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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 Why are turkeys’ eggs …
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act quickly
be wary
dig in
rest assured
take a chance
Which of the following fits the gap?
act quickly be wary dig in rest assured take a chanceopgave 2Tekst 2 Simply irresistible? You could be sacked
“a dentist acted legally when he fired an assistant” (alinea 2)
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Wie heeft ervoor gezorgd dat de assistente werd ontslagen?
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to demonstrate that the ruling was legitimate
to explain why the ruling attracted media attention
to outline the arguments that supported the ruling
to report how both parties reacted to the ruling
to show that the ruling triggered strong reactions
What is the main purpose of paragraph 3?
to demonstrate that the ruling was legitimate to explain why the ruling attracted media attention to outline the arguments that supported the ruling to report how both parties reacted to the ruling to show that the ruling triggered strong reactions41p
In welke alinea laat de schrijver van dit artikel zijn/haar eigen mening over
deze zaak doorschemeren?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
opgave 3Tekst 3 Chocolate Hearts from the New World
“his unfortunate daughter” (paragraph 1)
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She has no idea how cruel life really is.
She is going abroad soon on a dangerous mission.
She is not going to inherit his fortune when he dies.
She is seriously ill and does not have long to live.
She is too unattractive to find a husband easily.
She lost her mother at an early age.
Why does Dr James Curlew think his daughter is ‘unfortunate’?
She has no idea how cruel life really is. She is going abroad soon on a dangerous mission. She is not going to inherit his fortune when he dies. She is seriously ill and does not have long to live. She is too unattractive to find a husband easily. She lost her mother at an early age.62p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen over Emmeline aan of deze wel
of niet overeenkomt met de tekst.
1 Ze heeft een slechte relatie met haar vader.
2 Ze voelt een grote maatschappelijke betrokkenheid.
3 Ze had vroeger vaak ruzie met haar moeder.
4 Ze vindt haar vaders denkbeelden kortzichtig.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
“‘This is the 1850s’” (alinea 7)
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“‘The world has enough married folk in it. What it hasn’t got enough is
“‘We must regard the whole world as our home’” (alinea 7)
“The jingling of horses’ harnesses as the nearby shops received their
“‘I have correspondents as far-flung as Kabool and New York.’”
Uit welk van de volgende citaten blijkt ook dat dit verhaal zich lang
geleden heeft afgespeeld?
“‘The world has enough married folk in it. What it hasn’t got enough ismissionaries.’” (alinea 2)
“‘We must regard the whole world as our home’” (alinea 7) “The jingling of horses’ harnesses as the nearby shops received theirdeliveries” (alinea 7)
“‘I have correspondents as far-flung as Kabool and New York.’”(alinea 7)
opgave 4Tekst 4 The lefties who need a hand
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It is harder for them to succeed in the present education system.
Their teachers find it difficult to find educational materials adjusted to
The latest changes in legislation have failed to improve their treatment
They need more time to transform their thoughts into written text.
They score significantly better when given tests that contain audio
Which of the following becomes clear about left-handed children from
paragraphs 1 and 2?
It is harder for them to succeed in the present education system. Their teachers find it difficult to find educational materials adjusted totheir needs.
The latest changes in legislation have failed to improve their treatmentin schools.
They need more time to transform their thoughts into written text. They score significantly better when given tests that contain audiomaterial.
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to counterbalance the idea that left-handed people are unambitious
to emphasise the fact that support for left-handed children is required
to make clear that left-handed persons can have flourishing careers
to make fun of the idea that being left-handed is a serious handicap
What is the function of paragraph 3?
to counterbalance the idea that left-handed people are unambitious to emphasise the fact that support for left-handed children is required to make clear that left-handed persons can have flourishing careers to make fun of the idea that being left-handed is a serious handicap101p
Adapting to the present digital era is easier for right-handed people
Children who find reading difficult often tend to have trouble mastering
Giving certain groups educational privileges withheld from other
Regardless of handedness, the use of electronic devices has an
What does Cary Cooper (paragraph 4) claim?
Adapting to the present digital era is easier for right-handed peoplethan for left-handed people.
Children who find reading difficult often tend to have trouble masteringother subjects as well.
Giving certain groups educational privileges withheld from othergroups causes considerable inequalities.
Regardless of handedness, the use of electronic devices has anadverse effect on preserving an essential skill.
opgave 5Tekst 5 That warm, fuzzy feeling
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people’s desire to overcome their selfishness
people’s identification with the misery of others
people’s inborn rules about what is right or wrong
people’s innate need to please those around them
Where does human kindness originate from according to Adam Smith?
(paragraph 1)
people’s desire to overcome their selfishness people’s identification with the misery of others people’s inborn rules about what is right or wrong people’s innate need to please those around them121p
evaluate the actions of the puppets.
focus on the actions of just one puppet at a time.
indicate why they preferred one puppet over the other.
separate fiction from reality.
What conclusion can be drawn from the experiment described in
paragraph 2?
The babies were able to
evaluate the actions of the puppets. focus on the actions of just one puppet at a time. indicate why they preferred one puppet over the other. separate fiction from reality.131p
It contradicts them.
It illustrates them.
It modifies them.
It supports them.
How does paragraph 3 relate to the claims made in paragraph 2?
It contradicts them. It illustrates them. It modifies them. It supports them.141p
pleased with
sensitive to
suspicious of
untroubled by
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
pleased with sensitive to suspicious of untroubled by151p
inevitable
surprising
useful
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
inevitable surprising useful“our natural reaction to strangers is at best indifference and more typically
fear and disgust” (einde alinea 6)
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Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin die als eerste hiervoor een
verklaring geeft.
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but it does not necessarily extend this to strangers.
but our genetic make-up is responsible for extending it to strangers.
but we only extend it to strangers if we are forced to do so.
Which of the following is in line with the point made in paragraph 7?
The human race seems to have got kindness built in,
but it does not necessarily extend this to strangers. but our genetic make-up is responsible for extending it to strangers. but we only extend it to strangers if we are forced to do so.opgave 6Tekst 6 Park wi-fi
“My council is thinking about turning the city’s parks into wi-fi hot spots.”
(first sentence)
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disapproval
enthusiasm
indifference
sympathy
Which of the following words best characterises the writer’s feeling about
the council’s plan, according to the text as a whole?
disapproval enthusiasm indifference sympathy191p
to explain why the council’s new plan will become a success
to illustrate that the council’s new plan is rather ill-prepared
to make clear that the council invests money in hi-tech plans
to point out that the council has had rather silly plans before
What is the function of paragraph 2?
to explain why the council’s new plan will become a success to illustrate that the council’s new plan is rather ill-prepared to make clear that the council invests money in hi-tech plans to point out that the council has had rather silly plans before201p
only 1
only 2
both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following is/are true according to paragraph 3?
1 It is virtually impossible to avoid being exposed to electro-magnetic
radiation nowadays.
2 The introduction of free and reliable wi-fi in public transport has proved
very successful.
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Besides
Consequently
Likewise
Nevertheless
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
Besides Consequently Likewise Nevertheless221p
live music can easily be recorded on a smartphone.
people had good reason to leave the concert before it ended.
people seemed incapable of just enjoying live music.
the concert unexpectedly attracted the wrong crowd.
What is the purpose of the anecdote in paragraph 5?
To make clear that
live music can easily be recorded on a smartphone. people had good reason to leave the concert before it ended. people seemed incapable of just enjoying live music. the concert unexpectedly attracted the wrong crowd.Een schrijver kan verschillende stijlmiddelen hanteren om zijn/haar betoog
te versterken, zoals:
a beeldspraak
b relativering
c sarcasme
d woordspeling
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Geef voor elk van de onderstaande citaten aan welk stijlmiddel gebruikt
wordt.
1 “You can never have too much radiation.” (alinea 3)
2 “a tribe of gibbons that had run out of bananas” (alinea 5)
Noteer het nummer van elk citaat, gevolgd door de letter van het
gebruikte stijlmiddel.
opgave 7Tekst 7 Smoke without fire
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by explaining why a certain product was developed
by presenting well-known facts as if they were new
by revealing shocking information to the readers
by supporting outdated views on the subject matter
How is the topic of this text introduced in paragraph 1?
by explaining why a certain product was developed by presenting well-known facts as if they were new by revealing shocking information to the readers by supporting outdated views on the subject matter251p
And the industry knew it
But the industry was kept ignorant
So the industry needed publicity
Yet the industry thrived
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
And the industry knew it But the industry was kept ignorant So the industry needed publicity Yet the industry thrived261p
Basic knowledge
History repeating
Logical development
Mission accomplished
New policy
Realistic plan
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
Basic knowledge History repeating Logical development Mission accomplished New policy Realistic plan271p
to counterbalance the claim made in paragraph 4
to present support for the claim made in paragraph 4
to question the claim made in paragraph 4
to view the claim made in paragraph 4 from a medical perspective
What is the function of paragraph 5?
to counterbalance the claim made in paragraph 4 to present support for the claim made in paragraph 4 to question the claim made in paragraph 4 to view the claim made in paragraph 4 from a medical perspective“Harm reduction is a tough sell.” (einde alinea 6)
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Geef van elk van de volgende citaten aan of het wel of niet deze conclusie
ondersteunt.
1 “Smokers inhaled more deeply or smoked more.” (alinea 2)
2 “you should be suspicious when a tobacco company announces that it
is investing in a “reduced risk” cigarette” (alinea 3)
3 “If Sweden’s snus habit was replicated across the EU it would prevent
thousands of lung cancer deaths, and yet it remains illegal.” (alinea 6)
4 “If the evidence stacks up, they should be given the benefit of the
doubt ─ for now.” (alinea 7)
Noteer het nummer van elk citaat, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
opgave 8Tekst 8 Candid camera
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Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen over de camera aan of deze
juist of onjuist is op grond van alinea 1 en 2.
1 Hij werd geplaatst op verzoek van de dochter zelf.
2 Hij moest ervoor zorgen dat de ouders niet steeds naar de kamer van
hun dochter zouden gaan.
3 Hij was bedoeld om de dochter te stimuleren in de keuken te gaan
leren.
4 Hij bleek nogal wat mankementen te vertonen.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “juist” of “onjuist”.
“While I don’t mean to alarm the latter group of rookies, they need to know
that they know nothing.” (einde alinea 3)
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Aan welke groep mensen wil de schrijfster hiermee wat duidelijk maken?
Let op: een letterlijke vertaling van het citaat levert geen scorepunt op.
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Consequently
Likewise
Meanwhile
Nevertheless
Therefore
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
Consequently Likewise Meanwhile Nevertheless Therefore“the real dirty work of parenting” (alinea 5)
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Wat is het doel hiervan volgens alinea 4 en 5?
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to argue that teenagers need to feel safe at home
to criticise the views of some parenting experts
to discourage parents from spying on children
to explain certain actions of parents with teens
What is the main goal of this article?
to argue that teenagers need to feel safe at home to criticise the views of some parenting experts to discourage parents from spying on children to explain certain actions of parents with teensopgave 9Tekst 9 Grammar guerrillas make their mark
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to explain why many members of the public ignore council measures
to make clear that city councils do not respect the wishes of their
to show that certain inhabitants are annoyed by recent council policy
to warn that some council decisions can provoke acts of vandalism
What is the function of paragraph 1?
to explain why many members of the public ignore council measures to make clear that city councils do not respect the wishes of theircitizens
to show that certain inhabitants are annoyed by recent council policychanges
to warn that some council decisions can provoke acts of vandalism“the punctuation of street signs” (paragraph 2)
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The council acted questionably but will not change its course of action
The council does not consider current practice a matter of principle
The council regrets it is presently unable to prosecute the culprits who
The council was forced to take certain measures because of lack of
What does Tim Ward make clear about this issue?
The council acted questionably but will not change its course of actionany time soon.
The council does not consider current practice a matter of principleand follows national standards.
The council regrets it is presently unable to prosecute the culprits whodamaged public property.
The council was forced to take certain measures because of lack ofadequate funding.
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Meanwhile
Similarly
Therefore
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
Meanwhile Similarly Therefore371p
are a minor issue
cause traffic problems
give a very bad impression
illustrate why this is irrelevant
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
are a minor issue cause traffic problems give a very bad impression illustrate why this is irrelevantopgave 10Tekst 10 Bike lane lamentations
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Drie van de onderstaande vier zinnen (a, b, c en d) zijn uit de brieven
weggelaten:
a As a result, bicyclists span racial, social and economic boundaries and
reflect a diverse city. Yet Milloy painted with a wide brush, polarizing
an already-divided audience.
b Bike commuters actually improve commutes by getting cars off the
road, reducing congestion and pollution.
c If that doesn’t work, the bike lanes need to be considered a failed
experiment.
d I thought I was the one who had to be defensive riding D.C. streets
until I reach a bike path or lane.
Noteer het nummer van elke brief, gevolgd door de letter van de zin die er
uit is weggelaten. Let op: je houdt één van de vier zinnen over.
opgave 11Tekst 11 Can you make boys play with dolls?
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denial of
immersion in
obsession with
view on
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
denial of immersion in obsession with view on401p
as critical
as furious
as objective
as optimistic
How can the tone of this article be characterised?
as critical as furious as objective as optimisticopgave 12Tekst 12 Tear-jerkers can turn you liberal
“Tear-jerkers can turn you liberal” (titel)
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In welke zin wordt voor het eerst een verklaring hiervoor gegeven?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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It denied that politically biased films can form a threat to society.
It had a reputation for ignoring the political effect of films.
It tried to influence people's political preferences with films.
It was aware films could demonstrate political tendencies years ago.
What does the final sentence of this text make clear about the FBI?
It denied that politically biased films can form a threat to society. It had a reputation for ignoring the political effect of films. It tried to influence people's political preferences with films. It was aware films could demonstrate political tendencies years ago.Let op: de laatste vragen van dit examen staan op de volgende pagina.
Lees bij de volgende opgaven steeds eerst de vraag voordat je de
bijbehorende tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 13Tekst 13 Why I am in the front row
“Why I am in the Front Row” (titel)
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Wordt er in deze tekst een groep genoemd die net als de schrijver een
sterke voorkeur heeft voor een plaats op de eerste rij?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
dit gebeurt.
opgave 14Tekst 14 Hospital hygiene
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Wat is volgens deze tekst in ziekenhuizen het voorwerp met de meeste
bacteriën?
Bronvermelding
Een opsomming van de in dit examen gebruikte bronnen, zoals teksten en afbeeldingen, is te vinden in het bij dit examen
behorende correctievoorschrift, dat na afloop van het examen wordt gepubliceerd.
De bijlage met informatie bij dit examen, zoals hij gedrukt is.
Bij dit examen hoort geen uitwerkbijlage.
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