2 Doordat de oudere generatie te veel klaagt, neemt niemand klachten nog serieus.
3 Maar weinig klachten komen terecht bij de personen die ze echt kunnen verhelpen.
4 Producenten hebben niet genoeg tijd om alle klachten af te handelen.
Noteer het nummer van elke uitspraak, gevolgd door ”wel” of ”niet”.
opgave 5Tekst 5 Vegetarian views meet opposition
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Geef voor elk van de onderstaande uitspraken aan of deze wel of niet overeenkomt met
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande uitspraken aan of deze wel of niet overeenkomt metbeweringen in de brief van professor Oliver.
1 Er is meer bezwaar tegen het eten van dieren uit het wild dan uit de bio-industrie.
2 Geen enkel dier in de vrije natuur is alleen vleeseter of alleen planteneter.
3 Mensen zijn alleseters en hebben dus vlees nodig.
4 Plantaardig voedsel is rijker aan voedingsstoffen dan dierlijk voedsel.
5 Vegetariërs mogen hun leefwijze niet opleggen aan hun huisdieren.
Noteer het nummer van elke uitspraak, gevolgd door ”wel” of ”niet”.
opgave 6Tekst 6 A real fear – or much ado about nothing?
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Which of the following does paragraph 2 suggest?
The writer is sorry that he has become too old to go to rock concerts.
The writer thinks that his daughter’s concert ticket is very expensive.
The writer worries that his wife may spoil their daughter too much.
Which of the following does paragraph 2 suggest? The writer is sorry that he has become too old to go to rock concerts. The writer thinks that his daughter’s concert ticket is very expensive. The writer worries that his wife may spoil their daughter too much.231p
Which of the following is true of the journalists mentioned in paragraph 3?
They are more soft-hearted than their articles suggest.
They do not practise what they preach.
They mix public and personal matters in their articles.
They needlessly frighten parents with their writings.
Which of the following is true of the journalists mentioned in paragraph 3? They are more soft-hearted than their articles suggest. They do not practise what they preach. They mix public and personal matters in their articles. They needlessly frighten parents with their writings.241p
Which of the following quotations from paragraphs 1-4 contains irony?
“I was honoured to be invited” (lines 11-12)
“I am suddenly consumed with dark forebodings” (lines 25-26)
“the human mind can hold two completely contrary opinions simultaneously” (lines 27-30)
“rock festivals reduce me to the same state of hypocrisy” (lines 44-46)
Which of the following quotations from paragraphs 1-4 contains irony? “I was honoured to be invited” (lines 11-12) “I am suddenly consumed with dark forebodings” (lines 25-26) “the human mind can hold two completely contrary opinions simultaneously” (lines 27-30) “rock festivals reduce me to the same state of hypocrisy” (lines 44-46)”I have become paranoid on the subject” (regels 54-55)
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Naar welk onderwerp verwijst ”the subject”?
Naar welk onderwerp verwijst ”the subject”?”I have become paranoid on the subject” (regels 54-55)
In het tekstgedeelte vanaf alinea 5 legt Richard Morrison uit waar zijn paranoia vandaan
komt.
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Wat is het nummer van de laatste alinea van dit tekstgedeelte?
Wat is het nummer van de laatste alinea van dit tekstgedeelte?‘A long police investigation concluded last week that their deaths were a “freak accident”.’
(lines 65-67)
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What is Richard Morrison’s reaction to this conclusion?
He believes that it was justified, considering the facts.
It does not interest him, because he is more concerned about other dangers.
It does not take away his worries that such a tragedy may occur again.
What is Richard Morrison’s reaction to this conclusion? He believes that it was justified, considering the facts. It does not interest him, because he is more concerned about other dangers. It does not take away his worries that such a tragedy may occur again.281p
How can Richard Morrison’s tone of voice to his daughter in paragraph 11 be
As depressed.
As rude.
As sympathetic.
As teasing.
How can Richard Morrison’s tone of voice to his daughter in paragraph 11 becharacterised?
As depressed. As rude. As sympathetic. As teasing.opgave 7Tekst 7 Granada gave Lawrence suspects £2,000 holiday
Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
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be based on
bring to light
confirm
contradict
be based on bring to light confirm contradict301p
eager
forced
prepared
unable
eager forced prepared unableopgave 8Tekst 8 The lying game
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What is the main idea of the first two paragraphs?
British women tend to lie more easily than British men.
Lying is becoming very common in British society.
People are likely to tell lies when answering questionnaires.
Pop stars should be particularly careful about telling lies.
What is the main idea of the first two paragraphs? British women tend to lie more easily than British men. Lying is becoming very common in British society. People are likely to tell lies when answering questionnaires. Pop stars should be particularly careful about telling lies.321p
How could the sentence “A recent … and cheats.” (lines 34-39) also begin?
By the way, a recent survey…
For example, a recent survey…
However, a recent survey…
Moreover, a recent survey…
How could the sentence “A recent … and cheats.” (lines 34-39) also begin? By the way, a recent survey… For example, a recent survey… However, a recent survey… Moreover, a recent survey…331p
Which of the following can be concluded from paragraph 4?
According to Professor Leonard Saxe, all people are potential liars.
In general, British people do not object to a lie that is told for a good reason.
Keeping up appearances is more important to the British than to the French.
The subject that people lie about most is their career.
Which of the following can be concluded from paragraph 4? According to Professor Leonard Saxe, all people are potential liars. In general, British people do not object to a lie that is told for a good reason. Keeping up appearances is more important to the British than to the French. The subject that people lie about most is their career.Let op: de laatste vragen van dit examen staan op de volgende pagina.
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Geef voor elk van de onderstaande uitspraken aan of deze wel of niet juist is volgens
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande uitspraken aan of deze wel of niet juist is volgensalinea 5.
1 De belangrijkste oorzaak van liegen is een gebrek aan zelfvertrouwen.
2 Wie eenmaal liegt, kan het vaak niet bij één leugen laten.
3 Hoog opgeleide mensen liegen vaker dan laag opgeleide mensen.
4 De leugens van hoog opgeleide mensen klinken gewoonlijk aannemelijker dan die van
anderen.
Noteer het nummer van elke uitspraak, gevolgd door ”wel” of ”niet”.
”Trying to spot a liar isn’t easy, even for experts.” (regels 55-56)
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Hoe kan een ervaren leugenaar zichzelf toch verraden volgens dit artikel?
Hoe kan een ervaren leugenaar zichzelf toch verraden volgens dit artikel?361p
What is the main point made in paragraph 7?
Frequent lying is likely to exhaust you in the long run.
Lying at work is bound to be discovered sooner or later.
Only the most cunning liars can get away with it.
Telling lies can become addictive if it is successful.
What is the main point made in paragraph 7? Frequent lying is likely to exhaust you in the long run. Lying at work is bound to be discovered sooner or later. Only the most cunning liars can get away with it. Telling lies can become addictive if it is successful.371p
Wat wil de schrijfster duidelijk maken met de laatste alinea?
Wat wil de schrijfster duidelijk maken met de laatste alinea?opgave 9Tekst 9 Silly walks
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What appears to be the writer’s message to John Prescott?
“Excellent plan, but take a good look at yourself!”
“Sorry, but your idea is completely outdated!”
“This is carrying things too far! Be realistic!”
“You’re twisting the facts! Don’t try to fool us!”
What appears to be the writer’s message to John Prescott? “Excellent plan, but take a good look at yourself!” “Sorry, but your idea is completely outdated!” “This is carrying things too far! Be realistic!” “You’re twisting the facts! Don’t try to fool us!”Lees bij de volgende vragen steeds eerst de opgave voordat je de bijbehorende tekst
raadpleegt.
opgave 10Tekst 10 The week’s films
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Staat er een film bij waarover de recensenten enthousiast zijn? Zo ja, noteer de titel. Zo nee,
Staat er een film bij waarover de recensenten enthousiast zijn? Zo ja, noteer de titel. Zo nee,schrijf op ”Nee”.
opgave 11Tekst 11 Flash, bang, boom: science goes pop
Je bent met je kleine nichtje en neefje op vakantie in Engeland en wilt een ”science centre”
bezoeken.
Ze zijn erg geïnteresseerd in het menselijk lichaam.
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Staat er een ”science centre” bij dat aandacht besteedt aan het menselijk lichaam? Zo ja,
Staat er een ”science centre” bij dat aandacht besteedt aan het menselijk lichaam? Zo ja,noteer de naam van dit ”science centre”. Zo nee, schrijf op ”Nee”.
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