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opgave 1Tekst 1 Roadside noise
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alarming
amusing
fashionable
obvious
Which of the following fits the gap?
alarming amusing fashionable obviousopgave 2Tekst 2 Kissing
“There is no shortage of speculation.” (paragraph 1)
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“One idea... with breastfeeding.” (paragraph 2)
“our ancestors... chewed food” (paragraph 2)
“Kissing has... hormone, oxytocin.” (paragraph 3)
“The way... with kissing.” (paragraph 4)
Which of the following quotes describes ‘fact’ instead of ‘speculation’?
“One idea... with breastfeeding.” (paragraph 2) “our ancestors... chewed food” (paragraph 2) “Kissing has... hormone, oxytocin.” (paragraph 3) “The way... with kissing.” (paragraph 4)opgave 3Tekst 3 Is there such a thing as school phobia?
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Consequently,
Likewise,
Moreover,
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
Consequently, Likewise, Moreover,42p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze juist of onjuist is
volgens de alinea’s 2 en 3.
1 Kinderen met schoolvrees verzuimen vaak met medeweten van hun
ouders.
2 Kinderen met schoolvrees krijgen soms driftbuien als ze toch naar
school moeten.
3 Niet iedereen gelooft dat schoolvrees werkelijk bestaat.
4 Kinderen met schoolvrees vertonen vaak crimineel gedrag.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “juist” of “onjuist”.
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A combination of several anxieties may result in school phobia.
Children with school phobia need help to overcome their fears.
School phobia can be caused by schools giving too much homework.
There is an easy and effective treatment to deal with school phobia.
What is the main point made in paragraph 4?
A combination of several anxieties may result in school phobia. Children with school phobia need help to overcome their fears. School phobia can be caused by schools giving too much homework. There is an easy and effective treatment to deal with school phobia.61p
is not convinced
remains optimistic
suspects deceit
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
is not convinced remains optimistic suspects deceit71p
dealing with
detecting
preventing
reporting about
researching
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
dealing with detecting preventing reporting about researching81p
As a result,
In short,
On the other hand,
On top of that,
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 7?
As a result, In short, On the other hand, On top of that,91p
available
avoidable
beneficial
damaging
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?
available avoidable beneficial damaging“If you … more anxious.’” (laatste zin)
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In welke eerdere alinea is een vergelijkbaar argument ook al genoemd?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
opgave 4Tekst 4 How to add 90 billionths of a second to your life
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However
Indeed
Instead
Moreover
Therefore
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
However Indeed Instead Moreover Therefore121p
It clarifies the information given in paragraph 3.
It puts the information given in paragraph 3 in a historical perspective.
It repeats the information given in paragraph 3.
It stresses the importance of the information given in paragraph 3.
It summarizes the information given in paragraph 3.
How does paragraph 4 relate to paragraph 3?
It clarifies the information given in paragraph 3. It puts the information given in paragraph 3 in a historical perspective. It repeats the information given in paragraph 3. It stresses the importance of the information given in paragraph 3. It summarizes the information given in paragraph 3.132p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze juist of onjuist is
volgens de tekst.
1 De resultaten van het onderzoek kloppen alleen als men ervan uitgaat
dat de gemiddelde levensverwachting niet meer zal stijgen.
2 Op grote hoogten gaan klokken kapot.
3 Mensen die in hoge flats wonen, krijgen vaker last van
ouderdomskwaaltjes dan mensen die in laagbouw wonen.
4 De gebruikte atoomklokken zijn heel nauwkeurig.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering gevolgd door “juist” of “onjuist”.
opgave 5Tekst 5 Feeling lucky?
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Believing in luck is a way in which people interpret reality.
Luck helps people to justify the risks they have taken.
Luck is a subject scientists have not studied extensively.
Some people rely more on luck than they should.
What conclusion do the first three paragraphs lead up to?
Believing in luck is a way in which people interpret reality. Luck helps people to justify the risks they have taken. Luck is a subject scientists have not studied extensively. Some people rely more on luck than they should.151p
Only 1.
Only 2.
Both 1 and 2.
Neither 1 nor 2.
Which of the following reflect(s) what Aitken says in paragraph 4?
1 People who believe they are lucky are prepared to make the most of
everything that comes their way.
2 People who believe they are lucky have more control over what
actually happens.
Only 1. Only 2. Both 1 and 2. Neither 1 nor 2.“There are two approaches to deciding whether to take a chance: head vs
gut.” (alinea 5)
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In welke eerdere zin geeft de schrijfster van dit artikel een voorbeeld van
hoe zij één van beide benaderingen heeft toegepast?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin waarin ze dit voorbeeld geeft.
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give people the strength to do something dangerous.
help people cope with negative experiences.
prevent people from behaving irresponsibly.
stimulate people to spend money on gambling.
What is the main point made about believing in luck in paragraph 6?
It can
give people the strength to do something dangerous. help people cope with negative experiences. prevent people from behaving irresponsibly. stimulate people to spend money on gambling.“Maybe I should have bought a lottery ticket that day after all...”
(last sentence)
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As annoyed.
As disappointed.
As matter-of-fact.
As playful.
How can the tone of this remark be characterised?
As annoyed. As disappointed. As matter-of-fact. As playful.opgave 6Tekst 6 Tetris, trauma and the brain
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can make a new start in life if they are professionally brainwashed.
have a better memory than those who are not similarly affected.
may one day undergo successful treatment.
should take part in extensive neurological tests.
What becomes clear from paragraph 1?
People suffering from traumatic experiences
can make a new start in life if they are professionally brainwashed. have a better memory than those who are not similarly affected. may one day undergo successful treatment. should take part in extensive neurological tests.201p
designed a game to help victims of traffic accidents.
established how much damage a traumatic experience can cause.
extended the period of time in which memories are formed.
tried to diminish the impact a traumatic experience can have.
What has Dr Emily Holmes been doing, according to paragraph 2?
She has
designed a game to help victims of traffic accidents. established how much damage a traumatic experience can cause. extended the period of time in which memories are formed. tried to diminish the impact a traumatic experience can have.211p
Only 1.
Only 2.
Both 1 and 2.
Neither 1 nor 2.
What is said about Tetris in paragraph 3?
1 Playing Tetris will improve your capacity to remember important
things.
2 The game Tetris has been developed to trigger specific processes that
trick the mind.
Only 1. Only 2. Both 1 and 2. Neither 1 nor 2.221p
He doubts whether Dr Holmes’ research will come up with any useful
He is convinced that extensive tests on animals are necessary to get
He looks at the workings of the brain from a different angle than
He thinks that helping people overcome painful memories requires
What becomes clear about Dr Todd Sacktor in paragraph 4?
He doubts whether Dr Holmes’ research will come up with any usefulresults.
He is convinced that extensive tests on animals are necessary to getreliable data.
He looks at the workings of the brain from a different angle thanDr Holmes does.
He thinks that helping people overcome painful memories requireslifelong medication.
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It explains why the experiments mentioned in paragraphs 3 and 4 have
It gives further details about the experiments mentioned in paragraphs
It puts the experiments mentioned in paragraphs 3 and 4 in a broader
It tones down the importance of the experiments mentioned in
How does paragraph 5 relate to the paragraphs 3 and 4?
It explains why the experiments mentioned in paragraphs 3 and 4 havebeen done.
It gives further details about the experiments mentioned in paragraphs3 and 4.
It puts the experiments mentioned in paragraphs 3 and 4 in a broaderperspective.
It tones down the importance of the experiments mentioned inparagraphs 3 and 4.
“It’s an exciting prospect.” (eerste zin alinea 5)
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Geef van elk van de volgende personen aan of hij/zij het wel of niet eens
is met deze uitspraak.
1 Dr Emily Holmes (alinea 2)
2 Dr Todd Sacktor (alinea 4)
3 Anders Sandberg (alinea 5)
4 Anthony Grayling (alinea 5)
Noteer het nummer van elke persoon, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
opgave 7Tekst 7 De volgende tekst…
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Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze juist of onjuist is
op basis van de tekst.
1 American post office workers tend to be impolite and unhelpful
towards customers.
2 British post offices provide many time-consuming services that are
unrelated to postal business.
3 Post offices in America spend too much of their budget on promotional
activities.
4 The American postal services are a commercially-run enterprise.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering gevolgd door “juist” of “onjuist”.
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Geef van elk van de volgende citaten aan of dit wel of niet ironisch is.
1 “It’s in … ought to.” (regels 3-4)
2 “The counter … peel open.” (regels 7-9)
3 “that make … exact change” (regels 12-15)
4 “but rather … Bill Bubba” (regels 28-31)
Noteer het nummer van elk citaat gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
opgave 8Tekst 8 The barrier to black actors
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change
disregard
fit into
revolt against
Which of the following fits the gap in the first letter?
change disregard fit into revolt against281p
Accepting
Exploiting
Maintaining
Promoting
Resolving
Which of the following fits the gap in the second letter?
Accepting Exploiting Maintaining Promoting Resolving291p
Only 1.
Only 2.
Both 1 and 2.
Neither 1 nor 2.
Which of the following is true according to the text?
1 Even nowadays, important theatre producers are predominantly white.
2 Black and Asian actors often have to compete for the same roles.
Only 1. Only 2. Both 1 and 2. Neither 1 nor 2.opgave 9Tekst 9 ‘King of the apes’ swings again
“The two dozen … any more” (alinea 1)
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Wordt er in het artikel een verklaring gegeven voor de verminderde
belangstelling voor de Tarzan-boeken?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
deze verklaring gegeven wordt.
“an exhibition … odd choice” (alinea 2)
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Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin uit de alinea’s 1 of 2 waarin
wordt verklaard waarom de Tarzan-tentoonstelling toch goed aansluit bij
het interessegebied van het Musée du Quai Branly.
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became famous for
cracked down on
relaxed the rules on
started promoting
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
became famous for cracked down on relaxed the rules on started promoting“sensuality was always central to the story” (alinea 4)
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Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin uit alinea 4 waarin een andere
reden voor Tarzans populariteit wordt genoemd.
“it uses aspects of Burroughs’ original” (alinea 3)
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Welk aspect van Tarzan komt minder positief tot uiting in de films dan in
de boeken, volgens alinea 5?
“‘King of the Apes’ swings again” (titel)
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“a new exhibition looking at Tarzan’s popularity and influence”
“The first Tarzan movie came out in 1918” (alinea 3)
“It’s pretty sexual for a society not far removed from the Victorians.”
“‘Sometimes the books can be quite subtle and rich’” (alinea 5)
Which of the following quotes from the text refers to the title?
“a new exhibition looking at Tarzan’s popularity and influence”(alinea 1)
“The first Tarzan movie came out in 1918” (alinea 3) “It’s pretty sexual for a society not far removed from the Victorians.”(alinea 4)
“‘Sometimes the books can be quite subtle and rich’” (alinea 5)opgave 10Tekst 10 Please speak with your mouth full
“Right: frankly, it’s outrageous.” (paragraph 1)
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accept offensive ads while complaining about distasteful but innocent
are unable to distinguish between humorous and serious commercials.
ignore the fact that speaking while eating clearly has many
turn to the Advertising Standards Authority when they dislike a
What is “outrageous” according to Anna Rickard?
The fact that people
accept offensive ads while complaining about distasteful but innocentones.
are unable to distinguish between humorous and serious commercials. ignore the fact that speaking while eating clearly has manyadvantages.
turn to the Advertising Standards Authority when they dislike aproduct.
Drie van de volgende vier tussenkopjes stonden oorspronkelijk boven de
alinea’s 3 tot en met 5.
a Characterful
b Portion control
c Serious fun
d Time management
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Noteer de alineanummers 3 tot en met 5, gevolgd door de letter van het
bijbehorende tussenkopje. Let op, er blijft één letter over!
opgave 11Tekst 11 People wash their hands more when they’re watched
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are in line with what had been generally assumed beforehand.
come as a surprise to a lot of experts on human behaviour.
have shown there is no difference between males and females.
support the need for organizing a Global Handwashing Day.
What is the main point made in paragraph 1?
The recent findings about handwashing habits
are in line with what had been generally assumed beforehand. come as a surprise to a lot of experts on human behaviour. have shown there is no difference between males and females. support the need for organizing a Global Handwashing Day.“Compare that … public toilet.” (end paragraph 3)
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To express surprise at the methods used by the researchers.
To point out the inconsistency between people’s words and actions.
To stimulate readers to gather more information about the subject.
To stress that there is controversy about the researchers’ conclusions.
What is the function of this remark made by the writer?
To express surprise at the methods used by the researchers. To point out the inconsistency between people’s words and actions. To stimulate readers to gather more information about the subject. To stress that there is controversy about the researchers’ conclusions.“People wash their hands more when they’re watched” (titel)
401p
Welke zin uit de tekst geeft de reden hiervoor?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van die zin.
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Laura Allen (schrijfster van het artikel)
Robert Aunger (alinea 5)
STAUFF (comments)
MIFF78 (comments)
ROBERT (comments)
CUTEY97 (comments)
Welke persoon geeft een reden om juist minder vaak je handen te
wassen?
Laura Allen (schrijfster van het artikel) Robert Aunger (alinea 5) STAUFF (comments) MIFF78 (comments) ROBERT (comments) CUTEY97 (comments)Bronvermelding
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