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opgave 1Tekst 1 Thom Gunn
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Which of the following does Chris Roberts see as Thom Gunn’s greatest merit?
He attracted both old and young audiences, in the US and in Great Britain.
He bridged the gap between high culture and popular culture.
He was both a gifted poet and an important film writer.
Which of the following does Chris Roberts see as Thom Gunn’s greatest merit? He attracted both old and young audiences, in the US and in Great Britain. He bridged the gap between high culture and popular culture. He was both a gifted poet and an important film writer.opgave 2Tekst 2 The Paperless Newspaper
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Which of the following fits the gap in the text?
amount of information gained from
amount of time spent on
psychological significance of
public’s general dislike of
Which of the following fits the gap in the text? amount of information gained from amount of time spent on psychological significance of public’s general dislike ofopgave 3Tekst 3 The following text…
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Geef bij elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze in de loop van de passage juist of
Geef bij elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze in de loop van de passage juist ofonjuist blijkt te zijn.
1 De ik-persoon kan zich precies herinneren wat hij deed op het moment dat er een man
schreeuwde.
2 De ik-persoon weet vanaf het moment dat hij begint te rennen dat zijn leven een
dramatische wending zal nemen.
3 De ik-persoon heeft later luchtopnamen gezien van de situatie die hij beschrijft.
4 Tegelijk met de ik-persoon komen vier landarbeiders ook toe rennen.
5 Clarissa was in staat om waar te nemen hoe de situatie zich ontwikkelde.
6 De ballonvaarders zijn in gevaar omdat hun ballon dreigt los te raken van de mand.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “juist” of “onjuist”.
opgave 4Tekst 4 Claims about global warming poison the atmosphere
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Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemming
Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemmingis met het standpunt van de schrijver in de alinea’s 1-3.
1 All warnings that the environment in developing countries is under threat are wildly
exaggerated.
2 Developing countries have problems that are far more urgent than the alleged problem of
global warming.
3 Pointing the finger at the developing countries as a cause of environmental problems is
outrageous.
4 The developing world should learn to maintain a balance between technological progress
and a healthy environment.
5 It is inevitable that developing countries will come to face the environmental problems
that the West is now having to deal with.
6 If those who warn of global warming have their way, the developing countries stand to
lose out.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
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Which of the following words from paragraph 2 is used ironically?
cant
chastised
audacity
cools
Which of the following words from paragraph 2 is used ironically? cant chastised audacity cools“global warming has morphed into an ancient-style religion” (paragraph 4)
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What aspect of ancient-style religion is referred to in this paragraph?
The conviction that there is a divine explanation for each natural phenomenon.
The division of people into believers and non-believers.
The requirement that people give up their desire for material progress.
The threat of being abandoned by the gods.
What aspect of ancient-style religion is referred to in this paragraph? The conviction that there is a divine explanation for each natural phenomenon. The division of people into believers and non-believers. The requirement that people give up their desire for material progress. The threat of being abandoned by the gods.71p
What is the main point made in paragraphs 5 and 6?
Compared to other continents, Europe is warming up only very little.
Global warming is a misleading term, as temperature extremes are regional.
The facts do not indicate a connection between human activity and climate change.
The misinterpretation of freak weather situations is not a new phenomenon.
What is the main point made in paragraphs 5 and 6? Compared to other continents, Europe is warming up only very little. Global warming is a misleading term, as temperature extremes are regional. The facts do not indicate a connection between human activity and climate change. The misinterpretation of freak weather situations is not a new phenomenon.81p
What point does Philip Stott make by comparing the global warming industry to Monthy
Any event or phenomenon can always be interpreted as a confirmation of one’s belief.
Global warming could well have provided suitable material for a Monthy Python film.
People who show themselves devoted to any cause that comes their way are laughable.
What point does Philip Stott make by comparing the global warming industry to MonthyPython’s Life of Brian (paragraph 7)?
Any event or phenomenon can always be interpreted as a confirmation of one’s belief. Global warming could well have provided suitable material for a Monthy Python film. People who show themselves devoted to any cause that comes their way are laughable.91p
Which of the following is true with regard to paragraph 8?
Only 1 is true.
Only 2 is true.
Both 1 and 2 are true.
Neither 1 nor 2 is true.
Which of the following is true with regard to paragraph 8?1 It points to America as the main victim of global warming.
2 It supports those who blame global warming for climate change.
Only 1 is true. Only 2 is true. Both 1 and 2 are true. Neither 1 nor 2 is true.101p
Which of the following fits the gap at the beginning of paragraph 10?
For this reason
Nevertheless
To be fair
What is more
Which of the following fits the gap at the beginning of paragraph 10? For this reason Nevertheless To be fair What is moreopgave 5Tekst 5 Diana syndrome: we get the conspiracies we deserve
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What does paragraph 1 focus on?
The failure of the authorities to establish the truth about Princess Diana’s death.
The large number of people who believe in the idea of foul play behind Princess Diana’s
The many nonsense stories about Princess Diana’s life which spread after her death.
What does paragraph 1 focus on? The failure of the authorities to establish the truth about Princess Diana’s death. The large number of people who believe in the idea of foul play behind Princess Diana’sdeath.
The many nonsense stories about Princess Diana’s life which spread after her death.121p
Which of the following statements concerning “unsubstantiated rumours of conspiracy”
Only 1 is correct.
Only 2 is correct.
Both 1 and 2 are correct.
Neither 1 nor 2 is correct.
Which of the following statements concerning “unsubstantiated rumours of conspiracy”(paragraph 1) is/are correct, judging from paragraphs 1-3?
1 The fact that they will be checked lends them more weight.
2 The fact that they will be part of an official inquiry does not stand to reason.
Only 1 is correct. Only 2 is correct. Both 1 and 2 are correct. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct.131p
Which of the following sentences from paragraph 3 is meant to be ironic?
“Since the 1997 … overtime.”
“Is he going … Osama Bin Laden?”
“While he … Dead’.”
Which of the following sentences from paragraph 3 is meant to be ironic? “Since the 1997 … overtime.” “Is he going … Osama Bin Laden?” “While he … Dead’.”141p
How could the last sentence of paragraph 5 also begin?
Indeed we are …
Instead we are …
Yet we are …
How could the last sentence of paragraph 5 also begin? Indeed we are … Instead we are … Yet we are …151p
What does paragraph 6 focus on?
The belief that there is a purpose to life.
The enormity of people’s grief at losing a child.
The growing tendency to show private emotion in public.
The unwillingness to face the fact that certain things just happen.
What does paragraph 6 focus on? The belief that there is a purpose to life. The enormity of people’s grief at losing a child. The growing tendency to show private emotion in public. The unwillingness to face the fact that certain things just happen.161p
What is Michael Meacher (paragraph 8) an example of?
Of a well-informed person who believes in conspiracy.
Of someone foolish enough to openly disagree with the US government’s decisions.
Of someone who in spite of his respectable status cannot counter the general public’s lack
What is Michael Meacher (paragraph 8) an example of? Of a well-informed person who believes in conspiracy. Of someone foolish enough to openly disagree with the US government’s decisions. Of someone who in spite of his respectable status cannot counter the general public’s lackof trust.
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Which of the following is/are true with regard to Frank Furedi’s thoughts on a remedy for
Only 1 is true.
Only 2 is true.
Both 1 and 2 are true.
Neither 1 nor 2 is true.
Which of the following is/are true with regard to Frank Furedi’s thoughts on a remedy forthe “lack of trust” (last paragraph)?
1 He draws attention to the problem, but offers no concrete solution.
2 He thinks the middle classes should show more political commitment.
Only 1 is true. Only 2 is true. Both 1 and 2 are true. Neither 1 nor 2 is true.opgave 6Tekst 6 Poor little ex-rich people
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Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemming
Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemmingis met de inhoud van de alinea’s 1 en 2.
1 California’s prosperity is based on the enormous quantities of gold found in the
nineteenth century.
2 Most of the investors in the microchip industry were young people.
3 The media made Silicon Valley sound synonymous with wealth.
4 The rise of the microchip industry reconfirmed California’s image as the Golden State.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
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How can the reviewer’s overall tone in paragraph 3 be characterised?
As emotional.
As mocking.
As neutral.
How can the reviewer’s overall tone in paragraph 3 be characterised? As emotional. As mocking. As neutral.202p
Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemming
Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemmingis met de inhoud van de alinea’s 4 en 5.
1 The authors of Down and Out in Silicon Valley are just as naive about the Californian
dream as the employees in Silicon Valley.
2 The reviewer does not take the Krantzlers’ professional observations seriously.
3 Down and Out in Silicon Valley links the mental problems of the people working in
Silicon Valley to their materialistic attitude.
4 Down and Out in Silicon Valley exposes the ruthless attitude of the employers in Silicon
Valley.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
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Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemming
Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemmingis met de inhoud van de alinea’s 6 en 7.
1 Former Silicon Valley employees do not object to benefiting from a system they seemed
to hold in contempt.
2 The future of the Silicon Valley industry ultimately lies in the hands of the U.S.
government.
3 Down and Out in Silicon Valley describes psychological distress in the context of
financial aspirations.
4 The pursuit of dreams of big money and happiness has claimed victims throughout
American history.
5 Down and Out in Silicon Valley suffers from the moralistic tone of its authors.
6 The reviewer ends on a cynical note because of Americans’ never-ending material
aspirations.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
opgave 7Tekst 7 Are we right to treat animals the way we do?
Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
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essential
varied
vegetarian
essential varied vegetarian231p
Even if
Since
Whereas
Even if Since Whereas241p
added advantage of
downside of
inconsistency of
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government subsidies
the meat industry
the power of the Animal Liberation Movement
the price of meat
government subsidies the meat industry the power of the Animal Liberation Movement the price of meat261p
Fortunately
Indeed
Ironically
Moreover
Fortunately Indeed Ironically Moreover271p
considerable justification
no obvious purpose
serious drawbacks
the interest of animals at heart
considerable justification no obvious purpose serious drawbacks the interest of animals at heart281p
Admittedly
Even so
In this case
Admittedly Even so In this case291p
indifferent about
indignant at
kept in the dark as to
responsible for
indifferent about indignant at kept in the dark as to responsible foropgave 8Tekst 8 The Commons clocks off
“The Commons clocks off” (kop)
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Citeer het zinsgedeelte dat aangeeft wat het voorstel hiertoe precies inhoudt.
Citeer het zinsgedeelte dat aangeeft wat het voorstel hiertoe precies inhoudt.“a warning” (line 12)
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What is the writer afraid of?
Parliament might become unwilling to work outside office hours.
Parliament might receive the government’s proposals too late to be able to study them.
The government might be tempted to force through its own political preferences even more.
The government might not be able to debate proposals for new legislation extensively
What is the writer afraid of? Parliament might become unwilling to work outside office hours. Parliament might receive the government’s proposals too late to be able to study them. The government might be tempted to force through its own political preferences even more. The government might not be able to debate proposals for new legislation extensivelyenough.
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What does the writer express his concern about in lines 24-37 (“The support … say so.”)?
MPs’ ignorance of parliamentary customs and traditions.
Parliament’s growing inefficiency.
The danger of parliamentary proceedings losing their significance.
The danger of the opposition having their way.
What does the writer express his concern about in lines 24-37 (“The support … say so.”)? MPs’ ignorance of parliamentary customs and traditions. Parliament’s growing inefficiency. The danger of parliamentary proceedings losing their significance. The danger of the opposition having their way.“promises well” (line 45)
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With regard to what does Eric Forth’s appointment promise well?
Chances for the Tories in the next election.
Modernisation of parliamentary practice.
Parliamentary debate.
Support for the government.
With regard to what does Eric Forth’s appointment promise well? Chances for the Tories in the next election. Modernisation of parliamentary practice. Parliamentary debate. Support for the government.341p
How does the writer of the article answer the question the article starts with?
Negatively.
Neutrally.
Positively.
How does the writer of the article answer the question the article starts with? Negatively. Neutrally. Positively.opgave 9Tekst 9 Who pays the piper?
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Wat suggereert de schrijver door te vermelden dat “the research was funded by Lichtwer
Wat suggereert de schrijver door te vermelden dat “the research was funded by LichtwerPharma GmbH, which manufactures garlic pills” (regels 7-9)?
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Op welke twee manieren zijn wetenschappers bij de industrie betrokken volgens regels 15-22
Op welke twee manieren zijn wetenschappers bij de industrie betrokken volgens regels 15-22(“Scientists … tomorrow.”)?
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What is the “inhibition” (line 33) that certain scientists may suffer from?
go against obvious public health interests.
report objectively on research results.
waste taxpayers’ money.
What is the “inhibition” (line 33) that certain scientists may suffer from?They feel they cannot
go against obvious public health interests. report objectively on research results. waste taxpayers’ money.381p
Which of the following sentences illustrates what is meant by “Such frankness” (line 36)?
“Three years … the heart.” (lines 1-5)
“Last week … they submit.” (lines 10-13)
“Successive governments … national wealth.” (lines 23-24)
Which of the following sentences illustrates what is meant by “Such frankness” (line 36)? “Three years … the heart.” (lines 1-5) “Last week … they submit.” (lines 10-13) “Successive governments … national wealth.” (lines 23-24)Lees bij de volgende opgaven steeds eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende tekst
raadpleegt.
opgave 10Tekst 10 Bikram Choudhury gets caught in a legal tangle
“Bikram Choudhury gets caught in a legal tangle” (kop)
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Welke vraag is aan de rechter voorgelegd in een proces tegen Bikram Choudhury?
Welke vraag is aan de rechter voorgelegd in een proces tegen Bikram Choudhury?opgave 11Tekst 11 Birds and buildings: How to stop one flying into the other
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Waaruit bestaat de methode die het artikel noemt om het probleem van “one flying into the
Waaruit bestaat de methode die het artikel noemt om het probleem van “one flying into theother” (kop) te reduceren?
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