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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 Every student succeeds
“Every Student Succeeds Act” (line 2)
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as completely objective
as highly appreciative
as mildly mocking
as rather critical
How can the writer’s attitude towards this new law best be characterised?
as completely objective as highly appreciative as mildly mocking as rather critical“That is a gift for all children in our nation.” (laatste zin)
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Maar voor welke kinderen vooral, volgens de tekst?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands of citeer het juiste deel uit de tekst.
opgave 2Tekst 2 Buy this handbag
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She believes it is an important step in the right direction.
She claims it is a marketing trick that will increase sales.
She doubts whether it will boost the sale of ‘green’ products.
She expects it will greatly improve the industry’s image.
She thinks it will only make a marginal difference.
What is the main point Emily Goldman makes on the topic of “high-end
fashion houses ‘going green’”?
She believes it is an important step in the right direction. She claims it is a marketing trick that will increase sales. She doubts whether it will boost the sale of ‘green’ products. She expects it will greatly improve the industry’s image. She thinks it will only make a marginal difference.“the throw-away mentality” (regel 9)
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Welke zin maakt duidelijk dat deze mentaliteit bewust door producenten
gestimuleerd wordt?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 3Tekst 3 Invisible Boyfriend
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Its customers may be unaware that there are several individuals
It stands out for being considerably more user-friendly than its
Participants eventually end up getting romantically involved in real life.
The company that operates it is known to seriously underpay its
Which of the following becomes clear about the ‘Invisible Boyfriend’
service in this text?
Its customers may be unaware that there are several individualsbehind a virtual friend.
It stands out for being considerably more user-friendly than itscompetitors.
Participants eventually end up getting romantically involved in real life. The company that operates it is known to seriously underpay itsemployees.
“an unmet need for a niche audience” (alinea 4)
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In welke zin wordt duidelijk welk probleem met deze app kan worden
opgelost?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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as classy but overpriced
as clever but disturbing
as commendable but imperfect
as exciting but extravagant
How does the writer of this article view the ‘Invisible Boyfriend’ service?
as classy but overpriced as clever but disturbing as commendable but imperfect as exciting but extravagantopgave 4Tekst 4 For what it’s worth
“I have developed a brilliant rush hour strategy” (alinea 7)
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Welke andere, serieuzere aanpak voor het probleem heeft de schrijver al
eerder in de tekst zijdelings aangegeven?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
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Geef van de volgende aspecten van reizen met het openbaar vervoer aan
of deze wel of niet genoemd worden in de tekst.
1 reiskosten
2 vertragingen
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
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beeldspraak
herhaling
overdrijving
paradox
Welk van de volgende stijlmiddelen heeft de schrijver van deze column
het meeste toegepast?
beeldspraak herhaling overdrijving paradoxopgave 5Tekst 5 What’s the big idea?
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big
cheap
flexible
strong
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
big cheap flexible strong121p
to give an explanation for the fact that managers tend to be wary of
to illustrate why companies should be prepared to invest in modern
to stress that asking for new ideas only makes sense if a company is
to support Luc de Brabandere’s theory on how to successfully run a
What is the main goal of paragraph 3?
to give an explanation for the fact that managers tend to be wary oftaking financial risks
to illustrate why companies should be prepared to invest in moderntechnology
to stress that asking for new ideas only makes sense if a company isready to use them
to support Luc de Brabandere’s theory on how to successfully run abusiness
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ambition
inaction
obedience
rebellion
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 4?
ambition inaction obedience rebellionDe in de tekst genoemde experts hebben ieder een andere belangrijkste
boodschap. Deze boodschappen kunnen elk kernachtig samengevat
worden met één van deze beschrijvingen:
a be adjustable
b means to an end
c miracle cure
d rewarding genius
e trial and error
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Geef voor elke expert aan welke beschrijving past bij zijn bijdrage.
1 Luc de Brabandere (alinea 2)
2 David Burkus (alinea 4)
3 Eze Vidra (alinea 5)
Noteer de juiste letter achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
Let op: er blijven twee beschrijvingen over.
opgave 6Tekst 6 Cinderella is a fairy tale
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by analysing the main theme of Disney’s Cinderella
by criticising the latest screenplay version of Cinderella
by explaining why Cinderella is a film with great potential
by making clear that Cinderella is not a realistic movie
How does the writer introduce the topic of this text in paragraph 1?
by analysing the main theme of Disney’s Cinderella by criticising the latest screenplay version of Cinderella by explaining why Cinderella is a film with great potential by making clear that Cinderella is not a realistic movie“Cinderella is a threat to children” (paragraph 2)
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paragraph 2
paragraph 3
paragraph 4
paragraph 5
In which paragraph does Viv Regan explain why she thinks this is
nonsense?
paragraph 2 paragraph 3 paragraph 4 paragraph 5171p
Wie wordt door Viv Regan als voorbeeld genoemd van “the ugly
stepsisters of the commentariat” (alinea 2)?
Schrijf de naam van deze persoon op.
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Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in
overeenstemming is met de mening van Viv Regan.
1 Lily James is ongeschikt om de hoofdrol te spelen in de film
Cinderella.
2 De film Cinderella zou het politieke bewustzijn van jonge vrouwen
moeten stimuleren.
3 De makers van de film Cinderella overschatten het belang en de
voorbeeldfunctie van de film.
4 De film Frozen heeft bewezen hoe groot de invloed van een film met
een sterke vrouwelijke hoofdpersoon is.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
opgave 7Tekst 7 How to beat the bugs
Een bedrijf dat zijn anti-insectenmiddel wil laten registreren in de VS moet
informatie geven over verschillende aspecten.
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Geef van de volgende aspecten aan of ze wel of niet genoemd worden in
alinea 1.
1 de gezondheidsrisico’s van het middel
2 de prijs van het middel
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
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a further check
an escape clause
an extra certificate
a safer option
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 2?
a further check an escape clause an extra certificate a safer option211p
Alarming flaws
Safety concerns
Similar patterns
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
Alarming flaws Safety concerns Similar patterns221p
It criticises the role the EPA has played in promoting the repellents
It elaborates on the problems reported about the repellents discussed
It gives further information about the potency of the repellents
It makes clear why the repellents discussed in paragraph 3 tend to
It mentions repellents to be preferred over the ones discussed in
How does paragraph 4 relate to paragraph 3?
It criticises the role the EPA has played in promoting the repellentsdiscussed in paragraph 3.
It elaborates on the problems reported about the repellents discussedin paragraph 3.
It gives further information about the potency of the repellentsdiscussed in paragraph 3.
It makes clear why the repellents discussed in paragraph 3 tend tocause problems.
It mentions repellents to be preferred over the ones discussed inparagraph 3.
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chemicals are more effective
experiments can lead to innovations
natural doesn’t always equal benign
the industry cannot be trusted
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
chemicals are more effective experiments can lead to innovations natural doesn’t always equal benign the industry cannot be trusted241p
Likewise
Of course
Therefore
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 6?
Likewise Of course Therefore251p
as arrogant and indifferent
as emotional and undecisive
as impartial and open-minded
as mocking and resolute
How can the tone the writer uses in paragraph 6 be characterised?
as arrogant and indifferent as emotional and undecisive as impartial and open-minded as mocking and resolute261p
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van de zin uit alinea 4, 5 of 6 die wordt
uitgebeeld door de illustratie.
opgave 8Tekst 8 It is all in the mind
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In politics, medical evidence tends to be overlooked.
Medical judgements can be politically motivated.
Medical proof may lead to the ending of a politician’s career.
Politicians’ medical conditions should be made public.
Which of the following is in line with paragraph 1?
In politics, medical evidence tends to be overlooked. Medical judgements can be politically motivated. Medical proof may lead to the ending of a politician’s career. Politicians’ medical conditions should be made public.282p
Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze wel of niet in
overeenstemming is met alinea 1, 2 en 3.
1 De Munro’s wilden met het onderzoek aantonen dat hersenscans
vragenlijsten overbodig maken.
2 Alle deelnemers aan het onderzoek kregen gegevens te zien van een
denkbeeldige patiënt bij wie mogelijk sprake was van dementie.
3 Het aantal jaren ervaring dat een expert had, bepaalde hoe
betrouwbaar de studenten de uitkomsten vonden.
4 Studenten die de informatie op basis van hersenscans kregen,
vertrouwden erop dat deze gegevens klopten.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
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They are ultimately less upsetting for a patient than a session in a
They come with more sophisticated guidelines for understanding the
They give a less objective insight into a disease than a brain scan
What becomes clear about cognitive tests from paragraph 4?
They are ultimately less upsetting for a patient than a session in ascanner.
They come with more sophisticated guidelines for understanding theresults than scans.
They give a less objective insight into a disease than a brain scanoffers.
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to counterbalance the findings presented in paragraph 3
to further explore the findings presented in paragraph 3
to give an example of the findings presented in paragraph 3
to support the findings presented in paragraph 3
What is the goal of paragraph 5?
to counterbalance the findings presented in paragraph 3 to further explore the findings presented in paragraph 3 to give an example of the findings presented in paragraph 3 to support the findings presented in paragraph 3311p
It contradicts the outcome of the Munro research.
It puts the Munro research in a broader context.
It stresses the scientific quality of the Munro research.
How can paragraph 6 best be characterised?
It contradicts the outcome of the Munro research. It puts the Munro research in a broader context. It stresses the scientific quality of the Munro research.321p
They advocate closer cooperation between physicians and
They are critical of scientists who deliberately misinterpret medical
They think that the reliability of scanning equipment needs to be
They would like to see a better appreciation of the merits of
Which of the following is in line with the opinion of the researchers, as
presented in paragraph 7?
They advocate closer cooperation between physicians andpsychologists.
They are critical of scientists who deliberately misinterpret medicalfindings.
They think that the reliability of scanning equipment needs to beimproved.
They would like to see a better appreciation of the merits ofpsychology.
opgave 9Tekst 9 Ghana’s e-waste dump seeps poison
“the best of intentions” (paragraph 2)
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develop ecofriendly methods of waste disposal.
financially benefit from Western wastefulness.
get acquainted with modern technology.
stimulate local economic initiatives.
What were these original intentions?
To give Third World Countries the means to
develop ecofriendly methods of waste disposal. financially benefit from Western wastefulness. get acquainted with modern technology. stimulate local economic initiatives.342p
Geef van elk van de volgende citaten uit alinea 3 aan of dit een direct
gevolg benoemt van “the need for disposal alternatives” (alinea 3).
1 “Unregulated shipping containers”
2 “an ad hoc development project”
3 “a scheme for companies to get around national regulations”
4 “ill-equipped and extraordinarily poor rural villages”
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
“Ghana’s e-Waste Dump Seeps Poison” (titel)
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“a mountain of abandoned motherboards, computer monitors, and
“the efforts have backfired, reducing many communities to massive
“Local manufacturers buy the commodities, offering one of the only
“So the hazards of technological trash actually flow north as well as
Welk van de volgende citaten is niet in overeenstemming met de
strekking van deze titel?
“a mountain of abandoned motherboards, computer monitors, andhard drives litters the landscape” (paragraph 1)
“the efforts have backfired, reducing many communities to massivepiles of smoldering e-waste” (paragraph 2)
“Local manufacturers buy the commodities, offering one of the onlysteady income streams in town.” (paragraph 4)
“So the hazards of technological trash actually flow north as well assouth.” (paragraph 5)
opgave 10Tekst 10 Blushing
Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven
mogelijkheden.
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appreciate
ignore
reveal
suppress
appreciate ignore reveal suppress371p
at a loss
at his best
in the wrong
in two minds
at a loss at his best in the wrong in two minds381p
envy
question
see through
submit to
envy question see through submit to391p
complexity
honesty
instability
potency
complexity honesty instability potencyopgave 11Tekst 11 Fighting puppy mills
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to ask for withdrawal of an article
to criticise the choice of subject for an article
to express support for a cause mentioned in an article
to question a line of reasoning used in an article
Why did Aliona Groh write to Best Friends Magazine?
to ask for withdrawal of an article to criticise the choice of subject for an article to express support for a cause mentioned in an article to question a line of reasoning used in an articleLees bij de volgende opgave eerst de vraag voordat je de bijbehorende
tekst raadpleegt.
opgave 12Tekst 12 Customer property claim form
In de tekst staat een maximumbedrag genoemd dat je terug kunt krijgen
als United Airlines je bagage is kwijtgeraakt.
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In welke twee gevallen kun je meer uitbetaald krijgen dan het
maximumbedrag?
Geef antwoord in het Nederlands.
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