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Let op: Beantwoord een open vraag altijd in het Nederlands, behalve als het
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opgave 1Tekst 1 Quite a scoop
“Quite a scoop for the Mail Online” (first sentence)
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as admiring
as diplomatic
as indignant
as ironic
How can the tone of this remark be described best, judging from the
article as a whole?
as admiring as diplomatic as indignant as ironic21p
It feels very protective towards Princess Diana and the royal family.
It is inconsistent in assessing the reliability of its sources.
It shames those who claim to communicate with celebrities long dead.
Its focus on scandals exempts it from checking the facts.
What is the main point made about the Mail Online in this article?
It feels very protective towards Princess Diana and the royal family. It is inconsistent in assessing the reliability of its sources. It shames those who claim to communicate with celebrities long dead. Its focus on scandals exempts it from checking the facts.opgave 2Tekst 2 SIR - I agree with your leader "In praise of puppets" (May 21)
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curiosity is satisfied
disbelief is suspended
expectations are tempered
reality is stressed
Which of the following fits the gap in the text?
curiosity is satisfied disbelief is suspended expectations are tempered reality is stressed41p
Broken lines
Child’s play
Tugged heartstrings
Vocal art
Which of the following titles is in line with this review?
Broken lines Child’s play Tugged heartstrings Vocal artopgave 3Tekst 3 Is Caffè Nero acting pennywise?
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half a loaf is better than none
it’s like fighting fire with fire
put your money where your mouth is
there’s no such thing as a free lunch
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
half a loaf is better than none it’s like fighting fire with fire put your money where your mouth is there’s no such thing as a free lunch“the experience of the coffee chain’s 4,500 UK staff and the performance of
the business over the next year or so” (paragraph 2)
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Will higher profits lead to improved working conditions?
Will newly-recruited personnel be just as loyal as the employees they
Will people who feel mistreated underachieve as a result?
Will the board adjust its policy when confronted with disgruntled
Which of the following economic issues can the coffee chain’s experience
help clarify, according to later paragraphs?
Will higher profits lead to improved working conditions? Will newly-recruited personnel be just as loyal as the employees theyreplaced?
Will people who feel mistreated underachieve as a result? Will the board adjust its policy when confronted with disgruntledcustomers?
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to challenge the notion that Caffè Nero has cut down on all the extras for
to make clear why Caffè Nero needed to cut down on all the extras for its
to question the rationale behind Caffè Nero’s decision to cut down on all
to stress that Caffè Nero has unilaterally decided to cut down on all the
What is the function of paragraph 3?
to challenge the notion that Caffè Nero has cut down on all the extras forits employees
to make clear why Caffè Nero needed to cut down on all the extras for itsemployees
to question the rationale behind Caffè Nero’s decision to cut down on allthe extras for its employees
to stress that Caffè Nero has unilaterally decided to cut down on all theextras for its employees
“why should he lose his perk?” (alinea 4)
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Wat was deze ‘perk’?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
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Actively trying to improve an employee’s state of mind is a sound
Companies wanting to increase their profits should give their best
Extra encouragement in the form of food incentives only works for a
It is unethical to predict the output of different employees on the basis of
Which of the following can be concluded from paragraphs 5 and 6?
Actively trying to improve an employee’s state of mind is a soundbusiness strategy.
Companies wanting to increase their profits should give their bestemployees higher salaries.
Extra encouragement in the form of food incentives only works for acertain type of employee.
It is unethical to predict the output of different employees on the basis ofpersonal circumstances.
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It advises employers to radically change their policies.
It highlights the dubious research methods of the scientists.
It lists disadvantages of handing out non-financial rewards.
It puts the seemingly positive test results into perspective.
How can paragraph 7 be characterised?
It advises employers to radically change their policies. It highlights the dubious research methods of the scientists. It lists disadvantages of handing out non-financial rewards. It puts the seemingly positive test results into perspective.“‘fair wage-effort hypothesis’” (alinea 10)
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Leg uit in het Nederlands wat deze hypothese inhoudt.
“other powerful forces” (paragraph 11)
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They can jeopardise the success of Caffè Nero’s measures.
They have a bearing on how content Caffè Nero’s employees are.
They make it hard to determine the effect of Caffè Nero’s policy.
They will dictate the future of Caffè Nero’s corporate approach.
What is said about these forces in paragraph 11?
They can jeopardise the success of Caffè Nero’s measures. They have a bearing on how content Caffè Nero’s employees are. They make it hard to determine the effect of Caffè Nero’s policy. They will dictate the future of Caffè Nero’s corporate approach.opgave 4Tekst 4 What would you pay for an empty room?
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Paragraph 2 describes specific elements of the writer’s artistic
Paragraph 2 explains the importance of having a lively imagination for
Paragraph 2 illustrates how technological progress has changed the
Paragraph 2 shows how the writer’s childhood fantasies have in a way
How does the content of paragraph 2 relate to the story in paragraph 1?
Paragraph 2 describes specific elements of the writer’s artistictendencies in more detail.
Paragraph 2 explains the importance of having a lively imagination forboth children and adults.
Paragraph 2 illustrates how technological progress has changed theworld in just a few years.
Paragraph 2 shows how the writer’s childhood fantasies have in a waybecome reality.
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it can be customised to your personal taste, with your imagination as
it doesn’t exist until you want it, and then when you leave, you never
it has a charming atmosphere, which enables you to take a break from
it isn’t available to all, but those of you with a good-sized wallet should
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
it can be customised to your personal taste, with your imagination asthe only limitation
it doesn’t exist until you want it, and then when you leave, you neverhave to think about it again
it has a charming atmosphere, which enables you to take a break fromyour busy working day and the chaos of the city
it isn’t available to all, but those of you with a good-sized wallet shouldbe able to get your foot in the door
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It aims to appeal to customers who follow the latest trends.
It has identified people’s need to wind down as a commodity.
It takes advantage of the abundance of derelict buildings.
It uses an existing concept, presenting it as a new idea.
Which of the following is true about Breather according to paragraph 4?
It aims to appeal to customers who follow the latest trends. It has identified people’s need to wind down as a commodity. It takes advantage of the abundance of derelict buildings. It uses an existing concept, presenting it as a new idea.161p
affordable
comfortable
controllable
profitable
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
affordable comfortable controllable profitable171p
to add a new point to the one made in paragraph 5
to counterbalance the point made in paragraph 5
to illustrate the point made in paragraph 5
to view the point made in paragraph 5 from a corporate perspective
What is the function of paragraph 6?
to add a new point to the one made in paragraph 5 to counterbalance the point made in paragraph 5 to illustrate the point made in paragraph 5 to view the point made in paragraph 5 from a corporate perspective181p
the faster they’ll disappear
the greater the need for shelters will be
the more wanted they’ll become
the sooner the Breathers of this world will be available to all
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 7?
the faster they’ll disappear the greater the need for shelters will be the more wanted they’ll become the sooner the Breathers of this world will be available to all191p
Although Breather’s prices are said to be high, the same goes for
Breather presents itself as egalitarian, but is nothing other than a
Despite asking a hefty fee, Breather attempts to be an inclusive
Even though Breather’s offices may seem attractive, the solitude they
Which conclusion does the author reach with regard to Breather in the last
paragraph?
Although Breather’s prices are said to be high, the same goes forother companies.
Breather presents itself as egalitarian, but is nothing other than acommercial enterprise.
Despite asking a hefty fee, Breather attempts to be an inclusiveorganisation.
Even though Breather’s offices may seem attractive, the solitude theyoffer has its drawbacks.
De tekst valt uiteen in een kritisch en een niet-kritisch deel.
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In welke alinea begint het kritische deel?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
opgave 5Tekst 5 Small-scale mining
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Cobalt mining is the driving force behind the economy of the DRC.
Dealers in raw materials favour ASM over industrial cobalt mining.
The DRC has a worldwide monopoly on mining and selling cobalt.
The market cannot afford to do without cobalt mining through ASM.
What is the main point made by Jeremy Weir in paragraph 1?
Cobalt mining is the driving force behind the economy of the DRC. Dealers in raw materials favour ASM over industrial cobalt mining. The DRC has a worldwide monopoly on mining and selling cobalt. The market cannot afford to do without cobalt mining through ASM.“He said mining in the DRC was fraught with problems.” (alinea 1)
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Geef van de volgende problemen aan of ze expliciet worden genoemd
verderop in de tekst.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Er worden te kleine hoeveelheden kobalt per mijn gewonnen.
2 Er zijn weinig regels terwijl het werk in de mijnen gevaarlijk is.
3 De mensen die afhankelijk zijn van het werk in de mijnen leven in
diepgewortelde armoede.
4 De afnemers van kobalt pleiten voor de afschaffing van kinderarbeid in
Congo.
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It belittles Jeremy Weir’s point of view.
It counterbalances Jeremy Weir’s point of view.
It puts Jeremy Weir’s point of view in a global perspective.
It reinforces Jeremy Weir’s point of view.
How can paragraph 4 be characterised best?
It belittles Jeremy Weir’s point of view. It counterbalances Jeremy Weir’s point of view. It puts Jeremy Weir’s point of view in a global perspective. It reinforces Jeremy Weir’s point of view.241p
Trafigura’s ambition to branch out to mining metals other than cobalt
Trafigura’s attempts to improve mining conditions in due course
Trafigura’s efforts to uncover illegal practices connected to mining
Trafigura’s reluctance to change and amend its present mining policy
What is paragraph 5 meant to illustrate?
Trafigura’s ambition to branch out to mining metals other than cobalt Trafigura’s attempts to improve mining conditions in due course Trafigura’s efforts to uncover illegal practices connected to mining Trafigura’s reluctance to change and amend its present mining policy251p
calculate the value of
circumvent a ban on
heighten scrutiny of
refuse accountability for
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
calculate the value of circumvent a ban on heighten scrutiny of refuse accountability foropgave 6Tekst 6 Sunset saddles
“Farewell to the Horse” (paragraph 1)
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It is a tribute to the riding skills of its author’s mother.
It is enjoyable despite its serious tone.
It is the only written work the author will ever publish.
It is wide-ranging both in content and style.
What becomes clear about this book in paragraph 1?
It is a tribute to the riding skills of its author’s mother. It is enjoyable despite its serious tone. It is the only written work the author will ever publish. It is wide-ranging both in content and style.271p
affection for
dissolution of
effectiveness of
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
affection for dissolution of effectiveness of“the horse becomes a subtext” (paragraph 2)
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“a vivid sense of horse-filled cities, helped by statistics” (paragraph 3)
“a hospitable vehicle for ideas in painting and literature” (paragraph 4)
“the way time is broken into component parts” (paragraph 5)
Which of the following explains what the author means with this remark?
“a vivid sense of horse-filled cities, helped by statistics” (paragraph 3) “a hospitable vehicle for ideas in painting and literature” (paragraph 4) “the way time is broken into component parts” (paragraph 5)291p
to elaborate on the fact that people have always felt a close
to explain why the abuse of working horses used to be commonplace
to make clear that horseback riding should preferably be left to
to point out how both the use of horses and their living conditions have
What is the main purpose of paragraph 3?
to elaborate on the fact that people have always felt a closeconnection with horses
to explain why the abuse of working horses used to be commonplace to make clear that horseback riding should preferably be left toprofessionals
to point out how both the use of horses and their living conditions havechanged radically
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brutal
gradual
irrational
literal
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
brutal gradual irrational literal311p
equally straightforward
less surprising
more informative
very abstract
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
equally straightforward less surprising more informative very abstract321p
Heeft de schrijver van deze recensie kritiek op het boek van Ulrich Raulff?
Zo nee, antwoord ‘Nee’. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
deze kritiek te vinden is.
opgave 7Tekst 7 A Delicate Truth
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He has accepted a position as a diplomat in a country that has an
He is about to hand in his resignation for a post he has only recently
He is an experienced English spy who is adept at blending in without
His inconspicuous appearance belies the confidential and crucial
Which of the following becomes clear about the main character in
paragraph 1?
He has accepted a position as a diplomat in a country that has anunstable political climate.
He is about to hand in his resignation for a post he has only recentlybeen promoted to.
He is an experienced English spy who is adept at blending in withoutbeing noticed.
His inconspicuous appearance belies the confidential and crucialcharacter of his assignment.
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Geef van de volgende beweringen over de hoofdpersoon aan of ze
overeenkomen met de inhoud van alinea 2 t/m 5.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 He has been confined to his room because he is having trouble
memorising the details of his new identity.
2 He seems to feel out of sorts with himself and his environment.
3 He expresses his emotions in a way he would not do in normal
circumstances.
4 He feels a great sense of duty towards the British monarchy.
5 He is dissatisfied with the hotel and its amenities.
6 He has been equipped with several high-tech gadgets.
7 He will be allowed to send a message to his loved ones if there is an
emergency.
“You do, Elliot, little by little you do.” (paragraph 6)
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as approving
as light-hearted
as outraged
as respectful
as vexed
Judging from earlier paragraphs, how can the tone of this remark be
characterised?
as approving as light-hearted as outraged as respectful as vexed“Paul Anderson’s a bloody hermit!” (alinea 8)
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In welke alinea wordt voor het eerst duidelijk dat de hoofdpersoon weinig
mensen ontmoet?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
“for what she calls the duration” (alinea 10)
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Welk woord / welke woordgroep verwijst voor het eerst naar wat in deze
tekst bedoeld wordt met ‘the duration’?
Citeer dit woord / deze woordgroep.
opgave 8Tekst 8 Surely one who robs a bank is a thief?
“Surely one who robs a bank is a thief?” (titel)
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In welke zin wordt duidelijk om welke diefstal het gaat?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 9Tekst 9 Healthy diet
De volgende drie alinea’s kwamen oorspronkelijk na alinea 3, maar zijn uit de
tekst weggehaald (zie stippellijntjes in de tekst).
![[a] Blood taken from the volunteers found that low-carb meals raised a chemical precursor to dopamine, which correlated with more tolerant behaviour in the game. No such link was seen with a range of other blood…](figuren-opgaven/p09-fig1.webp)
[a] Blood taken from the volunteers found that low-carb meals raised a chemical precursor to dopamine, which correlated with more tolerant behaviour in the game. No such link was seen with a range of other blood measurements. [b] In several experiments, participants who had eaten a low-carb meal earlier in the day were more likely to accept unfair offers in the game than those who had eaten a high-carb meal. In one experiment, 76 per cent of low-carbers accepted an unfair offer compared with 47 per cent of a high- carb group. [c] In theory, people should always accept, but in practice, people often reject low offers. We seem to have an urge to punish those who split the money unfairly, even if we suffer a small loss, says Park.
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In welke volgorde stonden bovenstaande alinea’s in de tekst?
Zet de letters in de juiste volgorde.
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A low-carb diet might do more than affect health ─ it could make
Does social context influence people’s preference for a low-carb diet?
Eating less is more ─ the low-carb diet myth unravelled.
Healthy, wealthy and wise: the low-carb diet is here to stay.
Which of the following was the original subtitle of this article?
A low-carb diet might do more than affect health ─ it could makepeople more tolerant.
Does social context influence people’s preference for a low-carb diet?Spoiler alert: it does.
Eating less is more ─ the low-carb diet myth unravelled. Healthy, wealthy and wise: the low-carb diet is here to stay.Let op: de laatste vragen van dit examen staan op de volgende pagina.
opgave 10Tekst 10 Oxbridge ‘rejects’
Over ‘Oxbridge’ bestaan verschillende misvattingen.
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Geef van de volgende misvattingen aan of Sir Anthony Seldon deze
noemt in zijn brief.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Cambridge and Oxford are superior to other universities in the UK.
2 Students have to be exceptionally intelligent to be accepted at
Oxbridge.
3 Studying at an Oxbridge university guarantees a successful climb up
the social ladder.
4 The universities of Oxford and Cambridge discriminate against state
school pupils.
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but a drowning man will clutch at a straw
but beggars can’t be choosers
but every cloud has a silver lining
but it isn’t the be all and end all
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
but a drowning man will clutch at a straw but beggars can’t be choosers but every cloud has a silver lining but it isn’t the be all and end allLees bij de volgende opgave eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende
tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 11Tekst 11 New books we recommend this week
Er worden in dit overzicht drie boeken aangeraden die duidelijk politiek
van aard zijn. De beschrijvingen van die drie boeken zijn als volgt:
1 een informatieve analyse
2 een instructieve handleiding
3 een verhelderende geschiedenis
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Geef voor elk van deze beschrijvingen aan welk boek bedoeld wordt.
Noteer de juiste titel achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: je mag elke beschrijving slechts één keer gebruiken.
Bronvermelding
Een opsomming van de in dit examen gebruikte bronnen, zoals teksten en afbeeldingen, is te vinden in het bij dit examen
behorende correctievoorschrift, dat na afloop van het examen wordt gepubliceerd.
De bijlage met informatie bij dit examen, zoals hij gedrukt is.
Bij dit examen hoort geen uitwerkbijlage.
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