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opgave 1Tekst 1 Why no one loves a British tourist
“such antics” (regels 8-9)
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Welk concreet voorbeeld van “such antics” staat in de tekst?
Welk concreet voorbeeld van “such antics” staat in de tekst?Citeer dit voorbeeld.
“As if encouragement were needed.” (regel 10)
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Wie hebben geen aanmoediging nodig waartoe?
Wie hebben geen aanmoediging nodig waartoe?Vul de volgende zin aan:
……… hebben geen aanmoediging nodig om ………
“Britons treat ‘abroad’ as some secret place of licence” (lines 24-25)
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What could have been the cause of this in the past, according to Andrew Martin in
Britons did not have enough self-respect.
Britons had the feeling that they owned the world.
Britons led too disciplined lives at home.
Britons used to be aggressive and violent in their own country, too.
What could have been the cause of this in the past, according to Andrew Martin inparagraph 3?
Britons did not have enough self-respect. Britons had the feeling that they owned the world. Britons led too disciplined lives at home. Britons used to be aggressive and violent in their own country, too.“Britons treat ‘abroad’ as some secret place of licence” (regels 24-25)
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Welke verklaring voor dit verschijnsel krijgt de meeste aandacht in alinea 4?
Welke verklaring voor dit verschijnsel krijgt de meeste aandacht in alinea 4?opgave 2Tekst 2 Not so new labour
“Not so new labour” (titel)
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In welke twee opzichten was de arbeidssituatie vroeger ongeveer hetzelfde als nu volgens
In welke twee opzichten was de arbeidssituatie vroeger ongeveer hetzelfde als nu volgensde tekst?
opgave 3Tekst 3 Kidman with clichés
“I somehow doubt it” (end of paragraph 2)
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What does Charles Spencer have doubts about?
Whether Ewbank and Hildred chose the right people to write biographies about.
Whether Ewbank and Hildred had Nicole Kidman’s permission to write her biography.
Whether Ewbank and Hildred have written any good biographies at all.
Whether Ewbank and Hildred’s biography of Nicole Kidman is worth reading.
What does Charles Spencer have doubts about? Whether Ewbank and Hildred chose the right people to write biographies about. Whether Ewbank and Hildred had Nicole Kidman’s permission to write her biography. Whether Ewbank and Hildred have written any good biographies at all. Whether Ewbank and Hildred’s biography of Nicole Kidman is worth reading.71p
Wat is het voornaamste bezwaar van Charles Spencer tegen de inhoud van de biografie
Wat is het voornaamste bezwaar van Charles Spencer tegen de inhoud van de biografieNicole Kidman volgens alinea 3?
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What is the main aim of paragraph 4?
To criticise Ewbank and Hildred for praising Nicole Kidman too highly.
To explain why Ewbank and Hildred have written about Nicole Kidman.
To express agreement with one point made by Ewbank and Hildred.
To point out some of Nicole Kidman’s shortcomings as an actress.
To provide background information on Nicole Kidman’s career.
What is the main aim of paragraph 4? To criticise Ewbank and Hildred for praising Nicole Kidman too highly. To explain why Ewbank and Hildred have written about Nicole Kidman. To express agreement with one point made by Ewbank and Hildred. To point out some of Nicole Kidman’s shortcomings as an actress. To provide background information on Nicole Kidman’s career.91p
What is Charles Spencer’s point in paragraph 5?
Ewbank and Hildred do not seem to have any interest in Nicole Kidman’s private life.
Ewbank and Hildred fail to explain why Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise broke up.
It is obvious that Nicole Kidman’s marriage to Tom Cruise gained her lots of free publicity.
It will always be a mystery why Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise decided to get married.
What is Charles Spencer’s point in paragraph 5? Ewbank and Hildred do not seem to have any interest in Nicole Kidman’s private life. Ewbank and Hildred fail to explain why Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise broke up. It is obvious that Nicole Kidman’s marriage to Tom Cruise gained her lots of free publicity. It will always be a mystery why Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise decided to get married.101p
How does Charles Spencer qualify Ewbank and Hildred’s Nicole Kidman in paragraphs 6
As amazingly accurate, in view of its writers’ usual carelessness.
As remarkably boring, in view of its writers’ press background.
As unusually complimentary, in view of its writers’ critical attitude to stardom.
How does Charles Spencer qualify Ewbank and Hildred’s Nicole Kidman in paragraphs 6and 7?
As amazingly accurate, in view of its writers’ usual carelessness. As remarkably boring, in view of its writers’ press background. As unusually complimentary, in view of its writers’ critical attitude to stardom.111p
What is Charles Spencer’s main criticism of Ewbank and Hildred’s Nicole Kidman in
It does not do justice to the qualities that Nicole Kidman has as an actress.
It pays too much attention to Nicole Kidman’s unremarkable youth.
It shows lack of understanding of the roles Nicole Kidman has played.
What is Charles Spencer’s main criticism of Ewbank and Hildred’s Nicole Kidman inparagraph 8?
It does not do justice to the qualities that Nicole Kidman has as an actress. It pays too much attention to Nicole Kidman’s unremarkable youth. It shows lack of understanding of the roles Nicole Kidman has played.opgave 4Tekst 4 Splitting ear drums
Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
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be surprised
feel responsible
get worried
be surprised feel responsible get worried131p
close surveillance
no similar obligation
severe financial pressure
the same strict regime
close surveillance no similar obligation severe financial pressure the same strict regime141p
criticised
ignored
recognised
criticised ignored recognised151p
club owners
film advertisers
ministers
teenagers
club owners film advertisers ministers teenagersopgave 5Tekst 5 Healing the world
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What are lines 12-17 (“Between 1960 … 4% do.”) meant to illustrate?
Far more people in poor countries are killed by diseases than by terrorism.
Generally speaking, life expectancy of people in poor countries is low.
Overall health in poor countries has improved in recent decades.
Poor countries are perfect breeding grounds for terrorism.
What are lines 12-17 (“Between 1960 … 4% do.”) meant to illustrate? Far more people in poor countries are killed by diseases than by terrorism. Generally speaking, life expectancy of people in poor countries is low. Overall health in poor countries has improved in recent decades. Poor countries are perfect breeding grounds for terrorism.“Rich countries … a year.” (regels 24-29)
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In welke alinea van het artikel begint het tekstgedeelte waarin de schrijver dit voorstel
In welke alinea van het artikel begint het tekstgedeelte waarin de schrijver dit voorstelopnieuw aan de orde stelt?
“Healing the … of compassion.” (lines 30-31)
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Which of the following could be put after this sentence to reflect the main point made in
It is a lost battle, too.
It is a risky business, too.
It is our Christian duty, too.
It is sound economics, too.
Which of the following could be put after this sentence to reflect the main point made inparagraph 3?
It is a lost battle, too. It is a risky business, too. It is our Christian duty, too. It is sound economics, too.191p
Which of the following summarises paragraph 4 best?
can only fight diseases effectively if they recognise their existence.
could carry out research in order to set priorities in fighting diseases.
could take various steps to improve their populations’ health.
should apply existing health programmes in a more structured way.
should try to prevent diseases rather than try to cure them.
Which of the following summarises paragraph 4 best?Poor countries
can only fight diseases effectively if they recognise their existence. could carry out research in order to set priorities in fighting diseases. could take various steps to improve their populations’ health. should apply existing health programmes in a more structured way. should try to prevent diseases rather than try to cure them.202p
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande aspecten aan of het volgens alinea 5 een oorzaak vormt
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande aspecten aan of het volgens alinea 5 een oorzaak vormtvan de gezondheidsproblemen in arme landen.
1 gebrek aan medisch personeel
2 geldgebrek
3 ongezonde leefgewoonten
4 slechte organisatie van de gezondheidszorg
Noteer het nummer van elk aspect, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
opgave 6Tekst 6 An attack of sanity
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How does Robin Harris introduce the subject of his article in paragraph 1?
By criticising the way in which information about crime is collected in Britain.
By explaining why interpreting the data on crime is very difficult.
By pointing out that the official crime rates give rise to various different conclusions.
By stating that English institutions do not seem to agree on how to combat crime.
How does Robin Harris introduce the subject of his article in paragraph 1? By criticising the way in which information about crime is collected in Britain. By explaining why interpreting the data on crime is very difficult. By pointing out that the official crime rates give rise to various different conclusions. By stating that English institutions do not seem to agree on how to combat crime.221p
Which of the following statements about British crime rates is/are true, according to
Both 1 and 2 are true.
Only 1 is true.
Only 2 is true.
Neither 1 nor 2 is true.
Which of the following statements about British crime rates is/are true, according toparagraph 2?
1 After going down, British crime rates have risen again in recent years.
2 There is a lot of crime in Britain compared with many other countries.
Both 1 and 2 are true. Only 1 is true. Only 2 is true. Neither 1 nor 2 is true.232p
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande citaten aan of het volgens Robin Harris wel of niet een
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande citaten aan of het volgens Robin Harris wel of niet eenkenmerk is van de “existing policies” (regels 23-24).
1 “an alternative penal philosophy” (regels 25-26)
2 “an approach … on crime” (regels 28-30)
3 “to try … its causes” (regels 31-32)
4 “It is assumed … their circumstances” (regels 32-34)
Noteer het nummer van elk citaat, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
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How could the sentence “A sensible strategy … its ‘causes’.” (lines 40-42) also begin?
For example, a sensible strategy…
However, a sensible strategy…
Moreover, a sensible strategy…
Therefore, a sensible strategy…
How could the sentence “A sensible strategy … its ‘causes’.” (lines 40-42) also begin? For example, a sensible strategy… However, a sensible strategy… Moreover, a sensible strategy… Therefore, a sensible strategy…“Unfortunately, policing in Britain today does not work well at all.” (lines 46-47)
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Which of the following pairs of elements plays a role in this, according to Robin Harris?
Corruption and bureaucracy.
Lack of facilities and lack of information.
Too many managers and too much tolerance towards crime.
Understaffing and lack of effective action.
Which of the following pairs of elements plays a role in this, according to Robin Harris? Corruption and bureaucracy. Lack of facilities and lack of information. Too many managers and too much tolerance towards crime. Understaffing and lack of effective action.261p
Leg uit wat Robin Harris bedoelt met “they adjust their behaviour accordingly”
Leg uit wat Robin Harris bedoelt met “they adjust their behaviour accordingly”(regels 73-74).
N.B. Een antwoord dat neerkomt op een vertaling van het citaat zelf levert geen punt op.
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What conclusion does Robin Harris reach in the last paragraph?
It is doubtful whether the public will be willing to pay for a new approach to crime.
No matter how much money is invested, crime will never disappear completely.
The costs of an effective crime strategy are high, but low compared to some other
The money needed for fighting crime can only be found by cutting the budgets of some
What conclusion does Robin Harris reach in the last paragraph? It is doubtful whether the public will be willing to pay for a new approach to crime. No matter how much money is invested, crime will never disappear completely. The costs of an effective crime strategy are high, but low compared to some othergovernment expenses.
The money needed for fighting crime can only be found by cutting the budgets of someother ministries.
opgave 7Tekst 7 Animal rights activists take on India’s leather industry
Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
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a new phenomenon
seldom prosecuted
simply not tolerated
a new phenomenon seldom prosecuted simply not tolerated291p
Besides
However
In short
Besides However In short301p
animal handling
quality control
trade relations
working conditions
animal handling quality control trade relations working conditions311p
Anand Set
Peta
the Indian government
the state of Kerala
Anand Set Peta the Indian government the state of Kerala321p
of economic interest
of secondary importance
on consumers’ minds
on the political agenda
of economic interest of secondary importance on consumers’ minds on the political agendaopgave 8Tekst 8 Love is a matter of taste
Kies bij de beantwoording van vraag 33 tot en met 36 steeds één van de onderstaande
omschrijvingen.
1 gebruiksmogelijkheden van de “compatibility indicator”
2 interpretatie van de uitslag van de “compatibility indicator”
3 publieke belangstelling voor de “compatibility indicator”
4 reacties van de deskundigen op de “compatibility indicator”
5 vorm en inhoud van de “compatibility indicator”
6 werkwijze bij de ontwikkeling van de “compatibility indicator”
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Welk van de bovenstaande omschrijvingen geeft het beste weer waar alinea 2 hoofdzakelijk
Welk van de bovenstaande omschrijvingen geeft het beste weer waar alinea 2 hoofdzakelijkover gaat?
Noteer het nummer van deze omschrijving.
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Welk van de bovenstaande omschrijvingen geeft het beste weer waar alinea 3 hoofdzakelijk
Welk van de bovenstaande omschrijvingen geeft het beste weer waar alinea 3 hoofdzakelijkover gaat?
Noteer het nummer van deze omschrijving.
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Welk van de bovenstaande omschrijvingen geeft het beste weer waar alinea 4 hoofdzakelijk
Welk van de bovenstaande omschrijvingen geeft het beste weer waar alinea 4 hoofdzakelijkover gaat?
Noteer het nummer van deze omschrijving.
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Welk van de bovenstaande omschrijvingen geeft het beste weer waar alinea 5 hoofdzakelijk
Welk van de bovenstaande omschrijvingen geeft het beste weer waar alinea 5 hoofdzakelijkover gaat?
Noteer het nummer van deze omschrijving.
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Which of the following is the main condition for a stable relationship, according to this
be of the same level of intelligence.
have a lot in common.
not give up their own identities.
understand each other’s wishes.
Which of the following is the main condition for a stable relationship, according to thisarticle?
The partners should
be of the same level of intelligence. have a lot in common. not give up their own identities. understand each other’s wishes.381p
How can the overall tone of this article be characterised best?
As ironic.
As matter-of-fact.
As sceptical.
As surprised.
How can the overall tone of this article be characterised best? As ironic. As matter-of-fact. As sceptical. As surprised.opgave 9Tekst 9 Giga-what? Barbie Gets Her Own Computer
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How does Ophira Edut deal with the subject of her article in paragraphs 1 and 2?
By accusing Mattel of commercial exploitation of children.
By complimenting Mattel on its smart methods for selling more computers.
By giving a critical description of the product that she is reviewing.
By promoting a very attractive new toy for boys and girls.
How does Ophira Edut deal with the subject of her article in paragraphs 1 and 2? By accusing Mattel of commercial exploitation of children. By complimenting Mattel on its smart methods for selling more computers. By giving a critical description of the product that she is reviewing. By promoting a very attractive new toy for boys and girls.401p
What is Ophira Edut’s final judgement about the Mattel computer for girls?
She concludes that girls will not be interested in the software that comes with it.
She considers it a useful tool for girls to learn elementary computer skills.
She is positive about its price but negative about the software provided.
She only recommends it for girls who have little experience with computers.
What is Ophira Edut’s final judgement about the Mattel computer for girls? She concludes that girls will not be interested in the software that comes with it. She considers it a useful tool for girls to learn elementary computer skills. She is positive about its price but negative about the software provided. She only recommends it for girls who have little experience with computers.Lees bij de volgende opgaven steeds eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende tekst
raadpleegt.
opgave 10Tekst 10 Parents are unaware of Ecstasy risk
“Parents are unaware of Ecstasy risk” (titel)
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Blijkt uit het artikel hoe het zou kunnen komen dat ouders niet weten dat hun kinderen
Blijkt uit het artikel hoe het zou kunnen komen dat ouders niet weten dat hun kinderenEcstasy gebruiken? Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
dit staat.
opgave 11Tekst 11 The African-American connection
Voor een spreekbeurt zoek je een boek over de problematiek van liefdesverhoudingen
tussen mensen van verschillende rassen.
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Staat er in de folder The African-American Connection een boek vermeld dat met dit
Staat er in de folder The African-American Connection een boek vermeld dat met ditonderwerp te maken heeft? Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, schrijf de titel van dat boek op.
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