opgave 3Tekst 3 Figurative speech
De volgende vier alinea’s kwamen oorspronkelijk na alinea 1 maar zijn uit
de tekst weggehaald (zie stippellijntjes in de tekst).
a A study published in January in PLOS ONE examined how reading
different metaphors ─ “crime is a virus” and “crime is a beast” ─
affected participants’ reasoning when choosing solutions to a city’s
crime problem. Those who read the beast metaphor were more likely
to opt for a direct approach emphasizing enforcement, whereas the
virus metaphor elicited a preference for a systemic, reform-focused
solution. A follow-up survey indicated that many participants did not
remember the metaphor they read, and none thought a metaphor
could have influenced their reasoning.
b “People don’t consciously ponder the ways in which crime is like a
virus or beast,” says one of the study’s authors, Paul Thibodeau, who
is now a psychology professor at Oberlin College. “Instead metaphors
subtly structure the way they understand the issue being described.”
c Previous brain-imaging research has shown that interpreting
metaphors requires a variety of areas on both sides of the brain,
compared with literal language, which is processed in known language
areas in the left hemisphere.
d Scientists do not yet know how exactly this pattern affects reasoning,
but they suspect that the brain triggers related concepts when
processing a metaphor’s meaning. Thibodeau recommends giving
more thought to the metaphors you use and hear, especially when the
stakes are high. “Ask in what ways does this metaphor seem apt and
in what ways does this metaphor mislead,” he says. Our decisions
may become sounder as a result.
41pIn welke volgorde stonden bovenstaande alinea’s in de tekst?
Geef aan wat de juiste volgorde is door de letters in de juiste volgorde te
zetten.
51pWhich of the headings below is the original subheading of this article?

Avoid figures of speech in order to convey a clear message

Choose the right phrasing to persuade people to take action

Stay away from misleading clichés when addressing an unreceptive
audience

Use formal language in professional communication
opgave 4Tekst 4 Commitment, wedded or not
61pWhat is the function of paragraphs 1 and 2?

to introduce Gottman’s stance on how to establish a healthy marriage

to point out that a negative attitude towards one’s spouse may lead to
divorce

to present the basis for Roberts’s ideas about relationships and
politics

to question the validity of Gottman’s research on matrimony
71pWhich of the following statements about David Cameron is in line with the
contents of paragraphs 3 and 4?

He wants to promote marriage as an institution by introducing financial
benefits.

His policy reflects the contemporary point of view on preferring
marriage to cohabitation.

His primary objective is to coax people into marriage for financial gain.
“his views on marriage” (paragraph 5)
81pWhich of the following statements is in line with Cameron’s ideas about
marriage, judging from this article?
1 The costs of marriage breakdown are borne by the entire society, and
therefore it is reasonable for the entire society to demand support for
marriage.
2 The institution of marriage, over the past centuries, has come and
gone.

only 1 is true

only 2 is true

both 1 and 2 are true

neither 1 nor 2 is true
91pWhich of the following series of qualifications fits the string of gaps in
paragraph 6?
101pWat is de onderliggende reden voor Camerons belastingmaatregel
volgens Yvonne Roberts?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin uit alinea 4-9 waar het
antwoord te vinden is.
opgave 5Tekst 5 The death of the beard
111pWhich of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?

a boyish innocence associated with

a connotation of sexuality attached to

a self-consciousness about

a strong sense of masculine pride in
121pWhich of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?

absurd

commonplace

realistic

urgent
132pGeef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van alinea 3 en 4.
1 In general, men actively try to lead a self-sufficient life.
2 The writer is convinced modern men need a beard to establish a
sense of self.
3 The writer implies that our ancestors would have preferred to work in
an office had they lived today.
4 Bearded hipsters consider fine dining to be something for yuppies.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
“But what if, rather than revealing our connection with “real life”, this urge
reveals our disconnection from it?” (alinea 4)
141pLeg in je eigen woorden uit wat bedoeld wordt met “this urge”.
151pWhich of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?

appropriateness

eccentricity

fashion

tradition
opgave 7Tekst 7 Womenomics
211pWhich of the following is in line with the contents of paragraphs 1 and 2?

Early feminists strongly disapproved of positive discrimination for
women.

Paul Samuelson mocks women who attempt to equal the economic
position of men.

The writer of the article implies that success depends on effective
female leadership.

Women have always determined criteria for being successful
themselves.
221pWhich of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?

femininity

privileged position

sense of responsibility

toughness
231pWhat is the function of paragraph 5?

to criticise the new feminist point of view

to define the new feminist point of view

to praise the new feminist point of view

to put the new feminist point of view in a broader perspective
241pWhich of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?

Likewise

Nevertheless

Therefore

What is more
252pGeef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in
overeenstemming is met de inhoud van alinea 7.
1 McKinsey stimulates equal treatment of employees.
2 Female qualities are said to be contributing to a company’s success.
3 Gender awareness training is essential for successful leadership.
4 Management consultancies commercialise the demand for feminine
skills in modern businesses.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
261pWhich of the following reflects the author’s opinion in paragraph 8?

Early feminists systematically ignored the importance of motherhood.

Modern feminists accuse their predecessors of focusing too much on
gender differences.

The claim by today’s feminists that it will take a long time to reach
equality is unfounded.

The new feminist claims that men and women are biologically different
are flawed.
271pWhich of the following is in accordance with the contents of paragraph 9?

Companies should focus on distinctive personal qualities.

Few businesses acknowledge the importance of gender bias.

Gender differentiation is the key to successful entrepreneurship.

More female input will increase a company’s chance of economic gain.
“the old-fashioned feminist approach” (alinea 10)
281pIn welke alinea wordt voor het eerst genoemd hoe deze feministen tegen
de vrouw aankeken?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
opgave 8Tekst 8 A perfect opportunity
291pWhich of the following is in line with the contents of paragraph 1?

A ruthless determination to succeed and antisocial behaviour go hand
in hand.

Corruption compromises the quality of the game and affects the
support of fans.

Dishonest dealings in order to gain an advantage should be punished.

It is part of human nature to be willing to forego moral principles or
beliefs to achieve a goal.
301pWhich of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?

By contrast

In a nutshell

Indeed

To be fair

To make matters worse
Paragraph 3 consists of two parts.
311pWith which sentence does the second part of the paragraph start?
The sentence that starts with

“All that’s”

“It moves”

“The FA”
321pWhich of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?

less a sport appears to be regulated

less popular the team selection for a match is

more a club ignores its players’ fouls

more high-profile a Premier League fixture is
331pWhich of the following statements is in accordance with paragraphs
4 and 5?

A lot of sport branches are paralysed when it comes to dealing with
match-fixing.

The FA integrity unit is to be replaced by a cross-sport regulating
organisation.

The FA is apparently failing to face up to the undeniable reality of
match-fixing.

The liaison between the football world and TV advertising should be
closely monitored.
“The Football League is even sponsored by a gambling organisation.”
(alinea 5)
341pWat benadrukt het woord “even”?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin waar het antwoord te vinden is.
opgave 9Tekst 9 Return to the Field
353pGeef van elke van de volgende beweringen over Rosie aan of deze wel of
niet in overeenstemming is met de tekst.
1 Marilyn violates the strict codes of conduct when saying goodbye to
Rosie.
2 Marilyn’s appearance makes Rosie feel unattractive.
3 Her undercover role makes Rosie feel incompetent.
4 Rosie is inspired to aid the French because of her background.
5 Marilyn has suggested that Rosie take a double amount of cyanide on
her mission.
6 Rosie has been interrogated by the Germans as well as the British.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
“A tear, or tears – first ever, and why this time?” (regel 28-29)
361pWordt deze vraag in de tekst beantwoord?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, citeer het zinsgedeelte dat je antwoord
ondersteunt.
371pWhat is the main function of the reference to ‘Romeo’ (lines 37-39)?

to clarify Rosie’s change of heart regarding personal safety

to elaborate on the kind of firearms Rosie carries

to hint at the kind of undercover work Rosie had been assigned

to inform the reader of Rosie’s love affair that had ended tragically
381pWhat do lines 60-79 make clear about the flight into France?

German surveillance flights make it difficult to land near the coast.

It seems unwise to fly in a straight line to the destination.

The latest weather forecast made the pilot change the flight plan.

The pilot is fretting about Rosie’s safety.

The pilot verifies that Rosie has never jumped from a plane before.