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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 TV: Sport
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Rugby legend changes the rules of the game
Rugby legend denies any wrongdoing
Rugby legend makes peace with his past
Rugby legend signs up with a rival team
Which of the following titles fits this text best?
Rugby legend changes the rules of the game Rugby legend denies any wrongdoing Rugby legend makes peace with his past Rugby legend signs up with a rival teamopgave 2Tekst 2 Darwin barking up the right tree
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back up
overlook
revolve around
undermine
Which of the following fits the gap the text?
back up overlook revolve around undermineopgave 3Tekst 3 Is the human brain like a computer?
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eufemisme
opsomming
personificatie
Welk stijlmiddel heeft de schrijver van deze brief ingezet om zijn punt te
maken?
eufemisme opsomming personificatie41p
The computer does actually formulate an answer while claiming to be
The computer is aware it lacks the ability to solve a particular problem
The computer is unwilling to answer a question though that conflicts
Which of the following describes the paradox presented in this letter?
The computer does actually formulate an answer while claiming to beunable to do so.
The computer is aware it lacks the ability to solve a particular problembut refuses to admit that.
The computer is unwilling to answer a question though that conflictswith what it is programmed to do.
opgave 4Tekst 4 Anger anxiety
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Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of ze overeenkomen met de
inhoud van de tekst.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Boosheid dreigt onterecht negatief afgeschilderd te worden.
2 De oudere generatie is boos over de passiviteit van jongeren.
3 Social media maken jongeren bozer dan goed voor ze is.
4 Boosheid tonen in het verkeer vergroot de verkeersveiligheid.
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All that is required: some patience.
Anger management is overrated.
Angry? Don’t make me laugh.
Not less anger but better anger.
Silence speaks louder than rage.
Which of the following fits the gap at the end of the text?
All that is required: some patience. Anger management is overrated. Angry? Don’t make me laugh. Not less anger but better anger. Silence speaks louder than rage.71p
Vat kort samen welke belangrijke functie van woede de schrijver in alinea
3 tot en met 5 noemt.
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
opgave 5Tekst 5 Make Your Home Among Strangers
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Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of ze overeenkomen met de
inhoud van dit fragment.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Toen de ik-figuur jong was, waren de kanalen in haar woonplaats nog
vrij van verstikkende algengroei.
2 De ik-figuur is al enige tijd betrokken bij onderzoek naar koraalriffen.
3 De ik-figuur geeft leiding aan een groep vrijwilligers om
milieuvervuiling tegen te gaan.
4 De zus van de ik-figuur zorgde slecht voor de hamster die ze van
school moest verzorgen.
5 De moeder van de ik-figuur deed er alles aan om te zorgen dat haar
dochter ging studeren.
6 De moeder van de ik-figuur had artistieke ambities.
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in anger
in misery
with detachment
with pride
Which of the following best reflects how the narrator looks back on her
parents’ polluting activities?
in anger in misery with detachment with prideopgave 6Tekst 6 Basic income: a good idea?
“What would you do if somebody gave you a few hundred pounds each
month to spend on whatever you wanted?” (alinea 1)
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Worden er in de tekst concrete voorbeelden genoemd van wat mensen in
zo’n geval hebben gedaan?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin
waarin deze voorbeelden genoemd worden.
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analyse
appreciate
disconnect
exploit
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
analyse appreciate disconnect exploitTwee van de onderstaande zinnen (a, b, c, of d) zijn uit de tekst
weggelaten (zie 12-1 en 12-2 in de tekst).
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Geef bij elke plaats aan welke zin daar hoort.
Noteer de letter van de zin achter het nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven twee zinnen over.
a Fear, therefore, is necessary.
b However, social stability is irrelevant as long as the economy thrives.
c Implementing it will hardly affect people’s daily lives.
d It forces us to rethink an economic framework that has governed our
lives for generations.
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to discuss the concept of a basic income from a historical perspective
to outline the argument that runs counter to the idea of a basic income
to report on earlier experiments with introducing a basic income
to support the writer’s opinion on providing a basic income
What is the main function of paragraph 4?
to discuss the concept of a basic income from a historical perspective to outline the argument that runs counter to the idea of a basic income to report on earlier experiments with introducing a basic income to support the writer’s opinion on providing a basic income“It is blasphemous and unthinkable.” (paragraph 5)
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“the threat of starvation, homelessness and poverty” (paragraph 4)
“an economic system based on trust and mutual aid” (paragraph 5)
“mandatory wage labour” (paragraph 5)
“a collapsing economic system on a smoking planet” (paragraph 5)
Which of the following does ‘It’ in this quotation refer to?
“the threat of starvation, homelessness and poverty” (paragraph 4) “an economic system based on trust and mutual aid” (paragraph 5) “mandatory wage labour” (paragraph 5) “a collapsing economic system on a smoking planet” (paragraph 5)opgave 7Tekst 7 Monster fatberg goes on display at London Museum
“So why would a museum put a rancid piece of grease and diapers on
display?” (paragraph 2)
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to counter developments that make living in London less comfortable
to persuade a wider audience to visit the museum in London
to present an authentic picture of what living in London involves
to replace an earlier exhibition about living in 19th-century London
What is the answer to this question, judging from paragraph 2?
to counter developments that make living in London less comfortable to persuade a wider audience to visit the museum in London to present an authentic picture of what living in London involves to replace an earlier exhibition about living in 19th-century London161p
Chunks of waste matter broke off spontaneously and floated out to
Getting a piece of the sewer gunk on display is harder than you might
The rubbish heap became so big that the museum felt obliged to do
Unfortunately, the sewer workers did not manage to clean out all the
Which of the following sentences fits the gap in paragraph 3?
Chunks of waste matter broke off spontaneously and floated out toopen water
Getting a piece of the sewer gunk on display is harder than you mightthink
The rubbish heap became so big that the museum felt obliged to dosomething about it
Unfortunately, the sewer workers did not manage to clean out all thewaste
“the museum chose to dry it” (alinea 4)
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In welke zin verderop in de tekst wordt nog een andere methode genoemd
om het materiaal te conserveren?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
“it’s the gift that keeps on giving” (paragraph 4)
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as annoyed
as hopeful
as playful
as surprised
How can the tone of this remark best be characterised?
as annoyed as hopeful as playful as surprised191p
He admits he is uncertain whether it is safe to exhibit the piece of the
He doubts whether the piece of the fatberg will be stored for long once
He is excited about being responsible for the piece of the fatberg in
He wants to take the piece of the fatberg out of the collection because
What becomes clear about Andy Holbrook from paragraph 5?
He admits he is uncertain whether it is safe to exhibit the piece of thefatberg.
He doubts whether the piece of the fatberg will be stored for long oncethe exhibition is over.
He is excited about being responsible for the piece of the fatberg inthe museum.
He wants to take the piece of the fatberg out of the collection becauseit is falling apart.
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Be that as it may
For this reason
In a like manner
What is more
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
Be that as it may For this reason In a like manner What is more“don’t feed the fatberg” (paragraph 7)
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Be ready to exterminate flies and other harmful insects.
Burden the waste disposal system as little as possible.
Only rely on water from approved sources.
Punish people who are unnecessarily wasteful.
What is meant by this remark?
Be ready to exterminate flies and other harmful insects. Burden the waste disposal system as little as possible. Only rely on water from approved sources. Punish people who are unnecessarily wasteful.“Monster fatberg goes on display at London Museum” (titel)
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Geef van de volgende citaten uit de tekst aan of ze een synoniem zijn
voor ‘Monster fatberg’.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 “a much more recent villain” (alinea 1)
2 “the lipid-curious” (alinea 1)
3 “the Whitechapel behemoth” (alinea 3)
4 “Irish bog butter” (alinea 6)
opgave 8Tekst 8 Find fun where you least expect it
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most professional entertainers are intolerably superficial.
programmes intended to boost collegiality are harmful.
staying civil to uninteresting people is very challenging.
trying to make dull undertakings more pleasant is futile.
What is the main point Oliver Burkeman makes in paragraph 1?
He thinks that
most professional entertainers are intolerably superficial. programmes intended to boost collegiality are harmful. staying civil to uninteresting people is very challenging. trying to make dull undertakings more pleasant is futile.241p
“dispute the cringeworthiness of this enforced jollity”
“the way to relieve life's tedium is to escape from it”
“dragging his four-year-old daughter through a crowded shopping mall”
“creatively exploiting its limitations”
Which of the following phrases from paragraph 2 means roughly the same
as “grappling with its built-in constraints” (paragraph 2)?
“dispute the cringeworthiness of this enforced jollity” “the way to relieve life's tedium is to escape from it” “dragging his four-year-old daughter through a crowded shopping mall” “creatively exploiting its limitations”251p
Games are more engaging if they are demanding.
Good games help people forget their troubles.
Most games follow a rather predictable pattern.
Simple games can be as enjoyable as complex ones.
What is the main point made in paragraphs 2 and 3?
Games are more engaging if they are demanding. Good games help people forget their troubles. Most games follow a rather predictable pattern. Simple games can be as enjoyable as complex ones.261p
Alter the way you look at things and they can become more enjoyable.
Boredom often seems to precede a period of increased creativity.
If you are not enjoying yourself, tasks are not worth doing.
Winning is only the half of it. The pleasure you get is from the other
Which of the following statements is in line with paragraph 4?
Alter the way you look at things and they can become more enjoyable. Boredom often seems to precede a period of increased creativity. If you are not enjoying yourself, tasks are not worth doing. Winning is only the half of it. The pleasure you get is from the otherhalf.
opgave 9Tekst 9 On the Record, with Leonie Cooper
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cheap
high-tech
intimate
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
cheap high-tech intimate“testosterone-heavy” (alinea 2)
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Hoe wordt deze beschrijving verderop in de tekst met andere woorden
herhaald?
Citeer deze beschrijving.
Let op: als je meer citeert dan gevraagd wordt, krijg je geen scorepunt.
“Hello, sexism.” (paragraph 3)
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cannot handle the rough dancing.
has not heard of the band before.
must be a country and western fan.
should be flattered by his attention.
Why does Leonie make this comment?
‘Patronising Gig Bloke’ assumes that she
cannot handle the rough dancing. has not heard of the band before. must be a country and western fan. should be flattered by his attention.301p
to analyse misconceptions about the average female rock fan
to make clear that Leonie is an experienced concert-goer
to mock prejudices about male visitors of music festivals
What is the main function of paragraph 4?
to analyse misconceptions about the average female rock fan to make clear that Leonie is an experienced concert-goer to mock prejudices about male visitors of music festivals311p
as compassionate
as reasonable
as sneering
as upset
How can the tone of the last sentence be characterised?
as compassionate as reasonable as sneering as upsetopgave 10Tekst 10 Star power
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appeared to underestimate
failed to address
managed to reinforce
seemed to deflect
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
appeared to underestimate failed to address managed to reinforce seemed to deflect331p
to illustrate the differences between the various celebrity homeware
to make clear that many celebrities have put their names on a
to ridicule celebrities who have tried to design their own homeware
to stress that most of the celebrity homeware ranges are overpriced
What is the main function of paragraph 2?
to illustrate the differences between the various celebrity homewareranges
to make clear that many celebrities have put their names on ahomeware range
to ridicule celebrities who have tried to design their own homewarerange
to stress that most of the celebrity homeware ranges are overpricedand of low quality
341p
all the same
from now on
under the circumstances
what’s more
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
all the same from now on under the circumstances what’s more351p
People are easily fooled by outward appearances.
People like spending money on glamour and luxury.
People should stick to their own area of expertise.
People tend to overestimate the value of good design.
People with proper qualifications are often overlooked.
What is the example of Kate Moss in paragraph 3 meant to make clear?
People are easily fooled by outward appearances. People like spending money on glamour and luxury. People should stick to their own area of expertise. People tend to overestimate the value of good design. People with proper qualifications are often overlooked.“To do anything properly, you have to do it with integrity.” (alinea 4)
361p
Welke beroemdheid wordt als goed voorbeeld hiervan genoemd door de
schrijfster?
Noteer de naam van deze persoon.
opgave 11Tekst 11 Film: Patti Cake$
371p
Geef van de volgende aspecten van de film Patti Cake$ aan of ze positief
worden besproken in dit artikel.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 de amusementswaarde
2 de actrice die de hoofdrol speelt
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pretty negative
quite offensive
rather complex
utterly predictable
Which of the following fits the gap in the text?
pretty negative quite offensive rather complex utterly predictableopgave 12Tekst 12 Awkward times ahead for Prince Charles. Veronica Wadley, former editor
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Since
Unless
While
Which of the following fits the gap in the text?
Since Unless While401p
Gender discrimination
Majestic mistake
Public offence
Royal embarrassment
Wicked aristocrat
Which of the following titles best fits this article?
Gender discrimination Majestic mistake Public offence Royal embarrassment Wicked aristocratLees bij de volgende opgave eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende
tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 13Tekst 13 City A.M. film reviews
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Welke film is volgens deze recensies de minst geslaagde in zijn soort?
Noteer de titel van deze film.
Bronvermelding
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