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opgave 1Tekst 1 We need a new Bond
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Daniel Craig lacks the acting skills that are needed for a role in a
The actor playing James Bond made an unfavourable impression in an
The Bond movies have always had weak plotlines and uninteresting
The budget spent on promotional activities for the latest Bond movie is
What is the point made by Patricia Moriarty in her letter?
Daniel Craig lacks the acting skills that are needed for a role in aserious drama.
The actor playing James Bond made an unfavourable impression in aninterview.
The Bond movies have always had weak plotlines and uninterestingcharacters.
The budget spent on promotional activities for the latest Bond movie isextremely high.
opgave 2Tekst 2 Serie A’s spy scandal
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They applaud the fact that De Pra has been caught.
They distance themselves from De Pra’s action.
They make light of De Pra’s illegal activities.
What becomes clear about Genoa from paragraph 1?
They applaud the fact that De Pra has been caught. They distance themselves from De Pra’s action. They make light of De Pra’s illegal activities.31p
Wat is het doel van de reactie van Sampdoria (alinea 3)?
opgave 3Tekst 3 Name your son Cherokee and he’ll turn out a Kevin
“Name your son Cherokee and he’ll turn out a Kevin” (title)
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artistic
charming
eccentric
naughty
ordinary
spoilt
Which of the following words would characterise ‘a Kevin’, according to
Liz Jones?
artistic charming eccentric naughty ordinary spoilt“Shiloh and Cherokee” (alinea 1)
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Met welke typering van twee woorden later in de tekst vat de schrijfster
samen hoe zij denkt dat hun ouders deze kinderen zien?
Citeer deze typering.
“‘I know,’ the rock star sighed. ‘And we gave him such cool godparents.’”
(laatste zin)
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Wat maakt de reactie van deze vader duidelijk?
opgave 4Tekst 4 Fare well?
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Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in
overeenstemming is met de tekst.
1 De TX mag sinds kort ook gebruikmaken van de busbanen in de stad.
2 De vormgeving van de TX is vooral afgestemd op oudere passagiers.
3 De TX werd tentoongesteld in een museum.
4 Taxi’s van andere producenten lijken qua uiterlijk veel op de TX.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
“If Manganese Bronze does vanish” (paragraph 5)
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Foreign car manufacturers have entered the British market with
Its engineers have failed to come up with innovations and
Its taxis are too big to navigate comfortably through the narrow
Technical problems with its cars have cost the company a lot of
Why is this a possible scenario for Manganese Bronze, according to the
text?
Foreign car manufacturers have entered the British market withcheaper cars.
Its engineers have failed to come up with innovations andimprovements.
Its taxis are too big to navigate comfortably through the narrowLondon streets.
Technical problems with its cars have cost the company a lot ofmoney.
“It is a genuine emblem of the city.” (alinea 5)
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Welke zin eerder in de tekst betekent hetzelfde?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 5Tekst 5 Cash, please
“Cash, please” (title)
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by describing how the rich make use of it to show off their wealth
by explaining how intimidating it is for smaller entrepreneurs
by making clear why some people do not trust electronic financial
by showing the practicalities involved when making expensive
How is the subject of paying in cash introduced in paragraph 1?
by describing how the rich make use of it to show off their wealth by explaining how intimidating it is for smaller entrepreneurs by making clear why some people do not trust electronic financialtransactions
by showing the practicalities involved when making expensivepurchases
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Although the country is otherwise quite advanced, a preference for
A new financial policy is necessary to accommodate the country’s
Despite recent attempts to stimulate progress, some think of it as a
The country invests in high-tech security solutions to safeguard
What becomes clear about China in paragraph 2?
Although the country is otherwise quite advanced, a preference forcash stays deeply ingrained.
A new financial policy is necessary to accommodate the country’sexplosive economic growth.
Despite recent attempts to stimulate progress, some think of it as arather backward country.
The country invests in high-tech security solutions to safeguardfinancial transactions.
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corruption
economic progress
industrial preferences
traditions
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
corruption economic progress industrial preferences traditions131p
and even
except for
never mind
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
and even except for never mind141p
interest policies
legal consequences
spending habits
storage practices
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
interest policies legal consequences spending habits storage practices151p
Wordt het gebruik van contant geld volgens de tekst aangeraden door de
Chinese regering?
Indien nee antwoord “Nee”, indien ja, geef het nummer van de alinea
waarin dat gebeurt.
opgave 6Tekst 6 Spare our wily neighbour
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Cities have become attractive habitats for wild animals.
It is necessary to get rid of wild animals in urban areas.
People are quick to think there are too many wild animals about.
Stories about wild animals acting aggressively are rather popular.
What is the main point made in paragraph 1?
Cities have become attractive habitats for wild animals. It is necessary to get rid of wild animals in urban areas. People are quick to think there are too many wild animals about. Stories about wild animals acting aggressively are rather popular.“urban foxes” (einde alinea 1)
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In welke zin later in de tekst wordt uitgelegd waarom er zoveel vossen zijn
in de stad?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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In the past, foxes were not considered to be dangerous at all.
Media reports have hindered the extermination of urban foxes.
On the whole, killing off foxes has proven to be ineffective.
The destruction of foxes should not be left to the government.
What becomes clear in paragraph 2?
In the past, foxes were not considered to be dangerous at all. Media reports have hindered the extermination of urban foxes. On the whole, killing off foxes has proven to be ineffective. The destruction of foxes should not be left to the government.191p
As a result
In addition
On the other hand
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
As a result In addition On the other hand201p
It adds to and repeats information given in previous paragraphs.
It illustrates and explains information given in previous paragraphs.
It questions and undermines information given in previous paragraphs.
What is the function of paragraph 4?
It adds to and repeats information given in previous paragraphs. It illustrates and explains information given in previous paragraphs. It questions and undermines information given in previous paragraphs.211p
conflicts are inevitable
foxes are poisoned
journalists are interested
solutions are possible
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
conflicts are inevitable foxes are poisoned journalists are interested solutions are possible221p
controversial
drastic
irresponsible
rational
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
controversial drastic irresponsible rational“An 85-year-old man in Rome announced his retirement” (last sentence)
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to explain why so many people consulted him on the fox attack
to illustrate that the media’s interest in a story is often short-lived
to put his critical comments on the media in a historical perspective
to stress that there are more important issues to be reported on
Why does the writer mention this event?
to explain why so many people consulted him on the fox attack to illustrate that the media’s interest in a story is often short-lived to put his critical comments on the media in a historical perspective to stress that there are more important issues to be reported on241p
Welke zin uit de tekst vat samen wat volgens Stephen Harris de oorzaak
is van de problemen met vossen in Groot-Brittannië?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 7Tekst 7 Really? Is that a fact? Hey, just checking
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It helps experts to develop more effective political campaigns.
It improves the transparancy of the political debate.
It is a powerful method that can be used to influence elections.
It stimulates politicians to check each other’s speeches carefully.
What does the author say about fact-checking in paragraph 1?
It helps experts to develop more effective political campaigns. It improves the transparancy of the political debate. It is a powerful method that can be used to influence elections. It stimulates politicians to check each other’s speeches carefully.261p
It has been accepted by media with different political preferences.
It has the potential of intensifying existing political disagreements.
It is a delicate practice best left to academically trained professionals.
It is especially successful when implemented at a regional level.
What does the example of Paul Ryan (paragraph 2) make clear about
fact-checking?
It has been accepted by media with different political preferences. It has the potential of intensifying existing political disagreements. It is a delicate practice best left to academically trained professionals. It is especially successful when implemented at a regional level.271p
investigative journalists
officially appointed judges
selected representatives
trained spokespersons
trustworthy politicians
Who are the ‘various arbiters’ mentioned in paragraph 4?
investigative journalists officially appointed judges selected representatives trained spokespersons trustworthy politicians281p
catchy but oversimplified.
creative but irrelevant.
interesting but ambiguous.
sophisticated but prejudiced.
What view of the ‘Truth-O-Meter’ does Kathleen Hall Jamieson express in
paragraph 5?
The way it presents research results is
catchy but oversimplified. creative but irrelevant. interesting but ambiguous. sophisticated but prejudiced.291p
drown out
scare off
wake up
win over
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
drown out scare off wake up win over301p
authorities
critics
experts
media
voters
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 7?
authorities critics experts media votersopgave 8Tekst 8 The capital’s hidden past and present
311p
by explaining why he prefers 1950s London to the city as it is now
by illustrating that London is a suitable location for period drama
by listing which developments affected the city of London most
by stating how much London seems to have changed over time
How does the writer introduce the subject of the article in paragraph 1?
by explaining why he prefers 1950s London to the city as it is now by illustrating that London is a suitable location for period drama by listing which developments affected the city of London most by stating how much London seems to have changed over time321p
It became the centre for international trade in Dickens’ days.
It transformed beyond recognition during Dickens’ lifetime.
It was a rather unpleasant place to live according to Dickens.
What is the main point made about London in paragraph 2?
It became the centre for international trade in Dickens’ days. It transformed beyond recognition during Dickens’ lifetime. It was a rather unpleasant place to live according to Dickens.331p
that Londoners have always had a preference for the greener districts
that parts of London have experienced huge fluctuations in prosperity
that some areas in London attract wealthier people than other areas
that the typical London city planning layout has helped the city thrive
What does the example of Notting Hill in paragraph 3 illustrate?
that Londoners have always had a preference for the greener districts that parts of London have experienced huge fluctuations in prosperity that some areas in London attract wealthier people than other areas that the typical London city planning layout has helped the city thrive342p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van alinea’s 4 en 5.
1 Door de aanleg van een ondergronds rioleringsstelsel kreeg de stad
een moderne aanblik.
2 Het ondergrondse metrosysteem maakt gebruik van tunnels die al
eerder voor de riolering gegraven waren.
3 Veel van Londens oude gebouwen hebben een nieuwe gevel
gekregen.
4 De menukaart van Brasserie Zédel is al honderd jaar ongewijzigd.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
351p
Welk van de besproken boeken vindt Andrew Neather duidelijk zeer de
moeite waard?
Noteer de titel van dit boek.
opgave 9Tekst 9 Why wet skin wrinkles
361p
to help us ward off infections
to keep us from slipping
to protect us from dehydration
to remind us of our origins
Which of the following fits the first gap?
to help us ward off infections to keep us from slipping to protect us from dehydration to remind us of our origins371p
confirming
disproving
promoting
suppressing
Which of the following fits the second gap?
confirming disproving promoting suppressingopgave 10Tekst 10 Mickey Mouse
381p
as admiring
as furious
as grave
as indifferent
as mocking
as objective
How can the tone of this article be characterised?
as admiring as furious as grave as indifferent as mocking as objectiveopgave 11Tekst 11 Letters
Drie van de onderstaande vijf zinnen (a, b, c, d en e) zijn uit de brieven
weggelaten:
a And the victims will never get the revenge they seek.
b At some point, keeping them locked up becomes simply cruel.
c In fact, to survive in that dehumanized subculture, you have to
continue the behavior and thinking that lead to imprisonment.
d The goal of the private companies running our prisons is to keep the
wheels of commerce generating profits.
e Their incarceration is a national disgrace.
392p
Noteer het nummer van elke brief, gevolgd door de letter van de zin die er
uit is weggelaten.
Let op: je houdt twee van de vijf zinnen over.
opgave 12Tekst 12 How to detect intestinal worms
“How to detect intestinal worms” (titel)
401p
Welk woord uit de tekst maakt duidelijk wat het belangrijkste voordeel is
van de nieuwe onderzoeksmethode?
Citeer dit woord.
411p
as a clumsy solution
as a complex approach
as a controversial initiative
as a necessary innovation
as a practical alternative
How is the new method devised to detect intestinal worms presented in
the text?
as a clumsy solution as a complex approach as a controversial initiative as a necessary innovation as a practical alternativeopgave 13Tekst 13 Cabinet kilter
421p
many politicians tend to hand out jobs to friends and acquaintances.
political careers seem to depend on the schools people have attended.
women are still less likely to obtain high political positions than men.
What is the point made by P. Biesheuvel in this letter?
He criticises the fact that
many politicians tend to hand out jobs to friends and acquaintances. political careers seem to depend on the schools people have attended. women are still less likely to obtain high political positions than men.opgave 14Tekst 14 False start
431p
Geef van elk van de volgende veranderingen aan of deze wel of niet
onderdeel was van ‘The Olympic effect’, volgens deze brief.
1 meer aandacht voor vrouwelijke sporters
2 minder aandacht voor voetbal in verhouding tot andere sporten
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
Lees bij de volgende opgaven steeds eerst de vraag voordat je de
bijbehorende tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 15Tekst 15 Briefly
441p
Wordt er een boek genoemd dat een kind als hoofdpersoon heeft?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, schrijf de titel van dit boek op.
451p
Wordt er een boek genoemd dat zich in oorlogstijd afspeelt?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, schrijf de titel van dit boek op.
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