Eindexamen engels vmbo gl/tl 2023, tijdvak 1

What becomes clear from this article?

A rugby match has been cancelled because a certain stadium cannot

be reached by public transport.

People wanting to go to a particular rugby match are advised to avoid

going by train.

Several train stations need to be repaired after having been

vandalised by a group of rugby fans.

Work at rail systems will be delayed in order to transport rugby fans to

an important match.

‘a campaign called Very Important Trees’ (laatste zin)

Wat is het doel van deze campagne?

een lijst aanleggen van bijzondere bomen om deze te behouden

geld inzamelen voor de behandeling van zieke bomen

onderzoeken welke boomsoorten met uitsterven bedreigd worden

protesteren tegen het kappen van historische bossen

‘When it rains cats and dogs, in come the mice’ (titel)

In welke zin wordt duidelijk gemaakt waarom de muizen dan naar

binnen komen?

What is described as ‘an inverted pyramid’ (paragraph 3)?

The way in which

mice are finding better ways to survive in extreme weather conditions.

mice will work together to reach food that is stacked in high places.

one couple of mice multiply into a large population in just a short time.

De inhoud van alinea 4 staat hieronder, maar niet in de juiste volgorde.

Noteer de letters van de delen in de juiste volgorde in de

In alinea 5 zijn vier woordgroepen weggelaten.

Bepaal voor , , en welke woordgroep daar het best past.

Noteer de letter van de woordgroep achter elk nummer in de

Kies uit:

a a fitted kitchen

b domesticated varieties

c hard plastic containers

d other appliances

e that bowl for the dog on the floor

‘the inspiration for outside-the-box training came from a classic sports

movie’ (paragraph 1)

Welke twee oplossingen hebben de Jamaicaanse bobsleeërs

gevonden om te kunnen sporten volgens alinea 1 en 2?

What becomes clear about the two athletes from paragraph 3?

They chose a training tool comparable to the real thing.

They have a history of wrecking their training materials.

They have borrowed some training equipment before.

They should ask their employer’s permission to compete.

‘“We do get some funny looks”’ (paragraph 4)

Why is that?

People are not used to seeing famous athletes training in public.

People do not realise that pushing a Mini is part of their training.

The Mini Cooper draws attention because it looks quite battered.

The two athletes are clearly too big to fit comfortably in a Mini.

What is said about the 1988 Jamaican bobsledders in paragraph 5?

They failed at the Olympics but a film was made about their efforts to

compete.

They managed to turn bobsleighing into the most popular sport of

Jamaica.

They were so fast that breaking their record will become extremely

difficult.

Kies bij in alinea 6 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

Although

Because

Since

What becomes clear about the Wild Place Project in paragraphs 1 and 2?

It aims to improve the living conditions of endangered wildlife that is

kept in captivity.

It has been set up to get native wildlife living together in the same area

again.

It is a breeding programme that aims to prevent the extermination of

wildlife.

What is the aim of paragraph 3?

to give a description of the present set-up of the wildlife area

to illustrate why animals and people are not supposed to mingle

to persuade owners of woodlands to invest in this scheme

to stress that the new attraction can handle lots of visitors

How can the attitude of Justin Morris (paragraphs 4 to 6) towards the

project be described best?

as mostly surprised

as quite confident

as rather indifferent

as slightly worried

Which word fits best as a subtitle for paragraph 5?

evolution

interaction

opposition

survival

‘further the discussion on reintroducing species that have disappeared’

(alinea 6)

In welke zin wordt dit voor het eerst als een reden voor het project

genoemd?

Which is one of the additional positive effects of the project mentioned in

paragraph 6?

It will be a means of repairing local ecological damage.

It will create more attention for the forests in Britain.

It will help preserve nature reserves in Africa.

It will make purchasing more land for nature easier.

‘Obviously they are designed for that’ (alinea 7)

In welke eerdere alinea is dit al eens opgemerkt?

What is special about the smokejumpers, according to paragraph 1?

They are asked to join the brigade because they like heights.

They combine their fire-fighting activities with a regular job.

They go to areas that can only be reached through the air.

They like being in charge under difficult circumstances.

Which of the following describes paragraph 2 best?

It explains why ‘smokejumpers’ have become popular.

It gives background information about ‘smokejumpers’.

It makes clear that ‘smokejumpers’ are quite unique.

It stresses that ‘smokejumpers’ are in high demand.

Geef van de volgende beweringen over ‘smokejumpers’ aan of ze

overeenkomen met de inhoud van alinea 3.

1 Ze worden aan boord ondersteund door specialisten die zoeken naar

het beste landingspunt.

2 Ze zijn gespecialiseerd in het evacueren van bewoners uit

risicogebieden.

What is the function of paragraph 4?

to criticise people who think that smokejumpers act recklessly

to emphasise that only the truly brave should join the team

to make clear that the team is adequately prepared for its task

to stress the risks that are attached to the work of smokejumpers

What point is made by James Bergen in paragraph 5?

British Columbia would also like to be protected by an elite firefighting

team.

In the majority of cases the fire brigades in British Columbia arrive late

at the scene.

Media attention for the effects of fires on nature has risen dramatically

these last years.

Most fires in the Canadian wilderness are put out before they can

cause serious damage.

Kies bij in alinea 6 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

can prevent the outbreak of fires

know which medication helps

suffer unfavourable health effects

‘smokejumpers usually tackle a fire at its tail’ (paragraph 7)

Why?

because that diminishes the risk of damaging their lungs

because that speeds up the process of extinguishing the fire

because that way their protective suits work more efficiently

because that way they get a better picture of the situation

Kies bij in alinea 8 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

adds to the tension

becomes unimportant

is part of the fun

keeps me focused

What becomes clear about Kristie Stokes from paragraph 1?

She finds horseriding makes her feel at ease among other children.

She has been given a horse that needs dedicated attention.

She requires help to overcome issues that she struggles with.

Why are some horses suitable for therapeutic purposes, according to

paragraph 2?

They can be both dominant and peaceful at the same time.

They offer faithful and non-judgemental companionship.

They sense if people are in need of emotional support.

What is the purpose of paragraph 3?

It describes Dream Catchers and its livestock in more detail.

It lists the demands for facilities such as Dream Catchers.

It makes clear why Dream Catchers has become a success.

It stresses that Dream Catchers only works with professionals.

Kies bij in alinea 4 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

a horse likes having its nose touched

horse and rider choose each other

horses can sniff out food from afar

What becomes clear in paragraph 5?

It takes a long time before a large horse obeys its rider.

Most people prefer smaller breeds over big horses.

People who ride regularly become more energetic.

Rider and horse must match on a physical level.

Geef van elk onderstaand citaat uit alinea 6 aan of dit de eigenschap

beschrijft die paarden hebben om menselijke emoties aan te voelen.

1 ‘a rough sense’

2 ‘enhanced perception’

How can the message of paragraph 7 be characterised?

as conflicting

as deceitful

as playful

as reassuring

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from paragraph 8?

Dream Catchers also provides horses for fun rides.

Some parents have high expectations of Dream Catchers.

The therapy offered at Dream Catchers can be successful.

What becomes clear from paragraph 1?

A cycling contest had to be postponed due to extreme weather

conditions.

Cyclists trained in extreme weather conditions to become fit for an

upcoming contest.

Extreme weather conditions were a reason to arrange a cycling

contest.

Kies bij in alinea 2 het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven

mogelijkheden.

Consequently

Instead

Therefore

Ultimately

What is ‘madness’, according to paragraph 3?

that many Dutch love cycling in extreme weather conditions

that the bike lane was closed in response to the weather forecast

the great number of spectators that turned up for a cycling event

the limited number of cyclists that had a possibility to compete

the popularity of cycling as a means of showing how fit you are

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

volgens alinea 5 en/of 6.

1 De deelnemers zaten zoveel mogelijk voorovergebogen op de fiets.

2 Veel van de fietspakken waren van ongeschikt materiaal gemaakt.

3 De deelnemers hadden moeite om recht vooruit te fietsen.

4 Veel deelnemers deden vooral mee aan de race voor de ervaring.

‘It was simply about completing the event.’ (alinea 6)

In welke eerdere alinea wordt duidelijk dat dit niet iedereen gelukt is?

Geef van de volgende beweringen over het reisprogramma aan of ze

overeenkomen met de inhoud van deze advertentie.

Omcirkel ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer in de uitwerkbijlage.

1 Het heeft als doel mensen milieubewuster te maken.

2 Het zijn kleinschalige groepsreizen voor wetenschappers.

Tekst 10 bestaat uit vier verschillende blokjes informatie over hoe je

milieuvriendelijker kan leven.

Bepaal voor 41-1, 41-2, 41-3, en 41-4 welk kopje daar het best

past.

Kies uit:

a Avoid online shopping

b Bring your own utensils

c Change where you shop

d Come clean and go organic

e Home-made is healthy

f Make natural fibres last

g Try to reduce packaging

Welk van deze monsters is mogelijk echt gesignaleerd, volgens degene

die er onderzoek naar gedaan heeft?

Skunk Ape

Dewey Lake Monster

Mogollon Monster