Eindexamen engels vwo 2001 tijdvak 1 – opgaven en antwoorden

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De vragen kunnen gesloten zijn (meerkeuzevragen) of open.

Schrijf al je antwoorden op het examenpapier dat je van je school hebt gekregen.

Noteer bij de meerkeuzevragen alleen de hoofdletter die hoort bij het goede antwoord.

Beantwoord de open vragen uitsluitend in het Nederlands, tenzij anders is aangegeven.

opgave 1Tekst 1 Paperback of the week

11p

What does the reviewer’s opinion of Jack Maggs amount to?

As in a novel by Dickens, the readers will be swept off their feet by the daring plot.

As in 19th century novels, the plot unfolds at an even pace.

Both the setting and the atmosphere are pleasantly reminiscent of Dickens.

The book is a perfect blend of modern passion and historical detail.

opgave 2Tekst 2

21p

Which of the following must have been the original heading to text 2?

CIA SUSPICION OF SATELLITE FAILURE

INDIAN SCIENTISTS IGNORE SATELLITE CHECK

NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS SLOW DOWN SPACE PROGRAMS

WHY THE SKY SPIES MISSED THE DESERT BLASTS

opgave 3Tekst 3 Bio bias

31p

Which of the following does Meredith Lloyd-Evans basically object to in her letter?

Both experts and non-experts should be involved in decisions about the application of

crop biotechnology.

Experts on biotechnology are unsuitable as advisors on a genetic food board.

Genetically modified crops cause serious environmental damage.

The informed consumer can do without the genetic food board’s advice.

opgave 4Tekst 4 Not since the days of Julius Caesar …

41p

Welk zinsgedeelte uit het betoog van Ingrams bevat de kern van zijn commentaar?

Citeer de eerste twee en de laatste twee woorden van dit zinsgedeelte.

opgave 5Tekst 5 September 1991

53p

Wat komt in de loop van het hoofdstuk vast te staan met betrekking tot Amy Parris?

Schrijf de nummers op van de drie juiste beweringen.

1 De man in het verhaal probeerde haar te versieren.

2 Zij moest de stuurhut bemannen.

3 Zij was een jongere collega-journalist van de man in het verhaal.

4 Zij slaagde erin de effectiviteit van het besturingssysteem van het schip te vergroten.

5 Ze maakte een fout bij het besturen van het schip.

6 De man in het verhaal zette haar na een worsteling overboord.

opgave 6Tekst 6 Let’s be honest

Kies bij iedere open plek het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.

61p

favourable

malicious

outspoken

unexpected

71p

After all,

Indeed,

Therefore

Yet

81p

advantage

feeling of isolation

feeling of superiority

insignificance

91p

an insult

encouraging

justifiable

proof to the contrary

101p

protesters against street violence

unfortunate black victims

very young muggers

violent black criminals

111p

challenge

encourage

fail to understand

overlook

121p

demand

embrace

reject

131p

freaks

intelligent

stereotypes

underrated

141p

even

never

simply

still

151p

black people’s

our

their

opgave 7Tekst 7 So early cannibalism was all about vegetables?

How does Robin McKie begin his review (paragraphs 1 and 2)? A By criticising the essentially bloodthirsty nature of mankind. B By demonstrating that in the 19th century tribal warfare was a relatively new phenomenon. C By depicting how one people’s peaceful attitude may be misunderstood by another. D By describing a seemingly uncalled-for act of barbarism. ‘In the process … ’ (regel 58–59)

Citeer uit alinea 3 de woorden die het kenmerkende aspect van dit proces aangeven. ‘But why?’ (line 63)

How could this sentence be completed? A … are certain civilisations so successful at overpowering others? B … do some civilisations quickly fall into decline? C … has Western culture wanted to stand apart from other cultures? D … have people always felt the urge to overthrow those who dominate them? E … have people always given in to the aggression of invaders?

Why does the writer call the ‘questions’ (line 85) more uncomfortable? A They go against the conclusions drawn from traditional historical research. B They lead to a pattern of reasoning which assumes certain peoples’ innate inferiority. C They show that inequality has always been at the heart of social interaction.

What is the main point made about the ‘racist biological explanation’ (lines 115–116)? A As there is no scientific proof to the contrary, it is reasonable to accept it for the time being. B To refute it, one only has to point to the evidence of historical facts. C Unless a credible alternative explanation is provided, it will be highly attractive to many. ‘And Diamond knows where.’ (lines 141–142)

What is his explanation? A Geographical circumstances had prevented the Morioris from building up a protective social structure. B The Morioris’ biological make-up made them unfit to become competent hunter-gatherers. C The Morioris were not capable of adapting to the social system of their Maori invaders.

How can paragraph 11 be characterised? A It demonstrates how each society is doomed to destruction in the end. B It describes the lines along which Western civilisation developed. C It stresses the fact that each step forward is at the same time two steps back.

Met welk voorbeeld illustreert de schrijver het gevolg van ‘Europe’s sinister gift to other continents’ (regel 193–194)?

Which word(s) in the last paragraph is/are meant to have a slightly negative implication? A ‘omission’ B ‘no apology’ C ‘a little too thoroughly’ D ‘thick with detail’ E ‘one damn fact after another’

opgave 8Tekst 8 I’m not sure it’s quite me …

Citeer het zinsgedeelte uit alinea 2 dat de heersende opvatting over het ontstaan van de cosmetische chirurgie aangeeft.

What is meant by ‘This trend’ in line 66? A Cosmetic surgery has become the domain of doubtful medical practitioners. B Cosmetic surgery has come within the reach of every person who wishes to change his or her appearance. C In cosmetic surgery more and more can be done to treat medical cases of serious physical disfigurement. D In cosmetic surgery the treatment of merely less attractive physical traits has become common practice.

Which of the following is in line with the main point made in paragraph 4? Cosmetic surgery A contributes to the increasing Americanisation of the world. B is especially popular with Asians. C is most in demand among women. D may go hand in hand with questionable motives and practices.

Which of the following is true of the part between brackets in paragraph 5? A It comments on the fact that Venus Envy focuses too much on the cosmetic peculiarities of celebrities. B It expresses a somewhat sarcastic comment on a shortcoming in Venus Envy . C It suggests that Venus Envy is a book to be read by all those afraid of plastic surgery.

What is the reviewer’s opinion of Haiken’s book, according to paragraph 6? A Even though the book is aimed at an educated public, its academic style makes it inaccessible. B The book abounds in information but fails to look into causes. C The book’s thoroughness makes up for its comparative lack of readability. D Though intended as an objective study, the book suffers from unacademic bias.

Why, according to paragraph 7, does Warren Susman’s theory appeal to the reviewer? A It provides an interesting justification for the American dream. B It sheds light on the origins of the drive for physical attractiveness. C It shows the importance of the 20th century beauty ideal. ‘She could surely do better than this.’ (lines 174–175)

Wat mist de recensente in Haiken’s boek met betrekking tot ‘The Michael Jackson Factor’ (regel 168)?

Which of the following is true of paragraph 9? A It points to more significant issues than the present-day increase in cosmetic surgery. B It questions whether man’s urges and desires can ever be exhaustively analysed. C It raises some of the deeper questions Venus Envy fails to address.

opgave 9Tekst 9 Consuming fears

What conclusion does paragraph 1 lead up to? A Conflicting reports on experimental food research have shaken the British public. B The British have to be on their guard against dangerous food substances. C There appears to be little need for the British to be alarmed by food scares.

Waar begint het tweede deel? Schrijf het eerste woord ervan op. ‘A large part of that, notes food-safety expert Derek Burke … ’ (alinea 3).

What is made clear about the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in paragraph 4? A For a long time it has consciously done little to avert the risks caused by BSE. B For more than thirteen years it pretended that BSE was under control. C For some time it obscured facts about the number of deaths caused by BSE. D From the start of the BSE scare it has denied any relationship between BSE and Creutzfeldt-Jakob. ‘It is going to take years to get rid of that problem of public mistrust’, zegt Burke in alinea 4.

Waaraan wijt Lynn Frewer het wantrouwen van het publiek ten aanzien van de wetenschap volgens alinea 5?

Wat onderstreept Burke wanneer hij zegt ‘there would be … broke out’ (laatste zin alinea 6)?

Which of the following is in line with paragraph 7? A Americans are systematically misinformed about genetically modified food. B Americans see less reason than Europeans to distrust the food industry. C In the U.S. genetic modification is restricted to specific types of food. D In the U.S. the food industry is technologically more advanced than in Europe.

What does ‘therefore’ (paragraph 9) refer back to? A The considerable long-term damage caused by genetic engineering. B The dominant influence of the food industry on consumer behaviour. C The generally negative attitude of Europeans to genetically modified food.

What is the example about the ‘nut imports’ (paragraph 10) meant to illustrate? A MAFF’s incompetence in dealing with real food problems. B The influence of the media on the public’s attitude to genetically modified food. C The lack of a coherent policy on consumer information about food. D The potentially deadly effect of genetically modified food.