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opgave 1Tekst 1 Living off her wall
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explain
finance
imagine
recognise
resist
Which of the following fits the gap in the text?
explain finance imagine recognise resist21p
He believes that street-art prevents vandalism.
He doubts whether street-art is worth the price that is paid for it.
He objects to street-art in public places.
He supports street-art projects that transform rural areas.
What does Jason Moran make clear in his letter?
He believes that street-art prevents vandalism. He doubts whether street-art is worth the price that is paid for it. He objects to street-art in public places. He supports street-art projects that transform rural areas.opgave 2Tekst 2 Winds of change
“this one is different” (paragraph 1)
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It has a more efficient design.
It has been vandalized by youths.
It is exploited by the local residents.
It is part of a prestigious art project.
What is different about the turbine referred to here?
It has a more efficient design. It has been vandalized by youths. It is exploited by the local residents. It is part of a prestigious art project.41p
They hope to get rich from selling their electricity.
They objected to having a windfarm near their village.
They pursue rather ambitious environmental goals.
They were offered jobs by the windfarm company.
What becomes clear about the villagers of Fintry from paragraphs 2
and 3?
They hope to get rich from selling their electricity. They objected to having a windfarm near their village. They pursue rather ambitious environmental goals. They were offered jobs by the windfarm company.51p
logic behind
paradox of
support for
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
logic behind paradox of support for61p
It finances and organises environmentally friendly projects.
It protests against government plans that hinder progress.
It spends a lot of money on external environment experts.
It supports initiatives to make the village more accessible.
What is said about the Fintry Development Trust (FDT) in paragraph 4?
It finances and organises environmentally friendly projects. It protests against government plans that hinder progress. It spends a lot of money on external environment experts. It supports initiatives to make the village more accessible.opgave 3Tekst 3 France versus England
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He feels British cyclists often make the roads unsafe for other users.
He hopes the demand for cycling holidays in Britain will increase.
He thinks cycling in Britain is stressful and dangerous.
He wants to organise cycling holidays in France.
What becomes clear about Max Wooldridge from paragraph 1?
He feels British cyclists often make the roads unsafe for other users. He hopes the demand for cycling holidays in Britain will increase. He thinks cycling in Britain is stressful and dangerous. He wants to organise cycling holidays in France.81p
No wonder
Surprisingly,
Unfortunately,
Yet
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
No wonder Surprisingly, Unfortunately, Yet91p
To explain why the writer is a popular guest in France.
To list the writer’s reasons for going to France in his leisure time.
To make clear the writer has fond memories of growing up in France.
To prove that the writer has visited France often and extensively.
What is the main function of paragraph 3?
To explain why the writer is a popular guest in France. To list the writer’s reasons for going to France in his leisure time. To make clear the writer has fond memories of growing up in France. To prove that the writer has visited France often and extensively.“the general welcoming attitude you get on two wheels” (einde alinea 3)
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Geef van elk van de volgende citaten aan of dit wel of niet hiervan een
voorbeeld is.
1 “Will the next car that passes clip my ankle?” (alinea 1)
2 “I love cycling in the rain and the cold” (alinea 2)
3 “the waft of fresh patisserie smells as you set off in the morning”
(alinea 3)
4 “The French drive like nutters on motorways reserved for cars but slow
down to a snail’s pace through towns.” (alinea 4)
Noteer het nummer van elk citaat, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
“where waiting for a cyclist is an affront, or slowing down for one a sign of
failure” (alinea 4)
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Welke zin uit een eerdere alinea geeft een uitleg voor deze houding?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 4Tekst 4 An invitation for kids to be cruel
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The anti-social behaviour of children directed against a grown-up.
The global impact offensive internet clips have on teenagers.
The risks involved in travelling by public transport in New York.
The unsafe working conditions bus monitors are confronted with.
What does the writer find disturbing, according to paragraph 1?
The anti-social behaviour of children directed against a grown-up. The global impact offensive internet clips have on teenagers. The risks involved in travelling by public transport in New York. The unsafe working conditions bus monitors are confronted with.131p
To list some of the explanations for the Karen Klein incident.
To make clear who is responsible for the Karen Klein incident.
To show that the Karen Klein incident has high political priority.
To stress that the Karen Klein incident came as a surprise.
What is the function of paragraph 2?
To list some of the explanations for the Karen Klein incident. To make clear who is responsible for the Karen Klein incident. To show that the Karen Klein incident has high political priority. To stress that the Karen Klein incident came as a surprise.141p
Bullying exists in all walks of life, from politics to sports.
Karen Klein herself is partly responsible for being bullied.
What happened to Karen Klein is not a case of bullying.
What triggers bullying has not been researched properly.
What conclusion does paragraph 3 lead up to?
Bullying exists in all walks of life, from politics to sports. Karen Klein herself is partly responsible for being bullied. What happened to Karen Klein is not a case of bullying. What triggers bullying has not been researched properly.151p
completely undermined by
entirely dependent on
often blamed on
readily accepted by
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
completely undermined by entirely dependent on often blamed on readily accepted by161p
Klein acknowledged her mistakes
Klein got away relatively easy
Klein showed she was vulnerable
Klein was left on her own
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
Klein acknowledged her mistakes Klein got away relatively easy Klein showed she was vulnerable Klein was left on her own171p
accepted
enforced
lacked
understood
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
accepted enforced lacked understood181p
as factual
as mocking
as optimistic
as worried
How can the tone of the text be characterised best?
as factual as mocking as optimistic as worriedopgave 5Tekst 5 The Britishisation of American English
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He believes the people who use them think they are superior.
He finds it very difficult to understand the people using them.
He is afraid that American English will disappear because of them.
He thinks American English is more flexible than British English.
Why does Geoffrey Nunberg (paragraph 2) dislike Britishisms?
He believes the people who use them think they are superior. He finds it very difficult to understand the people using them. He is afraid that American English will disappear because of them. He thinks American English is more flexible than British English.201p
to analyse the opinion presented in paragraph 2
to counterbalance the opinion presented in paragraph 2
to elaborate on the opinion presented in paragraph 2
to illustrate the opinion presented in paragraph 2
to support the opinion presented in paragraph 2
What is the function of paragraph 3?
to analyse the opinion presented in paragraph 2 to counterbalance the opinion presented in paragraph 2 to elaborate on the opinion presented in paragraph 2 to illustrate the opinion presented in paragraph 2 to support the opinion presented in paragraph 2211p
American dictionaries had to include typically British words as a result
American readers found it difficult to relate to the British idea of
Kory Stamper was responsible for publishing a new version for
Some English terms and expressions were replaced with American
What becomes clear about the first Harry Potter book in paragraph 4?
American dictionaries had to include typically British words as a resultof its popularity.
American readers found it difficult to relate to the British idea ofromantic love.
Kory Stamper was responsible for publishing a new version forAmerican readers.
Some English terms and expressions were replaced with Americanones before it was published in America.
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Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van alinea 5.
1 Britse televisieprogramma’s hebben invloed op het taalgebruik in
Amerika.
2 Amerikanen vinden de kwaliteit van Britse kranten beter dan die van
hun eigen kranten.
3 Brits Engels en Amerikaans Engels groeien steeds verder uit elkaar.
4 Amerikanen vinden Brits Engels intelligenter klinken dan Amerikaans
Engels.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
“‘In the UK, the use of Americanisms is seen by some as a sign that
culture is going to hell.’” (alinea 5)
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Is al eerder in de tekst aangegeven dat er mensen ongelukkig zijn met de
invloed van het Amerikaans op het Engels?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
dit is gebeurd.
opgave 6Tekst 6 Why is growing resistance to antibiotics so very…
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It contradicts what is said in paragraph 1.
It elaborates on what is said in paragraph 1.
It modifies what is said in paragraph 1.
How does paragraph 2 relate to paragraph 1?
It contradicts what is said in paragraph 1. It elaborates on what is said in paragraph 1. It modifies what is said in paragraph 1.251p
banned
consumed
ignored
prescribed
produced
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
banned consumed ignored prescribed produced261p
to describe the general effects of growing resistance to antibiotics
to make clear what caused the growing resistance to antibiotics
to present solutions for the problem of growing resistance to antibiotics
to show who will be affected by the growing resistance to antibiotics
What is the main function of paragraph 3?
to describe the general effects of growing resistance to antibiotics to make clear what caused the growing resistance to antibiotics to present solutions for the problem of growing resistance to antibiotics to show who will be affected by the growing resistance to antibiotics“The drug industry hasn’t developed a new class of antibiotics since the
late 1980s” (paragraph 4)
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Manufacturers think they earn too little money with the production of
New developments in medical care have made producing new
Research into producing new antibiotics seems to have reached a
The government refuses to participate in financing the production of
What reason for this fact is given in paragraph 4?
Manufacturers think they earn too little money with the production ofnew antibiotics.
New developments in medical care have made producing newantibiotics unnecessary.
Research into producing new antibiotics seems to have reached adead end.
The government refuses to participate in financing the production ofnew antibiotics.
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by highlighting the different ideas about the problem discussed in the
by illustrating the problem discussed in the article with everyday
by presenting some ways to help tackle the problem discussed in the
by showing that experts agree on how to solve the problem discussed
by summarising the main causes for the problem discussed in the
How does the writer conclude the article?
by highlighting the different ideas about the problem discussed in thearticle
by illustrating the problem discussed in the article with everydayexamples
by presenting some ways to help tackle the problem discussed in thearticle
by showing that experts agree on how to solve the problem discussedin the article
by summarising the main causes for the problem discussed in thearticle
“Why is growing resistance to antibiotics so very serious?” (titel)
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Geef van elk van de volgende citaten aan of deze wel of niet een
antwoord geeft op deze vraag.
1 “Hospital infections from MRSA and C.difficile have fallen sharply – by
up to 80 per cent – in the past ten years.” (alinea 2)
2 “‘Over time, micro-organisms are able to mutate until they can survive
exposure to the drugs.’” (einde alinea 3)
3 “treatments that suppress the immune system such as chemotherapy
and organ transplants would become almost impossible” (einde
alinea 4)
4 “95 per cent of sore throats are caused by viruses – for which
antibiotics are useless” (alinea 5)
Noteer het nummer van elk citaat, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
opgave 7Tekst 7 De volgende tekst…
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Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen over de meisjes op het schip
aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemming is met de tekst.
1 Ze kennen elkaar al sinds hun vroegste kinderjaren.
2 Ze vluchten omdat ze thuis slecht behandeld werden.
3 Ze zijn op weg om een nieuw leven te beginnen.
4 Ze gaan herenigd worden met hun jeugdliefdes.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
311p
Uit welke zin zou je kunnen concluderen dat de mannen op de foto’s
oorspronkelijk uit Japan komen?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
321p
bored indifference
excited anticipation
joyful confidence
shameful desperation
Which of the following best describes the mood among the girls?
bored indifference excited anticipation joyful confidence shameful desperationopgave 8Tekst 8 Erica Pearl: ‘I get paid to spot bad cooking and service’
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To emphasise why food spotters like Erica Pearl are necessary.
To illustrate how varied the activities of food spotters are.
To make clear how Erica Pearl got her job as a food spotter.
To show that most meals served in restaurants are of inferior quality.
What is the aim of paragraph 1?
To emphasise why food spotters like Erica Pearl are necessary. To illustrate how varied the activities of food spotters are. To make clear how Erica Pearl got her job as a food spotter. To show that most meals served in restaurants are of inferior quality.341p
appreciated
believed
criticised
ignored
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
appreciated believed criticised ignored351p
enjoyment
expense
weight
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
enjoyment expense weight361p
Besides
For example
Still
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
Besides For example Stillopgave 9Tekst 9 Swept along by waves of energy
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by admitting that a show about Green Day has commercial potential
by emphasising that he is a well-informed and regular concertgoer
by making clear that he is not really a fan of the band Green Day
by stating that the format does not do justice to Green Day’s music
How does Marc Lee start his review of “American Idiot”?
by admitting that a show about Green Day has commercial potential by emphasising that he is a well-informed and regular concertgoer by making clear that he is not really a fan of the band Green Day by stating that the format does not do justice to Green Day’s music381p
The actors that play the lead roles are second-rate.
The music is too wild and loud for a theatre setting.
The special effects are completely over the top.
The story lacks a truly interesting development.
What is a weak point of the show, according to paragraph 2?
The actors that play the lead roles are second-rate. The music is too wild and loud for a theatre setting. The special effects are completely over the top. The story lacks a truly interesting development.391p
To comment on how the show is produced, directed and promoted.
To point out what makes American Idiot an excellent musical.
To shed light on the history and background of American Idiot.
To stress the differences between the American show and the British
What is the function of paragraph 3?
To comment on how the show is produced, directed and promoted. To point out what makes American Idiot an excellent musical. To shed light on the history and background of American Idiot. To stress the differences between the American show and the Britishshow.
Lees bij de volgende opgaven steeds eerst de vraag voordat je de
bijbehorende tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 10Tekst 10 Capitalism: A Love Story
“This, more than any other, is the movie they will wish he had never
embarked on.” (laatste zin)
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Geef van de volgende personen/groepen aan of Michael Moore hen wel of
niet als voorbeelden van schurken van het kapitalisme in zijn
documentaire neerzet.
1 “The bankrobbers caught on a security camera” (alinea 1)
2 “the banking CEOs” (alinea 1)
3 “a crooked local judge” (alinea 4)
4 “Some 6,500 children” (alinea 4)
5 “the taxpayer” (alinea 4)
6 “some hastening Wall Street trader” (alinea 5)
Noteer het nummer van elke persoon/groep, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
411p
Wordt er in deze tekst iets gezegd over hoe Michael Moore dacht over het
kapitalisme voordat hij deze documentaire maakte?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin
waarin hier iets over gezegd wordt.
opgave 11Tekst 11 Science solves ‘Italian Job’ cliffhanger
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Wordt er in de tekst van het artikel een voorwaarde genoemd waaraan
oplossingen voor het probleem waarmee de film eindigt, moesten
voldoen?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, citeer het zinsdeel dat deze voorwaarde
noemt.
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