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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 The jet set
In de tekst wordt gesteld dat de honden van Best Friends Animal
Sanctuary al opvielen voordat ze door Ruffwear als modellen werden
gebruikt.
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Welke zin in de tekst maakt dat duidelijk?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
“making them the ultimate ‘spokesdogs’” (einde tekst)
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kernbegrip.
voorbeeld.
woordspeling.
Waarom staat het laatste woord in de tekst tussen aanhalingstekens?
Dit benadrukt dat het hier gaat om een
kernbegrip. voorbeeld. woordspeling.opgave 2Tekst 2 Storm reports
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Geef voor elke brief aan welke titel (a, b, c, d of e) er het best bij past.
Noteer de letter van de titel achter het nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijft één titel over.
a Better Safe than Sorry
b Business as Usual
c Cutting Corners on Maintenance
d Damaged Goods
e Expensive Hyperbole
opgave 3Tekst 3 Virtual danger
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as commendable but still flawed
as controversial but quite courageous
as interesting but mostly irrational
as irrelevant but rather convincing
How does Rich Taylor characterise the editorial “Unacceptable Carnage”?
as commendable but still flawed as controversial but quite courageous as interesting but mostly irrational as irrelevant but rather convincing51p
Welk mogelijk belang heeft Rich Taylor bij het schrijven van deze brief?
opgave 4Tekst 4 A dilemma of horns
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Asian buyers of rhino horn risk heavy fines.
Criminals slaughter rhinos in a gruesome way.
It is very difficult to kill rhinos with just guns.
There are hardly any wild rhinos left in Asia.
Which of the following is in line with paragraph 1?
Asian buyers of rhino horn risk heavy fines. Criminals slaughter rhinos in a gruesome way. It is very difficult to kill rhinos with just guns. There are hardly any wild rhinos left in Asia.“The best way to turn the tide is to reduce demand” (alinea 2)
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Welke drie verschillende manieren om de vraag naar en de handel in
hoorn te verminderen worden in deze tekst genoemd?
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to criticise the limited use of the RRP method
to illustrate that there is a great demand for the RRP method
to point out the effectiveness of the RRP method
to question whether the RRP method is morally acceptable
What is the main function of paragraph 4?
to criticise the limited use of the RRP method to illustrate that there is a great demand for the RRP method to point out the effectiveness of the RRP method to question whether the RRP method is morally acceptable91p
as critical
as playful
as reassuring
as surprised
How can the tone of the last sentence of this text best be characterised?
as critical as playful as reassuring as surprisedopgave 5Tekst 5 Axis
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Geef van de volgende beweringen over Grace en Avie aan of deze
overeenkomen met de tekst.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Ze namen hun studieboeken mee naar huis hoewel de kans dat ze
daar zouden studeren erg klein was.
2 Ze waren familie van elkaar.
3 Ze gaven hun studietoelage vooral uit aan modieuze kleding.
4 Ze ergerden zich aan hun vrouwelijke medestudenten.
5 Ze hebben vanwege hun uiterlijk veel huwelijksaanzoeken gehad.
“They were both majoring in history” (line 25)
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They believed they were smart enough for an academic career.
They felt compelled to make good use of the funds given to them.
They wanted to avoid having to do any form of physical work.
They were hoping it would help them find a suitable partner.
Why did Grace and Avie study, according to the text?
They believed they were smart enough for an academic career. They felt compelled to make good use of the funds given to them. They wanted to avoid having to do any form of physical work. They were hoping it would help them find a suitable partner.opgave 6Tekst 6 Could one word unite the world?
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arbitrary
controversial
obsolete
practical
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
arbitrary controversial obsolete practical131p
annoying
astonishing
convenient
reassuring
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
annoying astonishing convenient reassuring141p
“Huh” is generally acknowledged to be the only example of a sound
The idea of “huh” as a significant form of communication should be
Though everybody is capable of uttering “huh”, we have to master its
Which of the following is in line with what is said in paragraph 4?
“Huh” is generally acknowledged to be the only example of a soundcommon to all languages.
The idea of “huh” as a significant form of communication should beresearched.
Though everybody is capable of uttering “huh”, we have to master itsusage.
“According to the authors, this is what’s going on here.” (paragraph 6)
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“it rules out a natural objection” (paragraph 4)
“linguistic cultures are diverse and unrelated” (paragraph 5)
“convergent evolution” (paragraph 5)
“miscommunication” (paragraph 6)
To which of the following does this remark refer?
“it rules out a natural objection” (paragraph 4) “linguistic cultures are diverse and unrelated” (paragraph 5) “convergent evolution” (paragraph 5) “miscommunication” (paragraph 6)“a fascinating article by Mark Dingemanse and his colleagues”
(paragraph 3)
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A deliberate transfer between culturally related languages has led to
The fact that human interaction requires the ability to correct
The widespread use of the word “huh?” is evidence that all languages
Which of the following best reflects the claim made in the article by
Dingemanse and his colleagues?
A deliberate transfer between culturally related languages has led tothe development of a shared vocabulary.
The fact that human interaction requires the ability to correctmiscommunication has led to the development of a shared word.
The widespread use of the word “huh?” is evidence that all languagesare related to a larger extent than was previously assumed.
opgave 7Tekst 7 Hollywood whitewashing
“Such a project is always a gamble” (paragraph 1)
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find investors for a movie featuring obscure Japanese actors.
make a mainstream movie based on an unconventional source.
persuade people to go to a movie that features foreign actors.
promote a movie that has been publicly criticised for being racist.
Which of the following gives rise to this remark?
It is difficult to
find investors for a movie featuring obscure Japanese actors. make a mainstream movie based on an unconventional source. persuade people to go to a movie that features foreign actors. promote a movie that has been publicly criticised for being racist.“DreamWorks should be using this film to help provide opportunities for
Asian-American actors” (alinea 2)
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In welke alinea, verderop in de tekst, maakt de schrijver voor het eerst
duidelijk wat hij vindt van de acteurskeuze voor de film Ghost in the Shell?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
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Geef van de volgende namen aan of ze in de tekst worden genoemd als
voorbeelden van de “prominent minority figures in the film industry”
(alinea 3).
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Jon Tsuei (alinea 2)
2 Christian Blauvelt (alinea 4)
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Audiences prefer movies that feature actors who they can easily
Movie reviews can determine whether an actor with Asian roots gets a
Selecting actors on the basis of their race can result in confirming
What is the main point made in paragraph 4?
Audiences prefer movies that feature actors who they can easilyidentify with.
Movie reviews can determine whether an actor with Asian roots gets arole in a sequel.
Selecting actors on the basis of their race can result in confirmingundesirable prejudices.
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disrupts
exploits
glorifies
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
disrupts exploits glorifies221p
It explains Constance Wu’s statement presented in paragraph 6 in
It justifies Constance Wu’s statement presented in paragraph 6.
It looks at Constance Wu’s statement presented in paragraph 6 from a
It ridicules Constance Wu’s statement presented in paragraph 6.
How does paragraph 7 relate to paragraph 6?
It explains Constance Wu’s statement presented in paragraph 6 inmore detail.
It justifies Constance Wu’s statement presented in paragraph 6. It looks at Constance Wu’s statement presented in paragraph 6 from adifferent perspective.
It ridicules Constance Wu’s statement presented in paragraph 6.231p
blurring
crossing
mocking
reinforcing
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?
blurring crossing mocking reinforcing241p
“anger over whitewashing” (paragraph 3)
“race-blindness” (paragraph 3)
“much of what we understand as race is ultimately just performance,
“racially dubious casting by using digital effects to alter the shade of
“race is fetishised as the core component of who we are”
Which of the following quotations states what Yo Zushi sees as the real
problem?
“anger over whitewashing” (paragraph 3) “race-blindness” (paragraph 3) “much of what we understand as race is ultimately just performance,make-believe, a put-on” (paragraph 5)
“racially dubious casting by using digital effects to alter the shade ofactors” (paragraph 6)
“race is fetishised as the core component of who we are”(paragraph 8)
opgave 8Tekst 8 Fickle feline friends forever
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been disloyal to them again.
tried to steal food next door.
vomited over their furniture.
Why did Rowan Pelling’s husband shout “Faithless trollop!”, judging from
paragraphs 1 and 2?
He was angry because their cat had
been disloyal to them again. tried to steal food next door. vomited over their furniture.261p
as ambiguous
as matter-of-fact
as mocking
as surprised
How can the tone of paragraph 3 be characterised?
as ambiguous as matter-of-fact as mocking as surprised271p
devotion
greed
infidelity
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
devotion greed infidelity281p
to counterbalance the harsh statement made in paragraph 4
to explain the ambiguity of the statement made in paragraph 4
to give anecdotal evidence for the statement made in paragraph 4
to question the relevance of the statement made in paragraph 4
What is the function of paragraph 5?
to counterbalance the harsh statement made in paragraph 4 to explain the ambiguity of the statement made in paragraph 4 to give anecdotal evidence for the statement made in paragraph 4 to question the relevance of the statement made in paragraph 4291p
They repay neglect with more devotion.
They seem to enjoy being turned down.
They tend to be overprotective of their pets.
They wish they were more like their pets.
Which of the following is not said about cat owners in paragraph 6?
They repay neglect with more devotion. They seem to enjoy being turned down. They tend to be overprotective of their pets. They wish they were more like their pets.“But when your cat wanders, it reminds you of the endless adventures that
await those who travel.” (paragraph 7)
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“Such are the reliable joys of cat ownership.” (paragraph 2)
“Every cat lover knows that you don’t own cats so much as enable
“Eight cats have passed through our house in 20 years of marriage
“The freedom cats symbolise is a freedom we envy: a little loosening
Which of the following quotes from the text is in line with this thought?
“Such are the reliable joys of cat ownership.” (paragraph 2) “Every cat lover knows that you don’t own cats so much as enablethem.” (paragraph 4)
“Eight cats have passed through our house in 20 years of marriageand they’ve all been studies in treachery.” (paragraph 5)
“The freedom cats symbolise is a freedom we envy: a little looseningof the ties that bind.” (paragraph 6)
opgave 9Tekst 9 Time 100 List of Most Influential People in the World
“Time 100 List of Most Influential People in the World” (titel)
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Geef van elke briefschrijver aan of deze een persoon noemt die volgens
hem of haar onterecht op de lijst staat.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter het nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Akpovire Oduaran
2 Maximilian Barghoorn
3 Warwick Woodhouse
4 Mariano Castrillón
opgave 10Tekst 10 Panda poop power
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In conclusion
Indeed
In the meantime
Nevertheless
Which of the following fits the first gap in paragraph 2?
In conclusion Indeed In the meantime Nevertheless331p
an exclusive
an indispensable
a waste
a wholesome
Which of the following fits the second gap in paragraph 2?
an exclusive an indispensable a waste a wholesome341p
abundance
diet
infertility
size
vulnerability
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
abundance diet infertility size vulnerability351p
encouraging
hypothetical
pointless
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
encouraging hypothetical pointlessopgave 11Tekst 11 Alto’s Adventure
Drie van de onderstaande vijf zinnen (a, b, c, d of e) zijn uit de tekst
weggelaten. (zie 36-1, 36-2, 36-3 in de tekst)
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Geef bij elke plaats aan welk van de zinnen daar hoort.
Noteer de letter van de zin achter het nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven twee zinnen over.
a Because it evokes this desire to become a sightseer, Alto’s Adventure
is not just a game but rather a piece of interactive art.
b By limiting the complexity of the game’s controls, the overall
experience has been enhanced tremendously.
c He succeeded with flying colours because you really get the feeling
that the game and its characters could be just a small part of an entire
world.
d In terms of gameplay, it’s fun but not groundbreaking.
e The harmony between visuals and sound makes up for the story with
its silly and far-fetched plotlines.
opgave 12Tekst 12 The genius of landscape architect Capability Brown
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Capability Brown was an arrogant and spoilt child.
children from working-class parents cannot be gifted.
designing gardens was not a respectable profession.
women are by nature intellectually inferior to men.
What inspired both writers to react to Robin Lane Fox’s column?
They disagree with his suggestion that
Capability Brown was an arrogant and spoilt child. children from working-class parents cannot be gifted. designing gardens was not a respectable profession. women are by nature intellectually inferior to men.381p
as scornful
as surprised
as sympathetic
as worried
How can the tone of the letter by Dr Louise Condon be characterised
best?
as scornful as surprised as sympathetic as worriedLees bij de volgende opgaven steeds eerst de vraag voordat je de
bijbehorende tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 13Tekst 13 Hilton
Je hebt één overnachting in het Hilton hotel gereserveerd en verder niets
bijgeboekt. Je maakt ook tijdens de overnachting zelf geen gebruik van
extra faciliteiten of producten.
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Kan de rekening van deze overnachting daadwerkelijk hoger uitvallen dan
het bedrag dat op de bevestiging staat aangegeven?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin
die dit duidelijk maakt.
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Wordt duidelijk onder welke voorwaarden je eerder gebruik kunt maken
van de kamer dan in je reservering staat?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin
waarin dit staat.
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