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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 ties that bind
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continues to contribute to a man’s sense of self.
has gradually lost its historical significance.
is an accessory hardly anyone wears anymore.
is still useful in some capacity or other.
What do the three letters to the editor have in common?
They indicate that the tie
continues to contribute to a man’s sense of self. has gradually lost its historical significance. is an accessory hardly anyone wears anymore. is still useful in some capacity or other.opgave 2Tekst 2 Rules of the Road
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amazement at the absurdity of a particular road regulation
annoyance at the liberties certain drivers allow themselves
anxiety about the general lack of knowledge on traffic safety
concern for the wellbeing of most professional chauffeurs
What is the main emotion expressed by the writer of the letter?
amazement at the absurdity of a particular road regulation annoyance at the liberties certain drivers allow themselves anxiety about the general lack of knowledge on traffic safety concern for the wellbeing of most professional chauffeursopgave 3Tekst 3 Final whistle
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The English think cricket is a sport that should be taken very seriously.
The French do not find cricket as attractive a sport as the English do.
The writer believes to be the first to explain the attraction of cricket.
The writer could not decide on the title for his publication on cricket.
What is the point made in paragraph 1?
The English think cricket is a sport that should be taken very seriously. The French do not find cricket as attractive a sport as the English do. The writer believes to be the first to explain the attraction of cricket. The writer could not decide on the title for his publication on cricket.41p
to analyse why cricket is more popular in its former colonies than in
to explain how cricket came to play an important role in the push for
to point out that the British sense of superiority has never held much
to shed some light on the origins of the popularity of cricket in three
What is the function of paragraph 2?
to analyse why cricket is more popular in its former colonies than inGreat Britain itself at this moment
to explain how cricket came to play an important role in the push forindependence from the British empire
to point out that the British sense of superiority has never held muchsway on the cricket field
to shed some light on the origins of the popularity of cricket in threeformer British colonies
‘But perhaps the most interesting question is: why do almost all of
England’s 670 Test cricketers come from three main categories?’
(alinea 3)
Een van de hoofdcategorieën is dat ze uit een van de drie noordelijke
graafschappen komen.
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Welke andere twee hoofdcategorieën worden er in de tekst genoemd?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
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Even so
In other words
Likewise
On the contrary
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?
Even so In other words Likewise On the contraryopgave 4Tekst 4 Too few on film
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helped counteract racial discrimination and persecution.
used to be prohibited in certain farming areas.
were allowed only if there were no overt displays of affection.
were more or less tolerated in everyday life.
What is the point made about interracial relationships in midcentury rural
Virginia in paragraph 1?
They existed and
helped counteract racial discrimination and persecution. used to be prohibited in certain farming areas. were allowed only if there were no overt displays of affection. were more or less tolerated in everyday life.81p
focus on
identification with
knowledge about
suppression of
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
focus on identification with knowledge about suppression of91p
Hollywood has taken a strong stance against all forms of ethnic
Producers fear colour-blind casting will harm their career prospects.
Representation of relationships involving couples with different skin
The film industry has only recently realised it can earn money by
Which of the following is in line with paragraph 3?
Hollywood has taken a strong stance against all forms of ethnicprofiling.
Producers fear colour-blind casting will harm their career prospects. Representation of relationships involving couples with different skincolours in films remains rare.
The film industry has only recently realised it can earn money bytargetting black audiences.
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They counterbalance the observation presented in paragraph 3.
They highlight the observation presented in paragraph 3.
They provide a background for the observation presented in
They put the observation presented in paragraph 3 in an aesthetic
How are paragraphs 4 and 5 linked to paragraph 3?
They counterbalance the observation presented in paragraph 3. They highlight the observation presented in paragraph 3. They provide a background for the observation presented inparagraph 3.
They put the observation presented in paragraph 3 in an aestheticperspective.
‘The code reveals the systematic dissemination of social and political
values through entertainment.’ (paragraph 5)
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give a boost to popular culture.
give the audience a wake-up call.
impose particular norms.
instigate national debates.
Which of the following best reflects what this means?
Films were used to
give a boost to popular culture. give the audience a wake-up call. impose particular norms. instigate national debates.121p
challenges
denies
discredits
validates
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?
challenges denies discredits validatesopgave 5Tekst 5 Jack of Spades
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as a dedicated worker who questions whether he deserves his present
as a frustrated novelist who leagues himself with the likes of Stephen
as an accomplished writer who deserves more praise than some
as an insomniac and troubled artist with more pretenses than literary
How does the main character introduce himself in paragraph 1?
as a dedicated worker who questions whether he deserves his presentsuccess
as a frustrated novelist who leagues himself with the likes of StephenKing
as an accomplished writer who deserves more praise than somecolleagues are prepared to give
as an insomniac and troubled artist with more pretenses than literarycapabilities
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Also
Meanwhile
Nevertheless
Thus
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
Also Meanwhile Nevertheless Thus152p
Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of ze overeenkomen met de
inhoud van alinea 4 en 5.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 The “Jack of Spades” novels are more vicious and violent than the
books Andrew J. Rush puts his true name on.
2 The ideas for the “Jack of Spades” novels seem to unexpectedly
materialise in the writer’s mind.
3 Andrew J. Rush tries to keep his alternative writing career separate
from the works published under his own name.
4 The photo that will be used on the back of “Jack of Spades” novels is
one of Andrew J. Rush wearing an arresting disguise.
‘That is not romantic!’ (paragraph 7)
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a figment of the author’s imagination.
a policeman who wants to stay anonymous.
an unpleasant and rather violent person.
an upstanding and law-abiding individual.
What is not romantic?
That “Jack of Spades” is in fact
a figment of the author’s imagination. a policeman who wants to stay anonymous. an unpleasant and rather violent person. an upstanding and law-abiding individual.171p
come clean about Jack’s true identity
control rumours about my past
keep such a complicated secret
stop the spread of fake information
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?
come clean about Jack’s true identity control rumours about my past keep such a complicated secret stop the spread of fake informationopgave 6Tekst 6 Wolf Hall, a review
‘then you were in for rather a surprise’ (paragraph 1)
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flew with dizzying speed through true-life events from the past.
has both a pleasantly measured tempo and a gripping narrative.
has brilliantly captured the sombre tone of the novel it is based on.
turned out to be more provocative and sensational than anticipated.
What is the surprise?
The opening episode of the BBC Two Series Wolf Hall
flew with dizzying speed through true-life events from the past. has both a pleasantly measured tempo and a gripping narrative. has brilliantly captured the sombre tone of the novel it is based on. turned out to be more provocative and sensational than anticipated.191p
He chose to adhere to the traditional way of setting the stage when
He only agreed to direct Wolf Hall if he was allowed to hire a cast of
He succeeded in directing Wolf Hall without any major mishaps
He was the most obvious choice to direct Wolf Hall because of his
Which of the following becomes clear about Peter Kosminsky in
paragraph 2?
He chose to adhere to the traditional way of setting the stage whendirecting Wolf Hall.
He only agreed to direct Wolf Hall if he was allowed to hire a cast offamous actors.
He succeeded in directing Wolf Hall without any major mishapsdespite his difficult reputation.
He was the most obvious choice to direct Wolf Hall because of hisearlier experience with realistic fiction.
‘The whisperer in question was Thomas Cromwell’ (paragraph 4)
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as ambitious
as devious
as insignificant
as thoughtless
How can Thomas Cromwell be characterised best, judging from how he is
introduced in paragraph 3?
as ambitious as devious as insignificant as thoughtless211p
His active dislike of the politics of Henry’s court was a hindrance to his
His most important talent was his instinctive understanding how to
In an age of self-interest his motives for engaging in politics were
There were no indications that he would become one of the most
What can be concluded about Thomas Cromwell from paragraph 4?
His active dislike of the politics of Henry’s court was a hindrance to hiscareer.
His most important talent was his instinctive understanding how tonavigate complex political situations.
In an age of self-interest his motives for engaging in politics weredriven by altruism.
There were no indications that he would become one of the mostimportant politicians of his time.
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Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of ze overeenkomen met de
inhoud van alinea 5 en 6.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Mark Rylance portrays Thomas Cromwell as an inscrutable man.
2 Every episode ends with a tantalizing cliffhanger.
3 The lighting as used when filming adds to the atmosphere of secrecy
and danger.
4 The series is all the more enjoyable for containing some hilarious
scenes.
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It accentuates that Cromwell was not afraid of making unsettling
It emphasises that Cromwell was an expert at ingratiating himself
It illustrates that Cromwell’s extensive knowledge of warfare had
It proves that Cromwell was well aware of the fact that he needed the
What is the purpose of the example of Cromwell meeting Henry
(paragraph 7)?
It accentuates that Cromwell was not afraid of making unsettlingremarks to those in authority.
It emphasises that Cromwell was an expert at ingratiating himselfthrough flattery.
It illustrates that Cromwell’s extensive knowledge of warfare hadearned him his career.
It proves that Cromwell was well aware of the fact that he needed thesupport of the crown.
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Besides
Furthermore
Instead
Nonetheless
Similarly
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?
Besides Furthermore Instead Nonetheless Similarlyopgave 7Tekst 7 Not by money alone
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a balance between supply and demand will lead to general prosperity.
financial stimuli are enough to get people to behave in a morally
mankind is intrinsically geared towards contributing to society’s
people will always try to get more than their fair share of resources.
What is the main point made in paragraphs 1 and 2?
Economists assume that
a balance between supply and demand will lead to general prosperity. financial stimuli are enough to get people to behave in a morallyacceptable way.
mankind is intrinsically geared towards contributing to society’sgeneral well-being.
people will always try to get more than their fair share of resources.261p
a commercial risk
a pressing dilemma
a social annoyance
an economic transaction
an ethical meltdown
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
a commercial risk a pressing dilemma a social annoyance an economic transaction an ethical meltdown271p
as ambiguous and irresponsible
as cryptic and overambitious
as restrictive and uninspired
as superfluous and counter-productive
Which of the following best summarises how the examples of incentives in
paragraphs 4 and 5 are analysed in paragraphs 6 and 7?
as ambiguous and irresponsible as cryptic and overambitious as restrictive and uninspired as superfluous and counter-productive281p
can suffice
fails to impress
is unavoidable
lacks urgency
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?
can suffice fails to impress is unavoidable lacks urgency‘much of his argument rests on the results of games played out in labs’
(alinea 10)
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Is dit gegeven al eerder in de tekst aan de orde geweest?
Zo nee, antwoord ‘Nee’. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
dit is gebeurd.
opgave 8Tekst 8 Miracle off the M5
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They advertise their unique character through their fancy names.
They are increasingly living up to visitors’ expectations.
They are intent on improving their business in rural areas.
They are located near well-known and inspiring landmarks.
They usually fail to live up to the expectations of weary travellers.
What does the writer make clear about UK motorway service areas in
paragraphs 1 and 2?
They advertise their unique character through their fancy names. They are increasingly living up to visitors’ expectations. They are intent on improving their business in rural areas. They are located near well-known and inspiring landmarks. They usually fail to live up to the expectations of weary travellers.‘This is the second production from Westmorland Ltd’ (paragraph 3)
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They build environmentally-friendly service stations across the UK.
They maximise profit by selling regional produce at motorway stops.
They succeed in making a motorway stop into a pleasurable
They transform old service stations into modern businesses.
What can be concluded about this company, judging from paragraphs
3 and 4?
They build environmentally-friendly service stations across the UK. They maximise profit by selling regional produce at motorway stops. They succeed in making a motorway stop into a pleasurableexperience.
They transform old service stations into modern businesses.321p
He appreciates the ambience of its environment and amenities.
He believes it will be attractive to a certain type of foreign traveller.
He is pleased to see it has added extra play zones for children.
He wonders whether it is capable of upholding its high standards.
What is Tim Hayward’s opinion about the service station, judging from
paragraph 7?
He appreciates the ambience of its environment and amenities. He believes it will be attractive to a certain type of foreign traveller. He is pleased to see it has added extra play zones for children. He wonders whether it is capable of upholding its high standards.‘it’s almost too much to believe’ (alinea 8)
Toch plaatst de schrijver ook wat kritische noten.
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Welke twee punten van kritiek noemt hij eerder met betrekking tot het
eten?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
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Geef van de volgende citaten aan of ze beeldspraak bevatten.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 ‘The names of UK motorway service areas are gorgeously lyrical.’
(alinea 1)
2 ‘The “Farmshop” has a butchery counter selling meat so organic,
grass-fed and humanely reared that I swear I saw a kilo of mince that
was actually smug.’ (alinea 4)
3 ‘I looked out over the manicured parkland and any reservations
evaporated.’ (alinea 8)
4 ‘As I drove on, I watched Gloucester Services diminish in the rear-view
mirror and wink out of existence.’ (alinea 10)
opgave 9Tekst 9 I write about thinking in no language at all
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enabling even young children to make use of sentence patterns.
evoking the processes needed for language comprehension.
giving the appearance of needing language to think.
providing a solid basis for abstract thinking.
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
enabling even young children to make use of sentence patterns. evoking the processes needed for language comprehension. giving the appearance of needing language to think. providing a solid basis for abstract thinking.opgave 10Tekst 10 Ama-san review
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They adhere to economically unviable methods despite needing the
They choose entertainment that complies with the strict cultural codes
They integrate long-established customs and fashions with up-to-date
They tend to be quite secretive about the mysterious rituals employed
What becomes clear about the ama in paragraphs 1 and 2?
They adhere to economically unviable methods despite needing theextra income badly.
They choose entertainment that complies with the strict cultural codesthat govern their existence.
They integrate long-established customs and fashions with up-to-dateelements.
They tend to be quite secretive about the mysterious rituals employedby their kind.
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Besides
Indeed
Instead
Still
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
Besides Indeed Instead Still381p
It cleverly uses innovative methods to capture a way of life that has
It contains some captivating images but never becomes truly involved
Its promising start is not enough to compensate for the inferior quality
Its subject matter is fascinating but this mediocre portrayal does not do
What is the writer’s final verdict about the documentary discussed in this
review?
It cleverly uses innovative methods to capture a way of life that hashardly changed through the years.
It contains some captivating images but never becomes truly involvedon a more personal level.
Its promising start is not enough to compensate for the inferior qualityof much of the footage.
Its subject matter is fascinating but this mediocre portrayal does not doit justice.
Let op: de laatste vragen van dit examen staan op de volgende pagina.
Lees bij de volgende opgaven steeds eerst de vraag voordat je de
bijbehorende tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 11Tekst 11 The new diploma
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In welke twee brieven wordt beargumenteerd dat fysiek onderwijs de
voorkeur heeft boven digitaal onderwijs?
Noteer de nummers van deze twee brieven.
‘The new diploma’ (titel)
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Staat in een van de brieven een zin die beschrijft hoe ‘het nieuwe
diploma’ eruit zou kunnen zien?
Zo nee, antwoord ‘Nee’. Zo ja, citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze
zin.
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