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opgave 1Tekst 1 Parents and peers
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Tegen welke visie protesteert “Rhombs99”?
opgave 2Tekst 2 Don’t shoot the messenger
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broke with
criticized
joined
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
broke with criticized joined31p
Oral tradition is important in all societies, despite the reliance of some
Philosophy, and also psychology for that matter, was at one time
There was a related worry that sofas, introduced at the same time,
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
Oral tradition is important in all societies, despite the reliance of somecultures on written records.
Philosophy, and also psychology for that matter, was at one timeconsidered poison for the mind.
There was a related worry that sofas, introduced at the same time,encouraged young people to drift off into fantasy worlds.
41p
Mr Obama makes a clear-cut distinction between good and bad media.
Mr Obama’s critical attitude to new media springs from his aversion to
Since much of his campaign depended on it, Mr Obama’s
What comment is made about Mr Obama in paragraph 3?
Mr Obama makes a clear-cut distinction between good and bad media. Mr Obama’s critical attitude to new media springs from his aversion toblogs spreading rumours.
Since much of his campaign depended on it, Mr Obama’scondemnation of new media seems out of place.
52p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in
overeenstemming is met de inhoud van alinea 4.
1 In education Blackberries are unsuitable as a means of
communication.
2 Modern media can serve all sorts of educational purposes.
3 Modern media may help keep people out of trouble.
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human nature
Mr Obama’s own prejudice
politicians’ behaviour
the press
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
human nature Mr Obama’s own prejudice politicians’ behaviour the pressopgave 3Tekst 3 Tsunami tip-off
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Geef van elk van de volgende systemen aan of dat in tekst 3 wel of niet
aan de orde wordt gesteld.
1 A network of cables on the seabed that measure increased electricity.
2 A system calculating discrepancies in gravitational pulls and tidal
changes.
3 Devices on the seabed that register increased water pressure.
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opgave 4Tekst 4 Gorillas
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Geef van elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van de tekst.
1 Gorillas feign incompetence to manipulate their playmates.
2 Gorillas show a tendency to display dominant behaviour towards their
playmates.
3 Byrne cannot conclusively prove that gorillas have theory of mind
competence.
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opgave 5Tekst 5 The click and the dead
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It explains the growing number of vacant retail premises in shopping
It illustrates the awkward position of independent bookshops in
It presents the internet as the possible cause of the disappearance of
It states that like chess, the internet is an intrinsic part of Cambridge
Which of the following is true of paragraph 1?
It explains the growing number of vacant retail premises in shoppingcentres.
It illustrates the awkward position of independent bookshops inuniversity cities.
It presents the internet as the possible cause of the disappearance ofsmall businesses.
It states that like chess, the internet is an intrinsic part of Cambridgeuniversity life.
“the conventional wisdom” (laatste zin van alinea 2)
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Wat houdt deze gangbare mening in?
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Cost-conscious buyers can efficiently compare data on goods on the
It has become increasingly difficult for retailers to find a market for
Online shopping may result in people buying cheaper, but spending
Overhead costs make it impossible for local shops to compete with
Which of the following is in line with the contents of paragraph 3?
Cost-conscious buyers can efficiently compare data on goods on theinternet.
It has become increasingly difficult for retailers to find a market forexpensive products.
Online shopping may result in people buying cheaper, but spendingmore.
Overhead costs make it impossible for local shops to compete withonline shops.
121p
Besides
Instead
Therefore
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
Besides Instead Therefore131p
Creative firms will lose out in the fight over the efficient internet
Flexible pricing will become a prerequisite for companies to survive on
The liquidation of local companies will lead to an increase in online
Those businesses that live up to the customers’ expectations will
Which hypothesis is discussed in paragraph 5?
Creative firms will lose out in the fight over the efficient internetcustomer.
Flexible pricing will become a prerequisite for companies to survive onthe internet.
The liquidation of local companies will lead to an increase in onlineshopping.
Those businesses that live up to the customers’ expectations willflourish.
“all three cases” (eerste regel alinea 6)
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In welke alinea worden deze bedrijfstakken voor het eerst genoemd?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
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for the specialized bookshops
in times of economic uncertainty
where online shopping became most popular
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
for the specialized bookshops in times of economic uncertainty where online shopping became most popular162p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van alinea 8.
1 E-commerce leads to less product diversification.
2 Larger businesses are most likely to offer inexpensive goods.
3 Small-scale firms have difficulty meeting customers’ demands.
4 Small shops might do well by targeting a narrowly defined group of
customers.
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opgave 6Tekst 6 My brain made me do it
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Psychologically healthy people have better memory skills than
Research indicates that low moral perception is related to specific
The Phineas Gage case proves that brain damage may result in a
Which of the following is not true according to paragraphs 1-3?
Psychologically healthy people have better memory skills thanpsychopaths.
Research indicates that low moral perception is related to specificbrain activity.
The Phineas Gage case proves that brain damage may result in anegative change in character.
181p
proved his guilt
raised serious doubt
reduced his culpability
undermined their case
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
proved his guilt raised serious doubt reduced his culpability undermined their case191p
Likewise,
Naturally,
Nevertheless,
Surprisingly,
How could paragraph 5 also begin?
Likewise, Naturally, Nevertheless, Surprisingly,201p
Making moral judgements about other people requires insight into their
Morally questionable actions are the result of defective brain
Objectionable behaviour is likely to meet with more understanding if
Society should not hold people accountable for alleged wrongful
What is the point made in paragraph 5?
Making moral judgements about other people requires insight into theirintentions.
Morally questionable actions are the result of defective braindevelopment.
Objectionable behaviour is likely to meet with more understanding ifcaused by physical impairments.
Society should not hold people accountable for alleged wrongfulconduct.
211p
Waardoor worden onze waarden en normen beïnvloed volgens dit artikel?
opgave 7Tekst 7 Break free of this world wide delusion
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Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van de alinea’s 1-3.
1 Web 2.0 has created a digital environment impossible to escape from.
2 Web 2.0 has successfully brought bankrupt dotcoms back to life.
3 Web 2.0 intrudes on its users’ personal privacy.
4 Web 2.0 seems to offer users countless ways of expressing
themselves.
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231p
The impact of web 2.0 took effect too late to prevent a worldwide
The promise of web 2.0 was undone by unforeseen setbacks.
Web 2.0 has limitless potential.
Web 2.0 ultimately relies on conventional technology.
What is Edgerton’s claim, according to paragraphs 4 and 5?
The impact of web 2.0 took effect too late to prevent a worldwideeconomic crisis.
The promise of web 2.0 was undone by unforeseen setbacks. Web 2.0 has limitless potential. Web 2.0 ultimately relies on conventional technology.241p
So what, if not everything, will the web change?
Why, however, has the web continued its course?
Will web 2.0 therefore change our energy consumption?
Which of the following questions fits the gap in paragraph 6?
So what, if not everything, will the web change? Why, however, has the web continued its course? Will web 2.0 therefore change our energy consumption?“it destroys institutions and structures” (paragraph 8)
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Freedom of expression.
People’s willingness to work together.
The quality of information.
The reliability of newspapers.
Which of the following will suffer?
Freedom of expression. People’s willingness to work together. The quality of information. The reliability of newspapers.261p
extreme egocentricity
moral decadence
slavish conformity
social isolation
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 10?
extreme egocentricity moral decadence slavish conformity social isolation271p
It claims that in certain countries technological development is slow.
It demonstrates how the web can be used as an effective political tool.
It illustrates the writer’s scepticism towards the web’s potential.
Which of the following is true of paragraph 12?
It claims that in certain countries technological development is slow. It demonstrates how the web can be used as an effective political tool. It illustrates the writer’s scepticism towards the web’s potential.281p
It adds the argument that free personal expression in online
It concludes the writer’s list of advantages of web 2.0.
It demonstrates the direct economic impact of web 2.0 on deflation
It discusses another objection to the idea of web 2.0 as a dream come
How does paragraph 13 contribute to Bryan Appleyard’s discussion of
web 2.0?
It adds the argument that free personal expression in onlinenewspapers may soon be restricted.
It concludes the writer’s list of advantages of web 2.0. It demonstrates the direct economic impact of web 2.0 on deflationand inflation.
It discusses another objection to the idea of web 2.0 as a dream cometrue.
“The cult is the problem.” (paragraph 14)
291p
are a threat to those who want to take progress one step at a time.
are convinced that web 2.0 is a balloon about to burst.
make users believe that web 2.0 equals eternal bliss for the individual.
overrate their role in the development of the web’s possibilities.
How does Bryan Appleyard substantiate this conclusion in paragraphs 14
and 15?
By arguing that the cultists
are a threat to those who want to take progress one step at a time. are convinced that web 2.0 is a balloon about to burst. make users believe that web 2.0 equals eternal bliss for the individual. overrate their role in the development of the web’s possibilities.opgave 8Tekst 8 An abattoir for dodgy arguments
301p
The writer has been made to reconsider his stands by reading the
The writer is embarrassed about having deceived his audience in a
The writer is reluctant to write a review about a book of inferior quality.
The writer is skeptic towards the key findings presented in the book.
Which of the following describes the writer’s attitude in paragraph 1
towards the book under review?
The writer has been made to reconsider his stands by reading thebook.
The writer is embarrassed about having deceived his audience in aprevious column.
The writer is reluctant to write a review about a book of inferior quality. The writer is skeptic towards the key findings presented in the book.311p
A proper ethical solution to the problem of world hunger does not
Disproportionate grain distribution was the main cause of starvation in
Humans, not animals, should benefit directly from the cultivation of
Veganism would have been the sole solution to the 2002 food crisis.
Which of the following is in line with the writer’s opinion as expressed in
paragraph 2?
A proper ethical solution to the problem of world hunger does notexist.
Disproportionate grain distribution was the main cause of starvation in2002.
Humans, not animals, should benefit directly from the cultivation ofland.
Veganism would have been the sole solution to the 2002 food crisis.321p
It initially favours a vegan lifestyle but ultimately rejects it.
It is the first study to discuss both the vegan and non-vegetarian
It presents a thorough and well-balanced analysis of the vegan ideal.
It severely criticises the vegan answer to slaughtering animals for
How is Meat: A Benign Extravagance characterised in paragraph 3?
It initially favours a vegan lifestyle but ultimately rejects it. It is the first study to discuss both the vegan and non-vegetarianprinciples.
It presents a thorough and well-balanced analysis of the vegan ideal. It severely criticises the vegan answer to slaughtering animals forfood.
333p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van de alinea’s 4, 5 en 6.
1 Feeding cows grain instead of grass is a sensible idea.
2 It is impossible to produce decent meat from animals fed by grain.
3 Currently animal feed consists largely of ingredients suitable for
humans.
4 Animal disease was the initial reason to start feeding grain to pigs.
5 There is no harm in feeding meat to a pig.
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341p
efficiency
extent
profits
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 7?
efficiency extent profits351p
of essential farmland quality
of significant profit
to human nutrition
to the environment
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?
of essential farmland quality of significant profit to human nutrition to the environment361p
All alternative farming methods are concerned with animal welfare.
Economic miscalculations may cause dramatic damage to the
Meat producers twist factual information to advance their case.
The livestock industry is held partly responsible for the greenhouse
Which of the following is in line with the contents of paragraphs 9, 10
and 11?
All alternative farming methods are concerned with animal welfare. Economic miscalculations may cause dramatic damage to theenvironment.
Meat producers twist factual information to advance their case. The livestock industry is held partly responsible for the greenhouseeffect.
371p
Sticking to vegan principles is ultimately pointless.
Supporters of veganism are partly responsible for bad farming.
The farming industry is developing new ways of producing meat.
Vegans should have pleaded their case more aggressively.
What does the writer argue in paragraph 12?
Sticking to vegan principles is ultimately pointless. Supporters of veganism are partly responsible for bad farming. The farming industry is developing new ways of producing meat. Vegans should have pleaded their case more aggressively.opgave 9Tekst 9 In sickness and in health
382p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van het artikel.
1 No new polio cases have been reported in the UK since 1982.
2 Gavi campaigns have cured most people suffering from contagious
diseases.
3 Gavi faces competition from other medical charities with regard to fund
raising.
4 Wealthy nations like China and Japan are under pressure to close
Gavi’s funding gap.
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391p
Welke zin illustreert de paradoxale situatie waarin Gavi zich bevindt?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 10Tekst 10 Dominoes tumble for school leavers
402p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van de tekst.
1 As always, there are pessimists complaining about the level of
education.
2 Doing well at school is no guarantee for doing well at university.
3 The growing impopularity of learning foreign languages should be
looked into.
4 Private schools have a history of doing better than state-funded
schools.
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