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opgave 1Tekst 1 What’s so faux about Stella’s stance on leather?
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as a clever salesperson who puts her company before climate issues
as a dedicated fashionista who will do anything to get the best fabrics
as a staunch advocate of an alternative to animal products
as a stern judge of people using genuine animal products
How is Stella McCartney introduced in paragraph 1?
as a clever salesperson who puts her company before climate issues as a dedicated fashionista who will do anything to get the best fabrics as a staunch advocate of an alternative to animal products as a stern judge of people using genuine animal products21p
Environmentalists focus on the faux leather industry but banning
Even though faux leather has its problems, it has less environmental
Since faux leather has a relatively short lifespan, this industry will
The leather industry is perceived as more environmentally friendly
What is the main point made in paragraph 2?
Environmentalists focus on the faux leather industry but banningleather should be their priority.
Even though faux leather has its problems, it has less environmentalimpact than other materials.
Since faux leather has a relatively short lifespan, this industry willcause environmental damage on a large scale.
The leather industry is perceived as more environmentally friendlythan faux leather because of its reuse of animal waste.
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As an early adaptor of faux leather she has served as a role model for
Her celebrity status has made her steadfast opposition to the use of
Her ethical objections to leather have always been supported by her
She aims to design animal friendly fashion for both the elite and the
Which of the following is true about Stella McCartney, according to
paragraph 3?
As an early adaptor of faux leather she has served as a role model forthe fashion industry.
Her celebrity status has made her steadfast opposition to the use ofleather easier.
Her ethical objections to leather have always been supported by heremployer.
She aims to design animal friendly fashion for both the elite and thegeneral public.
opgave 2Tekst 2 Fungi: The Final Frontier
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make the preservation of forest ecosystems their key priority.
recognise the mind-stimulating properties of hallucinogens.
relinquish their futile attempts to explore the entire universe.
value interrelations more and individual prominence less.
What is said about ‘the mycologist and mushroom evangelist
Paul Stamets’?
He suggests that the world can become a better place if people
make the preservation of forest ecosystems their key priority. recognise the mind-stimulating properties of hallucinogens. relinquish their futile attempts to explore the entire universe. value interrelations more and individual prominence less.51p
to exemplify the fact that science fiction shows sometimes make
to highlight the fact that scientists can draw inspiration from
to point out an interesting analogy between him and his real-life
to stress that Hsu’s article deserves praise for being both informative
Why does Tracy L. Bealer mention a Star Trek character in her letter?
to exemplify the fact that science fiction shows sometimes makeaccurate predictions
to highlight the fact that scientists can draw inspiration fromunexpected sources
to point out an interesting analogy between him and his real-lifenamesake
to stress that Hsu’s article deserves praise for being both informativeand entertaining
opgave 3Tekst 3 To the Editor
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Divergent perspectives are barely tolerated nowadays.
Students have to conform to strict regulations to get admitted.
The dullness of the curriculum has an effect on student performance.
The failing quality of universities should be addressed publicly.
Which of the following is in line with Emma Camp’s point, judging from
paragraph 1?
Divergent perspectives are barely tolerated nowadays. Students have to conform to strict regulations to get admitted. The dullness of the curriculum has an effect on student performance. The failing quality of universities should be addressed publicly.‘this ever more fearful prospect’ (alinea 2)
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Welke zin in de brief beschrijft hoe de maatschappij eruit komt te zien
volgens Donna Sanders?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 4Tekst 4 Child’s Play
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It analyses key points introduced in paragraph 1.
It diverges from the reasoning in paragraph 1.
It invalidates theories put forward in paragraph 1.
It offers context to assertions made in paragraph 1.
How can paragraph 2 be characterised best?
It analyses key points introduced in paragraph 1. It diverges from the reasoning in paragraph 1. It invalidates theories put forward in paragraph 1. It offers context to assertions made in paragraph 1.91p
complex theories
probability models
social interactions
the laws of motion
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
complex theories probability models social interactions the laws of motion101p
Again
Even so
Instead
Therefore
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
Again Even so Instead Thereforeopgave 5Tekst 5 A Few Words About That Ten-Million-Dollar Serial
Comma
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A labour conflict drew the attention of language fans.
A lawsuit filed by a group of linguists was settled out of court.
A newspaper misquoting a legal document had to pay a hefty fine.
A recent trial underlined the relevance of checking contracts for errors.
What is the point made in paragraphs 1-2?
A labour conflict drew the attention of language fans. A lawsuit filed by a group of linguists was settled out of court. A newspaper misquoting a legal document had to pay a hefty fine. A recent trial underlined the relevance of checking contracts for errors.121p
a bonus for doing chores in addition to transporting wares
a higher salary for managing to transport wares without delay
extra money when taking longer than scheduled to transport wares
financial compensation for transporting certain types of wares
What did truck drivers have a legal right to, according to paragraphs 3-4?
a bonus for doing chores in addition to transporting wares a higher salary for managing to transport wares without delay extra money when taking longer than scheduled to transport wares financial compensation for transporting certain types of wares131p
Wordt verderop in de tekst uitgelegd waarom ‘these exemptions’
(alinea 4) ingesteld zijn?
Indien nee, antwoord dan ‘Nee’. Indien ja, citeer dan de eerste twee
woorden van de zin waarin dat gebeurt.
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Conjoined sentence components must be separated through
Enumerations are made by listing all the items belonging to a
Semantic ambivalence can be avoided by positioning essential content
The elements in a sequence must grammatically match the other
Which of the following is a correct definition of ‘“the parallel usage
convention”’ (paragraph 5)?
Conjoined sentence components must be separated throughpunctuation.
Enumerations are made by listing all the items belonging to acollection.
Semantic ambivalence can be avoided by positioning essential contentin a prominent place.
The elements in a sequence must grammatically match the otherelements in the sequence.
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can be hard to digest for gourmets
fed people’s appetite for drama
rehashed some fundamental truths
served up a lot of food imagery
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
can be hard to digest for gourmets fed people’s appetite for drama rehashed some fundamental truths served up a lot of food imagery‘a dinner described in a recent e-mail from John Pope’ (alinea 7)
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Wat gaat er fout tijdens dit diner als gevolg van het interpunctiegebruik
van John Pope, volgens de schrijfster van dit artikel?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
‘It’s got men driving around in trucks with copies of Strunk & White in the
glove compartment.’ (alinea 8)
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In welke andere alinea wordt beschreven dat de expertise van
taalkundigen daadwerkelijk is ingezet voor chauffeurs?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
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to demonstrate that having an interest in proper punctuation
to explain the appeal of a case that backs both proper punctuation and
to imply that employees in the dairy industry should be schooled in
to make clear why grammarians are willing to come to the aid of the
What is the purpose of paragraphs 8-9?
to demonstrate that having an interest in proper punctuationtranscends all classes
to explain the appeal of a case that backs both proper punctuation andthe dairy industry
to imply that employees in the dairy industry should be schooled inusing proper punctuation
to make clear why grammarians are willing to come to the aid of thedairy industry
opgave 6Tekst 6 Struggling authors
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Geef aan voor 19-1, 19-2, 19-3 en 19-4 welk zinsdeel daar is weggelaten.
Noteer de letter van het zinsdeel achter elk nummer in het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven drie zinsdelen over.
Kies uit:
a a better alternative
b a challenge of great expectations
c a fulltime occupation
d a future of diminishing advances
e a pressing matter
f a rich person’s hobby
g a superstar debut
opgave 7Tekst 7 Why Societies Need Parody
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by emphasising the difficulty of distinguishing it from libel
by explaining how it can lead to complicated legal battles
by pointing out how bizarre it is to get prosecuted for it
by questioning if law enforcers understand its relevance for society
How does the author introduce the subject of parody in paragraph 1?
by emphasising the difficulty of distinguishing it from libel by explaining how it can lead to complicated legal battles by pointing out how bizarre it is to get prosecuted for it by questioning if law enforcers understand its relevance for society211p
claiming his reputation was irreparably damaged
disputing the legality of the initial verdict
quoting the mishandling of public funds
saying his constitutional rights were violated
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
claiming his reputation was irreparably damaged disputing the legality of the initial verdict quoting the mishandling of public funds saying his constitutional rights were violated221p
It needs to operate cautiously to please a worldwide fanbase.
It remains true to its satirical approach even in a serious document.
It tries to showcase its prominence despite evidence to the contrary.
It undermines its own defense by engaging in empty rhetoric.
Which of the following can be concluded about The Onion from
paragraph 3?
It needs to operate cautiously to please a worldwide fanbase. It remains true to its satirical approach even in a serious document. It tries to showcase its prominence despite evidence to the contrary. It undermines its own defense by engaging in empty rhetoric.231p
Leg de woordgrap uit waarnaar verwezen wordt met “Puns!” (alinea 4)
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
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It is a means for highlighting historical events.
It is a method that helps deal with life’s incongruities.
It is a style that keeps a person’s mindset flexible.
It is a way of expressing solidarity among people.
What is the point made about parody in paragraph 5?
It is a means for highlighting historical events. It is a method that helps deal with life’s incongruities. It is a style that keeps a person’s mindset flexible. It is a way of expressing solidarity among people.251p
They are passionately committed to educating the masses.
They feel disappointed when they are misunderstood.
They get a kick out of stirring up emotions in times of upheaval.
They only reluctantly address social problems in public.
What is the point made about parodists in paragraph 6?
They are passionately committed to educating the masses. They feel disappointed when they are misunderstood. They get a kick out of stirring up emotions in times of upheaval. They only reluctantly address social problems in public.262p
Komen de volgende aspecten van parodie aan de orde in alinea 7-8?
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 maatschappijkritiek
2 misleiding
3 zelfreflectie
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It becomes more powerful when repressed by undemocratic regimes.
It is a useful instrument to help authorities to reflect critically on their
It loses its significance once emotions take precedence over intellect.
It relies on the same principles as a representative form of
What is said about parody in paragraphs 10-11?
It becomes more powerful when repressed by undemocratic regimes. It is a useful instrument to help authorities to reflect critically on theirpolicies.
It loses its significance once emotions take precedence over intellect. It relies on the same principles as a representative form ofgovernment.
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although they can be fickle
and laugh at themselves
especially about personal mishaps
provided the jokes are tasteful
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 12?
although they can be fickle and laugh at themselves especially about personal mishaps provided the jokes are tasteful291p
Welke alinea is een korte overpeinzing die afwijkt van het hoofdverhaal?
Noteer het nummer van deze alinea.
opgave 8Tekst 8 Preface to The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories ,
2017
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by demonstrating they are about solving puzzles rather than about
by drawing attention to specific aspects of their broad appeal
by focusing on their insightful exploitation of the criminal psyche
by illustrating that English settings contribute to making them
How does P.D. James introduce short crime stories in paragraph 1?
by demonstrating they are about solving puzzles rather than aboutcrime itself
by drawing attention to specific aspects of their broad appeal by focusing on their insightful exploitation of the criminal psyche by illustrating that English settings contribute to making themirresistible
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Worden de volgende kenmerken van het misdaadverhaal genoemd in
alinea 2?
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 De vooroorlogse morele idealen worden belichaamd in de figuur van
de detective.
2 De motieven voor het plegen van de misdaad spelen een marginale
rol.
3 De scherpzinnige redenering die leidt tot de ontrafeling van het
mysterie staat centraal.
4 Er is over het algemeen sprake van een onheilspellende en
geheimzinnige setting.
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Famous writers resorted to this genre because of its commercial
Only the most accomplished writers succeeded in mastering this
Several reputable writers dallied with this genre when it emerged.
The fact that renowned writers embraced this genre gave it a boost.
What is the point made about the genre of short crime stories in
paragraph 3?
Famous writers resorted to this genre because of its commercialpotential.
Only the most accomplished writers succeeded in mastering thisgenre.
Several reputable writers dallied with this genre when it emerged. The fact that renowned writers embraced this genre gave it a boost.331p
It aims to engage a broad and diverse readership.
It delves into the intricacies of the human condition.
It explores contemporary psychiatric insights.
It features a protagonist that readers can relate to.
It relies on a fast-paced and plot-driven narrative.
Which of the following about the modern detective novel can be concluded
from paragraph 4?
It aims to engage a broad and diverse readership. It delves into the intricacies of the human condition. It explores contemporary psychiatric insights. It features a protagonist that readers can relate to. It relies on a fast-paced and plot-driven narrative.341p
Imagine it is the middle chapter of a bigger story.
It is such a pity that the form is no longer in demand.
Much has to be achieved with limited means.
You need more stamina to write a novel than a story.
Which of the following sentences fits the gap in paragraph 6?
Imagine it is the middle chapter of a bigger story. It is such a pity that the form is no longer in demand. Much has to be achieved with limited means. You need more stamina to write a novel than a story.351p
It is a compilation and critical evaluation of short crime stories.
It is a plea to get publishers interested in short crime stories.
It is a recommendation and analysis of short crime stories.
It is a vindication of the great short crime stories of the past.
Which of the following characterises this text best?
It is a compilation and critical evaluation of short crime stories. It is a plea to get publishers interested in short crime stories. It is a recommendation and analysis of short crime stories. It is a vindication of the great short crime stories of the past.opgave 9Tekst 9 The brain’s method of spring cleaning
De zinnen die samen alinea 2 vormen, staan hieronder maar niet in de
juiste volgorde.
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Wat is de juiste volgorde?
Noteer de letters voor de zinnen in de juiste volgorde op het
antwoordblad.
a Even so, the idea of our brains actively consuming themselves,
essentially eating different parts, is a strange one.
b Modern evidence means this assumption is no longer so dominant,
and the adult brain is acknowledged as being more flexible, more
changeable, than was originally assumed.
c Nonetheless, that’s exactly what’s happening, all the time.
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Geef aan voor 37-1, 37-2 en 37-3 in alinea 4, 5 en 6 welke zin daar is
weggelaten.
Noteer de letter van de zin achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven vier zinnen over.
Kies uit:
a analogous to the explosive force of a steam engine
b by digesting solid particles and transforming them
c growing in size and increasing its interconnectivity by accumulating
knowledge and storing memories over time
d just like how no litter collection for months would make residential
streets very hard to get around
e merely by staying alive and doing what it needs to do
f thus disabling the imaginative faculties of the human hard drive
g whereby all the unused neurological connections we accumulate
during childhood are eliminated
opgave 10Tekst 10 Reaction to Editorial …
‘The Sept. 14 editorial objecting to California’s Fast-Food Accountability
and Standards Recovery Act’ (alinea 1)
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Op welke bezwaren tegen deze wet reageren Maureen Conway en
Shelly Steward in de tekst?
Noteer ‘wel’ of ‘niet’ achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Fastfood wordt duurder als gevolg van de hogere uurlonen voor
werknemers.
2 Kleine ondernemingen worden er harder door getroffen dan grote
ondernemingen.
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to be led astray by
to continue sidestepping
to get their heads around
to raise a flag about
to turn a blind eye to
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
to be led astray by to continue sidestepping to get their heads around to raise a flag about to turn a blind eye toopgave 11Tekst 11 Department of Health & Social Care
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It has caused serious political upheaval but the underlying problems
It is a toxic environment for career politicians due to the complexity of
It is led by incompetent and self-serving politicians and this state of
It is notoriously difficult to run because of poor political choices made
What does the author of this fake letter want to convey about the
Department of Health and Social Care?
It has caused serious political upheaval but the underlying problemshave finally been identified.
It is a toxic environment for career politicians due to the complexity ofits infrastructure.
It is led by incompetent and self-serving politicians and this state ofaffairs will not change soon.
It is notoriously difficult to run because of poor political choices madein the past.
Let op: de laatste vragen van dit examen staan op de volgende pagina.
opgave 12Tekst 12 Wolf protection in Europe: a political topic
Lees eerst de opgaven voordat je naar de tekst gaat.
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In welke zin in de tekst wordt voor het eerst expliciet kritiek geuit op het
Spaanse beleid met betrekking tot de wolf?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
‘Reconciling various interests’ (laatste alinea)
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Hoe worden de mensen die vooral deze benadering steunen, eerder in
de tekst genoemd?
Bronvermelding
Een opsomming van de in dit examen gebruikte bronnen, zoals teksten en afbeeldingen, is te vinden in het bij dit examen
behorende correctievoorschrift.
De bijlage met informatie bij dit examen, zoals hij gedrukt is.
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