Eindexamen engels havo 2000, tijdvak 2

What are paragraphs 1 and 2 meant to make clear? A Many women are easily impressed by well-written poetry. B Parents should stimulate their children to read poetry at an early age. C Poetry can have a powerful effect on people. D Poets are often not as handsome as one might expect. E The deeper meaning of poems is often hard to understand. ‘Now lawyers and other executive types have also adopted this train of thought.’ (lines 26–27)

To what end, according to paragraphs 3 and 4? A To help promote their firm’s image. B To improve relationships among staff members. C To increase their employees’ cultural awareness. D To make their staff feel and perform better. E To try and make boring routine jobs more attractive. ‘Top London law firm … to give its staff lessons’ (regel 30–32).

Which of the following statements is in line with paragraphs 8–9? A Fewer and fewer people appreciate Shakespeare’s poetry. B Poetry can come in handy in several situations in daily life. C Shakespeare is enjoying greater popularity than ever. D Writing poetry has always been and will always be an elitist activity. ‘In this stressful day and age, people are finding poetry in the most unexpected places.’ (linker bovenhoek tekst)

Waar was poëzie volgens Stephanie Theobald al te vinden toen dit artikel verscheen? Noteer het juiste nummer/de juiste nummers. 1 In ‘a box of Swiss chocolates’ (regel 20). 2 In ‘dentists’ and doctors’ surgeries’ (regel 56). 3 In de Londense ‘Underground’ (regel 59). 4 In ‘high-decibel nightclubs’ (regel 96).

What is the main point the writer wants to put across in paragraphs 4 and 5 about ‘Gun-control advocates’? A Their main aim is to discredit gun defenders. B They are very alert to the dangers surrounding children. C They consider themselves morally superior to gun defenders. ‘Peaceable … warmongers.’ (regel 21–23)

What is to be concluded about the writer from paragraphs 6 and 7? A Her position on gun control has changed. B Her views are based on feelings rather than common sense. C She cares more about children than this text suggests. D She is against gun control. ‘according to research by John R. Lott Jr. … laws’ (regel 33–37)

What difference between men and women does paragraph 3 focus on? The difference in A career prospects within organisations. B readiness to join large organisations. C the kind of voluntary work they get involved in. D willingness to do voluntary work. ‘it would be hard to conjure up a male version of the above list’ (regel 27–29). Hieronder staan drie mogelijke verklaringen voor deze uitspraak.

Geef voor elk van deze verklaringen aan of hij kan worden afgeleid uit de woorden van Carla Lane.Antwoord “Ja” of “Nee”. Baseer je antwoord op alinea 4 en 5. 1 Mannen zijn van oudsher gericht op het jagen op dieren. 2 Vrouwen houden niet van spectaculaire acties. 3 Vrouwen zijn gewend te zorgen en zetten zich daarom in voor het lot van dieren.

Which of the following sentences could be used to conclude paragraph 9? A After all, the choice between good and bad animal activists is irrelevant. B Animal welfare is an issue which concerns the human race deeply and should thus come first. C Even if priorities differ, the instinct to care is always the same, and is always good. D It is a truth universally acknowledged that animals were created to serve mankind.

What is the main function of the questions in paragraph 10? A To criticise the fanaticism of some women animal rights activists. B To illustrate the extraordinary involvement of some female animal welfare campaigners. C To make clear how badly animals are treated for commercial reasons. D To ridicule the indifference of the average animal lover.

How does the writer introduce the article in paragraph 1? A By expressing dissatisfaction with the British Parliament’s decision to ignore EU guidelines. B By showing regret at attempts to do away with some typically British traditions. C By speculating how many British people still support the policy of the Government. D By wondering what plans the British Parliament has in store for meddling in people’s lives.

From the writer’s point of view, which of the following phrases from paragraph 2 should not be taken literally? A ‘He has done nothing immoral’ (lines 21–22). B ‘belongs to no privileged minority’ (lines 22–23). C ‘His inexcusable crime’ (line 26). D ‘accepting what, by modern standards, is an early death’ (lines 28–30).

Welke twee van de volgende uitspraken vertegenwoordigen de mening van de schrijver, gelet op alinea 3 tot en met 5? Noem de nummers van deze twee uitspraken. 1 Het is de vraag of het bedrag klopt dat de NHS kwijt zou zijn aan de behandeling van rokers. 2 Roken is minder schadelijk voor de gezondheid dan deskundigen beweren. 3 Vlees eten en autorijden zijn verwerpelijker dan roken. 4 Rokers moeten beter worden voorgelicht over de gevaren van het roken. 5 Een verbod op tabaksreclame is strijdig met een beginsel van de vrije handel. 6 Een verbod op tabaksverkoop zal leiden tot zwarte-markthandel in rookartikelen.

What is the main point made in paragraph 7? A Smoking has a much longer tradition than other habits that are often considered unhealthy. B Society suffers less from smokers than from addicts to other forms of relaxation. C The use of tobacco can have several benefits and causes relatively little harm. D Tobacco is not as powerful as some other drugs, but has much the same effect on the brain.

What is the main aim of this article? A To entertain the reader with anecdotes about the Government’s anti-smoking policy. B To inform the reader about the position of Britain’s Parliament within the EU. C To make readers aware that the NHS has misinformed them about the effects of smoking. D To speak out against politicians denying people’s right to smoke. E To warn that Parliament is obviously testing the limits of its power.