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opgave 1Tekst 1 Wonderland: Walking With Dogs
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Welk woord in deze tekst is gebruikt als een woordspeling die verwijst
naar het onderwerp?
Citeer dit woord.
opgave 2Tekst 2 Khat conundrum
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cultivation
distribution
investigation
stimulation
substitution
Which of the following fits the gap?
cultivation distribution investigation stimulation substitutionopgave 3Tekst 3 Tasty solution: squirrel snack
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Wat is volgens alinea 1 de belangrijkste oorzaak voor het krimpen van de
aantallen rode eekhoorns?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
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only 1
only 2
both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following is true, according to paragraph 2?
1 Prince Charles publicly advocates bringing down the number of grey
squirrels.
2 In some British regions squirrels are the main ingredient of traditional
dishes.
only 1 only 2 both 1 and 2 neither 1 nor 251p
bland
lean
rare
tough
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
bland lean rare tough61p
concerned
disrespectful
doubtful
optimistic
Which of the following best qualifies the tone used in paragraph 4?
concerned disrespectful doubtful optimistic72p
Geef van elke van de volgende personen en instanties aan of in de tekst
duidelijk wordt wat zij vinden van het eten van eekhoornvlees.
1 “Andy White […] and colleagues” (alinea 1)
2 “we” (alinea 2)
3 “the Guardian newspaper” (alinea 3)
4 “the professional chefs” (alinea 4)
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
opgave 4Tekst 4 Resistance is futile
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contradict the findings of
explain the logic behind
have gone beyond
were inspired by
will drown out
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
contradict the findings of explain the logic behind have gone beyond were inspired by will drown out“the marshmallow test” (alinea 1)
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In welke zin later in de tekst wordt gesteld dat het gedrag van kinderen
tijdens deze test voorspellende waarde kan hebben?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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He has written about the origin and history of many forms of
He is interested in finding practical solutions to help people get a
He prefers the controlled conditions of the science laboratory to
He rejects existing ideas and instead supports new and controversial
What becomes clear about Walter Mischel from paragraphs 2 and 3?
He has written about the origin and history of many forms ofpsychotherapy.
He is interested in finding practical solutions to help people get abetter grip on their lives.
He prefers the controlled conditions of the science laboratory tomingling with patients.
He rejects existing ideas and instead supports new and controversialresearch projects.
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listen to your heart and follow your emotions
misery is part of the human condition
relieve the grief and just carry on
what does not kill you makes you stronger
How can Mischel’s approach best be characterised, according to
paragraph 3?
listen to your heart and follow your emotions misery is part of the human condition relieve the grief and just carry on what does not kill you makes you stronger121p
and can actually picture the rewards in their minds
because they have been taught to resist temptations
but accept that they have no real influence on the outcome
provided the promised treat is also of an abstract nature
since they fail to realise what they are getting themselves into
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
and can actually picture the rewards in their minds because they have been taught to resist temptations but accept that they have no real influence on the outcome provided the promised treat is also of an abstract nature since they fail to realise what they are getting themselves into131p
He advises Mischel to revise some of his theories because they
He disagrees on some points with Mischel’s conclusions, but still
He is impressed by Mischel’s scientific approach, but doubts the
He thinks Mischel’s contributions to psychology are unrivalled and
What is Nicholas Blincoe’s final verdict, judging from paragraph 5?
He advises Mischel to revise some of his theories because theyweaken the impact of the book.
He disagrees on some points with Mischel’s conclusions, but stillrecommends the book.
He is impressed by Mischel’s scientific approach, but doubts thebook’s practical value.
He thinks Mischel’s contributions to psychology are unrivalled andclearly presented in the book.
“Resistance is futile” (titel)
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Wordt deze uitspraak in dit artikel nader uitgewerkt?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
dat gebeurt.
opgave 5Tekst 5 Tech
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as an enthusiastic account of new social media functionalities
as an explanation for the popularity of social media in modern society
as a promotion of the use of social media to extend one’s social circle
as a somewhat critical description of developments in social media
How can paragraph 1 be characterised best?
as an enthusiastic account of new social media functionalities as an explanation for the popularity of social media in modern society as a promotion of the use of social media to extend one’s social circle as a somewhat critical description of developments in social media161p
Experts prefer this app over similar apps, because it makes use of
Its attraction can be explained by the fact that it can be adjusted to its
People who have installed the app on their phone tend to check it
Though it is not the only app of its type, it appears to have a good
What is suggested about Highlight in paragraph 2?
Experts prefer this app over similar apps, because it makes use ofsuperior technology.
Its attraction can be explained by the fact that it can be adjusted to itsuser’s personal needs.
People who have installed the app on their phone tend to check itregularly.
Though it is not the only app of its type, it appears to have a goodchance of becoming a success.
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information gaps
privacy concerns
social injustice
technological problems
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
information gaps privacy concerns social injustice technological problems“‘We’re just scratching the surface,’ says Davison.” (paragraph 4)
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They are reluctant to admit their app has any major flaws.
They realise their app is not functioning optimally yet.
They want to redesign their app to focus more on locals.
They wonder whether enough people will buy their app.
What does this remark make clear about Highlight’s developers?
They are reluctant to admit their app has any major flaws. They realise their app is not functioning optimally yet. They want to redesign their app to focus more on locals. They wonder whether enough people will buy their app.191p
by acknowledging that he has trouble keeping up with new technology
by explaining why he dislikes having to depend on software companies
by expressing his disappointment about apps such as Highlight
by making clear he prefers making new acquaintances spontaneously
How does the writer round off the article in paragraph 5?
by acknowledging that he has trouble keeping up with new technology by explaining why he dislikes having to depend on software companies by expressing his disappointment about apps such as Highlight by making clear he prefers making new acquaintances spontaneously“Apps tell strangers what they have in common” (titel)
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Met welke vakterm wordt het idee achter dit type smartphone-apps in de
tekst aangeduid?
Citeer deze term.
opgave 6Tekst 6 Crossing the divide
“The result was a disaster.” (paragraph 2)
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Local workers were replaced by foreign personnel.
The new owners failed to grasp local customs.
The public were reluctant to buy American products.
The staff addressed the customers in English.
Why?
Local workers were replaced by foreign personnel. The new owners failed to grasp local customs. The public were reluctant to buy American products. The staff addressed the customers in English.221p
it calls into question the range of the problem
it indicates the range of the problem
it mocks the range of the problem
it sheds new light on the range of the problem
How does paragraph 3 relate to paragraphs 1 and 2?
it calls into question the range of the problem it indicates the range of the problem it mocks the range of the problem it sheds new light on the range of the problem231p
A country’s economy is dependent on its culture.
Cultural diversity should preferably be preserved.
Local cultures are readily sacrificed in the quest for profit.
The significance of cultural differences is underestimated.
Which of the following is in line with the main idea of paragraph 4?
A country’s economy is dependent on its culture. Cultural diversity should preferably be preserved. Local cultures are readily sacrificed in the quest for profit. The significance of cultural differences is underestimated.241p
to analyse its style
to elaborate on its success
to expose its weaknesses
to outline its contents
to question its merit
What is the goal of paragraph 5 in relation to the book that is reviewed in
this article?
to analyse its style to elaborate on its success to expose its weaknesses to outline its contents to question its merit251p
A chain is as strong as its weakest link
Cultures are hard to pin down
History repeats itself
Money is the root of all evil
National identities are set in stone
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
A chain is as strong as its weakest link Cultures are hard to pin down History repeats itself Money is the root of all evil National identities are set in stone261p
Welke zin uit alinea 7 vat het in deze alinea gepresenteerde inzicht
samen?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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Authors Hammerich and Lewis have focused exclusively on Western
Eastern companies still fail to realise that adjusting to local culture is
Potentially lucrative opportunities are overlooked because of Western
The Eastern approach generally tends to be more profitable and
Which of the following is in line with what the writer says in paragraph 8?
Authors Hammerich and Lewis have focused exclusively on Westernmistakes.
Eastern companies still fail to realise that adjusting to local culture isadvisable.
Potentially lucrative opportunities are overlooked because of Westernarrogance.
The Eastern approach generally tends to be more profitable andsensible.
“Crossing the divide” (titel)
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In welke twee alinea’s worden voorbeelden genoemd van bedrijven die dit
succesvol gedaan hebben?
Noteer de nummers van deze twee alinea’s.
opgave 7Tekst 7 Music Moguls donate …
“stars ranging from Lady Gaga to 50 Cent to the Black Eyed Peas”
(paragraph 1)
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are interested in a variety of genres.
have had great professional success.
use their money to finance new artists.
work best when operating as a team.
What are these artists meant to exemplify judging from this text as a
whole?
They are meant to make clear that Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine
are interested in a variety of genres. have had great professional success. use their money to finance new artists. work best when operating as a team.301p
controversial
impressive
unpretentious
unusual
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
controversial impressive unpretentious unusual311p
The success of their careers depends on technological innovations.
They are asked by technology companies to donate money.
They hope to become more notorious by investing in technology.
They like being involved in initiating technological developments.
What becomes clear about ‘many celebrities’ in paragraph 3?
The success of their careers depends on technological innovations. They are asked by technology companies to donate money. They hope to become more notorious by investing in technology. They like being involved in initiating technological developments.321p
a cause for concern to
a place of comfort for
far from familiar to
out of bounds to
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
a cause for concern to a place of comfort for far from familiar to out of bounds to331p
Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van alinea 5 en 6.
Students wanting to follow the program
1 need to have scored good grades and be creative.
2 receive a grant if they make educational progress.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
“Still, the endowment does not rank high among gifts to educational
institutions.” (alinea 7)
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In welke zin is dit punt al eens eerder gemaakt?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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adding a new perspective
contradicting his partner
finishing the thought
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 10?
adding a new perspective contradicting his partner finishing the thought“Music Moguls donate $70 million to University of South California” (titel)
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Leg uit wat volgens de tekst het probleem was dat hen hiertoe heeft
aangezet.
opgave 8Tekst 8 Flesh remains flesh
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Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen over Ashton Allan Clark aan
of deze wel of niet overeenkomt met de tekst.
1 Hij had van Altchester een welvarende gemeenschap gemaakt.
2 Hij werd gevreesd door de mensen die bij hem in dienst waren.
3 Hij was ijdel en besteedde aandacht aan zijn uiterlijk.
4 Hij probeerde de kleurstof die in zijn fabriek gebruikt werd eerst op zijn
eigen haar uit.
5 Hij verbood zijn werknemers hun kinderen naar school te sturen.
6 Hij had een voorkeur voor exotische gerechten.
7 Wat hij deed in zijn vrije tijd was algemeen bekend.
8 Zijn huis was aangetast door de rook uit zijn eigen fabriek.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
opgave 9Tekst 9 Viewers complain about …
De onderstaande zinnen uit de tekst kunnen elk met een van de volgende
begrippen gekarakteriseerd worden.
a algemene stellingname
b feitelijke beschrijving
c humoristische opmerking
d inhoudelijke verantwoording
e uiteindelijk besluit
f uiting van afkeur
1 The couple fight back, kicking them across the garden and into a pond
before using a hammock to hurl them against the fence. (alinea 2)
2 However, just because an ad has prompted a negative reaction
amongst some viewers does not mean that we will automatically
investigate. (alinea 3)
3 We didn't take any further action on this occasion. (alinea 3)
4 While we appreciated that the ad would not be to everyone's taste, we
thought it was clearly fanciful and playful. (alinea 3)
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Noteer achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad de letter van het begrip
dat bij de zin past.
Let op: er blijven twee begrippen over.
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to make clear that the commotion was justified
to prove Ikea’s integrity in the matter
to show that Ikea had not expected any complaints
to try and make light of the situation
What is the purpose of the last two sentences?
to make clear that the commotion was justified to prove Ikea’s integrity in the matter to show that Ikea had not expected any complaints to try and make light of the situationopgave 10Tekst 10 Weather predictions
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both 1 and 2
both 1 and 3
both 1 and 4
both 2 and 3
both 2 and 4
both 3 and 4
Which of the following are presented in this text as being the most
trustworthy when it comes to predicting the weather?
1 the golden shower tree
2 the ground hog
3 the orange ladybird
4 the woolly bear caterpillar
both 1 and 2 both 1 and 3 both 1 and 4 both 2 and 3 both 2 and 4 both 3 and 4opgave 11Tekst 11 Blondes to dye for
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best studied
highest ranked
most disputed
Which of the following fits the gap?
best studied highest ranked most disputed421p
as admiring
as amazed
as concerned
as cynical
as light-hearted
How can the tone of this article be characterised best?
as admiring as amazed as concerned as cynical as light-heartedLees bij de volgende opgave eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende
tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 12Tekst 12 A security patch for your brain
“to upgrade your mental software” (inleidende zin)
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In welke alinea wordt voor het eerst uitgelegd hoe je dit kunt doen?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
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