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Let op: beantwoord een open vraag altijd in het Nederlands, behalve als het
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opgave 1Tekst 1 From a speech
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and make binding international rules to further road safety.
and make binding international rules to restrain the multinationals.
and make binding international rules to safeguard corporate interests.
and make binding international rules to stimulate the global economy.
Which of the following could be an alternative ending to the last
sentence?
and make binding international rules to further road safety. and make binding international rules to restrain the multinationals. and make binding international rules to safeguard corporate interests. and make binding international rules to stimulate the global economy.opgave 2Tekst 2 European ruling
“European ruling” (titel)
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Geef van elke van de volgende punten aan of Mike Short dit noemt als
probleem bij de invoering.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Implementation is hindered by the current infrastructure of the web.
2 The interpretation of the “right to be forgotten” depends on one’s
cultural background.
opgave 3Tekst 3 Let’s honour the legacy of the Second World War
De volgende vijf zinnen kwamen oorspronkelijk na de eerste zin, maar zijn
uit de tekst weggehaald. (zie stippellijntjes in de tekst)
a But there’s also a cost. b Psychologically, many of Britain’s older generations are still stumbling away from the Blitz. c The aftermath of a century’s conflict has given Britain and its people a unique role in an extraordinary range of international theatres, sporting, cultural and intellectual. d Memories are one thing; obsessions (with “little ships”, Dambusters, and Desert Rats) are something else. e On the bright side, there’s the impact on culture and society.
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b - c - d - a - e
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In welke volgorde stonden de zinnen a tot en met e in de tekst?
b - c - d - a - e b - e - c - a - d c - a - d - b - e c - e - a - d - b e - a - c - d - b e - c - a - b - dopgave 4Tekst 4 If you want to feel part of humanity, read
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He enjoys the commotion stirred up by his books.
He is determined to change standard interpretations of great literary
He is eminently qualified to distinguish between good and inferior
He is unashamedly outspoken when it comes to evaluating literature.
What is made clear about Harold Bloom in paragraphs 2 and 3?
He enjoys the commotion stirred up by his books. He is determined to change standard interpretations of great literaryworks.
He is eminently qualified to distinguish between good and inferiorliterature.
He is unashamedly outspoken when it comes to evaluating literature.51p
They can articulate what we come to understand and recognise as
They can describe a character so vividly that the readers easily
They can instantly clarify any bewildering experience that we
They can make the readers feel that they could have written certain
What is it that certain authors can do, according to paragraphs 4 and 5?
They can articulate what we come to understand and recognise aspart of our being.
They can describe a character so vividly that the readers easilyidentify with him or her.
They can instantly clarify any bewildering experience that weourselves have been through.
They can make the readers feel that they could have written certainpassages themselves.
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It aids us in feeling part of humanity.
It increases our understanding of the rest of mankind.
It presupposes a high level of communality among people.
It shatters our illusion that we are better than other people.
What is said about reading in paragraph 6?
It aids us in feeling part of humanity. It increases our understanding of the rest of mankind. It presupposes a high level of communality among people. It shatters our illusion that we are better than other people.“There are many Ophelias in New York.” (paragraph 8)
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to the assumption that humanity is made up of a limited number of
to the attraction that famous literary characters still exert on people
to the fact that contemporary American writers model their characters
to the fact that New York provides inexhaustible material for a writer to
to the success that Bloom’s book enjoys among those who identify
What does this sentence refer to?
to the assumption that humanity is made up of a limited number oftypes
to the attraction that famous literary characters still exert on peopletoday
to the fact that contemporary American writers model their characterson famous examples
to the fact that New York provides inexhaustible material for a writer todraw from
to the success that Bloom’s book enjoys among those who identifywith Ophelia
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Bloom’s defence of the classics harms the reputation of great
Bloom’s ideals about reading are very difficult to attain for the average
Bloom wrongly assumes that all of the reading public have read the
What view does the writer express in conclusion?
Bloom’s defence of the classics harms the reputation of greatcontemporary works.
Bloom’s ideals about reading are very difficult to attain for the averagereader.
Bloom wrongly assumes that all of the reading public have read theclassics.
opgave 5Tekst 5 The sword is mightier with the pen
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few social contacts
little to lose
mental health issues
radical friends
strong political interests
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
few social contacts little to lose mental health issues radical friends strong political interests101p
to elaborate on the underlying motives for terrorist activity
to examine a wide range of terrorists’ social backgrounds
to illustrate the type of terrorist characterised in paragraph 1
to make clear that stereotyping terrorists is flawed
to show that academic training is a good cover for terrorists
What is the main function of paragraph 2?
to elaborate on the underlying motives for terrorist activity to examine a wide range of terrorists’ social backgrounds to illustrate the type of terrorist characterised in paragraph 1 to make clear that stereotyping terrorists is flawed to show that academic training is a good cover for terrorists111p
only 1 is true
only 2 is true
both 1 and 2 are true
neither 1 nor 2 is true
Which of the following is true judging from paragraph 3?
1 Research shows that people in post-secondary education are less
likely to commit terrorist attacks.
2 Statistics have failed to demonstrate a significant link between
deprivation and suicide-bombers.
only 1 is true only 2 is true both 1 and 2 are true neither 1 nor 2 is true“The research on terrorists’ national origins suggested that countries
which give their citizens fewer civil and political rights tend to produce
more terrorists.” (alinea 8)
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Komt de relatie tussen burgerrechten en terrorisme eerder in dit artikel
aan de orde?
Zo nee, antwoord “Nee”. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de alinea waarin
dit gebeurt.
“The sword is mightier with the pen” (titel)
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In welke zin wordt deze bewering voor het eerst concreet onderbouwd?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
opgave 6Tekst 6 The Meyerhoff Model
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American students choose a university mainly on the basis of its
Established universities are unlikely to give science priority over other
In the present day and age, it is paramount for students in America to
Relatively young universities should distinguish themselves in the field
What is the writer’s presupposition in paragraph 1?
American students choose a university mainly on the basis of itsreputation.
Established universities are unlikely to give science priority over othersubjects.
In the present day and age, it is paramount for students in America totake up science.
Relatively young universities should distinguish themselves in the fieldof science.
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Welke universiteit wordt bedoeld met “the upstart campus”? (alinea 1)
“increasing minority participation” (alinea 2)
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Pakt de schrijver dit onderwerp later in de tekst weer op?
Zo nee, antwoord “nee”. Zo ja, noteer het nummer van de betreffende
alinea op het antwoordblad.
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flatly rejected
mostly ignored
reluctantly shared
warmly welcomed
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
flatly rejected mostly ignored reluctantly shared warmly welcomed181p
It allows students to conduct original scientific research at their own
It is successful in persuading students to stick with their choice of
It primarily aims to teach science to students who have been rejected
Which of the following about The Meyerhoff program is true according to
paragraphs 6-8?
It allows students to conduct original scientific research at their ownpace.
It is successful in persuading students to stick with their choice ofstudy.
It primarily aims to teach science to students who have been rejectedelsewhere.
“But the numbers suggest that the school’s instructional strategy makes a
real difference.” (alinea 9)
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Met hoeveel argumenten ondersteunt de schrijver deze bewering in
alinea 9?
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alleviated
complicated
highlighted
Which of the following words fits the gap in paragraph 12?
alleviated complicated highlighted“The university community needs to absorb these lessons quickly”
(paragraph 15)
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Bringing hands-on research into the science classroom improves
In an equal opportunities environment, more female students opt for
Lowering entry requirements for the sciences results in the necessary
Which of the following are part of “these lessons” according to the article?
Bringing hands-on research into the science classroom improvesmotivation and results.
In an equal opportunities environment, more female students opt forscience.
Lowering entry requirements for the sciences results in the necessarygrowth in the number of science students.
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Geef van elke van de volgende kwesties aan of de schrijver deze in de
tekst aan de orde stelt.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 How institutional racism can be a barrier to those wishing to become
scientists.
2 How to resolve the problem of students dropping out of science
courses.
3 Why American college students consider a career in science
unprofitable.
4 Why the study of science is more challenging than the study of
humanities.
Met vier van de vijf onderstaande citaten doelt de auteur op hetzelfde.
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Welk citaat behoort niet tot deze vier?
Noteer het nummer van het betreffende citaat op het antwoordblad.
1 “migrate” (einde alinea 4)
2 “these defections” (begin alinea 5)
3 “jumped ship” (einde alinea 5)
4 “drifting off” (begin alinea 8)
5 “went elsewhere” (einde alinea 9)
opgave 7Tekst 7 Slaughter of a holy cow
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For example
In fact
Nevertheless
Therefore
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 1?
For example In fact Nevertheless Therefore“their side of the bargain” (alinea 2)
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In welke zin wordt duidelijk wat “their side of the bargain” inhield?
Citeer de eerste twee woorden van deze zin.
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It criticises Downing Street for letting down a high-principled civil
It demonstrates Sir Richard Packer’s courage in taking a stand against
It makes clear how Sir Richard Packer came to write his book.
It provides a comprehensive summary of Sir Richard Packer’s book.
Which of the following is true of paragraph 2?
It criticises Downing Street for letting down a high-principled civilservant.
It demonstrates Sir Richard Packer’s courage in taking a stand againstthe government.
It makes clear how Sir Richard Packer came to write his book. It provides a comprehensive summary of Sir Richard Packer’s book.272p
Geef van elke van de volgende punten aan of dit in alinea 5 aan de orde
gesteld wordt.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 The Major government’s inability to put up a unified front in the face of
the BSE crisis.
2 The Major government’s unwillingness to communicate the truth about
BSE to the media.
3 The Major government’s unwillingness to accept advice in the BSE
crisis.
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Wie wordt bedoeld met “the obstructive mandarin at the ministry”?
(alinea 6)
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The clear way in which the author analyses the BSE crisis.
The detached style the author uses to describe the victims of BSE.
The honesty with which the author examines his own errors of
Which of the following contributes to the reviewer’s positive appreciation
of The Politics of BSE?
The clear way in which the author analyses the BSE crisis. The detached style the author uses to describe the victims of BSE. The honesty with which the author examines his own errors ofjudgement.
opgave 8Tekst 8 Cheap in August
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Geef van elke van de volgende beweringen aan of deze overeenkomt met
de inhoud van de tekst.
Noteer “wel” of “niet” achter elk nummer op het antwoordblad.
1 Mary verblijft in een goedkoop hotel, waarin steeds nieuwe groepen
schoolkinderen hun intrek nemen.
2 Mary’s echtgenoot voelt zich net zo min thuis in Europa als Mary zich
in Amerika thuis voelt.
3 Mary’s echtgenoot is in Europa om daar onderzoek te doen.
4 Mary heeft de uitnodiging van een Engelse vriendin om naar een
vakantieoord te gaan, verzonnen.
5 Mary neemt het zichzelf kwalijk dat ze haar huwelijk niet genoeg
waardeert.
6 Mary hoopt dat ze haar echtgenoot kan betrappen op een
buitenechtelijk avontuurtje.
7 Mary’s echtgenoot schrijft haar zo vaak dat het lijkt of hij iets te
verbergen heeft.
8 Mary ontdekt dat zij niet op een avontuurtje moet rekenen.
opgave 9Tekst 9 Rotten woods
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animal behaviour has taken a dangerous turn due to frequent
changes in their natural habitat have driven wild animals into
commercial deforestation has totally exhausted the rich stores of
the woods need the presence of animals for the sake of their
Which of the following is in line with the content of paragraphs 1 and 2?
In Japan,
animal behaviour has taken a dangerous turn due to frequentencounters with humans.
changes in their natural habitat have driven wild animals intopopulated areas.
commercial deforestation has totally exhausted the rich stores oftimber.
the woods need the presence of animals for the sake of theirecological balance.
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After the war foreign companies took over Japan’s wood industry.
After the war Japan has had to turn to timber from abroad.
After the war Japan’s age-old wood-based culture was carefully
After the war Japan was in such a bad state that reforestation could
What is the point made in paragraph 3?
After the war foreign companies took over Japan’s wood industry. After the war Japan has had to turn to timber from abroad. After the war Japan’s age-old wood-based culture was carefullypreserved.
After the war Japan was in such a bad state that reforestation couldonly be done with low-quality trees.
“Because Japan's small landowners couldn't compete with the big,
efficient foreign-timber firms, most left the cedar and cypress forests
alone.” (first sentence, paragraph 4)
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“The forests, once carefully cultivated for precious timber, have been
“Some mountain forests were left undisturbed to support old-growth
“What Japan’s forests need, according to the experts, is a comeback
Which of the following quotations is in line with this statement?
“The forests, once carefully cultivated for precious timber, have beenneglected for decades because Japan imports most of the wood it
needs.” (paragraph 2)
“Some mountain forests were left undisturbed to support old-growthbroad-leaved and coniferous trees, while others were cultivated with a
mix of oak, chestnut and other trees.” (paragraph 3)
“What Japan’s forests need, according to the experts, is a comebackin Japan’s logging industry.” (paragraph 5)
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age-old
environmentally sound
neglected
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
age-old environmentally sound neglected“This new twist on conservation is going to require re-educating Japan’s
public.” (paragraph 6)
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that Japan’s forests can be instrumental in improving the environment
that Japan’s need for reforestation is urgent
that Japan’s wood products can compete with foreign products
that Japan’s woods will benefit from exploitation
What would the public have to start thinking?
that Japan’s forests can be instrumental in improving the environment that Japan’s need for reforestation is urgent that Japan’s wood products can compete with foreign products that Japan’s woods will benefit from exploitationLet op: de laatste vragen van dit examen staan op de volgende pagina.
opgave 10Tekst 10 Supersize silliness
Kies bij iedere open plek in de tekst het juiste antwoord uit de gegeven
mogelijkheden.
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hand a victory to
imply a warning for
obscure
hand a victory to imply a warning for obscure371p
cry for help
marketing policy
public shaming
cry for help marketing policy public shaming381p
a growing realization
a slight possibility
no evidence
statistical proof
a growing realization a slight possibility no evidence statistical proof391p
does not relate to
doesn’t work off
would say no to
does not relate to doesn’t work off would say no to401p
how hard it will be to stop this trend
the appalling impact of fast food
the growing power of fast-food giants
what’s really causing the bulge
how hard it will be to stop this trend the appalling impact of fast food the growing power of fast-food giants what’s really causing the bulgeopgave 11Tekst 11 The Learning Game
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It is a commercial publisher of innovative educational materials.
It is a company that aims at helping pupils to raise their school
It is an educational institute for children with learning disabilities.
Which of the following descriptions fits The Learning Game (text 11)?
It is a commercial publisher of innovative educational materials. It is a company that aims at helping pupils to raise their schoolperformance.
It is an educational institute for children with learning disabilities.Bronvermelding
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