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 Person of the Year
‘But there’s an irony here.’ (second sentence)
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that journalists are regularly the source of falsehoods themselves
that journalists can make or break a politician’s career
that journalists have to discern between fact and fiction
that journalists themselves sometimes combine facts with opinions
What is the irony here, according to Robert Glass?
that journalists are regularly the source of falsehoods themselves that journalists can make or break a politician’s career that journalists have to discern between fact and fiction that journalists themselves sometimes combine facts with opinionsopgave 2Tekst 2 From Bill Foster:
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equally debatable
more productive
rather illogical
socially undesirable
Which of the following fits the gap in the text?
equally debatable more productive rather illogical socially undesirableopgave 3Tekst 3 Campaign season
‘Applause and high-five to The Chronicle!’ (paragraph 1)
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It has analysed why an antiquated verdict needs to be revised.
It has made clear who funds which particular political contender.
It has uncovered the truth about fraud at the highest judicial level.
It has unearthed classified documents about electoral bribery.
What has The Chronicle done to deserve this praise?
It has analysed why an antiquated verdict needs to be revised. It has made clear who funds which particular political contender. It has uncovered the truth about fraud at the highest judicial level. It has unearthed classified documents about electoral bribery.41p
The advance of structural financing
The assault on our democracy
The bias within our legislation
The turmoil in the political arena
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
The advance of structural financing The assault on our democracy The bias within our legislation The turmoil in the political arenaopgave 4Tekst 4 To the Editor:
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Geef aan voor 5-1 en 5-2 welke woordgroep daar is weggelaten.
Noteer de letter van de woordgroep achter elk nummer op het
antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven vijf woordgroepen over.
Kies uit:
a cultural sensitivity
b “fundamental” revision
c “gradual” transformation
d intellectual freedom
e interdepartmental collaboration
f “official” perspective
g scientific advancement
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Flippancy
Inertia
Modesty
Zealotry
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
Flippancy Inertia Modesty Zealotryopgave 5Tekst 5 Cruise has still got it
‘skin stretched taut by forces greater than G-force’ (alinea 1)
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Wat suggereert de schrijver over wat Tom Cruise heeft laten doen met
deze opmerking?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
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as a better film than the sentimental forerunner
as a cleverly modernised copy of its precursor
as a glowing tribute to American naval aviators
as an unintentional trip down memory lane
How does the writer characterise Top Gun: Maverick in paragraph 2?
as a better film than the sentimental forerunner as a cleverly modernised copy of its precursor as a glowing tribute to American naval aviators as an unintentional trip down memory lane‘His persistent strangeness off-screen’ (alinea 3)
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Welke zin in een alinea verderop in de tekst is een herhaling van deze
mededeling?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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Welke van onderstaande kwalificaties (1 tot en met 7) is op basis van
alinea 4 te koppelen aan Brad Pitt, welke aan George Clooney en welke
aan Chris Hemsworth?
Noteer het nummer van de kwalificatie achter elke naam op het
antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven vier kwalificaties over.
Kies uit:
1 a wolf in sheep’s clothing
2 beyond public reproach
3 brainless and unrefined
4 mischievous and impish
5 past his expiry date
6 political crusader
7 smug and complacent
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aids his appeal
boosts his career
remedies his traditionalism
underlines his professionalism
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
aids his appeal boosts his career remedies his traditionalism underlines his professionalism121p
It exhibits a marked disinterest in equal standards for the sexes.
It focuses its narratives on glorifying a select group of aging heroes.
It refuses accountability for promoting stereotypical tendencies.
It stubbornly adheres to showcasing traditional family values.
What is one of the points made about the film industry in paragraph 6?
It exhibits a marked disinterest in equal standards for the sexes. It focuses its narratives on glorifying a select group of aging heroes. It refuses accountability for promoting stereotypical tendencies. It stubbornly adheres to showcasing traditional family values.131p
It helps Americans come to terms with their role in recent conflicts.
It highlights the fact that guns are part of the American way of life.
It is intended to stir up nationalistic sentiments across the USA.
It offers an unrealistic but likeable representation of the USA.
What does the writer of this article make clear about Top Gun: Maverick in
paragraph 7?
It helps Americans come to terms with their role in recent conflicts. It highlights the fact that guns are part of the American way of life. It is intended to stir up nationalistic sentiments across the USA. It offers an unrealistic but likeable representation of the USA.opgave 6Tekst 6 The Stonehenge Tunnel development
‘two particular traditions’ (alinea 1)
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In welke zin wordt voor het eerst concreet gemaakt op welke manier
beide tradities geschonden worden?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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lately dusted off again
manipulated from the start
now decided to set aside
tried to uphold against all odds
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
lately dusted off again manipulated from the start now decided to set aside tried to uphold against all odds161p
to accommodate liberals
to list misunderstandings
to raise counterarguments
to refute earlier reasoning
What is the function of the ‘Reasonable questions’ (paragraph 3)?
to accommodate liberals to list misunderstandings to raise counterarguments to refute earlier reasoning171p
archaeology enthusiasts
environmental agencies
local commuters
political opponents
Which of the following fits the first gap in paragraph 3?
archaeology enthusiasts environmental agencies local commuters political opponents181p
boosts the profits of a select group
can easily be postponed to a later date
capitalises on a priceless monument
offers such terrible value for money
Which of the following fits the second gap in paragraph 3?
boosts the profits of a select group can easily be postponed to a later date capitalises on a priceless monument offers such terrible value for moneyDit artikel bevat veel voorbeelden van beeldspraak.
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Welk werkwoord is een voorbeeld van beeldspraak dat verwijst naar een
hedendaags middel om verkeersstromen te reguleren?
Citeer dit werkwoord.
opgave 7Tekst 7 ‘My truth’ is a mad concept
‘Oh, hooray for actress Cate Blanchett. What wisdom!’ (paragraph 1)
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as a benign form of criticism
as a dubious compliment
as a heartfelt approval
as a sarcastic statement
How can this remark be characterised?
as a benign form of criticism as a dubious compliment as a heartfelt approval as a sarcastic statement‘But it won’t tell you whether or not it’s the day on which bins are due to
be collected.’ (alinea 2)
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Welk punt over het relativisme maakt de schrijver in alinea 2 met deze
opmerking?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
‘(Mine. I am not a relativist.)’ (paragraph 3)
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ambivalent
matter-of-fact
tongue-in-cheek
reassuring
What is the tone of this remark?
ambivalent matter-of-fact tongue-in-cheek reassuring231p
All the same
In short
Moreover
Therefore
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
All the same In short Moreover Therefore242p
Komen de volgende beweringen overeen met de mening van de schrijver
van dit artikel zoals verwoord in alinea 5 en 6?
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Oprah Winfrey heeft het gedachtegoed van Rhonda Byrne bekend
gemaakt bij het grote publiek.
2 Door het boek The Secret hebben veel mensen hun leven weer op de
rails gekregen.
3 De focus in The Secret ligt vooral op het verkrijgen van
materialistische zaken.
4 De boodschap van Rhonda Byrne is in essentie egoïstisch.
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Audiences dislike celebrities who too obviously seek attention.
People can collectively be convinced a fabricated story is genuine.
The easy proliferation of fake news needs to be curbed.
The mainstream media publish biased accounts of events.
What is the point made at the end of paragraph 7?
Audiences dislike celebrities who too obviously seek attention. People can collectively be convinced a fabricated story is genuine. The easy proliferation of fake news needs to be curbed. The mainstream media publish biased accounts of events.261p
to assert it is hard to distinguish fact from fiction without professional
to concede that one’s background can be relevant to one’s perspective
to dispute that trivial sensitivities are complicating the current truth
to question whether it is justified to claim that certain groups are by![[a] After all, it is perfectly possible to believe that truth exists while simultaneously being completely wrong about what it is. In fact, it’s probably inevitable. [b] That, though, is the vital point that the…](figuren-opgaven/p07-fig1.webp)
What is the main function of paragraph 8?
to assert it is hard to distinguish fact from fiction without professionalexpertise
to concede that one’s background can be relevant to one’s perspectivein a debate
to dispute that trivial sensitivities are complicating the current truthdebate
to question whether it is justified to claim that certain groups are bydefinition wrong
Alinea 9 ontbreekt in tekst 7, maar staat opgedeeld in drie fragmenten
hieronder:
[a] After all, it is perfectly possible to believe that truth exists while simultaneously being completely wrong about what it is. In fact, it’s probably inevitable. [b] That, though, is the vital point that the mytruthers miss: that truth may well be elusive or even unknowable, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there, all the same. [c] This conviction is probably true (as in actually, not relatively) but I’m not sure that’s relevant.
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Wat is de juiste volgorde?
Noteer de letters van de fragmenten in de juiste volgorde op het
antwoordblad.
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that context can bring new facts to light
that facts are objectively indisputable
that relativism separates fact from fiction
that truths sometimes lack substance
What are the examples in paragraph 10 meant to underline?
that context can bring new facts to light that facts are objectively indisputable that relativism separates fact from fiction that truths sometimes lack substanceopgave 8Tekst 8 The decline of the girlboss
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Both men and women can bring about a corporate transition.
Men tend to feel threatened by women who outrank them.
Women need to prevent being forced into submissive roles.
What is paragraph 1 meant to make clear?
Both men and women can bring about a corporate transition. Men tend to feel threatened by women who outrank them. Women need to prevent being forced into submissive roles.301p
It celebrates a feminine approach to modern leadership.
It defies typically traditional expectations of achievement.
It focuses on outward appearances and consumerism.
It is a long overdue manifestation of radical feminism.
What does the writer of this article suggest about ‘girlboss culture’ in
paragraph 3?
It celebrates a feminine approach to modern leadership. It defies typically traditional expectations of achievement. It focuses on outward appearances and consumerism. It is a long overdue manifestation of radical feminism.‘as one scenario in A Woman in Your Own Right plays out?’ (paragraph 5)
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to explain why the book A Woman in Your Own Right has been
to make clear that the book A Woman in Your Own Right was
to question if the book A Woman in Your Own Right has withstood the
to stress that the book A Woman in Your Own Right deals with more
What is the function of presenting this scenario?
to explain why the book A Woman in Your Own Right has beenreissued recently
to make clear that the book A Woman in Your Own Right wasoriginally aimed at housewives
to question if the book A Woman in Your Own Right has withstood thetest of time
to stress that the book A Woman in Your Own Right deals with morethan just gender issues
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cannot be disregarded
don’t fall on deaf ears
don’t seem so empowering
have become all the rage
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 7?
cannot be disregarded don’t fall on deaf ears don’t seem so empowering have become all the rage331p
It endorses the continuance of a structure that is primarily masculine.
It fails to acknowledge the struggle of those who have paved the way
It opposes the shared aims of female solidarity within the workforce.
It reaches the top at the expense of overworked and underpaid
What does the writer of the article dislike most about ‘Girlboss culture’
(paragraph 3), judging from this text as a whole?
It endorses the continuance of a structure that is primarily masculine. It fails to acknowledge the struggle of those who have paved the wayyears ago.
It opposes the shared aims of female solidarity within the workforce. It reaches the top at the expense of overworked and underpaidunderlings.
opgave 9Tekst 9 What does imho mean?
‘you’ve seen the word at least a dozen times’ (alinea 1)
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In welke zin uit een andere alinea wordt voor het eerst duidelijk dat de
uitdrukking imho wereldwijd mensen bezighoudt?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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add a touch of vulgarity to your writings
convey a huge range of possible meanings
give your opinions a sense of authenticity
help discuss emotionally complex dilemmas
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
add a touch of vulgarity to your writings convey a huge range of possible meanings give your opinions a sense of authenticity help discuss emotionally complex dilemmas362p
Komen de volgende beweringen overeen met de opvattingen van de
schrijver, op grond van alinea 3 tot en met 5?
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Hoe de ‘h’ in de uitdrukking imho wordt opgevat, hangt af van de lezer.
2 De uitdrukking imho is populair geworden toen journalisten over de
betekenis gingen discussiëren.
3 De ontstaansgeschiedenis van de uitdrukking imho zou door
taalkundigen onderzocht moeten worden.
4 De verschillende betekenissen van de uitdrukking imho liggen in
elkaars verlengde.
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Language is an imprecise tool that can both confuse and elucidate at
People who assign different interpretations to a term do not converse
The internet has had a detrimental effect on the level of linguistic
The popularity of ambiguous terms is typical of the bewildering times
Which conclusion does this text lead up to?
Language is an imprecise tool that can both confuse and elucidate atthe same time.
People who assign different interpretations to a term do not conversein a meaningful manner.
The internet has had a detrimental effect on the level of linguisticinteractions.
The popularity of ambiguous terms is typical of the bewildering timeswe live in.
opgave 10Tekst 10 Chronicle Fatigue
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blemishing the name and good standing of a political opponent
exploiting political support by funding regional publications
soliciting votes in areas they had no rights to be at the time
spreading campaign material that mimicked actual newsprints
undercutting a provincial press agency with a subsidised product
What did the Tory party ‘issue a grovelling apology’ for? (line 9)
blemishing the name and good standing of a political opponent exploiting political support by funding regional publications soliciting votes in areas they had no rights to be at the time spreading campaign material that mimicked actual newsprints undercutting a provincial press agency with a subsidised productopgave 11Tekst 11 To the editor:
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They are more likely to graduate than the average student.
They have a detrimental effect on the academic standards.
They help create a more diverse and tolerant climate.
They pay higher schooling fees than in-state students.
They want special privileges not granted to local students.
Which of the following can be deduced about out-of-state students from
the letter?
They are more likely to graduate than the average student. They have a detrimental effect on the academic standards. They help create a more diverse and tolerant climate. They pay higher schooling fees than in-state students. They want special privileges not granted to local students.Let op: de laatste vragen van dit examen staan op de volgende pagina.
opgave 12Tekst 12 Newsnight reports on GIDS
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to defend Newsnight’s impartiality and professional integrity
to deny that Newsnight is critical of what goes on at gender clinics
to explain why Newsnight chose to interview a controversial guest
to make clear she is Newsnight’s spokesperson on gender issues
to question the sources Newsnight consulted for its programme
Why did Esme Wren write this letter?
to defend Newsnight’s impartiality and professional integrity to deny that Newsnight is critical of what goes on at gender clinics to explain why Newsnight chose to interview a controversial guest to make clear she is Newsnight’s spokesperson on gender issues to question the sources Newsnight consulted for its programmeopgave 13Tekst 13 Pros and cons of affirmative action
Lees eerst de opgave voordat je naar de tekst gaat.
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Geef voor elke alinea aan welke van onderstaande tussenkoppen
(a tot en met j) daar inhoudelijk het beste past.
Noteer de letter van de tussenkop achter elk nummer op het
antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven vier tussenkoppen over.
Kies uit:
a Affirmative action boosts educational opportunity
b Affirmative action enhances business performance
c Affirmative action facilitates political manipulation
d Affirmative action increases socio-economic disparity
e Affirmative action is beneficial to society as a whole
f Affirmative action is economically unsound
g Affirmative action is endorsed by the public
h Affirmative action is just another form of bias
i Affirmative action rewards incompetence
j Affirmative action will rectify past mistakes
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