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Eindexamen engels havo 2008, tijdvak 2

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Let op: beantwoord een open vraag altijd in het Nederlands, behalve als het
anders is aangegeven. Als je in het Engels antwoordt, levert dat 0 punten op.

opgave 1Tekst 1 Auto makers grapple with longer-lasting cars

11p
Which of the following fits the gap in the text?
A at the same time
B even
C for instance
D instead

opgave 2Tekst 2 Population spread

“If the … the Netherlands.” (second sentence)
21p
What does David L. Gosling want to make clear with this remark?
A Americans should learn to make better use of their space.
B The Netherlands are too small to accommodate all the Dutch.
C The number of people on earth is not the main cause of concern.
D The whole world may become as crowded as the Netherlands are now.
E Western countries are rich enough to admit lots of immigrants.

opgave 3Tekst 3 Downloading trouble

31p
What is the main point made by Eric Longley (first letter)?
The record industry’s attitude towards illegal downloading
A is based on at least some good reasons.
B is fair considering its recent losses.
C is merely aimed at protecting its own interests.
D is particularly harmful to experimental pop musicians.
41p
What is the main point with regard to illegal downloading of music files made by
Ed Mayo (second letter)?
A Hackers will always be one step ahead of those trying to protect music files.
B Punishing offenders will not stop others from trying their luck.
C The record companies themselves are largely to blame for it.

opgave 4Tekst 4 Risk-taking boys do not get the girls

52p
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet
overeenstemt met de inhoud van de tekst.
1 Stuntende mannen maken doorgaans meer indruk op mannen dan op
vrouwen.
2 Vergeleken bij vroeger zijn mannen toch wat voorzichtiger geworden.
3 Oudere mannen nemen net zoveel risico’s als jongere mannen.
4 Vrouwen kiezen misschien voor ‘aanzien’ ongeacht het risicovolle gedrag
van een man.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
61p
Which of the following fits the gap in line 14?
A because
B so
C whereas

opgave 5Tekst 5 Trials on TV? Don’t hold your breath

71p
What conclusion do lines 1-26 lead up to?
A The broadcasting of British trials on TV will be very different from the
American practice.
B The commotion about new legislation will only lead to stricter regulations
concerning cameras in British courts.
C The current media excitement about TV rights may persuade the Lord
Chancellor to permit more extensive filming during trials.
“the blob … movements” (lines 40-42)
81p
Why does Marcel Berlins add this example?
A To emphasise the Lord Chancellor’s wisdom if he were to restrict filming to
the performances of the judges and the lawyers.
B To indicate that in the early days of TV technical capabilities left much to be
desired.
C To show that American audiences expect to be able to view dramatic court
scenes live.
D To underline his view that without the exciting bits TV trials are too boring to
watch.
“There will be no sensational bits.” (lines 55-56)
91p
Which of the following expresses more or less the same?
A “Don’t … breath” (title)
B “viewers … screens” (lines 9-12)
C “the suggestion … covering it” (lines 36-38)
D “So … forbidden?” (lines 44-46)

opgave 6Tekst 6 Flirting

Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven
mogelijkheden.
101p
A curious
B humorous
C pointless
D sad
E useful
111p
A can be very risky
B has the least impact
C is hardly acceptable
D is highly noticeable
121p
A directly ask her if
B feel annoyed because
C mistakenly believe that
D quietly wonder whether
131p
A boast one’s successes
B express one’s feelings
C spread one’s genes
D test one’s emotions
141p
A imagine
B overestimate
C undervalue
151p
A however
B moreover
C of course
D therefore

opgave 7Tekst 7 The bottom line

161p
Wat is de belangrijkste functie van alinea 1 van de tekst The bottom line?
A De aanleiding noemen voor het schrijven van deze tekst.
B De hoofdgedachte van de tekst kort samenvatten.
C Het belangrijkste onderzoeksresultaat van het in de tekst besproken boek
uiteenzetten.
D Het tekstonderwerp inleiden met behulp van een voorbeeld.
171p
What are lines 13-18 (“The Arkansas-based chain … elsewhere.”) meant to
illustrate?
A How Wal-Mart has managed to become the leader in its field.
B That Fishman’s book is about Wal-Mart’s position in the US only.
C That Wal-Mart plays a key role in the American economy.
D Why Fishman is mainly positive about Wal-Mart.
182p
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in
overeenstemming is met de inhoud van alinea 3 (regels 19-28).
1 Fishman used only one source to collect information about Wal-Mart.
2 Fishman passes a balanced judgment on Wal-Mart.
3 Wal-Mart has often been accused of exploiting its employees.
4 Working conditions at Wal-Mart’s supply companies have deteriorated.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
“Wal-Mart is not simply a predator” (regel 31).
191p
Welk argument geeft de schrijver voor deze bewering?
201p
What kind of customers are “‘conflicted’ customers” according to paragraph 4
(lines 29-37)?
Customers who
A buy a great deal at Wal-Mart but have moral objections to some of its
company policies.
B come to Wal-Mart for the best bargains but shop at other grocery stores as
well.
C often shop at Wal-Mart but suspect the company of not giving them enough
value for money.
“Sam Walton … a billionaire.” (lines 42-44)
211p
What is the function of this sentence?
A To criticise Wal-Mart’s extreme meanness.
B To illustrate the mentality underlying Wal-Mart’s financial policy.
C To point out that Wal-Mart’s founder remained a conservative man all his
life.
D To show how difficult Wal-Mart’s first beginnings were.
221p
Which of the following fits the gap in line 48?
A Besides
B Consequently
C In short
D Still
“the hypnotic effect it has on American shoppers” (regel 50)
231p
Vat kort samen wat dit effect was volgens de voorbeelden in regels 50-53
(“They … them.”).
241p
Which of the following agrees with Martin’s review of Charles Fishman’s book
The Wal-Mart Effect?
A It is full of facts and anecdotes but does not take a stand.
B It is highly informative and refreshingly objective.
C It is rightly critical but overlooks the shoppers’ responsibility.
D It is well written and justly praises the company.

opgave 8Tekst 8 So, should you buy a diamond?

251p
How does the writer introduce the subject of this article in paragraph 1?
A By commenting on the popular attitude towards the subject.
B By complaining about a man’s task in relation to the subject.
C By explaining what led him to writing about the subject.
D By highlighting one particular aspect of the subject.
“Primarily, should you even buy a diamond?” (alinea 1)
261p
Citeer een gedeelte van een zin uit alinea 2 waaruit blijkt dat je dit eigenlijk niet
zou moeten doen.
In verband met “The Kimberley Process” (alinea 2) worden twee voorschriften
genoemd waar de diamanthandel zich aan dient te houden.
272p
Welke twee voorschriften zijn dat?
281p
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
A Although
B Because
C Even when
D Now that
291p
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
A a devastating
B a logical
C a predictable
D a remarkable
301p
Welke eigenschap maakt diamanten zo buitengewoon geschikt als betaalmiddel
voor illegale praktijken volgens alinea 5?
Citeer het gedeelte van de zin dat een kernachtig antwoord op deze vraag geeft.
311p
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
A causes
B highlights
C justifies
D overlooks
321p
What is the function of paragraph 7 in relation to paragraphs 5 and 6?
The information given in paragraphs 5 and 6 is
A emphasised by paragraph 7.
B falsified by paragraph 7.
C illustrated by paragraph 7.
D modified by paragraph 7.

opgave 9Tekst 9 Taking our leaders at face value

332p
Geef van elk van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet overeenkomt
met de inhoud van alinea 1.
People seem to vote for a particular candidate because they like
1 handsome candidates with attractive faces best.
2 the characteristics they seem to detect in the candidate’s face.
3 the political ideas and changes they think a candidate stands for.
Noteer het nummer van elke bewering gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
341p
What is the main function of paragraph 2?
A To analyse the research into the subject matter.
B To describe the research into the subject matter.
C To question the methods to research the subject matter.
D To stress the importance of the research into the subject matter.
351p
Which of the following is made clear by the last sentence of paragraph 2?
A In the computer images great care was taken to make Bush and Kerry look
very unlike each other.
B Some facial characteristics of Bush and Kerry were maintained in the
computer images.
C The Bush and Kerry computer images were given facial characteristics that
made recognition more difficult.
“That bears emphasizing.” (paragraph 3)
361p
What does the author want to make clear with this remark?
He thinks that the outcome of the research mentioned in the text
A is highly remarkable.
B may not be trustworthy.
C should be ignored.
D was common knowledge all along.
371p
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
A Apparently
B Instead
C Nevertheless
D Unexpectedly
381p
Wie gaan, volgens alinea 5, het sterkst af op uiterlijke kenmerken bij het kiezen
van een politicus?
391p
What does paragraph 6 make clear?
A Attractive people are not necessarily the best politicians.
B How people determine whether or not they trust anyone.
C The opinions people form about others may not always be correct.
D Why studies into face recognition come up with conflicting results.
“Misjudging someone … a leader.” (paragraph 7)
401p
How can the tone of this part of the text be characterised?
A As arrogant.
B As cynical.
C As disapproving.
D As objective.
E As resigned.
Lees bij de volgende opgaven steeds eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende
tekst raadpleegt.

opgave 10Tekst 10 Too many mistakes: black list for medication errors?

411p
Je vraagt je af: waarom worden er vaak fouten gemaakt bij het voorschrijven van
medicijnen?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin die samenvat wat er mis gaat.
Nog niet alle ziekenhuizen hebben een goed functionerend elektronisch systeem
voor het medicijngebruik.
421p
Waarom niet?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin die begint met de verklaring hiervoor.

opgave 11Tekst 11 What happens to most old wedding dresses?

431p
Wat gebeurt er volgens deze tekst met de meeste bruidsjurken, na de bruiloft?
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