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opgave 1Tekst 1 Monroe sculpture skirts controversy
“Monroe sculpture skirts controversy” (title)
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Whether political interests are more important than moral issues.
Whether the city of Chicago can handle extra tourists or not.
Whether the statue is something to be admired or to be renounced.
Whether the statue sufficiently resembles Monroe or not.
What is the controversy about?
Whether political interests are more important than moral issues. Whether the city of Chicago can handle extra tourists or not. Whether the statue is something to be admired or to be renounced. Whether the statue sufficiently resembles Monroe or not.opgave 2Tekst 2 Note to diners: peel bananas before eating
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Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze juist of onjuist is op
grond van de tekst.
1 A Miami doctor became ill after eating a vegetable the wrong way.
2 The writer would rather not have to rely on the medical skills of the
doctor mentioned in this article.
3 The writer thinks restaurants should warn their customers more clearly
about certain risks of eating out.
4 The writer ends this article by passing on some serious advice about
how to eat an orange safely.
Noteer het nummer van elke uitspraak, gevolgd door “juist” of “onjuist”.
opgave 3Tekst 3 Penguin project
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Experts are trying to understand why an increasing number of
Researchers are trying to find out how they can save South African
South African penguins are being captured to find out where their
Wild penguins are being caught in order to place them in protected
What becomes clear from paragraph 1?
Experts are trying to understand why an increasing number ofpenguins is settling in South Africa.
Researchers are trying to find out how they can save South Africanpenguins from extinction.
South African penguins are being captured to find out where theirbreeding grounds are.
Wild penguins are being caught in order to place them in protectedcolonies along the South African coast.
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Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze juist of onjuist is
volgens alinea 2.
1 De Afrikaanse kuststreek is tegenwoordig te warm voor pinguïns.
2 De eieren van pinguïns werden tot een halve eeuw geleden door
mensen gegeten.
3 Er kan een gebrek aan voedsel voor de pinguïns ontstaan door
overbevissing van de Zuid-Afrikaanse kustwateren.
4 Gebieden waar pinguïns hun eieren leggen, worden steeds vaker
gebruikt als landbouwgrond.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “juist” of “onjuist”.
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For their experiment the researchers have selected strong birds only.
Penguins living in captivity tend to become rather aggressive.
The project can only succeed if the penguins are not tamed.
Wild penguins must learn to trust people if they want to survive.
Without human intervention penguins will lose their hunting skills.
What is the main point made in paragraph 3?
For their experiment the researchers have selected strong birds only. Penguins living in captivity tend to become rather aggressive. The project can only succeed if the penguins are not tamed. Wild penguins must learn to trust people if they want to survive. Without human intervention penguins will lose their hunting skills.opgave 4Tekst 4 Free-market solutions for overweight Americans
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ineffective
rather pushy
too costly
unpopular
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
ineffective rather pushy too costly unpopular“the consumers” (einde alinea 2)
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“policy makers” (alinea 1)
“celebrity chefs” (alinea 1)
“academics” (alinea 2)
“the overweight” (alinea 3)
“The ultra-rich” (alinea 5)
Naar wie verwijst “consumers”?
“policy makers” (alinea 1) “celebrity chefs” (alinea 1) “academics” (alinea 2) “the overweight” (alinea 3) “The ultra-rich” (alinea 5)81p
diverse
ethical
inexpensive
medical
scientific
social
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
diverse ethical inexpensive medical scientific social91p
annoy
benefit
disqualify
include
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
annoy benefit disqualify include101p
Moreover
Nevertheless
Similarly
Therefore
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
Moreover Nevertheless Similarly Therefore111p
Geeft de schrijver van dit artikel aan hoe hij denkt over het voorstel van
Neil Seeman en Patrick Luciani?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin
waarin zijn mening te vinden is.
opgave 5Tekst 5 Risk and opportunity for women in science
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Some prizes for scientific achievements can only be won by women.
The contributions of women in science are still rather insignificant.
The number of women entering the world of science is clearly rising.
Women are behind most of the recent scientific breakthroughs.
What becomes clear from paragraph 1?
Some prizes for scientific achievements can only be won by women. The contributions of women in science are still rather insignificant. The number of women entering the world of science is clearly rising. Women are behind most of the recent scientific breakthroughs.131p
draws conclusions from the information given in paragraph 1.
gives examples of the information given in paragraph 1.
puts the information given in paragraph 1 in a different perspective.
supports the information given in paragraph 1.
How does paragraph 2 relate to paragraph 1?
Paragraph 2
draws conclusions from the information given in paragraph 1. gives examples of the information given in paragraph 1. puts the information given in paragraph 1 in a different perspective. supports the information given in paragraph 1.142p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van alinea 3 en 4.
1 Vrouwen met een natuurwetenschappelijke opleiding kunnen
profiteren van de huidige maatschappelijke ontwikkelingen.
2 Vrouwelijke wetenschappers worden door hun mannelijke collega’s
vaak niet serieus genomen.
3 De combinatie van gezin en werk is moeilijker te verwezenlijken in de
techniek en de wetenschap dan in andere sectoren.
4 Vrouwen zijn fysiek minder geschikt voor bepaalde technische
beroepen.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
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Children of working mothers tend to develop abnormal behaviour.
People do not expect women to have high positions.
South American women with a career stay childless.
Working mothers are often criticized most fiercely by other women.
What does the example of Blanca Trevino (paragraph 5) make clear?
Children of working mothers tend to develop abnormal behaviour. People do not expect women to have high positions. South American women with a career stay childless. Working mothers are often criticized most fiercely by other women.161p
as a result
likewise
meanwhile
nevertheless
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
as a result likewise meanwhile neverthelessopgave 6Tekst 6 In Defence of Dogs
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Despite people’s trust in them, most dogs remain undisciplined and
Dogs that were kept a century ago were better behaved than modern
Our understanding of how to interact with dogs has only developed
These days dogs are kept for different reasons than they were a
Which of the following becomes clear from paragraph 1?
Despite people’s trust in them, most dogs remain undisciplined andunruly animals.
Dogs that were kept a century ago were better behaved than moderndogs.
Our understanding of how to interact with dogs has only developedfairly recently.
These days dogs are kept for different reasons than they were acentury ago.
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As a result
Likewise
Nevertheless
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
As a result Likewise Nevertheless191p
It is an excellent starting point for training dogs.
It is based on faulty evidence about hierarchy among wolves.
It is clearly true for wolves, but dogs have turned out to be different.
It is no longer believed in by any dog trainer or owner.
What is said about the “‘dominance theory’” in paragraph 3?
It is an excellent starting point for training dogs. It is based on faulty evidence about hierarchy among wolves. It is clearly true for wolves, but dogs have turned out to be different. It is no longer believed in by any dog trainer or owner.201p
a lot is still unclear about why some wolves were more easily tamed
dogs have developed an instinct that makes them want to bond with
dogs have lived with people much longer than was previously thought.
wolves and dogs probably do not share a common ancestor after all.
What is the main point made in paragraph 4?
Bradshaw claims that
a lot is still unclear about why some wolves were more easily tamedthan others.
dogs have developed an instinct that makes them want to bond withpeople.
dogs have lived with people much longer than was previously thought. wolves and dogs probably do not share a common ancestor after all.211p
Dogs are capable of regretting bad behaviour.
Dogs are more intelligent than many people think.
Dogs only have a limited range of feelings.
Dogs respond better to praise than to beatings.
Which of the following can be concluded from paragraph 5?
Dogs are capable of regretting bad behaviour. Dogs are more intelligent than many people think. Dogs only have a limited range of feelings. Dogs respond better to praise than to beatings.221p
only 1
only 2
both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following statements is/are true according to paragraph 6?
1 Dogs love their owners more than owners love their dogs.
2 Dogs become aggressive when they suffer from ‘separation distress’.
only 1 only 2 both 1 and 2 neither 1 nor 2“human progress has cut many dogs off from the activities that previously
gave their lives meaning” (alinea 7)
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Dit gegeven is al in een eerdere alinea genoemd.
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
“Bradshaw has written a scholarly yet passionate book.” (paragraph 8)
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“our culture is awash with myths that prevent dogs being properly
“dogs are on the brink of a crisis” (paragraph 2)
“many more still subscribe to techniques aimed at ingraining fear and
“Dogs have become almost a separate species from wolves”
“Research reveals that most dog owners are convinced their dogs can
Which of the following was not a reason for Bradshaw to write his book?
“our culture is awash with myths that prevent dogs being properlyunderstood” (paragraph 1)
“dogs are on the brink of a crisis” (paragraph 2) “many more still subscribe to techniques aimed at ingraining fear andsubservience into dogs” (paragraph 3)
“Dogs have become almost a separate species from wolves”(paragraph 4)
“Research reveals that most dog owners are convinced their dogs canexperience and display complex emotions” (paragraph 5)
opgave 7Tekst 7 Alarm raised on teenage hackers
“any teenager getting a criminal record would be putting their future at
stake” (paragraph 1)
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paragraph 2
paragraph 3
paragraph 4
paragraph 5
In which paragraph is this also mentioned?
paragraph 2 paragraph 3 paragraph 4 paragraph 5261p
To emphasize that teenage hackers need help.
To explain why and how teenagers start hacking.
To give examples of how teenage hackers get caught.
To introduce an expert on teenage hacking.
What is the main function of paragraph 2?
To emphasize that teenage hackers need help. To explain why and how teenagers start hacking. To give examples of how teenage hackers get caught. To introduce an expert on teenage hacking.“tracking down the creators of the nuisance programs” (alinea 3)
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In welke zin eerder in de tekst staat informatie waaruit blijkt dat dit vaak
niet zo moeilijk is?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin die deze informatie bevat.
“to win recognition for their exploits” (alinea 3)
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Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin die uitlegt waarom hackers dit
willen.
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avoid
change
contact
use
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
avoid change contact useopgave 8Tekst 8 Swim, cycle, run? Try fridge, beer, couch
“the unpalatable truth” (paragraph 1)
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He dislikes having friends who take part in extreme sports.
He fears his friends want him to join a trendy sports club.
He hates not being able to match his friends’ athletic progress.
He thinks his friends look unattractive in their sport outfits.
Why does the writer talk about “the unpalatable truth”?
He dislikes having friends who take part in extreme sports. He fears his friends want him to join a trendy sports club. He hates not being able to match his friends’ athletic progress. He thinks his friends look unattractive in their sport outfits.311p
Many athletes need to exhaust themselves in order to feel good.
Serious athletes follow a balanced diet to improve their performance.
Showing off one’s achievements seems to be an essential part of
The influence of social media on the outcome of competitions should
Which of the following becomes clear from paragraph 2?
Many athletes need to exhaust themselves in order to feel good. Serious athletes follow a balanced diet to improve their performance. Showing off one’s achievements seems to be an essential part ofparticipating in triathlons.
The influence of social media on the outcome of competitions shouldnot be underestimated.
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appalling
attractive
authoritative
selfish
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
appalling attractive authoritative selfish331p
It is well-known that a triathlon is a suitable event at which to find a
Married people should not have to impress their partners by staying in
Taking part in extreme sports means having less time to spend with
What is the point made by the writer in paragraph 4?
It is well-known that a triathlon is a suitable event at which to find anew partner.
Married people should not have to impress their partners by staying inshape.
Taking part in extreme sports means having less time to spend withyour family.
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After all
Besides
However
Similarly
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
After all Besides However Similarly351p
overdrijving
relativering
spot
Welke van de volgende stijlmiddelen wordt door de schrijver niet gebruikt
in dit artikel?
overdrijving relativering spotopgave 9Tekst 9 Letters: TV cameras in court?
362p
Drie van de onderstaande vier zinnen (a, b, c, d) zijn uit de brieven
weggelaten:
a It would certainly make sense to get rid of this practice if "ordinary
people" are to take the legal system seriously.
b Members of the public can go along, watch and listen.
c The chance to appear on television certainly provides one with an
opportunity to exercise one's ego.
d Why on earth should it be the public’s right to use other people’s
tragedy as entertainment?
Noteer het nummer van elke brief, gevolgd door de letter van de zin die er
uit is weggelaten. Let op: je houdt één van de vier zinnen over.
opgave 10Tekst 10 Take a schoolholiday
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Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze op grond van de
tekst juist of onjuist is.
1 Het succes van Schoolholiday.co.uk is een direct gevolg van de
economische crisis.
2 Schoolholiday.co.uk biedt klanten evenveel keuze als andere
reisorganisaties.
3 Alleen scholen die reclame maken voor Schoolholiday.co.uk profiteren
van de regeling.
4 Scholen kunnen zien dat ouders via Schoolholiday.co.uk gedoneerd
hebben.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “juist” of “onjuist”.
opgave 11Tekst 11 Nuclear risks
381p
career opportunities
environmental dangers
financial consequences
transportation problems
workplace conditions
Which of the following fits the gap?
career opportunities environmental dangers financial consequences transportation problems workplace conditionsLees bij de volgende opgaven steeds eerst de vraag voordat je de
bijbehorende tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 12Tekst 12 Too many hang-ups
391p
Wat gebeurt er volgens dit artikel met de meeste kleerhangers?
403p
Welke drie mogelijke oplossingen om van je overbodige kleerhangers af
te komen worden in deze tekst genoemd?
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