bij dit examen
Let op: beantwoord een open vraag altijd in het Nederlands, behalve als het
anders is aangegeven. Als je in het Engels antwoordt, levert dat 0 punten op.
opgave 1Tekst 1 Angling
“Sport England (…) is handing out its largest-ever subsidy to angling”
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Welk woord uit de tekst maakt duidelijk wat Susan Walker hiervan vindt?
Citeer dit woord.
opgave 2Tekst 2 Tall order
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He is going to climb the Shard as soon as official permission is given.
He is likely to climb the Shard, even though its owners forbid it.
He wants to climb the Shard only if the right precautions are taken.
He was arrested while attempting to climb the Shard illegally.
He was asked to climb the Shard, but turned down this request.
What can be concluded about Alain Robert based on this text?
He is going to climb the Shard as soon as official permission is given. He is likely to climb the Shard, even though its owners forbid it. He wants to climb the Shard only if the right precautions are taken. He was arrested while attempting to climb the Shard illegally. He was asked to climb the Shard, but turned down this request.31p
clearly annoyed
quite envious
rather concerned
slightly amused
What is the writer’s attitude towards Alain Robert’s actions?
clearly annoyed quite envious rather concerned slightly amusedopgave 3Tekst 3 Louis C.K. wasn’t prepared for his Emmy nomination
“‘I was expecting to be disappointed’” (paragraph 2)
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He feared the character in his show had turned out to be an
He knew his show had been given bad reviews in many of the
He realised that the show he had created caused a lot of public
He thought his show would be considered too outspoken to be
Why did Louis C.K. say this?
He feared the character in his show had turned out to be anembarrassing person.
He knew his show had been given bad reviews in many of themainstream papers.
He realised that the show he had created caused a lot of publicindignation.
He thought his show would be considered too outspoken to benominated for an award.
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Despite his problems, Louis C.K. has created a commercial success.
Network FX gave Louis C.K. the artistic independence needed to
The average viewer dislikes being told by critics which shows to like.
Unlike many of its rivals, network FX is a financially sound company.
What is the main point made in paragraph 3?
Despite his problems, Louis C.K. has created a commercial success. Network FX gave Louis C.K. the artistic independence needed tosucceed.
The average viewer dislikes being told by critics which shows to like. Unlike many of its rivals, network FX is a financially sound company.“C.K. figures he and network FX have already won” (alinea 4)
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In welke zin uit alinea 3 of 4 wordt duidelijk waarom Louis C.K. dit vindt?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van die zin.
opgave 4Tekst 4 Ending eradication
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Governments should revise their policy towards it.
It is a far greater threat to our health than smallpox.
Politicians no longer want to finance research for it.
Scientists are on the brink of finding a cure for it.
What is said about polio in paragraph 1?
Governments should revise their policy towards it. It is a far greater threat to our health than smallpox. Politicians no longer want to finance research for it. Scientists are on the brink of finding a cure for it.82p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze juist of onjuist is
volgens alinea 2 en 3.
1 Het geld dat wereldwijd besteed is aan de bestrijding van polio, heeft
nog niet het gewenste resultaat opgeleverd.
2 Door de aandacht uitsluitend op polio te richten komt men in sommige
landen minder aan de bestrijding van andere ziektes toe.
3 Medisch personeel dat ingezet wordt voor poliocampagnes, zou meer
inspraak moeten krijgen in het te voeren beleid.
4 In veel ontwikkelingslanden ontbreekt het aan lokale deskundigen op
het gebied van poliobestrijding.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering gevolgd door “juist” of “onjuist”.
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increased funding
more specialists
public support
strategic action
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
increased funding more specialists public support strategic actionopgave 5Tekst 5 Taste stubbed out
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influence of the media on
interest of health organisations in
power of branding on
tobacco industry’s neglect of
Which of the following fits the gap?
influence of the media on interest of health organisations in power of branding on tobacco industry’s neglect ofopgave 6Tekst 6 Is meat the fix?
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They are often ambitious and successful athletes.
They can be fit and develop healthy physiques.
They find it annoying to have to explain their principles.
They lead more rewarding lives than non-vegans.
They strongly disapprove of people who eat meat.
What point is made about vegans in paragraph 2?
They are often ambitious and successful athletes. They can be fit and develop healthy physiques. They find it annoying to have to explain their principles. They lead more rewarding lives than non-vegans. They strongly disapprove of people who eat meat.121p
to add a point to the one made in paragraph 2
to analyse one of the points made in paragraph 2
to illustrate the point made in paragraph 2
to modify the point made in paragraph 2
What is the function of paragraph 3?
to add a point to the one made in paragraph 2 to analyse one of the points made in paragraph 2 to illustrate the point made in paragraph 2 to modify the point made in paragraph 2131p
herhaling
opsomming
overdrijving
relativering
Welke van de volgende stijlfiguren gebruikt Ron Grainger in alinea 4?
herhaling opsomming overdrijving relativering“At best, his experiences are anecdotal.” (alinea 1)
Ben Martin (tweede brief) maakt een opmerking die op hetzelfde
neerkomt.
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Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin waarin dit gebeurt.
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deliberately misinterpreting important scientific evidence.
denying that he adopted unhealthy eating habits.
failing to give sufficient information about the food he consumed.
neglecting to mention why he writes about veganism.
refusing to admit there are many healthy vegan dishes.
What becomes clear in the second letter?
Ben Martin criticises John Nicholson for
deliberately misinterpreting important scientific evidence. denying that he adopted unhealthy eating habits. failing to give sufficient information about the food he consumed. neglecting to mention why he writes about veganism. refusing to admit there are many healthy vegan dishes.opgave 7Tekst 7 A chimp’s life revisited
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It is a factual report about the potential of chimpanzees to understand
It is an account of a disturbing experiment in which a chimpanzee was
It is an accusation made against people wanting to adopt a
It is a romanticised tale about the bond between a chimpanzee and
What is said about the documentary “‘Project Nim’” in paragraph 1?
It is a factual report about the potential of chimpanzees to understandhuman language.
It is an account of a disturbing experiment in which a chimpanzee wasraised by humans.
It is an accusation made against people wanting to adopt achimpanzee baby.
It is a romanticised tale about the bond between a chimpanzee andhuman foster parents.
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Just as
Now that
Since
Though
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
Just as Now that Since Though182p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen over Stephanie LaFarge aan of
deze juist of onjuist is volgens alinea 3.
1 Ze bedacht het experiment met Nim als onderdeel van haar
afstudeeronderzoek.
2 Ze had de neiging om uit te proberen hoe ver ze kon gaan.
3 Ze nam de beslissing om Nim in huis te nemen zonder overleg met
haar huisgenoten.
4 Ze was meer geïnteresseerd in haar wetenschappelijke carrière dan in
het welzijn van Nim.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering gevolgd door “juist” of “onjuist”.
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bond with
challenge
copy
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
bond with challenge copy201p
Herbert Terrace’s character made him an unsuitable and unsuccessful
LaFarge refused to accept having the much younger Petitto as her
The experiment failed because the parties involved lacked research
The scientific experiment was characterized by intense personal
What is the main point made in paragraph 5?
Herbert Terrace’s character made him an unsuitable and unsuccessfulproject leader.
LaFarge refused to accept having the much younger Petitto as hersupervisor.
The experiment failed because the parties involved lacked researchexperience.
The scientific experiment was characterized by intense personaldisagreements.
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Despite the rather unfavourable circumstances, Nim developed into a
If the participants had been in stable relationships the experiment
Nim’s ordeal was worsened by the fact that research conditions varied
Terrace’s theories about how to communicate with chimpanzees were
What becomes clear from paragraph 6?
Despite the rather unfavourable circumstances, Nim developed into ahappy animal.
If the participants had been in stable relationships the experimentcould have worked.
Nim’s ordeal was worsened by the fact that research conditions variedcontinuously.
Terrace’s theories about how to communicate with chimpanzees wereclearly faulty.
“No wonder it won the best directing award for world documentary at
Sundance.” (laatste zin)
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Is er een alinea die beschrijft wat deze documentaire zo goed maakt
volgens Kenneth Turan?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
dit gebeurt.
opgave 8Tekst 8 Would you let your teen become a reality show?
“I turned them down immediately” (paragraph 1)
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She did not want her daughter to star on TV for the wrong reasons.
She disliked the idea of her daughter becoming famous.
She feared her daughter would act inappropriately on the show.
She thought people would accuse her of spoiling her daughter.
She was afraid the TV show would create bad publicity for her blog.
Why did Sherry Davey do this?
She did not want her daughter to star on TV for the wrong reasons. She disliked the idea of her daughter becoming famous. She feared her daughter would act inappropriately on the show. She thought people would accuse her of spoiling her daughter. She was afraid the TV show would create bad publicity for her blog.241p
only 1
only 2
both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following statement(s) is/are in line with paragraph 2?
1 Sherry Davey distrusts advice given by psycho-therapists who star in
TV reality shows.
2 Sherry Davey felt flattered because a TV-hotshot was interested in her
writing.
only 1 only 2 both 1 and 2 neither 1 nor 2251p
Paragraph 4 illustrates the point made in paragraph 3.
Paragraph 4 modifies the point made in paragraph 3.
Paragraph 4 questions the point made in paragraph 3.
Paragraph 4 undermines the point made in paragraph 3.
How does paragraph 4 relate to paragraph 3?
Paragraph 4 illustrates the point made in paragraph 3. Paragraph 4 modifies the point made in paragraph 3. Paragraph 4 questions the point made in paragraph 3. Paragraph 4 undermines the point made in paragraph 3.261p
been furious
done great
felt silly
run away
said yes
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
been furious done great felt silly run away said yes271p
Sherry Davey admits she likes watching people fight in talk shows.
Sherry Davey believes reality shows employ second-rate artists.
Sherry Davey feels sorry for the relatives of famous actors.
Sherry Davey thinks reality shows are cheap and humiliating.
What do the questions in the second half of paragraph 6 make clear?
Sherry Davey admits she likes watching people fight in talk shows. Sherry Davey believes reality shows employ second-rate artists. Sherry Davey feels sorry for the relatives of famous actors. Sherry Davey thinks reality shows are cheap and humiliating.281p
Welke zin in alinea 4, 5 of 6 is spottend van toon?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 9Tekst 9 Alone in the crowd
Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven
mogelijkheden.
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a chronic disease
a health risk
the cause of depression
typical of modern times
a chronic disease a health risk the cause of depression typical of modern times301p
an easy solution
a threat to privacy
no cure
an easy solution a threat to privacy no cure311p
change
identify
influence
promote
change identify influence promote321p
even more depressed
instant relief
the same way
even more depressed instant relief the same way331p
confirm
neglect
prevent
confirm neglect preventopgave 10Tekst 10 Het volgende fragment…
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Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen over Nell aan of deze wel of
niet in overeenstemming is met de tekst.
1 Ze gaat die dag beginnen aan een opleiding.
2 Ze vindt het prettig dat haar huisbaas interesse toont.
3 Ze ergert zich openlijk aan de andere passagiers in de bus.
4 Ze heeft het meisje dat later in de bus stapt, al eens eerder ontmoet.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
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as carefree
as clumsy
as insecure
as talented
as vain
How is Nell portrayed in this fragment?
as carefree as clumsy as insecure as talented as vain“The Chosen” (titel van het hoofdstuk)
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Wie zijn ‘the chosen’ volgens Nell?
opgave 11Tekst 11 Big city, small sodas
“But is imposing size restrictions really the way to go?” (alinea 1)
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Geef van elk van de volgende personen aan of deze “Ja” of “Nee”
antwoordt op deze vraag.
1 Mayor Bloomberg (alinea 1)
2 Thomas Farley (alinea 2)
3 Ray Fisman (alinea 3)
4 Nadia Arumugam (alinea 4)
Noteer het nummer van elke persoon, gevolgd door “Ja” of “Nee”.
“Bloomberg’s soda ban” (alinea 2)
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Welk begrip van twee woorden later in alinea 2 verwijst naar deze ‘ban’?
Citeer dit begrip.
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A ban is more effective than limiting people’s choices.
Imposing limits will be counterproductive.
Legislation on health issues has only a limited effect.
Setting limits has a proven track record.
There is a limit to what people are willing to accept.
Which of the following reflects the main point made in paragraph 4?
A ban is more effective than limiting people’s choices. Imposing limits will be counterproductive. Legislation on health issues has only a limited effect. Setting limits has a proven track record. There is a limit to what people are willing to accept.“A 2008 ruling” (alinea 4)
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Leg uit wat deze regeling inhield.
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It informs people about the reactions to a new health regulation.
It persuades people to take action against a new health regulation.
It praises the authorities for introducing a new health regulation.
It proves why a new health regulation will certainly succeed.
It questions the timing and necessity of a new health regulation.
Which of the following characterises this article best?
It informs people about the reactions to a new health regulation. It persuades people to take action against a new health regulation. It praises the authorities for introducing a new health regulation. It proves why a new health regulation will certainly succeed. It questions the timing and necessity of a new health regulation.opgave 12Tekst 12 Gender roles
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claiming that modern audiences are not interested in historic plays.
failing to appreciate one of the most talented playwrights ever.
praising a theatre production that clearly was very disappointing.
rejecting men who want to dress up like women and vice versa.
selecting a poor example to prove a point he wants to make.
What does Richard Crowest say about Guy Keleny?
He criticises him for
claiming that modern audiences are not interested in historic plays. failing to appreciate one of the most talented playwrights ever. praising a theatre production that clearly was very disappointing. rejecting men who want to dress up like women and vice versa. selecting a poor example to prove a point he wants to make.Lees bij de volgende opgave eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende
tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 13Tekst 13 Honey money
“If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It” (kopje boven de eerste alinea)
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Vindt de schrijfster van deze recensie dat de vrouwen om haar heen dit
voldoende doen?
Antwoord met “Ja” of “Nee”, én schrijf het tussenkopje op dat boven de
alinea staat waar je je antwoord op baseert.
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De bijlage met informatie bij dit examen, zoals hij gedrukt is.
Bij dit examen hoort geen uitwerkbijlage.
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