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opgave 1Tekst 1 In the dark
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Wat kan er uit de brief van Richard Skinner geconcludeerd worden over het weerbericht van
Wat kan er uit de brief van Richard Skinner geconcludeerd worden over het weerbericht van3 januari 1998?
opgave 2Tekst 2 Do exams make good sense?
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What is the main point Howard Bailes makes in his letter?
Good examination results do not guarantee a successful career.
School examinations do not sufficiently allow pupils to show their qualities.
The practical value of examination results should not be underestimated.
What is the main point Howard Bailes makes in his letter? Good examination results do not guarantee a successful career. School examinations do not sufficiently allow pupils to show their qualities. The practical value of examination results should not be underestimated.31p
What is the main point Toria Forsyth-Moser makes in her letter?
All school examinations can be passed, provided pupils have studied well.
Maths and language skills should be made compulsory subjects for school examinations.
Passing school examinations should not be a necessary requirement for every job.
The knowledge and skills required to pass school examinations matter in working life.
What is the main point Toria Forsyth-Moser makes in her letter? All school examinations can be passed, provided pupils have studied well. Maths and language skills should be made compulsory subjects for school examinations. Passing school examinations should not be a necessary requirement for every job. The knowledge and skills required to pass school examinations matter in working life.opgave 3Tekst 3 Comics being serious? Don’t make me laugh!
‘You will not enjoy what follows.’ (lines 5–6)
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Who will not enjoy what follows?
cannot afford to spend money on charity.
does not have a sense of humour.
shares the writer’s view on Red Nose Day.
supports Red Nose Day.
Who will not enjoy what follows?Someone who
cannot afford to spend money on charity. does not have a sense of humour. shares the writer’s view on Red Nose Day. supports Red Nose Day.51p
How could paragraph 2 also begin?
However, before I go any further…
Moreover, before I go any further…
Therefore, before I go any further…
How could paragraph 2 also begin? However, before I go any further… Moreover, before I go any further… Therefore, before I go any further…61p
Vat de hoofdgedachte van alinea 2 in één zin samen.
Vat de hoofdgedachte van alinea 2 in één zin samen.71p
How, according to paragraph 3, does the writer look upon ‘the comedians who run the
hypocritical.
naïve.
professional.
sincere.
How, according to paragraph 3, does the writer look upon ‘the comedians who run theappeal’ (lines 43–44)?
He considers them to be
hypocritical. naïve. professional. sincere.81p
What is the writer’s attitude towards ‘other celebrities’, according to lines 54–63 (‘Nor do
Admiration.
Contempt.
Ridicule.
Understanding.
What is the writer’s attitude towards ‘other celebrities’, according to lines 54–63 (‘Nor do… Starving Children”.’)?
Admiration. Contempt. Ridicule. Understanding.‘The Comic Relief comedians clearly understand this point.’ (regel 84–85)
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Welke zin uit alinea 4, 5 of 6 vat samen wat wordt bedoeld met ‘this point’?
Welke zin uit alinea 4, 5 of 6 vat samen wat wordt bedoeld met ‘this point’?Citeer de eerste twee en de laatste twee woorden van deze zin.
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What is the example in paragraph 7 meant to illustrate?
Lenny Henry’s popularity in Great Britain.
The misery of people who live in Third World countries.
The public’s growing indifference to human suffering.
The writer’s reservations about the Comic Relief formula.
What is the example in paragraph 7 meant to illustrate? Lenny Henry’s popularity in Great Britain. The misery of people who live in Third World countries. The public’s growing indifference to human suffering. The writer’s reservations about the Comic Relief formula.111p
What does the writer suggest about Red Nose Day in paragraph 8?
It could do with some advice from foreign TV producers.
It exploits TV viewers’ sense of guilt in order to collect money.
It fails to appeal to the British sense of humour.
It strengthens the British prejudice against certain other nations.
What does the writer suggest about Red Nose Day in paragraph 8? It could do with some advice from foreign TV producers. It exploits TV viewers’ sense of guilt in order to collect money. It fails to appeal to the British sense of humour. It strengthens the British prejudice against certain other nations.121p
Which of the following sentences expresses the writer’s attitude towards Comic Relief best?
‘It is … feel sick.’ (lines 64–67)
‘There is … laugh.’ (lines 73–75)
‘Year … TV show.’ (lines 86–91)
‘The trouble … Ho! Ho!’ (lines 104–110)
Which of the following sentences expresses the writer’s attitude towards Comic Relief best? ‘It is … feel sick.’ (lines 64–67) ‘There is … laugh.’ (lines 73–75) ‘Year … TV show.’ (lines 86–91) ‘The trouble … Ho! Ho!’ (lines 104–110)opgave 4Tekst 4 Shop for Little Horrors
Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
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And
But
Instead
And But Instead141p
cutting
increasing
modernising
promoting
cutting increasing modernising promoting151p
analysts
critics
fans
analysts critics fans161p
also
often
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also often seldom still171p
critical
demanding
powerful
sensitive
critical demanding powerful sensitive181p
bargaining power
behavioural problems
feelings of insecurity
sense of independence
bargaining power behavioural problems feelings of insecurity sense of independence191p
Luckily
Not surprisingly
Quite remarkably
Unfortunately
Luckily Not surprisingly Quite remarkably Unfortunately201p
Also
Finally
In short
On the other hand
Also Finally In short On the other hand211p
advertisers
broadcasters
parents
teachers
advertisers broadcasters parents teachersopgave 5Tekst 5 Preservation of Oxbridge privileges
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Which of the following does Duncan Fallowell accuse the editor of Oxford Today of?
Of having no insight into national politics.
Of insulting some Members of Parliament.
Of not being loyal to her own university.
Of promoting Oxford university too much.
Which of the following does Duncan Fallowell accuse the editor of Oxford Today of? Of having no insight into national politics. Of insulting some Members of Parliament. Of not being loyal to her own university. Of promoting Oxford university too much.opgave 6Tekst 6 Eating people is wrong
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How is Christy Turner’s book looked upon, according to paragraph 1?
With appreciation, because it is based on extensive research of cannibalism.
With contempt, because it does not disapprove of cannibalism under all circumstances.
With disapproval, because it goes against accepted views on the occurrence of cannibalism.
With suspicion, because it presents personal impressions as historical facts.
How is Christy Turner’s book looked upon, according to paragraph 1? With appreciation, because it is based on extensive research of cannibalism. With contempt, because it does not disapprove of cannibalism under all circumstances. With disapproval, because it goes against accepted views on the occurrence of cannibalism. With suspicion, because it presents personal impressions as historical facts.Volgens alinea 1 is kannibalisme een taboeonderwerp geworden.
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Geef aan of de onderstaande citaten uit de tekst deze bewering uit alinea 1 wel of niet
Geef aan of de onderstaande citaten uit de tekst deze bewering uit alinea 1 wel of nietondersteunen.
1 ‘Conventional wisdom … great civilisation.’ (regel 14–16)
2 ‘And political … a myth’ (regel 21)
3 ‘Modern anthropology … 99 per cent legend’ (regel 26–27)
4 ‘Europeans accused … same thing.’ (regel 32–33)
5 ‘But the … latest editions.’ (regel 35–38)
Noteer het nummer van elk citaat, gevolgd door ”ja” (= ondersteunt) of
”nee” (= ondersteunt niet).
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What becomes clear about the European invaders in lines 21–24 (‘And political … and
They depicted natives as cannibals as an excuse for their own way of treating them.
They masked their own feelings of inferiority by accusing natives of cannibalism.
They mistook the ancient war rituals of native Americans for cannibalism.
They practised cannibalism when conquering the native peoples of America.
What becomes clear about the European invaders in lines 21–24 (‘And political … andgenocide.’)?
They depicted natives as cannibals as an excuse for their own way of treating them. They masked their own feelings of inferiority by accusing natives of cannibalism. They mistook the ancient war rituals of native Americans for cannibalism. They practised cannibalism when conquering the native peoples of America.261p
How could the sentence ‘Europeans accused … same thing.’ (lines 32–33) also begin?
But Europeans…
Meanwhile, Europeans…
Moreover, Europeans…
Thus Europeans…
How could the sentence ‘Europeans accused … same thing.’ (lines 32–33) also begin? But Europeans… Meanwhile, Europeans… Moreover, Europeans… Thus Europeans…‘Mr Turner’s findings are unusually convincing.’ (regel 43)
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Tot welke conclusie leiden de bevindingen van Christy Turner volgens de tekst?
Tot welke conclusie leiden de bevindingen van Christy Turner volgens de tekst?‘Unsurprisingly, his … and hostility.’ (lines 51–52)
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Which of the following quotations is in line with this sentence?
‘His report … political correctness.’ (lines 12–13)
‘The name … the Caribbean.’ (lines 25–26)
‘Claims have … are cannibals.’ (lines 29–31)
‘Mr Turner’s … unusually convincing.’ (line 43)
Which of the following quotations is in line with this sentence? ‘His report … political correctness.’ (lines 12–13) ‘The name … the Caribbean.’ (lines 25–26) ‘Claims have … are cannibals.’ (lines 29–31) ‘Mr Turner’s … unusually convincing.’ (line 43)291p
How can this article best be characterised?
As a brief survey of the history of cannibalism.
As a comment in support of Christy Turner’s book.
As a comparison between recent anthropological studies.
As a discussion of the acceptability of cannibalism.
How can this article best be characterised? As a brief survey of the history of cannibalism. As a comment in support of Christy Turner’s book. As a comparison between recent anthropological studies. As a discussion of the acceptability of cannibalism.opgave 7Tekst 7 The Lost Continent
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Geef van elk van de onderstaande uitspraken aan of zij volgens de ik-persoon van
Geef van elk van de onderstaande uitspraken aan of zij volgens de ik-persoon vantoepassing zijn op Des Moines?
1 De inwoners hebben een hekel aan pottenkijkers.
2 Er valt heel weinig te beleven.
3 Er zijn nogal veel werklozen.
4 Het sterftecijfer ligt er hoger dan in andere steden.
5 Nogal veel inwoners gebruiken verdovende middelen.
6 Vrijwel geen enkele inwoner verhuist ooit naar elders.
Noteer het nummer van elke uitspraak, gevolgd door ”wel (van toepassing)” of ”niet (van
toepassing)”.
‘The only person I ever knew in Des Moines who wasn’t serene was Mr Piper.’
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Noem drie vormen van gedrag van Mr Piper waaruit dit volgens de ik-persoon blijkt.
Noem drie vormen van gedrag van Mr Piper waaruit dit volgens de ik-persoon blijkt.In zijn gesprekken met de ik-persoon laat Mr Piper enkele van zijn opvattingen blijken.
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Geef aan of de onderstaande uitspraken wel of niet opvattingen van Mr Piper weergeven.
Geef aan of de onderstaande uitspraken wel of niet opvattingen van Mr Piper weergeven.1 Britten spreken Engels met een bekakt accent.
2 De Britten zijn een onhygiënisch volk.
3 De ik-persoon heeft Des Moines verraden door met een Engelse vrouw te trouwen.
4 Hotels in Engeland zijn minder comfortabel dan hotels in andere Europese landen.
5 John F. Kennedy heeft op een oneerlijke manier de presidentsverkiezingen gewonnen.
Noteer het nummer van elke uitspraak, gevolgd door ”wel” of ”niet”.
opgave 8Tekst 8 The old country
‘It is an old country.’ (regel 7)
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In welke twee opzichten is Groot-Brittannië volgens de schrijver een oud land?
In welke twee opzichten is Groot-Brittannië volgens de schrijver een oud land?opgave 9Tekst 9 Technology worth watching
‘E-Smart puts environmental monitoring on the spot’ (titel eerste tekst)
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Waarvoor dient het E-Smart systeem?
Waarvoor dient het E-Smart systeem?‘a small ultrasonic scanner’ (tweede tekst, eerste alinea)
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Zou je een blinde adviseren om dit apparaatje samen met of in plaats van een blindenstok te
Zou je een blinde adviseren om dit apparaatje samen met of in plaats van een blindenstok tegebruiken?
Antwoord ”samen met” of ”in plaats van” en licht je antwoord in één zin toe.
opgave 10Tekst 10 Shy dishonesty
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Which of the following descriptions fits Britons best, according to Bernardo Recaman’s
They always try to keep up appearances.
They are keen on impressing people with their good manners.
They are very nice even when they do things that are not allowed.
They remain kind even in difficult circumstances.
Which of the following descriptions fits Britons best, according to Bernardo Recaman’sletter?
They always try to keep up appearances. They are keen on impressing people with their good manners. They are very nice even when they do things that are not allowed. They remain kind even in difficult circumstances.Lees bij de volgende vragen steeds eerst de opgave voordat je de bijbehorende tekst
raadpleegt.
opgave 11Tekst 11 Trip-wired.com – industry secrets online
Je hebt een waardeloze vakantie gehad.
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Wordt in deze tekst een website genoemd waar je je kritiek kwijt kunt op het hotel waar je
Wordt in deze tekst een website genoemd waar je je kritiek kwijt kunt op het hotel waar jehebt gelogeerd? Zo ja, onder welk kopje?
opgave 12Tekst 12 Amnesty International
Je bent benieuwd of het hanteren van de doodstraf wel of geen effect heeft op het
terugdringen van de misdaad.
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Geeft de tekst daar informatie over? Zo ja, onder welk kopje?
Geeft de tekst daar informatie over? Zo ja, onder welk kopje?Je wilt weten hoeveel mensen in de Verenigde Staten ten onrechte ter dood gebracht zijn.
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Blijkt uit de tekst om hoeveel mensen het gaat? Zo ja, om hoeveel mensen gaat het?
Blijkt uit de tekst om hoeveel mensen het gaat? Zo ja, om hoeveel mensen gaat het?opgave 13Tekst 13 Instrument Amnesty
Je hebt een gitaar waarvan de snaren gebroken of versleten zijn.
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Komt dat instrument in aanmerking voor de campagne Instrument Amnesty?
Komt dat instrument in aanmerking voor de campagne Instrument Amnesty?Zo niet, antwoord ”Nee”. Zo ja, antwoord ”Ja” en citeer de eerste twee en de laatste twee
woorden van de zin waarop je je antwoord baseert.
De bijlage met informatie bij dit examen, zoals hij gedrukt is.
Bij dit examen hoort geen uitwerkbijlage.
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