Eindexamen engels vmbo gl/tl 2017, tijdvak 2

Wat is het doel van deze tekst?

mensen adviseren om kringlooppapier te gebruiken als ze willen

printen

mensen amuseren met verrassende feiten over de productie van

papier

mensen informeren over de technieken die gebruikt worden om papier

te maken

mensen overtuigen dat papier op een verantwoorde wijze wordt

geproduceerd

mensen waarschuwen dat overmatig papiergebruik schadelijk is voor

het milieu

Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen over de laarzen aan of deze

juist of onjuist is.

Omcirkel achter elk nummer ‘juist’ of ‘onjuist’ in de uitwerkbijlage.

1 De voering kan eruit gehaald worden.

2 Ze zijn verkrijgbaar in groen of bruin.

3 Ze zijn bedoeld voor kinderen die nog naar de basisschool gaan.

4 Je kunt het volledige aankoopbedrag terugkrijgen als je ze toch niet

wilt.

Why was a cat brought to live at Downing Street, according to the text?

to boost the popularity of David Cameron

to get rid of vermin on the premises

to honour a tradition that started last century

to promote a publication about David Cameron

to support a campaign for animal shelters

How can the tone of this article be characterised?

as amazed

as concerned

as light-hearted

as serious

Kies bij in alinea 2 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

Consequently

However

Likewise

Moreover

‘Those who waited longer … made the better decision,’ (paragraph 3)

Why?

They became financially independent.

They felt better about the rewards.

They learned how to deal with stress.

They understood the goals of the test.

They were generally respected more.

Kies bij in alinea 1 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

confidence

courage

effort

profit

What is the function of paragraph 2?

to explain why many actresses eventually go for plastic surgery

to give examples of products promoted by the movie industry

to make clear how much of a movie star’s appearance is artificial

to make fun of the looks of over-the-top Hollywood celebrities

What becomes clear about Emma from paragraph 3?

She is ashamed to admit she is quite superstitious.

She is at her best when the unexpected happens.

She is prepared for all sort of unforeseen circumstances.

She is used to being helped by professional beauticians.

Kies bij in alinea 4 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

like being photographed

make use of social media

take herself too seriously

talk about her private life

What can be concluded about Emma from paragraph 5?

She believes men are too focused on beauty.

She blames the media for promoting unrealistic looks.

She hopes celebrities will encourage healthy lifestyles.

She thinks women are their own worst critics.

What is the main point made in paragraph 6?

Emma is afraid of tripping and falling in public.

Emma only asks advice from people she knows.

Emma’s fans can sometimes act very immaturely.

Emma’s friends help her to stay down-to-earth.

Tekst 6 is een interview met avonturier Jason Lewis.

Bepaal voor 1 tot en met 6 welke vraag erbij hoort.

Noteer achter elk nummer in de uitwerkbijlage de letter van de vraag.

Kies uit:

a How did you determine where to travel next?

b How did you keep the expedition going?

c What are your plans for the future?

d What did it mean to you to travel only by human power?

e What inspired you to travel around the world?

f What motivated you to complete the challenge?

g What was the hardest part of the expedition?

‘Campaigners last night rallied round to vent their fury’ (paragraph 1)

What are they angry about?

the EU introducing laws that influence people’s way of life

the extra tax on electrical devices EU citizens will have to pay

the fact that new EU regulations will harm the environment

the unfair European competition British shop owners face

In welke van de volgende zinnen uit alinea 2 wordt uitgelegd waarom

sommige apparaten niet vallen onder de nieuwe regelgeving?

‘Dozens of other everyday appliances could have the power sucked

out of them too.’

‘What’s more, some could be scrapped altogether if new rules around

climate change are brought in.’

‘Meat slicers and popcorn machines are to be spared the chop as they

are ‘niche markets’.’

‘Mixers, rice cookers, blenders and deep fat fryers, however, are also

under threat.’

Welke twee woorden uit alinea 3 vatten samen wat Louise Bours vindt

van de nieuwe Europese plannen?

‘high-wattage devices are often more energy efficient than what they’ll be

replaced with.’ (paragraph 4)

Which person in the text uses a similar argument?

Louise Bours (paragraph 3)

Gunther Oettinger (paragraph 5)

Benny Peiser (paragraph 6)

Kies bij in alinea 6 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

Likewise

On the other hand

On top of that

Therefore

Which of the following slogans fits the opinion of the Daily Express

according to paragraph 7?

Britain and the EU should form a united front.

Britain can solve major European problems.

Britain needs the EU more than the EU needs Britain.

Britain should withdraw from the EU.

‘US teacher John Hunter found global recognition’ (inleiding)

Vanaf welke alinea wordt er in de tekst hierop ingegaan?

‘gave me the creative freedom I needed.’ (first paragraph)

Of what problem was this creative freedom a result?

There was little hope the children would get good results.

There was no management supervising the teachers.

There were hardly any ready-made school materials available.

There were no school programmes teachers had to follow.

‘The rules state that I can do nothing to interfere.’ (alinea 2)

Welke zin uit alinea 3, 4 of 5 maakt dit nog eens duidelijk?

What is one of the points made in paragraph 3?

Children who misbehave in the game misbehave in real life as well.

In the end, most people prefer doing good things over being bad.

Obviously, the acts of evil people can have serious consequences.

The outcome of the game depends on the person who is in charge.

Kies bij in alinea 4 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

For example

In spite of this

What’s more

‘they don’t always know how not to do it.’ (final sentence)

What does this remark imply?

Army officers find it hard to admit they have lost.

For some it is easier to fight than to maintain peace.

Politicians and children have a lot in common.

Which of the following problems is described in paragraph 1?

the costs of parking in Sheringham

the increasing shortage of coins

the lack of parking spaces

the practical use of a parking meter

‘it could even be unsafe for wheelchair users’ (alinea 2)

In welke zin verderop in de tekst wordt uitgelegd waarom?

Why did North Norfolk Council place new parking meters?

They wanted to

ask payment from all the users of the parking facilities.

have the best machines that were available at the time.

make parking easier for people with a physical disability.

How does the writer introduce the topic of pampering dogs in

paragraph 1?

by emphasising how popular this is

by giving an example of this practice

by ridiculing the owners who do this

by showing the effect this has on dogs

What becomes clear about Mexico from paragraph 2?

It has become trendy there to organise parties for singles and their

dogs.

Many of the rich there like to buy things for their dogs to show off their

wealth.

People there tend to feel guilty if they fail to buy quality products for

their dogs.

Spending money on luxury items for dogs is no longer exceptional

there.

Kies bij in alinea 3 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

Consequently

Moreover

Still

Therefore

‘they have the resources to give a lot of care to a pet.’ (laatste zin)

Van welke zin eerder in de tekst is dit een herhaling?

What is Girl Heart Boy: Rumour Has It?

a magazine for teenagers

a research report

a social media platform

a work of fiction

Geef van elk van de volgende aspecten aan of deze voor ouders een

reden is om de vriend(in) van hun kind af te keuren.

1 een slecht imago hebben

2 uit een kansarme wijk komen

What becomes clear about the art contest organised by the Humane

Society of the United States (HSUS)?

It is meant to raise money for animal shelters.

It is only for paintings that are made without brushes.

It is open to work made by both humans and animals.

It is the first art contest ever won by a chimpanzee.

What do the animals mentioned in paragraph 2 have in common?

They are sick and in need of special treatment.

They get therapy to overcome a traumatic past.

They possess artistic qualities many people lack.

They were once abused or seriously mistreated.

‘let them learn naturally during play’ (alinea 1)

In welke alinea herhaalt Michael Nagel dit punt?

‘Manufacturers of smart toys are taking advantage of this.’ (paragraph 3)

What is meant by ‘this’?

The demands on the producers to come up with challenging new toys.

The inability of many consumers to spend money on new gadgets.

The insights people get from reading professor Michael Nagel’s book.

The wrong idea parents can have about their children’s mental growth.

Kies bij in alinea 5 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

However

Likewise

Moreover

Zeehonden hebben volgens deze tekst drie lichamelijke kenmerken die

hen in staat stellen in water te leven en hun eten te vangen.

Noem er twee.

Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze juist of onjuist is

volgens de tekst.

Omcirkel achter elk nummer ‘juist’ of ‘onjuist’ in de uitwerkbijlage.

1 Sociale controle is een effectief afschrikmiddel om misdrijven tegen te

gaan.

2 Men kreeg in de middeleeuwen alleen straf als men op heterdaad

betrapt werd.

3 Dieven konden vroeger kiezen tussen de schandpaal of een lijfstraf.

4 Onschuldige toeschouwers in de buurt van de schandpaal kregen

resten bedorven voedsel naar zich gegooid.

How can the tone of Daniel Martinez’ tweet be characterised?

as anxious

as desperate

as pleased

as sarcastic

as surprised