bronnen

Eindexamen engels vwo 2010, tijdvak 2

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 Misteak!

11p
What is Chapterhouse’s intention (text 1)?
A To attract people who would like to be trained by Chapterhouse.
B To encourage awareness of the importance of correct spelling.
C To promote its instruction books on spelling and stylistic matters.
D To recruit talented proofreaders for Chapterhouse.

opgave 2Tekst 2 Why do cats purr?

“Why do cats purr?” (title)
21p
Which of the following fits the gap at the end of the text?
A a form of intensified breathing
B a mechanism to block out pain
C an indication of low physical activity
D a source of self-healing

opgave 3Tekst 3 De volgende tekst…

34p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in
overeenstemming is met de inhoud van de passage.
1 Chinechelum vindt het moeilijk New England te verlaten.
2 Onderweg naar het vliegveld probeert Chinechelums moeder haar moed in
te spreken.
3 Chinechelum heeft in Londen een man ontmoet.
4 Het valt Chinechelum op dat mensen voornamelijk over zichzelf praten.
5 De mannen waarmee Chinechelum in contact is gebracht waren meestal
opscheppers.
6 Chinechelum heeft een aantal jaren ten onrechte in de gevangenis gezeten.
7 Chinechelum wordt getroffen door het beeld van de bedroefde familie op het
vliegveld.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.

opgave 4Tekst 4 We’re all speaking Geek

42p
Geef bij elk van de volgende citaten uit alinea 1 aan of dit volgens de tekst wel
of niet van toepassing zou kunnen zijn op iemand als Gina Ford (alinea 2).
1 “anarchic, … inaccurate”
2 “precise, … paranoid”
3 “seeks to … culture”
4 “delights in … regulation”
Noteer het nummer van elk citaat, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
51p
What is the main point made in paragraph 3?
A Language is organic and ever-changing, and therefore impossible to
regulate.
B The advent of the internet has had a massive impact on the English
language.
C There are now more words in English than in any other world language.
D There are so many new English words emerging that it is impossible to learn
them all.
61p
Which of the following explains the view expressed in “But that, of course, is the
point.” (paragraph 4)?
A Since new words are continually invented and discarded, it is impossible to
keep count of them.
B Standards regarding what constitutes a new word clash with the free spirit of
the internet.
C The OED has no control over the rapid emergence of new words on the
internet.
D With so many internet users adopting English, new custom-made words are
bound to appear.
71p
Which of the following is true of paragraph 6?
A It applauds the increase in Chinese learning English.
B It goes into a cause for the expansion of English.
C It illustrates the cultural similarities in the English and the Chinese language.
83p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet juist is met
betrekking tot de inhoud van de alinea’s 8 tot en met 10.
1 The rising number of people using the internet accounts for the fast
expansion of English.
2 The original jargon of the internet has been greatly simplified.
3 English is taking off in so many directions that it is in danger of splitting up
into different varieties.
4 The present development of English is comparable to its development in the
days of Shakespeare.
5 Shakespeare coined a large number of English words.
6 These days new words on the internet are guaranteed immediate worldwide
usage.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
91p
How could the last sentence of paragraph 11 (“Why … remember it?”) also
begin?
A And why…
B So why…
C Yet why…
101p
What does the example of the word “ ilunga ” (paragraph 12) serve to illustrate?
A Even the reputable Times sometimes makes up its own words.
B Fictitious words may become part of the language through the internet.
C The internet has generated a fashion for new words.
111p
What does the writer assume when he states that “… the world could profit from
learning a new language, …” (paragraph 13)?
A Of all the new words generated by the internet, we should focus on those
that benefit mankind.
B People’s thoughts and behaviour may be influenced by the language they
know and use.
C The fact that people understand each other’s language facilitates effective
communication.
D The internet’s contribution to world peace should not be underestimated.

opgave 5Tekst 5 Just like humans

Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven
mogelijkheden.
121p
A become less sceptical about
B investigated the reasons behind
C taken pains to avoid
D taken to
131p
A Gosling offers a new explanation why personality traits have evolved in
humans and other species
B Gosling’s animal research thus explains the interaction between animals and
humans
C Other psychologists, however, question whether even human personality is
definable at all
D Research has identified similar personality traits in many other species
141p
A aggression and violence amongst humans
B human genetic make-up
C people’s personalities
D the use of drugs
151p
A As a result
B Conversely
C For example
D Similarly
161p
A change due
B enable resistance
C influence responses
171p
A kept in isolation
B suffering from AIDS-like symptoms
C who could not look after themselves
181p
A final word in
B main reason for
C paradox in
D upside to

opgave 6Tekst 6 Patriotic Gore

191p
How does the reviewer make her point in paragraph 1?
A In a cynical way.
B In a neutral way.
C In a tone expressing anxiety.
D In a tone expressing disbelief.
201p
What can be concluded about the US Congress from paragraph 1?
A It feels it should be seen to respond to public outcry over excesses in the
media.
B It has approved legislation that allows even more offensive material to be
shown in the media.
C It has demonstrated its firm resolution by providing guidelines on media
content.
“young people are the most lucrative consumers to target” (alinea 3)
211p
Citeer het eerste en het laatste woord van de zin(nen) waarin de redenen
hiervoor genoemd worden.
221p
Wie worden bedoeld met “a segment of the audience” (alinea 4)?
Geef antwoord door middel van een citaat.
232p
Geef voor elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in
overeenstemming is met de inhoud van alinea 5.
1 The rating system is ineffective because it does not adequately cover the
various forms of media.
2 The government wrongly assumed that the entertainment industry had
developed its own rating system.
3 The classification “suitable for all ages” could well stand in the way of a
film’s commercial success.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
241p
What is the point made in paragraph 6?
A Savage Pastimes lists entertainments throughout the ages without any
reservations about their violent character.
B Savage Pastimes shows that people are primarily interested in violent
entertainment.
C With its extensive survey, Savage Pastimes shows the worldwide impact of
violent entertainment.
D With many illustrations, Savage Pastimes shows how the nature of violent
entertainment has changed over the years.
251p
Which of the following questions does Schechter’s conflict with critics of media
violence centre on, judging from paragraph 7?
1 Whether or not media violence leads to violence in real life.
2 Whether entertainment is at all possible without elements of violence.
A Only 1 is true.
B Only 2 is true.
C Both 1 and 2 are true.
D Neither 1 nor 2 is true.
261p
Which of the following is true of paragraph 8?
It points out that Schechter
A does not explain how fictional violence is linked to real-life violence.
B is better at asking questions than at answering them.
C leaves out the background required to understand violent entertainment.
D only raises the questions that suit his biased view of violence.
271p
Which of the following sentences fits the gap at the beginning of paragraph 9?
A And what are the arguments that Schechter does come up with?
B A worse problem is Schechter’s failure to seriously engage the other side.
C Schechter’s strong views on violence are bound to provoke criticism.
D The answers can be found in Schechter’s negative attitude to his critics.
281p
Which of the following is in line with the last paragraph?
A Judging by present-day violence, it should not be ruled out that fictional
violence causes violent behaviour.
B The advance of media technology has greatly contributed to the increase of
media violence.
C There is a violent side to even the most peace-loving individual.
D Those who condone violent excesses generally spend much time on violent
entertainment.

opgave 7Tekst 7 Cool running

291p
What is suggested in paragraph 2 about democracy?
A It guarantees that all people have the same opportunities.
B It starts from a false but indispensable premise about mankind.
C Though it is a useful idea for politics it cannot be applied to sports.
D With the advance of technology, it is fast becoming a problematic concept.
301p
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
A By the way
B For example
C However
D Indeed
E Therefore
311p
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
A the definition of advantage
B the exertion his handicap requires
C the story of his background
321p
Which of the following characterises paragraph 5?
A It advocates that the best guideline on fairness in sports is people’s gut
feelings.
B It demonstrates that a sound rule is not suddenly invalidated by a single
exception.
C It gives examples of cases that cast doubt on a seemingly straightforward
principle.
D It illustrates that logical thinking can determine what is fair and unfair in
sports.
331p
What is the point made in paragraph 6?
A Exceptional sportsmen should not be taken as the norm for excellence in
sports.
B The achievements of sports legends show that anyone can make it to the
top.
C The headstart that technology may give to disabled sportsmen is hard to
measure.
D There is an unfair element in allowing someone like Armstrong to compete.
341p
Which conclusion does paragraph 7 lead up to?
A Doping and new medical therapies could mean the end of competitive
sports.
B Future developments might make the issue of unfair competition seem
irrelevant.
C Genetic enhancement may become so sophisticated that it leaves no
detectable trace in a sportsman.
D Technology may become indispensable for the continuity of excellence in
sports.
351p
Waarin zit volgens de schrijfster het verschil tussen “the bright kid who coasts
through class” en Tiger Woods (alinea 9)?
362p
Welke twee redenen voor de prestaties van Pistorius geeft de schrijfster in haar
eindoordeel?
371p
In which of the following phrases from the text does the writer play with words?
A “or else … a tie” (at the beginning of paragraph 2)
B “to determine … is cheating” (at the end of paragraph 3)
C “legs have improved since then” (at the end of paragraph 6)
D “because she took the subway” (at the beginning of paragraph 8)
E “a rule … and wheels” (near the end of paragraph 9)

opgave 8Tekst 8 Career not taking off?

381p
What is the prime intention of the advertisement (text 8)?
A To draw attention to job opportunities for those out of work.
B To draw potential travellers’ attention to Southwest Airlines.
C To enable employers to spot job-seekers.
D To interest more people in working for the Times Union newspaper.

opgave 9Tekst 9 Asbo nation is in serious trouble

Hieronder staan zes beweringen, genummerd van 1 tot en met 6.
393p
Geef van elke bewering aan of deze wordt gedaan in
− brief A;
− brief B;
− beide brieven;
− geen van beide brieven.
1 Anti-social behaviour orders can contribute to solving the issue of children
causing social problems.
2 British children’s misbehaviour may well be the result of a lack of parental
commitment.
3 Children who feel neglected by their parents will in the end turn against
them.
4 In Bangladesh the crime rate seems to be lower than in Britain.
5 The dismal economic state of affairs is the cause of Britain falling apart.
6 The present-day social divide is leading to a degeneration of British society.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “A”, “B”, “beide”, of “geen
van beide”.
401p
Wordt in een van beide brieven naar een voorbeeld verwezen van een “Asbo”?
Zo nee, antwoord “nee”. Zo ja, welk voorbeeld?
Lees bij de volgende opgave eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende tekst
raadpleegt.

opgave 10Tekst 10 Would you like…

412p
Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze, gelet op de inhoud
van de advertentie (tekst 10), wel of niet juist is.
1 De sportschoolaanbieding geldt alleen voor degenen die al minstens één
jaar een sportschool bezoeken.
2 De verzekering geeft korting aan degenen die in het voorgaande jaar geen
ziektekosten hebben gedeclareerd.
3 De verzekering betaalt meer mee aan iemands sportschoolabonnement
naarmate hij vaker is geweest.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
Bronvermelding
Een opsomming van de in dit examen gebruikte bronnen, zoals teksten en afbeeldingen, is te vinden in het bij dit examen
behorende correctievoorschrift, dat na afloop van het examen wordt gepubliceerd.