Eindexamen engels vmbo gl/tl 2021, tijdvak 3

Welke uitspraak geeft de hoofdgedachte van deze tekst weer?

Er zijn meer leugenaars dan eerlijke mensen.

Glashard kunnen liegen is nog een hele kunst.

Leugenaars zijn het beste in het herkennen van leugens.

Mensen die veel liegen verliezen de waarheid uit het oog.

‘the man was (…) released with a caution’ (alinea 2)

Geef aan of de volgende personen het eens zijn met de manier

waarop dit incident is afgehandeld.

1 some animal conservationists (alinea 2)

2 The rural crime unit spokesperson (alinea 3)

Kies bij in alinea 4 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

is a modern phenomenon

is increasing alarmingly

is no longer allowed

is not taken seriously

De volgende drie alinea’s van tekst 3 staan hieronder, maar niet in de

juiste volgorde.

Schrijf de letters van de alinea’s in de juiste volgorde op in de

uitwerkbijlage.

[a] In reaction to the protests, Headmistress Nicola Haddock apologized

in a letter to parents, admitting ‘mistakes were made’ at the event and that

all children should have had the same amount of time enjoying the

celebrations.

[b] She added: ‘Even prisons don’t punish you twice. Imagine getting ten

years for a crime and then two days before you get out they give you

another ten years.’

[c] The punishment applied to children who did not have the school’s

‘always badge’, given to the best-behaved pupils, but furious parents said

they had paid the same £10 fee for the party as everyone else. Kelly

McCarthy, whose child attends the school, said students had already been

disciplined for misbehaviour over the past year with detentions and

missed playtimes.

Kies bij in de tekst de juiste zin uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.

Camera phones are capable of producing better pictures than regular

cameras.

Modern technology makes it easier to look back on important

occasions.

People live their lives looking through a screen instead of enjoying the

moment.

‘Paichit was so malnourished that the shape of his ribs was visible from

beneath his sagging skin.’ (alinea 1)

In welke alinea wordt duidelijk wat de mogelijke oorzaak hiervan is?

What becomes clear about Sumatran elephants in paragraph 2?

They are hard to recognise in the wild.

They are too small to fight off predators.

They form a threat to human settlements.

They will probably vanish as a species.

Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of deze overeenkomen met

alinea 3.

1 Om milieuschade tegen te gaan, worden op Sumatra nieuwe bossen

aangelegd.

2 Er is een jachtverbod nodig om te voorkomen dat de wilde dieren op

Sumatra uitsterven.

‘the problem of human-elephant conflicts in Sumatra’ (alinea 4)

Welke zin uit een eerdere alinea beschrijft het probleem dat olifanten

veroorzaken?

What is the main purpose of elephant “rangers”, according to

paragraph 4?

to help farmers with the heavy work on plantations

to prevent settlements from being invaded by elephants

to show the population that elephants need protection

to trap wild elephants so they can be captured and trained

What becomes clear about the CRU from paragraph 5?

It is not always successful in its attempts to set elephants free.

It lacks the money to give the elephants all the care they need.

It needs more animals for the program to become interesting.

It tries to prevent caretakers from bonding with the rescued animals.

Kies bij in alinea 1 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

but can their powers be controlled so that the whole world can benefit

from them?

but could they also be used to explain physics, engineering and

graphene to students?

but do we need scientists doing research to find out why the public

likes them?

‘His book, Secrets of Superhero Science’ (paragraph 2)

How can this book best be described, judging from paragraphs 2, 3

and 4?

It explains why the amusement industry needs scientific support.

It introduces scientific innovations developed by superheroes.

It presents serious scientific information in a different but effective

way.

It shows how recent scientific research is made popular by certain

films.

In dit artikel wordt informatie gegeven over het boek Secrets of Superhero

Science en de schrijver van dit boek.

Vanaf welke alinea beginnen de volgende delen?

a aanleiding dat een wetenschapper een film kan gebruiken als

hulpmiddel

b concrete voorbeelden van mogelijke toepassingen van ‘krachten’ van

superhelden

c verdediging tegen kritiek dat de aanpak niet deugt

Kies bij in alinea 8 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

are supporters of

do not agree with

try to ignore

would like to copy

‘The science behind superheroes’ powers’ (titel)

In welke alinea wordt duidelijk dat sommige in de films getoonde

krachten niet wetenschappelijk te onderbouwen zijn?

‘When Halima Aden was six, a western woman visited Kakuma’

(paragraph 1)

Why was this visit important for Halima Aden?

It made her realise

she had been lucky to get the chance to go and live in America.

she wanted to tell others how much her faith meant to her.

she would also like to become an inspiring example to others.

‘she entered the Miss Minnesota USA beauty pageant’ (alinea 2)

In welke zin verderop in alinea 2 worden de redenen genoemd die

Halima Aden had om zich aan te melden voor deze wedstrijd?

What becomes clear about Halima Aden’s influence on the modelling

world in paragraph 3?

Her popularity has changed the procedures that are used to select

new girls.

Her religious background has made the job more acceptable for girls

from various beliefs.

Her success has opened up the demand for more diversity on the

catwalks.

Her uncommon requests can help improve the conditions for other

models.

What is the main point made in paragraph 4?

Halima hopes the treatment of refugees will improve.

Halima prefers society to be fair and equal.

Halima wants to forget that she grew up in poverty.

Welk voordeel ervaart Halima van lichaams-bedekkende kleding in haar

beroep, volgens alinea 5?

‘setting up a register of designer dogs to go alongside its one of

purebreds’ (paragraph 1)

Which possible result of this initiative is mentioned in the text?

Breeders will try to sell imperfect puppies.

Crossbreeds will become more expensive.

Pedigree dogs will become very rare.

Purebred dogs will only be used for breeding.

‘the cultural shift’ (alinea 2)

Welke van de volgende citaten uit alinea 1 legt uit wat hiermee wordt

bedoeld?

‘the governing body for all canine activities’

‘a register of designer dogs’

‘the changing tastes of dog owners’

‘anger from Kennel Club members’

What is the function of paragraph 3?

It adds new information to paragraph 2.

It contradicts claims made in paragraph 2.

It highlights the main point of paragraph 2.

Kies bij in alinea 3 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

For example

However

On top of that

Therefore

‘the proposals’ (alinea 1)

Geef van de volgende personen aan of deze wel of niet positief is over

het voorstel van de Kennel Club.

1 Gerald King (alinea 2)

2 Jean Lanning (alinea 4)

3 Sharon Robson (alinea 5)

4 Caroline Kisko (alinea 6)

What becomes clear about Aileen in paragraph 1?

Her family prefer keeping quiet about the fact they are wealthy.

Her nationality limits her chances of finding a job in tourism.

She has started a prosperous commercial internet enterprise.

She lacks the means to be able to travel abroad on her own.

Which of the following sentences connects paragraph 2 to paragraph 3?

Having friends in high places finally made things possible for me.

It is difficult to achieve anything without the support of relatives.

Leaving behind those you love is easier said than done.

Meeting those travellers inspired me to follow my heart’s desire.

‘life circumstances should never hinder us from going after our dreams’

(alinea 3)

Hoeveel verschillende hindernissen noemt Aileen in alinea 3?

Which of the following is in line with the contents of paragraph 4?

Accept that there will be some setbacks.

Avoid showing too much enthusiasm.

Believe in yourself and hope for the best.

Prepare well before taking a next step.

Kies bij in alinea 6 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

to ask for a permanent position at their company

to avoid being paid developing-world prices for my skills

to network with relevant entrepreneurs and experienced people

There are different types of nomads (people who travel a lot).

Which of the following descriptions fits Aileen’s lifestyle?

Corporate Nomad: someone who works abroad for a company in

exchange for leave periods at home.

Digital Nomad: someone who depends on technology to earn a living,

operating in an international setting.

Phase Nomad: someone who travels around for only 1-3 years to take

advantage of what they can do with their youth.

Traditional Nomad: someone who has a job that enables travel

sprees such as being a tour guide, a pilot, etcetera.

‘Travelling with a powerless passport’ (titel)

In de eerste zin van alinea 1 legt Aileen uit waarom ze haar paspoort

‘powerless’ noemt.

In welke twee andere alinea’s stipt ze nog eens aan dat het lastig is

om met een Filipijns paspoort te reizen?

‘a married couple who were arrested in 1958 because he was white, she

was not’ (alinea 1)

In welke zin verderop in de tekst staat een benaming voor een

huwelijk tussen mensen met een verschillende huidskleur?

Which of the following about Mildred and Richard is not true, based on

paragraph 2?

They lived in the wrong place at the wrong time.

They tried to escape the law of their home state.

They wanted to lead the fight against racial injustice.

What is the main goal of paragraph 3?

to make clear that Loving is a touching movie that is worth watching

to outline the plot of Loving for people interested in watching it

to stress the importance of a movie about racism such as Loving

What aspect of the movie is praised in paragraph 4?

its courageous choice of subject

its realistic portrayal of everyday life

its surprising and exciting storyline

its typically American character

Which of the following descriptions fits the movie Loving, according to this

text?

It is a classic crime story with an unusual twist.

It is a documentary about racial issues in America.

It is a love story of political importance, based on true facts.

It is a traditional country legend, presented as a romantic drama.

Kies bij in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

actually quite mild

legally justifiable

out of proportion

under investigation

What is the main point made in this article?

Additives can transform chocolate into a more wholesome product.

A reduction of sugar in chocolate is ineffective if people eat more of it.

Dark chocolate contains fewer calories than people think.

People should cut out milk chocolate from their diets.

Kies bij in alinea 3 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

For example

In addition

Still

Therefore

Wat is het doel van de ‘International Female Ride Day’?

aandacht vragen voor de positie van vrouwen wereldwijd

als vrouwen onder elkaar genieten van het motorrijden

geld inzamelen voor een Zuid-Afrikaans project voor vrouwen

protesteren tegen de mannencultuur in de motorwereld

Naar welk restaurant moet je gaan als je iets bijzonders en verrassends

wilt eten, volgens Wolfgang Puck?

Matsuhisa

Maude

The Fountain Room

Ray’s & Stark

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