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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 Water, water everywhere…
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Customers should always be given the option of ordering tap water in
Environmentalists should try to get more restaurants to serve tap
People who order bottled water in restaurants should be persuaded to
Restaurant owners should not be allowed to ask payment for serving
What is the main point made in this letter?
Customers should always be given the option of ordering tap water inrestaurants.
Environmentalists should try to get more restaurants to serve tapwater instead of bottled water.
People who order bottled water in restaurants should be persuaded toswitch to tap water.
Restaurant owners should not be allowed to ask payment for servingtap water.
opgave 2Tekst 2 Glowing strings in New Zealand caves
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Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of deze overeenkomen met de
inhoud van de tekst.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Sinds de Waitomo-grotten kunstmatig verlicht worden hebben ze zich
ontwikkeld tot een populaire toeristenattractie.
2 De insecten die zich gevestigd hebben in de Waitomo-grotten zijn een
soort waar nog geen wetenschappelijk onderzoek naar gedaan is.
3 De draden worden verlicht om prooi te lokken.
4 Het nest breekt af als er te veel larven tegelijk uitkomen.
5 De glimwormen worden met uitsterven bedreigd als gevolg van het
broeikaseffect.
opgave 3Tekst 3 If you are plagued by rats, …
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dismayed
excited
relieved
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
dismayed excited relieved41p
Besides
For example
Nevertheless
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
Besides For example Nevertheless51p
challenge
doubt
ignore
overestimate
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
challenge doubt ignore overestimate‘If you are plagued by rats, think twice about getting a cat’ (titel)
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Welke twee redenen die ervoor zorgen dat mensen onterecht denken dat
katten goede rattenvangers zijn, worden in de tekst genoemd?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
opgave 4Tekst 4 For cybersecurity, listen to this 11-year-old
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He prefers solving cybersecurity problems to playing games.
He proved to be very skilled at cybersecurity at a young age.
He taught his father how to fix complicated cybersecurity issues.
He uses his cybersecurity skills to develop and market products.
What is the main point made about Reuben Paul in paragraph 2?
He prefers solving cybersecurity problems to playing games. He proved to be very skilled at cybersecurity at a young age. He taught his father how to fix complicated cybersecurity issues. He uses his cybersecurity skills to develop and market products.81p
It can open up families to an unwanted intrusion.
It encourages parents to leave children unsupervised.
It interferes with other technology used in the home.
It tends to malfunction when not switched off in time.
Why does Reuben think that a teddy bear like “Bob” is ‘a risk in the so-
called smart home’ (paragraph 3)?
It can open up families to an unwanted intrusion. It encourages parents to leave children unsupervised. It interferes with other technology used in the home. It tends to malfunction when not switched off in time.91p
complacency
panic
reflection
regret
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
complacency panic reflection regret‘Reuben’s counsel is in high demand and he travels so much that he’s on
his third passport.’ (alinea 5)
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Uit welke alinea blijkt voor het eerst dat hij wereldwijd zijn kennis deelt?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
‘“But first I have to pass the sixth grade.”’ (paragraph 5)
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explain why Reuben needs to plan ahead.
question whether Reuben will achieve his goals.
show how little is expected of Reuben.
stress the fact that Reuben is still young.
What is the writer’s aim in quoting this sentence?
He wants to
explain why Reuben needs to plan ahead. question whether Reuben will achieve his goals. show how little is expected of Reuben. stress the fact that Reuben is still young.opgave 5Tekst 5 Stone-stacking: cool or cruel?
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An overly emotional protest against stone-stacking will achieve
Many people consider the practice of stone-stacking to be an
Some people think that it is futile and trivial to worry about stone-
Stone-stackers are reluctant to admit that their hobby can offend
What idea does the sentence ‘Let’s focus on plastic in the oceans,
people!’ (paragraph 1) illustrate?
An overly emotional protest against stone-stacking will achievenothing.
Many people consider the practice of stone-stacking to be aninalienable right.
Some people think that it is futile and trivial to worry about stone-stacking.
Stone-stackers are reluctant to admit that their hobby can offendothers.
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It further elaborates on the negative aspects of stone-stacking.
It outlines the various uses of and reasons for stone-stacking.
It puts the topic of stone-stacking in a global perspective.
It questions whether arguments against stone-stacking are valid.
Which of the following characterises paragraph 2?
It further elaborates on the negative aspects of stone-stacking. It outlines the various uses of and reasons for stone-stacking. It puts the topic of stone-stacking in a global perspective. It questions whether arguments against stone-stacking are valid.141p
They are concerned about the extinction of some birds and insects.
They do not care that their activities damage valuable ecosystems.
They have a preference for building stacks in remote natural areas.
They may disturb habitats of animals without even being aware of it.
Which of the following becomes clear about stone-stackers from
paragraph 5?
They are concerned about the extinction of some birds and insects. They do not care that their activities damage valuable ecosystems. They have a preference for building stacks in remote natural areas. They may disturb habitats of animals without even being aware of it.151p
Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of deze overeenkomen met de
inhoud van alinea 6.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Het is mogelijk dat stenen uit een archeologische vindplaats zijn
weggehaald om te stapelen.
2 ‘Historic England’ wil dat het stapelen van stenen verboden gaat
worden.
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to give examples of activities that are comparable to stone-stacking
to make clear why stone-stacking has become such a popular activity
to stress that some disagree with Hourston’s views on stonestacking
to suggest localities in which stonestacking is an acceptable pastime
What is the purpose of paragraph 7?
to give examples of activities that are comparable to stone-stacking to make clear why stone-stacking has become such a popular activity to stress that some disagree with Hourston’s views on stonestacking to suggest localities in which stonestacking is an acceptable pastime171p
and right they are
but we need both
so expect change
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 8?
and right they are but we need both so expect changeopgave 6Tekst 6 Fact-checking website’s role brings new attacks
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A blessing in disguise
Appearances deceive
Secrecy is necessary
So far so good
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
A blessing in disguise Appearances deceive Secrecy is necessary So far so good191p
It has a growing impact.
It has questionable standards.
It is funded by black money.
It is politically motivated.
What is the point made about the website Snopes in paragraph 3?
It has a growing impact. It has questionable standards. It is funded by black money. It is politically motivated.Drie van de onderstaande zinsdelen (a, b, c of d) zijn weggelaten uit de
tekst (zie 20-1, 20-2 en 20-3).
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Geef bij elke plaats aan welk zinsdeel daar hoort.
Noteer de letter van het zinsdeel achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijft een zinsdeel over.
a and nobody seems to blame Snopes for that
b but at Snopes they have learned to grow a thick skin
c so they don’t know what to believe
d which was easily verifiable
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confidential
modest
playful
straightforward
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
confidential modest playful straightforward221p
critical
doubtful
indifferent
sympathetic
Judging from the text as a whole, what is the writer’s attitude towards
Snopes?
critical doubtful indifferent sympatheticopgave 7Tekst 7 Plastic fantastic?
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He has been investigating the use of plastic for many years now.
He has doubts about the impact of plastic on the environment.
He is developing economical methods for manufacturing plastic.
He sees plastic as a material that has a lot of potential.
What becomes clear about Dr Vasudevan from paragraph 1?
He has been investigating the use of plastic for many years now. He has doubts about the impact of plastic on the environment. He is developing economical methods for manufacturing plastic. He sees plastic as a material that has a lot of potential.241p
He believes the material is here to stay and should be accepted as a
He dislikes how tons of the material unnecessarily end up being
He feels that the material is unfairly blamed for all sorts of pollution
He is convinced we have left it too late to try and ban the use of the
He thinks the material is of vital importance for vulnerable population
Why did Dr Vasudevan start looking at new uses for plastic, according to
paragraph 2?
He believes the material is here to stay and should be accepted as afact of life.
He dislikes how tons of the material unnecessarily end up beingdumped.
He feels that the material is unfairly blamed for all sorts of pollutionissues.
He is convinced we have left it too late to try and ban the use of thematerial.
He thinks the material is of vital importance for vulnerable populationgroups.
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After all
And so
Likewise
Meanwhile
Nevertheless
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
After all And so Likewise Meanwhile Nevertheless262p
Geef van de volgende beweringen aan of deze overeenkomen met de
inhoud van alinea’s 3 en 4.
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Dr Vasudevan deed per ongeluk een revolutionaire ontdekking.
2 Dr Vasudevan mengt plastic met materiaal dat vergelijkbare
eigenschappen heeft.
3 De techniek die door Dr Vasudevan is ontwikkeld, levert een wegdek
op dat langer meegaat dan een wegdek van gewoon asfalt.
4 Wegen die zijn gemaakt van het materiaal dat ontwikkeld is door
Dr Vasudevan kunnen goed tegen grote temperatuurschommelingen.
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It is of limited use considering the fact that processing the plastic is
It is promising provided that the process is improved.
It is unlikely to become successful given the sophisticated equipment
It is unrivalled in its simplicity and economic efficiency.
Which statement about Dr Vasudevan’s technology would both Almitra
Patel (paragraph 5) and Dr Noreen Thomas (paragraph 6) agree with?
It is of limited use considering the fact that processing the plastic isquite a dirty process.
It is promising provided that the process is improved. It is unlikely to become successful given the sophisticated equipmentneeded for it.
It is unrivalled in its simplicity and economic efficiency.281p
as cautious
as critical
as grateful
as optimistic
as worried
How can paragraph 7 best be characterised?
as cautious as critical as grateful as optimistic as worried‘seeing plastic as the enemy’ (alinea 7)
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In welke alinea wordt plastic voor het eerst negatief aangeduid?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
opgave 8Tekst 8 Parents and teen drinking
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ignores
reinforces
undermines
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
ignores reinforces undermines311p
It emphasises the social relevance of Richard Mattick’s research.
It explains why people participated in Richard Mattick’s research.
It outlines the method and outcome of Richard Mattick’s research.
It questions the data gathered for Richard Mattick’s research.
Which of the following characterises paragraph 3?
It emphasises the social relevance of Richard Mattick’s research. It explains why people participated in Richard Mattick’s research. It outlines the method and outcome of Richard Mattick’s research. It questions the data gathered for Richard Mattick’s research.321p
are to blame for the loose drinking habits of the present generation.
can pressure politicians into prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors.
know that their own alcohol intake affects their offspring’s behaviour.
should refrain from offering alcohol to their under-aged offspring.
What does Richard Mattick want to make clear in paragraph 4?
He believes parents
are to blame for the loose drinking habits of the present generation. can pressure politicians into prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors. know that their own alcohol intake affects their offspring’s behaviour. should refrain from offering alcohol to their under-aged offspring.331p
They contradict the point made in paragraph 5.
They further explore the point made in paragraph 5.
They offer historical perspectives on the point made in paragraph 5.
They present anecdotal evidence for the point made in paragraph 5.
How do paragraphs 6 and 7 relate to paragraph 5?
They contradict the point made in paragraph 5. They further explore the point made in paragraph 5. They offer historical perspectives on the point made in paragraph 5. They present anecdotal evidence for the point made in paragraph 5.‘the continental approach’ (alinea 6)
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In welke zin wordt voor het eerst duidelijk wat deze aanpak inhoudt?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 9Tekst 9 £36k therapy igloos…for young offenders
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as a fitting solution to the problem of lack of safe spaces in prisons
as comfortable places that are designed for undisturbed conversation
as devices specially adapted to the needs of hardened criminals
as superior alternatives for more customary rehabilitation treatments
How are therapy igloos described in paragraph 1?
as a fitting solution to the problem of lack of safe spaces in prisons as comfortable places that are designed for undisturbed conversation as devices specially adapted to the needs of hardened criminals as superior alternatives for more customary rehabilitation treatments361p
are championed by prison staff
get the thumbs up from politicians
push the wrong buttons for inmates
raise eyebrows among critics
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
are championed by prison staff get the thumbs up from politicians push the wrong buttons for inmates raise eyebrows among criticsIn alinea 2 tot en met 4 komen de volgende (groepen van) personen
langs:
1 Tory MP Andrew Rosindell (alinea 2)
2 Some prison workers (alinea 3)
3 A Prison Service spokesman (alinea 4)
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Geef van elke persoon/groep van personen aan welke uitspraak het best
bij hem of hen past.
Noteer de letter van de uitspraak achter het nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven twee uitspraken over.
a Available funds need to be directed elsewhere.
b Criminals are not entitled to such luxury.
c Offenders deserve the best possible care, no matter the costs.
d The prison could expect considerable financial cutbacks.
e The prison has sound reasons to continue its present policy.
opgave 10Tekst 10 The timeless beauty in Shakespeare’s language
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It is necessary to modernise Shakespeare’s plays to make them
People these days find it difficult to enjoy Shakespeare’s plays
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is undoubtedly one of the best plays
The quality of the theatre experience is compromised if Shakespeare’s
What is the point made by Carol Morgan in this letter?
It is necessary to modernise Shakespeare’s plays to make themattractive to theatre goers.
People these days find it difficult to enjoy Shakespeare’s playsbecause they are too long.
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is undoubtedly one of the best playsever written.
The quality of the theatre experience is compromised if Shakespeare’splays are rephrased.
opgave 11Tekst 11 Fried chicken heaven
‘These articles celebrating fried chicken and short ribs’ (paragraph 2)
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as approving
as carefree
as critical
as hesitant
How can the writer’s attitude towards these articles be characterised?
as approving as carefree as critical as hesitantLees bij de volgende opgave eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende
tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 12Tekst 12 How air conditioning changed the world
In deze tekst komen de volgende onderwerpen aan bod, maar niet in
deze volgorde:
a de nadelen van de moderne airco
b de veranderingen die door de moderne airco mogelijk werden
c de verwachtingen voor de toekomst van de moderne airco
d het ontstaan van de moderne airco
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Geef van elk van deze onderwerpen (a, b, c en d) aan bij welke alinea dit
onderwerp begint.
Noteer het nummer van de alinea achter elke letter op het antwoordblad.
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