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opgave 1Tekst 1 Excellent news arrives …
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comfortable
durable
edgy
practical
Which of the following fits the gap?
comfortable durable edgy practicalopgave 2Tekst 2 Scrappy pets
“this novel resource” (einde alinea 1)
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Wat wordt hiermee bedoeld?
Leg uit in je eigen woorden.
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Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van de tekst.
1 Recent dog DNA research corroborates the theory that wolves started
their own domestication.
2 Eating poor quality food may have caused an evolutionary change in
the anatomy of domestic cats.
3 It is unlikely for cats to have been domesticated in a similar way to
dogs since cats react differently to starch.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
opgave 3Tekst 3 The case for the cyberdefence
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to emphasise that cyberattacks need to be addressed urgently
to illustrate that education about cyberdefence is of utmost importance
to introduce the problems authorities encounter when prosecuting
to point out the cybertactics deployed by enemies of national
What is the function of paragraphs 1 and 2?
to emphasise that cyberattacks need to be addressed urgently to illustrate that education about cyberdefence is of utmost importance to introduce the problems authorities encounter when prosecutingcybercriminals
to point out the cybertactics deployed by enemies of nationalgovernments
“That puts a premium on defence.” (paragraph 4)
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Considerable difficulty is experienced in identifying the enemy to be
Internal political dissension makes governments reluctant to carry out
The military response required would entail disproportionate collateral
What is the underlying reason?
Considerable difficulty is experienced in identifying the enemy to betargeted.
Internal political dissension makes governments reluctant to carry outtheir threats.
The military response required would entail disproportionate collateraldamage.
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It concludes the main line of argument.
It downplays the main line of argument.
It ridicules the main line of argument.
It summarises the main line of argument.
How does paragraph 7 relate to the rest of the article?
It concludes the main line of argument. It downplays the main line of argument. It ridicules the main line of argument. It summarises the main line of argument.opgave 4Tekst 4 The bacteria wars
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Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in
overeenstemming is met de inhoud van alinea 1-3.
1 In the early 20th century symptoms of bacterial diseases often
remained undiagnosed.
2 Specially developed bacteria can help reduce the concern about the
safety and effectiveness of antibiotics.
3 The Lancet deliberately used an exaggeration to shake the medical
world.
4 NDM-1 is potentially becoming a global threat.
5 There is hardly any prospect of a medical breakthrough in the next
decade.
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“And this is the optimistic view” (begin alinea 4)
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Welke twee feiten geven weinig reden voor optimisme?
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It may not be over yet
Medical science has never failed to find a solution
There is no widespread sense of urgency
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
It may not be over yet Medical science has never failed to find a solution There is no widespread sense of urgency101p
has become common practice
has gone
is cause for concern
is superfluous
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 7?
has become common practice has gone is cause for concern is superfluous“There have now been a couple of interesting papers suggesting tax […]
for antibiotics.” (alinea 8)
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Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet als
een positief effect van een belastingheffing op antibiotica wordt genoemd
in alinea 8 en 9.
1 Antibiotica worden gezien als iets waar je zuinig mee om moet gaan.
2 Het voorschrijven van antibiotica wordt financieel aantrekkelijker.
3 De opbrengst kan worden gebruikt voor het onderzoek naar nieuwe
medicijnen.
4 In arme landen zullen op den duur meer effectieve medicijnen
voorhanden zijn.
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“find out what resistance is developing and where” (alinea 10)
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the capacity to withstand an antibiotics’ attack
the lack of enthusiasm for research on antibiotics
the opposition to a European approach to antibiotics
the refusal to accept a tax on antibiotics
To which of the following does ‘resistance’ refer?
the capacity to withstand an antibiotics’ attack the lack of enthusiasm for research on antibiotics the opposition to a European approach to antibiotics the refusal to accept a tax on antibioticsopgave 5Tekst 5 A heated debate
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deceit
sound judgement
subjectivity
timelessness
Which of the following concepts is introduced in paragraph 1?
deceit sound judgement subjectivity timelessness141p
Consequently
However
Indeed
Paradoxically
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
Consequently However Indeed Paradoxically151p
Climate science cannot prevent climate change.
Scientific evidence available for policy decisions is likely to be
Scientific research is being influenced by public opinions.
Scientists are incapable of proving the relevance of climate change.
What do “these suspicions” (paragraph 5) amount to?
Climate science cannot prevent climate change. Scientific evidence available for policy decisions is likely to befalsified.
Scientific research is being influenced by public opinions. Scientists are incapable of proving the relevance of climate change.161p
Politicians fabricate facts. Science relies on logic.
Politicians implement policy. Scientists offer answers.
Politicians sell certainty. Science lives off doubt.
Politicians thrive on divisive tactics. Scientists need intellectual
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
Politicians fabricate facts. Science relies on logic. Politicians implement policy. Scientists offer answers. Politicians sell certainty. Science lives off doubt. Politicians thrive on divisive tactics. Scientists need intellectualchallenge.
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Agreement on the interpretation of research findings is a precondition
Despite possible abuse, disagreement in scientific circles is desirable.
Politicians, not scientists, should be blamed when research findings
Politicians sometimes bribe researchers to further their policy.
What is the main point made in paragraphs 7 and 8?
Agreement on the interpretation of research findings is a preconditionfor policy making.
Despite possible abuse, disagreement in scientific circles is desirable. Politicians, not scientists, should be blamed when research findingsare falsified.
Politicians sometimes bribe researchers to further their policy.The last sentence of this article has been left out.
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That is why we should make a choice and stick to it.
Therefore, politicians should choose, not chatter.
The sceptics should not be silenced.
Which of the following was originally the last sentence?
That is why we should make a choice and stick to it. Therefore, politicians should choose, not chatter. The sceptics should not be silenced.opgave 6Tekst 6 School report
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only 1 is true
only 2 is true
both 1 and 2 are true
neither 1 nor 2 is true
Which of the following statements is/are true?
Paragraphs 1 and 2
1 provide the groundwork for characterising the author of one of the
books under review.
2 aim to introduce the subject of teaching in widely different situations.
only 1 is true only 2 is true both 1 and 2 are true neither 1 nor 2 is true201p
Admittedly
However
In fact
Likewise
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
Admittedly However In fact Likewise211p
Smith has been a teacher for so long that he has become cynical.
Smith is sorry that literature gets little attention in teaching.
Smith’s teaching methods are effective with mature pupils only.
Smith’s views on teaching reflect his aversion to innovation.
Which of the following does the writer make clear about Jonathan Smith in
paragraph 3?
Smith has been a teacher for so long that he has become cynical. Smith is sorry that literature gets little attention in teaching. Smith’s teaching methods are effective with mature pupils only. Smith’s views on teaching reflect his aversion to innovation.221p
It compares the merits of teacher-directed lessons and of group work.
It focuses on Smith’s attempts to bring out the best in each of his
Its main topic is how to become a teacher who is the focal point of the
What is made clear about Jonathan Smith’s book in paragraph 4?
It compares the merits of teacher-directed lessons and of group work. It focuses on Smith’s attempts to bring out the best in each of hispupils.
Its main topic is how to become a teacher who is the focal point of theclass.
“Smith is not courageous” (alinea 5)
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Wat had de schrijver graag specifiek gezien in het boek van Smith?
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only 1 is true
only 2 is true
both 1 and 2 are true
neither 1 nor 2 is true
Which of the following is/are true with regard to the last sentence of
paragraph 7?
1 It elaborates the point made in the previous sentence.
2 It comments ironically on the point made in the previous sentence.
only 1 is true only 2 is true both 1 and 2 are true neither 1 nor 2 is true251p
Many influential people in Britain wrongly think that they owe their
Smith’s book confirms that education modelled on the public school
The educated upper class wants to keep public school education the
The ruling elite in Britain tends to idealise the form of education that
What is the point made in paragraph 8?
Many influential people in Britain wrongly think that they owe theirsuccess to their public school teachers.
Smith’s book confirms that education modelled on the public schoolproduces successful people.
The educated upper class wants to keep public school education thereserve of a small intellectual elite.
The ruling elite in Britain tends to idealise the form of education thatthey themselves have had.
In Bad Boys, Bad Men bespreekt Donald Black onderzoeksgegevens die
volgens hem “antisocial personality disorder” verklaren.
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Welke twee mogelijke factoren wijst hij in dit verband aan volgens
alinea 10?
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“the absence of any discussion on notions such as ASP in the book
“we shouldn’t ignore new developments in neuroscience and genetics”
“no amount of science can dissuade me from the belief that most of
Which of the following quotations contains the writer’s main point in
paragraph 11?
“the absence of any discussion on notions such as ASP in the bookwritten by Smith, who teaches only the affluent sons of middle-class
and upper-class parents”
“we shouldn’t ignore new developments in neuroscience and genetics” “no amount of science can dissuade me from the belief that most ofour problems with dysfunctional behaviour are rooted in the rigid class
structures of western society”
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finds both books equally useless in view of his own experiences and
regards Smith’s practical approach as ultimately more useful than
thinks Black’s book is more relevant to the realities of education than
values the anecdotal material in Smith’s book as much as the
Which of the following is true with regard to the books reviewed in the
article?
The reviewer
finds both books equally useless in view of his own experiences andinsights.
regards Smith’s practical approach as ultimately more useful thanBlack’s theoretical approach.
thinks Black’s book is more relevant to the realities of education thanSmith’s.
values the anecdotal material in Smith’s book as much as thetheoretical evidence in Black’s.
opgave 7Tekst 7 The Grass is Singing
“a tacit agreement” (alinea 3)
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“as if some belief had been confirmed, as if something had happened
“the three people in a position to explain the facts said nothing”
“as if the energetic Charlie Slatter had travelled from farm to farm over
“Everyone behaved like a flock of birds who communicate ─ or so it
Welk van de onderstaande citaten is geen voorbeeld van wat dit “tacit
agreement” zou kunnen inhouden?
“as if some belief had been confirmed, as if something had happenedwhich could only have been expected” (alinea 1)
“the three people in a position to explain the facts said nothing”(alinea 3)
“as if the energetic Charlie Slatter had travelled from farm to farm overthe district telling people to keep quiet” (alinea 4)
“Everyone behaved like a flock of birds who communicate ─ or so itseems ─ by means of a kind of telepathy.” (alinea 4)
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The Turners broke the code of conduct of the white farmers.
The Turners felt superior to the white community they were part of.
The Turners often kept things secret from their neighbours.
Based on paragraph 5, what would most likely be the explanation for the
Turners being disliked?
The Turners broke the code of conduct of the white farmers. The Turners felt superior to the white community they were part of. The Turners often kept things secret from their neighbours.311p
condoning discrimination
contributing to their downfall
letting the side down
settling an old score unfairly
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 7?
condoning discrimination contributing to their downfall letting the side down settling an old score unfairlyopgave 8Tekst 8 It used to be English
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only 1 is true
only 2 is true
both 1 and 2 are true
neither 1 nor 2 is true
Which of the following is true according to paragraphs 1 and 2?
1 The English language will ultimately disappear.
2 Mr Nicholas Ostler should have chosen an alternative topic for his
book.
only 1 is true only 2 is true both 1 and 2 are true neither 1 nor 2 is true331p
to cast doubt upon Nicholas Ostler’s speculations
to give a summary of Nicholas Ostler’s latest book
to identify a lack of balance in Nicholas Ostler’s writing
to point out the complex nature of Nicholas Ostler’s subject matter
to provide backing for Nicholas Ostler’s theory
to question the validity of Nicholas Ostler’s research
What is the function of paragraph 3?
to cast doubt upon Nicholas Ostler’s speculations to give a summary of Nicholas Ostler’s latest book to identify a lack of balance in Nicholas Ostler’s writing to point out the complex nature of Nicholas Ostler’s subject matter to provide backing for Nicholas Ostler’s theory to question the validity of Nicholas Ostler’s research341p
a country’s international status and education
a nation’s history and absence of war
conservative governments and the linguistic melting pot
modern patriotism and applied science
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
a country’s international status and education a nation’s history and absence of war conservative governments and the linguistic melting pot modern patriotism and applied scienceopgave 9Tekst 9 A very suitable job
“The women thing is back.” (alinea 1)
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Wat wordt er in dit artikel bedoeld met “the women thing”?
Leg uit in je eigen woorden.
“The facts just don’t support the widely held view that women can’t stand
the heat.” (laatste zin, alinea 2)
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Geef van elk van de volgende citaten aan of dit bovenstaande bewering
wel of niet illustreert.
1 “a talented backbencher for whom promotion was often forecast was
giving up” (alinea 1)
2 “the long and sometimes unpredictable hours, or the confrontational
nature of the chamber of the Commons” (alinea 3)
3 “They imagine glamour, or at least purpose, and find constituents’
drainage issues.” (alinea 3)
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
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admit their defeat.
be honest about the obstacles women face.
realise that statistics are often twisted.
shift their focus of attention.
Which lesson can campaigners learn according to paragraph 3?
They should
admit their defeat. be honest about the obstacles women face. realise that statistics are often twisted. shift their focus of attention.opgave 10Tekst 10 For an insight into the game, see your analyst
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to describe the impact of Sir Clive Woodward’s choice
to insinuate that experience-based coaching is outdated
to introduce a discussion about the drawbacks of technology on sports
to show the importance of a coach making a wise decision
What is the function of the first paragraph?
to describe the impact of Sir Clive Woodward’s choice to insinuate that experience-based coaching is outdated to introduce a discussion about the drawbacks of technology on sports to show the importance of a coach making a wise decision391p
Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenkomt met de inhoud van alinea 2-5.
1 The analysts working for the England rugby team and the American
coaches use the same types of data.
2 The analysts working for the England rugby team use two separate
feeds of the match, one of which is without played back recordings.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
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analyse the role of the players in potentially confusing scrums
clip the live game for the benefit of the coaches
monitor effective communication between coach and players
provide the rugby audience with live footage not broadcast by the BBC
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
analyse the role of the players in potentially confusing scrums clip the live game for the benefit of the coaches monitor effective communication between coach and players provide the rugby audience with live footage not broadcast by the BBCopgave 11Tekst 11 Run on tiptoe
De onderstaande woorden zijn uit de tekst verwijderd:
endurance runners, heel-first runners, toe-runners.
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Geef aan waar deze woorden oorspronkelijk in de tekst hebben gestaan.
Noteer het juiste woord achter elke letter op het antwoordblad.
De woorden mogen meerdere malen gebruikt worden.
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