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opgave 1Tekst 1 One man’s meat
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He is a vegetarian who strongly dislikes people who eat meat.
He likes Rinella’s book for being honest about bio-industry practices.
He supports Bill Scheft’s campaign against hunting and hunters.
He suspects Bill Scheft is a hypocrite when it comes to animal welfare.
What becomes clear about Mike Dewey from his letter?
He is a vegetarian who strongly dislikes people who eat meat. He likes Rinella’s book for being honest about bio-industry practices. He supports Bill Scheft’s campaign against hunting and hunters. He suspects Bill Scheft is a hypocrite when it comes to animal welfare.opgave 2Tekst 2 Sorry speeders
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Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van de brief.
1 The random use of speed cameras has an adverse effect on drivers'
attitude to speeding.
2 Speed cameras are said to be more about generating funds than about
saving lives.
3 The technology used in speed cameras has been proven inadequate.
4 Speeders should be fined instead of facing extra queuing time at traffic
lights.
5 According to the writer the green wave light strategy contributes to
road safety.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
opgave 3Tekst 3 Calling time on progress
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America sympathises with European protests against health care
Considering Europe’s past attitude towards economy there is some
Despite the financial crisis, Americans invest more in their health care
Europeans are being punished for throwing tantrums when faced with
Which of the following is in line with the content of paragraphs 1 and 2?
America sympathises with European protests against health carereform.
Considering Europe’s past attitude towards economy there is someirony in their present struggle.
Despite the financial crisis, Americans invest more in their health caresystem than Europeans.
Europeans are being punished for throwing tantrums when faced withfinancial reforms and spending cuts.
“there is something more fundamental going on” (alinea 3)
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In welke zin in alinea 1-3 wordt duidelijk wat “something more
fundamental” is?
Noteer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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a higher unemployment rate
a work-free existence
some sort of ideal
the current financial crisis
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
a higher unemployment rate a work-free existence some sort of ideal the current financial crisis61p
It offers an alternative to what is discussed in the previous paragraphs.
It refutes the principles mentioned in the previous paragraphs.
It summarises the content of the previous paragraphs.
It waters down what is stated in the previous paragraphs.
How can paragraph 5 be characterised?
It offers an alternative to what is discussed in the previous paragraphs. It refutes the principles mentioned in the previous paragraphs. It summarises the content of the previous paragraphs. It waters down what is stated in the previous paragraphs.71p
However
In short
Moreover
Similarly
Therefore
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
However In short Moreover Similarly Therefore81p
“work more and get less from the state” (second sentence paragraph 3)
“decent treatment for all” (first sentence paragraph 5)
“boast much cutting-edge innovation” (middle paragraph 5)
“living beyond their means” (last sentence paragraph 7)
Which of the following phrases summarises the “values” referred to in the
third sentence of paragraph 8?
“work more and get less from the state” (second sentence paragraph 3) “decent treatment for all” (first sentence paragraph 5) “boast much cutting-edge innovation” (middle paragraph 5) “living beyond their means” (last sentence paragraph 7)91p
as bitter
as critical
as neutral
as optimistic
How can the author’s tone in the article be characterised?
as bitter as critical as neutral as optimisticopgave 4Tekst 4 Is climate shaping human evolution?
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The correlation between Yoruba gene variation and their survival in dry
The FOXI1 gene variation is found solely in Yoruba people and
The Yoruba example conclusively demonstrates that man is able to
Which of the following becomes clear from paragraphs 1-3?
The correlation between Yoruba gene variation and their survival in dryareas ultimately lacks sufficient proof.
The FOXI1 gene variation is found solely in Yoruba people andtherefore crucial to research.
The Yoruba example conclusively demonstrates that man is able toadapt to rising global temperatures.
“Evolution is a slow process, however, so any adaptation would not save
us from the imminent problems associated with global warming.”
(paragraph 6)
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paragraph 1
paragraph 2
paragraph 3
paragraph 4
paragraph 5
In which paragraph has this notion been mentioned before?
paragraph 1 paragraph 2 paragraph 3 paragraph 4 paragraph 5“‘The answer lies in our skulls’” (alinea 6)
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Leg in je eigen woorden uit hoe wij volgens Steve Jones de oplossing
uiteindelijk moeten bereiken.
opgave 5Tekst 5 Methuselah’s mixture
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humanity
immortality
longevity
youthfulness
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
humanity immortality longevity youthfulness“a thoroughly disreputable field” (einde alinea 2)
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Waarom noemt de schrijver het betreffende gebied “thoroughly
disreputable”?
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creative processes
human endeavours
scientific research
the consequences of ageing
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
creative processes human endeavours scientific research the consequences of ageing“for instance” (vóórlaatste zin alinea 4)
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Welk algemeen punt wordt hier geïllustreerd?
“Many explanations have been offered and discarded.” (vóórlaatste zin
alinea 5)
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Voor welk verschijnsel?
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By aiding people in getting used to low-fat diets.
By changing the structure of fat cells in overweight people.
By enhancing the impact of genetically modified substances in food.
By influencing specific genes that affect cells.
How do the drugs discussed in paragraph 6 work?
By aiding people in getting used to low-fat diets. By changing the structure of fat cells in overweight people. By enhancing the impact of genetically modified substances in food. By influencing specific genes that affect cells.191p
Mr Stipp is quite clear in his desire to facilitate a healthy old age.
Mr Stipp shows that modern medicine has successfully incorporated
Mr Stipp’s optimism makes immortality seem to be attainable.
Mr Stipp thinks the developments in anti-ageing research promising.
Which of the following is in accordance with paragraph 7?
Mr Stipp is quite clear in his desire to facilitate a healthy old age. Mr Stipp shows that modern medicine has successfully incorporatedanti-ageing research.
Mr Stipp’s optimism makes immortality seem to be attainable. Mr Stipp thinks the developments in anti-ageing research promising.201p
Wat is de boodschap in “such homilies” (alinea 8)?
opgave 6Tekst 6 Mens sana in corporation sano
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It elaborates on the investments of companies in their employees’
It gives more examples of successfully introduced business health
It outlines the increasing interest of businesses in their social
Which of the following characterises paragraph 2?
It elaborates on the investments of companies in their employees’health.
It gives more examples of successfully introduced business healthprogrammes.
It outlines the increasing interest of businesses in their socialresponsibility.
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Leg uit wat er bedoeld wordt met “The fashion” (begin alinea 3).
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the writer’s choice of words suggests that he regards his subject with
the writer’s list of references illustrates his neutrality on the
the writer supports his opinion by mentioning famous experts in the
Which of the following is true with regard to paragraph 3?
In this paragraph
the writer’s choice of words suggests that he regards his subject withsome scepticism.
the writer’s list of references illustrates his neutrality on thephenomenon described.
the writer supports his opinion by mentioning famous experts in thefield.
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on the consequences of employees working too hard
on the effects of workers’ problems
on the relation between psychological problems and work
on the risks of employees refusing psychological help
Which of the following could be added to “statistics” (paragraph 4)?
on the consequences of employees working too hard on the effects of workers’ problems on the relation between psychological problems and work on the risks of employees refusing psychological help251p
Mental health programmes only pay off in case of work-related
Mental health programmes would not be needed if people were less
There are good reasons for introducing mental health programmes.
Which of the following can be concluded from the passage “For sure, …
30%.” (paragraph 6)?
Mental health programmes only pay off in case of work-relatedproblems.
Mental health programmes would not be needed if people were lessambitious.
There are good reasons for introducing mental health programmes.261p
disreputable past
enormous costs
political correctness
scientific foundation
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?
disreputable past enormous costs political correctness scientific foundation271p
Besides
In comparison
In short
Nevertheless
Therefore
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 9?
Besides In comparison In short Nevertheless Therefore“Companies that … damaging themselves” (laatste zin)
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Waaruit bestaat de schade volgens alinea 9?
opgave 7Tekst 7 It’s not all talk
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The controversial findings of scientific research into language origins.
The failure of linguists to come up with research questions that match
The low esteem the study of language evolution has been held in.
The short history of linguistics as a scientific discipline.
Which of the following is emphasised in paragraph 1?
The controversial findings of scientific research into language origins. The failure of linguists to come up with research questions that matchthose of physicists.
The low esteem the study of language evolution has been held in. The short history of linguistics as a scientific discipline.“but two are particularly significant” (einde alinea 1)
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Welke toelichting wordt bij elk van deze redenen gegeven?
Geef antwoord door de volgende zinnen aan te vullen.
Reden 1 wordt toegelicht in de zin die begint met (geef de eerste twee
woorden)…
Reden 2 wordt toegelicht in de zin die begint met (geef de eerste twee
woorden)…
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after all
for example
moreover
though
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
after all for example moreover though321p
Bickerton believes that animal and human communication share the
Bickerton has a witty way of showing that humans should not take
Bickerton makes clear that language has developed by fits and starts.
Bickerton supposes that there is a causal relationship between hunting
Which of the following statements is in agreement with the contents of
paragraphs 5 and 6?
Bickerton believes that animal and human communication share thesame origins.
Bickerton has a witty way of showing that humans should not takeanimal behaviour as an example to be followed.
Bickerton makes clear that language has developed by fits and starts. Bickerton supposes that there is a causal relationship between huntingand language.
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from afar
in a natural manner
in changing surroundings
Which of the following completes the last sentence of paragraph 7?
from afar in a natural manner in changing surroundings341p
All over the world mothers tell their babies the same things.
Mothers teach their children basic vocabulary by singing words to
Mothers stimulate their children’s language development by means of
The language development of children is highly dependent on their
What is Falk’s view, according to paragraph 8?
All over the world mothers tell their babies the same things. Mothers teach their children basic vocabulary by singing words tothem.
Mothers stimulate their children’s language development by means ofbaby-talk.
The language development of children is highly dependent on theirmother’s linguistic skills.
351p
Welke vraag wordt bedoeld met “its underlying question” in alinea 9?
Hieronder staan twee conclusies over de boekbespreking en vier citaten
waaruit die conclusie zou moeten blijken. Slechts één van deze conclusies
is juist.
361p
Noteer het nummer van de juiste conclusie en de letter van het
bijpassende ondersteunende citaat.
Conclusies Citaten 1 Christine Kenneally is uiteindelijk negatief over de twee gerecenseerde boeken. a Dit blijkt uit de zin “Falk, however, never makes a strong case for exactly how language was built over the platform of motherese.” (alinea 8) 2 Christine Kenneally is uiteindelijk positief over de twee gerecenseerde boeken. b Dit blijkt uit de zin “Language evolution spoilsports will take the differences between these books as evidence of disarray in the field, or even that its underlying question is unanswerable.” (alinea 9) c Dit blijkt uit de zin “This would be short-sighted.” (alinea 9) d Dit blijkt uit de zin “Key ideas and themes, which are bound to influence future research, appear in both books.” (alinea 9)
opgave 8Tekst 8 Preserving the rainforest
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Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van alinea 1 tot en met 3.
1 President Lula is dismayed by the conversion of part of Brazil’s
rainforest into farmland.
2 Brian Sims characterises the UN-REDD programme as ineffective for
global climate control.
3 Reassigning liability does not solve the global problem of climate
change.
4 Incorrect implementation of the UN-REDD programme contributes to
the greenhouse effect.
5 Brian Sims believes preservation and global famine are interrelated.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
President Lula heeft een andere oplossing voor hoe het regenwoud
beschermd moet worden dan het REDD Plus-programma.
382p
Wat willen beide partijen?
Vul de onderstaande zinnen aan (op je antwoordblad).
President Lula wil......................................................................................
Het REDD Plus-programma wil.......................................... en..................
opgave 9Tekst 9 The great British weather
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domestic policy
international status
political position
quality of life
work ethic
Which of the following fits the gap in the first sentence?
domestic policy international status political position quality of life work ethic401p
condescending
contemptuous
defensive
optimistic
tongue-in-cheek
How can the tone of this letter be characterised best?
condescending contemptuous defensive optimistic tongue-in-cheekopgave 10Tekst 10 Made-up history
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He believes Assassin’s Creed can be used to get pupils interested in
He claims the faults in Assassin’s Creed are the result of inadequate
He feels annoyed because the editor clearly is no expert on Assassin’s
He is surprised by the concern about the historical incorrectness of
He is worried about the effect on children of violent games like
Why does Jason Robertson respond to the article “How Canada Exports
Distorted History”?
He believes Assassin’s Creed can be used to get pupils interested inhistory.
He claims the faults in Assassin’s Creed are the result of inadequateschooling.
He feels annoyed because the editor clearly is no expert on Assassin’sCreed.
He is surprised by the concern about the historical incorrectness ofAssassin’s Creed.
He is worried about the effect on children of violent games likeAssassin’s Creed.
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